Soliad Ventera – The Outlier
The Soliad Ventera wasn’t born out of tradition—it was born out of necessity, experimentation, and a rare spark of daring from a company not known for taking risks.
By the mid-2000s, Soliad’s lineup had grown stale. Their sedans and coupes were heavy, front-engine, front-wheel-drive machines built more for comfort than connection. So when a small, ambitious design team inside Soliad pitched a lightweight, rear-engine concept—something closer to a European or Japanese sports car than a Detroit bruiser—it raised eyebrows.
The project was almost shelved before it began. Soliad didn’t have a platform for it. Their drivetrains were too large, their chassis too bulky. But the idea refused to die. The solution came from outside: a compact, rear-engine drivetrain originally designed for the nimble Hirochi SBR4. Lightweight, proven, and compact enough to be reworked into Soliad’s vision.
After quiet testing and some clever engineering, the Ventera was born.
Shorter, lighter, and more agile than anything Soliad had ever built, the Ventera was a complete departure. Its mid-rear engine layout—borrowed and slightly modified from the SBR—gave it immediate, raw responsiveness. The Ventera didn’t drive like a muscle car. It darted, rotated, and clawed into corners. It was Soliad’s most driver-focused machine ever.
But the car wasn’t just a copy of the SBR. Soliad reimagined the frame, reshaped the suspension tuning, and gave the car a unique, aggressive body that blended American edge with compact, exotic proportions. The Ventera wasn’t as polished as its Japanese cousin—it had sharper corners, stiffer responses, and a little more bite.
Critics didn’t know what to make of it at launch. It was too light to be a GT, too sharp to be a cruiser, and too different to fit in with anything else wearing the Soliad badge. But that was the point. Over time, enthusiasts began to appreciate what it really was: a raw, focused driver’s car with no fluff, no gimmicks—just grip, torque, and a surprisingly soulful chassis.
Today, the Ventera is a cult classic. Rare, quick, and misunderstood, it’s the kind of car you only appreciate once you’ve driven it.
a lore friendly vehicle inspired by the Plymouth Prowler. Multiple body styles coupe and convertible. new additions hood, rear hatch, 2 front engine v8 options, 3 rear engine options (2.0/2.5 flat 4,I4,v8 fillman swap)
Discord link https://discord.gg/RWznSc373c
forum link https://www.beamng.com/threads/soliad-ventera.102761/
credit to:
Beam NG
Fillman86(rear engine v8 swap)
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- Soliad Ventera Nov 3, 2025
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