In my random property picker in my head, I decided to try and make an American GT Corvette-destroyer that's RR. The name's definitely WIP and I'm awful at pictures, but I've spent a while working on the cars themselves so enjoy! The Carter Auto Company Founded in 1983, The Carter Auto Company sought to create the ultimate Grand Tourer. In an unorthodox move, Stephen Carter, the company founder, decided that all Carter vehicles would be rear engined, citing improved interior space as his reason. The Carter New Hampshire The first Carter vehicle, the New Hampshire, was launched 3 years after the founding of the company. It provided an unparalleled combination of driving performance and comfort, a true Grand Tourer. Spoiler: Specifications Engine: All-aluminium, DOHC, 32-valve V8 Power: 327 hp at 6100 RPM Torque: 339 lb.ft at 3000 RPM Redline: 6300 RPM Top Speed: In Automation, 166 mph (267 kmh), as tested in Beam.NG, 170 mph (274 kmh) 0-62 mph/0-100 kmh: In Automation, 5.47 seconds, as tested in Beam.NG, 4.47 seconds Chassis type: RR, corrosion res. steel monocoque with partial aluminium panels Weight: In Automation, 1379 kg (3040 lbs), as tested in Beam.NG, 1450 kg (3197 lbs) Suspension: Hydro-pneumatic double wishbones front and rear The Carter New Hampshire R Created as a homologation special for GT racing, the R emphasises the performance of the New Hampshire, and takes a no-expenses spared approach. Only 75 were ever built. Spoiler: Specifications Engine: All-aluminium, DOHC, 32 valve V8 Power: 430 hp at 6700 RPM Torque: 386 lb.ft at 3800 RPM Redline: 6800 RPM Top Speed: In Automation, 189 mph (304 kmh), as tested in Beam.NG, 187 mph (301 kmh) 0-62 mph/0-100 kmh: In Automation, 4.30 seconds, as tested in Beam.NG, 3.65 seconds Chassis type: RR, corrosion res. steel monocoque with partial aluminium panels Weight: In Automation, 1275 kg (2812 lbs), as tested in Beam.NG, 1339 kg (2952 lbs) Suspension: Air double wishbones front and rear The Carter New Hampshire II In 1992, the Second Generation New Hampshire was released. Featuring an upgraded engine, and contemporary styling, it was an excellent successor to the original. Spoiler: Specifications Engine: All-aluminium, DOHC, 32-valve VVT V8 Power: 394 hp at 6600 RPM Torque: 354 lb.ft at 4000 RPM Redline: 6700 RPM Top Speed: In Automation, 175 mph (282 kmh), as tested in Beam.NG, 178 mph (286 kmh) 0-62 mph/0-100 kmh: In Automation, 5.82 seconds, as tested in Beam.NG, 4.60 seconds Chassis type: RR, corrosion res. steel with partial aluminium panels Weight: In Automation, 1592 kg (3509 lbs), as tested in Beam.NG, 1690 kg (3725 lbs) Suspension: Hydro-pneumatic, pushrod front, double wishbone rear The Carter New Hampshire II Phase 2 Despite the excellent performance of the New Hampshire II, some were dissatisfied, and the original Carter engine was reaching its limits. In response, the second generation was released, with an all-new motor. Spoiler: Specifications Engine: All-aluminium, DOHC, 50-valve VVT V10 Power: 467 hp at 7700 RPM Torque: 381 lb.ft at 4600 RPM Redline: 8300 RPM Top Speed: In Automation, 186 mph (299 kmh), as tested in Beam.NG, 191 mph (307 kmh) 0-62 mph/0-100 kmh: In Automation, 4.60 seconds, as tested in Beam.NG, 4.03 seconds Chassis type: RR, corrosion res. steel with partial aluminium panels Weight: In Automation, 1674 kg (3691 lbs), as tested in Beam.NG, 1774 kg (3911 lbs) Suspension: Hydro-pneumatic, pushrod front, double wishbone rear
