Decided to follow a template similar to my latest post, here goes nothing 2008-2016 Ibishu Pessima Silverback Overall front end design, greenhouse, and tail-lights (Honda Accord Coupe concept) Overall body proportions (Infiniti G37/Skyline V37 Coupe) "The first, and last of its own kind" ORIGIN Developed right before the 2007 economic crisis, the Pessima Silverback is a unique case when it comes to the 2-door Pessima, For decades, it was nothing more than just the standard car with the front doors extended to where the second door should have been. Everything else was identical including the interior, drivetrain, engines, and even the general look of the car. During the mid-2000s, Ibishu decided that the 2-door Pessima shouldn't be just an alternative body style marketed towards divorced cougars. They wanted to expand the range of buyers to young adults and even senior citizens. The idea for the new car is to take the platform from Ibishu's higher end RWD sedans, then shrink them to just slightly longer wheelbase than the standard car, then let the design department dive deep into the Pessima parts bin. Due to the economic crisis at the time, Many journalists doubted that the Silverback will ever see the light of day, but the engineers just kept on pushing, and pushing, until the skeptical executives with leaking pockets just had to let their work come to fruition. Eventually in the spring of 2008, the Pessima Silverback was revealed at the annual Belasco Annual Automotive Convention (BAAC) for the first time DESIGN For the first time ever, the Silverback is the only coupe iteration of the Pessima that looks distinctive enough that an average non-car guy could differentiate both cars. Not only is it the last of Ibishu's midsized coupes, but also one of the last cars to feature the cool, technozen-esque aesthetic of Japanese cars during the era. This was proven by the configuration menu seen in brochures. It was available in a billion different shades of silver or so, most of the wheel options are thick-spoked (similar to the Honda concept pictured above), and it even came with a specific hybrid trim sporting a closed grille as well as light green accents. PERFORMANCE Compared to actual grand tourers, it was subpar. But in it's own niche, it was the best in its class (real life cars include Hyundai Genesis Coupe and BMW E92). Base DX models had a 2.5 four-pot pushing a mild 191 horsepower, but move up to the Luxury trim and you could option it with a nice 3.8 V6. Move even higher to the Zenith and not only do you get the V6 as standard, but also active suspension, bigger brakes, a new ECU as well as a titanium exhaust system that bumps power from 295HP to 325HP. The HX Energy trim is also available, identical with the Luxury trim but with a surprisingly punchy 2.7 turbo V6 hybrid producing 280HP. The cream of the crop however, is the uncompromising GTz (z for Zenith), with a 453HP twin-turbo V6 and all the amenities expected from a German car of similar nature. All of these engines could be either mated to a 6-speed DCT or gated(!) manual INTERIOR While it looks lame as of modern standards, it was quite nice at the time. Comes standard with perforated leather seats with optional diamond-quilted fabric inserts for both Zenith trims. The dashboard is a sea of soft-touch material that will slowly self-destruct as the years go by. Colors include standard black, grey, and tan for the Luxury and Zenith trim, and accents could be chosen from 3 different types of wood (Luxury and above), piano black, or generic silver The HX trim gets the signature early hybrid greenlit dash, glossy green accents, piano white center console (a la Chevy Volt), and exclusive white leather as standard. As with most cars from this era, it had a pathetically small touchscreen and a **** ton of fake aluminum. LEGACY The car was critically acclaimed and was a smash hit in the sports coupe segment (so like, mediocre sales numbers). Unlike whatever the hell Americans were churning out during this period, it was an actually engaging "sports car" that costed only a fraction of an equivalent ETK. It received a facelift in 2012, and while it has lost most of its technozen aesthetic, it fixed a lot of the flaws such as the comically small touchscreen and the lack of color options. As of right now, this car is only seen driven by broccoli-headed teens who are bound to wrap themselves around a tree at 90 miles an hour, and with modifications that would send Ibishu employees six feet under, right next to the Silverback itself I know its too technical and boring, but this car is not bad enough to be made fun of
We need Opel cars, for some reason this game doesn't have any, even with mods (except outdated Roth Alpha and slop from modland)
turbocharged group c prototype monsters (Sauber C9 or Nissan R92CP) 90's Japanese batmobile (Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 or any Skyline iteration after the R31) 90's supercar like an XJ220 or Zonda C12 long bonnet 2 door coupe piss missile like a Dodge Viper or TVR Cerbera 90's / early 2000's european econo clapbox like a Peugeot 206 or 106
1961 - 1980 Whitmore Bitty (based on Mini and Honda N360) Overview: Released in 1961, the Whitmore Bitty was a small city car designed for tight British streets, but quickly became successful in many different countries and became one of the most popular cars of all time. It had revolutionary packaging for its tiny size featuring a FWD transverse layout and hatchback, which laid the foundation for cars like the Covet and Vivace. It also became hugely successful in motorsports, especially rallying. Config notes: The cars production is divided into Marks Mk1 is 1961 to 1967 Mk2 is 1968 to 1972 Mk3 is 1972 to 1976 Mk4 is 1976 to 1980 Configurations: Base - base hatchback model with a 4 speed manual and an 848cc I4 engine. It features a very basic interior with cloth seats, a single gauge, steelies and an iconic smiling grille design. Journeyman - wagon/estate variant with a longer wheelbase and rear barn doors. (Available in a wood panelled version) Utility - pickup with the same wheelbase as the estate version and heavy duty rear suspension Commercial - van bodied version of the pickup Walker - performance version with a 1000cc engine and sportier rims Walker S - the version which made the car famous. It comes in three subversions with engines ranging from 980cc to 1275cc, front disc brakes, a wider track width, a close ratio gearbox and a signature white roof. This version was designed as a rally homologation special and was incredibly successful in motorsports across several countries. Sportsman (1970 to 1978) - a variant with a modernised front end based off the front end of the Mini Clubman Sportsman GT - performance version of the Sportsman model with side decals, disc brakes, alloy wheels and a 1275cc engine Walker S Race - featuring a race tuned 1275cc I4, British Racing Green paint, a roll cage, taped headlights, a partial roll cage and 3 point harness racing seats, Rally - replica Mk1 rally car based on Walker S model with red paint, white number #13 doors, mud flaps, twin carburetors, a full roll cage, sump guards, twin fuel tanks, spotlights, front fog lights and reinforced suspension Touring - Mk3 Bitty hatch modified with a twin turbocharged Ibishu 2.0L I4, an Apex livery, a custom built wide body kit, race suspension, a full roll cage and a front splitter Street tuned - Mk3 Bitty modified with a stage 2 turbocharger, Union Jack roof, Wangan RS rims, bucket seats, fender flares and lowered suspension Restomod - modernised Mk4 Bitty Sportsman with disc brakes, a modernised and refurbished interior with a digital dashboard, LED lights and the 2.0L I4 engine from the Cherrier Vivace Arsenic Restomod (van) - Mk2 van with LED lights, modernised suspension, Tasticola livery, disc brakes, adjustable suspension and a Sunburst engine Street Tuned (Pickup) A Mk3 Bitty pickup with a stage 3 turbocharged engine, tuned suspension, bucket seats, bolt-on fender flares and Alder Basketweave rims Slammed - Mk1 Bitty hatch with lowered suspension, white steelies, tartan pattern seats, yellow headlights, fog lights and a roof rack with luggage Slamvan - Mk1 Bitty van with patina and slammed suspension along with a Bakery livery Drift van - Mk2 Bitty van with a RWD conversion, a stage 4 turbocharged I4, bucket seats, Oilex livery, negative camber, Folk ET73 rims, wide body fender flares and quick ratio drift steering Drag - Mk2 Bitty hatch body shell with a RWD conversion, a roll cage, a single seat, a wheelie bar, massive rear wheels, drag slicks a parachute and a 500+ HP supercharged Gavril 4.5L V8 with a blower that is taller than the car’s windshield Sleeper - Mk2 Bitty Journeyman wood panelled estate with a Sunburst turbocharged 2.5L F4 engine. Catches people off guard at drag races with its acceleration Vengeance - rusted out Mk1 Bitty from a scrapyard now modified to be given a final glorious send off on the banger racing track. It has mesh windows, a stripped down interior, painted over headlights, muffler delete, welded doors and welded reinforced suspension Mr Beam - Mk4 Bitty hatch with Austin Citron Green paint and a black hood. An armchair can be added on the roof via the vehicle configurator which can be configured further to have a dummy in the chair Exterior (based off Mk3 hatch and van)
