Vehicle of The Day

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What should the future of this thread be?

  • Close it! This sucks.

    Votes: 1 3.2%

  • Keep it running! This is awesome.

    Votes: 11 35.5%

  • Close this, but open up a "Vehicle of the week" thread, where a random member picks a vehicle.

    Votes: 7 22.6%

  • Keep this open, but open up a "Vehicle of the week" thread, where a random member picks a vehicle.

    Votes: 7 22.6%

  • I don't really care.

    Votes: 5 16.1%
  • Total voters
    31
  • Poll closed .
Leggy1
Originally the AC Ace Bristol (Cobra base chassis) had 2-2.6L I6s, with about 170hp at the most. It was only when Shelby came along when they got V8s.
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Alright, cool. *Themoreyouknow picture*.

The VOTD will be coming in late today, got a lot of stuff to do today. Expect it around 2-3 PM.
 
9/6/14: Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro LMP1, nominated by @ProjectWHaT.
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Engine:

4.0 TDI V6, as well as two 100 horsepower electric motors. Estimated 510 horsepower, and 470 ft-lbs torque.

Drivetrain:
Engine powers the rear wheels, motors power the fron wheels, AWD.

A "Flywheel based, electric drive system." was all I could find on transmission.

No other information I could find, sorry. This vehicle returns to the list on 10/6/14.
 
So they won? Cool. Like I said, I didn't get to watch it, and never thought to check the results.
 
Remember guys, today is nomination day. I'll be doing it extra late, to allow time for people from all time zones to add their nominations in.
 
9/7/14: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sports Coupe 283 Turbo-Glide, nominated by me, @Dagger311.
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Engine:

Chevrolet 283 Small block V8, rated at 185 horsepower, and 275 ft-lbs torque.

Drivetrain:

Front Engine, rear wheel drive.
3 speed Turboglide automatic.

Chassis/weight:

3,480 pounds.

Wheelbase: 115 inches.
Length: 200 inches.
Width: 73.9 inches.
Height: 58.5 inches.

So glad this got picked! Another one of my favorite cars of all time! It comes back to the list on 10/7/14.

Also, I've decided to make all VOTD posts around 5 PM, so all cars have a roughly equal amount of time up.
 
The '57 Bel Air is one of my favorite cars of all time as well. The owner/manager of my local Thorntons gas station has a fully restored, teal and white '57 and it is absolutely glorious. He has taken me for a ride in it a few times and man am I jealous!
 
peobryant
The '57 Bel Air is one of my favorite cars of all time as well. The owner/manager of my local Thorntons gas station has a fully restored, teal and white '57 and it is absolutely glorious. He has taken me for a ride in it a few times and man am I jealous!
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I am very jealous of you, such a wonderful, beautiful car.
 
peobryant
The '57 Bel Air is one of my favorite cars of all time as well. The owner/manager of my local Thorntons gas station has a fully restored, teal and white '57 and it is absolutely glorious. He has taken me for a ride in it a few times and man am I jealous!
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Really? Not very often I hear someone say a Bel Air is one of their favorites! 👍.

And I've seen my fair share of nice 57 Chevy's as well. One that really stands out was a bright blue one that was for sale (20 grand) at a car show. Immaculate condition, numbers matching, and just some faded paint. It was a sedan with a 283.
 
Dagger311
Really? Not very often I hear someone say a Bel Air is one of their favorites! 👍.

And I've seen my fair share of nice 57 Chevy's as well. One that really stands out was a bright blue one that was for sale (20 grand) at a car show. Immaculate condition, numbers matching, and just some faded paint. It was a sedan with a 283.
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Numbers matching is something I really couldn't care less about, especially in something like a Bel Air. If I ever bought one, it'd just be a cruiser. Something I'd take out on nice days, roll the windows down and just enjoy a nice drive in a beautiful car, with my beautiful wife beside me of course. Unfortunately she wants the new MX-5 more than a Bel Air. :lol:
 
peobryant
Numbers matching is something I really couldn't care less about, especially in something like a Bel Air. If I ever bought one, it'd just be a cruiser. Something I'd take out on nice days, roll the windows down and just enjoy a nice drive in a beautiful car, with my beautiful wife beside me of course. Unfortunately she wants the new MX-5 more than a Bel Air. :lol:
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I care about numbers matching on certain cars. The problem is, numbers-matching = more expensive.

And if I bought one, I'd keep it stock. It's be a weekend car for me.

As far as the new MX-5, I'd rather have the Bel-Air :P.
 
If I were in the car business, as in I wanted to make money off them, I suppose I'd have to care about numbers matching cars. Since I'm not and I like cars purely for the enjoyment, I couldn't care less about numbers matching. Give me the keys to a '69 Charger with a 426 Hemi and I don't think the first thing I'm gonna do is ask if it is numbers matching car.
 
peobryant
If I were in the car business, as in I wanted to make money off them, I suppose I'd have to care about numbers matching cars. Since I'm not and I like cars purely for the enjoyment, I couldn't care less about numbers matching. Give me the keys to a '69 Charger with a 426 Hemi and I don't think the first thing I'm gonna do is ask if it is numbers matching car.
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Numbers matching is really more of a nice addition than a deal-breaker for me.
 
Sorry it's late guys. I kinda screwed up a deadlift, which hurt my back. I then messed around with some friends on here and forgot all about my duty as OP.

9/8/14: 1996 Peugot 406 Coupe, nominated by @The Stig Farmer.
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Engine:


2.2 16V (158 Hp)
3.0 V6 (207 Hp)
2.2 HDi (133 Hp)
2.0 16V (135 Hp)
3.0 V6 24V (190 Hp)
2.0 16V (132 Hp)

That should be good, right?


Drivetrain:

FF.
Unsure on transmission.

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 106.8 inches.
Length: 181.7 inches.
Width: 70.1 inches.
Height: 55 inches.

Unsure on weight.

This car returns on 10/8/14.
 
It has a Sleek aerodynamic look to it which


Makes it good to look at



It has good powertrains but unsure about reliability and durability
 
9/9/14: 1963 MAZ 537, nominated by @Leggy1.

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Information in the quotes, provided courtesy of @Leggy1.
Produced in the Soviet Union (now Belarus) 1963-? Succeeded in 1981. Still in use today in many countries including Russia. Primary use is tank transporter.

Basic specs:

Chassis- 8x8
Seating for 4 people

Weight (empty)- 22 tonnes (48,501 pounds)
Can tow loads of up to 50 tonnes, not including weight of trailer.

Length- 9.13m
Width- 2.88m
Height- 2.89m

Engine is a Kharkiv model V-2, specifically the D12A-525 version.
38.9 litre (2,367.7 cu in) V12 Quad Valve Diesel
525hp @ 2100rpm
1428 lbs ft @ 1200 rpm
Max. speed 55-60 km/h (34-37 mph)

Standard equipment includes an engine pre-heater, to assist starting in cold climate, and powerful cab heaters. A central tyre inflation system is fitted, to provide better traction over sand and soft ground.
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Thanks for that, made my job a whole lot easier! :lol:. I fell in love with this after seeing it. I would love to have one and go wild with it. This vehicle comes back to the list on 10/9/14.

Also, @Leggy1, all of your submissions have been picked.
 
@Dagger311 I will get some more nominations in then :D

I don't really know why I love it, maybe because of the oversize engine, or the characterful looks.

I would love to own one, and just drive it around to see people's reactions :lol: It's a very capable vehicle by todays standards, apparently some are still in service in Russia. One stat I read is it can descend a 53 degree slope with a fully loaded trailer in tow. 70+ tonnes :scared:
 
Leggy1
@Dagger311 I will get some more nominations in then :D

I don't really know why I love it, maybe because of the oversize engine, or the characterful looks.

I would love to own one, and just drive it around to see people's reactions :lol: It's a very capable vehicle by todays standards, apparently some are still in service in Russia. One stat I read is it can descend a 53 degree slope with a fully loaded trailer in tow. 70+ tonnes :scared:
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Wow... 70 tons? And at a little over a 45 degree angle? One tough vehicle.

And the video above is why I like it. Awesome sound.
 
Dagger311
Wow... 70 tons? And at a little over a 45 degree angle? One tough vehicle.

And the video above is why I like it. Awesome sound.
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Yeah, maximum rated towing capacity of 75000kg I think, plus 22000kg of the MAZ itself. It's a crazy vehicle.

It does sound great, a lovely V12. Much cooler than a straight 6 turbo of the modern era of heavy transport trucks. And 38.9 litres, awesome! :lol:
 
Leggy1
Yeah, maximum rated towing capacity of 75000kg I think, plus 22000kg of the MAZ itself. It's a crazy vehicle.

It does sound great, a lovely V12. Much cooler than a straight 6 turbo of the modern era of heavy transport trucks. And 38.9 litres, awesome! :lol:
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I can see why it's used/was used by the Russian military! Sounds crazy dependable.
 

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