Fabulous work, thank you so much! The look and feel of this car are fantastic, and I can tell that you invested a lot of time into perfecting the final touches to get even the little details right. I have a deep appreciation for mods like this, and your work on this car encapsulates the essence of what Simracing modding is all about for me. It's a passionate ode to motorsports, where an obscure car is rescued from the threat of becoming a footnote of racing history, and brought to life in the Sim with a desire for perfection.
This car is a highlight of the 2024 mod releases for AC in my eyes!
As of the initial release I'm reviewing, one area I'd suggest looking into once more would be the aerodynamic drag. Although this bodywork can rightfully be expected to have a fairly high drag coefficient (to multiply against the small frontal area), I am surprised that the wind already overwhelms the 160 hp race-spec engine at just under 215 km/h fully-fueled. Comparison to two similarly powerful cars:
- 1967 Porsche 911 S (2.0 @ 160 hp): +390 kg heavier, rated at 225 km/h
- 1992 Honda CRX del sol VTi (1.6 @ 160 hp): +400 kg heavier, rated at 215 km/h (FYI: this Honda has a poor drag coefficient Cd=0.35; frontal area is A=1.72sqm)
p.s. Thank you also for introducing me to Jidé. Though I've been a lifelong petrolhead with a strong passion to research and learn about obscure historic sportscars, I had never heard about this one. This has put a smile on my face, and it will continue to do so.