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#101 - lfstech
Vehicle Mod Approved
Approved: FERRENZI 62-12 (version: 4)

Submitted by: teeembo
Details page: https://www.lfs.net/files/vehmods/42392A

DESCRIPTION:
Quote :This is a mid-70s Group 7 / Can Am / Interserie style car inspired by the Ferrari 612 and 712 prototypes but with the later monocoque construction and aerodynamics of cars like the McLaren M20.

After a lacklustre season campaigning the 612, Ferrari only made a single 712 (converted from a used 512S chassis) and did not continue to develop the car much thereafter. What would have happened if the Scuderia had fully committed to racing in this category? This is how I imagined that car could have been ...

Forza Ferrenzi!

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#102 - lfstech
Vehicle Mod Approved
Approved: LEMON DUCKLING (version: 7)

Submitted by: stuchlo
Details page: https://www.lfs.net/files/vehmods/E74A35

DESCRIPTION:
Quote :The Lemon Duckling was a small budget car designed in 30s and manufactured from 40s to 90s. The car was famous for its unique design and suspension and soon became a French icon. The suspension was designed to be able to drive over a plowed field without breaking eggs in a basket.

This mod is based on an early super-slow "ripple bonnet" and "umbrella" models and a lap around Blackwood can take a couple of hours. Despite that, these cars were a popular base for a cheap race cars. There was a wide range of available modifications, from cheap basic race cars, through fast 24-hour specials, endurance rally cars and 4x4 crawlers. Therefore the car was made mainly to have a fun with LFS physics and to provide a base for some future racing mods.

Realism note

The IRL car has an extraordinary suspension where a special link between front and rear wheels enables an extremely soft suspension. Combined with 15° caster, it is almost impossible to roll over (without some terrain obstacles) despite ridiculous tilt during cornering. Tried to approximate this using a linear front suspension + extended suspension travel + slightly smaller 15 inch wheels (used on later models IRL).

Making derivatives

This mod was made as a base for some future racing mods. If you are going to make one, please do not make sleepers and follow IRL specifications (for example https://www.autosport.com/nati ... ikeliest-race-car/8082299) Smile

Special thanks
Special thanks to turbofan for engine sound Smile

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