READ THE OP! GTP Cool Wall Nomination Thread [Always accepting more cars!]

[synchromesh]

Lister Storm Road Car '93
Production year(s)- 1993 was the only year for the road model.
Body style: 2-door coupe
Number built- 4. 3 survive today. A high price tag meant only 4 were ordered.
1993 price: $350,000

Engine- 7.0L 24 Valve SOHC Jaguar Naturally-Aspirated V12
Displacement: 6,996 cc
Horsepower: 546 @6100 rpm
Torque: 580 lb/ft at 3450 rpm
Gearbox- 6-speed manual
0-60- 4.7 seconds
Top Speed- 208 mph
Suspension- Double Wishbone

This is a homologation car, so that the race cars could compete in the FIA GT and other races. At the time this had the largest V12 ever fitted to a production car since WWII. It was also the fastest 4-seater. It's beautiful, unique, and fast. It has a great history and is mainly forgotten. It's also my favorite car ever.

 

[SomePlayaDude]

I've just realized the McLaren F1 still hasn't been polled- and it's even more important than the Veyron! How has nobody nominated it yet? It's probably the only car left that can beat the Miura's rating.

Well, you aren't the only one.

I had the F1 prepared since the day i saw the Isdera Imperator go on the cool wall, but had the EB110 sent out instead. But, for anyone wanting to make that suggestion for the most attentive to detail, most pure and placed way well ahead of it's time, here's my take on it.

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Power, pace and peerless quality, the legendary McLaren F1 is a technological masterpiece. The fastest production car of its time. The finest sports car of its generation. For many, the greatest supercar ever built.

1994 McLaren F1​

Source.

Production Year: 1992 - 1998

Price: $970,000

Engine: 6.1L BMW S70/2 V12

Top speed: 240 MPH (386 KMH)

0-60: 3.2 seconds

Transmission: 6 speed Manual

Length: 4,287 mm (168.8 in)

Width: 1,820 mm (71.7 in)

Height: 1,140 mm (44.9 in)

Weight: 1138 kg

My Take On This: Guessing that many of you are going to vote this... masterpiece a low, because it invented the hyper car. Why don't you just blame the Miura that for inventing the sports car?

This is a well justified masterpiece, and there's no way, in hell that i can see this in the wastelands. It's the car with attention to detail similar to a million piece jigsaw. Perfect, it may not be, but call it cool, is what i want to see.

THIS IS NOT A SUGGESTION!
NOT YET THAT IS.

 

[CarBastard]

Wow! Some pretty nice nominations in here, you guys got some taste!

1979 – 1981 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

Body Style: 3 door hatchback
Drivetrain: FR
Engine: 2172cc 16V Lotus Type 911 slant 4
Power: 112kW / 150bhp @ 5,750rpm
Torque: 203Nm 150ft-lbs @ 4,500rpm
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Kerb Weight: 960kg / 2116lbs
Length: 3,830mm (150.8")
Width: 1,603mm (63.1")
Height: 1,405mm (55.3")
Top Speed: 121mph
0-62mph: 7.4 sec
Related: Chrysler Sunbeam​

Yes.

1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird

Body Style: 2-door convertible
Drivetrain: FR
Engine: 4.8L OHV V8 - 5.1L OHV V8; some models were equipped with a McCulloch supercharger
Power: 193hp (4.8L) ~ 340hp (supercharged 5.1L)
Transmission: 3-speed Manual
2-speed Automatic
0-62mph: 9.0s (5.1L NA)
Top Speed: 116mph (5.1L NA)
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If anyone has more complete specs (I'm interested in the Supercharged versions in particular) please post them and I'll update this.

Oh, yes.

Since my nomination is up for polling, time for a proper nomination:

Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint 1600 GTA

Production years: 1965-1969
Bodystyle: 2-door coupe
Numbers built: 500 (both stradale and corsa models)

Engine: 1.6L inline-4
Horsepower: 170 @ 7500 RPM
Torque: *fill in when I get it*
gearbox: 5-speed manual
0-60 MPH: 8.8 seconds

Weight: 770 kilograms (1543 lbs.)
Length: 4080 mm (160.6 in)
Width:1580 mm (62.2 in)
Height:1310 mm (51.6 in)
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The 500 car production run does include both stradale and corsa models, but this is meant for the stradale model only. That should prevent people whining about another race car being nominated.

So much YES!

1972 Lancia Fulvia 1.6 HF

Engine: 1584 cc V4 115hp

Layout: FF

Length: 3935mm

Width: 1570mm

Height: 1330mm

Wheelbase: 2330mm

5-speed manual

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEEEEEEEEEASESSSSSSSSEASESASHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHSSSSSSSSSS

 

[ilikewaffles11]

I'd like to nominate the 1974-1977 Mazda Rotary Engine Pickup (REPU).

Specs

Layout: FR

Engine: 1.3L twin rotor 13B, 4 barrel carburetor

Transmission: 4 speed manual

Power: 110 HP @ 6000 RPM

Torque: 117 FT LB @ 3500 RPM

General specs

Curb weight: 2865 LBS
Wheelbase: 104.0 In
Length: 173.0 In
Width: 67.0 In
Height: 61.0 In
0-60: 11.0 Seconds

Much more specifications can be found on this photo

 

[Slash]

I think there needs to be a cutoff on the nominations again.

 

[Roger the Horse]

I honestly struggle to see how that would help. People would just wind up squabbling over who gets the nomination as soon as a spot becomes available.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Perhaps someone else running it alongside W&N?

 

[homeforsummer]

Perhaps someone else running it alongside W&N?

Or have W&N put up maybe five cool wall posts per week, or something, just to clear the backlog - I'm not sure how time-consuming that is but it's hardly a bother from a posting perspective - I kinda like having lots of threads to check.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Or have W&N put up maybe five cool wall posts per week, or something, just to clear the backlog - I'm not sure how time-consuming that is but it's hardly a bother from a posting perspective - I kinda like having lots of threads to check.

That could work. Say put 5 polls up on Monday for their polls to end on the Friday, so then he has the weekend to place them in the results thread before the next 5 the following Monday?

 

[homeforsummer]

Yeah, that kinda thing. It'd be a bit of a voting rush but there's nothing to say any thread discussion can't be continued, and it'd help work through the enormous list that's currently on the wall.

Even at that rate, we've got 11 weeks of nominations already waiting to go. At the current pace, probably half a year...

 

[Jahgee]

If @White & Nerdy can't do it, but everyone wants a daily post for a while to clear the backlog, then I can post them every day (excluding every other weekend, this weekend being one I can't do)

 

[SlipZtrEm]

FWIW, posting the weekly Photomode competitions takes perhaps an hour all-in; I have text file templates saved for both the open threads and the polls, so it's just a matter of dropping in the new header image each week. The most time-consuming part is collecting everybody's entries from the threads, then arranging them into the poll (which now takes more time with the new board software).

With a template ready - which I think should be encouraged not just for W&N's sake, but also to keep nominations uniform - these posts shouldn't take more than five minutes, if that. If only one person is going to continue to post CW threads, then the onus of data collection should be on the nominators 👍

 

[OriginalCheezIt]

1967 Ford GT40 Mk.III

Production: 1967-1968 (7 built)
Engine: 4.7L (289 CI) V8
Power: 306hp @ 6000rpm
Torque: 329 lb/ft @ 4200rpm
Transmission: Colotti 4-speed manual
Weight: 998Kg (2200 lb)
Top Speed: 160mph
0-60 mph: 5.5 seconds
Production: 31 units
Value: $18,500 (1967 MSRP), $5,000,000+
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• It's been called "The Precursor of the F40", even though it was created as a giant "🤬 YOU!" to Enzo Ferrari
• Uses the classic recipe of putting a big fat American V8 into a ultra-lightweight British sportscar (Cobra, anyone?)
• It's racing brethren is arguably the greatest set of racing machines ever
• It's 7 inches longer in the rear (for luggage, but everyone loves a nice butt )
• Wire wheels

 

[Liquid]

Chrysler 300C

Years: 2005-2010
Style: 4-door saloon, 5-door estate (UK/EU, AU/NZ only)
Drivetrain: FR
Engines:
2.7 Litre / 165 cubic inch EER V6
3.5 Litre / 214 cubic inch EGG V6
5.7 Litre / 348 cubic inch EZB HEMI V8
6.1 Litre / 372 cubic inch ESF HEMI V8
3.0 Litre / 183 cubic inch OM642 turbodiesel V6

Wheelbase: 3.048 metres / 120.0 inches
Total Length: 5.024 metres / 197.8 inches
Width: 1.882 metres / 74.1 inches
Height: 1.483 metres / 58.4 inches
Weight: 1,688-1,835 kilos / 3,721-4,046 pounds

 

[cbarbosa]

I would like to nominate a suggestion from the "Car Suggestion Thread" by @StarLight for the GTP Cool Wall:

Jaguar D-type 'long nose' racing car - 1955​

The Jaguar D-Type was built around an all-new, riveted aluminium-magnesium alloy monocoque designed by Jaguar’s chief designer and brilliant aerodynamicist, Malcom Sayer. Having spent time with the Bristol Aeroplane Company studying aeronautics, Sayer employed techniques evolved in the aviation industry to perfect his advanced method of monocoque construction. He was one of the first designers to apply the principles of aerodynamics to cars, coincidentally creating one of the most beautiful forms of the era. Sayer famously went on, of course, to design the legendary Jaguar E-Type. The D-Type was smaller, five inches shorter, and more svelte than a C-Type. The two-seat cockpit was permanently divided by a thin body panel that had a snug right-hand-side opening for the driver, with a smaller opening on the “passenger” side.

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Specs:

• 285 bhp,
• 3,781 cc DOHC six-cylinder engine with wide-angle cylinder heads,
• four-speed synchromesh gearbox,
• independent front suspension with double wishbones and longitudinal torsion bars,
• live rear axle with rear trailing links and single transverse torsion bar
• four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.
• Wheelbase: 2,300 mm

Such a beautiful car should have his place on the Cool Wall...

 

[Liquid]

@cbarbosa I can tell you already: SUBRC

 

[Azure Flare]

Also Seriously Uncool because not enough 'Merica, it's engine is not a crossplane V8, and also not a Ferd.

 

[Liquid]

And bubble headlights.

 

[GT Pro]

MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde (Cloverleaf)

Engine Size
1.4L
Cylinders
TURBO 4
Max. Torque
250Nm @ 2500rpm
Max. Power
125kW @ 5500rpm
Pwr:Wgt Ratio
109.2W/kg
Transmission
6 SP MANUAL
Drive Type
FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Fuel Consumption (Combined)
6L / 100km
Kerb Weight
1145
Height
1446mm
Length
4063mm
Width
1720mm

 

[homeforsummer]

2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo Sport

Any reason for that specific model? In theory it shouldn't really matte - a MiTo on the road is a MiTo on the road as far as most people are concerned - but it does seem a bit limited when the MiTo range includes the Cloverleaf, the TwinAir, that sort of thing.

 

[Sage Ages]

I think you forgot to change my nomination.

 

[GT Pro]

Any reason for that specific model? In theory it shouldn't really matte - a MiTo on the road is a MiTo on the road as far as most people are concerned - but it does seem a bit limited when the MiTo range includes the Cloverleaf, the TwinAir, that sort of thing.

I suppose it's because I'm interested in buying myself a MiTo, and the 'sport' model fits the budget best (being an early model no longer sold) and boasted 114kW over the current range's 77-99kW. I think also that because it is moreso a driver's car than the others (at least in manual guise), that it would resonate better with GTP's typical audience.

I'm happy to change it to just the Alfa MiTo in general though.

 

[homeforsummer]

I suppose it's because I'm interested in buying myself a MiTo, and the 'sport' model fits the budget best (being an early model no longer sold) and boasted 114kW over the current range's 77-99kW. I think also that because it is moreso a driver's car than the others (at least in manual guise), that it would resonate better with GTP's typical audience.

I'm happy to change it to just the Alfa MiTo in general though.

That's fair enough, was just curious. If you were going for GTP's typical audience I'd personally have picked the Cloverleaf (do they sell those in Oz?), since it's the top-of-the-line car. Has about 180 hp, which is about 134 kW.

 

[GT Pro]

See updated original post.

 

[BlazeTheCat05]

Jeep Cherokee XJ

Year: 1997-2001
Drivetrain: 4WD
Engine: 240 Cu. In. 4.0L Inline-6
Power: 190HP
Torque: 225 ft-lbs
Transmission: Aisin-Warner AW-4 4-speed automatic
Body Style: Monocoque 4-Door

The reasons why I have chosen the Jeep Cherokee XJ to be nominated for the GTP Cool Wall are as follows: It's relatively cheap to purchase, costing around $3,000 for one in great condition, it's very easy to work on, as both the 4.0L I6 and the undercarriage are simple, and do not require much working around to get to the problem, parts are cheap, it's VERY common (At least in America), so finding one to purchase shouldn't be a problem, they are very, VERY reliable, even being given the 'bulletproof' and 'indestructible' names to carry on it's shoulders, there's so much you can do to it to either increase power or enhance the overall experience you can have with the car, and also it's very safe, being able to withstand some serious beating that would render most other cars useless, making it an excellent choice for a first car. I can say all of this because I own one myself, and enjoy every moment I climb into the driver's seat. 👍​

 

[mustang fanatic]

Kinda surprised this hasn't been nominated yet

1969 Dodge Charger R/T

Engines:
440-cid 4 BC V-8
426-cid 4 BC V-8 "HEMI"​

Transmissions:
TorqueFlite transmission
4-speed manual transmission
Drive type:
rear wheel drive
Wheel base:
117"
Overall Length:
207.9"
Width:
77"
Height:
53.2"
Curb weight:
3646 lbs​

If I've got any information wrong, or missed anything, feel free to correct me.

 

[AlvaroF]

I think this one is ok:

1966 Renault R8 Gordini 1300

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Specs:

Engine: 1255cc, Inline 4
Power: 103 bhp
Torque: 117 Nm/ 87 ft.lb @ 5000 rpm
Kerb weight: 850 kg
Drivetrain: RR
0-60 mph: 10.9 sec
Top speed: 174 Km/h or 109 mph
Transmission: 4-speed manual

And that's it. If I forgot something let me know.

 

[Azure Flare]

I recently got this car on GT6, and drove it around the various Matterhorn tracks on CS tires and had a blast. 👍

I imagine the real one would be just as much fun.

 

[Roger the Horse]

May I ask how it's possible to have a blast in any vehicle on comfort tyres?

 

[Ken]

I nominate this, (although I'm not sure if it's been up before.)

1971 Manic GT

What Makes it Awesome: It's Canadian. It's called "Manic." It's the cheaper, less attractive, Renault-based stand-in for the Alpine.P

What Makes it Obscure: Designed by a guy named Jacques About (no kidding), the Manic GT was going to be the first big Canadian sports car. A crappy Renault-based supply chain meant the plant never had enough parts to continuously build cars. Just 160 Manic GTs were produced.P

About was familiar with Renault components and the company, and made a deal to use the platform and running gear of the rear-engined Renault 10 sedan as the base for the Manic. Suspension was independent all around via coil springs, steering was rack-and-pinion, and it had four-wheel disc brakes. The Renault engine was a sturdy, 1,289-cc, overhead valve four-cylinder with five main bearings. It came in three stages of tune: 65, 80 and 105 horsepower. Power reached the rear wheels through a standard four-speed, or optional five-speed manual transmission.