Confessions of an Automationeer, Part 183: Putting a Lid on Things

Confessions of an Automationeer, Part 183: Putting a Lid on Things

Having already updated the LVC LS60 Spider with revised styling (to link it more closely to its lesser siblings externally) and a new techpool distribution, I began wondering if it would have the same effect on the fixed-roof coupe with which I had started the whole experiment. As it turned out, it worked very well, but this time I increased the downforce levels to the absolute maximum possible with the number of aero fixtures I used (1 lip each at the front and rear, plus a rear spoiler), in addition to revising the gearing for improved drivability and sportiness. This resulted in an even quicker car overall, especially with a 10kg weight reduction.

Above, from top: The LVC LS60 Coupe (the variant that spawned an open-topped roadster later on) after my latest revisions. While the coupe is 10kg lighter and has a distinctive bubble-like glasshouse, the roadster sounds better and is even more visceral as a result - but I'd be happy with either.

To this day, the LVC LS60 (in its current, techpool-adjusted form) is, so far, the only one of the various cars I've made in Automation that I wish existed in the real world - its unashamed analog feel, light weight, ample power, unmatched responsiveness, and razor-sharp handling all perfectly complement its voluptuous exterior and pared-back interior. My preferred spec, however, would be the deep metallic blue exterior color with color-coded interior accents, as shown in the pictures above - especially with gold wheels. That's assuming I could afford to buy one in the first place - although with an estimated real-world used value well into seven figures, it's a highly unlikely scenario.