Fringian Sports Car

Sports Car
Tech Level	TL–7
Mass	0.7 Tons
Cost	{{{cost}}}
Mode	Wheels
Type
Speed	330 kph
Cargo	0.1m³
Crew	1
Passengers	1
Armament	none

Description / Specifications

An exquisitely crafted, very fast personal transport vehicle designed for the exclusive luxury market.

Hull / Suspension

A streamlined chassis constructed from alloys and strong lightweight materials. Length: 5m, Width: 1.6m, Height: 1.3m. Unloaded Weight: 850 kg.

• Overall volume: approximately 9.75m³ (0.7 dTons).

Note that the overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes road clearance. The enclosed volume of the contoured hull is substantially lower.

The vehicle is fitted with wheeled suspension.

• The vehicle has excellent performance on metalled surfaces but has almost no off-road capability.

Power / Transmission

A small, finely tuned supercharged internal combustion power plant using hydrocarbon fuel. The power plant is electronically managed and has a very high power to weight ratio. The fuel is contained within a small protected tank.

Performance

• Cruise Speed 210 kph, Top Speed 330 kph. Off-road speed less than 15 kph.
• Range 600 km at cruise, 300 km at top speed.

Passengers / Cargo

An enclosed cabin fitted with clear windows containing two front seats. The seating is fitted with safety harnesses. The driver's position is equipped with advanced mechanical controls and a console / heads-up display that provides information such as velocity.

Internal cargo storage: 0.1m³. Maximum load (including crew and passenger): 150 kg before performance is impaired.

Equipment

Headlights and running lights. Basic environmental controls (the hull is weatherproof but not sealed). Small (typically 50 km range) communications and navigation system. The vehicle is fitted with proximity sensors, an onboard computer management system and a variety of driver aids.

History / Background

A powerful, extremely fast model of ground car built to exacting standards and available in a variety of body styles and colors. Such vehicles are produced in limited numbers and are much sought after. They are known for being temperamental and fragile.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science