Melange XGT-88
| Melange XGT-88 | |
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| Designer: | Alan Rotoi |
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| Released: | 2003 |
| Game version: | 1.1 |
| Engine specs: | V8 turbo, 3000cc |
| Torque peak at: | 10250rpm |
| Max horsepower (est.): | 253HP |
| Transmission: | 5-speed |
| 0-60mph: | 3.55s |
| 0-100mph: | 6.1s |
| Half mile: | 16.65s |
| Flat track top speed: | 218mph |
| Real top speed : | 218mph |
| Performance data refers to BB 1.1 version unless the car is for 1.0 versions only. | |
The Melange XGT-88 is, from all custom cars, arguably the best known and most widely deployed in competitions, and is among the favourite cars of a number of racers. Developed by Alan Rotoi, it was released in early 2003. The Melange has long been considered the third of the IMSA sibling cars with near-official status, and on track, it is close, but not identical, to the original IMSA cars in terms of speed, acceleration and handling - but with one additional feature : a remarkable potential for magic carpets. As for visuals, the Melange mixes features from a number of cars, having the body of the NSX paired to the LM-002 dashboard fitted with a convenient digital speedometer. With the availability of stressed, though, it became possible to implement Alan Rotoi's original concept for the car; and a graphical update performed by CTG was released in December 2012.
Statistics
Top Speed: 218 mph
Transmission: 5-speed
Gear max. speed:
I..............87 mph
II.............111 mph
III............150 mph
IV............175 mph
V.............218 mph
Power Gear: none
Acceleration (automatic transmission test):
0-60 mph: 3.55 secs.
0-100 mph: 6.1 secs.
0-180 mph: 21.45 secs.
(data taken from Alan Rotoi's readme for the car)
