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Cipher C1 LM
Manufacturer: Cipher Automotive Industries
Nationality: American
First assembled: March 2216
Birthplace: Wrightwood, California
Price: N/A
Weight: 2,650 lbs
Engine: Twin-Turbocharged Protean Multi-Fuel V8 + 373 kW electric motor
HP: 2,000 hp (ProteanMax w/Biofuel + Electric)
0-60: 1.5 sec
Top Speed: 300+ mph
"LeMonster"
Luckily for hypercar manufacturers the 2216 and future seasons of the BLMS stated that innovation would be at the forefront of its request from the factory teams. The BLMS even introduced a closed-wheel unlimited class to the series; exclusive to factory teams that would race on a separate schedule from the regulated car classes. Organizers and sponsors hoped the newly formed class would not only spark a rivalry between manufactures but also ignite fierce competition, leading the constructors to innovate. For the 2216 unlimited season Cipher built the C1 LM, an evolutionary step for the C1 in nearly all aspects of performance.
The C1 LM is equipped with WonderGuard and CrystalGuard that were first introduced on the C1 and Ayvūir. The regenerating polymers heal body and glass components, and as an extension to these abilities Cipher created FusionCell; a transparent lacquer that is applied only to the edges of the body panels. When the LM is in motion FusionCell activates to allow the polymer on every panel gap and component junction surrounding the car to temporarily fuse together and harden; creating one seamless body. Eliminating paneling and crevasses in the upper half of the body drastically smoothens the air flowing on top the car and onto the massive rear spoiler. The main air intakes are nearly identical to the ones found on the 2214 C1 concept and nearly span the entire width of the car in order to absorb the copious amounts of air needed to feed the engine.
The AdaptiveAluminum used in the road C1 was a recently born technology and was limited to only basic functions in engine, turbo, and transmission components. In addition to having the same engine that can expand and contract, the C1 LM can now morph the piston heads between flat, dished, irregular, and domed shapes at will to better suit the performance demands of the driver. The protean turbochargers and exhaust tubing also receive an internal upgrade in the form of small helical sails (not unlike gun rifling) that can rise and fall; generating a stabilized and symmetrical flow of air when entering and exiting the combustion chamber. These simple modifications generate an additional 235 hp on top of the 1,265 hp from the flower-powered p-max C1 engine; for a monolithic 1,500 hp. The C1 LM also features a Callistine panel that Ferdinand prohibited for use on the road going C1. The lightweight photovoltaic sheet generates a tremendous amount of electricity (several times greater than conventional solar panels) and powers the electric motors on the LM with an additional 500 hp of Zeus’s fury, dismissing the need for a heavy kinetic energy recovery system to be installed.
Cipher has also developed AdaptiveAluminum components for the brakes. The brake calipers and pads on the C1 LM can grow to cover 3/4 of the brake disk. Expanding the caliper evenly distributes the eight pistons that also grow, creating an extremely large brake surface. The brake pads are constructed using a fusion of sintered AdaptiveAluminum, carbon, and ceramic compounds. The pad's performance and longevity is equal to that of the standard CFRC brakes equipped on the C1, but when expanded the stopping power is exponentially increased. These upgrades enable both a rapid reduction of speed allowing for a stop from 300-0 mph in 440 yds (482-0 km/h in 402 m) and the latest possible braking that allows for a greater velocity to be carried throughout corners.
The sheer energy generated by the protean brakes and motor severely affected handling. During testing, the LM continuously broke the adhesive bond between the tires and wheels of the street C1's set. In order to combat the dangerous tire-spin Cipher developed InfinityLacers; braided AdaptiveAluminum components on both the bead-seat of the rims and bead bundle of specifically manufactured tires. The smart-alloy braided components automatically interlock together (after an electric current is administered through a modified tire mount machine) effectively eliminating any tire slippage that might occur from the torque generated from braking or accelerating. The InfinityLacers offer a superior connection between rubber and rim over the tires bonded to the road C1's wheel with heavy-industry adhesive.
Cipher C1 LM
Manufacturer: Cipher Automotive Industries
Nationality: American
First assembled: March 2216
Birthplace: Wrightwood, California
Price: N/A
Weight: 2,650 lbs
Engine: Twin-Turbocharged Protean Multi-Fuel V8 + 373 kW electric motor
HP: 2,000 hp (ProteanMax w/Biofuel + Electric)
0-60: 1.5 sec
Top Speed: 300+ mph
"LeMonster"
Luckily for hypercar manufacturers the 2216 and future seasons of the BLMS stated that innovation would be at the forefront of its request from the factory teams. The BLMS even introduced a closed-wheel unlimited class to the series; exclusive to factory teams that would race on a separate schedule from the regulated car classes. Organizers and sponsors hoped the newly formed class would not only spark a rivalry between manufactures but also ignite fierce competition, leading the constructors to innovate. For the 2216 unlimited season Cipher built the C1 LM, an evolutionary step for the C1 in nearly all aspects of performance.
The C1 LM is equipped with WonderGuard and CrystalGuard that were first introduced on the C1 and Ayvūir. The regenerating polymers heal body and glass components, and as an extension to these abilities Cipher created FusionCell; a transparent lacquer that is applied only to the edges of the body panels. When the LM is in motion FusionCell activates to allow the polymer on every panel gap and component junction surrounding the car to temporarily fuse together and harden; creating one seamless body. Eliminating paneling and crevasses in the upper half of the body drastically smoothens the air flowing on top the car and onto the massive rear spoiler. The main air intakes are nearly identical to the ones found on the 2214 C1 concept and nearly span the entire width of the car in order to absorb the copious amounts of air needed to feed the engine.
The AdaptiveAluminum used in the road C1 was a recently born technology and was limited to only basic functions in engine, turbo, and transmission components. In addition to having the same engine that can expand and contract, the C1 LM can now morph the piston heads between flat, dished, irregular, and domed shapes at will to better suit the performance demands of the driver. The protean turbochargers and exhaust tubing also receive an internal upgrade in the form of small helical sails (not unlike gun rifling) that can rise and fall; generating a stabilized and symmetrical flow of air when entering and exiting the combustion chamber. These simple modifications generate an additional 235 hp on top of the 1,265 hp from the flower-powered p-max C1 engine; for a monolithic 1,500 hp. The C1 LM also features a Callistine panel that Ferdinand prohibited for use on the road going C1. The lightweight photovoltaic sheet generates a tremendous amount of electricity (several times greater than conventional solar panels) and powers the electric motors on the LM with an additional 500 hp of Zeus’s fury, dismissing the need for a heavy kinetic energy recovery system to be installed.
Cipher has also developed AdaptiveAluminum components for the brakes. The brake calipers and pads on the C1 LM can grow to cover 3/4 of the brake disk. Expanding the caliper evenly distributes the eight pistons that also grow, creating an extremely large brake surface. The brake pads are constructed using a fusion of sintered AdaptiveAluminum, carbon, and ceramic compounds. The pad's performance and longevity is equal to that of the standard CFRC brakes equipped on the C1, but when expanded the stopping power is exponentially increased. These upgrades enable both a rapid reduction of speed allowing for a stop from 300-0 mph in 440 yds (482-0 km/h in 402 m) and the latest possible braking that allows for a greater velocity to be carried throughout corners.
The sheer energy generated by the protean brakes and motor severely affected handling. During testing, the LM continuously broke the adhesive bond between the tires and wheels of the street C1's set. In order to combat the dangerous tire-spin Cipher developed InfinityLacers; braided AdaptiveAluminum components on both the bead-seat of the rims and bead bundle of specifically manufactured tires. The smart-alloy braided components automatically interlock together (after an electric current is administered through a modified tire mount machine) effectively eliminating any tire slippage that might occur from the torque generated from braking or accelerating. The InfinityLacers offer a superior connection between rubber and rim over the tires bonded to the road C1's wheel with heavy-industry adhesive.