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Manufacturer: Winston Motors Ltd.
Nationality: United Kingdom
First assembled: Spring 2044
Birthplace: Malvern, Worcestershire, England
Engine: 5.2 L Twin Turbocharged I6
HP: 950 BHP
0-60: 2.4 seconds
Top Speed: 224.62 MPH
The Longsword was a rather surprising success for Winston Motors. A six-figure supercar generally doesn't sell in large numbers, and while the Longsword wasn't exactly Winston's breadwinner, over 2,000 units ordered and produced in a year isn't something to sneeze at for a car of its type. Maybe it was the retrofuturistic looks, the silky-smooth handling characteristics, or the crisp, punchy I6 engine. Or perhaps it was the luxurious, handmade interior and sublime ride quality. Maybe it was it's most notable feature: the sheer volume of personalization options that made sure every Longsword was borderline one-of-a-kind. Whatever it was the Longsword had, it ensured that it wasn't a failure which was very fortunate for Winston considering how much they spent retrofitting the Malvern plant its assembled in for it. Not to mention the development costs for that previously-mentioned I6 engine, which debuted in the Longsword but would see use in later Winston cars. Either way, Winston seemingly had the perfect sportscar to round out their lineup and honor their heritage as a marque born from motorsports, right? Not exactly. There was one thing missing, and it comes back to that part about motorsports. Winston Motors' entire existence stems from their founder catching a race by chance, and drastically changing the course of his life then and there. Winston Motors would go on to have a long, legendary history in international motorsports shortly after that is still ongoing to this day, and now they have the perfect platform for some of the fastest and most prestigious disciplines of motorsports on the planet. At the tail-end of 2043, Winston took their chance and made a very special announcement at that same Malvern plant the Longsword was being produced in. In the presence of journalists, investors, and current Longsword owners, Winston revealed the newest addition to their factory motorsports team. The Longsword GT-LM was built with current GTE-class endurance racing regulations in mind, and with the Longsword having already met the minimum 1,000 roadcar production number needed for eligibility, Winston was proud to say the GT-LM was cleared by the governing bodies before it was even publicly revealed. Which is great because with the alterations Winston made to the Longsword, it'd be a shame to see their efforts go to waste. The aero on GTE-class cars is already pretty wild, but on the retro-styled Longsword, the hyper-advanced and aggressive aero looks beyond insane. The wide front splitter, the aggressive side and rear diffusors, rear canards, it all almost seems out-of-place. And that's not even mentioning the massive rear wing that looks straight off an LM prototype. All of this to produce enough downforce to keep the grippy racing tired glued to the tarmac. Stepping inside the GT-LM you'll see that all the handmade luxury is completely gone. In its place is a completely stripped-down cockpit with a bucket seat, all necessary controls, and a carbon-titanium rollcage. Under the bonnet is a familiar I6 engine, that while its based on the roadcar's motor its heavily modified for endurance racing. It even has a second turbo now to give it the power it needs to compete in current GTE specs. While it doesn't reach the 1,100 HP limit GTE regulations cap all competing cars at, 950 HP out a six-cylinder engine is still impressive. Winston stated their focus for the Longsword GT-LM was to make it the most precise handling car on the grid, and that may have just been the right call. Early on it the Longsword GT-LM's career, they scored a very infamous win at the 12 Hours of Sebring in the United States, souring the debut of the competing Thunderhead Asgard GT/LM. This was the beginning of a long-standing rivalry between Winston and Thunderhead's racing divisions, and during the respective racing careers of the Longsword and Asgard race cars they would constantly be trading victories. While the Longsword GT-LM would end up losing the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in its debut year to their American rivals in their division, they would take the victory next year, and even a few more times up until the Longsword GT-LM was retired in the early 2050s. Overall, the Longsword GT-LM would secure over 70 victories during its racing career.
Last time we were here we almost needed an ambulance for him. It was good to have one handy.
Hunter at the Auckland "Kids' Bike Jam". An annual fun mountainbike event for children of all abilities.
Ffestiniog Railway
Speeder 'Rail-Runner' 201609 of 2016
Porthmadog
09:10 Porthmadog Harbour to Pont Croseor
30th of April 2017.
A few more pics on the friday from the 2011 festival of speed
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Older roadsign featuring different typeface. The national speed limit sign on the reverse is modern and features a different mounting bracket. This sign is fixed to the pole via a simple bolted 'U'-shaped clamp.
The first one I've found anywhere in Sussex.
SPEED SHOW vol.2: who the fuck do you think you are talking to?
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8th of July, 2010 in Vienna
Sunday of speed photography at the Autodromo de Tocancipa (Colombia). This is what feels to move the camera 200 miles per hour.
Renault Clio V6 at the Goodwood Festival Speed 2005 Sunday Times Supercars enclosure -- horrible colour
I'd never heard of a Speed King before. It seems pretty much the same as a Quiet DeLuxe. Maybe fewer features?
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Treino no Clubão Jardim São Paulo - Zona Norte
28.01.2006
? - Speed Vault