Time to vote the next official contest of SMCars.net

[mrgraf]

tom120934 - ok, I understand. It won't be easy for me, becouse I have never model my own concept but it would be a challange

[Ambarrj]

i voted for muscle cars.............i really wanted to participate in this awaited contest...
...........THE WAR OF THE MUSCLE CARS.........would be a cool title for this contest.........

[Cod3x]

Good idea.I voted for the hi poly muscle cars.Maybe i will try to model something in my spare time.

[salim]

hi !
i don't know if i'll have enough time for this but i've voted for the muscle cars .

[Chris]

I want to model something lowpoly,but I guess we will have to go for muscle car :S

yeah and of all themes to choose from , this is hi poly lol

[TomiL]

Dang! We have seen tons of muscle cars over here so I voted for low-poly trucks.

Low-poly FTW!!!

[SkylineArch]

Dang! We have seen tons of muscle cars over here so I voted for low-poly trucks.

Low-poly FTW!!!

I wouldn't know where to start or how to do a good low-poly... Still think a concept/future version of a vehicle would be fun.... however, it all depends on the time since I'm slower than dirt.

[Knale]

just curious, how tight are our restrictions on what a muscle car is, for example, the pontiac g8 could be a muscle car, or even the AMG SLR if you wanna get really loosey goosey with it.

[OldDog]

Muscles !
Can we work in Team's or do we need to work solo ?

[Astr0s]

Seeing how previous competitions have been solo, i'd think this is too

[johnas]

just curious, how tight are our restrictions on what a muscle car is, for example, the pontiac g8 could be a muscle car, or even the AMG SLR if you wanna get really loosey goosey with it.

I guess it depends how limited we want the contest to be

We will give you more specific rules as soon as we know polls end result

[Zachary]

or even the AMG SLR if you wanna get really loosey goosey with it.

that would be sports car because it's two seater.

Introduction:

Perhaps the most common question people have is what exactly is a muscle car. The term wasn't even used until the late 1970s, in the 1960s there were often called "Super Cars" if called anything at all. Therefore, the actual definition of a muscle car, or which models were muscle cars, is a topic that is often disputed. Here is the general interpretation of what is a muscle car and what cars qualify, and which don't.

Strict Definition of a Muscle Car:

A muscle car, by the strictest definition, is an intermediate sized, performance oriented model, powered by a large V8 engine, at an affordable price. Most of these models were based on "regular" production vehicles. These vehicles are generally not considered muscle cars, even when equipped with large V8s. If there was a high performance version available, it gets the credit, and not the vehicle that it was based on.

Examples: Buick GS, Chevrolete Chevelle SS, Dodge Charger R/T, Ford Torino/Cobra, Plymouth GTX, Plymouth Road Runner, Oldsmobile 442, Pontiac GTO

Fullsize Muscle Car:

The strict definition only includes intermediate size vehicles. In reality, performance oriented intermediate size vehicles didn't appear until 1964. Before then, manufacturers took existing fullsize vehicles and added extra performance to them. Because of this, the early fullsize performance vehicles are generally considered muscle cars.

Examples: Chevrolet Impala (SS only), Ford Galaxie (with 390 + cid engines only), Dodge Coronet (R/Ts only), etc.

Pony Cars and Compact Cars:

In addition to fullsize and intermediate muscle cars, a number of smaller vehicles started appearing on the automotive performance scene. These new "pony cars" and compact cars are generally considered muscle cars only if they have the top of the line performance engines and options.

Examples: Chevrolet Camaro (SS and Z28 models only), Ford Mustang (GTs and Boss only), Plymouth 'Cudas (no Barracudas), AMC Javelin, etc.

Personal Luxury Cars and Luxury Cars:

Although there were several personal luxury vehicles with performance engines and options, their heavy weight and high sticker prices went against the low cost performance definition of muscle cars. Therefore, they are not considered muscle cars.

Examples: Buick Riviera, Chrysler 300 Letter Cars, Pontiac Grand Prix, etc.

Two Seat Sports Cars:

Two seat sports cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette and the Ford Thunderbird are not considered muscle cars due to their high price and specialty nature. The only exception is the AMC AMX as it was relatively cheap, and was based on the AMC Javalin pony car.

Examples: AMC AMX, etc.

[johnas]

Thanks Zachary, that should answer the question well

[Cod3x]

Well...if the muscle car contest is approved,there will be a year limit for the cars, or it will be free like....from the 2010 mustang to......67 impala?
I mean no year restriction for the cars,just to be muscle cars.

[greenvampire]

really cool post Zachary, very informative... I knew the basics of that but didnt know about the pony / compact car sub cat, I always considered the Camaro to be a full bread muscle car, evidently I was wrong ... I likes learnin new stuff!

[SkylineArch]

The two cars I was thinking about doing aren't on that list, too old and too new, but that's OK, I'll pick one from there if need be. It'll still be fun and a good learning experience.

[rcat]

Well I'd have a go, the car I was planning next is on the list anyway.
Never finished the summer topless contest - still working on that Audi on and off !
Look forward to see this underway soon.

[Rsenal]

What about 2nd gen Barracuda Fastback 440/426 versions? It has V8 440 cu in (7.2l) and 426 cu in (7.0 L) 2x4bbl HEMI RB V8 engines

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...1969_front.jpg

[Knale]

great to know those definitions, but to cut out cars like the Javelin seems like its being a little too specific...

[Zachary]

but to cut out cars like the Javelin seems like its being a little too specific...

[edit]
well... as most of muscle car guys says "if it has under 400 cu. in engine, it aint be a muscle car"

biggest engine available for Javelin was a 390, while in AMX it was 401.