From: Ross Hedvicek <hijinx78@s...>
Date: Sun Apr 16, 2000 9:18pm
Subject: STATS: Mechan Motors Phaeton
Here's something i made up for my newest SB...
<throws it out to the wolves>
Go ahead, shred it :)
Comments/questions anyone?
Mechan Motors Phaeton Signature Edition
Model: Mechan Motors Phaeton Signature Edition
Type: Luxury Landspeeder
Scale: Speeder
Skill: Repulsorlift Operation: Landspeeder
Length: 5.46 meters
Crew: 1
Crew Skill: Varies
Passengers: 5
Cargo Capacity: 200 kilograms (20 cu. ft.)
Cover: Full
Cost: 10,500 credits (new), 7,500 credits (used)
Altitude Range: Ground - 50 meters
Maneuverability: 1D+2
Move: 70; 200 kmh
Body: 2D+2
Capsule:
The Mechan Motors Phaeton has been the largest car sold in the Tabbir Sector
since the Baril Motor Company went under a few years ago, and is the only
Tabbir-made full-size luxury car.
Who cares? Well, many older buyers of "traditional" luxury cars assuredly do.
And Mechan Motors knows most such folks have lots of money to spend on cars.
The Phaeton is still aimed at an older crowd, despite a major redesign aimed
at making it more appealing to younger buyers. Not young buyers: but "younger
buyers" such as those in their 50s and early 60s. The average age of the
pre-redesign Phaeton was a lofty 67.
While retaining its old-style body-on-frame construction, the current model
was revamped inside and out and replaced a boxy, overly soft model. It got
things such as a sleeker body and considerably improved steering and handling.
Of course, a smooth ride was retained, and the car also received more power and
stronger construction: things drivers of any age could appreciate.
The biggest change is the addition of standard side airbags for front-seat
occupants. The base Signature model gets new door trim with a wood applique
bezel, and the front armrest has a storage compartment. The new rear-seat
armrest contains cupholders.
Thankfully, seat controls are relocated from the side of the seat to the door
panel for easier use, and front seats now have a power recline mechanism. The
Signature has a base price of 10,500 credits, while the mid-range "Executive
Edition" goes for 12,525 and the top-line "Heiter Edition" costs 15,025. Of
course, there are no "strippers" in the line; even the Signature is very well
equipped.
Few options thus are offered. They include a 515 cr. power sunroof and 290 cr.
voice-activated comlink for the Executive and Heiter models.
The 4.6-liter fuel injected engine is fairly sophisticated and generates 2000
lbs of thrust in the Signature and Executive models and 2500 lbs of thrust in
the Heiter model. The Heiter also gets a smoother repulsorlift generator, and
hence a smoother ride, and such features as upgraded leather upholstery and
heated front seats.
Four tall adults fit comfortably in the plush cockpit, and it's fairly easy to
get in and out. Calling the Phaeton a 6-passenger vehicle is a stretch because
the center of the front bench seat is just marginally comfortable for kids,
and
the middle of the back seat is too high and hard for comfort.
The trunk is large, but leaves a lot to be desired because it has a deep
center
well and high opening that make it awkward to load and unload cargo. If
anything,
a luxury car for older drivers should have a trunk that can be easily loaded.
Ross Hedvicek
hijinx78@s...
"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other
bastard die for his."
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