Archer Quartz EC-L r275

The Archer Quartz EC-L R275 is a vehicle manufactured by Archer in.

Overview
Bearing the angular lines and low profile of popular civilian vehicles from a hundred years prior, the Quartz is the car of choice for those who have enough Eurodollars to afford a set of wheels that have more than two pedals and a chain. It's popular with Nomads for its endurance and reliability in the rough, trackless wastes of the Badlands and the lower classes of Night City for its small size and mobility in the tight streets and alleys of downtown.

Message

 * "Hi, V! Got a Quartz waiting to be checked out. Fine machine, well taken care of, polished to a shine. Bought it off a certain gentleman who was a little whacked when it comes to cars, huffing and puffing in his garage day in, day out. Until, that is, his wife filed for divorce - cars all had to go to pay the legal fees. Lemme now if you're interested." - Regina Jones

Specifications
Like all other cars in the game, it runs on CHOOH2 biofuel.

Performance

 * Dimensions (length, width, height): 16 ft (4.8 m); 10 ft (3.04 m); 4 ft (1.21 m)
 * Maximum Speed (off-road, road): 58 mph (93 kph); 96 mph (154 kph)
 * Maximum Range (radius, nonstop): 242 mi (389 km); 510 mi (820 km)
 * Maximum Weight (empty, loaded): 480 lbs (217 kg); 1,250 lbs (566 kg)
 * Powerplant: Archer Series 4 650bhp DOHC 24-valve V8
 * Maximum Torque: 475 lbs
 * Maximum Cargo Capacity: 1,850 lbs (839 kg)

Database Entry

 * After Archer released the Hella, the company ran into trouble. The popular family car proved so reliable and affordable that it quickly saturated the market. To avoid self-cannibalization, Archer was forced to diversify its portfolio by expanding into the sports car sector. The fruit of their efforts finally emerged in 2041 with the Quartz. This two-seater with a durable engine was marked at an approachable price, but the subtle elegance and sturdiness of its design made it popular among more than just the urban middle class. The Quartz is, as it turns out, well suited to endure the harsh desert climate. As a result, it has become a mainstay vehicle for a large portion of the nomad population. Any cityfolk who have dared risk interstate ground transport can likely testify that the silhouette of a Quartz on the horizon spells fast-approaching trouble.

Trivia

 * It bears a strong resemblance to mid-engined compact cars of the 1980s, particularly the 1st generation Toyota MR2 (AW11), Pontiac Fiero, and Fiat X1/9.