🏁 City Streets Rally – WOSSOM’s Ultimate Preview!

Welcome back to WOSSOM, where we’re packing up our tools and heading to Città Vecchia, Italy, for the most unpredictable challenge yet—the City Streets Rally! Unlike the high-speed straights of the Automation Test Track, this event is all about tight turns, steep descents, and razor-thin margins for error. One wrong move, and you’re introducing your car to the nearest brick wall.

This time, our contenders aren’t built for outright speed—they’re built for agility and control. With that in mind, we’re ranking them from least to most sporty, breaking down their strengths, weaknesses, and potential for street-racing glory.

XF Scoria Rally - Asphalt

🛠 By: Vento

🏁 Stats:

• Weight: 1187 kg

• Power: 234.5 hp

• Engine: 5.1L V12

Tati:

"A 5.1L V12? That’s just unnecessary brilliance. I admire anyone who looks at a city rally and says, ‘You know what this needs? More cylinders.’ That said, it’s got the weight to handle that power, and if it’s properly tuned, it could be a real contender. Just… please keep it out of somebody’s dining area."

Rusty:

"Now hold on—Vento put a 5.1L engine in a rally car, and we’re just accepting that? That’s a whole lotta motor, and I respect the madness. But I do wonder if it’ll be able to thread through the streets, or if it’s just gonna launch itself into the nearest cathedral like a missile."

Benny:

"Man, this thing looks fast even when parked. Low, aggressive, and packed with power—if it don’t spin itself into the pavement, it’s gonna be dangerous."

Designer Commentary:

• Nolan_Cables: "Honestly was not expecting the crazy 8 to have such a good time. City streets is going to be Pioneer’s time to shine, and with the improvements given, should put on a good show."

• Tati: "Ah, so we’re expecting a proper performance upgrade. Good. I’ll be watching closely."

Verdict:

• Tati: "Brilliantly unnecessary. Could be dominating or disastrous."

• Rusty: "This thing’s got the power, but can it fit in the streets?"

• Benny: "If it hooks up, it's a threat. If not? It’s gonna be expensive."

Sprint - "BabyBlue"

🛠 By: Nolan_Cables

🏁 Stats:

• Weight: 850 kg

• Power: 122.7 hp

• Engine: 3.0L Inline-6

Rusty:

"I like this one. A 3.0L inline-six in a lightweight car? That’s a proper rally build. It’s small, it’s quick, and it doesn’t need big power to be fun as hell."

Benny:

"This is a driver’s car. Light, nimble, and perfect for dancing through the streets. The BabyBlue name makes it sound cute, but I bet this thing is a menace."

Tati:

"Simple, smart, and focused on control. It won’t be the fastest, but it doesn’t need to be—it just has to outdrive the big boys."

Designer Commentary:

• Nolan_Cables: "Glad I entered both my smaller cars, that’s a tight squeeze!"

• Rusty: "Yeah, this thing is gonna fit just fine. Unlike some other cars, Benny."

Verdict:

• Rusty: "It’s got that classic rally charm. Gonna be fast where it counts."

• Benny: "You ain't gotta be the fastest—you just gotta stay on the road."

• Tati: "Probably the most well-balanced pick so far."

l'Avance 14CV - Racecar CityRally

🛠 By: Machalel

🏁 Stats:

• Weight: 893 kg

• Power: 119.1 hp

• Engine: 2.1L Inline-6

Benny:

"A proper classic. This thing looks like it belongs in a black-and-white film, sliding through mountain passes with a driver wearing aviator goggles."

Tati:

"It’s beautifully made, and it looks race-ready. But with just 119 horsepower, it’s gonna need perfect driving to stay competitive. Hope the driver is up for it."

Rusty:

"It’s too pretty for a rally car. I feel like it should be parked at a vineyard, not dodging streetlights. But hey, maybe it'll surprise me."

Designer Commentary:

• Machalel: "Tweaked based on feedback and race experience. A.G. has made some improvements for the City Rally! (Likely not enough lol)"

• Benny: "Hey now, don’t doubt yourself! Sometimes small tweaks make all the difference."

Verdict:

• Benny: "Stylish, classic, and surprisingly quick."

• Tati: "An elegant weapon for a less chaotic time."

• Rusty: "Too fancy. But let’s see if it gets dirty."
  

  
  

  Renaissance V8 - Racecar CityRally

  🛠 By: Machalel

  

  🏁 Stats:

  • Weight: 1414 kg

  • Power: 227.2 hp

  • Engine: 4.3L V8

  
  

  Tati:

  "A 4.3L V8 in a race-tuned chassis? Machalel clearly didn’t come here to play. But at 1,414 kg, it’s carrying some serious weight. That might make it a challenge in the tighter sections of the rally. If it can stay composed, though, this thing could be an absolute brute."

  
  

  Rusty:

  "V8 power? I’m sold. But that weight... This thing is packing a big motor, but it’s also built like a tank. If it don’t handle, it might be bouncing off the walls all race long."

  
  

  Benny:

  "Yo, Machalel, I respect the effort you put into tweaking this thing. You got race experience backing up those adjustments, so maybe this beast is about to surprise some folks. Just… make sure to leave room for emergency stops."

  
  

  Designer Commentary:

  • Machalel: "Tweaked based upon feedback and race experience. A.G. has made some improvements for the City Rally! (Likely not enough lol)"

  • Rusty: "Hey now, never underestimate a well-tuned V8. If it’s got grip, it’s got game."

  
  

  Verdict:

  • Tati: "Powerful, but heavy. A risky but exciting choice."

  • Rusty: "Big motor, big fun. Just don’t let it steamroll the field."

  • Benny: "Tuned for a reason—this might be a sleeper hit."

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Aviator - "Smoking 6"

  🛠 By: Nolan_Cables

  

  🏁 Stats:

  • Weight: 779 kg

  • Power: 135.1 hp

  • Engine: 3.8L V8

  
  

  Rusty:

  "Alright, hold up. A 3.8L V8 in a car that weighs less than 800 kilos?! This thing is basically a small bomb with wheels! I have zero idea how this is gonna go, but I know it’s gonna be entertaining."

  
  

  Benny:

  "Bruh, Nolan_Cables, you really went for it. This thing is a lunatic’s dream—it’s either gonna be incredible or completely uncontrollable. Either way, we win."

  
  

  Tati:

  "In theory, this is the perfect mix of power and light weight. But in practice? This thing might be an absolute nightmare to keep under control. No room for mistakes here."

  
  

  Designer Commentary:

  • Nolan_Cables: "Honestly was not expecting the crazy 8 to have such a good time. City streets is going to be Pioneer’s time to shine, and with the improvements given, should put on a good show."

  • Benny: "Yeah, this thing is gonna be a spectacle. Either it dominates or it detonates."

  
  

  Verdict:

  • Rusty: "Madness. And I’m all for it."

  • Benny: "Chaos in the best way possible. I’m rooting for this one."

  • Tati: "Brilliant… but borderline reckless. Let’s see if it delivers."

  
  

  
  

  Phaeton - City Streets Rally

  🛠 By: Dog959

  

  🏁 Stats:

  • Weight: 753 kg

  • Power: 172.9 hp

  • Engine: 1.4L Inline-4

  
  

  Benny:

  "Yo, I already like this one. Super light, more than enough power, and probably gonna be ridiculous fun to drive. It’s a small car, but it’s packing a punch."

  
  

  Tati:

  "This is a proper rally weapon. Small, agile, and just enough power to keep things competitive without being impossible to handle. This might be one of the smartest choices here."

  
  

  Rusty:

  "I dunno… 1.4L? That’s tiny. But I guess if you keep it screaming at high RPMs, it might just keep up with the big boys."

  
  

  Designer Commentary:

  • Dog959: "I guess drivability is yet again SCC Phaeton’s main issue. I had some issues with the entire rear of the car wobbling under harsh braking or cornering, resulting in some terrifying new forms of snap oversteer."

  • Tati: "Ah, a wild child then. Not ideal, but hey—if it’s predictable in its unpredictability, it might just work."

  
  

  Verdict:

  • Benny: "A small car with a big attitude. I like it."

  • Tati: "**Sharp and fun—**if you can keep it in check."

  • Rusty: "If it stays on the road, it could be dangerous."

    
    
    
    

    Superior Wyvern Rally Special (Rusty’s Pick)

    🛠 By: breadtheloaf

    

    🏁 Stats:

    • Weight: 1079 kg

    • Power: 279.3 hp

    • Engine: 4.4L V8

    
    

    Rusty:

    "Now THIS is a proper rally special! 4.4 liters of V8 fury, 279 horsepower, and just enough weight to keep it from skippin’ across the pavement like a stone on a lake. I picked this baby because it’s got muscle, it’s got aggression, and it’s gonna be a real handful—exactly how a race car should be."

    
    

    Benny:

    "Yeah, ‘cause when I think of ‘tight Italian streets,’ the first thing that comes to mind is a big ol’ V8 muscle car. Rusty, you really out here tryin’ to bulldoze your way through the race, huh?"

    
    

    Tati:

    "Breadtheloaf, I see you’re already having second thoughts about sending this fire-breathing dragon into a small city, and I completely understand. This car is an absolute sledgehammer, and finesse might not be its strong suit. That said, if you can tame the beast, this thing could be unstoppable."

    
    

    Designer Commentary:

    • breadtheloaf: "I think I’m going to regret sending a dragon to sneak in a small Italian city."

    • Rusty: "Regret? Nah. You’re gonna be makin’ history. Whether it’s by winnin’ or crashin’ through a gelato stand remains to be seen."

    
    

    Verdict:

    • Rusty: "Big, loud, and dangerous—perfect."

    • Benny: "More likely to level a city block than win, but respect."

    • Tati: "It’s a beast. Tame it, and it might just win."

    
    

    Carrier Mk1 - "Street Sweeper" (Tati’s Pick)

    🛠 By: AKA_NOBUDDY

    

    
    
    
    

    🏁 Stats:

    • Weight: 781 kg

    • Power: 190.4 hp

    • Engine: 1.5L Boxer-6

    
    

    Tati:

    "Precision, agility, and actual control—everything my co-hosts have ignored. The Street Sweeper is small, light, and perfectly balanced, which means I’ll be gliding through these corners while Rusty and Benny are either wrestling their cars or stuck in a café window. It’s not the most powerful, but it doesn’t need to be. This is a driver’s car."

    
    

    Rusty:

    "I’ll give you this—it’s gonna be quick. But 1.5 liters? Tati, I’ve seen bigger engines on lawnmowers. I hope you packed a good book, ‘cause you’re gonna be watchin’ taillights."

    
    

    Benny:

    "Nah, Rusty, don’t sleep on this one. AKA_NOBUDDY even said it himself—this thing is forgiving. That means no stupid mistakes, which is exactly what’s gonna take out half the field. You ain’t gotta be the fastest if everybody else crashes out first."

    
    

    Designer Commentary:

    • AKA_NOBUDDY: "I’m so glad I got a tiny car, leaves room for error, I did this on keyboard!"

    • Tati: "On a keyboard?! Now I really trust this car. If it can be wrangled into a race by someone tapping buttons, imagine what happens when you actually drive it properly!"

    
    

    Verdict:

    • Tati: "Fast, nimble, and actually driveable. I’ll take precision over chaos."

    • Rusty: "Fun? Sure. But it’s a race, not a dance class."

    • Benny: "Y’all might be clownin’, but this is probably the smartest pick here."

    
    

    
    

    Stout V12 Sedan - "Scuttle" (Benny’s Pick)

    🛠 By: Kreator

    

    🏁 Stats:

    • Weight: 955 kg

    • Power: 311.8 hp

    • Engine: 4.6L V12

    
    

    Benny:

    "Why pick a sensible rally car when you can pick a V12-powered sedan that barely fits on the road? The Scuttle ain’t just a car—it’s a statement. A big, loud, overpowered statement. It’s gonna be a complete disaster or the most legendary rally car of all time. Either way, I’m here for it."

    
    

    Tati:

    "A V12 sedan in a city rally? You are absolutely mad. It’s heavy, it’s enormous, and it’s going to be an absolute nightmare in tight corners. But I will admit… it’s ridiculously cool."

    
    

    Rusty:

    "Benny, I gotta hand it to you. This is the dumbest, most reckless decision you could’ve made… and I love it. Kreator, you really had the guts to bring this battle cruiser into a rally, huh?"

    
    

    Designer Commentary:

    • Kreator: "I’m not so hopeful of the Stout here. It’s barely small enough to fit."

    • Benny: "Barely small enough to fit? PERFECT."

    
    

    Verdict:

    • Benny: "Unhinged. Powerful. 100% ridiculous."

    • Tati: "You know this is going to end in disaster."

    • Rusty: "A V12 in a city rally? That’s so dumb it might work."
      

      

      
      

      

      
      

      

      
      

      

      
      

      

      
      

      

      
      

      

      
      

      Automation Test Track Time Trial Talk (A.T.T.T.T.T.)– WOSSOM Style
      

Tati: Ah, time trials. A true test of a car’s capabilities and a driver’s courage—or lack of it.

So, we’ve been having a look at the chatter surrounding the latest Automation Test Track Time Trial Talk (or as I like to call it, the “Let’s See Who Can Destroy a Car First” Invitational).

First off, Moroza, hats off for wrestling a "temperamental beast" around the track without immediately converting it into modern art. I’d say wrecking only at the end is a victory in itself—considering the Jawad you were driving sounds like it was built less for a track and more for an extreme survival test.

But what really caught my attention is this bit: “Most attempts left on a tow truck, if not a recycling bin. Or several bins and a body bag.”

Which begs the question—what on earth have you all built?!

A prototype that regularly leaves a trail of destruction behind it? I do enjoy a proper motorsport challenge, but when your lap time can be measured in how many spare parts you leave on the tarmac, I have to wonder if we’ve crossed from “race engineering” into “deathtrap design.”

That said, the CBC prototype’s 2:11 official time is respectable. But let’s be honest, none of this is really about the lap times, is it? No, it’s about the chaos, the crashes, and the absurdly overpowered cars that probably shouldn’t exist.

Which, naturally, brings us to Rusty.

Rusty: Now hold on, Tati! That’s exactly how a race should be.

Moroza, partner, I ain’t gonna lie—you talk about your prototype like it’s got a personal vendetta against its own driver. And honestly? I respect that.

If a car don’t try to kill ya at least once per race, is it even fast enough?

Look, I see AKA_NOBUDDY and Rafles talkin’ about CBC’s first race, sayin’ it had ‘great potential for a podium.’ Potential? Son, if your car's first race ends in a pile of twisted aluminum and a life-changing experience, that ain’t just potential—that’s tradition.

And AKA_NOBUDDY, I gotta say, I appreciate your attitude. Instead of cryin’ about your ride eatin’ itself alive, you just say, “Don’t worry, I’ll fix it for next time.”

That’s the spirit! You see, real racecars ain’t born perfect, they get built from the wreckage of their former selves. You take what broke, you patch it up, you slap on some more horsepower (because more power fixes everything), and you send it again.

I can already picture Benny shakin’ his head at me, but c’mon—if you ain’t pushin’ a car past its limits, you ain’t really drivin’ it.

That’s why I love this part right here:

AKA_NOBUDDY: "CBC is glad you’re still alive with that aluminum coffin."

Now, that is a true racing motto if I ever heard one.

But I gotta ask—what’s this about the “Stout” taking the win? Benny, explain how a simple car just schooled a bunch of prototype monsters.

Benny: Man, y’all really let a “Stout” outrun y’all?

So lemme get this straight—y’all brought out these wild, fire-breathin’, bone-breakin’, tow-truck-magnets to the track, and the winner was a Stout? A car that probably has cupholders and a friendly owner’s manual??

Bruh.

I don’t care what kinda race it is, if the car that wins has a name that sounds like a beer, something went wrong.

But y’know what? I love it.

See, that’s what makes racing so damn funny. You got all these crazy machines, these untamed beasts, cars that are one bad decision away from launching their drivers into orbit—and then along comes this unassuming, practical little machine and smokes ‘em all.

As Kreator put it:

“I guess you could say it astounded everyone with its performance.”

Now that’s the kinda joke I can get behind. Slow-looking, fast-moving cars? That’s my kinda underdog story. And, Rusty, you can call me a coward all you want, but sometimes it ain’t about raw power—it’s about control, baby.

And since Vento brought it up, yeah, maybe the video bit rate could use a boost. But y’all ain’t gonna notice that if your car is too fast to see on camera.

Final Thoughts – WOSSOM's A.T.T.T.T.T. Takeaways

✅ Tati’s Rule: If your car is more dangerous to you than your opponent, reconsider your engineering choices. Or don’t, and let us enjoy the show.

✅ Rusty’s Rule: If you ain’t breakin’ something, you ain’t pushin’ hard enough. But try to keep the body bag count low.

✅ Benny’s Rule: If your overpowered, monstrous creation gets beaten by something called a Stout, you officially got clowned.

Overall? A proper bit of motorsport madness. Keep the chaos coming.

And Mr. Franco—since we know you’ll be reading this—we expect you to sponsor us an entry in the next race. Don’t be shy now.

What do y’all think? Did the right car win? And how many races should a car survive before being considered a “failure”?

Let us know in the comments—unless your car is still on fire. 🔥