Both would later be superseded by the '1.5 ZXi' and 'Track,' respectively. Originally, a 'Sport' configuration was included, which later became the 'Race' as a more factory-optioned version of the Sport took its place. The Covet's configurations have changed greatly over time. It was released on Augwith verison 0.3, the initial public release of the game. Shortly after, a post on the official devblog was made providing details and development screenshots. The Covet was first seen in a video on BeamNG's official YouTube channel, uploaded on July 7, 2012. The front suspension is a rather sophisticated double wishbone setup, but the rear is a poorly tuned multilink arrangement which allows the car to tripod on command.” Lightweight (less than 1000kg), nimble, cheap, and hilariously unsafe. “ Your typical 80s Japanese FWD hatchback. It is the only available vehicle in the Tech Demo. During low-speed collisions, the soft body of the vehicle will absorb the impact very well, but the majority of the vehicle's structure lacks the rigidity to keep it in shape during an impact, meaning parts of the car may crumple inwards, potentially injuring occupants. In terms of safety, the Covet is relatively unsafe.

It has a tendency for mechanical oversteer and power understeer, resulting in balanced, tossable behavior. The light weight and front-wheel-drive layout of the Covet result in fast, responsive handling.

It is equipped with a high-revving, single-overhead-cam 1.5L I4 engine by default, which outputs around 80 horsepower with its standard carburetor (and about 100 HP with the fuel injectors, as in the DXi/LXi). The Ibishu Covet is a sub-compact three-door hatchback produced by Ibishu from 1987 to 1991.

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