The main story begins in Volume 1: Prologue.
Author's Note:
Optional reference chapter for readers who enjoy vehicle details. All specifications are fictionalized or approximate, and certain performance figures assume optional packages for simplicity. For full disclaimers, see the Prologue.
[Spoiler Alert – Ownership Info Ahead]
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Revision: 5.1; 15/11/2025
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Dong-seung:
(2021 Genesis GV80) — totaled
Genesis's first luxury SUV.
• Engine: 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 T-GDi V6
• Output: 375 hp
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic (A8LR1 shift-by-wire)
• Top Speed: 240 km/h (~149 mph)
• Body style: 5-door SUV¹
• Color: Uyuni White
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(Custom 2024 Mansory S680 Royale "900 E")
A heavily modified armored limousine blending luxury, extreme engineering, and questionable decisions. Based on the Mercedes-Maybach S680 Guard.
Powertrain Concept: BMW B57 3.0L diesel I6 range extender retrofit, using a large VTG turbo² locked at a fixed RPM to act as a high-output generator.
• Output: 369 hp (Generator Duty)
• Transmission: Direct Drive
• Top Speed: 250 km/h (~156 mph)
E-Motors:
• FrontAxle – Dual Rivian-derived clutched induction motors
• Rear Axle – Single Tesla Plaid-derived PMSM motor
• CombinedOutput: 900 hp
• Battery Capacity: 115 kWh
• Suspension: Adaptive air suspension with ClearMotion active damping
• Wheels: 23" forged alloys in Stealth Platinum Carbon
• Brakes: Air-boosted Brembo G-Series carbon-ceramic brakes
Ensures consistent, fail-safe stopping power for the ~5.5-metric-ton (≈12,100 lbs) armored weight, even under repeated hard use.
• Body style: 4-door sedan
• Color: Stealth Purple Obsidian
• SecurityRating: VR9
A one-time build ordered by the Pragma Group AG, it was officially disapproved by Mercedes as a "mechanical abomination". This dismissal birthed its internal nickname: the Frankenstein Machine.
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(2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupé Competition)
Where grand touring luxury meets supercar-track performance.
• Engine: 4.4 L S63 twin-turbo V8
• Output: 617 hp
• Transmission: 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic
• Top Speed: 305 km/h (~190 mph)
• Brakes: Carbon-ceramic discs
• Body style: 4-door sedan
• Color: Nardo Grey
Too loud for staying unnoticed, yet too perfect to pass up — a four-door luxury cruise missile.
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Uncle Tae-shik:
(1997 Porsche 911 Turbo)
The last air-cooled legend — raw and relentless.
• Engine: 3.6 L M64/60 air-cooled twin-turbo SOHC H6
• Output: 402 hp
• Transmission: 6-speed manual (G50/52)
• Top Speed: 290 km/h (~180 mph)
• Brakes: Cross-drilled ventilated discs — massive for their era
• Body style: 2-door coupé
• Color: Arena Red
A car he's owned for decades. Not just a car — a time capsule. He knows every rattle and roar from the air-cooled engine. It's raw, unforgiving, and he loves it for that.
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(2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+)
One of AMG's ultimate supersaloons, a masterclass in uncompromised duality.
• Engine: 4.0 L M177 twin-turbo V8
• Output: 604 hp
• Transmission: 9-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT automatic (9G-Tronic)
• Top Speed: 300 km/h (~186 mph)
• Brakes: Perforated & ventilated composite discs
• Body style: 4-door saloon
• Color: Verde Silver Metallic
His 'sensible' car for when he needs four doors and all-weather capability, but he refused to compromise on power. It's the tool of a professional who demands efficiency and brutal performance in one package.
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Joel Kornberg:
(2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupé Black Series)
A rare gem in the AMG legacy—the last of the naturally aspirated legends.
• Engine: 6.2 L M159 naturally aspirated V8
• Output: 622 hp
• Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch AMG SpeedShift DCT
• Top Speed: 316 km/h (~196 mph)
• Brakes: Carbon-ceramic discs
• Body style: 2-door coupé
• Color: Black Metallic
Less of a daily driver and more of a moving piece of art in his collection. Acquired more for its appreciating value and engineering significance than for practicality. The gullwing doors are pure theater.
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Footnotes:
¹ 5-door SUV: Four passenger doors plus a rear hatch, counted as the fifth door.
² VTG Turbo: Can "change shape" internally to match engine needs. It gives quick acceleration at low speeds and strong power at high speeds with less turbo lag.