Sigma AU Lore: Famdorchini (car manufacturer)

Background and Founding

Famdorchini was born out of a sense of frustration and disillusionment, much like Ferruccio Lamborghini's original departure from Ferrari in the early 1960s. The company's founder, Antonio "Tony" Famdorchi, was an experienced engineer at Lamborghini who had grown increasingly disillusioned with the direction the brand was taking under Volkswagen Group ownership. He felt that the brand had strayed too far from its roots, focusing more on luxury and mass-market appeal than on the raw, unfiltered driving experience that Ferruccio Lamborghini had originally envisioned.

In 1977, after years of watching Lamborghini compromise on engineering excellence in favor of broader marketability, Famdorchi decided to leave the company. He believed that true automotive passion could only be realized through a brand that prioritized over-engineering, extreme performance, and unparalleled durability—values he felt Lamborghini had abandoned. Out of sheer competitive spite and a desire to uphold the legacy of Ferruccio Lamborghini, Famdorchi founded his own company, Famdorchini, in 1978.

Famdorchini’s commitment to extreme over-engineering quickly gained the company a reputation for building some of the most durable and high-performing vehicles on the market. This philosophy resonated with car enthusiasts and governments alike, who were eager to endorse vehicles that exceeded the highest safety standards and promised incredible longevity.

Famdorchini’s vehicles received endorsements from multiple governments, primarily due to their robustness and the company's commitment to lifecycle support. These endorsements not only boosted the company’s reputation but also provided significant financial backing, allowing Famdorchini to focus on quality over quantity in their production processes.

Famdorchini produced only a limited number of vehicles, ensuring that each one was built to the highest possible standards. This strict quality control meant that every vehicle was a testament to the company’s dedication to engineering excellence, further cementing its reputation.

Famdorchini's commitment to using 100% recycled materials where applicable not only appealed to environmentally conscious consumers but also positioned the company as a forward-thinking and sustainable brand. This approach was especially attractive to governments looking to support eco-friendly initiatives.

Famdorchini's vehicles were known for their uncompromising quality and durability. The company's philosophy was that a car should last a lifetime, and this was reflected in their industry-leading warranty program, which covered vehicles for the entire life of the original owner. Famdorchini's approach to warranty and customer service was revolutionary, allowing customers to replace parts under warranty for as long as they owned the vehicle. Additionally, the company encouraged owners to perform their own maintenance, offering parts directly to consumers and allowing self-servicing without voiding the warranty.

Vehicles

Cassia

In 1988, Famdorchini introduced the Cassia, a RWD supercar intended to clash with the Lamborghini Countach, but instead destroying it in every metric and track time. Wedge shaped, stock purple and green pearl paint, a tight cabin, power steering, and luxuries the Countach never had, it was instantly a classic and quickly sold.

Airesuqque 1983-1990

In 1983, Famdorchini unveiled a heavy, steel-panel luxury sedan with a large, powerful engine. It was named the Airesuqque, directly referencing its loud induction and its massive front grille. It had classic 1980s styling and advanced technology for the time.

It came in two main variants:

The 1983 base model with a supercharged 5L V10 making 700HP and 650lb-ft of torque, 4 doors, 5 eats, and weighing about 4200lb.

The 1983 Sport model, which had the same engine, but a slightly different cabin shape, less cabin space, a more aerodynamic profile, tighter suspension, better tires, a closer ratio transmission and optimized engine parameters, bumping the power up to 740HP and reducing weight to 4012lb.

An armored version was also on the custom order form, able to withstand direct hits from a tank shell and had an engine capable of over 4000lb-ft of torque and solid rubber tires, as well as a roof escape hatch and tube-frame body.

Airesuqque 2019-2025, 2085-present

In 2019, Famdorchini revived the Ariesuqque as a luxury sports car, ditching the luxury sedan variant. The original base model came with a 5.3L V8 making 600HP and 500lb-ft of torque, with two seats and weighing 2950lb.

Facelifts and performance packages were offered up through 2025, including options for a full carbon fiber body, a twin-turbo 5L V10 with 1500HP and 1350lb-ft of torque, weighing 3585lb.

Facelifts received mixed feedback, with some enthusiasts loving them, others hating them and some people prefering to mix original 2019 front bumpers with 2025 rear bumpers and taillight housings.

In 2085, this model was reintroduced with original manufacture methods, imported from Italy to Sigma City and Japan.

In late 2025, the Airesuqque Nightshade was introduced, using the same engine as the 1983 model but produced with modern methods and materials, tuned to make the same power at greatly increased fuel efficiency. It was much lower and sleeker than the previous models, however, production was halted after only two years due to low demand.

Dominator - 1999-2010 and 2015-present

Originally introduced as a police-contract ute, the Dominator quickly gained a cult following despite being seen as ugly by most buyers. Performance was medocre from a 400HP naturally aspirated V8. Police departements accepted them for their reliability and ease of maintenence and low costs. The original 1999-2010 model came in three variants - ute, sedan, and crossover. With the supercharged Pursuit package, it was very successful in rural areas against modified pickups and offroad vehicles.

In 2015, a fully new version was introduced, with updated styling and a much more powerful engine.

It came in the following variants:

- Dominator APX: Standard shortbed

- Dominator SV: SUV variant for families

- Dominator APX SRT: track focused variant with limited production

- Dominator SV+: Successor to the SRT with a two-door SUV body instead of the two-door APX body, and the same engine as the 2025 Airesuqque performance package.

Internal Struggles

Despite its success, Famdorchini was not without internal conflicts. As the company grew, a rift developed between Tony Famdorchi and other executives regarding the company's future direction. Some executives wanted to expand the product line to include more affordable, mass-market vehicles, believing that this would secure the company's long-term viability. However, Famdorchi was adamant that Famdorchini should remain true to its roots, focusing on ultra-high-performance vehicles with uncompromising quality.

This internal conflict came to a head in the early 2030s, when several key executives left the company. Despite these challenges, Famdorchi's vision prevailed, and the company remained committed to its original philosophy.

External Pressure

Famdorchini also faced external pressures from established automotive giants, particularly Volkswagen, which saw the company as a direct competitor. However, the company's government endorsements and loyal customer base allowed it to weather these challenges and continue its upward trajectory.

War

Famdorchini had been secretly employed by the Italian government to develop weapons and armor, and while they made great strides, the sudden defunding from the start of the third world war left them dipping into their car sales to continue their research independently.

When the first nukes dropped, Famdorchini employed its newest technology that still remains mostly a secret in 2100 - hard light energy shielding. The company singlehandedly saved many major Italian cities by using ultraviolet wavelengths intended for high heat and electromagnetic energy, opposed to the lower infrared and visible red light spectrums used for kinetic energy.

This tactical thinking allowed Famdorchini to rebuild Italy and the surrounding countries quickly, and with their great experience in recycled materials, Famdorchini was conscripted by the German Bundestag to help rebuilt their cities.

By 2080, the war had been over for a few years and society rebuilt very quickly, with Paris's Eiffel Tower hardlight emitter saving nearly the entire country, although the hardlight emitter Famdorchini loaned to Commerzbank Tower in Germany malfunctioning when it was needed the most.

The rest of Europe, including most of the Slavic countries (between the German/Italian borders and the western border of Russia) were completely destroyed, although settlements are still quite common in the post-war era.

Famdorchini in the Post-War Era

After World War III, Famdorchini found itself in a unique position. The company had built a reputation for durability and performance, and many of its vehicles had been used extensively during the war, mainly the Dominator. As the world began to rebuild, Famdorchini's vehicles became even more sought after for their reliability and long-term support.

The post-war Dominator models, introduced in 2085, were designed for both civilian and military use. The APX variant was particularly popular in the desert flats outside Sigma City, while the SV variant became a staple in law enforcement and family transportation.

Special Orders

In 1982, when Antonio Famdorchi was still working at Lamborghini, he designed a supercar that was supposed to completely change the scene - but Lamborghini killed the project. In 2100, after one of Famdorchini's most loyal customers crashed his beloved 2023 reproduction, Famdorchini decided to honor him with a one of a kind modern recreation of the car.

Dubbed the Factor2, the exterior was modeled exactly as Antonio designed it, based off of many late 70s and early 1980s supercar designs, with sweeping, hard angles, thin headlights, angular side intakes for the mid-engine layout, and llouvers. The interior however, received a complete upgrade. Digital displays instead of LED matrix screens, carbon fiber and alcantara instead of suede and plastic, power windows, power seats, heated seats, and scaled perfectly to fit the 7'7" frame of Etrius vanRandr. The car was updated with electric power steering, active suspension components, antilock brakes, and much better tires than ever would have been possible in the 80s.