RLS Ravix Swaps: The Bastion, Vivace & Ardente

The Ravix V8 family is finding its way into even more engine bays.

Following the original Bastion release, this update expands RLS Ravix Swaps to the Cherrier Vivace platform including the new Ardente.

Fitting a Ravix V8 into the smaller Cherrier chassis required much more than adding an engine slot. The swap features purpose-built cut-firewall bodies, custom engine mounts, cooling and fuel-system upgrades, reinforced rear suspension and driveline components, transmission support, and complete exhaust systems.

The Ardente also receives its own power-bulge hood and vehicle-specific exhaust tips, giving the swap a properly integrated appearance.

A new ready-to-drive configuration is included:Ardente ATR, A lightweight, naturally aspirated 6.5L LRX V8 build with a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.

Prefer building your own? The Vivace and Ardente support the Ravix OHV cross-plane and DOHC flat-plane V8 families, along with multiple engine internals, intake systems, headers, ECUs, camshafts, exhausts, transmissions, engine mounts, radiators, and other supporting parts.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The original Bastion content is still included, featuring three ready-to-drive ATR configurations:

Custom ATR - A naturally aspirated 6.5L V8 street build producing 652 HP.

Redtail ATR - A supercharged widebody monster producing 942 HP.

Track ATR - A naturally aspirated, high-revving performance build delivering 830 HP.

This update also introduces paintable Ravix engine components, restored starter sounds, improved audio balancing, updated materials, configuration fixes, and several refinements across the existing Bastion swap.

The Ravix is officially out of its own engine bay and it is not stopping here.

A huge thank you to everyone supporting the project through Patreon. Your support makes releases and expansions like this possible.

Changes

Added Ravix V8 swap support for the Cherrier Vivace and Ardente

Added the ready-to-drive Ardente ATR configuration

Added cut-firewall Vivace and Ardente bodies

Added an Ardente power-bulge hood

Added vehicle-specific exhaust systems and tips

Added supporting cooling, fuel, suspension, driveline, and transmission parts

Added paintable Ravix engine components

Restored engine starter sounds

Adjusted Ravix audio levels

Updated materials and existing Bastion content

Fixed configuration issues

Updated for BeamNG.drive 0.39

Credits

RLS Vehicle Labs Team