Devel Sixteen Prototype

: This article is about the concept version used in Asphalt 8. For the production version in Asphalt 9, see Devel Sixteen.
The Devel Sixteen Prototype, also simply known as Devel Sixteen or Devel 16, is a mid-engined hypercar concept by Devel, also known as Defining Extreme Vehicles Car Industry LLC.
== Description ==
Revealed at the 2013 Dubai Motor Show, the Devel Sixteen Prototype, the company's first car, was described as having a "5000 HP" V16 engine, being capable of doing 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h) in 1.8 seconds, and having a top speed of 348 mph (560 km/h).
The Devel Sixteen's 12.3 L (12,291 cc) V16 engine, built by Steve Morris Engines, is quad-turbocharged and produces at 7,000 rpm and at 6,800 rpm on race gas and 36 psi of boost. The prototype made and . On 92-octane pump fuel and 20 psi of boost, these figures are lowered to and .
The Devel Sixteen Prototype is rear mid-engined and rear-wheel-drive, using a four-speed automatic. The car weighs , giving it a massive power-to-weight ratio of per tonne or per hp.
In November 2017, it was revealed that Devel had also teamed up with the Italian firm Manifattura Automobile Torino to build the Devel Sixteen. The updated Devel Sixteen model was revealed at the 2017 Dubai Auto Show on November 14, 2017.
The current model is known as the 2018 Devel Sixteen and features a noticeably smoother exterior - from certain angles, the 2018 Devel bears a resemblance to the Lamborghini Veneno and Pagani Huayra - but otherwise keeps most of the original Devel Sixteen Prototype's traits.
The 2018 Devel Sixteen has 3 versions: A 1500 hp entry-level V8-engine powered version, a 3000 hp V16-engine version and a 5007 hp top-tier version of the Devel Sixteen, designed for purely drag racing.
== Asphalt 8: Airborne ==
=== Summary ===
The Devel Sixteen Prototype was added in the Elite Cars Update as a high Class S car, with the following rank statistics:
*Starting rank: 1582
**This was changed to 1814 in the 2019 Holiday Update.
*MAX rank: 1746 (+164)
**This was changed to 1841 (+27) in the Fifteenth Anniversary Update.
*MAX+PRO rank: 1810 (+64)
**This was changed to 1865 in ? Update
**This was change to 1858 (+17) in the Fifteenth Anniversary Update. 
*0808 Elite Tuning rank: 1840
**This was removed in the Sixth Anniversary Update.
*Tuning Kit bonus: +36
**This was changed to +55 in the Fifteenth Anniversary Update.
*Speed Modifier: 85.74%
**This was removed in the 2019 Holiday Update.
*Stock to MAX+PRO rank difference: 228
**This was changed to 44 in the Fifteenth Anniversary Update.
*Upgrade rank percentages: 2/68/2/28
*Nitro Efficiency: 6.5/9.5/13
=== Performance ===
=== v2.4.0 - v4.9.1 ===
The Devel Sixteen Prototype, just like the Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS and BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage, acts as a departure from the trend of top Class S cars with very well-balanced stats or rapid acceleration. Its performance is built on those of the 2016 Camaro SS and 3.0 CSL Hommage, but with even more focus on top speed over everything else.
The Devel Sixteen Prototype was the third-fastest vehicle in the game in terms of real total speed, with a maximum total speed of 324.6 mph (522.6 km/h). This was broken by the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition with a speed of 335.2 mph (539.8 km/h). The 2018 Spring Update saw the introduction of the Kawasaki Ninja H2R, which exceeds it with 327.4 mph (527.1 km/h) when using supercharged nitro.
The Devel Sixteen, however, did hold the record of fastest Class S vehicle in terms of real total top speed, one that was finally broken after over a year by the aforementioned Kawasaki Ninja H2R. Due to its weight of , the Devel Sixteen largely lacks in all other performance aspects, especially handling.
The Devel Sixteen, with its aforementioned weight, as well as its large size, is largely considered one of the worst-handling Class S cars, alongside the nanoFlowcell QUANT FE and Cadillac 16 Concept. When making turns, the Devel Sixteen has a very wide turning radius, even more so than that of the 2016 Camaro SS. Its drifting is especially very lacking, even more so at very high speeds, meaning that Devel Sixteen users have to make use of both the drift-brake trick and entering the corner into a drift earlier than normal. Prolonged drifts are very harmful to the Devel Sixteen's speed, meaning that it struggles to get through some corners with ease.
Owing to its extreme focus on raw top speed, the Devel Sixteen Prototype has the same type of nitro as the Camaro and Hommage, but has unique nitro efficiency, at 8/12/16. This is still considered only average, though, as the Camaro has longer-lasting nitro at 7/10/16.
The Devel Sixteen, upon its release, was the best S Class car in the game, but with the introduction of later, better cars, especially the Apollo Intensa Emozione, 2018 McLaren X2, Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4, McLaren 600LT, Koenigsegg Regera, Ferrari FXX K and Koenigsegg Jesko its dominance is void now.
=== v5.0.0 - Present ===
As of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update, the Devel Sixteen Prototype now features much faster acceleration and much better drifting capabilities. Its speed of 507 km/h with its improved performance is sufficient to compete with cars such as the Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4, 2018 McLaren X2, and McLaren 600LT.
=== Usage ===
==== Events ====
Upon its introduction, the Devel Sixteen Prototype, while having restrictive availability, became the best car in Class S on most tracks until the introduction of the Aston Martin Vulcan, Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, and Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition. Even with its poor handling, the Devel Sixteen still filled the Top 100 in the Class S leaderboards for most tracks, especially Tokyo, although this is no longer true today due to the introduction of cars like the Apollo Intensa Emozione and McLaren X2.
As of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update, the Devel Sixteen Prototype can serve as a good alternative to the Koenigsegg Jesko and Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 due to its improved acceleration and drifting capabilities. 
==== Multiplayer ====
A MAX+PRO Devel Sixteen Prototype could be used in Multiplayer, although this comes at a very high risk of being matched against the likes of the AM Vulcan, Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport, TRION NEMESIS, and McLaren Mercedes MP4-25, all of which are just as competitive but for lower prices and better overall stats. This is especially even worse if the track happens to be a notoriously difficult one like Sector 8, Venice, or Patagonia (especially Crystal Lake and Avalanche Alley), where the Devel Sixteen struggles to perform efficiently in due to its aforementioned handling.
Adding on to that, with its slow acceleration compared to its main rivals, the Devel Sixteen will need at least 2 laps in order to overtake its opponents.
The Devel Sixteen Prototype counts towards the Off the Charts collection which awards a total of 2 Double Credits and 5 Class S Upgrades when both versions are completed.
As of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update, the Devel Sixteen Prototype is more competitive for Multiplayer due to its improved acceleration and drifting.
=== Price ===
The Devel Sixteen had an original buying price of that was updated to and later decreased to on March 23, 2018. As of the 2019 Holiday Update, the price is now removed and the tokens price was increased to but was also removed from the Garage for certain players. The Fifteenth Anniversary Update made the Devel Sixteen available again but with an increased price of .
The car was on sale for a limited-time during the following dates: 
*August 13 - 19, 2020: 
*November 5 - 13, 2020: (10% off)
*June 1 - June 30, 2021: (50% off)
Tune-ups cost  and take 2h 30 min to finish. The Sixth Anniversary Update removed the car's Elite status.
As of the Gangstar Season Update, upgrades require 55 of each , , , and , 60 , 60 , 160 and .
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