The main story begins in Volume 1: Prologue.
Author's Note:
Optional reference for readers interested in character vehicle details.Fictional content; accuracy not guaranteed.Full disclaimer in Prologue.
[Spoiler Alert – Ownership Info Ahead]
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Revision: 4; 20/10/2025
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Dong-seung:
(2021 Genesis GV80)
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")
Based on the Mercedes-Maybach S680 Guard.
Powertrain Concept: BMW B57 3.0L diesel I6 range extender retrofit, using a large VTG turbo locked at a fixed RPM to act as a high-output generator.Engine 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
Comment: 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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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. It's not just a car, it's 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: Refers to a vehicle with four passenger doors and a rear liftgate or hatch, which is counted as the fifth "door" due to its access to the cabin or cargo area. Common in hatchbacks, wagons, and SUVs.