Here’s everything you need to know about the Bolt Cape in Car Mechanic Simulator.
Car Mechanic Simulator has over 150 cars you can fix and restore in-game. There’s a good mix of sedans, coupes, classic cars, muscle cars, and many others to appeal to car enthusiasts.
One iconic-looking car in the game is the Bolt Cape MK4. Fans of 1960s automobiles will love the nostalgic looks and itching to restore these beauties to their former glory.
This quick guide will walk you through everything about the Bolt Cape MK4.
What is the Bolt Cape in Car Mechanic Simulator
The Bolt Cape MK4 is a 5-seater full-size car based on the 1968 Chevrolet Bel Air (third facelift version). It is powered by a V8 1carb OHV engine that produces 249 Horsepower at 3720 RPM and 511 N.m of Torque at 3015 RPM. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a V8 OHV gearbox. The Bolt Cape weighs 1969 Kg.
The Bolt Cape MK4 is a base car in the Car Mechanic Simulator, but it can be tuned to a maximum of 492 Horsepower and 868 N.m of Torque. Its other variants feature varying power outputs and tuning potential.
Factory color options for the Bolt Cape include Black, Light Blue, Silver, White, Blue, Red, and Purple in Gloss, Solid, and Metallic finishes. You can find the Bolt Cape MK4 in Barns, the Junkyard, or the Auction.
Bolt Cape Variants in Car Mechanic Simulator
The Bolt Cape MK4 has three variants featuring different engine setups, power output, weight, gearbox, and tuning potential.
F-Mill
- Engine: 16 OHV
- Power: 153 Horsepower @ 4185 RPM
- Torque: 308 N.m @ 2415 RPM
- Gearbox: I6 B
- Drivetrain: RWD
- Weight: 1870 Kg
- Tuning Potential: 187 HP @ 2800 RPM, 478 N.m @ 2505 RPM
MK4 Supercharged
- Engine: V8 2 Carb OHV Supercharged
- Power: 517 Horsepower @ 4285 RPM
- Torque: 972 N.m @ 2825 RPM
- Gearbox: V8 OHV
- Drivetrain: RWD
- Weight: 1969 Kg
- Tuning Potential: 1039HP @ 4305 RPM, 1929 N.m @ 2835 RPM
MK4 Drag Build
- Engine: V8 2 Carb OHV Supercharged
- Power: 517 Horsepower @ 4285 RPM
- Torque: 972 N.m @ 2825 RPM
- Gearbox: V8 OHV
- Drivetrain: RWD
- Weight: 1750 Kg
- Tuning Potential: 980 HP @ 4305 RPM, 972 N.m @ 1822 RPM
What engines can go in Bolt Cape MK4?
You have three engine swap options for the Bolt Cape MK4 in Car Mechanic Simulator. Here are all three options.
- V8 2 Carb OHV
- V8 Hemi 440 (V8 OHV MAG)
- V8 Hemi 440 Sixpack (V8 OHV 6P)
The V8 2carb OHV is one of the most common V8 engines in the game. In stock configuration, the V8 2carb produces 330 Horsepower and 579 N.m of Torque and uses the V8 OHV gearbox. Some cars that use the same engine include the Bolt Rollet, Chieftain Bandit, and Salem Spectre Fastback, among many others.
Another engine you can swap onto your Bolt Cape MK4 is the V8 Hemi 440, previously known as the V8 OHV MAG. The V8 Hemi 440 produces 326 Horsepower and 650 N.m of Torque and uses the V8 OHV F gearbox.
The V8 440 Sixpack is another engine you can swap onto the Bolt Cape MK4. This V8 variant produces the most power out of all the engine swap options at 343 Horsepower and 679 N.m of Torque. Like the V8 Hemi 440, the V8 Hemi 440 Sixpack also uses the V8 OHV F gearbox.
Bolt Cape MK7
The Bolt Cape MK7 is a more modern variant of the Bolt Cape MK4 but is based on the 1994 Chevrolet Impala. The Bolt Cape MK7 features a V8 SOHC FME engine capable of 222 Horsepower at 4975 RPM and 359 N.m or Torque at 3660 RPM. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a V8 SOHC FME gearbox.
Unlike the MK4, the Bolt Cape MK7 has no variants in the game, but you can tune it to a maximum of 383 Horsepower and 584 N.m of Torque. The MK7 also has three Engine Swap options using the following engines:
- V8 DOHC AXK – 309 HP/393 N.m
- V8 DOHC Supercharged – 584 HP/724 N.m
- V8 DOHC CGM – 426 HP/569 N.m
Final Thoughts
The Chevrolet Bel Air fans will want to get their hands on the Bolt Cape MK4 in Car Mechanic Simulator. Despite old age, the Bolt Cape MK4’s powerful V8 engine makes it a decent drag platform with the right mods. Fortunately, you can easily find the Bolt Cape MK4 in Bars, the Junkyard, or Auction and swap out the engine with any of the three variants outlined above.
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