Honda SuperGT data literally impossible to get
Steve Myers posted to the iRacing forum: The reason the HSV talk has died down is that it has been impossible to get data for the car. I mean literally impossible.
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Official: The RUF RT 12R Pack Announced
The RUF RT 12R iRacing official announcement has finally arrived, and it is even more ambitious than the rumors suggested. iRacing has confirmed that it is not just releasing a single car, but a comprehensive four-car package that covers the entire spectrum of performance. From the street-legal RWD and AWD monsters to the dedicated C-Spec…
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The Global Challenge: Cadillac vs. Kia
The Cadillac CTS-V iRacing setup screen is where you transform a heavy American coupe into a surgical racing tool. Because the car is a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive heavyweight with 460 horsepower and no ABS, the setup focus must be on managing weight transfer and maximizing rear traction. While the “baseline” setup is surprisingly competitive, making specific…
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Mastering the Caddy: Taming the CTS-V’s Rear End
Mastering the Cadillac CTS-V iRacing machine is a lesson in patience and weight management. Unlike the nimble open-wheelers or high-downforce prototypes, the “Caddy” is a 3,200lb heavyweight with a 460-horsepower V8 that loves to overwhelm its rear tires. To find consistent speed in the Global Challenge series, you must move beyond the “maximum attack” mindset…
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Mastering the Optima: The Art of FWD Rotation
Mastering the Kia Optima GX iRacing is an exercise in unlearning your RWD habits. In a typical racer, you use the throttle to rotate; in the Optima, you use the throttle to stabilize. To find the top step of the podium in the Global Challenge, you must learn the art of “lift-off oversteer,” manage the…
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Setup School: Taming the CTS-V’s 3,200lb Bulk
The Cadillac CTS-V iRacing experience reached its competitive peak with the creation of the Global Challenge series. This unique multi-class environment brought together two of the most disparate machines on the service: the thunderous, rear-wheel-drive Cadillac CTS-V and the nimble, front-wheel-drive Kia Optima. The resulting “grid of contrasts” became a staple of the road racing…
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About: McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Based on the groundbreaking McLaren MP4-12C road car, the McLaren MP4-12C GT3 marries Formula 1 and innovative road-car technology to create a state-of-the-art racing sports car. The McLaren MP4-12C GT3 utilizes the same carbon MonoCell chassis as the 12C road car, along its 3.8 liter McLaren V8 twin turbo M838T engine, albeit detuned to 500…
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Tech Specs: McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Details: McLaren MP4-12C GT3 Constructor: McLaren Automotive Chassis: carbon MonoCell Engine manufacturer:McLaren M838T Engine type: V8 90 deg, DOHC, spark-ignition 4-stroke Fuel type: petrol (gasoline) Fuel system: indirect injection Bore: 93 mm / 3.66 in Stroke: 69.9 mm / 2.75 in Charge system: twin, intercooled turbochargers Valves per cylinder: 4 Valves timing: dual VVT (Variable…
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Screenshots: McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Check out these screenshots of iRacing.com’s virtual McLaren MP4-12C GT3. [divider] Screenshots
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Video: McLaren MP4-12C GT3
Check out this video of iRacing’s virtual McLaren MP4-12C. Enjoy! Video created by iRacing member, Alex Horn.
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Video: Ford V8 Super Car – 2012
Check out our latest upgrade to the Ford Falcon V8 Supercar engine sounds.
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About: Ford V8 Super Car – 2012
The Ford Falcon is one of the twin staples of the hugely popular Australian V8 Supercar Series. Together with arch rival Holden Commodores, the Ford Falcons contest what many believe to be the world’s most competitive and compelling sedan championship. The series is contested on the road courses and street circuits of Australia and New…
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Tech Specs: Ford V8 Super Car – 2012
Minimum Weight (less driver) 1355 kg. (2987 lbs.) Engine Size Five liters (305 cubic inches) Engine Design V8, push rod, two valves per cylinder Compression Ratio 10.5:1 HP 635 Fuel E-85 RPM Limit 7,500 RPM Transmission 6 speed Hollinger Top Speed 306 kph (190 mph)
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iRacing and BMW partnership brings three cars to service
Here’s a look at the three cars iRacing will be bringing to the service. A little more light has been shed on the license iRacing has made with the BMW cars. Steve Myers posted that the GT3 car would run in the same class with the McLaren, the GT2 car would run in the same class…
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Kia Optima GX Launch: A New Era of FWD Racing
The Kia Optima GX iRacing launch in August 2012 was a watershed moment for the sim racing road community. As the build went live, the “Optima” immediately became a polarizing but popular addition. It was the first time iRacing members were forced to deal with “torque steer” and the unique weight transfer of a FWD…
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Official: Kia Optima GX Confirmed for 2012 Release
In June 2012, iRacing officially announced that the Kia Optima GX iRacing would join the service for the Season 3 build. This landmark announcement confirmed a deep partnership with Kia Motors America and Kinetic Motorsports to bring the 2012 Pirelli World Challenge specification to the digital track. The Kia Optima is a statement car—a machine…
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iRacing.com to Build Digital Honda for New Super GT Series
by David Phillips on May 10th, 2012 on inRacingNews.com iRacing.com has bolstered its commitment to its Asian market with the announcement of new partnerships with Japan’s Super GT Series and the Honda Motor Company. Beginning in 2013, the Japanese Super GT Series will join NASCAR, GRAND-AM, IZOD IndyCar and the Australian V8 Supercar Championship in…
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Cadillac CTS-V Launch: Heavyweight GT Performance
The Cadillac CTS-V iRacing launch in May 2012 marked a historic moment for the service, as it was the first time a high-performance GT race car was added to the base package for every member. This “gift” from Cadillac allowed over 30,000 sim racers to immediately experience the raw power of the Katech-built V8 and…
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Rumors: Kia’s Turbocharged Optima Heading to iRacing
The Kia Optima GX iRacing rumors are currently the spark for a heated debate in the road racing community. For years, the service has been dominated by rear-wheel-drive machinery, but whispers from the iRacing headquarters suggest that a radical shift toward front-wheel-drive (FWD) performance is coming. The rumors point toward a partnership with Kia Motors…
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Rumors: iRacing Partnering with RUF Automobile
The RUF RT 12R iRacing rumors are currently dominating every sim racing forum on the web. For years, iRacing members have pleaded for a rear-engine, flat-six machine to compete with the service’s growing GT field. However, with Porsche’s exclusive licensing deal with Electronic Arts remaining a “Great Wall” for other developers, iRacing has reportedly found…
