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RSC contains a database of 153 developers, 467 software titles, 374 cars, 42 bikes, 242 tracks and more...Originally known as Papyrus Design, the legendary Massachusetts-based software studio developed highly-regarded simulation titles and published with Electronic Arts, Virgin Interactive and Sierra before their shutdown by Vivendi, owners of Sierra, in 2004.
Co-founded by arguably the father of the modern racing simulation, David Kaemmer, the studio created NASCAR and IndyCar titles that consistently pushed the genre forwards.
Their groundbreaking Grand Prix Legends game engine was used in three NASCAR titles between 2001-2003, evolving to become iRacing after Kaemmer re-acquired former Papyrus assets for his new company.
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After teasing the IR-18 in their recent UI update, rFactor 2 developer Studio 397 today officially announced that the newest Indy car will be coming to their product next week in time for the Motorsport Games Pro Challenge event that will feature real INDYCAR Series drivers.
For those not aware, Motorsport Games (who own Studio 397 and the rFactor 2 product) have the rights to produce an INDYCAR Series title, so this is the first time we’ll see them work together in any official way.
Technical Specifications:
length: 5123.18mm
Width: 1943.1mm to 1917.7mm minimum (1917.7mm minimum and 1949.45mm maximum for ovals) measured outside rim to rim
Wheelbase: 2984.5mm to 3086mm
Engine: Honda HI21R Indy-V-6, Chevy IndyCar V6
Capacity: 2.2 litre (134.25 cubic inches) V-6, twin-turbocharged
Output: 550-700 horsepower, depending on turboboost pressure used at track
Transmission: XTRAC #1011 gearbox. Six forward gears, one reverse gear, Mega-Line Assisted Gear Shift (paddle-shift)
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rF2 is a simulation designed to simulate any type of multi-wheeled vehicle of any era, supports modding directly, and features an advanced physics, suspension, and tire model.
