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Instant Access has commercially released a selection of mods and tools for Grand Prix 2 again for those of you without internet (what are you doing here?) that updates the sim to the 1997 season and also adds Donington Park and Brands Hatch.
The pack includes a comprehensive Windows-based editor for GP2 that allows you to change grip levels, engine power, car weights, pit lane positions and speed limits, camera positions, likelihood of car failure and gives split-time information. There are 22 new car cockpits (11 SVGA and 11 VGA) that replicate those on the 1997 grid. There are 10 new and updated tracks for the 1997 season.
Race at any of the following tracks:
– Albert Park (Australian Grand Prix 1996-1997 layout)
– Circuit Oscar Galvez (Argentinean Grand Prix 1995-1997 layout)
– Nurburgring (Luxembourg/European Grand Prix 1995-1997 layout)
– Zeltweg (Austrian Grand Prix 1997 layout)
– revised Silverstone (British Grand Prix 1997 layout)
– revised Imola (San Marino Grand Prix 1995-1997 layout)
– Paul Ricard
– Donnington Park
– Brands Hatch
– Zandvoort
Detailed track guides for the both original circuits and the new circuits included with this product.
They have released a demo version including Paul Ricard and the Minardi cockpit only:
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Check out the press release below:
Perfect Grand Prix: Track Pack
Release Date: UK: Out Now
Europe: Out Now
Format: PC CD Rom
SRP: £19.99
Barcode: 5025895 510200
Age Rating: All agesThe exceptionally unique feature of Perfect Grand Prix: Track Pack is the editor, which not only allows the player to change different aspects of Grand Prix 2, including replacing the standard cockpit layout with any of the updated, realistic 1997 cockpits. It also controls the installation and set up of new cars, tracks and driver helmets. In addition to this innovative editor, Track Pack also has 10 fast and furious, new and updated racing circuits.
• The latest, most authentic representation of the 1997 Grand Prix season
• 10 tracks – every one either updated or new
• 2 extra tracks included are Donington Park & Brands Hatch
• Grip and engine power levels for all sessions and any driver
• Weights, rev limits, and torque for every car
• Variable camera positions
• New, up-to-date, 1997 season cock-pit designs
• Includes a unique editor which allows the user to change both appearance and content of GP2
• Developed & created by fans, for fans – every new and modified track in this expansion pack has been painstakingly created by dedicated Grand Prix fans. Each track has different features and attributes and will test players skills to the absolute limit
• Easy to use interface – With our NEW Windows Interface and automated installation, you will be racing round the new and improved tracks in next to no time without any effort at all.System Requirements:
– PC CD-ROM IBM PC and 100% Compatible (PC 486/66MHz or higher.)
– Windows 95™ – 16Mb RAM required (This program will not run on Windows 3.1)
– VGA or SVGA and 2-speed CD-ROM or faster required.
– Microsoft Mouse or compatibleNOTE: This product requires a full licensed version of the original software package that this product supports to function.
For further information call Tel: +44 181 205 2596 Fax: +44 181 200 9882 email: press@instantaccess.com
GP2 is a simulation of the 1994 Formula One World Championship. It includes the 16 tracks from the season and allows the player to select from 14 teams.
