Studio 397 released some balancing changes to the GTE class at the start of January, 2021. And now a big rFactor 2 GT3 Balance of Performance update has been released It covers a total of 13 cars including both the 2018 and 2019 Audi R8 GT3, and the 2017 and 2020 Bentley Continental GT3. Along with the specific changes to each car, Studio 397 have also looked at some changes … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 RCCO eX ZERO 2021 Update 1.33 Released
Electric cars are a growing part of sim racing just as in the real world of motorsport. And both cases are evolving in parallel. One example is the rFactor 2 RCCO eX ZERo 2021 Update 1.33 released by Studio 397 for the concept car developed with former DTM champion Mike Rockenfeller. One of the big changes is that the car will now have energy regeneration under braking, … [Read more...]
Enduracers Release Their Alpine A110 Series Mod for rFactor 2
The sim racing modding scene continues to evolve, as Enduracers release their Alpine A110 Series Mod for rFactor 2. It's particularly interesting as they collaborated with the Signatech Alpine team to bring both a Cup and GT4 version of the car into the game. And the result is a high fidelity and detailed 3D model which features 4k paint schemes taken from different years … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 GTE Update Released
Drivers of Grand Touring Endurance cars will be interested to see a new rFactor 2 GTE update released now. The changes are applied to six cars within the Studio 397 racing sim, with an overall improvement to aerodynamics across the class. With some drivers finding the GTE cars unstable and prone to oversteer when drafting rivals, there's now been a tweak to hopefully prevent … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 December 2020 Build Update and Endurance Pack 2 DLC
Every racing sim developer has been working hard to push out new content and updates before breaking for the festive season, and Studio 397 are no exception with the rFactor 2 December 2020 Build Update and Endurance Pack 2 DLC announced. First up is the December 2020 Build Update, which focuses mainly on online racing and the new competition system going live. It's the … [Read more...]
The Corvette C8.R Is Coming Soon To rFactor 2
Studio 397 have announced that the Corvette C8.R is coming soon to rFactor 2, joining the Cadillac DPI.V.R in development, and following the release of the RCCO eX_ZERO_2021. The GTLM and GTE car began competing in the 2020 season, and claimed the IMSA GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship at the first attempt with six victories. In the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Release The Electric RCCO eX ZERO 2021
Creating sim racing concept cars with motorsport professionals and constructors splits opinions, but you might be convinced it's a good idea as rFactor 2 release the electric RCCO eX ZERO 2021. Which has moved on from the 2020 year designation since it was mentioned at the end of November... With experience simulating the Formula E Gen1 and Gen2 cars, Studio 397 have some … [Read more...]
rFactor 2 Hotfixes Released For The Ferrari 488
Appearing as standalone DLC last week, today has seen rFactor 2 hotfixes released for the Ferrari 488 GT3 and the previous GTE version which appeared in May 2020. Available for £4.55 via Steam, the Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo 2020 replicates a car developed over the winter of 2019 to be even more successful in GT racing than the previous versions. So it's likely to have similar … [Read more...]
2020 Bentley Continental GT3 and a GT3 BOP Update for rFactor 2
Time to go endurance or GT racing once again with the 2020 Bentley Continental GT3 and a GT3 BOP update for rFactor 2. The new car is available free to any racers who already own either the existing 2017 Bentley Continental GT3 DLC, or the rFactor 2 GT3 bundle. Bentley has competed in GT racing since 2014 with the Continental, including victory in the 2015 Blancpain GT … [Read more...]
The Radical SR3 XX Launches in rFactor 2
We've seen lots of awareness around sim racing and the virtual opportunities for drivers, racing championships and manufacturers. And now the Radical SR3 XX launches in rFactor 2 before it becomes available to test drive in the real world! Coincidentally based in the same city as us (Peterborough, UK), the Radical SR3 XX features new technology to make it smarter and give … [Read more...]
2020 BMW M2 CS Racing Released for rFactor 2
It's always impressive when developers respond quickly to the latest motorsport changes. But with the 2020 BMW M2 CS Racing released for rFactor 2 on the same day as the real world car, it's some impressive work by Studio 397. And it potentially means people planning to drive the 2020 BMW M2 CS Racing next season might be jumping onto rFactor 2 right now to get some … [Read more...]
The rFactor 2 Car List
There are lots of cars available in rFactor 2 created by developers Studio 397, so we've collected them all in our rFactor 2 car list. In addition, there are also plenty of third party vehicles available via the Steam Workshop for the game. In total, Studio 397 has created 69 cars for rFactor, including replicas of real vehicles, and some models 'inspired' by real racing … [Read more...]