rFactor 2 New Tyre Update & Car Improvements

rFactor 2 New Tyre Update & Car Improvements

The work going on at rfactor 2 shows a new tyre update and improvements to many cars including the GTE class in its recent update.

Whilst it may not grab all the headlines, rFactor 2 is one of those sim racing titles that goes about its business, recently it had a new tyre update and improvements to some of its car roster. So what’s available in this update that has been publically released.

To purchase rFactor 2 visit: Studio-397 – Racing Simulation

  • Full compatibility to the brand new sound engine
  • Brand new BOP setup
  • Latest generation tyres
  • Engine and brake cooling
  • New shift protection enhancements

Below is the listed layout applied per vehicle:

Aston Martin Vantage GTE 3.09

  • New Tires
  • New engine cooling parameters
  • New brake cooling parameters
  • Added Goodyear sidewalls
  • Added shift protection
  • Upgraded to new sound engine
  • +20kg, +7% aero drag
  • -6L fuel tank for standard package and -1L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel)
  • less sensitive aero to ride height change
  • Added LMV 2021 liveries

BMW M8 GTE 3.09

  • New Tires
  • New engine cooling parameters
  • Separate front and rear brake cooling settings
  • Added Goodyear sidewalls
  • Added shift protection
  • Upgraded to new sound engine
  • -10kg, +4% aero drag
  • -8L fuel tank for standard package and -3L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel)
  • less sensitive aero to ride height change
  • Added LMV 2021 liveries

Corvette C7R GTE 3.09

  • New Tires
  • New engine cooling parameters
  • Separate front and rear brake cooling settings
  • Added Goodyear sidewalls
  • Added shift protection
  • Upgraded to new sound engine
  • -5kg, +17% aero drag
  • less sensitive aero to ride height change

Corvette C8R GTE 3.09

  • New Tires
  • New engine cooling parameters
  • Separate front and rear brake cooling settings
  • Added Goodyear sidewalls
  • Added shift protection
  • Upgraded to new sound engine
  • -10kg, +5% aero drag
  • -6L fuel tank for standard package and -3L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel)
  • less sensitive aero to ride height change
  • Added LMV 2021 liveries

Ferrari 488 GTE 3.09

  • New Tires
  • New engine cooling parameters
  • Separate front and rear brake cooling settings
  • Added Goodyear sidewalls
  • Added shift protection
  • Upgraded to new sound engine
  • -5kg
  • -5L fuel tank for standard package and -4L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel)
  • less sensitive aero to ride height change
  • Added LMV 2021 liveries

Porsche 991RSR GTE 3.09

  • New Tires
  • New engine cooling parameters
  • Separate front and rear brake cooling settings
  • Added Goodyear sidewalls
  • Added shift protection
  • Upgraded to new sound engine
  • +10kg, +4% aero drag
  • -8L fuel tank for standard package and -1L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel)
  • less sensitive aero to ride height change
  • Added LMV 2021 liveries

Oreca 3.01

  • New Tires
  • New engine cooling parameters
  • Separate front and rear brake cooling settings
  • Added shift protection
  • Upgraded to new sound engine
  • Added LMV 2021 liveries

About rFACTOR 2

rFactor 2 is a realistic, easily extendable racing simulation from Studio 397. It offers the latest in vehicle and race customization, great graphics, outstanding multiplayer and the height of racing realism. rFactor 2 features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics, perfect for top-level esports and a rich single-player experience.

Race against a field of AI cars, or in multi-player mode against others. rFactor 2 supports a full day-night cycle as well as dynamically varying weather conditions such as rain which dynamically builds into puddles. Tracks feature “real-road” technology that changes the grip as more cars drive on it. You can run full 24 hour endurance events and in multi-player mode, driver swaps are also supported. Everything can be customized by the community, including adding new tracks and cars, and a wealth of add-ons are available on-line.Working with several partners, rFactor 2 has been used in hundreds of esport championships all over the world – in particular McLaren’s World’s Fastest Gamer and Formula E.

rFactor 2 is also an evolving product, which will be updated and added to for many years, so the list of features will expand!

To join some great leagues visit our league partners: League Partners Archives – SimRace247