New Car Class For Ultra Realistic RACE PRO!

January 13, 2009

Car Class Reveal: GT Classes

RACE Pro features three GT Classes:
GT Pro, GT Sport and GT Club. GT Pro is the fastest of the three classes,
followed by GT Sport and GT Club. Each GT class features all out race cars
presented in full race trim. What differentiate the three classes are levels of
tuning on engines, the amount of chassis improvements allowed, and tyre and
wheel sizes.

The GT classes in RACE Pro have been
designed to mimic real GT classes from around the world. RACE Pro features a
mixture of rules from major GT championships to ensure the best possible balance
in terms of performance amongst the cars whilst also ensuring that each car
performs like its real life counterpart. Tools used in RACE Pro to balance
performance are air intake restrictors and restrictions to the aerodynamic
package. With the cars properly balanced, the choice of which car to race can be
based on factors other than sheer performance.

1. GT PRO

a) Saleen S7R Manufacturer
Overview: Saleen Inc. Saleen Inc. is an American manufacturer based in Irvine,
California. Saleen manufactures high performance limited-edition sports cars as
well automotive equipment. Steve Saleen, a former race car driver, founded the
company Saleen Autosport in 1984, the same year the company introduced the first
Saleen Mustang. The Saleen S7R has had much success in GT racing all over the
world. Key Stats Power: 608 bhp @ 6000 rpm

  • Torque: 768 Nm @ 5250 rpm

  • Weight: 1140 kg

  • Top speed: > 300 km/h

b) Viper GTS-R

Manufacturer Overview: Chrysler
(Chrysler Holding LLC) Walter P. Chrysler founded the Chrysler Corporation in
1925 in Detroit. The purchase of Dodge and the creation of the DeSoto and
Plymouth divisions in 1928 made Chrysler the third of Detroit’s “Big Three”
automakers. Known for many years as Detroit’s engineering company, Chrysler
Corporation gained fame for creating power steering, power windows, the
alternator, electronic fuel injection and the Hemi engine. In the late ’60s,
Chrysler was heavily involved with NASCAR and producing performance-oriented
cars. In 1998, German-based Daimler-Benz merged with Chrysler to form
DaimlerChrysler. Key Stats Power: 655 bhp @ 6250 rpm

Torque: 803 Nm @ 4500 rpm

Weight: 1130 kg

Top speed: > 300 km/h

2. GT SPORT

a) BMW M3 GTR

Manufacturer Overview: BMW (Bayerische
Motoren Werke) BMW is a German car and motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1916
with its headquarters in Munich. During the First World War, the company enjoyed
rapid growth building engines for military aircraft until 1918. BMW’s logo
therefore represents a rotating airplane propeller. BMW M is a division of BMW
producing sports and high-performance vehicles. Since its creation in 1972, BMW
M has had a rich history of motor sport success. BMW Group also owns the brands
Rolls-Royce and Mini. BMW has been involved successfully in Saloon, Touring,
Sports Car and Formula racing.

  • Key Stats Power: 500 bhp @ 7750
    rpm

  • Torque: 500 Nm @ 6500 rpm

  • Weight: 1180 kg

  • Top speed: > 280 km/h

b) Corvette C6R

Manufacturer Overview: Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company of Michigan was created in 1911 with its headquarters in
Detroit. Seven years later, General Motors bought the operating assets of
Chevrolet Motor Company. Following innovations such as ‘the cast iron wonder’,
an engine renowned for its remarkable durability, and the Powerglide
transmission, the first low-price competitor to offer fully automatic shifting,
the Chevrolet Corvette was introduced in 1953. The Chevrolet Corvette was the
first all-American sports car built by an American car manufacturer. The
Corvette name comes from a small, maneuverable fighting frigate and the original
emblem incorporated an American flag into the design but was later dropped.
Corvettes have a long history of combining exceptional handling and brutal
engine power into an affordable package that is significantly less expensive
than other prestigious brands with similar capabilities. Corvettes are
recognised for their power, efficiency, and affordability.

  • Key Stats Power: 610 bhp @ 6250
    rpm

  • Torque: 775 Nm @ 5250 rpm

  • Weight: 1120 kg

  • Top speed: > 300 km/h

c) Spyker C8

Manufacturer Overview: Spyker Cars
N.V. Spyker Cars N.V. is a Dutch hand-built car manufacturer headquartered in
Zeewolde, the Netherlands, and founded in 2000 by Victor R. Muller. However, the
Spyker name has a much older history. The brothers Spijker built the first
Benz-engine motorcar in 1898, then during the First World War, Spyker built
fighter aircrafts and aircraft engines. After the war, the company resumed car
production until 1925 when it ceased business. Nevertheless, the Spyker name has
not been forgotten since it is now used by modern Spyker cars.

  • Key Stats Power: 471 bhp @ 7500
    rpm

  • Torque: 468 Nm @ 5500 rpm

  • Weight: 1100 kg

  • Top speed: > 280 km/h

  • 3. GT CLUB

a) Aston Martin DBRS9

Manufacturer Overview: Aston Martin
Aston Martin is a British manufacturer of luxury performance cars with its
headquarters in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The company was founded in 1913 by Lionel
Martin and Robert Bamford. The name comes from Martin, who raced specials and
the Aston Hill Climb. From 1994 to 2007, Aston Martin was part of the Premier
Automotive group, a division of the Ford Motor Company. In 2007 Aston Martin was
sold to a consortium of two international investment houses (Investment Dar and
Adeem Investment) led by David Richards. Aston Martin has a long and successful
history in motor sports.

  • Key Stats Power: 550 bhp @ 6250
    rpm

  • Torque: 645 Nm @ 5750 rpm

  • Weight: 1270 kg

  • Top speed: > 280 km/h

b) BMW Z4

Manufacturer Overview: BMW (Bayerische
Motoren Werke) BMW is a German car and motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1916
with its headquarters in Munich. During the First World War, the company enjoyed
rapid growth building engines for military aircraft until 1918. BMW’s logo
therefore represents a rotating airplane propeller. BMW M is a division of BMW
producing sports and high-performance vehicles. Since its creation in 1972, BMW
M has had a rich history of motor sport success. BMW Group also owns the brands
Rolls-Royce and Mini. BMW has been involved successfully in Saloon, Touring,
Sports Car and Formula racing.

  • Key Stats Power: 455 bhp @ 8250
    rpm

  • Torque: 410 Nm @ 7000 rpm

  • Weight: 1145 kg

  • Top speed: > 250 km/h

About RACE Pro:

RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking
reality giving players the ultimate racing simulation experience so that nothing
gets closer to the action and thrill of professional car racing. RACE Pro
provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing world through
ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and tracks. Developed
by renowned award-winning game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing
simulators, RACE Pro is scheduled to speed into stores in January 2009
exclusively for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft.

For more information on RACE Pro,
visit www.atari.com/racepro