RaceRoom | Audi R8 LMS GT3, Audio Teasers, VW ID.R & More - News Bonanza

Paul Jeffrey · Dec 18, 2020

Sector3 Studios are doing sterling work behind the scenes to get their Christmas packages ready for the upcoming December update, with recent days seeing plenty of exciting announcements for the simulation.

Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo Confirmed.
VW Scirocco G2 Sound Preview.
VW ID.R Confirmed.

Wow, I've been away for a couple of days and Sector3 Studios decide to make the most content announcements, previews, teasers and general goodness than they have done at any single point in the last 12 months - that'll teach me to be away from RD duties for too long in future.

So, catching up on things, what exactly is new to talk about in the world of RaceRoom Racing Experience. In no particular order, let's kick things off with some good old GT3 action...

Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO Announced
Yes, GT3 fans are set to have another toy in which to enjoy within the simulation - the latest generation of the very successful Audi R8 LMS range is coming to RaceRoom Racing Experience - the R8 LMS EVO!

585 HP (depending on BOP)
305 km/h Top Speed
V10 engine
Six-speed transmission

Group 2 VW Scirocco sound teaser
We spoke a few days ago about the awesome announcement that another historic car will be heading to RaceRoom Racing Experience, this Group 2 specification Volkswagen Scirocco to be precise, and seeing as pretty much anything from days gone by sound incredible, and RaceRoom are know for great audio, the studio have posted this rather enjoyable preview video of the car engine... and yes, I care not what the modern world thinks, old school propulsion still rules.

Volkswagen ID.R
On the exact opposite of the sound spectrum, the spectacular VW ID.R electric car is finally coming to the RaceRoom Racing Experience main simulation, having been available for a while now as part of online esport competitions. A glimpse at the future, its certainly fast.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1339177762129653760

Right, that catches us back up for a bit.. the new update is coming out on December 21st so not long left to wait !

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DKOliver · Dec 18, 2020

Looking forward to trying the final version of the ID.R. I have been driving the new RCCO electric car in rFactor 2 lately, and it's a lot of fun, and this one looks to be even faster

Tormentor · Dec 18, 2020

Not to forget they announced Audi R8 LMS GT4 and Audi R8 LMS GT2, Watgins Glen, and just in this moment I've watched a clip on youtube BRANDS HATCH GP is comming...

Ryann · Dec 18, 2020

That DX9 thing still looks great!

Deleted member 526227 · Dec 18, 2020

This update seems to be really massive. Physics improvements, new tracks, revised tracks, promising new cars...Monday will be a big R3E evening for me.

Dady Cairo · Dec 18, 2020

The first electric car i will buy in a sim.

Bob Silver · Dec 18, 2020

The Scirocco reminds me...what's the status of GT Legends 2 could be. I'm into oldschool metal

RaceNut · Dec 18, 2020

Great stuff coming our way for the Holidays! Whoohoo!

Bico70 · Dec 18, 2020

Welcome to the jungle! all seem very boxy, but at least is something...

Slapped · Dec 18, 2020

Tormentor said:
Not to forget they announced Audi R8 LMS GT4 and Audi R8 LMS GT2, Watgins Glen, and just in this moment I've watched a clip on youtube BRANDS HATCH GP is comming...

About bloody time. Despite its apparent simplicity the GP circuit is probably only second to the Nordschleife in terms of needing a very technical approach, and requiring a non obvious line to getting a good lap time.

I'm awaiting those little laughing emojis to appear below the post

bgil66 · Dec 18, 2020

I remember being at The Glen and spoke to Romain Dumas that I was trying to get to his time he did, he smiled and said "have fun"

Cheesenium · Dec 18, 2020

Finally. IDR was insanely fun to drive during the competition.

Dux · Dec 18, 2020

Deleted member 526227 · Dec 19, 2020

Dady Cairo said:
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The first electric car i will buy in a sim.

It's not the first e-car for me, but will be the first I'm going to drive seriously. Gonna be great in a mixed field with this pure power and corner speed, and its limits in top speed where others can catch it again.

Trebor901 · Dec 19, 2020

I like their little troll in the brands gp video. Think they should add more UK tracks tbh. We've got some really good race tracks in the country. Knockhill being one of them. Anything around there is spectacular to watch. Thruxton being another.

Dazmaniac · Dec 19, 2020

Hahahaha.

Yeah that opening to thew BH video was funny. Brands Indy reversed, lol.

Had always wondered when Brands Hatch GP would arrive. Now we know.

Agree on the UK tracks too. They have added a swathe of lesser known Swedish circuits. I think RRRE would be an ideal title for the Snetterton's, Crofts, Tburxton's, Knockhill's, Cadwell Park's, Donington's of this world

Deleted member 526227 · Dec 19, 2020

Oh yes, especially Donington and Oulton Park were a great achievment.

The Flying Hun · Dec 19, 2020

Wait - does this mean no Brands Hatch reversed layout then? How much longer do we need to wait?

UMC 22 · Dec 19, 2020

Hahaha, great opening to the vid! Nice to know the devs have a sense of humour.

Really looking forward to having one of my favourite tracks in my favourite sim at last. I do wonder what our community is going to do with itself though... what are we going to spend the next decade unitedly begging for?

And yes, some other Brit tracks would be a great addition too. Donington and Oulton Park would be the next two I'd love to see.

Trebor901 · Dec 20, 2020

Dazmaniac said:
Hahahaha.

Yeah that opening to thew BH video was funny. Brands Indy reversed, lol.

Had always wondered when Brands Hatch GP would arrive. Now we know.

Agree on the UK tracks too. They have added a swathe of lesser known Swedish circuits. I think RRRE would be an ideal title for the Snetterton's, Crofts, Tburxton's, Knockhill's, Cadwell Park's, Donington's of this world

Croft would be a great shout, tight, technical but also has a fast section too. Snetterton is already in plenty of sims along with Donington.