I need you in my life right now Forza Horizon 2. Actually, i haven't even been thinking about this game much and this is one of my favorite franchises. What the hell are we supposed to do with all these games?
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New bunch of cars announced
2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter
The Rally Fighter is what the word “awesome” was truly meant to describe. A prototypical race body and tube-frame chassis set on a massive suspension, with huge tires and the grunt of a GM LS3 under the hood pushing the rear wheels. Yes, you read correctly, the rear wheels only. In the style of the most successful Baja racers, the Rally Fighter doesn’t need the encumbrance of 4x4 components to lead the pack through any terrain you can throw at it. Through and through the Rally Fighter is tough as nails, and ready to carry four people in the safety of its rugged roll cage to just about anywhere on Earth. Where will you test it?
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL represented such a huge leap forward in production car design, technology, and style that it is difficult to imagine just how revolutionary it was upon its introduction. Considering how iconic it has remained, and how well-known the car’s signature doors are even to non-enthusiasts, it certainly looks the part. Gullwing doors aside, the low coupe’s rakish profile looked nothing like the dinosaurs it shared the road with—all the more amazing considering how conventional most of Mercedes’ aging designs were at the time. As attractive as the body shell, resembling the W194 racer that inspired it, it’s what’s under the skin that makes the 300SL so groundbreaking. The 3-liter inline six cylinder engine, while related to the unit in the large Type 300 sedan, benefitted from the development it saw in action in the W194, and sported a new cylinder head and mechanical fuel injection to produce more than 240 horsepower in road-going trim. Like the racer, the Gullwing also utilized tube-frame construction, part of which passed through where conventional doors would go, which explains the distinctive door arrangement. The “SL” part of the name stands for “Sport Leicht,” or “sport light,” and the regular Gullwing was very light—but it could be made lighter by ordering the optional aluminum alloy body for a substantial fee. Speaking of substantial costs, the rare and beautiful Gullwing commands prices at auction that suit its position as the ultimate Mercedes road-going coupe.
1958 Aston Martin DBR1
Coast through a corner and roll onto the throttle: the whine of the straight-cut gears gives way to a syncopated baritone that has few equals. Many cars are compared to growling or bellowing animals, but the DBR1’s inline six truly sounds like a very large lion clearing its throat — one of the most primal-sounding motors in automotive history. The DBR1 was not only named after Aston Martin owner David Brown, it also fulfilled his decade-long ambition to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 at the hands of none other than Carroll Shelby and his co-driver Ray Salvadori. The DBR1 also carried Stirling Moss to two of his four victories at the 1000km Nürburgring, run on the notoriously difficult Nürburgring Nordschleife. It did so not with raw power, although the 3-liter motor made 254 horsepower, but a combination of lightweight construction, slippery aerodynamics, and superior driving dynamics. Some of that lightness was due to the extensive use of magnesium alloy in the body, just 0.03 inches thick and quite fragile. Ultimately, the DBR1’s career ended with the win at Le Mans, as Brown had satisfied his ambition to win the championship and turned the company’s focus to single-seater racing. As such, the DBR1 gives drivers the unique experience of driving a beautiful car at the height of its development and success.
The remaining week four cars are here:
2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter
The Rally Fighter is what the word “awesome” was truly meant to describe. A prototypical race body and tube-frame chassis set on a massive suspension, with huge tires and the grunt of a GM LS3 under the hood pushing the rear wheels. Yes, you read correctly, the rear wheels only. In the style of the most successful Baja racers, the Rally Fighter doesn’t need the encumbrance of 4x4 components to lead the pack through any terrain you can throw at it. Through and through the Rally Fighter is tough as nails, and ready to carry four people in the safety of its rugged roll cage to just about anywhere on Earth. Where will you test it?
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
The Mercedes-Benz 300SL represented such a huge leap forward in production car design, technology, and style that it is difficult to imagine just how revolutionary it was upon its introduction. Considering how iconic it has remained, and how well-known the car’s signature doors are even to non-enthusiasts, it certainly looks the part. Gullwing doors aside, the low coupe’s rakish profile looked nothing like the dinosaurs it shared the road with—all the more amazing considering how conventional most of Mercedes’ aging designs were at the time. As attractive as the body shell, resembling the W194 racer that inspired it, it’s what’s under the skin that makes the 300SL so groundbreaking. The 3-liter inline six cylinder engine, while related to the unit in the large Type 300 sedan, benefitted from the development it saw in action in the W194, and sported a new cylinder head and mechanical fuel injection to produce more than 240 horsepower in road-going trim. Like the racer, the Gullwing also utilized tube-frame construction, part of which passed through where conventional doors would go, which explains the distinctive door arrangement. The “SL” part of the name stands for “Sport Leicht,” or “sport light,” and the regular Gullwing was very light—but it could be made lighter by ordering the optional aluminum alloy body for a substantial fee. Speaking of substantial costs, the rare and beautiful Gullwing commands prices at auction that suit its position as the ultimate Mercedes road-going coupe.
1958 Aston Martin DBR1
Coast through a corner and roll onto the throttle: the whine of the straight-cut gears gives way to a syncopated baritone that has few equals. Many cars are compared to growling or bellowing animals, but the DBR1’s inline six truly sounds like a very large lion clearing its throat — one of the most primal-sounding motors in automotive history. The DBR1 was not only named after Aston Martin owner David Brown, it also fulfilled his decade-long ambition to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 at the hands of none other than Carroll Shelby and his co-driver Ray Salvadori. The DBR1 also carried Stirling Moss to two of his four victories at the 1000km Nürburgring, run on the notoriously difficult Nürburgring Nordschleife. It did so not with raw power, although the 3-liter motor made 254 horsepower, but a combination of lightweight construction, slippery aerodynamics, and superior driving dynamics. Some of that lightness was due to the extensive use of magnesium alloy in the body, just 0.03 inches thick and quite fragile. Ultimately, the DBR1’s career ended with the win at Le Mans, as Brown had satisfied his ambition to win the championship and turned the company’s focus to single-seater racing. As such, the DBR1 gives drivers the unique experience of driving a beautiful car at the height of its development and success.
The remaining week four cars are here:
- 2008 BMW M3
- 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
- 1968 Dodge Dart HEMI Super Stock
- 2013 Ford Focus ST
- 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
- 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
- 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
- 2013 Subaru BRZ
- 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
- 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco S
Indeed. Based on the overwhelming size of this game and everything going on, it's probably the best looking racer this gen so far. I know they said it has hundreds of hours of gameplay, so I better get started on it now!
Best looking racer is the racer that looks the best. No ifs or this and that, so FH2 is not the best looking racer( drive club looks better). Now, before people attack with 2 be 4s and machetes, I will say the game look fantastic. Car models look awesome, weather looks great, lighting looks very good. Most of all though, it looks fun, and fun was the impression horizon 1 left above all else.
I'm usually cockpit only, but was babysitting a friends son and he only played third person. To tell the truth it felt easier...
Yeah, I'm not sure any racer on any platform can touch Drive Club from a graphics standpoint- it really is ridonkulous. That said, I find this one surprisingly close. Watching it full screen on my TV in High rez is amazing. I wonder if anyone has counted the trees on the mountains in the distance yet
You know what will be fantastic? When my drivatar spanks you all over the track come release day(wishful thinking on my part)
I have not played a racer for a while now, and still months to go before I do. You may be in with a small window of superiority
Nice. I can't tell if that is the 2 seater or the 4 seater though?@[user]Kvally[/user] This is all you will see in your rear view mirror
and you can take that to the bank!
@[user]Kvally[/user] This is all you will see in your rear view mirror
and you can take that to the bank!
He will see you driving off in the wrong direction? Oh I see! You will hit him, and when he looks in his mirror as he is spinning around, he will see you driving off- in the right direction, of course- to win the day!!
Dude, that's mean.
So you noticed MF's can't drive also?
I love Drivatars because it really comes close to emulating the way my friends truly drive. Like my one bud will do anything to pass a car, upto and including ramming their tail end.looking forward to met your drivatar Kvally - cu in FH2You know what will be fantastic? When my drivatar spanks you all over the track come release day
WoooWW !!! This game is about having fun. The reward system reminds me of PGR. (+ the graphics in the game are getter better and better each time we see a new build) Awesomeness awaits
Game On
Video still works for me, but yeah, it's the same video you posted. Just straight from the source.
It actually showed exactly what you just posted. So you have not missed it
Haha awesomeeeeeeee.
Alright I'm not trying to rekindle a console war, but I thought this off cam footage was interesting:
Racing fan wet dream. Only thing missing is a story (my opinion). This coming also to PC right, riGHT?
They both look mighty fine. It's not much of a comparison though. Are there any that use the same views/ weather conditions? bit too small to appreciate the details too.
The closer FH2 gets to DC, the better in my mind!
Neither one.
Crashing through a European city kind of has a Midtown Madness vibe to it. It would be cool if they mixed up some of those type missions with the race event stuff we have seen.
Looking forward to this game. The original Horizon is one of the best open world racers made. Love the mix they bring to this game.
Looking forward to this game. The original Horizon is one of the best open world racers made. Love the mix they bring to this game.
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