Kunos Simulazioni has released the fifth DLC pack for Assetto Corsa Competizione on PC, the Challengers Pack.
ACC’s latest DLC pack is the Challengers Pack DLC, composed mostly of spec series race cars.
This is the fifth DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione, following the release of the GT4 Pack, Intercontinental GT Pack, British GT Pack, and 2020 GT World Challenge Pack.
Here is an overview about what is included in the new DLC:
Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II – The only true GT3 car to be released here is the newest Audi GT3 car. ACC already has the R8 LMS and LMS Evo, and this is another step forward for the Audi. Improvements to the aero and suspension aren’t major, but enough to soften the edge of a car known for its narrow effective tire window. It remains generally nimble, with good overall handling.
BMW M2 CS Racing – The newest BMW to be added to this sim is the M2 CS Racing. A sub-400 horsepower spec series car that drives unlike anything in the sim to date. This car is designed for wheel-to-wheel racing, where the advantage goes to the driver that can conserve momentum effectively. The car will tend to understeer if pushed too hard through a corner, so a well-trained left foot that can slow the car just enough to allow efficient cornering is a must.
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo – Kunos has given players the most powerful car in ACC to date as part of this pack. Ferrari’s 488 Challenge Evo effectively a 488 GT3 without compliance to GT3 regulations. The twin-turbo charged, mid-mounted 3.9L V8 engine produces an impressive 670 horsepower and 760 Newton-meters of torque. It’s heavier than its GT3 counterpart, so the incredible power figures and resulting straight line speeds are balanced with longer braking zones. The Challenge Evo drives as an absolute blast in ACC, with huge top speeds and enough torque to seldom warrant using 1st or 2nd gear.
Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo2 – The Super Trofeo is nothing new to Assetto Corsa Competizione, but this new version outperforms its predecessor by almost any metric. While the old Super Trofeo in ACC was nervous, the new Evo2 is a confident, fast monster on the track. Its 5.2L V10 engine maintains the roar we’ve come to expect from the Lambo and Audi models in this title, and the striking looks of the Super Trofeo may help make this a popular choice for one-make races very soon.
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) - Porsche Cup cars hold the distinction of being the biggest selling race car in the world, and it might also be the most popular sim car as well, with its presence in nearly all modern racing sims. Porsche’s newest Cup car, based on the 992 version of the 911, potentially shaves seconds off the lap times of its predecessors while retaining the challenging driving style we have come to associate with the Porsche Cup car. Aerodynamics have changed with the new Cup car, including a larger, gooseneck mounted rear wing. It’s a fun, fast spec series car that should prove as popular as the previous Cup car.
The spec series focus is an unexpected direction for the sim known as the go-to GT3 and GT4 sim, but the new car lineup opens up driving options. One of these options could be a three-make race, since the Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche cars are somewhat balanced in overall lap times but possessing different strengths.
ACC’s latest DLC pack is the Challengers Pack DLC, composed mostly of spec series race cars.
This is the fifth DLC for Assetto Corsa Competizione, following the release of the GT4 Pack, Intercontinental GT Pack, British GT Pack, and 2020 GT World Challenge Pack.
Here is an overview about what is included in the new DLC:
Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II – The only true GT3 car to be released here is the newest Audi GT3 car. ACC already has the R8 LMS and LMS Evo, and this is another step forward for the Audi. Improvements to the aero and suspension aren’t major, but enough to soften the edge of a car known for its narrow effective tire window. It remains generally nimble, with good overall handling.
BMW M2 CS Racing – The newest BMW to be added to this sim is the M2 CS Racing. A sub-400 horsepower spec series car that drives unlike anything in the sim to date. This car is designed for wheel-to-wheel racing, where the advantage goes to the driver that can conserve momentum effectively. The car will tend to understeer if pushed too hard through a corner, so a well-trained left foot that can slow the car just enough to allow efficient cornering is a must.
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo – Kunos has given players the most powerful car in ACC to date as part of this pack. Ferrari’s 488 Challenge Evo effectively a 488 GT3 without compliance to GT3 regulations. The twin-turbo charged, mid-mounted 3.9L V8 engine produces an impressive 670 horsepower and 760 Newton-meters of torque. It’s heavier than its GT3 counterpart, so the incredible power figures and resulting straight line speeds are balanced with longer braking zones. The Challenge Evo drives as an absolute blast in ACC, with huge top speeds and enough torque to seldom warrant using 1st or 2nd gear.
Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Evo2 – The Super Trofeo is nothing new to Assetto Corsa Competizione, but this new version outperforms its predecessor by almost any metric. While the old Super Trofeo in ACC was nervous, the new Evo2 is a confident, fast monster on the track. Its 5.2L V10 engine maintains the roar we’ve come to expect from the Lambo and Audi models in this title, and the striking looks of the Super Trofeo may help make this a popular choice for one-make races very soon.
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) - Porsche Cup cars hold the distinction of being the biggest selling race car in the world, and it might also be the most popular sim car as well, with its presence in nearly all modern racing sims. Porsche’s newest Cup car, based on the 992 version of the 911, potentially shaves seconds off the lap times of its predecessors while retaining the challenging driving style we have come to associate with the Porsche Cup car. Aerodynamics have changed with the new Cup car, including a larger, gooseneck mounted rear wing. It’s a fun, fast spec series car that should prove as popular as the previous Cup car.
The spec series focus is an unexpected direction for the sim known as the go-to GT3 and GT4 sim, but the new car lineup opens up driving options. One of these options could be a three-make race, since the Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche cars are somewhat balanced in overall lap times but possessing different strengths.
