Assetto Corsa: New Mazda MX5 Previews

[Paul Jeffrey]

Kunos Simulazioni have released several preview images of the new Mazda MX5 due to form part of the upcoming JDM DLC for Assetto Corsa.

Forming part of a Japanese DLC package, the 2016 World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year will be making its debut in Kunos' racing simulator on the 18th of May. The little MX5 has proven to be a popular choice for several years now in racing titles such as iRacing, and there is no reason why AC's version should prove to be any less popular with fans of the game.

The 2015 MX5 is a nimble 129hp rear wheel drive sports car that should encourage close on-track action whilst providing an entertaining driving experience. Kunos have indicated the JDM Car Pack will also include a more performance oriented MX5 Cup Car - a 155hp dedicated racing version of the little MX5 road-going equivalent.

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Are you looking forward to trying the MX5 2016 in Assetto Corsa? Will you be purchasing the JDM DLC? Which car are you most excited to try? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

[Brownninja97]

So little positive reaction or any reaction about the RX-7 while this was my first choice to buy as second hand car in Gran Turismo and upgrade throughout the game. Iconic for Mazda and tuners. I just know I will paint one .
Fast and Furious anyone? Vin Diesel's first ride in the movie series....almost forgot how arcade the racing looked

Yeah i think one of the main positives of this pack will be how painters will be able to go nuts. I expect a ton of various skins being made, there is a lot of fandom behind pretty much all of the cars in the pack. The itasha painters may come out of the woodwork as well

 

[Enzo Fazzi]

I think Toyota GT86 vs Mazda RX-7 will be interesting. Though the RX-7 outperforming (+50hp if it's the twin turbo) and underweighing (-200kg) the GT86, its suspension and technical aspects are 15 years older which should mean the Toyota will gain in grip and manoevrability, right?

Nah, 50hp more and 200kg less is too much of a difference, I think the RX-7 would destroy the GT86.

 

[Blimey]

Let's hope for something useful in the 1.6 update if it even comes with the DLC.

 

[Brownninja97]

Let's hope for something useful in the 1.6 update if it even comes with the DLC.

yeah wordpress sponsors at the tenth turn of every track -_-

well depends on what you think is useful though its not been a long time since 1.5 came out so im not expecting some massive paradigm shift.

 

[Grand Tourist]

Nah, 50hp more and 200kg less is too much of a difference, I think the RX-7 would destroy the GT86.

We'll soon find out
FYI:
Top Gear lap
- GT86 : 1:31.3 (partly wet)
-RX8 : 1:31.8 (dry)
no record of the RX-7 but don't count that Toyota out just yet

 

[St3fan]

There is no way anyone can get angry with this happy car.

Also the RX-7 should destroy the GT86. I think GT86 should be on par with the ND Miata if the ND is North America specs.

 

[Stiggus Maximus]

We'll soon find out
FYI:
Top Gear lap
- GT86 : 1:31.3 (partly wet)
-RX8 : 1:31.8 (dry)
no record of the RX-7 but don't count that Toyota out just yet

RX7 and RX8 are completely different animals, RX7 will completely destroy the GT86.

I'm looking forward to 370z vs M3 vs Mustang GT matchups

 

[St3fan]

We'll soon find out
FYI:
Top Gear lap
- GT86 : 1:31.3 (partly wet)
-RX8 : 1:31.8 (dry)
no record of the RX-7 but don't count that Toyota out just yet

RX7 FD3S and RX8 tested on Top Gear should be like 1 second different 0 to 60.

 

[Alain Leduc]

RX7 FD3S and RX8 tested on Top Gear should be like 1 second different 0 to 60.

Wow this pack is really good!
The MX5 Cup is surprisingly fast and so easy to drive but fun!

 

[Ville-Samuli Mutanen]

Wow this pack is really good!
The MX5 Cup is surprisingly fast and so easy to drive but fun!

Easy to drive but really tricky to drive fast.