Automobilista: 2017 Stock Car Brazil Coming in New Update

[Paul Jeffrey]

Reiza Studios have revealed a few sneaky teaser images from some exciting new content coming to Automobilista… introducing the new 2017 specification Stock Car Brazil Series!

Due to form part of the upcoming build 1.4.5, Reiza will be adding the 2017 Stock Car Brazil series as a free addition to their PC exclusive racing simulation, Automobilista.

Now down to just a single manufacturer in the form of the Chevrolet Cruze, the Stock Car Brazil update will surely be a welcome addition to a simulation that made its name as the official game of the series all the way back in 2012.

With new bodywork, more performance and better handling, the 2017 spec Cruze should produce a significantly enhanced experience over that the current model of cars already simulated within the title. Coming complete with all the drivers and liveries of the 2017 season, the new update will surely be well received by fans of the long running and spectacular Brazil based championship.

Additional to the new content, Reiza have been hard at work making yet more visual improvements to some of the circuits already found in the game, with preview images released for Cadwell Park, Curvelo, Imola, Interlagos, Santa Cruz do Sul, Spielberg, Taruma and the Virginia International Raceway locations. Other highlights include a brand new track (Curvelo) plus a newly revamped push-to-pass functionality featuring complete series rules and LED indicators plus their use with the game AI.

On the subject of AI, the new build will also feature yet more refinements to the way the Artificial Intelligence interact with both the player car and other AI on track. The new build should now reduce the hesitance to overtake that has often been complained about in previous builds of the title, hopefully going some way towards improving yet further the offline playability of this underrated simulation.

Build 1.4.5 is expected to release as early as the coming weekend, alongside the latest 'Reiza Development Roadmap'.

Automobilista is a PC exclusive racing simulation from Reiza Studios, available via the Steam network.

Don't forget to check out the Automobilista sub forum here at RaceDepartment to keep abreast of the latest news and discussions with regards to the simulation. We have a massive mod database where you can check out and download a selection of cars, tracks, skins, apps and other such third party content, plus of course we host some incredible club racing events on a regular weekly basis. If you want to become involved in the action yourself, check out the Automobilista Racing Clubs and Leagues sub forum and sign yourself up to a race today!



Pleased to see Stock Car 2017 coming to the sim? Which other series would you like to see adding in future? Happy with the progress of AMS so far? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

[TheReaper GT]

Hmmm, wish they'd reconsider VR.

How are they different? Just familiarizing.

Don't know about the game car. The real life car has new engine heads, wider aero tunels in the front and wider restrictor.

 

[JoelGL]

Don't know about the game car. The real life car has new engine heads, wider aero tunels in the front and wider restrictor.

Thanks, though I'm not an expert, so do these have to do with the Push-to-Pass (PTP) function (why PTP is now different)?

 

[TheReaper GT]

Thanks, though I'm not an expert, so do these have to do with the Push-to-Pass (PTP) function (why PTP is now different)?

Not sure how it works now in the game, in real life the PTP opens the restrictor wider. I assume since the default restrictor size is bigger, the PTP size is also bigger.

 

[Alex72]

I love it. Sounds super.

 

[Wedge]

gotta love reiza

 

[maxipolo]

nice !

it's crazy to see more updates on rfactor 2 / AMS than games like assetto corsa

 

[CC]

nice !

it's crazy to see more updates on rfactor 2 / AMS than games like assetto corsa

AC is a DLC Freight Train ..............................

 

[holihon2012]

oh oh oh ohhhhhhhhhhhh........CAN'T WAITTTTTTTTTTTT !!!!!

 

[Boby Kim]

Real drivers opinion has no value sadly ...

Max drove F1 2017 and said it was very realistic

Because he is able to win in the game

 

[Boby Kim]

I feel like a spoiled child. Thank u Reiza....thank u big time. I have never seen a dev with so much dedication and love for their product. Love ya

 

[DaVeX↯]

Real drivers opinion has no value sadly ...

Max drove F1 2017 and said it was very realistic

Barrichello use it as everyday SIM and I trust him more than Max...so why not?
Btw, it looks and drive awesome!

From the Beta for you guys...

 

[CCKaren]

Not sure how it works now in the game, in real life the PTP opens the restrictor wider. I assume since the default restrictor size is bigger, the PTP size is also bigger.

There's also a 5 second delay between pressing the button and PTP activating, to prevent it being used as a defensive tool in reaction to the car behind.

 

[Matheus Machado]

Does someone have any idea if there was an update to the physics apart from the push to pass system?

By the way PTP doesn't open the restrictor wider, it is controlled via letting the throttle fully open the choke plate.

 

[Andy_J]

Another great update and some great free content. Thanks Reiza.

 

[JoelGL]

There's also a 5 second delay between pressing the button and PTP activating, to prevent it being used as a defensive tool in reaction to the car behind.

BTW, under what title is PTP set in controllers, so I can assign it to a button? TIA.

 

[TheReaper GT]

BTW, under what title is PTP set in controllers, so I can assign it to a button? TIA.

Temporary boost

 

[JoelGL]

Temporary boost

Thanks. Sorry, forgot, is there an indication on car's HUD that it's available (like DRS)?

 

[Jan Mikuž]

AI folk happy, MP folk bored to death. :/

Outside of iracing, where in the sim world could I find a regularly populated clean open server to have a quick race or two in the evening ?

 

[TheReaper GT]

AI folk happy, MP folk bored to death. :/

Outside of iracing, where in the sim world could I find a regularly populated clean open server to have a quick race or two in the evening ?

Open servers are always a chance game... your best bet is to find yourself a good group of organized players or even a league. I'm sure every single sim has a good group that fits your requirements.

 

[samcar304]

Open servers are always a chance game... your best bet is to find yourself a good group of organized players or even a league. I'm sure every single sim has a good group that fits your requirements.

THIS^^^^ Never judge a game by its "casual" open lobby player base or lack of it. To truly unlock the potential and ability of any racing game a League or a great group of individuals will improve your experience ten fold... Not to mention its a great way to interact with the community and have great chats with people who share the same passion as you. And potentially make new friends too