New Raft of Assetto Corsa Porsche Vol. 2 Preview Images

Paul Jeffrey · Nov 15, 2016

Kuno Simulazioni's Marco Massarutto has released a nice batch of new images from the upcoming Porsche Volume Two DLC package due to release in just seven days time, featuring iconic machinery from the 1950's right the way through to Nico Hulkenburg's 2015 Le Mans winning 919 Hybrid LMP 1 machine.

Porsche Pack Volume 2 will contain seven new models across nine variations and will be released on Steam November 22nd for a retail price of £5.99.

Porsche Volume 2 DLC Contents

Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Porsche 718 Spyder RS
Porsche Cayman GT4
Porsche 718 Boxster S Manual Transmission
Porsche 718 Boxster S PDK
Porsche 919 Hybrid 2015
Porsche 911 GT1
Porsche 962c long tail
Porsche 962c short tail

It has not yet been announced by Kunos at this early stage what free Porsche model will be included with Volume Two. Stay tuned to find out...

Assetto Corsa is available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC now. Porsche Volume One DLC is available for PC with console to follow. Porsche Volume 2 will be released on November 22nd.

For more details on the upcoming Porsche DLC packs, check out our articles covering Volume Two and Volume Three.

The Assetto Corsa sub forum here at RaceDepartment is the place to go for the latest news and discussion regarding the simulation. We hold regular club and league racing events on our servers, open to premium members and suitable for all experience levels. Our downloads section hosts a number of mods for the game, and of course we have our Modding Discussion forum, a place where modders can discuss their W.I.P. projects and share modding advice. Head over to the Assetto Corsa sub forum and take a look!

Looking forward to Porsche Volume 2? Which car are you most anticipating? Let us know in the comments section below!

Grand Tourist · Nov 16, 2016

Epistolarius said:
Why useless?

Both reach over 320km/h with the gearbox, aero and turbo adjusted. The AI just doesn't seem to make use of that for its setups (ai_default doesn't help either, already posted that up in the support forums).

This could be solved if Kunos would allow us to configure the ai opponents per car per race : turbo, aero, tyres, fuel. Just the options "high, medium, low, none and full" would be sufficient to allow for competitive race behaviour.
But getting of topic now....
Looking forward to that GT1 and comparing Kunos' LMP1 vs URD's.

Jimlaad43 · Nov 16, 2016

A new GT3 car and an LMP1? Definitely getting this pack!

TheReaper GT · Nov 16, 2016

Jimlaad43 said:
A new GT3 car and an LMP1? Definitely getting this pack!

*Road car that happens to have GT3 in the name. And because they are based on this model, the GT3 Cup and GT3 RSR also have GT3 in the name but are not GT3 spec cars.

monsieurjackb · Nov 16, 2016

The first Porsche pack was the first AC DLC I haven't bothered with, but the 919 alone makes this one worth it, let alone the other two beauties keeping it company in the first photo

Epistolarius · Nov 16, 2016

TheReaper GT said:
*Road car that happens to have GT3 in the name. And because they are based on this model, the GT3 Cup and GT3 RSR also have GT3 in the name but are not GT3 spec cars.

The 911 RSR doesn't have a GT3 in the name anymore.

Alex Townsend · Nov 16, 2016

Just so glad I got the season pass!!! Can't wait for this one

TheReaper GT · Nov 16, 2016

Epistolarius said:
The 911 RSR doesn't have a GT3 in the name anymore.

True that, I stand corrected.

Epistolarius · Nov 16, 2016

TheReaper GT said:
True that, I stand corrected.

No problem, I got that confused as well for a while after they changed it. Makes sense that they eventually dropped the GT3 from the name.

Leonardo Chaves · Nov 16, 2016

Epistolarius said:
No problem, I got that confused as well for a while after they changed it. Makes sense that they eventually dropped the GT3 from the name.

It's getting it's official launch today isn't it? The RSR.
Kind of amazing that we are getting 2 cars before the racing teams (Cup and RSR).

I like most cars on pack 2, the RS, 919, GT1 and 962 are all awesome imo.

Helmut Skrdla · Nov 16, 2016

TheReaper GT said:
*Road car that happens to have GT3 in the name. And because they are based on this model, the GT3 Cup and GT3 RSR also have GT3 in the name but are not GT3 spec cars.

Which GT3 will be the one that actually races GT3 class? I can't get my head around those naming conventions.

Epistolarius · Nov 16, 2016

Helmut Skrdla said:
Which GT3 will be the one that actually races GT3 class? I can't get my head around those naming conventions.

The Porsche 911 GT3 R.

Dirk Steffen · Nov 17, 2016

I am waiting for that Porsche 911 GT1 - this is a dream come true to finally race this very car on such a high level of detail and best possible physics in a simulator.

The other car that really peaks my interest in this pack is the Porsche 911 GT3 RS - the ultimate current street legal Porsche 911 - I am really curious how it behaves on the track (read Nordschleife).

I can't wait for the final pack giving us finally the GT3 / GTE class contender 911 RSR we waited for so long time.

This really is the best year for simulator racing thus far, now if we only had dynamic lighting, day and night transitioning and live weather in Assetto Corsa, the world would be perfect.

Dirk Steffen · Nov 17, 2016

Helmut Skrdla said:
Which GT3 will be the one that actually races GT3 class? I can't get my head around those naming conventions.

That would be the 911 RSR which can be configured to meet the diverse similar GT classes as the ACO's GTE or the several national run GT3 classes.

The 911 GT3 is basically to today's Porsche 911 RSR racing model what in 1973 the Porsche 911 RS 2.7 was to the then 911 RSR 2.8 and later 3.0 racing models - it is a naturally aspirated engined street legal rocket ship full of all current technology to be as fast on the road as a 911 can be while not being turbo charged.
Who knows it may very well be the last of it's kind as all manufacturers left and right are transitioning to turbo charging as a means of reducing emissions and lowering fuel consumption in their fleet.

Grand Tourist · Nov 17, 2016

menos | M6 said:
That would be the 911 RSR which can be configured to meet the diverse similar GT classes as the ACO's GTE or the several national run GT3 classes.

The 911 GT3 is basically to today's Porsche 911 RSR racing model what in 1973 the Porsche 911 RS 2.7 was to the then 911 RSR 2.8 and later 3.0 racing models - it is a naturally aspirated engined street legal rocket ship full of all current technology to be as fast on the road as a 911 can be while not being turbo charged.
Who knows it may very well be the last of it's kind as all manufacturers left and right are transitioning to turbo charging as a means of reducing emissions and lowering fuel consumption in their fleet.

Reducing emissions...like VW?

Epistolarius · Nov 17, 2016

menos | M6 said:
That would be the 911 RSR which can be configured to meet the diverse similar GT classes as the ACO's GTE or the several national run GT3 classes.

The 911 RSR races in GTE classes, the 911 GT3 R in GT3 classes. Two different cars, different technical basis, with the new RSR now more so than ever. The 911 GT3 RS road car (and previously the 911 GT3) is the homologation basis for those race cars.

Grand Tourist · Nov 17, 2016

Epistolarius said:
The 911 RSR races in GTE classes, the 911 GT3 R in GT3 classes. Two different cars, different technical basis, with the new RSR now more so than ever. The 911 GT3 RS road car (and previously the 911 GT3) is the homologation basis for those race cars.

Nope still confused

Radu Oros · Nov 17, 2016

menos | M6 said:
This really is the best year for simulator racing thus far, now if we only had dynamic lighting, day and night transitioning and live weather in Assetto Corsa, the world would be perfect.

Dynamic lighting there is, since you can see the hours pass from 8am to 6pm. But there isn't 24h cycle and live weather, as you said.

Dirk Steffen · Nov 17, 2016

Radu Oros said:
Dynamic lighting there is, since you can see the hours pass from 8am to 6pm. But there isn't 24h cycle and live weather, as you said.

I was referring to the current unfortunate lack of individual light sources mandatory to making realistic night racing possible (illuminating light sources of cars as headlights, brake lights, backfire, stationary light sources around track, sun, moon, …).

To me Assetto Corsa is without a doubt the simulator that feels most connected, realistic, the one I can achieve FFB settings that come quite close to road cars I drive.
Assetto Corsa also does look in my opinion the most realistic and modern compared to the current generation simulators.

The very only thing it really lacks is the lack of day/night cycles and dynamic weather.

Even without dynamic weather and true day-night cycles the addition of individual light sources would immensely improve immersion - I am looking forward to "Assetto Corsa II" - and do hope Kunos will not call it that but use a more creative successor name ;-)