Paul Jeffrey
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Sector3 Studios have released a few more teaser images of the upcoming Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 machine from the 2016 World Touring Car Championship - due to appear in RaceRoom Racing Experience this year as part of the newly updated WTCC 2016 car pack.
The Volvo brand as a whole has a rather bizarre cult status amongst racing fans, with many 'neutral' fans following the Swedish marque throughout its many motorsport activities. Perhaps as a leftover from the early British Touring Car days fielding the venerable 850 estate, or maybe due to the lively appearance of more recent models and a status of somewhat the underdog in racing circles, it is in no doubt that the inclusion on the S60 Polestar TC1 due to be added to the WTCC 2016 pack is a very welcome move by Sector3, and the car should prove very popular amongst fans of the sim.
The version due to be released for RaceRoom Racing Experience is the same car as piloted by Fredrik Ekblom, Thed Bjork, Robert Dahlgren and Nestor Girolami during the 2016 season as it went up against opposition from Honda, Citroen, Chevrolet and Lada on route to securing victory in Japan and tenth overall in the drivers championship for Bjork.
No definite release date for the S60 or WTCC 2016 pack has been revealed, however judging from the recent shots the car looks to be in an advanced state of development already so one could reasonable expect to see a release in the next couple of months.
For those who are interested you can see the relevant car data below for the Volvo S60 Polestar TC1 World Touring Car machine:
Engine: 4-cylinder, 1595 cc, Drive–E Volvo
Drive: FWD
Power: 400 HP
Max rpm: 8500 rpm
Gearbox: 6-speed sequential
Suspension: MacPherson front and rear, adjustable Öhlins dampers
Brakes front: 4-piston caliper, 390mm ventilated discs
Brakes rear: 2-piston caliper, 280mm ventilated discs
Rims: 18″ with five-bolt pattern
Body: Steel and carbon fibre
Weight: 1100 kg
RaceRoom Racing Experience is a free to play racing simulation by Sector3 Studios for Windows PC. The base game can be downloaded and played for free, with limited content. Additional content such as the DTM and WTCC packs can be purchased separately via the in game store.
Check out the RaceRoom Racing Experience sub forum to catch all the latest news regarding the simulation. Hang out with fellow fans of the title and join up to one of our RaceRoom Racing Experience club events - a no pressure racing club where drivers of all skill and experience levels are welcome. Join in the conversation today!
Do you like the look of the new Volvo for RaceRoom? Looking forward to the 2016 WTCC joining the sim? Do you think WTCC style cars are well represented in RaceRoom? Let us know in the comments section below!
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