rFactor 2: Historical McLaren F1 Cars Released!

[Chris]

Just days after their announcement at the 2018 Sim Racing expo in Germany, right on cue, Studio 397 have released three historical McLaren Formula One cars for rFactor 2... free of charge.

Replicated with stunning attention to detail, the three vehicles brought to the increasingly popular simulator are:

1. McLaren M23 - The one that carried Fittipaldi and Hunt to WDC's in 1974 and 1976 respectively.
2. McLaren MP4/8 - The one that helped Ayrton Senna complete the greatest opening lap ever.
3. McLaren MP4/13 - The one that won the 1998 Drivers and Constructors titles with relative ease.

But don't let me talk you into it, here's a little of what Studio 397 had to say about the cars:

McLaren M23
"When McLaren introduces the M23 to the world in 1973 with first test drives, they knew already that they had created something special. Feedback from the first laps had been amazing, an easy to steer car with a great balance, thanks to nearly all the weight being close to the center, where also the tank was located.

The introduction to the Formula 1 World Championship was marked as a complete success before even going into the cars first race, since McLaren managed to put their brand new M23 right on Pole Position."

McLaren MP4/8
"While the car featured innovative technology and an advanced chassis, the team was being led [sic] down by engine in the end, which didn't offer as much performance as their competition was able to produce. Nevertheless this car put up a fight for the championship, especially since it featured automatic programmable gearbox, traction control and a host of other options, leaving the driver with more resources to concentrate solely on fighting for the top spots."

McLaren MP4/13
"Designed by Adrian Newey, the new MP4/13 was a perfect fit to the new rule-set and the grooved tyres. Efficient aerodynamics teamed up with the most powerful engine (780bhp) on the grid, the car immediately dominated the series and turned the first race into a pure McLaren showcase. Every single competitor got lapped at least once during the Australian Grand Prix, just a sign of what was to come for the rest of the season."


So there you have it. Three iconic F1 cars, for free and they're available for download right now. So what are you waiting for?!

 Tried the new content? Let us know what you think in the comments below, and be sure to stay up to date with all the latest simracing news here at RaceDepartment (especially once our Editor-in-Chief gets back from the Expo!)

 

[Davebrave]

ui and hud maybe last things to do. its working so update when game is done.priority first

Agree. I'm happy with how things are evolving. If they were focused on UI with little content updates we will be complaining about the lack of cars and tracks. Besides, we can think that the UI is the easiest part, but it might be the opposite or just not enough cost effective... in any case, it'll be released.

Looking back to 2016 (when I bought the game) I see it as I bought an "Early Access" game that is still growing and more alive than never. It isn't perfect like any other piece of software, but lately I'm totally hooked to it.

 

[Case_]

I must be missing the "set quick laptime" DLC...

 

[muzikant]

Nothing suspect about it, to be honest. The initial release of the MP4/8 accidentally included a rear wing with a DRS feature. Obviously that was a mistake that slipped through testing and we had to correct it as soon as it got discovered. Late yesterday evening an update was deployed (both on the workshop and for the rFactor 2 demo) and we restarted the first round of competition. Everything is up and running now, so if you fancy trying to set a quick lap time, go for it!

Thanks Marcel for the beatifull cars!!!

I hope for more in the future
And maybe a track pack with orginal tracks from that area. The old F1 cars is always my cup of tea

Big compliments to you and S397

 

[Crash T Dummy]

Nothing suspect about it, to be honest. The initial release of the MP4/8 accidentally included a rear wing with a DRS feature. Obviously that was a mistake that slipped through testing and we had to correct it as soon as it got discovered. Late yesterday evening an update was deployed (both on the workshop and for the rFactor 2 demo) and we restarted the first round of competition. Everything is up and running now, so if you fancy trying to set a quick lap time, go for it!

If only, Senna would have won the 93 title with a DRS advantage.

 

[Pav997]

Here's hoping the DRS issue was the reason I was so far off the pace lol

 

[JaimeDK]

I've tried yesterday a bit the 3 beauties on Watkins glen and at Zandvoort and the MP 4/8 is my favorite of all!, I love it. You know I just love cars that just drive perfect without adjusting the settings!, sorry I'm a simple man. Best classic F1 cars are from early '90s! IMO.
Thanks Studio 397.

 

[T_rac3]

So true. Sounds like a $25 demo..lame!

Don't be so harsh. It is only Early Access v. 0.1.2. And with this 25 you will get the full game and what will come in future.
From sources:
"During a recent interview with Marko.. the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo was confirmed to be featured in ACC.. other SRO series in ACC will be investigated after the release of the 2019 Blancpain GT Series content, that could include the Asian GT and the Pirelli cup, this could include the tracks that go with them series..."

You don't even must play it now. Just make some money saving for when will be full release at 45
And do you remember first steps rFactor2 did with DX11? What was then and what it is now .

 

[T_rac3]

And one very exciting news it is this, McLarren Shadow. More details here:
https://www.studio-397.com/mclaren-shadow-rfactor2/

 

[Gevatter]

From sources:
"During a recent interview with Marko.. the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup and Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo was confirmed to be featured in ACC.. other SRO series in ACC will be investigated after the release of the 2019 Blancpain GT Series content, that could include the Asian GT and the Pirelli cup, this could include the tracks that go with them series..."

Could you link those sources? I've heard a rumor about Super Trofeo and Porsche GT3 Cup, but no confirmation yet. Would be great tho.

(Sorry for OT )

 

[Two Hands]

I only briefly had time to try out the mp4/8 last night. It was awesome though

 

[walken]

A strange trouble: mp 4/8 is ALWAYS with automatic gear change !!! changed it to Up only, manual, lower only, nothing, the car changes Always gear automatically as I get out of pitlane. Have a g27 and no other car give me this trouble !!! Same for MP 4/8 and shadow model too.

Any ideas ???

thanks a lot

 

[makan]

A strange trouble: mp 4/8 is ALWAYS with automatic gear change !!! changed it to Up only, manual, lower only, nothing, the car changes Always gear automatically as I get out of pitlane. Have a g27 and no other car give me this trouble !!! Same for MP 4/8 and shadow model too.
Any ideas ???
thanks a lot

This car had automatic gear change IRL.
Are you sure in setup settings you changed automatic upshift / downshift to off?

 

[Alex Townsend]

And one very exciting news it is this, McLarren Shadow. More details here:
https://www.studio-397.com/mclaren-shadow-rfactor2/

Keeps crashing for me.
Mod could not be installed
MOD download failed

But I've already been able to load the same combo up in single player without issue...

 

[T_rac3]

Keeps crashing for me

I didn't tried my self. Maybe I will have some time Saturday.

Could you link those sources?

No, my sources also heard it from their sources and so on
Sorry for OT

 

[Nano10]

Any settings for Logitech G27 wheel?. Thanks

 

[walken]

This car had automatic gear change IRL.
Are you sure in setup settings you changed automatic upshift / downshift to off?
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Not sure..... huuummmhhh....in setup? .... i'll Take a look... is possible! Thank you

 

[RichardHessels]

Gave those old monster a ride on the big Mige with a very small Sparco... damn that was fun, kept smiling while it almost hurted. Going to be reminded off it tomorrow, while still smiling.

 

[tlsmikey]

Why is the FFB so light on the M23? I have to crank it up to around 1.8 compared to the rest of the cars that are at 1.0.

 

[NBH]

One tiny nitpick on the MP4/8's TV cams the mirrors and dash are black. Typical rFactor but it would be nice to have for replay purposes

 

[Case_]

Why is the FFB so light on the M23? I have to crank it up to around 1.8 compared to the rest of the cars that are at 1.0.

It's not, it's just that the dynamic range of FFB on that car is pretty big. It feels light under normal driving, but it can load up right to the point of clipping in faster corners, even with the default 1.0 multiplier. With 1.8, there must be plenty of situations where you are clipping.