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Un chaved corsa c
Finally some more hot hatches but weres the clio 200
Nippy white cup
I know I keep saying this but it really is getting better and better. There are a couple of pics of the Twingo that are very realistic....again I wish there were older hatches but beggers can't be choosers I guess
Chris
Chris
Nippy white cup
That last pic of the fiat is easily comparable with GT5 imo...just think eight of us blasting round tsukuba in those little beasts!
Chris
Chris
Un chaved corsa c
We'd be able to do a proper hot hatch test not like fifth gear's messed up one lol
Un chaved corsa c
Also i hope you can paint the standerd wheel color.
Some pure win in those screenshots. Focus RS 
Chris V6 255
ClioSport Club Member
V6 255, 182 Trophy
OMG!!!!!!!!!!
The Hot hatches look amazing!!!!!!!!!
REALLY REALLY CANT WAIT FOR THIS!!!!!
Just pre ordered ltd edition version from play.com
The Hot hatches look amazing!!!!!!!!!
REALLY REALLY CANT WAIT FOR THIS!!!!!
Just pre ordered ltd edition version from play.com
SWEET
Nippy white cup
Even tho there is a connection with GT5 I would be very surprised if it ain't in...although I would be happy if they had the R33 in this time too
Chris
Chris
Un chaved corsa c
Its one of the best cars of 09 so it will be.
It's not really as simple as that.
Chris V6 255
ClioSport Club Member
V6 255, 182 Trophy
99.999999% sure it will be in there!
Reckon the Clio 200, V6 255 & R26R will defo be in there too!
Golf GTi Mk2
What will the limited edition get over the normal?
Will it be worth an extra £15?
Will it be worth an extra £15?
..Forza Pitpass Report: Euro Sport Compacts
Euro compacts tackle the all-new Circuit de Catalunya!
Turn 10 Staff, 7.28.2009
Welcome to this Tuesday’s Forza Pitpass Report, the place where the latest content from Forza Motorsport 3 is dished out for your viewing pleasure. For those of you just joining us, make sure to have a look through all the previous reveals in our Forza Pitpass news section. There you will find all the goodies that we’ve released since our announcement at E3, so check em’ out. Going forward you can expect a healthy dosage of Forza content every other Tuesday, so check back often!
Hot of the press this week is a brand new track making its debut appearance in the Forza franchise, the glorious Circuit de Catalunya! Re-created down to every last detail, this historic track will be at your fingertips when Forza 3 hits retail shelves this October. When you’re ready for more racing action you might consider heading northeast towards Nurburg, Germany to take on one of the most menacing tracks on earth…the world famous Nurburgring Nordeschleife. Yeah…it’s back, and looks better than ever running at a brisk 60 frames a second.
We’ve put a real European twist on things this time around as along with our Catalunya/Nurburgring track reveals we’re also sporting a handful of cars we like to call “Euro Sport Compacts”. These nimble machines are sure to provide hours of entertainment as you tackle these hot tracks in Forza Motorsport 3!
See you in two weeks.
See the official Screenshot gallery here.
Euro Compacts
This eclectic group of compacts prove that European automakers take a different tack when engineering vehicles in the sub compact segment. Fuel efficiency and particulate pollution tend to put performance in the back seat but there are diamonds in the rough out there and at Turn 10 we know a proper tuning attack can turn the meekest miser into a tire-shredding bruiser. We present these Euro Chic offerings as a challenge. Remember it’s not what you start with it’s what you end up racing with that counts.
2009 Alfa Romeo Brera Ti
If looks could kill the Alfa Brera Ti would be on wanted posters throughout Europe. It’s sculpted body and chopped-top look are big attention getters. On Forza 3 drivers will appreciate the Brera’s Ti moniker, which stands for Turismo Internazionale, an acronym that Alfa Romeo uses to distinguish customized factory tuned models from standard production models. The Brera Ti offers three engines, the heartiest being a 260-horsepower V6. Let the games begin.
2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo
The MiTo has that Ugly Betty look, coming off as a scrunched up Brera. Motivation is supplied by a 1.4-liter turbo four that pumps out 155 horsepower. Alfa’s D.N.A. system customizes the MiTo driving experience with three sport settings that alter steering response, throttle response and handling response. To its credit, the MiTo is small, light and tossable and any turbo engine can be improved so use those credits wisely.
2010 Fiat 500 Abarth SS
We may need to get used to this shape as the Fiat 500, the 2008 Car of the Year across the pond, may be coming to America as a Chrysler. The Abarth SS is enticing. Its turbocharged 1.4-liter engine pumps out 160 horsepower, 25 more than a non-SS 500 Abarth. The SS looks quite zippy and has the numbers to throw down, namely 0-60 in 7.4 seconds. Doubters look no further than the 5Hundred Cup, a Fiat 500 spec car racing series for it competitive credentials…and get some good livery ideas as well.
2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec S
Just like in the real world Ford’s Fiesta Zetec S may well be overshadowed by the rally bred Focus RS in Forza Motorsport 3. The car makes 120 horsepower and takes 9.9-second to reach 60 mph. Its claim to fame is a 39.9 mpg combined fuel efficiency rating. Last we saw ‘hyper-milers’ were not a big threat on the track. Taking this car and driving it to a strong finish would be truly Schumacher-esque.
2009 Ford Focus RS
When it comes to Euro Compacts this is the bull in the china shop. With 300-plus horsepower coursing through its veins the RS has the competition against the wall, giving no quarter and no mercy. Its turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine brings a unique, deep exhaust note and a 0-60 of 5.9 seconds to the party. The RS looks to be an intoxicating blend of big power and front-wheel drive that will require adept button work to maximize performance and lower lap times.
2009 Lotus Evora
This wedgy creation is the ‘surprise package’ of the field. The world’s first mid-engine 2+2 (it is also offered as a straight two-seater) the Evora has an Exige meets Ferrari look, a 3.5-liter Toyota-sourced V6 and the physics-challenging handling that makes a Lotus a Lotus. Evora’s critical numbers are 276 horsepower, 4.9 seconds 0-60, 60-0 in a retina-popping 110 feet. Be wary the Lotus is one seriously addicting ride and you may have trouble putting the controller down.
2009 Mini Cooper JCW
The John Cooper Works version of the Mini replaces the car’s cute persona with cut-throat performance. The JCW features a tuned version of the 172-horsepower Cooper S turbocharged 1.6-liter four that pumps up the volume to the tune of 208 horsepower. The JCW feels the trickle down effect of the original’s success in Formula 1 racing and its sport tuned suspension and excellent brakes should provide an engaging drive on any track. Its classic body lines and rich racing history make for some vivid livery possibilities for the painters out there.
2009 Renault Twingo Renault Sport Cup
Here we have the French take on the hot hatch. The Cup version of the Twingo RS gives the car a decided hunkered stance with a 4mm drop. The look is backed up with revised spring rates and aggressive 17-inch wheels. With only a 133 horsepower on tap this hot hatch is luke warm compared to the competition but we salute the French’s sense of automotive style. Skilled drivers will earn their keep if they can take a Twingo and hang with the big dogs of this group.
2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X
From the land of the Eiffel Tower we go ‘off continent’ to Sweden to sample the Saab 9-3 Turbo X. The Turbo X is a 9-3 sedan transformed into a brute by dropping in a 280-horsepower turbocharged 2.8-liter DOHC V6 and an all-wheel-drive powertrain. This is the only all-wheel-drive platform in the group, which could make the Saab a legit contender, especially on tighter, more technical tracks.
2009 Seat Ibiza Cupra
Another diminutive hatchback, the Seat Ibiza Cupra provides a big bang from a small package, its 1.4-liter engine calls upon twin turbos to pound out 180 horsepower. That’s 128 horsepower per liter and the best power-to-displacement ratio in the group, better than the Focus RS’s 122/liter rating. This Spanish-bred pocket rocket has the agility of a flamenco dancer and enough spice to be a willing and able partner in the tuning garage and on the track.
2009 Vauxhall Corsa VXR
The onslaught of hatchbacks continues with the Vauxhall Corsa VXR. The VXR is the performance flagship of the Corsa range with a 180-horsepower turbocharged 1.8-liter mill under the bonnet and upgraded suspension, brakes and tires at the corners. We salute this boisterous Brit and wish it well as its will undoubtedly be tortured by the Y-button as FM3 drivers keep the VXR at full song turn after turn, lap after lap.
Volvo C30 R-Design
Remember when Volvos were so squared-off they looked like the box a car came in not the car? The Swedish carmaker has been ‘outside the box’ for some time now and the C30 R-Design drives the point home. The angular, sculpted two-door hatch features Volvo’s tried-and-proven 2.5-liter five-cylinder turbocharged T5 engine rated at a conservative 227 horsepower. All the elements for success are there painters and tuners alike should have a field day.
Euro Tracks
Circuit de Catalunya
Located northeast of Barcelona the Circuit de Catalunya is a great place to give the Seat Ibiza Cupra a proper homecoming and put it through its paces. Opened in 1991, Catalunya is home to the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. Its 2.9-mile, 16-turn racing surface features numerous high-speed corners and plenty of straights and should favor cars with a lot of big end power. This is the home of Michael Schumacher’s first win with Ferrari, can you make the podium?
Nurburgring Nordschleife
Set against the backdrop of the Eifel Mountains with the ruins of a medieval castle standing watch, the Nurburgring Nordschleife is home to the Formula 1 German Grand Prix. Dubbed the ‘Green Hell’ by Sir Jackie Stewart the Nordschleife is one of several racing configurations of the facility, which has seen cars racing on site since the late 1920s. No matter how you slice your apexes becoming a true ‘ringmeister’ on Nordschleife means you have tamed a legend.
BMW M4; S1000 RR
I wasn't really refering to the 'missile cars'. It took a seriously skilled pilot to get them performing at the front of the pack so I really didn't mind losing to them. What I meant for example was the Integra Mugello syndrome among other tracks (maple valley springs to mind) where you would lose unless you had the same car. Same with the Cayman in S class. I've not built anything else that can get within a second of that car round most tracks. But your point stands true in any case as it would be calculated the same way.
I'm going to remain pecimistic in either case until they announce clans.
I know what you're saying but missle cars and the whole AI/PI issues aside there are bound to be cars that will be dominant dependant on the track you're on. I guess you could take the whole "in the twisties" comment used on here as prime example. There are numerous winding A roads or short technical circuits that a lower powered car can hang with something that on a drag or circuit with long straights would have no hope of sticking with.
Tbh it's hard to speculate how big the gap will be but for example you only had to look at some of the races we've had on Forza 2 where the cars and mods were identical and the set up was the only factor to see how on some circuits certain cars faired better.
C
Cupster
Lol @ “Euro Sport Compacts”. HOT HATCHES FFS!
Shots are epic though!
Shots are epic though!
mk5 fiesta zetec s
cant wait for this. if they have an r26r i will ass rape the game for months
Chris V6 255
ClioSport Club Member
V6 255, 182 Trophy
Here's some career mode info
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/100/1008721p1.html
Forza Motorsport 3 might end up twice as good as its predecessor. It's certainly twice as big. The Career Mode has been completely redesigned in an effort to make the experience accessible to Forza's hardcore fans but also casual racing game players. As developer Turn 10 admits, the Career Mode in Forza 2 was too broad and too easy to get lost in if you weren't a core gamer. Over the next three days, we're taking you in-depth with Forza 3's spankin' new Career Mode. Why three days? There's just that much going on.
We're kicking things off with the basics. What follows are the nuts and bolts of Forza 3's Career Mode. Tomorrow, we'll dig deeper and look at tuning, the progression of your career and more. For today, let's just stick to what you can expect in your first season.
Your time in Career Mode is guided by a voice over from your British mentor. It's somewhat like how Travis Pastrana talked people through Codemaster's Dirt, only there's a little more hand holding here. Don't worry experienced racers, none of this has to slow you down from powering through the menus to get into a race. But what Turn 10 has done is put the entire Career Mode on a single button. If you don't know what to do first (or ever) just press A. It will always get you into the next recommended race. You don't have to read menus, search for the right race, worry about tuning or even figure out which car to use. You can always press A to launch into the action. Sure, there's plenty to do if you want to scan the menu, which we'll talk about tomorrow, but the entire career can be boiled down to that single button. Press it and go.
Catch the Forza 3 trailer here.
The first season is more linear than what you'll experience as you go further in the Career Mode. Things begin with a simple question: What kind of racer are you? Currently, Career Mode has three choices (Casual, Regular and Serious), but Turn 10 is considering adding another choice between Regular and Serious. The choice you make is in no way final -- you can alter your selection before any race. What you select determines your default settings and adjusts the AI from easy to medium to hard. You'll know if you've chosen correctly right off the bat. Before you get into Career Mode, Forza 3 places you behind the wheel of the new Audi R8. Before you even touch the surface of the new Forza, you get to test out some mid-level content, giving a taste of what can be yours for playing the Career Mode.
Your first race should, hopefully, give you the thrill of victory. Sadly, the Audi R8 won't be making it into your garage right away. It's just a tease. What comes next is perhaps the most important decision you'll make in your career. Seven "gift" cars are offered. You're not only choosing the car with which to launch your career, but you're telling the AI what you like to race. Though the cars aren't on the high end, there are some nice options. The Ford Fiesta is actually a good little racer and won't make you feel as if you're driving in slow motion. None of these initial cars will prove unwieldy and really, you don't have to know anything about cars to make a proper choice. Choose what seems to suit you and let the new adaptive Career Mode do the rest.
Yes, it really does look this good.
These seven cars offer seven paths to the start of your first season. Forza's Career Mode is dynamic, changing week-to-week based on what cars you own, what types of races you like to drive and how you drive. But in the first season, the calendar's AI is still getting to know you. So most of the dynamic elements in season one come from your initial choice. The car you select determines not only the first set of races available to you, but begins to shape the rest of your season. It also has an impact on the cars gifted to you as you progress through your career.
Did someone say gifts? Hell yes. Forza 3 showers you with presents. Like the previous Forza, racing rewards you with Driver experience and XP for the car you race. Your Driver level is the sum whole of everything you've ever done in Forza, while your car level is specific to that vehicle and earns you discounts on parts and more. The main difference from Forza 2 to Forza 3 is that with each of the first 50 levels achieved as a Driver, you're given a free car.
There are no set cars given to players. That is to say, not everyone gets the same car at level 2, 3, 4 or even 50. Remember, your first gift car comes at the start of the Career Mode when you pick from seven options. The calendar fills up with events based on the cars you own and your preferences and that same type of logic helps determine the cars you're gifted. Each level has its own behind-the-scenes performance ranking and pricing index for what can be given, but that still leaves plenty of variety.
If you're worried that picking a European car at the outset means you're only gifted European cars for the rest of your career, relax. One thing Turn 10 wants is to entice gamers to try new types of cars. So while a lot of gifted cars may be in line with what you've gravitated towards in your races, there are still going to be some free cars meant to give you a brand new sensation. Even if you hate your gift car, you can always sell it back. And if there's a car in the showroom you really want, go ahead and buy it. None of the gifted cars are "exclusive" as presents. Anything given to a racer can also be purchased from the showroom if you have the cash.
Just a sampling of the 220 events.
Expect to get quite a few cars in the first season. Some possibilities over your first few levels are the 2010 Fiat 500, Abarth SS, the 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera Ti, the 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco GT, and the Mazda MX Roadster. Also, if you're a fan of Achievements, expect to bathe in them over your first season as well. It's like hitting a win streak in Vegas. You keep playing and the Achievements keep piling up.
As you progress through your first season, you'll find a selection of new events offered. Typically there are three from which to select. There's no possibility of having an event you can't enter, because the dynamic calendar only offers those you qualify to race. There are some simple tags at the bottom of each event offering advice on which to choose. It might say one is perfect for your current car or that another is if you want a bit of a challenge. Or you can just hit the A button a few times and let the game decide.
Your first season consists of five events. Each event is two weeks long and can have quite a range of races. In the first year, you can expect most events to be three races long, with a few having upwards of six races. At the end of every other weekend, there's a Weekend Championship. These are the backbone of the calendar and the one part of Forza 3 Career Mode that doesn't dynamically change. It's in these weekend events that you truly measure your skill as a driver and the progress of your career.
Never look a gift car in the mouth... errr hood.
At the end of the season, you're given a cash bonus and a stat tally for the year. You'll see your total cash winnings for the season, experience earned and a few other nitty-gritty stats. As you progress further into your career, the seasons get longer as do the events. There are 220 total events in Forza 3, each made up of multiple races. That's more than double what was in Forza 2. There are more than 400 cars to collect, tuning to perfect, multiplayer to test out and an advanced livery editor. We'll discuss those in more depth over the following two days.
Forza Motorsport 3 ships in North America on October 27 and in Europe on October 23 (lucky b*****ds).
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/100/1008721p1.html
Forza Motorsport 3 might end up twice as good as its predecessor. It's certainly twice as big. The Career Mode has been completely redesigned in an effort to make the experience accessible to Forza's hardcore fans but also casual racing game players. As developer Turn 10 admits, the Career Mode in Forza 2 was too broad and too easy to get lost in if you weren't a core gamer. Over the next three days, we're taking you in-depth with Forza 3's spankin' new Career Mode. Why three days? There's just that much going on.
We're kicking things off with the basics. What follows are the nuts and bolts of Forza 3's Career Mode. Tomorrow, we'll dig deeper and look at tuning, the progression of your career and more. For today, let's just stick to what you can expect in your first season.
Your time in Career Mode is guided by a voice over from your British mentor. It's somewhat like how Travis Pastrana talked people through Codemaster's Dirt, only there's a little more hand holding here. Don't worry experienced racers, none of this has to slow you down from powering through the menus to get into a race. But what Turn 10 has done is put the entire Career Mode on a single button. If you don't know what to do first (or ever) just press A. It will always get you into the next recommended race. You don't have to read menus, search for the right race, worry about tuning or even figure out which car to use. You can always press A to launch into the action. Sure, there's plenty to do if you want to scan the menu, which we'll talk about tomorrow, but the entire career can be boiled down to that single button. Press it and go.
The first season is more linear than what you'll experience as you go further in the Career Mode. Things begin with a simple question: What kind of racer are you? Currently, Career Mode has three choices (Casual, Regular and Serious), but Turn 10 is considering adding another choice between Regular and Serious. The choice you make is in no way final -- you can alter your selection before any race. What you select determines your default settings and adjusts the AI from easy to medium to hard. You'll know if you've chosen correctly right off the bat. Before you get into Career Mode, Forza 3 places you behind the wheel of the new Audi R8. Before you even touch the surface of the new Forza, you get to test out some mid-level content, giving a taste of what can be yours for playing the Career Mode.
Your first race should, hopefully, give you the thrill of victory. Sadly, the Audi R8 won't be making it into your garage right away. It's just a tease. What comes next is perhaps the most important decision you'll make in your career. Seven "gift" cars are offered. You're not only choosing the car with which to launch your career, but you're telling the AI what you like to race. Though the cars aren't on the high end, there are some nice options. The Ford Fiesta is actually a good little racer and won't make you feel as if you're driving in slow motion. None of these initial cars will prove unwieldy and really, you don't have to know anything about cars to make a proper choice. Choose what seems to suit you and let the new adaptive Career Mode do the rest.
These seven cars offer seven paths to the start of your first season. Forza's Career Mode is dynamic, changing week-to-week based on what cars you own, what types of races you like to drive and how you drive. But in the first season, the calendar's AI is still getting to know you. So most of the dynamic elements in season one come from your initial choice. The car you select determines not only the first set of races available to you, but begins to shape the rest of your season. It also has an impact on the cars gifted to you as you progress through your career.
Did someone say gifts? Hell yes. Forza 3 showers you with presents. Like the previous Forza, racing rewards you with Driver experience and XP for the car you race. Your Driver level is the sum whole of everything you've ever done in Forza, while your car level is specific to that vehicle and earns you discounts on parts and more. The main difference from Forza 2 to Forza 3 is that with each of the first 50 levels achieved as a Driver, you're given a free car.
There are no set cars given to players. That is to say, not everyone gets the same car at level 2, 3, 4 or even 50. Remember, your first gift car comes at the start of the Career Mode when you pick from seven options. The calendar fills up with events based on the cars you own and your preferences and that same type of logic helps determine the cars you're gifted. Each level has its own behind-the-scenes performance ranking and pricing index for what can be given, but that still leaves plenty of variety.
If you're worried that picking a European car at the outset means you're only gifted European cars for the rest of your career, relax. One thing Turn 10 wants is to entice gamers to try new types of cars. So while a lot of gifted cars may be in line with what you've gravitated towards in your races, there are still going to be some free cars meant to give you a brand new sensation. Even if you hate your gift car, you can always sell it back. And if there's a car in the showroom you really want, go ahead and buy it. None of the gifted cars are "exclusive" as presents. Anything given to a racer can also be purchased from the showroom if you have the cash.
Expect to get quite a few cars in the first season. Some possibilities over your first few levels are the 2010 Fiat 500, Abarth SS, the 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera Ti, the 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco GT, and the Mazda MX Roadster. Also, if you're a fan of Achievements, expect to bathe in them over your first season as well. It's like hitting a win streak in Vegas. You keep playing and the Achievements keep piling up.
As you progress through your first season, you'll find a selection of new events offered. Typically there are three from which to select. There's no possibility of having an event you can't enter, because the dynamic calendar only offers those you qualify to race. There are some simple tags at the bottom of each event offering advice on which to choose. It might say one is perfect for your current car or that another is if you want a bit of a challenge. Or you can just hit the A button a few times and let the game decide.
Your first season consists of five events. Each event is two weeks long and can have quite a range of races. In the first year, you can expect most events to be three races long, with a few having upwards of six races. At the end of every other weekend, there's a Weekend Championship. These are the backbone of the calendar and the one part of Forza 3 Career Mode that doesn't dynamically change. It's in these weekend events that you truly measure your skill as a driver and the progress of your career.
At the end of the season, you're given a cash bonus and a stat tally for the year. You'll see your total cash winnings for the season, experience earned and a few other nitty-gritty stats. As you progress further into your career, the seasons get longer as do the events. There are 220 total events in Forza 3, each made up of multiple races. That's more than double what was in Forza 2. There are more than 400 cars to collect, tuning to perfect, multiplayer to test out and an advanced livery editor. We'll discuss those in more depth over the following two days.
Forza Motorsport 3 ships in North America on October 27 and in Europe on October 23 (lucky b*****ds).
W
Willy
Cannot wait for this!! thanks for posting that. Shame its right in the middle of my final year of uni, ah well
thanks for posting that. Shame its right in the middle of my final year of uni, ah well
Chris V6 255
ClioSport Club Member
V6 255, 182 Trophy
Taken from Gamespot.com
No cheating the system this time LOL
"Forza 3 will also be forgiving in ways that its predecessors weren't, though. If you make a mistake, you have the option to rewind time for what seems to be about 10 to 15 seconds, and try again. Cleverly, when you upload times to the game's leaderboards, they'll be listed only as "certified" if you didn't use the rewind feature. Purportedly, the game will also know if you gained an advantage by riding walls, taking shortcuts, or drafting someone for the entire lap or if you had someone in a faster car push you around, and your times will be listed as uncertified accordingly."
No cheating the system this time LOL
"Forza 3 will also be forgiving in ways that its predecessors weren't, though. If you make a mistake, you have the option to rewind time for what seems to be about 10 to 15 seconds, and try again. Cleverly, when you upload times to the game's leaderboards, they'll be listed only as "certified" if you didn't use the rewind feature. Purportedly, the game will also know if you gained an advantage by riding walls, taking shortcuts, or drafting someone for the entire lap or if you had someone in a faster car push you around, and your times will be listed as uncertified accordingly."
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