The GT3 update for rFactor 2 has finally arrived and players are eager to see how the newly updated vehicles compare to Assetto Corsa Competizione’s GT3 racing experience. rFactor 2’s GT3 class has undergone several upgrades including Balance of Performance (BoP) adjustments, improved physics and tyre models, and a new sound engine.
GT3-only update released on time
The update was delayed until the 21st of February, but the GT3-only update was released on time, allowing players to get a feel for the revised grand tourers. Studio 397 collected a significant amount of data to help adjust the BoP of the GT3 class and acknowledges that further tweaks may be necessary. The GT3 tyre model has been updated to better reflect the new content in rFactor 2 and the cars now feature a non-adjustable tender spring for optimal suspension performance and shift protection.
New sound engine
Players have noted that the sounds of the cars have improved, with the GT3s now utilizing rFactor 2’s new sound engine. However, there is still some room for improvement, with some engine sounds not sounding much different than before. In terms of handling, the cars are described as being “nicer to drive” but whether they match ACC’s standard remains to be seen.
Downshift protection system
Drivers have also encountered some issues with the downshift protection system, which is designed to protect the engine and transmission from excessive revs and forces. The system can be finicky and requires precise pedal inputs to complete a clean downshift.
Significant improvements
In conclusion, rFactor 2’s GT3 update has made significant improvements to the handling and sounds of the vehicles, but there is still some room for improvement. The full Q1 2023 update is expected to arrive on the 21st of February and players are eager to see what other upgrades it may bring to the game.
Patch notes
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Higher car inertia
- Lower CG
- More aggressive downforce drop off from yaw for rear wing and diffuser
- Recalculated differential locks
- Recalculated anti-roll bars
- Softer rear springs
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight,
- BoP adjustment: +25kg weight
Audi R8 GT3 2018 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Unlinked TC maps
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Adjusted car inertia
- Higher maximum packer stack
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: +25kg weight
Audi R8 GT3 2020 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Unlinked TC maps
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Adjusted car inertia
- Higher maximum packer stack
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: +45kg weight, +2% engine performance
Bentley Continental GT3 2017 v3.51
- Added brake pressure smoothing
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: -10kg weight, -4% engine performance
Bentley Continental GT3 2020 v3.51
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Increased engine inertia
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: +10kg weight, -2% engine performance
BMW M4 GT3 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Higher car inertia
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: +25kg weight, -5% engine performance
BMW M6 GT3 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: -10kg weight, +2% engine performance
Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Higher car inertia
- More aggressive downforce dropoff from yaw for rear wing and diffuser
- Higher maximum packer stack
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: +10kg weight, -3% engine performance
Ferrari 488 GT3 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Higher car inertia
- More aggressive downforce drop off from yaw for rear wing and diffuser
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: -2% engine performance
McLaren 650s GT3 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Slightly higher CG
- Higher roll inertia
- Higher maximum packer stack
- More aggressive downforce dropoff from yaw for rear wing and diffuser
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: +30kg weight
McLaren 720s GT3 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Higher maximum packer stack
- Slightly higher CG
- Higher roll inertia
- More aggressive downforce drop off from yaw for rear wing and diffuser
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: +20kg weight, -3% engine performance
Mercedes AMG GT3 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added new GT tyres
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Reworked suspension
- Added mandatory stack of bump stops (means, less damper travel on compression)
- Correction to car inertia
- More aggressive downforce dropoff from yaw for rear wing and diffuser
- Updated steering animation
- Small tweaks to front wing ride height and rake sensitivity
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: -3.5% to engine performance, -5% to aero drag
Porsche 911 GT3R v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Added new GT tyres
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- Higher car inertia
- More aggressive downforce dropoff from yaw for rear wing and diffuser
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: +15kg weight, +2% aero drag
Radical RXC Turbo GT3 v3.51
- Added new TC and ABS systems
- Added separate adjustment for rear brake cooling ducts
- Added gear shift protection
- Added new sound engine
- Added tender springs
- Added new GT tyres
- Added TC and ABS lights to cockpit
- More aggressive downforce dropoff from yaw for rear wing and diffuser
- Higher maximum packer stack
- Updated tire materials to latest technology
- +10kg to driver weight
- BoP adjustment: -10kg weight, +5% engine performance
Electric Docks v2.34
In addition to the GT3 update, we have also released a small update to the Electric Docks circuit, details of which can be seen below:
- Updated Advertisement Branding
- Minor colour balance updates
- Minor LOD Optimization
Check out the patch notes
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