“Project Motor Racing” receives an expansion with the Japanese GT500 Pack released today, which includes nine GT500 cars from the current Super GT season and the historic JGTC era, as well as a laser-scanned Japanese race track. The DLC pack integrates after the latest 2.0 update Straight4 Studios' simulation brings the world's most technically demanding GT class to the table. While the GT500 category cars utilize the silhouettes of production vehicles, they are technically based on purebred prototype chassis. The package is divided into two parts, covering both the modern era and the "Golden Era" of the early 2000s. Modern GT500 EVO (focus on aerodynamics and pace): - 2024 Honda Civic GT500 - 2022 Honda NSX GT500 - 2022 Nissan Calsonic Impul Z GT500 - 2021 Nissan Motul Autech GT-R GT500 - 2022 Toyota GR Supra GT500 JGTC Icons (Historical Vehicle Control): - 2003 Honda NSX JGTC - 2004 Nissan Fairlady Z (Z33) JGTC - 2003 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) JGTC - 2002 Toyota Supra JGTC Physical advancements and track precision Technically, the Japanese GT500 Pack utilizes the latest iteration of the tire and physics model from “Project Motor Racing"The goal is more direct feedback and a clearer differentiation between the eras. While the modern EVO models impress with high downforce and stability, the JGTC classics, due to their mechanical characteristics, require different weight management and more precise steering." The Japanese racetrack included in the package was digitized using laser scanning. This guarantees the exact representation of bumps and kerbs, which is particularly critical for the sensitive aerodynamics of the GT500 cars. In the simulation, millimeters of ride height often determine whether airflow separation occurs. Relevance for sim racers The integration of Super GT (formerly JGTC) is rare in Western racing simulations, as the licensing rights are often exclusively held