rFactor

rFactor is a customizable racing simulation with mixed-class road racing, vehicle and race setup options, and support for both AI and multiplayer racing. You can race against a field of AI cars or compete with other players, with a full day-night cycle in the simulation. Multiplayer supports driver swaps for endurance events lasting up to 24 hours.

Racing and vehicle setup

Races can be based on laps, time or both. Career mode includes upgrades that affect a vehicle’s appearance, performance and sound, while the vehicle economy tracks mileage. You can define AI opponents’ types, strength and aggression, edit the grid, and choose from multiple racing series with vehicle and circuit filters. Ambient and track temperatures change during races.

The simulation features a 15-degrees-of-freedom physics engine, advanced tyre modelling, support for 4-link rear suspension, engine boost modelling, complex aerodynamics, head physics, cockpit vibrations and detailed bump modelling. Track-specific terrain data is also supported.

Cameras and replays

You can rewind the full-screen monitor and move the camera freely, including using the ISI Swingman camera. Spectator mode is available, and the replay system supports splicing clips, moving, duplicating or deleting them, and assigning camera movements. Replays can be exported as AVI files with configurable compression and size options.

Multiplayer

Multiplayer includes race statistics reporting through the web-based RaceCast system, a friends list, server bookmarks and a dedicated server with a single-click option. You can use the voting system, add AI to multiplayer races, and chat through built-in IRC. Player boot and ban lists can be shared, and security checks are included to combat potential cheating.

Customization and support

The game supports community customization, including new tracks, cars and vehicle liveries. It also provides modding support, customizable multilingual options, league schedules, rules for different types of racing and controller customization. Other features include real-time scoring towers, adjustable player and opponent volume, a Look Ahead slider, and controls for adjusting the seat and mirrors from the driver’s seat. Its graphics engine supports real-time day-night transitions and projected headlights, while the sound engine changes engine sounds to reflect vehicle performance upgrades.

Vehicles

The included vehicles are:

• 2006 Formula IS — high-performance open wheel
• 2005 Hammer — full-bodied GT
• 2005 Howston — full-bodied GT
• National Stock Car — stock car
• Panoz — full-bodied GT
• 2005 Rayzor — rally turbo
• 2006 rF3 — quick and nimble open wheel
• 2005 Rhez — small FWD sport compact
• 2006 Rhez — small FWD sport compact
• 2005 rTrainer — low-speed open wheel
• 2005 Venom — rally
• 2005 ZR — affordable high-performance sedan

Circuits

The circuits include:

• Barcelona — permanent road course
• Brianza — permanent road course
• Essington Park — permanent road course
• Jacksonville Speedway — high-banked superspeedway
• Jiading — permanent road course
• Joesville Speedway — paved short track
• Lienz Festival — country roads
• Mills Metropark — permanent road course with two layouts
• Montreal — permanent road course
• Northamptonshire — permanent road course
• Nuerburg — permanent road course
• Orchard Lake — banked tri-oval with infield road course
• Sardian Heights — street circuit with two layouts
• Toban Raceway Park — permanent road course with four layouts