Small physics update that makes a big difference. Data for this car is pretty scarce, and when I initially released the car I wasn't able to find any data on the final drive ratio so I had to guess. But thanks to user
sergio krucken, I was able to find the correct final drive ratio for the car.
My previous "guess" was 3.9, but the actual final drive ratio was 5.2, which is pretty significantly different, and transforms the feeling of the car tremendously. The gearing is now shorter overall, and the car feels much livelier. You also have to be even more careful on the power on corner exit.
Here's an interesting comparison of speeds @7500 rpm in each gear between the two final drive ratios, tested at the Drag Strip:
| Gear | 3.9 Final Drive | 5.2 Final Drive |
|---|
| 1 | 119 kph | 89 kph |
| 2 | 162 kph | 120 kph |
| 3 | 216 kph | 162 kph |
| 4 | N/A | 207 kph |
The car's a bit trickier now, but also quicker. I was able to set lap times between 2 and 3 seconds faster per lap on circuits of various types. 0-100 kph acceleration time is down from about 8.4 seconds to 7.6 seconds, and the gears are a lot more usable. Now fifth gear is usable on tracks with long straights (such as Monza), and fourth is very usable now on shorter tracks as well.
Overall, I think the car feels even closer to its real-life counterpart. Hope you enjoy!
