It is not always about high top speeds: Two brand-new 2024-spec TCR cars released by @Fuzo for Assetto Corsa more than prove that - these Touring Cars are an immensely fun mod addition to the sim.
Touring Car racing used to be wildly popular. Looking back at the 1990s in particular, there were DTM and BTCC, first in the Group A era, then followed by the Supertouring years - racing fans all over the world loved these and other series. Since then, popularity has declined, although the WTCC years are also full of fond memories for many racing fans.
After the final WTCC season in 2017, TCR regulations were introduced, which changed the name of the series to WTCR. TCR cars are used in numerous series around the world and can even be found on the grid in the Nürburgring-based NLS as well as the 24-hour race at the Green Hell.
Most importantly, they are extremely fun to drive. Being FWD cars, a bit of a different driving style is needed, of course, but it also makes the cars relatively friendly handling-wise. Taming them is not the problem, but it is difficult to extract maximum performance from them. Committed drivers who are not afraid to send it over sausage kerbs are usually rewarded, as keeping momentum up is crucial.
As a result, the cars feel right at home at smaller tracks like Oschersleben, where they provide a very engaging experience. Trying to optimize your line through the chicane before the back straight always makes you want to return for another lap to possibly grab a tenth or two again.
When testing the Leon and the Elantra against AI drivers, a healthy dose of Touring Car contact when battling for position works well, as you would expect. That elbows-out style of running them allows for close fights on track. Keep your eyes peeled for future Racing Club events in these - the 2024-spec TCR cars should be a perfect fit for them.
Keen-eyed AC racers may have observed Cupra TCR cars in our download section before the 2024 model released. @Fuzo actually has three different versions of the car available, namely the original released in April of 2021, the 2022-spec variant released in December of 2022, and the 2024 version. The Hyundai, on the other hand, is an all-new release.
Are you looking to give the Cupra Leon Competición TCR and Hyundai Elantra N TCR for Assetto Corsa a go? Let us know how you like the cars on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
Touring Car racing used to be wildly popular. Looking back at the 1990s in particular, there were DTM and BTCC, first in the Group A era, then followed by the Supertouring years - racing fans all over the world loved these and other series. Since then, popularity has declined, although the WTCC years are also full of fond memories for many racing fans.
After the final WTCC season in 2017, TCR regulations were introduced, which changed the name of the series to WTCR. TCR cars are used in numerous series around the world and can even be found on the grid in the Nürburgring-based NLS as well as the 24-hour race at the Green Hell.
Cupra vs. Hyundai
@Fuzo now brings two TCR cars to Assetto Corsa as they race in 2024: The Cupra Leon Competición TCR and the Hyundai Elantra N TCR are now available in our download section - and they are remarkably well done.Most importantly, they are extremely fun to drive. Being FWD cars, a bit of a different driving style is needed, of course, but it also makes the cars relatively friendly handling-wise. Taming them is not the problem, but it is difficult to extract maximum performance from them. Committed drivers who are not afraid to send it over sausage kerbs are usually rewarded, as keeping momentum up is crucial.
As a result, the cars feel right at home at smaller tracks like Oschersleben, where they provide a very engaging experience. Trying to optimize your line through the chicane before the back straight always makes you want to return for another lap to possibly grab a tenth or two again.
When testing the Leon and the Elantra against AI drivers, a healthy dose of Touring Car contact when battling for position works well, as you would expect. That elbows-out style of running them allows for close fights on track. Keep your eyes peeled for future Racing Club events in these - the 2024-spec TCR cars should be a perfect fit for them.
Keen-eyed AC racers may have observed Cupra TCR cars in our download section before the 2024 model released. @Fuzo actually has three different versions of the car available, namely the original released in April of 2021, the 2022-spec variant released in December of 2022, and the 2024 version. The Hyundai, on the other hand, is an all-new release.
Are you looking to give the Cupra Leon Competición TCR and Hyundai Elantra N TCR for Assetto Corsa a go? Let us know how you like the cars on Twitter @OverTake_gg or in the comments below!
