Porsche 911 RSR 2017, Mazda 787B and Miata N/A Previews for Assetto Corsa

[Paul Jeffrey]

Kunos Simulazioni Licencing Manager Marco Massarutto has revealed images of the Mazda 787B, Porsche 911 RSR 2017 and Mazda Miata due to be added to Assetto Corsa very soon.

When Kunos revealed back in December that the much anticipated Porsche 911 RSR 2017 due to be included in the third Porsche DLC release would be delayed, many fans were left disappointed by the news despite Kunos compensating players with the 911 Turbo S, and promising to add the RSR 2017 at a later date. Initially the developers expected a delayed release of the car by the end of January 2017, unfortunately that date has slipped slightly whilst the team work on finalising the physics of a car that has seen very little real life running following it's debut at the beginning of the year.

It has now been revealed by Massarutto that the RSR 2017 will be coming to Assetto Corsa, for no additional cost to those who own the Porsche Pack Volume III DLC, "very soon". This is undoubtedly very good news for fans of the game who have been enjoying the recent Porsche DLC packs, as the new 2017 version of the 911 RSR has been one of the most eagerly anticipated Porsches of recent years.

In other content news Massarutto has also confirmed a couple of cars announced some time ago will also be added to Assetto Corsa for free in the next few weeks. Firstly we have the very iconic and striking Mazda 787B of 90's Le Mans fame, as driven by British driver Johnny Herbert and fellow former Grand Prix drivers Stefan Johansson and Bertrand Gachot amongst others.

The other car revealed by Massarutto to be coming as free content shortly in Assetto Corsa is the lovely little Mazda Miata road car. Light weight, low power and known for some responsive handling, the Miata is surely going to be one of the more enjoyable handing cars and should be a perfect vehicle to help promote close and tight racing online.

Although no exact release date has been issued by either Massarutto or Kunos officially, it is expected that all three cars are due to be added in the not too distant future, possibly within the next few weeks.

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Looking forward to the new free cars? Which one appeals to you the most? Let us know in the comments section below!

 

[Blimey]

Looks like the 787 comes with real liveries?

No, it comes with liveries of Porsche on the side of that car.

 

[pafe]

No, it comes with liveries of Porsche on the side of that car.

Always good to have another Porsche

Most of the released cars come with fantasy sponsors resembling (hope its the correct word) the correct liveries. Niice to have a correct livery with release, just wondered.

 

[cpl12]

Always good to have another Porsche

Most of the released cars come with fantasy sponsors resembling (hope its the correct word) the correct liveries. Niice to have a correct livery with release, just wondered.

I have been talking with Aris. I let him know the 787B was restored in 2011 and it got new stickers like "Ganbare Nippon!" one on the hood, i let him to know there is 2 ages of 787B Nº55 Pre 2011 and Post 2011, and well about your question there are not many " real skins" there is only (3) 787B and one of them is a 787 with R26B engine so...

He replied to me this:

"Hello Carlos, sorry for the late reply.
You'll be happy to know that our artists were very happy with your feedback and I think they have implemented the double skins.
Release is imminent, reaaaaaaally soon™"

I feel really bad for sharing this private chat but there is nothing to hide really so...

 

[Blimey]

Always good to have another Porsche

Most of the released cars come with fantasy sponsors resembling (hope its the correct word) the correct liveries. Niice to have a correct livery with release, just wondered.

I was joking, its logical to add real liveries when they release a race car.

 

[Gergo Panker]

I have been talking with Aris. I let him know the 787B was restored in 2011 and it got new stickers like "Ganbare Nippon!" one on the hood, i let him to know there is 2 ages of 787B Nº55 Pre 2011 and Post 2011, and well about your question there are not many " real skins" there is only (3) 787B and one of them is a 787 with R26B engine so...

He replied to me this:

"Hello Carlos, sorry for the late reply.
You'll be happy to know that our artists were very happy with your feedback and I think they have implemented the double skins.
Release is imminent, reaaaaaaally soon™"

I feel really bad for sharing this private chat but there is nothing to hide really so...

Yup, when he showed me your message we had just finished preparing the two #55 liveries, actually Mazda specifically asked for the post-2011 Nippon stickers. Nevertheless, your images were very much appreciated.

 

[Tommy makeinen]

the mx5 on AC's current (new?) tire model !! ...'Team Pure' skin on my wish list.

 

[SOLO59]

This sim definitely needs more of my time. AC, I owe ya one big time! #countlesshourswithAC

 

[BeardedWalnut]

Okay, it's past the point that AC needs LeMans for all these cars.

They could also do a historic version. Get a VLM, yetisaj, whomever else dream team together. Let's git 'er done!

 

[magzire]

What about Laguna Seca

 

[Dirk Steffen]

I am really, really, really looking forward to the 911 GT3 R 2017 to run GT3 fields (now have to work on that external dashboard) and that 787B landing is such a sweet addon to Assetto Corsa - it's sound giving the goosebumps ;-)
I really, really hope the sound (especially accelerating in neutral from idle) is simulated properly - this is a sound that can really … loss for words.

 

[Michael Hornbuckle]

From Twitter:
Stefano Casillo‏ @KunosStefano
Waking up at 6:30am because it's another Release Day! When is this going to end?

 

[Michael Stead]

Ninja'd by hornbuckle..

 

[natedogg1867]

I am really, really, really looking forward to the 911 GT3 R 2017 to run GT3 fields

We already have the GT3 R though... We have had it since December...

If you mean the RSR, that is a GTE car and will likely be somewhat balanced with the C7.R, M3 GT2, and 458 GT2.

 

[Michael Hornbuckle]

Stefano posted the (tentative) changelog:

k this is the changelog for now.. as you know stuff might get added/removed on the finish line:

1.13
- New Porsche 911 RSR 2017 for Porsche Pack 3
- New Mazda MX-5 Miata NA
- New Mazda 787B: mod skins made for the original 787B mod will need to be updated using the new template

- Added OpenVR/Vive support (beta)
- Fixed Mazda MX-5 ND setup ride height false indication
- Fixed Alfa Romeo Giulietta QV gearbox damage
- Adjusted Lotus 72D and Ferrari 312T tyre compound wear and heat ranges
- Fixed Flag rendering for VR
- Fixed colour balance for emissive items (lights+digital) when Post Processing is turned off
- Added downshift protection alert (can be disabled through the launcher options)
- All GT2/GTE cars default to Medium tyres now (also for AI)
- Fixed broken rendering when OCULUS mode is selected but no Oculus is actually connected
- Added Pitstop arrows to DirectInput Dpad: bind to the wheel dPad: can be overidden by controls.ini [ADVANCED]DPAD_INDEX_OVERRIDE=0
- Added Pitstop quickmenu + Setup pitstop strategy: this can be custumized and disabled by system/cfg/pitstop.ini [SETTINGS]USE_MOUSE_PITSTOP=0
- Updated Fanatec library to support new wheel bases.
- Fixed possible CPU warning when player gets retired.
- Multiplayer features:
- Added reversed grid races: the race session will be restarted in reversed grid order based on the standings of the previous race. Players disqualified in the first race will start from the back of the grid in the second race, regardless of their position being within the reversed grid range.
- Added locked entry list in pickup mode: same as in booking mode, only players already included in the entry list can join the server (password not needed).
- Added car Steam ID sharing in entry list: each car in the entry list can feature multiple GUIDs. Players can share that car (one at once). The name inserted in the entry list is used as driver name.
- Fixed server result log not displaying invalid laps.
- Fixed end-of-race session status for lapped players in lap races.
- Added Mandatory Pit: a pit window can be added to the race session. As a design choice, players need to stop at their pit box within the pit window to have a valid pit stop. Players with pit boxes further down the pitlane need to take this into account before deciding on their strategy. Players may make additional pit stops before and after the pit window, but only making a mandatory stop in the indicated pit window will validate their race. Server admins must decide on a pit window that allows all players, regardless of their pit box position, to comfortably make a pit stop under normal racing conditions.
- Updated Shared Memory

 

[cpl12]

Yup, when he showed me your message we had just finished preparing the two #55 liveries, actually Mazda specifically asked for the post-2011 Nippon stickers. Nevertheless, your images were very much appreciated.

Great¡

Watching this pic from Assetto Corsa Website i see the colours are diferent they have another tonality

Also the front air duct (On the front bumper) it is way diferent

This car meant too much for me. There are many replic over there....

 

[Jempy]

I just read this changelog .... some marvels are coming for which we were waiting for so long now .... mainly for online races or league races
- reversed grids
- mandatory pitstops
- Setup pitstop strategy
- multiple guids for one car ... opening the door to driver swap.

Of course fine also for the new cars arriving.

We'll be waiting for the release hour with much much interest.

 

[Albert McSaltens]

i deleted it

 

[Manuel Darin]

what really annoys is me that they always say "very soon" and we end up waiting another month or so.

 

[Blimey]

they actually didn't lie this time, wow.

 

[Ilya_K]

Assetto Corsa v1.13 is ready for dowload! 159 Mb.

PORSCHE RSR 2017 IS FINALY IN THE GAME, HELL YEAH!