Welcome to the unofficial guide to "Test Drive Unlimited", one of the most complex and enjoyable PC racing games of this year. This guide will provide a much needed help mostly for less experienced players. If you're not familiar with this genre or if you have been checking out only typical arcade games in the past, then you're in a right place. Nevertheless, you should know that "Test Drive Unlimited" isn't a simulation. The game is quite simple, especially if you decide to turn on some of the driving aids, however you will have to know a few basic things in order to steer your car properly. The same goes with cutting through corners or using the brakes (including the handbrake). More experienced players will probably want to turn off all driving aids, however I wouldn't recommend doing that right away. The only exception is when you have a professional steering wheel at your disposal. If you're using a keyboard or a gamepad, you should activate one of the driving aids right away. Otherwise you would have some serious problems with most of the corners, especially in the higher (faster) vehicle classes.
This guide consists of three separate chapters. The first chapter is a very short introduction to some of the basic functions of the game. I'd strongly recommend that you choose your first car and house very carefully. You will also learn on how to win the very first race. This chapter will grant you knowledge on steering your car. You will find out about the existence of experience levels and various types of achievements. If you've played any Xbox360 game before, you should be familiar with this last function. The first chapter also includes a full set of maps of the island. You will be able to locate car/bike dealerships and tuning shops. The second set shows locations of all challenge missions. This doesn't include the races because you will be able to locate them on the game map without having to explore the surroundings. The second chapter is much bigger. I've decided to describe ALL singleplayer race challenges for you. There are more than a hundred of them in the game, so there's a lot of reading there. The last chapter focuses all attention on available cars and bikes. I've displayed their parameters. You will also be able to read a short description of the cars in order to figure out what should be bought.
I sincerely hope that you'll find my guide to be very useful. Have fun playing the game. Good luck!
Before you will be able to proceed with the exploration, you will have to finish a quick tutorial. Sadly, you won't be able to skip it, however I'm sure that you won't have to spend a lot of time here. The first thing to do here is to watch a short cut-scene (#1). This is an airport. You will be given a choice in a few seconds. Use the cursor keys. You will have to choose one of the available characters (#2). I should also tell you that this choice won't affect the progress of the game in any way.
Once you've landed safely on the island, you will be automatically transported to one of the available rental companies. Just as before, you won't be allowed to skip this action, because we will have to reach one of the nearby real estate agencies. You will be able to choose between three cars, however I'd strongly recommend that you take the cheapest one. It's going to be a Chevrolet (screen). Furthermore, rent it for 10 minutes, because you'll have plenty of time to reach your first destination, even if you're not familiar with the basic functions of the game. This operation is going to cost you 800 dollars. Make sure that you don't spend too much money on unnecessary things, because you'll be buying your first car very soon and you'll have an opportunity to test drive all vehicles for free.
You will have to wait for the game to load a main map. Like I've said before, you will have plenty of time to check all necessary things (#1). Make sure that you know how to use the GPS or change the view. You should also notice a small map in the lower left corner of the screen. Use it to your advantage. You will have to reach the real estate agency (#2) that's located a few miles from the car rental company.
Here's where you'll decide on your first house. You will be given a choice between two separate objects - a small villa (#1) an a luxury apartment building (#2). Once again, it doesn't really matter what you choose. Both of these objects cost 150000 dollars and they offer space for a total of four cars/bikes.
Now you must wait for the game to transport you to your new house. A short cut-scene should appear on your screen. After that, you will go back to the map of the entire island. The following step will require you to purchase a car. You will be able to choose between three car dealerships - Chevrolet/Saturn, Alfa Romeo and Audi. I'd strongly recommend that you buy an Audi TT (#1) or a Saturn Sky (#2). Audi TT is one of the fastest cars of the F class, however you will have to spend most of your cash on this car. Saturn, on the other hand, is quite cheap, however you should know that it's much slower than an Audi. Either way, you will be able to win a few races without any other problems. The choice is yours. Also, make sure that you've checked the third chapter of my guide for additional info.
Your final step will be to win a normal checkpoint race. As a result, you will have to use your GPS once again. Head on to a designated area (#1). Stop here and press the ENTER key. This will allow you to open a preparation screen for this race (Rookie's Race; #2). Bear in mind that you will be able to test a track and change cars before each race. You should also take a closer look at the prizes. I'd strongly recommend that you try to earn a gold trophy in each race.
The race itself is very simple, however I'm sure that this didn't surprise you. Even if you have one of the slower cars at your disposal, you shouldn't have any problems collecting a gold trophy here. There are only two difficult corners here. Take a closer look at the screens (#1; #2) if you want to find out more about this. I wouldn't recommend cutting through these corners. Otherwise you would have probably crashed. There are a lot of objects around the track. You will be rewarded 5000 dollars for the win. Go back to your house. This is where the main part of the campaign mode will begin. Go ahead and open the second chapter of my guide if you want to find out more about some of the upcoming race challenges.
I've already said that "Test Drive Unlimited" isn't a hard game, however if you think that you're more experienced with titles from this particular game genre, you might want to consider making your life a little bit harder. One of the most important things is the presence of various driving aids. You will be able to use them during races and standard island exploration. Furthermore, one of these driving aids should already be activated, however I'd strongly recommend that you try all available options. As a result, you will have to open a special menu. Don't exit the game. Instead, press a correct key function, similar to the one that activated the radio. You will have to open the Driving Aids menu. My recommendations are Driving Aid or Sport. Make sure that you have tested these settings, so you'll know what's best suited for your driving style. Cutting through corners and drifting seems like a good idea here, especially if you want to test a car at the same time. If you feel it's too easy, you might want to consider turning off all driving aids, however doing this without having a proper steering wheel wouldn't be a wise step. It's mostly because playing on a gamepad is very similar to the PC keyboard (in this particular case). Even more, you shouldn't have any problems winning all singleplayer races, without having to buy a steering wheel. This, however, means that you would have to activate one of the driving aids. You should also know that advancing to the Champion level will allow you to unlock Hardcore Mode. This mode can only be activated from the main menu. You won't be able to do this during the game. Hardcore Mode offers a much more challenging gameplay. You will have to brake before each corner and drifting will be almost impossible to succeed without the steering wheel. Additionally, you will have an opportunity to display a new menu. Press CTRL+G if you want to find out more about it. This menu will allow you to witness other parameters of your current vehicle (suspension G-forces...).
Like I've said before, you will have to master the art of going through corners. This is essential if you want to win most of the singleplayer races. Thankfully, if you have played some other racing games in the past, you shouldn't have any problems understanding the basics. Make sure that you maintain a correct line, so you won't end up outside the track. You will also have to use the handbrake quite frequently, especially if you come across very difficult hairpins. As for the rest of the corners, you will have to choose between using your standard brakes and slowing down a little. You will also have to watch out for unexpected hills. I'd strongly recommend that you slow down before each jump, mostly because you won't be able to control your vehicle while it's still in the air.
Avoiding the traffic is equally important. You will have to spend a lot of time practicing these manoeuvres, especially at higher speeds. Hitting other cars will slow you down, however this is not the only disadvantage. Each time you take part in a car accident, you will receive a warning from the police force. If you continue hitting other cars, a police pursuit will begin. I wouldn't recommend letting it happen, because losing squad cars can be very difficult. You will also have to remember to stay on the correct lane as long as possible. It's sometimes better to slow down rather than risk hitting other vehicles.
The last thing I wanted to tell you about are the tuning workshops. It's VERY important that you try to tune all of your vehicles. Sadly, it won't be available for some of the models, especially prototypes and concept cars. Tuning process is very simple. Make sure that you've purchased the most expensive, level 3 package. As a result, you will make your car go faster and it will probably behave better while cutting through corners or braking. You will have to remember that tuning your vehicle may result in moving it to a higher vehicle class. I'd strongly recommend that you prevent this from happening. It's mainly because your vehicle would become one of the slower cars of the higher group. As a result, you would spend your money for nothing. In these types of situations, it would be better to buy a lower level package, rather than risk upgrading the car to a higher class. Make sure that you have checked the final chapter of this game guide for more information on this subject.
There are A LOT of different achievements waiting for you to collect during the game. They have been transferred from the X360 version of "TDU". Collecting these achievements will allow you to upgrade your main character to higher levels of experience. Each time this happens, you will also receive several other bonuses. This usually means that new features of the game (like Photo Editor or Luxury Paintshops) become fully unlocked. You will also be able to proceed with new types of races. Here's a full list of the experience levels:
Rookie - 0-30 (this is where you'll start)
Amateur - 30-90
Pro - 90-180
Expert - 180-450
Champion - 450-1000
You can always check exactly how much points you've already gathered. You can do this by going to one of your houses. You will have to click on Info and Game Progress. I've prepared a full list of unlockable achievements. Make sure that you take a closer look at it, especially if you want to upgrade your character rather quickly. Here's how it's displayed:
achievement_name -> number_of_points -> description
List of achievements:
GROUP - SINGLE PL. CHAL.
Single Player Vic. - Level 1 -> 20 -> you will have to win at least 5 races
Single Player Vic. - Level 2 -> 20 -> you will have to win at least 10 races
Single Player Vic. - Level 3 -> 20 -> you will have to win at least 20 races
Single Player Vic. - Level 4 -> 30 -> you will have to win at least 40 races
Single Player Vic. - Level 5 -> 40 -> you will have to win at least 60 races
Single Player Vic. - Level 6 -> 60 -> you will have to win at least 120 races
Successful Missions - Level 1 -> 15 -> you will have to finish at least 3 additional challenges
Successful Missions - Level 2 -> 25 -> you will have to finish at least 15 additional challenges
Successful Missions - Level 3 -> 35 -> you will have to finish at least 40 additional challenges
Successful Missions - Level 4 -> 60 -> you will have to finish all available challenges (100)
Single Player Time Challenges -> 15 -> you will have to win 44 TIME group races
Single Player Race Challenges -> 20 -> you will have to win 50 RACE group races
Single Player Speed Challenges -> 10 -> you will have to win 26 SPEED group races
Island Tour -> 30 -> you will have to win "Tour of the Island" race
GROUP - MULTIPL. CHAL.
Multiplayer Vic. - Level 1 -> 10 -> you will have to win at least 3 multiplayer races (RANKED MATCHES only!)
Multiplayer Vic. - Level 2 -> 20 -> you will have to win at least 15 multiplayer races (RANKED MATCHES only!)
Multiplayer Vic. - Level 3 -> 30 -> you will have to win at least 30 multiplayer races (RANKED MATCHES only!)
Instant Challenge Victories -> 10 -> you will have to win at least 5 Instant Multiplayer Challenges
Custom Challenge Victories -> 10 -> you will have to win at least 2 Custom Races (chosen from the drive-in menu)
Club Race Victories -> 10 -> you will have to win at least 3 inter-club races
GROUP - PURCHASES
Small Collector -> 15 -> you will have to purchase at least 2 cars
Amateur Collector -> 20 -> you will have to purchase at least 4 cars
Confirmed Collector -> 25 -> you will have to purchase at least 10 cars
Most Varied Collector -> 30 -> you will have to purchase at least 20 cars
Extreme Collector -> 30 -> you will have to purchase at least 50 cars
Bike Collector -> 10 -> you will have to purchase at least 3 motorcycles
Ferrari Collector -> 20 -> you will have to buy at least 3 Ferrari vehicles
Lamborghini Collector -> 20 -> you will have to buy at least 3 Lamborghini vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Collector -> 15 -> you will have to buy at least 3 Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Chevrolet Collector -> 10 -> you will have to buy at least 3 Chevrolet vehicles
Aston Martin Collector -> 15 -> you will have to buy at least 3 Aston Martin vehicles
Ford Collector -> 10 -> you will have to buy at least 3 Ford vehicles
Ben Sherman Collector -> 10 -> you will have to buy at least 10 objects from the Ben Sherman collection
*Ecko Unltd. Collector -> 10 -> you will have to buy at least 10 objects from the *ecko unltd. collection
Owner -> 20 -> you will have to buy at least two houses
Real-Estate Tycoon -> 30 -> you will have to buy at least fifteen houses
GROUP - EXPLORATION
Easygoing Tourist -> 10 -> you will have to cover least 30 miles (48 kilometres)
Steadfast Tourist -> 25 -> you will have to cover least 200 miles (320 kilometres)
Traveller -> 30 -> you will have to cover least 400 miles (640 kilometres)
Seasoned Traveller -> 35 -> you will have to cover least 1000 miles (160 kilometres)
Eagle-Eyed Driver -> 40 -> you will have to cover least 5000 miles (8000 kilometres)
Explorer -> 40 -> you will have to cover all roads on the island (they are being highlighted on the main map of the area)
GROUP - MISCELLANEOUS
Tuner -> 10 -> you will have to buy at least one performance pack for your vehicle
Sharing Custom Challenges -> 10 -> you will have to share at least three Custom Challenges in the drive-in
Club Member -> 10 -> you will have to create a racing club or join an existing one
Trade -> 10 -> you will have to sell or buy a car from other active player
This section of the guide will help you to find all car and bike dealerships. They haven't been displayed on the main map of the island, mostly because some of the dealerships are close to each other, however I'm sure that you won't have any problems finding these locations. Bear in mind that some of the car dealerships specialize in selling cars from several different manufacturers. Additionally, not all vehicles can be purchased only in one car dealership. You should also know that older cars may not be available at the time. As a result, you will have to make a specific reservation. Once the vehicle is ready to be purchased, you will be informed about it (even if you're in a middle of a race).
1 - BRITISH INDEPENDENTS - ASCARI, MCLAREN, FARBOUD, NOBLE
1 - CADILLAC
1 - EUROPEAN INDEPENDENTS - SPYKER, KOENIGSEGG
2 - LAMBORGHINI
1 - EUROPEAN CLASSIC - LAMBORGHINI, JAGUAR
1 - ITALIAN INDEPENDENTS - PAGANI
2 - GERMAN INDEPENDENTS - WIESMANN
3 - EUROPEAN CLASSIC - JAGUAR, MASERATI
1 - US INDEPENDENTS - SALEEEN
2 - EUROPEAN CLASSIC - LAMBORGHINI, MASERATI, FERRARI
3 - DODGE
1 - CHRYSLER
1 - EUROPEAN CLASSIC - JAGUAR, ASTON MARTIN, MERCEDES-BENZ, AC
2 - VOLKSWAGEN
3 - LAMBORGHINI
1 - PONTIAC
2 - JAGUAR
3 - BRITISH INDEPENDENTS - LOTUS, TVR, CATHERAM
4 - ASTON MARTIN
5 - EUROPEAN CLASSIC - MERCEDES-BENZ, MASERATI
1 - FERRARI MASERATI - FERRARI, MASERATI
2 - EUROPEAN CLASSIC - LAMBORGHINI, JAGUAR
1 - US MUSCLES - PONTIAC, SHELBY, CHEVROLET
2 - MERCEDES-BENZ
3 - NISSAN
4 - FERRARI MASERATI - FERRARI, MASERATI
5 - ALFA ROMEO
6 - AUDI
7 - FORD
8 - CHEVROLET SATURN - CHEVROLET, SATURN
These maps will show you the locations of bike dealerships. There are only three of them and only one bike dealerships sells bikes from multiple manufacturers. I guess I should also tell you that you won't be able to visit these dealerships right away. They will be locked. You will have to find all car dealerships in the first place. This will allow you to unlock bike shops.
1 - EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLES - MV AGUSTA, DUCATI
1 - TRIUMPH
1 - JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES - KAWASAKI
There are seven different tuning shops on the Oahu island map. I'm sure that you'll want to find all of them, especially if plan on buying cars or bikes from different manufacturers. You should know that each shop specializes in certain brands. Additionally, you won't be able to tune all cars. Most of the prototypes won't have this feature, so I guess you won't be using them too often.
1 - JAPAN AUTO PARTS - KAWASAKI, LEXUS (you won't find this manufacturer in the standard PC version of the game), NISSAN
2 - BRITISH SPECIALIST - ASTON MARTIN, LOTUS, JAGUAR, MCLAREN
1 - TODAY'S AMERICAN PARTS - CADILLAC, CHRYSLER, SATURN
2 - US MUSCLE TUNER - CHEVROLET, DODGE, FORD, PONTIAC, SALEEN, SHELBY
1 - FORZA TUNER - ALFA ROMEO, DUCATI, EDONIS (you won't find this manufacturer in the standard PC version of the game), FERRARI, LAMBORGHINI, MASERATI, MV AGUSTA, PAGANI
2 - EUROPEAN SPECIALIST - AUDI, KOENIGSEGG, MERCEDES-BENZ, RUF (you won't find this manufacturer in the standard PC version of the game), SPYKER, VOLKSWAGEN, WIESMANN
1 - BRITISH PARTS - AC, ASCARI, CATHERAM, FARBOUD, NOBLE, TRIUMPH, TVR
Green dots are the locations of car delivery challenges. You wouldn't be able to find them right away, because you would have to discover all sectors of the map. There are 30 missions for you to complete. I'm sure that you'll be glad to hear that you won't have to worry about the time limit during these missions. The most important thing here is to deliver a car without hitting anything along the way. As a result, take your time, even if you have spend 20-30 minutes on the map. You can't hit any cars or other objects. Leaving the asphalt road will also result in receiving a penalty. If you manage to get a perfect score, you will be rewarded with a huge bonus. As a result, you can receive up to 150000 dollars for a single challenge.
Yellow dots are the locations of model missions. You will have to give each model a lift by heading towards a designated area of the map. Model missions are very similar to the hitchhiker challenges. Each challenge will require you to deal with a certain time limit, however you won't have to worry about it too much. Damage bar will be your main concern. Similar to the car delivery missions, you won't be allowed to hit too much objects along the way. Additionally, some of the models will require you to pick them up in a certain type of a vehicle. Completing these missions will allow you to receive special coupons. You can then exchange them for clothes. There are 30 model missions in the game.
Orange dots are the locations of all hitchhiker challenges. They are very similar to the model missions. Your objective will be to pick up a hitchhiker and go with him to a designated area of the map. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about having certain types of vehicles. This doesn't mean, however, that these challenges are much easier. You have to remember about a time limit and a damage bar. Hitchhiker missions will require you to deal with a small amount of time. As a result, you won't be allowed to make too many mistakes. You will also have to choose faster and more agile cars. Each time you complete a hitchhiker challenge, you will be rewarded with special coupons. Make sure that you have exchanged them for new clothing. There's a total of 20 hitchhiker missions on the map.
Blue dots are the locations of all courier missions. Your objective here will to be to take a package containing illegal substances and deliver it to an extraction point. There are two things you should be worried about - a certain time limit and police patrols. It's going to be much easier to finish all of these tasks within given time, mostly because there's going to be plenty of it. Avoiding squad cars, however, will require you to stay low. This means that you won't be allowed to hit civilian cars, because you would have initiated a police pursuit. Also, I'd strongly recommend choosing a car that's easy to drive, so you'll be able to avoid traffic without having to slow down too much. Choosing a vehicle from A-B classes (Ascari, Enzo...) seems like a good idea. There are 20 courier challenges on the game map.
Old-school Racing
Level: Amateur
Reward: 15000 dollars
This is one of the easiest races of this group. Nevertheless, you shouldn't underestimate it. I wouldn't recommend buying slower cars (Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Camaro Z-28...), because you'd have some problems winning this race. Instead, search for something faster. If you want to win this race early during the progress of the campaign mode, I'd strongly recommend that you buy an AC 289 (it's a Shelby Cobra, only with a different name). This vehicle is going to cost you about 100000 dollars. Additionally, you should go ahead and spend 70000 dollars on the upgrade components. This is very important, because buying these objects will allow you to improve the overall handling. You will also be able to use this vehicle in other races, without having to buy anything expensive. As for the race itself, watch out for the right turn (#1) that's located near the start line. You shouldn't be moving too fast, because AC can be quite unstable at maximum speeds. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about the competition too much. The race will require you to cut through several other tight corners. Additionally, watch out for high speed curves (#2). It's very easy to make a mistake here. You should also consider slowing down a little, instead of drifting (it won't work in a G-class car...). If you don't make any major mistakes, you should have any other problems winning this race and collecting a gold trophy.
Around the Crater
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
This is also a quite simple race, however you will have to make sure that you own one of the faster G-class vehicles. It's mostly because this track consists of a large number of long straights and mild curves. You won't have to slow down too much there. A tight left corner will appear about 30 seconds after the start. You will also have to deal with several hill areas (#1). As a result, your vehicle will end up flying in the air. It would be wise to move slower here, so you won't leave the track, especially if it's a mild curve. You will also have to deal with a very tight hairpin near the end (#2). Make sure to use the brakes early, because all G-class cars aren't good at stopping.
The Improv
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
This, on the other hand, is going to be a much more difficult race. One of the main problems for you to deal with is heavy traffic (#1). You will have to avoid civilian vehicles at all costs, especially cars moving in the opposite direction. Stay on the right lane for the most of the time in order to avoid unnecessary trouble. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about other cars too much. Your opponents will probably crash very soon, so you should be able to extend your lead. There's a tight right turn here (#2), so make sure that you don't miss it. Otherwise you would have to start from the beginning. There are also a few other tight turns waiting for you there. It would be wise to slow down a little once you've reached a freeway area (#3), mostly because you will have to deal with several fast corners here. You will also have to turn left at some point (#4). Don't miss it! The final part of the race is going to be easier, however you will have to be very careful for the whole time.
Raw Power
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Time limit: 3 minutes
You shouldn't have any major problems completing this task, however make sure that you maintain higher speed throughout the entire race. Additionally, you won't be allowed to make too many mistakes, especially if you're driving a car with a poor acceleration. The first part of the trial consists mostly of long straights. You will come across mild curves later on (#1). The only difficult corner will be a tight left turn (#2). Make sure that you don't hit a concrete wall. Otherwise you would have lost a few seconds here. Either way, you should be able to reach the finish line very soon.
The Highway to Success
Level: Expert
Reward: 40000 dollars
Gather: 194 km/h
This challenge may scare you a little bit. You will have to gather almost 200 km/h. Thankfully, it won't be a very difficult task. Nevertheless, you must have one of the fastest G-class cars at your disposal. AC 289 will do just fine here, however if you're not feeling too comfortable, you can consider buying something faster. The first checkpoint is located on the freeway (#1), so you won't have any problems reaching it. Just make sure that you're driving at a full speed. You will also have to avoid heavy traffic. Reaching the second radar will require you to cut through a fast corner (#2). You can't slow down here too much. Otherwise you would have some problems reaching the designated limit. Also, don't worry if you crash once you've secured the second checkpoint, because you'll have plenty of time to reach maximum speed once again. The third radar is also on the freeway (#3). Choose a correct lane, so you won't hit any vehicles after the jump. Keep moving forward. You will have to speed up here in order to score a high speed near the final checkpoint (#4). If you didn't make any major mistakes, you should be able to win this entire challenge.
Slide Power
Level: Expert
Prize: 50000 dollars
Thankfully, you shouldn't be too scared of this challenge, because it'll be quite simple. Just as before, you will only need to have a fast car at your disposal. AC will do just fine, so don't even bother buying anything else. You will also have to remain on the track at all time, so you won't be given any penalty points. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about any seconds added to your final results, because this is not a TIME group challenge. Just make sure that you won't drain the bar entirely. You will have to complete two full laps. Thankfully, the race itself won't be too long. You'll only need to spend a few minutes here. Try taking the lead as soon as possible. There are some very quick turns ahead of you (#1). They will appear in about 25-30 seconds. You will also have to deal with sharper turns (#2). I wouldn't recommend drifting here. Instead, try slowing down a little. You should be able to reach a long straight. There's a tight right turn at the end of it (#3). The same goes with the final turn (#4) that's located near the finish line. You will have to be very precise here, so you won't make any dreadful mistakes.
130 mph on a winding route
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Achieve speed: 202 km/h
You won't have to buy any faster G-class cars for this particular task. AC model will do just fine. The mission itself is also very simple. I'm sure that you'll be able to finish it right away. First of all, I'd strongly recommend that you turn around right after the start (#1). After that, turn right. You will find yourself on a straight road (#2). Start accelerating. You should have any other problems reaching the required speed. You should also consider repeating this task in the future, especially if you're in need of extra cash.
The Perfect Driving Line
Level: Rookie
Prize: 4000 dollars
Time limit: 1 minute 10 seconds
The reward for finishing this task is very poor. As a result, you shouldn't have any problems finishing this race, because it's going to be very simple. You will only have to make sure that you don't make any mistakes. You will have to go through two left turns (#1; #2). I'd strongly recommend that you use the handbrake here, especially if you don't want to slow down too much. Remember that you won't be allowed to hit any of the civilian cars. Otherwise you wouldn't make it to the finish line in time. Thankfully, there aren't too many vehicles in the area.
Rookie's Race
Level: Rookie
Reward: 5000 dollars
This is one of the easiest races of the entire game. I guess I don't have to repeat myself, because you've already finished this race during the tutorial section of the campaign mode. You could consider repeating this challenge, however I wouldn't recommend doing that, because you will only receive 5000 dollars for the gold trophy.
Cute Little Race Between Friends
Level: Rookie
Prize: 5000 dollars
This race is going to be a little more complicated, however there's nothing you should be worried about. I'm sure that you're going to win it with a large advantage over the AI players. You will also have an opportunity to familiarize yourself with some of the basic types of turns. There are some sharp turns near the start line (#1). Be careful once you've entered the freeway. You can't hit anything here, because that would have slown you down. You will also have to go through other tight turns (#2). I'd strongly recommend using a handbrake here, however make sure that you stay on the main road, so you won't hit any of the surrounding objects along the way.
Halawai Boulevard
Level: Rookie
Prize: 5000 dollars
This is a very simple race and I guess it should be fairly obvious, because the prize won't satisfy your needs. You will only have to watch out for a sharper left turn that will appear near the start (#1). After that, you will be driving in a straight line (#2). The only thing that has to be done here is to avoid the traffic.
Return on Investment
Level: Rookie
Prize: 5000 dollars
Time limit: 1 minute 50 seconds
This is also a very simple time challenge, so there's nothing you should be worried about. You will have plenty of time to reach the finish line. The whole race consists of a series of sharp left turns. You will have to go through without making any major mistakes. One of the sharper turns will appear near the start (#1). Thankfully, you will have less problems with the remaining corners (#2). You will have to complete two full laps here.
Asphalt Eater
Level: Rookie
Prize: 7000 dollars
This is a simple race, however you will have to remember about a few things. There are two very sharp hairpins here. You won't be allowed to make any mistakes here, however I'm sure that you know by now how to use a handbrake. The first hairpin is located near the start (#1) and you should be able to reach the second one (#2) after a short while. Just as before, you will have to complete two laps in order to collect a prize.
It's all in the Slide
Level: Rookie
Prize: 7000 dollars
I guess you won't be surprised by a fact that you'll be using your handbrake here quite often. It's mostly because there are some challenging hairpins in the area. The first right turn is located near the start line (#1). Make sure that you stay on the asphalt road, so you won't hit anything here. You should be able to reach the second hairpin very soon. I'm sure that you won't have any problems here. Watch out for a sharp right turn, though (#2). You will come across this corner near the finish. You will have to complete two full laps.
Need for freedom
Level: Rookie
Prize: 8000 dollars
Time limit: 2 minutes 45 seconds
This is probably going to be one of your first time challenges. As a result, you will have to focus all of your attention on cutting through corners without any problems. Thankfully, it's going to be a simple race, so you won't have to stay focused all the time. There are two sharp corners near the start (#1). You could try and cut through the second one, however make sure that you don't lose grip here. Otherwise you would have probably crashed. There's also a very tight left turn near the end (#2). I'd strongly recommend using a handbrake here, so you won't have to use the brakes all the time. You'll have plenty of time to complete this challenge, so you won't have to worry about it too much.
Lead Soles
Level: Amateur
Prize: 10000 dollars
This is going to be one of your first mixed challenges. It means that you can choose cars from both classes for this race. I'd strongly recommend that you purchase an E-class vehicle, especially since there are a lot of straight lines here and you would have some serious problems catching up with the rest in a F-group car. You shouldn't have any problems taking the lead (#1). If you're lucky, your opponents will probably crash into something, so you won't have to worry about them anymore. There's also a single jump later during the race (#2). It's very easy to make a mistake here, so it would be wise to slow down a little. Other than that, there's nothing you should be worried about. It's very easy to win here.
Merit Alley
Level: Amateur
Prize: 12000 dollars
Gather: 186 km/h
You'll probably going to have some problems with this challenge. It's mostly because you won't be allowed to make too many mistakes. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to gather enough speed points. There's also a little time to reach the finish line. You will have to focus all of your attention on two things - maintaining a high speed and avoiding incoming traffic. Keep heading towards two checkpoints. There's a mild curve waiting for you here (#1). It leads to the second radar, so you can't slow down. Ignore the right turn and keep going straight. You shouldn't have any problems reaching two other checkpoints. The last radar is going to be hidden on your right. You will have to make a turn at some point of the race (#2), however if you have some more time you could consider preparing a little more. You would have to turn left, however this won't be necessary, especially if you're using one of the faster vehicles from the E class.
In need of speed?
Level: Amateur
Prize: 5000 dollars
Gather: 178 km/h
There's not much to say about this particular challenge. You won't receive a huge reward for winning it, however completing this task is going to be quite simple. Additionally, there are only four checkpoints, so you won't have to spend too much time on the track. You start off on a long straight line (#1), however you will have to watch out for heavy traffic. Make sure that you don't hit anything along the way. I wouldn't recommend slowing down too much, especially if you're using a vehicle with poor acceleration. You should be able to pass through all checkpoints without any major problems (#2).
It's all in the Handling
Level: Amateur
Prize: 10000 dollars
This is going to be a quite simple race. You shouldn't have any problems overtaking your opponents. Once this is done, make sure that you have maintained your lead. You will have to deal with a tight hairpin at some point of the race (#1). It's very easy to hit the left barrier here, so I'd strongly recommend that you hit the brakes. Don't worry about the competition. You won't lose your lead here. There are some fast corners waiting for you later during the race (#2). You should consider cutting through some of these corners, however make sure that you don't lose control over your vehicle.
Objective: Time
Level: Amateur
Prize: 10000 dollars
Time limit: 2 minutes 20 seconds
I'm sure that you're going to have some problems with this particular time challenge, especially if you're driving one of the slower (or not upgraded) cars of the E class. You won't be allowed to make any major mistakes here. Otherwise you wouldn't be able to reach the finish line within a designated time limit. You will also have to maintain higher speeds during the most of the race. The first part of the challenge will require you to go through a very tight right turn. There are other corners waiting for you there, however they're not that difficult. Once you've reached a mild left turn (#1), SLOW DOWN because it's very easy to make a mistake here. You won't have the opportunity to spot all civilian cars and the road is very narrow. Once you've gone past this section, keep going straight. There are some more tight turns near the finish line (#2), however you shouldn't have any major problems with them. Just make sure that you don't hit anything along the way and you should be just fine.
Amateur Race
Level: Amateur
Prize: 10000 dollars
You shouldn't have any major problems collecting a gold trophy here. It's very important that you don't make any mistakes right after the start, so you'll be able to overtake all of your opponents (#1). If you're lucky, they should even crash into the civilian cars, so you won't have to worry about them anymore. Avoid the incoming traffic (#2), especially when you're going through mild curves. Make sure that you don't end up on the left lane. You will also have to deal with several jumps near the end, but they're not too difficult.
Angel's Jump
Level: Amateur
Prize: 10000 dollars
This race is very similar to one of the speed challenges, located in the same section of the map. Sadly, it's going to be much more difficult this time, mostly because you will be dealing with heavy traffic and A LOT of jumps (#1). You won't be able to avoid these segments, so you have to stay focused all the time, especially since there isn't much time to reach the finish line. Make sure that you're moving on a correct lane, so you avoid crashing into something at high speeds. You will also have to deal with several tight turns later during the race (#2). One of these corners is located near the tunnel exit, so make sure that you have used your bakes. Thankfully, there are no penalties for hitting the walls and barriers, so you may use this to your advantage.
A Serious Test of Car Control
Level: Amateur
Prize: 12000 dollars
Time limit: 3 minutes 25 seconds
As you've probably noticed, a damage bar has appeared on the screen. This means that you won't be allowed to make any mistakes. You will have to stay on the asphalt road. Otherwise you would start losing points. Furthermore, once you've finished the race, they would be added as penalty seconds to your final result. It may even be 5-10 seconds, so it would be best to memorize the entire race, especially if you don't want to repeat it more than 2-3 times. The route itself is quite simple, however you will be dealing with a large number of fast curves (#1). You can try drifting here, however it will be quite dangerous. You will also have to watch out for heavy traffic. Avoid hitting other cars at all costs, because you would be punished for doing that. There are also a few hills in the area (#2), as well as darker corners. It would be wise to slow down from time to time, especially if you're not feeling too comfortable with your current car. Thankfully, you will have plenty of time to reach the finish line, however remember that penalty seconds may be added to your final result.
A Rugged Route
Level: Amateur
Prize: 15000 dollars
Time limit: 4 minutes 45 seconds
You will receive quite a lot of money for winning this race, mostly because reaching the finish line will take you about 4-5 minutes. Thankfully, if you have one of the fasters vehicles of the E class at your disposal, you should be just fine. The first section of the race will require you to go through several mild curves. Don't underestimate these corners, because you won't be allowed to make any mistakes here. It's going to get much harder very soon, especially near the tight left turn (#1). There's also a second left turn in this area. After that, you will come across several difficult corners (#2). If you're skilled enough, you could consider using your handbrake here. Obviously this is going to be quite risky, but I'm sure that you'll be just fine. Just make sure that you don't end up somewhere outside the track. You will also have to remember about the damage bar, so stay on the main road and avoid hitting all kinds of objects.
Asphalt King
Level: Amateur
Prize: 20000 dollars
This isn't a difficult race, however you will have to remember about a few important things. A good start is all you need right now. Thankfully, it shouldn't be much of a problem, especially if you're driving a fast car. Now you will have to go through two mild curves. There's also a small jump here (#1). Be careful, because it's very easy to lose control over your vehicle and that would mean serious trouble. Once you've taken care of two tight turns, you will find yourself driving on a freeway. Keep going straight. You can't hit anything along the way, because you should be moving at maximum speed. Avoid civilian vehicles at all costs. There are some tight corners waiting for your near the finish line (#2). Start using your brakes here, especially if you don't want to hit any of the surrounding barriers. Thankfully, you should have extended your lead to about 10-15 seconds, so even if you make a serious mistake, you should be able to retain your first place. It'll take you about five minutes to reach the finish line.
The Madinier Loop
Level: Amateur
Prize: 30000 dollars
This is one of the most difficult races of the E class. Thankfully, you will be paid quite well for winning it, so it's definately worth a try. You will have to complete three full laps in order to receive the gold prize. There are a lot of difficult corners waiting for you here, so you will have to go through them without making any major mistakes. You will also have to watch out for the damage bar. Just make sure that it's not entirely depleted. You won't have to worry about the penalty seconds, because this isn't a race from the TIME group. There's a tight turn near the start (#1). If you're lucky, you should be able to overtake at least 2-3 opponents here, however you will have to remember about the damage bar. After that, turn left (#2). Make sure that you're not trying to cut through these types of corners. You will come across several mild curves, however some of them can be quite tricky (#3). Once this has been completed, you will have to deal with a small group of very difficult corners. There's also a single hairpin (#4) waiting for you near the finish line. Make sure that you have used your handbrake here, so you won't lose too much time.
Alone against the Clock
Level: Pro
Prize: 15000 dollars
Time limit: 1 minute 55 seconds
I guess I don't have to remind you to buy a fast car from the D class. It'll make your life a lot easier and there are a lot of challenges from these groups to choose from. This is a rather simple challenge, mostly because you won't have to worry about the existence of the damage bar. As a result, you will be allowed to cut through every corner. You must watch out for two basic things. First of all, there are a lot of jumps here, especially in the early part of the race (#1). I'd strongly recommend that you slow down in these sections, so you don't end up somewhere outside the track. Other than that, you will have to watch out for difficult and very tight turns (#2). There's also a very difficult corner near the finish line, so make sure that you've used your brakes. Nevertheless, you shouldn't have any major problems collecting a golden trophy here. Sadly, you will receive only 15000 dollars for the win.
The Wild Outdoors
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Gather: 162 km/h
You should be able to complete this standard SPEED test without any major problems. You will only have to focus your attention on going through corners and avoiding traffic. Just as before, I'd strongly recommend that you choose a fast D-class car for this challenge. Reaching the first checkpoint is going to be very easy. Be careful, though. There's a very difficult right turn here (#1). You can't make a mistake. Otherwise you would have probably ended up somewhere outside the track. One of the checkpoints is going to be located near the corner. Slow down a little, however don't even think about using your brakes. Make sure that you're cutting through corners, so you won't have to worry about the fifth checkpoint (#2). Do the same thing with the last radar. You should be able to complete this task without having to repeat the entire race.
Only the Last will Win
Level: Pro
Prize: 30000 dollars
This is probably going to be your first elimination race. I'm sure that you're familiar with the rules, so I won't have to go into details. You will have to complete five laps and the slowest driver is going to be eliminated at the end of the each lap. This is how you will get rid of your competition. Thankfully, you shouldn't have any problems maintaining your lead, as long as you won't make any major mistakes. You should also pick a fast D-class car for this challenge in order to increase your changes for a safe win. The race itself isn't going to be too difficult, however there are some challenging corners and I'm sure that you'll want to know more about them. There are some fast corners near the start line (#1). They will allow you to extend your current lead. Don't even think about cutting through these corners. Otherwise you would have probably been stopped by the rocks. Slow down before taking a hard right turn (#2). You will also have to deal with several other tight corners (#3). They aren't too difficult, especially if you decide to use the handbrake. There are two tight turns near the end (#4). It would be very wise to slow down a bit in order to remain on the asphalt road.
Fatal At-track-tion
Level: Pro
Prize: 15000 dollars
Time limit: 6 minutes 35 seconds
Sadly, you won't receive any huge profits from winning this race. There are also a few other things you should be told about. First of all, you will have to spend about six minutes on the track. That's a lot of time, especially since you won't be allowed to make any major mistakes. As you've probably noticed, the damage bar has returned and you will have to remember about the possibility of receiving a 3-10 second penalty. You will also be moving quite fast, because there aren't too many corners out there. You mustn't forget about the time-limit, however you should be able to reach the finish line long before it expires. Nevertheless, try to maintain higher speeds (above 250 km/h). As for the race itself, you will come across your first tight turn very soon (#1). You will have to break early. Otherwise you would have probably left the designated area of the track. Thankfully, you won't have any problems spotting other turns. There are also a few fast corners here (#2). You should consider slowing down a little, so you won't hit any of the barriers. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about the traffic, so you may choose the left lane at any time, without slowing down.
Seaside slalom
Level: Amateur
Prize: 17000 dollars
You should be able to collect a gold trophy here without any major problems, however there are some difficult corners on the track. The first section of the race is going to be the most difficult. Once you've reached a small hill (#1), SLOW down, so you won't end up hitting the opposite barrier. You will also have to deal with several tight turns (#2). Thankfully, you will have an opportunity to cut through most of these corners. You could also consider using your handbrake from time to time. The final part of the challenge is very simple. You should also know that you will have to complete two laps in order to succeed.
The Pass of Good Hope
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Time limit: 3 minutes 30 seconds
The good news is that you will be able to cut through most of the corners without having to worry about the damage bar. It's going to be quite difficult, though. Most of the roads are narrow, so you won't be allowed to make any major mistakes. It'll be better to slow down, rather than hit one of the civilian cars. There's a very tight turn near the start (#1). You should come across it in about 40 seconds. After that, you will have to deal with several mild curves, as well as a few easy jumps. Sadly, you will come across new hairpins very soon. One of these corners will require you to turn right (#2). I'd strongly recommend that you use your brakes here. You shouldn't have any other problems reaching the finish line. Just make sure that you avoid all civilian cars and you should be just fine. Also, remember that you won't be given much time to reach the finish line.
Vertigo
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Time limit: 1 minute 35 seconds
Theoretically, you shouldn't have any huge problems finishing up with this task. Sadly, you will have to be very careful throughout the entire race. The first part of the track is by far the most difficult one (#1). There are a lot of jumps here, so you'll have to be careful, mostly because you'll lose the control over your car while you're still in the air. You will also have to watch out for heavy traffic. Remember that it's better to slow down. Don't risk hitting any of the passing cars. You will be able to speed up near the finish line (#2). Maintain higher speeds here, so you'll be able to make up for some of the lost time. You will have to complete three laps of the track. There are three checkpoints on each lap.
Not Quite There Yet
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Gather: 162 km/h
This time you will have only 90 seconds to reach ALL four checkpoints. As a result, you won't be allowed to make even minor mistakes. You will also have to choose one of your fastest D-class cars. I would also recommend upgrading it in a tuning shop. Make a right turn after the start (#1) and head on to the first checkpoint area. Once this is done, make a second right turn (#2). You can't slow down here, because there's a checkpoint nearby. Start accelerating. There's a third turn waiting for you here (#3). I would recommend turning right. After that, head back to the radar. The objective here is to score a higher speed record. Go back to your right and start moving towards the last object (#4). You will have to slow down here, however you shouldn't have any problems gathering the required amount of speed points.
Avenging Spirit
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Time limit: 1 minute 25 seconds
You should be able to win this challenge without having to repeat it, however there are some difficult corners and jump scattered throughout the entire area. As a result, you will have to be very careful and precise. I guess I don't have to remind you to choose a faster car for this challenge, especially since there are a lot of long straights here. You will come across your first challenging turn in about 30 seconds (#1). You will have to slow down here, however you might want to consider cutting through this corner. You will also have to watch out for several jumps (#2). They will appear later during the race. Nevertheless, there's plenty of time to score a gold trophy here, so you should be just fine.
Fratricide head to head
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
The title suggests that this is a one-on-one race and that how it's going to be, so it's a standard duel. Thankfully, you shouldn't be too scared to participate in this challenge, mostly because computer player should pick a slower car. I had to race against a Cadillac, so it wasn't much of a problem. The race itself will require to avoid some of the upcoming traffic. It's not going to be simple, especially since there are a lot of hills in this area (#1). As a result, you will have to slow down in order to organize more precise jumps. Don't worry about your opponent. Focus all of your attention on not making any mistakes. You will have to reach a very tight turn (#2). Make sure that you don't hit any barriers here. Despite what you might think, completing this section of the map should be quite simple. The final part of the race, on the other hand, is going to be more difficult. There are some new hills waiting for you there. You will also have to avoid crashing into civilian cars.
Ascent of the Pacaut
Level: Expert
Prize: 25000 dollars
Time limit: 1 minute 20 seconds
It's very important that you choose a correct car for this task. More experienced players should consider buying one of the TVR's (Sagaris or Tuscan). If it's too difficult to drive them, I'd recommend taking a closer look at Lotus Exige or Aston Martin Vanquish. The choice is yours. Just make sure that you've upgraded your car in a tuning shop. This is a short challenge, however you will have to deal with several difficult corners. There are two hairpins in this area. The first hairpin will require you to turn right (#1). It's very important that you slow down here, so you aren't launched towards the left barrier. I would recommend having a car with an excellent acceleration, so you will be able to regain some of the lost time. Once this is done, you will come across a second hairpin (#2). The final part of the race is quite simple, however you will have to deal with several fast corners, so be careful.
Give me Speed!
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Gather: 194 km/h
I'm sure that you're already familiar with these types of challenges. Just as before, you will have to plan your route carefully in order to be able to visit all checkpoints within the designated time limit. I would recommend choosing one of the easier (to drive) cars, because you will have plenty of time to fulfill all objectives. Having tons of grip is going to be very important here, however you should also choose a car with at least decent acceleration. Reaching the first checkpoint area is going to be very simple. Just make sure that you don't hit any of the civilian cars along the way. You will also have to deal with a very fast corner (#1). Sadly, you aren't allowed to slow down too much, so don't make any mistakes. It's going to be very similar with the second police radar. Now you will have to make a sudden right turn. You will find yourself on a narrow road (#2). The fourth checkpoint is located just around the corner (#3). Don't worry that you will have to slow down here. Once you've gone past this checkpoint, start accelerating. Keep moving towards the final checkpoint (#4). Like always, you will have to watch out for heavy traffic. Scoring a high speed at the last checkpoint should allow you to win this challenge.
Total Freedom
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Gather: 186 km/h
This is a simple challenge, however you will have to make sure that you've chosen a car that's very easy to drive. Manoeuvrability is going to be very important here. I would recommend choosing a TVR Sagaris or Lotus Exige. You will have to go through seven different checkpoints, but you'll have plenty of time to do that, so don't worry about it too much. Furthermore, you should be able to fulfill the limit by going through only six checkpoints. Reaching the first radar is going to be quite simple. You will only have to watch out for a single jump. Now you will have to turn right (#1). This will allow you to reach the second checkpoint. After that, head on to the third one. You will have to go through the crossroads (#2). Be careful. There's a tight left turn nearby (#3). You can't miss it. There's a new checkpoint here, so go there now. Turn left and right. You should be able to reach a small junction (#4). It doesn't really matter which checkpoint would you like to go to in the first place. I would recommend going left, turning around and heading towards the final police radar.
The Mighty Kingpin...
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Time limit: 2 minutes 50 seconds
I would recommend choosing something really fast for this time trial challenge. One of the TVR's seems like a good idea, but there's also a lot of difficult corners in the area, so you'll have to take that under consideration. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about the damage bar. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend cutting through the corners, because you might hit something and lose precious seconds. We'll start off with a long straight. After that, you will have to go through several tight corners (#1). Watch out for heavy traffic, although you won't be punished for hitting civilian cars. They will only slow you down. You will come across a group of fast corners (#2). Like I've said before, try staying on the asphalt road. There are some new challenging corners ahead (#3). It would be wise to slow down a little, especially since you should have plenty of time to reach the finish line. You will have to make a sudden left turn at the end (#4). There are also a few other tight corners here, but they're quite simple.
Last Man Standing
Level: Expert
Prize: 60000 dollars
If you have some problems winning this race, it probably means that your current car is too slow for this race. I wouldn't recommend taking an Aston or the Lotus. They would be outrun by other vehicles. The fastest Mercedes seems like a good idea and you can always take a TVR. I'm sure that your familiar with these vehicles by now, so you shouldn't make too many mistakes while driving them at high speeds. You should also upgrade your current vehicle, but I think it's fairly obvious. You will have to complete seven full laps of the track. The race itself isn't too complicated, however you will have to be careful, because some of the corners can prove to be quite challenging. You will have to deal with a very mild curve after the start. Use the brake once you've reached the second corner (#1), so you don't end up outside the track. I wouldn't recommend drifting here, especially if you're driving one of the less stable cars. Now you will have to deal with a long and simple bend (#2). I would recommend moving here as fast as possible. You shouldn't have any problems preventing the car from drifting. Use the brakes before you reach the next section of the map. You CAN'T cut through this corner, because there's a post here. Instead, try drifting a little (#3) or slowing down. The last corner is going to be very simple (#4). You will have to slow down in order to reach the finish line without any other complications.
Kart Race
Level: Expert
Reward: 25000 dollars
Time limit: 1 minute 10 seconds
This is a rather unusual race, because you will be able to choose between three different vehicle classes. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend taking anything slower. Choose something from the B class. It would also be wise to take a car that's easier to drive. You will have to go through several mild corners near the start, however you will come across more difficult turns very soon (#1). You will also have to deal with several fast corners near the end (#2). It would be best to memorize this track, so you won't make any mistakes while trying to repeat the race. You will only have about a minute to reach the finish line (don't forget about the damage bar and penalty seconds).
180 mph on a winding route
Level: Expert
Prize: 20000 dollars
Achieve speed: 290 km/h
This is a true GOLDMINE! It's VERY easy to win this challenge. As a result, you will be able to earn a lot of money without having to participate in difficult challenges. The most important thing is that an average race takes only about 30 seconds and you'll be paid 20000 dollars each time you succeed! Gathering a few hundred thousand dollars won't be a problem. You won't have to choose a B class vehicle for this challenge. One of the faster C group cars should do the trick. Start accelerating (#1). After that, turn right, so you'll be moving near the side of the road (#2). This will allow you to overtake ALL civilian vehicles. It's that simple! Have fun!
Beach Route
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Time limit: 2 minutes 30 seconds
It would be wise to choose something new for this race. It should be a fast car, mostly because you will be dealing with a lot of straight lines. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 seems like a good idea. You should also upgrade this vehicle, but I think it's fairly obvious. You will have to watch out for heavy traffic during this race, however some of the civilian vehicles will avoid hitting you (#1). You will also be dealing with several jumps, but that shouldn't be too hard. I would recommend moving near the side of the road, especially if you don't want to spend more time with the civilian cars. Some parts of the road are going to be surrounded by concrete walls (#2). Focus all of your efforts on NOT hitting these objects. Otherwise you would lose some precious seconds. You shouldn't have any problems finishing the race within the designated time limit.
Rival Sisters
Level: Expert
Prize: 4000 dollars
This is a standard duel. It means that you will be racing against only one car and the first vehicle to reach the finish line wins the entire competition. I'd strongly recommend choosing something from the B class, especially since your opponent will probably do the same thing. There are some difficult corners near the start line (#1). Try going through them without hitting anything along the way. This should allow to secure the early lead. You should be able to reach a freeway very soon. Be careful. There are a lot of fast corners in the area (#2). You won't be allowed to make any mistakes here. One of the corners will be located at the top of the hill (#3). Slow down here. Otherwise you would have probably crashed into one of the surrounding barriers. You will also have to watch out for heavy traffic (#4). Stay away from the left lane and use it only when it's absolutely necessary. The final part of the race is going to be quite simple. There are only a few mild curves here, so you'll be able to secure your victory.
The Big Challenge
Level: Expert
Prize: 150000 dollars
Time limit: 20 minutes (!)
This is probably going to be your first long-distance race, so there are a lot of important things you should know about. First of all, you will be taking part in more of these events in the future and they'll be even longer, so stay focused and practice going for the gold trophy. The most important thing here is to avoid hitting anything along the way. It's better to slow down, because you won't have to accelerate from a complete stop. You should be able to maintain a high speed (>250 km/h), especially since there are a lot of straights and mild curves here. You will also have to deal with more difficult turns, but they will appear later during the race. You should be able to complete at least half of this challenge without having to you use the brakes. Reaching the finish line, on the other hand, will probably take you about 14-16 minutes, depending on the number of mistakes. You should be able to secure first kilometres without any major problems (#1). Make sure that you're driving at a maximum speed. You will come across a freeway area in about two minutes (#2). You will have to be very careful here. There are a lot of sudden turns in the area, as well as several jumps. Avoid hitting the surrounding barriers, because they would have slown you down. You will have to move to a new lane two minutes later (#3). You can't miss it, however you will have plenty of time to make this turn. Slow down once you've reached the exit (#4). Leave the freeway. Watch out for civilians vehicles here, as they can be quite unpredictable. Keep moving towards your destination. You will have to make a sudden right turn about 8 minutes after the start. This will allow you to reach the new section of the freeway (#5). Watch out for some of the upcoming mild curves. They can be very tricky. You will have to leave the freeway very soon (#6). It's very important that you slow down here, so you won't miss the exit. You will also perform a single jump here. The final part of this race is going to be much more difficult, however you should have a lot of time to reach the finish line. You will be using narrow roads to reach your destination. Watch out for civilian cars. You will also be dealing with a larger number of tight turns (#7). Remember to keep off the left lane in order to avoid hitting other vehicles. Use the brakes, but only if it's absolutely necessary. You will have to turn right near the finish line (#8), but that shouldn't be much of a problem.
Head to head is the only way
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
As you've probably noticed by now, there are A LOT of difficult corners here. As a result, you will have to consider taking a slower, but more manoeuvrable car. I will only tell you about the most difficult turns, however you will have to stay focused all the time. You won't have any time to rest or plan your next movements. You will also have to watch out for heavy traffic! You will come across your first hairpin in about 30 seconds (#1). It's very important that you slow down here, so you won't hit the left barrier. You should be able to reach the second hairpin very soon. You will also have to be very careful there. There are some faster corners ahead (#2), so you should consider speeding up a little. Sadly, you won't be able to see where you're going, so try to stay on a correct right lane. Otherwise you would have probably crashed into something. There's no damage bar here, but you don't have much time to reach the finish line. You should be able to reach the top of the hill very soon. Keep moving forward. You will come across several other hairpins along the way (#3). Thankfully, you should be able to go through them without any major problems. Watch out for the small hills, though. I can assure you that you don't want to end up flying in the air. One of these hills will appear near the sixth checkpoint (#4). Use the brakes in order to avoid all obstacles. The final part of the race is going to be much more enjoyable.
Ring of Speed
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
This is a very simple race. I'd strongly recommend that you choose a Chevy Corvette Z06 for this race, mostly because there aren't too many corners out there and you're going to need a fast car. You shouldn't have any problems with the first group of mild curves. Use the brakes once you've reached a tight left turn (#1). You will also come across more of these corners here, so be careful. There's also a left hairpin near the finish line (#2). Use the brakes if you don't want to end up on the opposite barrier. Nevertheless, you shouldn't have any problems scoring a victory here. Don't worry about the competition, especially if you have a Corvette.
170 mph on a winding route
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Achieve speed: 274 km/h
This is also a VERY easy racing challenge, however finishing it will grant you less money than you would be given for winning the 180 mph downtown challenge. Nevertheless, you shouldn't have any problems finishing this race. I would recommend choosing a car with an excellent acceleration. Dodge Viper (fully upgraded) seems like a good idea (you can't choose cars from the A class). You will have to go through a single hairpin (#1). Once this is done, start accelerating. I'd strongly recommend that you head on to the side of the road (#2), however this is quite risky, because there are some mild curves here. Either way, you should be able to win this challenge in about 20-25 seconds!
190 mph in heavy traffic
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Achieve speed: 306 km/h
I guess I won't surprise you by telling that this is also a very simple speed group challenge. As a result, you should have any problems winning the main prize. Once the race has started, turn around (#1) and head on to your right. Start accelerating. Once again, you should stick close to the side of the road (#2), so you won't have to worry about the traffic. You could also try avoiding civilian cars, however it would be quite risky. You shouldn't have any problems achieving 306 km/h, especially if you're driving a Dodge Viper or Chevy Corvette Z06.
The Narducci Loop
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Time limit: 4 minutes 15 seconds
I'd strongly recommend taking a Dodge Viper or a Chevy Corvette Z06 for this time challenge, mostly because you're going to need a car with an excellent acceleration value. This is a rather challenging race. You will have to deal with the damage bar, so you won't be allowed to hit anything along the way. The same goes with cutting through corners. It's going to be forbidden here. I wouldn't recommend losing any points, because you would have to deal with A LOT of penalty seconds. It's often wise to slow down, rather than lose the control over your car. You should have plenty of time, however you won't be allowed to make any major mistakes. Even if you're not driving too fast, you should be able to complete a single lap in two minutes. This means that you will have about 15 seconds left. You shouldn't have any problems with the first set of corners. You won't even have to use your brakes here. You will only have to slow down a little. Once you've reached a small hill (#1), hit the brakes. This is very important, because there's a very difficult jump here. If you would be driving too fast, your car would end up hitting a nearby wall. You will have to deal with several tight turns very soon (#2), however this shouldn't be a problem to you. Just make sure that you're driving on an asphalt road. You will also come across a small group of faster corners (#3). Try maintaining higher speeds, however staying on the track is equally important here. The final part of the lap will require you to go through a very difficult left hairpin (#4). You could try drifting here, however this can be dangerous.
The Infernal Descent
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
This is a very simple race, at least in my personal opinion. Once again, I would recommend that you choose a Chevy Corvette Z06 for this challenge, mostly because you'll be dealing with a large number of mild (and easy) curves. There are some more challenging turns here (#1), however you shouldn't have any problems with them. You will have to watch out for a few jumps (#2), mostly because you will lose the control over your car. As a result, make sure that you don't end up outside the track. Other than that, there's nothing you should be worried about.
The Forbidden Fall
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
This is also a simple race. Once again, it would be a wise decision to choose a Chevy Corvette Z06 from the list of owned cars. The first part of the race is going to be the most difficult one. You will have to deal with at least two tight turns here. Check the screens if you want to know exactly which corners I'm talking about (#1; #2). Once you've gone past them, you will be dealing with a lot of straight lines and mild curves. You probably won't make any mistakes here, especially since there's no traffic. I'll see you at the finish line! ;-)
180 mph downtown
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Achieve speed: 290 km/h
Can I have your attention? ;-) This is by far the most interesting challenge of the entire game. Collecting 75000 dollars will only take about a minute of your precious time and you'd have to try really hard to lose this race. As a result, I would recommend going back to this challenge from time to time, especially if you're collecting money to buy a new car or a larger house. You shouldn't have ANY problems reaching the required speed. I would recommend taking a fully upgraded Dodge Viper or Jaguar XJ220 for this challenge. The most important thing here is to have a car with an excellent acceleration. Once the race has started, turn around (#1). Now you will only have to start accelerating (#2). Avoid the traffic. Thankfully, there aren't too many civilian cars in the area.
The Dream at your Fingertips
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
This is also a very unusual racing class, however you won't have to do anything in particular to ensure your win. I'd strongly recommend that you choose one of the better cars from the A group. Ferrari Enzo should do the trick. This is a standard elimination race, so at the end of each lap the slowest driver will say goodbye to the rest of the competition. The race itself is quite easy and you should be able to win it with a huge advantage over the second driver. There are, however, a few challenging turns and I'll focus most of my attention on describing them. You shouldn't have any problems taking the lead and extending it, especially since there are two sharp turns near the start (#1). Just make sure that you don't hit anything along the way. You will also have to watch out for a long bend (#2). It's very easy to make some kind of a mistake here. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about the damage bar, so even if you hit one of the nearby walls nothing bad will happen (except losing some time). You should be able to reach the finish line without any other interruptions.
180 mph in heavy traffic
Level: Champion
Prize: 70000 dollars
Achieve speed: 290 km/h
I suspect that this challenge will surprise you a little bit, mostly because it's more difficult than the rest of the assignments from this race group. As a result, you shouldn't use it to gather more money, because there are more interesting races waiting for you elsewhere. You should consider choosing a very fast car. Fully upgraded Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo will do just fine. Start off by doing several jumps (#1). I'd strongly recommend that you slow down here, so you won't hit any of the civilian cars. Move to the right edge of the screen and start accelerating aggressively (#2). You will have to be lucky in order to successfully avoid all civilian cars.
Mountain Peak Ride
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
This is a standard race, not a time trial, so you shouldn't have any problems scoring a win here. Additionally, most of your opponents will be driving very slow, so extending your lead shouldn't be much of a problem. There are a lot of difficult corners in the area. I will only tell you about the most difficult turns and I'm sure that you'll figure out the rest on your own. You will also have to stay very focused, so don't make too many mistakes. There are two hairpins near the start (#1). They should allow you to secure an early lead, especially since your opponents will be moving very slowly here. Use the brakes once you've reached a tight right turn (#1). Don't worry if you're driving slower here, because you won't be chased down by the competition. There's also a huge jump nearby (#3). I'd strongly recommend preparing for it, so you don't end up somewhere outside the track. You will also have to make a sudden left turn (#4). Once this is done, you will have to deal with several fast corners. They shouldn't be too hard. I'm sure that you'll be able to reach the finish line without any other problems.
Tantalus
Level: Champion
Prize: 100000 dollars
Time limit: 7 minutes 30 seconds
This is one of the most difficult challenges of the entire game, at least in my personal opinion. I'm sure that you want to find out more about this race. You will participate in a standard time trial, however I should warn you that you won't be given much time to reach the finish line. The race is going to be very long and you'll have to stay focused all the time, so you won't make too many mistakes along the way. There are A LOT of very difficult turns in the area. You will have to go through them quickly and with a lot of precision, so you don't lose too much time. There's also a problem of avoiding the traffic. There's going to be a lot of civilian vehicles on the track and you won't be allowed to hit them, because you'll receive penalty seconds. You will also be dealing with a damage bar and depleting it entirely won't take too long, especially if you're not careful. As a result, you will have to memorize most of the corners. It's also very important that you avoid hitting other cars, because you will receive 20 penalty points for each hit. It's better to leave the road sometimes, especially if you're driving one of the faster cars. I will try to focus all of my attention on explaining some of the most difficult sections of the race. You'll just have to stay focused all the time and don't worry if you don't succeed right away. You should be able to go through the first set of corners without any major problems (#1). Don't worry if you're driving slower here. Concentrate only on not hitting any of the surrounding objects (especially the cars). You will be able to speed up later during the race. You will have to go through two hairpins very soon (#2). I wouldn't recommend switching to the left lane, because you won't see if there's anything coming your way. You will reach some new hairpins in a short while (#3). There are a lot of them here, so you must be very careful. Once again, you must remember that you won't have to be fast here. Precision is more important at the moment. Once you've reached one of the straight lines, you can speed up a little (#4), however make sure that you don't hit any of the civilian cars. You should consider cutting through some of the mild corners. You should be able to reach a set of very fast turns (#5). Once this is done, you will have to turn left. It's going to be very easy to miss this turn, so be careful, because you wouldn't want to lose precious time here. You should be able to reach a set of tight turns very soon (#6). Try cutting through them in order to regain some of the lost time. You should be able to reach the freeway area very soon. Sadly, you'll be moving the wrong way (#7). I'd strongly recommend that you slow down a little. Try moving near the side of the road, especially since there are no bends here. You will have to make a left turn very soon. You can't miss it (#8). Watch out for some new tight turns (#9). They will be located near the freeway. This is a very simple section, so focus all of your attention on avoiding the civilian cars. You will come across a set of three hairpins (#10). You will have to slow down here, mostly because these turns are very challenging. The final part of the race is going to be rather simple. You will be dealing with a large number of fast corners. Speed up once you've reached the tunnel area. There are some tight turns nearby (#11), however there are less civilian cars in this area, so you'll be moving faster then before. There's also a single hairpin (#12) near the finish line. Make sure that you go through it properly. You must reach the finish line within about six minutes. It's very important, because you will probably receive 60-90 penalty seconds...
200 mph on a winding route
Level: Champion
Prize: 25000 dollars
Gather: 322 km/h
This challenge is going to be very similar to most of the standard speed tests, however this time you will have to reach a certain checkpoint, so it's going to be a little longer. Nevertheless, you shouldn't have ANY problems finishing it and you'll be able to earn A LOT OF MONEY here. Remember that you will have to reach the only radar in order to fulfill this task. I would recommend choosing Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo. If you're lucky, you should be able to exceed the limit by 40-50 km/h. Start accelerating (#1). Once you've reached 200-250 km/h, move on to the side of the road (#2). This will allow you to avoid all civilians cars. Now you will only have to reach a single checkpoint.
The Threshold of Tolerance
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Gather: 157 km/h
This is a fairly simple challenge, however you should consider choosing one of the fastest vehicles, especially since reaching higher speeds is going to be quite difficult here. I would recommend taking a Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo. Once you've reached the first junction, turn right (#1), so you'll be able to move on to the first checkpoint. Now you will have to turn left. Keep going straight. You should be able to reach the second radar. You will also get closer to the third checkpoint (#2). Once this is done, you will have to go back. Turn right, so you'll be able to reach a new radar (#3). You've probably skipped it before. There are only two checkpoints to go (#4). It doesn't really matter which one you decide to choose right now, especially since you probably have only a small number of points to gather. Exceeding the limit by about 50 km/h should be very easy here. The only major difficulty is the damage bar. You won't be allowed to hit too many objects along the way and instead of seconds, the game will punish you by lowering your final speed result. As a result, focus most of your attention on staying on the asphalt road. Also, don't forget about the possibility of pressing a certain key to spawn a car to its original position (before the crash).
160 mph downtown
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Gather: 132 km/h
It may seem that gathering 132 km/h should be very simple, however I'm sure you suspect that reaching this limit will require a lot of practice. As you've probably noticed, this road consists of a large number of sharp turns and hairpins. Once again, I'd strongly recommend choosing Ferrari Enzo. You could also take an Ascari, however you would have to deal with a slightly worse acceleration. You will have to cut through the nearest corner in order to reach the first checkpoint area (#1). Watch out for heavy traffic. I wouldn't recommend hitting any of the civilian cars, especially since there's not much time to reach all checkpoint areas. Keep going straight. You will have to go through the next corner properly in order to reach a new radar at high speed (#2). You shouldn't encounter any other cars at this particular point of the race. The third radar is located near one of the corners (#3). Try cutting through it, so you won't have to slow down too much. The fourth checkpoint is going to be the easiest one. Just keep moving straight (#4). You will also have to avoid several cars. You should be able to exceed the limit by at least 30 km/h.
110 mph on a winding route
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Gather: 186 km/h
I would recommend taking the fastest A class group car for this task. It's going to be the Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo. Doing this will make your life a lot easier, because most of the checkpoints have been located in the middle of straight lines. You shouldn't have any problems reaching the first radar, however you will have to make a sudden left turn here (#1). Don't leave this road. Instead, keep moving straight. You should be able to reach the second checkpoint very soon (#2). Now you will have to make a second left turn (#3). This will allow you to reach a new radar. Once again, turn left and head on to the final checkpoint (#4). If you're lucky, you should be able to exceed the limit by 60-70 km/h!
The Last of the Legends
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Once again, you should strongly consider choosing a Ferrari Enzo. This is a fairly simple race, however you will have to watch out for heavy traffic. You can't hit any of the civilian cars. This would not only slow you down, but you would also start an official police pursuit. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about the competition too much. You should be able to maintain an early and solid lead. Watch out for the first corners (#1), mostly because it's quite dark in here, so you won't notice everything at first glance. You will come across several long straights and mild curves (#2). I would recommend using the left lane. Otherwise you would have probably crashed into something. It's easier to slow down. You could also use the side of the road. You will come across more bends (#3). The final section of this race will also require you to perform a single jump (#4). Make sure that you have used the brakes!
The Canyon's Revenge
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
This is also a simple race, so there's nothing you should be worried about. Winning the gold trophy should be very easy, however I would recommend choosing one of the faster vehicles of the A class, especially since there are a lot of mild curves in the area. That's where the most of this race will take place. I will tell only about a few important things, mostly because you shouldn't have any major problems with the rest of the corners. Once you've completed four checkpoints, you will have to enter the freeway (#1). This is a very tricky spot. Slow down, so you won't hit any of the surrounding concrete walls. Once you're on the freeway, you will have to perform several difficult jumps. Make sure that you've done nothing wrong here. You will have to make a sudden left turn very soon (#2). Thankfully, you should be able to cut through this corner. The final part is going to be much easier, so I'm sure that you'll secure your win.
The Mellet Loop
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Time limit: 1 minute 50 seconds
You shouldn't have any major problems winning this challenge. Nevertheless, you won't be allowed to make too many mistakes, especially since you will only have 110 seconds to finish this race. Thankfully, you will be allowed to cut through the corners, because the damage bar has been disabled. Head on towards the first right turn. This is a difficult corner, however if you do something wrong, you can always restart the entire challenge. There are some fast and easy corners ahead. Slow down once you've reached a sharper turn (#1). Keep heading towards your destination. You will be dealing with sharper corners from time to time (#2). The final part of the lap will also require you to go through a small set of fast bends. Try cutting through most of these corners.
Jackpot
Level: Champion
Prize: 100000 dollars
This is a fairly difficult challenge. First of all, you will be dealing with a very large number of tight corners and hairpins. As a result, I would recommend choosing one of the easier cars of the A class, because you won't have enough time to correct each mistake. Additionally, you won't be allowed to leave the asphalt road, mostly because there's a damage bar on your screen. The same goes with the civilian cars. Try taking an early lead (#1), so you won't have to crash into other player cars later during this race. Try slowing down before each corner, especially if you're driving one of the less stable vehicles. Once you've reached the third checkpoint, you will have to deal with several faster corners (#2). You will also encounter a few jumps (#3). I would also recommend slowing down a little. Otherwise you would have probably left the designated area of the track. There are also some difficult hairpins in the area. Thankfully, you won't have to be in a lot of hurry, so take your time and make sure that you didn't hit anything along the way. The final section of the lap consists of two straight lines. After that, you will have to go through a hairpin (#4).
The Never-ending Loop
Level: Champion
Prize: 100000 dollars
100000 reward would suggest that it should be a very difficult race. Thankfully, you shouldn't have any major problems winning it. The only problem is that you will have to complete ten full laps of the track. I would recommend choosing a car that's easy to drive, because there are a lot of tight turns here. Enzo seems like a good idea, but I'm sure that you've already figured that out on your own. ;-) The track consists of two circles, however you will have more problems with the smaller circle, mostly because some of the corners are very tight (#1). You will also have to deal with several other corners (#2). They provide a necessary link between the circles. Remember to stay on the asphalt road, so you won't hit any of the surrounding objects (especially poles). You shouldn't have any problems extending your lead, especially while going through mild curves.
The Millionaire's Challenge
Level: Expert
Prize: 1000000 dollars
Time limit: 60 minutes (!!!)
This is by far the most challenging time trial event of the entire game, but I'm sure that you've already came to the same conclusion. It would seem that racing against other drivers ("Tour of the Island" challenge) should be more difficult, however I'm sure that you didn't have any problems leaving them behind. You will have to be very careful throughout this entire race, especially since you'll also be dealing with heavy traffic. Sadly, this means trouble. You will be dealing with a lot of police vehicles, because sooner or later you'll start making mistakes. I would recommend letting the pursuit to achieve the third level. Once this happens, slow down so the police will catch you. I'd strongly recommend having at least 100000 dollars on your bank account, so you'll be able to pay for all tickets. Escaping the police is not a good thing to do, mostly because you would have to spend a lot of time trying to avoid police vehicles and roadblocks. As a result, it's best to lose a few seconds and a few thousand dollars, rather than crash into something every 15-30 seconds. The race is going to be VERY long, but I'm sure that's no surprise to you. I've decided to display only the most difficult sections of the time trial, including the jumps, tight corners and hairpins. You should also know that one hour is a lot of time to finish this race. If you don't make too many mistakes, you should be able to reach the finish line within 45-50 minutes. I would recommend choosing Ferrari Enzo for this challenge, instead of faster cars, mostly because you will need a car with tons of grip, especially at higher speeds. Additionally, don't worry about the first part of the race (20 minutes). You will be moving quite slow here, but you'll be able to speed up very soon. The second part will require you to deal with very long straight roads, so you will be travelling at maximum speeds there.
3/32 - 1.3 km (#1) - You should be getting closer to the lighthouse area. There are some challenging, fast corners here, as well as some jumps. You must be very careful. Avoid hitting civilian cars and other objects, especially some of the nearby poles.
5/32 - 2.7 km (#2) - You will have to make a sudden left turn here. You've probably been travelling at high speeds, so you will have to use the brakes earlier than usual. Otherwise you would only lose precious time trying to get back to the main road.
6/32 - 2.7 km (#1) - There's a series of fast and challenging corners here. Sadly, this means that you will have to slow down. Otherwise you would have crashed into one of the surrounding barriers.
10/32 - 5.1 km (#2) - You will come across a sudden right turn here. Just as before, you won't be allowed to miss it. After that, you will have to deal with a very sharp turn. Using your handbrake here seems like a wise thing to do.
11/32 - 6.7 km (#1) - You will be encountering fast corners from time to time. You will have to go through all of them without hitting anything along the way. Additionally, watch out for the civilian vehicles. It's best to leave the road for a second in order to avoid them.
12/32 - 7.7km (#2) - You will have to be very careful here. There are some very challenging turns ahead. You will also be dealing with a single hairpin. Slow down, so you won't hit the opposite barrier.
13/32 - 3.5 km (#1) - There's a very challenging left turn here. Remember to use the brakes earlier than usual, so you'll be able to get past this segment without any other problems. You will also be dealing with a large number of hills, so watch out for the civilian vehicles.
14/32 - 2 km (#2) - You will have to switch to the left lane. Sadly, this means you'll be driving the wrong way. Focus all of your efforts on avoiding civilian cars. You could also try moving near the side of the road. Thankfully, you won't have to spend too much time here, however you will be dealing with similar actions later during this race.
15/32 - 1.9 km (#1) - There's a very tight turn here. You will have to be very precise. You can't make any mistakes. Otherwise you would have probably crashed into a concrete wall and that would probably stop you.
15/32 - 0.8 km (#2) - You will be dealing with a larger number of tight corners in the urban area, however only some of them will provide a challenge. Nevertheless, you will be moving much slower here. Don't worry, you'll be able to regain some of the lost time very soon.
16/32 - 2.6 km (#1) - You will have to make a correct turn here. I'm sure that you won't know where to go right away, so it would be wise to slow down a little. Also, take a closer look at the minimap. Sadly, you will be driving the wrong way.
16/32 - 0.4 km (#2) - You should be able to reach a lot of hills here. As a result, you must be very careful. Watch out for the heavy traffic. Make sure that you're in a correct lane before allowing the vehicle to perform a jump.
18/32 - 3.3 km (#1) - You will have to be very careful here, mostly because there are a lot of fast and challenging turns in the area. Make sure that you're not driving too fast. Otherwise you would have probably left the track.
19/32 - 1.9 km (#2) - There are some new challenging turns here. You will also be dealing with smaller jumps. Nevertheless, you should consider slowing down a little.
21/32 - 5.1 km (#1) - You should be able to locate an exit from the freeway here. Make sure that you didn't miss it. Slow down if you were travelling a little bit faster, mostly because you won't have much time to make the turn.
21/32 - 3.1 km (#2) - You will come across a very tight left turn. Just as before, you won't be allowed to make any major mistakes. You will also have to watch out for other cars. There's going to be more of them here.
23/32 - 4.4 km (#1) - You will have to be careful in the entire bridge area. First of all, you can't make any mistakes while entering the bridge. Otherwise you would have probably crashed into a concrete wall. Once you've left the bridge, you will also have to make a sudden left turn. This also means that once again you'll be driving the wrong way.
23/32 - 0.2km (#2) - You will have to deal with a pair of very difficult turns here. The first one will require you to turn left.
25/32 - 5.5 km (#1) - You should be more careful here, mostly because there are a lot of fast bends in this area. You can't be driving too fast, because the freeway is surrounded by concrete walls. As a result, consider slowing down A LITTLE.
29/32 - 6 km (#2) - This is a very challenging section of this race. Make sure that you've used the brakes, so you won't hit anything. You will also have to avoid heavier traffic.
31/32 - 4.6 km (#1) - I'm sure that you remember this turn from one of the previous races, so I wont' have to go into details. Watch out for heavy traffic. I wouldn't recommend hitting other cars, because that would probably stop you.
31/32 - 3.7 km (#2) - You will encounter several small jumps along the way. You won't have to slow down here, however make sure that there aren't any civilians cars in the vicinity.
The Roof of the World
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Time limit: 3 minutes 15 seconds
I'd strongly recommend choosing MV Agusta motorcycles for all mB and mA class races. These bikes are extremely fast, especially if you decide to fully upgrade them. They are faster than most of the Ducati bikes, so you shouldn't have any problems winning all challenges. You'll have to buy MV Agusta F4 Brutale 910S to participate in mB class challenges. Like I've said before, you should also consider visiting a tuning shop. Upgrading your bike will cost 20000 dollars. I would also recommend that you practice driving on a bike before you decide to proceed with this challenge. Otherwise you would have some serious problems steering it. There are a lot of mild corners waiting for you here. You will also be dealing with several tight turns and hairpins. As a result, you won't be allowed to slow down too much, however there's plenty of time to reach the finish line. You should also remember that hitting one of the barriers or trees will probably stop you. You can't leave the asphalt road, because this would only mean trouble. You shouldn't have any major problems with the first set of corners (#1). Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend slowing down too much here. You will have to watch out once you've reached the top of this hill (#2), mostly because you'll be moving faster from now on and it's very easy to find yourself outside the track. You will be dealing with fast and very challenging corners in just a few seconds (#3). Focus all of your attention on staying on the road. Watch out near the bigger hill (#4), because you might find yourself flying in the air.
The Drop
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Thankfully, this is a much easier race than previously described time based challenge. As a result, you won't have to repeat it in order to achieve victory. I would recommend choosing the same bike. Also, make sure that it has been fully upgraded. You shouldn't have any problems taking the early lead. There are a lot of long straights and mild curves here, so you won't have to stay focused all the time. One of the more challenging corners will appear on your right (#1). You can't make any mistakes here. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about the traffic. Most of the corners are going to be very easy. Watch out for small jumps (#2). It would be wise to slow down in these spots, so you won't lose the control over the bike.
130 mph downtown
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Gather: 202 km/h
You shouldn't have any major problems completing this speed challenge, however you will have to be skilled in driving a bike in order to achieve victory. Just as before, you will have to score checkpoint areas in a correct order. Also, you won't be allowed to make any mistakes, because there's not much time to visit all radar areas. Once you've started, you will have to turn right (#1). You should be able to reach a small junction very soon. Head on to the left side of the screen, however you will have to turn around very soon (#2). The objective will be to gather more speed points at the next checkpoint. Keep moving forward. You will also reach the third radar (#3). There's only one more checkpoint to go. You will have to start accelerating (#4). Make sure that you don't hit any of the civilian cars along the way.
The Best Defense...
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Time limit: 2 minutes 45 seconds
I've already mentioned before that you should consider buying a bike from MV Agusta in order to succeed in all mA class challenges. It's going to be MV Agusta F4 Tamburini. You will also have to fully upgrade this motorcycle. It's going to cost you only 40000 dollars, so you shouldn't have any problems doing this. This time trial race is going to be quite simple. You will be dealing with a lot of straight lines and mild curves. There are also a few jumps here and there. I'm sure you already know that staying on the asphalt road is very important. You might have some minor problems going through tight corners. One of them has been displayed on the first screen (#1). I would recommend slowing down in these functions. You will also have to make a right turn at some point of the race (#2). It's very to skip this junction, so be careful. You should be able to reach the finish line in about two minutes, so there's plenty of time to complete this race.
110 mph in the mountains
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Gather: 178 km/h
This is a fairly difficult speed challenge, mostly because you won't have much time to reach all checkpoint areas. As a result, you will have to plan your route very carefully. You will also have to choose a very fast bike in order to exceed the required limit. We'll start off with a long straight road, so it's going to be quite easy. You will only have to make sure that you don't hit anything along the way. Once you've reached the main section of this challenge, you will have to turn right. Try maintaining higher speeds through these corners. It's very important. You should be able to reach the third checkpoint very soon. Start moving towards the fourth one. Don't worry about the tight bend. You will be able to return to the track by pressing a correct key. There's a very difficult hairpin nearby (#3). Once you've gone past it, start accelerating. Reaching the next checkpoint is also going to be difficult (#4), mostly because there are a lot of cars in this area. Focus only on exceeding the limit. The final part of the challenge is much easier, however you must stay focused all the time.
Ascent of the Confoulan
Level: Champion
Reward: 75000 dollars
Time limit: 3 minutes 45 seconds
Winning this time trial challenge is not going to be easy. First of all, you will have to be very skilled in driving a motorcycle. You will also have to know how to accelerate and go through mild curves. Additionally, you won't be allowed to make too many mistakes along the way. Otherwise you wouldn't have enough time to reach the finish line (it's obvious that we're talking about the golden trophy). The first part of this race will require to deal with a small number of simple corners (#1). This means that you would be allowed to slow down here. Additionally, you can't hit any of the surrounding objects. You will have to make a very sharp turn in just a few seconds (#2). You can't miss this spot. Otherwise you would probably have to restart the entire race. You will come across a long hairpin in about 10-20 seconds (#3). It's very important that you slow down here, so you won't end up outside the road. Next up is the tunnel. Avoid hitting civilian cars, especially since you're be driving at higher speeds here. The final part of this challenge will require you to go through several tight turns (#4). Make sure that you don't leave the road. Avoid hitting civilian cars. You should be able to reach the finish line about 20-30 seconds before the time meter runs out.
Making up for Lost Time
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
You shouldn't have any problems winning this race challenge, especially if you're feeling quite comfortable with the motorcycles. You will have to complete three short laps. As for the bike, I would recommend choosing a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, mostly because you're going to need it for at least one other challenge and it would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with it during a standard race. The first part of the lap is going to be very simple. Slow down once you've reached a long bend (#1). You will come across other tight corners in just a few seconds (#2). You will also have to use the brakes here. Focus all of your attention on keeping a correct racing line. You're getting closer to a very difficult hairpin. Make sure that you've used the brakes earlier than usual (#3). Once this is done, you will come across one more tight turn (#4). I wouldn't recommend cutting through it, because you may lose control over your motorcycle.
The Saleen Classic
Level: Expert
Prize: 15000 dollars
Manufacturer: Saleen cars only
Time limit: 1 minute 20 seconds
Sadly, you won't receive any huge profits for winning this race. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend completing it right away, mostly because you should have a Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo at your disposal. This would make your life much easier. The first section is very simple. Use the brakes once you've reached the first hairpin (#1). Don't worry about the time, because S7 has an excellent acceleration and you will be able to regain most of the lost time. There are more challenging corners in the area (#2). Most of them will appear near the end, however you should be able to complete this challenge in under a minute.
Saleen Day
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Manufacturer: Saleen cars only
Despite what you might think, this is going to be a very simple race. I had to race against Saleen S7 models, however I didn't have any problems overtaking them and extending my lead. You should be at least third after the first set of corners (#1). Thankfully, AI drivers will use the brakes before each bend and that will give you an opportunity to make a move. You should be in the lead very soon. There are a lot of straight roads in the area. Use them to your advantage. You will also have to deal with several small jumps (#2). Make sure that you don't end up outside the road.
Chevrolet Trophy
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Manufacturer: Chevrolet cars only
I would recommend buying or choosing (from the garage) one of the fastest Chevrolet cars. Corvette Z06 is exactly what you should be looking for. Thankfully, it's not an expensive car. You will have to pay only 71000 for it. You should also consider fully upgrading it. It will cost you 110000 dollars, but I'm sure that you can afford it by now. You will also have an opportunity to use this car to complete most of the B class races. This challenge is very simple. You will have to make a quick start (#1). Overtake your opponents. You will have to go through only one difficult corner (#2). Make sure that you don't hit the concrete wall. After that, you will only have to start accelerating. There are no civilian cars in the area.
Ferrari Day
Level: Expert
Prize: 25000 dollars
Manufacturer: Ferrari cars only
Time limit: 2 minutes 10 seconds
This is going to be a rather difficult time trial challenge, mostly because you won't have much time to reach your final destination. As a result, I'd strongly recommend choosing one of the fastest Ferrari vehicles. Enzo will be great here, as long as you can afford it. You could leave this challenge for later, however this won't be necessary. F430 will also do the trick. The first part of the race is going to be quite simple. Keep moving forward. You will have to use the brakes in just a few seconds. The objective will be to go through a very difficult corner (#1). Don't forget about the damage bar. You can't leave the asphalt road, because you would have to deal with a very serious penalty. There are some more challenging corners ahead (#2). Nevertheless, try maintaining higher speeds. You could also consider drifting a little. You will be able to reach the finish line without any other interruptions.
Lotus Day
Level: Pro
Prize: 40000 dollars
Manufacturer: Lotus cars only
I'd strongly recommend purchasing Lotus Sport Exige 240R for this challenge, however you will be able to use this vehicle during several other races. The vehicle costs only 82000 dollars, however you should also spend 90000 to acquire some of the best upgrades. I'd strongly recommend doing this right away, so you won't have any problems with the car. This race is going to be quite long. The finish line is located about 20 kilometres from the start. You will have to deal with a very tight corner here (#1). Once again, remember about heavy traffic. Avoiding civilian cars is going to be very important. Additionally, watch out for high speed bends, however Lotus models will provide a lot of grip. Nevertheless, you must be very careful. You will be encountering smaller jumps from time to time (#2). Most of them should be visible from a larger distance. Just make sure that you don't end up outside the road. You will also have to watch out for tight corners and hairpins. You will have to turn left at some point of the race (#3). You will also have to be careful in the urban areas (#4). There are some challenging corners waiting for you here.
Lotus Trophy
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Manufacturer: Lotus cars only
Time limit: 2 minutes 30 seconds
You might have some problems winning this challenge. The most important thing here will be to stay on an asphalt road. You won't be allowed to make too many mistakes, especially since there's a damage bar on your screen. You will have to complete free full laps of the track. I would recommend choosing a Lotus Sport Exige 240R for this particular challenge. You should be able to encounter your first tight corner very soon (#1). Sadly, you won't be allowed to cut through it. Otherwise you would have lost a lot of technique points. Thankfully, the second corner is going to be quite simple. Slow down once you've reached a longer bend (#2). You will come across a large hill area (#3). This is the most difficult section of the lap. Make sure that you don't hit the opposite wall. I'd strongly recommend slowing down here. The final part of the lap will require you to go back to the freeway section (#4). You shouldn't have any problems here.
Aston Martin Day
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Manufacturer: Aston Martin cars only
First of all, you won't have to buy Aston Martin Vanquish in order to participate in this challenge. If you have a DB9 or V8 Vantage at your possession, they will be just fine, especially if you had upgraded these vehicles to third level. This race is going to be very short, so if you make some major mistakes, you will have an opportunity to restart this entire challenge without having to lose too much time. Start off by taking an early lead. You will have to deal with a lot of mild curves (#1). This should allow you to extend your lead. Like I've said before, you shouldn't have any major problems with this challenge. You will only have to watch out for faster corners and larger hill areas (#2). You will also have to make a sudden right turn at some point of the race, so make sure that you have used the brakes there. The final part of the race is very simple, especially since you'll be allowed to cut through most of the corners.
Dodge Day
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Manufacturer: Dodge cars only
Time limit: 2 minutes
You will have to buy a Dodge Viper SRT10 in order to be able to participate in this time trial challenge. The vehicle will cost you only 85000 dollars, however you should also spend 125000 dollars on performance upgrades, especially since you'll earn a lot by improving this car. This task is going to be quite simple. Start off by heading to the freeway (#1). You won't be allowed to slow down here, however you will have to avoid hitting into civilian cars. Remember about the damage bar. Thankfully, you will be allowed to hit concrete walls, however obviously they will slow you down a little. Try speeding up once you've reached a large tunnel (#2). You shouldn't have any major problems winning the entire race.
Ford time attack
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Manufacturer: Ford cars only
Time limit: 3 minutes 30 seconds
I guess it's fairly obvious that you're going to have to buy a Ford GT in order to complete all challenges from this racing group (Ford races). Sadly, you will have to spend 177000 dollars on the car. Furthermore, upgrading it to a highest possible level will cost you 160000 dollars. Thankfully, you will be able to use this vehicle while participating in other types of challenges. This time trial race is going to be quite simple. You will have an opportunity to cut through the corners and there are a lot of straight roads ahead. You will also have to watch out for heavy traffic. You will come across a very tight right turn at about half way through (#1). Additionally, you will have to head on to the left lane near the end (#2). This of course means that you'll be driving the wrong way, so watch out for other cars.
American Duel
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Manufacturer: Ford cars only
This is a rather simple racing challenge. If you're lucky, you will have to deal only with a small group of Ford GT's and much slower Mustang's will form the rest of the pack. You will have to complete four full laps of the track. Going through the first set of bends should be simple. Use the brakes once you've reached a right turn (#1). As you've probably noticed, you won't be allowed to cut through any of the corners, including this one. Watch out for the damage bar, so you won't deplete it entirely. The final section of the lap will require you to go through a very similar turn (#2). Once again, it's very important that you use the brakes here.
German Duel
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz cars only
I wouldn't recommend trying to fulfill this task right away, especially if you're driving one of the D class cars. I'd strongly recommend saving up more money in order to be able to buy a Mercedes McLaren SLR. Sadly, this is one of the most expensive cars of this game. You will have to spend 460000 on the car. It would also be wise to fully upgrade it. This is going to cost you 220000 dollars. Nevertheless, I wouldn't recommend skipping this operation, mostly because a stock SLR is much slower from the rest of the A class vehicles, especially Saleen S7. Having this car at your disposal should secure your win here. Start off by heading towards the right edge of the screen (#1). You will have to enter the freeway here. Avoid hitting the nearby walls, because that would have slown you down. Keep going straight. You should be able to extend your lead here. You will come across a very difficult hairpin later during the race (#2). Make sure that you have used the brakes earlier than usual, so you won't leave the track at any point of the race. Additionally, don't cut through this corner, because it would be very risky. The final part of the lap will require you to go through several tight corners, however there's nothing in particular you should be worried about.
Maserati Trophy
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Manufacturer: Maserati cars only
Time limit: 2 minutes 15 seconds
I wouldn't recommend choosing this challenge unless you want to complete all singleplayer races of the game. Otherwise it would only be a waste of your precious time. First of all, you won't be able to win this race by using a much slower Maserati GranSport. As a result, you will have to buy Maserati MC12. Sadly, it's a VERY expensive car. You will also have to fully upgrade it. This entire operation will cost you more than a million dollars. Furthermore, upgrading this vehicle will only allow you to win this race. You won't be able to compare it to the rest of the A class vehicles. MC12 is going to be much slower and driving it is very unpleasant, especially at higher speeds. Winning this time trial challenge is going to be very difficult, mostly because you won't have much time to reach your final destination. As a result, you won't be allowed to make ANY major mistakes. Start off by choosing the LEFT lane (#1), mostly because you won't have to worry about other cars for the time being. This is a very useful bonus, however once you've reached the first junction, you will have to go back to the right lane. Be careful. There's a very challenging left turn nearby. You will have to use the brakes much earlier than usual (#2). You will also come across a second turn very soon, however it's much easier to get past it. Now you will be dealing with a lot of straight open roads, however you will have to turn right at some point of the race (#3). Keep moving forward (#4). It's very important that you maintain higher speeds. You won't be allowed to hit any of the civilian cars, because you wouldn't make it to the finish in time (obviously I'm talking about receiving a gold medal).
Pagani Day
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Manufacturer: Pagani cars only
I think it's fairly obvious that you won't be able to proceed with this race unless you have a Zonda at your disposal. Buying and upgrading this vehicle will cost you about 600000 dollars. That's not too much (for this class), however you should know that Zonda won't be as fast as Saleen or Enzo, so you won't be able to use it in all A group races. This challenge is going to be quite simple, however you won't be allowed to make any mistakes at the start of the race. Try reaching the entrance to a freeway without hitting any objects or cars along the way (#1). This should allow you to secure an early lead. Now you will only have to start accelerating (#2). Be careful, though. Zonda is quite unstable at higher speeds and you will also be given less grip.
Chevrolet Time Attack
Level: Champion
Prize: 60000 dollars
Manufacturer: Chevrolet cars only
Time limit: 2 minutes 30 seconds
I'd strongly recommend taking a Chevy Corvette Z06 for this time trial challenge. As a result, you shouldn't have any major problems winning the gold medal. You will have to deal with a very difficult hairpin near the start (#1). Keep moving forward. You will come across a right turn, however you will probably have more problems with the second group of corners (#2). It would be wise to use the brakes often, so you won't hit any civilian cars along the way. Don't forget about the damage bar and the possibility of receiving penalty seconds. Nevertheless, you should be able to reach the finish line about 40-50 seconds before the time limit runs out.
Ducati Day
Level: Champion
Prize: 60000 dollars
Manufacturer: Ducati bikes only
Time limit: 3 minutes 20 seconds
I'd strongly recommend buying the fastest Ducati motorcycle for this time trial challenge. It's going to be the mA class Ducati 999 R. You should also consider upgrading it to the highest level. It's going to cost you (along with the bike) 60000 dollars. That's a lot for a motorcycle, however I'm sure that you'll be able to afford it. The route itself is going to be quite challenging. The most important thing here will be to drive without making any major mistakes. If you do that, you shouldn't have any problems reaching the desired time limit. You won't have to worry about the first group of corners. They are fairly simple and you won't have to slow down too much in order to get past them. Hit the brakes once you've reached the top of a small hill (#1). You can't be driving too fast here. Otherwise you would have been probably launched in the air and that would result in crashing into a nearby barrier. You will also be dealing with sharper turns later during the race (#2). I suggest that you use the brakes wisely, especially if you don't want to end up outside the track. Sadly, you won't be able to cut through these corners. You should be able to complete one full lap in about 90 seconds. This means that you will finish this race about 20 seconds before the time meter runs out.
Triumph Time Attack
Level: Champion
Prize: 70000 dollars
Manufacturer: Triumph bikes only
Time limit: 3 minutes 15 seconds
This is by far one of the most difficult bike challenges of the entire game. The most important thing here will be to master driving a motorcycle on straight roads. You won't be allowed to hit any of the surrounding obstacles or cars, mostly because you would have been punished with A LOT of penalty seconds and you wouldn't be able to achieve the highest victory. You will also have to learn how to lean forward on a bike (#1). There's only one Triumph motorcycle in the game - Speed Triple. This bike has a maximum speed of about 230 km/h (fully upgraded), however if you decide to lean forward you will be able to increase it to about 250-255 km/h. This is a huge difference, especially on this particular track. I would recommend that you choose the side of the road, so you will be able to get past all civilian vehicles without having to slow down too much. You will be able to reach a very difficult hairpin at about half way through (#2). Once you've gone past it, start accelerating. You will also be dealing with very fast corners (#3). You could consider slowing down a little here, but I'm sure it won't be necessary. You will also have to deal with more difficult corners near the end of the lap (#4). Watch out for additional vehicles here!
Triumph Day
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Manufacturer: Triumph bikes only
This is also going to be a very difficult challenge. As a result, you will have to stay focused in order to win it without having to repeat the entire race. Your main concern are going to be your opponents. They won't be making any mistakes and you will have to be very fast in order to secure your first place. I guess I won't have to remind you to stay on the asphalt road at all times. Thankfully, you won't have to complete any laps. There are only nine checkpoints in the area. You will also be dealing with a lot of straight roads, so reaching them shouldn't take too long. You will have to start accelerating right away. Try to achieve a maximum possible speed here (#1), so you'll be able to overtake your competitors. You won't be able to use the brakes too often, especially if you don't want to lose your lead. There are some very challenging turns in the area (#2). Try to maintain a correct line, so you won't have to slow down too much. Thankfully, the final part of the race is going to be quite simple. Just make sure that you stay in the middle of the road (there aren't any corners here) and you should be just fine.
Ferrari Time Attack
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Manufacturer: Ferrari cars only
Time limit: 2 minutes
This is going to be a very simple time trial challenge, however I would recommend choosing Ferrari Enzo from the list of available cars. This is a Champion level race, so I guess that you've already bought this excellent car. If you're skilled enough, you should be able to reach the finish line about 40-50 seconds before the time meter runs out! Make a right turn after the start. Keep heading forward. You will be encountering tight turns along the way (#1), however you shouldn't have any problems cutting through these corners. The final part of the race will require you to speed up. You will also come across several mild curves (#2), but it's very easy to drift here.
Aston Martin Time Attack
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Manufacturer: Aston Martin cars only
Time limit: 2 minutes 40 seconds
This race is very similar to the previous Aston Martin challenge, mostly because you won't have to buy more expensive cars in order to secure a victory. V8 Vantage or DB9 Coupe will do just fine, however you must upgrade them in a tuning shop. The first part of the race will require you to deal with a small number of jumps (#1). Sadly, you won't be able to avoid some of the crashes. If this happens, I would recommend restarting the entire event. There are some mild curves here. Make sure that you don't end up outside the track. There's also a problem of heavy traffic. You will be dealing with faster corners later during the race (#2). It would be wise to slow down a little here. You could also try drifting, especially since it's very easy in these cars.
Alfa Romeo Day
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Manufacturer: Alfa Romeo cars only
I wouldn't recommend participating in this challenge right away. Start off by completing the 'Tour of the Island' challenge. This will allow you to unlock Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. You should also know that your opponents will be using much slower Brera's. As a result, you won't have any problems outrunning them. Start off by accelerating and moving towards the freeway area. You shouldn't have any major problems with most of the corners (#1). Watch out for smaller jumps, though (#2). Some of them can be quite tricky.
Ford Day
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Manufacturer: Ford cars only
This is going to be a rather simple challenge. I would recommend choosing Ford GT from your garage, mostly because your opponents will be using much slower Mustang's. As a result, you won't have any problems extending your lead. You will only have to complete seven checkpoints (not laps!). The first turn is very simple and it should also help you to overtake the entire competition. Watch out for the right hairpin, though (#1). I would strongly recommend using the brakes here, so you won't hit the opposite barrier. You will also come across a second tight turn very soon, however you will be able to cut through it. Now you will have to turn right once again (#2). Just as before, try slowing down, so you won't have to worry about making any mistakes. You shouldn't have any other problems reaching the finish line. The victory will be yours.
MV Agusta Trophy
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Manufacturer: MV Agusta bikes only
This is going to be one of the longest races of this group, mostly because you will have to complete ten full laps of this track. You should also know that completing one lap will take you about 65-75 seconds. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about the track too much, because there aren't any difficult corners out there. You will only have to watch out for several tight turns. As for the bike, I would recommend choosing a motorcycle from the mA class. Obviously it's going to be MV Agusta F4 Tamburini. The first part of the lap is going to be very simple. You won't even have to slow down here. Use the brakes once you've reached a tight right turn (#1). You may not notice it at first glance, however a nearby pole should help you in locating it. You won't have any problems with some of the upcoming corners. The final section of the lap will require you to slow down a little. You will have to deal with a second tight turn here (#2). It leads straight to the finish.
Kawasaki Trophy
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Manufacturer: Kawasaki bikes only
I'd strongly recommend choosing the fastest bike for this challenge. It's going to be Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R from the mA class. You will have to complete three full laps of this track. Thankfully, you shouldn't have any problems doing that. This race is going to be quite simple, however you will be using your brakes from time to time. You will be dealing with your first hairpin near the start (#1). Make sure that you don't hit any of the surrounding obstacles. Stay on the asphalt road. The second tight turn will appear near the end (#2). You should be fine during the rest of the lap, mostly because you will be dealing with mild curves.
The Jaguar Classic
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Manufacturer: Jaguar cars only
I'd strongly recommend buying a Jaguar XJ220 for this particular challenge. Sadly, it's one of the most expensive B class cars. You will have to pay 320000 dollars for the vehicle and all necessary upgrades (level 3). Nevertheless, buying this car could help you during other B class challenges, mostly because XJ220 has an excellent acceleration. Sadly, you will probably have some serious problems driving it at higher speeds. This track consists of a large number of straight roads. As a result, you shouldn't have any problems taking and maintaining your lead. Furthermore, I didn't have to worry about the competition because only one other XJ220 was taking part in this race. You will come across several faster corners along the way (#1). I wouldn't recommend drifting, mostly because XJ220 wasn't meant for that. You will also have to watch out for heavy traffic. The final part of the lap will also require you to go through a tight left hairpin (#2).
Lamborghini Time Attack
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Manufacturer: Lamborghini cars only
Time limit: 2 minutes 50 seconds
You could try and choose one of the Gallardo models for this race, however it would be wise to purchase a Murcielago. Sadly, you will have to spend about 400000 dollars on this car (along with all of the performance upgrades). You shouldn't have any major problems winning this time trial challenge, however you will have to focus all of your attention on good driving. You won't be allowed to make any major mistakes. You will have to deal with several tight turns near the start. They're fairly simple. Slow down once you've reached your first hairpin (#1). You might have some problems finding it. Watch out for the heavy traffic. You should also stay on the asphalt road. Keep going straight. You will have to deal with a few fast corners along the way (#2). You should be able to go through them quickly. Enter the freeway. Sadly, this means that you will be driving the wrong way (#3), so it would be wise to slow down a little. You will have to go through several mild curves near the finish line (#4). If you don't hit anything, you should be fine.
Pure Acceleration
Level: Rookie
Prize: 3000 dollars
Gather: 162 km/h
This is one of the easiest speed challenges of the entire game. Sadly, it means that you won't be paid much for completing it. Thankfully, you should be able to win this challenge without ANY problems. The only thing that has to be done here is to start accelerating (#1). You will pass a few radars along the way. As you've probably noticed, your results will be added to the main score. You will have to exceed the limit by at least 162 km/h (#2). If you didn't hit any of the nearby cars, you shouldn't have any problems completing this objective.
A Little Challenge
Level: Rookie
Prize: 7000 dollars
I wouldn't recommend taking part in this event unless you have one of the fastest cars from the F class. Audi TT or Audi A3 should do the trick. You could also leave it for later and get back to it once you've acquired a car from the E group. The most important thing here is to have a car with a decent V max value, mostly because you will be dealing with a lot of straight roads and mild curves. The first part of the race will require you to go through a fast left corner (#1). You will also have to use the brakes later during the challenge (#2). The final part is going to be much easier, because you'll be driving on an open freeway.
140 mph on a winding route
Level: Amateur
Prize: 10000 dollars
Cars only!
Achieve speed: 226 km/h
It may seem to you that this speed challenge should be quite difficult. Thankfully, you will have an opportunity to finish it without having to worry about winding routes. The only objective here is to achieve speed of 226 km/h. This means you WON'T have to choose a default route, because the game won't force you in doing that. As a result, I would recommend turning the car around (#1). You will find yourself on a freeway. Now you will only have to start accelerating in order to reach a desired speed (#2). You shouldn't have any problems doing that, however watch out for heavy traffic.
The passion for speed
Level: Amateur
Prize: 10000 dollars
Gather: 194 km/h
I wouldn't recommend proceeding with this speed challenge right away. It would be wise to wait in order to acquire one of the faster cars from the D class. Otherwise you would have some serious problems, especially gathering enough kilometres. Additionally, you will have to go through checkpoints in a certain order. You shouldn't have any major problems reaching the first radar. Just make sure that you don't end up outside the road. I would recommend having a car with more grip. Aston Martin V8 Vantage or Maserati GranSport should do the trick. You will have to make a sudden left turn very soon (#1). Head on to the top of this hill. This will allow you to reach the second radar. Keep going straight. You will have to go through a large junction (#2). Make sure that you've gathered enough speed points near the third checkpoint. Turn right, so you'll be able to speed up. After that, you will have to turn around. Start moving towards the final two radars. You should have at least a minute to reach them, so take your time.
8 drivers make a record...
Level: Amateur
Prize: 15000 dollars
This is a quite challenging race, so you'll have to be careful in order to avoid making huge mistakes. You shouldn't have any major problems taking the lead. You will also be able to extend it, mostly because there are a lot of fast corners in the area. I wouldn't recommend drifting here, because it's very easy to make some kind of a mistake. Use the brakes once you've reached the top of a larger hill (#1). There's a small jump here and you would probably left the track, because it's very difficult to see it. There are some more challenging turns ahead, however you won't have to use the brakes too often. There's a second jump location near the finish (#2). Don't hit any of the concrete walls, because that would have slown you down.
170 mph in heavy traffic
Level: Pro
Prize: 15000 dollars
Cars only!
Achieve speed: 274 km/h
IMPORTANT! This is one of the most enjoyable and most profitable speed challenges of the entire game. As a result, you will have an opportunity to earn A LOT of money, without having to worry about anything else. You will be rewarded 15000 dollars for a single win. If you have a fast car at your disposal, you should be able to finish race within 20-25 seconds! Furthermore, it's very difficult to lose here, because this is a simple challenge. You will have to proceed to the right lane (#1), so you won't be driving the wrong way. Now you will only have to start accelerating (#2). Avoiding several civilian cars shouldn't be a problem. Make sure to repeat this challenge in the future, especially if you're in need of extra cash!
Danger on the street corner
Level: Amateur
Prize: 20000 dollars
Cars only!
This isn't a difficult challenge, however you won't be allowed to make too many mistakes. If you have one of the faster D class cars at your disposal, you should be just fine and you won't have to worry about the competition. You should be able to take the lead after the first tight corner. Be careful, because there are some challenging fast corners in the area. It's very easy to lose control over the car there. Thankfully, you will have an opportunity to cut through some of these corners (#1). Also, you won't have to worry about the damage bar. The final part of the race will require you to deal with a large number of tight turns. Additionally, watch out for a larger hill (#2), especially since you won't see where you're going.
Return to sender
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Despite what you might think, winning this race isn't going to be a simple thing. The most important thing here is to have a very fast car. I would recommend choosing something from the B class (Ascari seems like a good idea). You won't have to worry about the bikers, because you'll be able to overtake them eventually. You will have to deal with several fast corners near the start. This should allow you to get in front of the competition. Slow down once you've reached a much larger hairpin (#1). There are some challenging turns ahead, but if you have one of the better cars from the B group, you should be just fine. Just remember that it's better to slow down rather than hit some of the surrounding obstacles. You will also encounter other hairpins along the way, however you shouldn't have any major problems going through them. You will even have an opportunity to cut through some of the corners. Watch out for a tight left hairpin that's going to be located near the end (#2). You must use the brakes here in order to avoid hitting the opposite wall.
The road is mine
Level: Pro
Prize: 20000 dollars
Cars only!
Time limit: 3 minutes
Not only you won't receive a huge reward for winning this challenge, but you will also have some major problems winning a gold medal. As a result, I wouldn't recommend taking part in this race, unless you plan on completing all singleplayer challenges of the game. Also, taking fastest cars from the A class won't be a wise choice. You're going to need a slower car, but with an excellent steering and braking values. The first part of the race is going to be quite simple, however it's going to get more difficult very soon. There are many hills in the area. Slow down before you reach the top of each hill (#1). I wouldn't recommend going for larger jumps. You will come across several fast corners along the way (#2). You could consider drifting a little, however it would be quite dangerous. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about any traffic. You will come across a very sharp turn at about half way through (#3). Avoid hitting any of the surrounding barriers. You will also come across large boulders, so don't even think about leaving the track. The final part of the race is going to be less challenging, however you will have to deal with several mild curves here (#4). Keep heading towards the finishing line. Maintaining maximum speed is very important here, mostly because you won't have much time to win this time trial challenge.
The Branchu Loop
Level: Amateur
Prize: 25000 dollars
Time limit: 2 minutes 25 seconds
You should be able to unlock this time trial challenge early during the game, however I wouldn't recommend proceeding with it right away. First of all, you're going to need an excellent car in order to deal with the given time limit. Furthermore, you won't be allowed to make any major mistakes, because there's going to be a damage bar on your screen. This will make your life very difficult, especially since there are A LOT of challenging turns in the area. As a result, I would recommend choosing one of the better vehicles from classes C or D. It's also very important to have a lot of grip, so you will have to focus only on going through corners. You will encounter your first sharp turn near the start (#1). I would recommend drifting here, so you won't have to slow down too much. Now you will have to deal with other difficult corners (#2). Be careful, because some of them will be located in much darker areas, so you won't notice these corners at first glance. It's often better to slow down a little, because otherwise you would have received penalty seconds for leaving the track. Once you've returned to the freeway area, you will have to use the handbrake once again (#3). Additionally, don't forget to use the brakes before taking on the last corner (#4). You will have about 65-70 seconds to finish each lap, however you must remember about the possibility of receiving time penalties.
The Road to Victory
Level: Amateur
Reward: 25000 dollars
Cars only!
Time limit: 6 minutes
You shouldn't have any major problems winning this time trial challenge, however you will have to remember about a few important things. You will have to master driving at high speeds and taking fast corners without slowing down too much. I would recommend choosing a car from D+ class. You should be able to reach your first sharp turn in about 30 seconds (#1). Don't forget that you will have to stay on the track, because there's a damage bar on your screen. Thankfully, there's no traffic here, so you will be allowed to switch to the left lane. You will have to deal with several mild curves along the way. Make sure that you've used the brakes before reaching the right turn (#2). You will be dealing mostly with fast corners, however you will also encounter more challenging turns from time to time. You will come across a very difficult jump at about half way through (#3). Once you've reached the freeway area, you'll have to deal with more jumps (#4). You won't be allowed to make any mistakes here. Otherwise you would have crashed into a concrete wall. There are a few more turns waiting for you here, however winning the gold medal is going to be quite simple.
Lucky Day
Level: Expert
Prize: 40000 dollars
Gather: 194 km/h
This is a VERY easy speed challenge. As a result, you shouldn't have any problems finishing it in the first place. I was able to exceed the limit by more than 50 km/h and I was only using a B class car, not one of the fastest vehicles of the game. Once you've gone past the first checkpoint, you will have to turn left (#1). Start accelerating, so you'll be able to reach the second radar. Now you will have to turn around. Start moving towards the third radar (#2). You should be able to gather a large number of speed points here. Turn right in order to reach the fourth checkpoint area (#3). Don't worry if you end up outside the track. You'll have plenty of time to respawn to the track. There are only two more radars to go (#4) and they're located nearby, so you shouldn't have any problems reaching them at higher speeds.
Tackling the giant hairpins
Level: Expert
Prize: 50000 dollars
Time limit: 3 minutes 35 seconds
This is a very similar task to one of the Head to Head B class challenges. The only difference is that you'll be driving in an opposite direction. Additionally, you will be racing against time, however this is a good thing, because you won't have to worry about any traffic. As a result, you will be able to speed up here and there. I have to warn you, though. You won't have much time to reach your final destination, so you won't be allowed to crash too often. The first part of the race will require to go through several fast corners (#1). I wouldn't recommend slowing down here, because you'll be using your brakes later during the race. You will also have an opportunity to cut through some of these corners, however you will have to watch out for the surrounding barriers (#2). Crashing into them will take a lot of your precious time. You shouldn't have any major problems going through two hairpins. Just make sure that you don't end up hitting the opposite barrier. Once you've reached the top of this mountain, you will have to deal with a large group of fast corners (#3). It would be wise to risk driving faster here. You will come across more challenging turns and hairpins very soon (#4). As a result, you will lose a lot of seconds here. Thankfully, the final part of the race is going to be very simple. There are only a few straight pieces of road here.
120 mph downtown
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Cars only!
Gather: 194 km/h
I would recommend choosing Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo for this particular challenge, mostly because it'll be very important to have a car with an excellent acceleration and top speed values. You will also have plenty of time to reach all checkpoint areas. Start off by turning left (#1). This will allow you to reach the first radar. Now you will have to turn right. Proceed to the next one. Make sure that you don't hit any of the civilian cars along the way (#2), so you'll be able to earn a lot of speed points here. Now you will have to turn around. Turn right (instead of going left). Just as before, you will have to start accelerating. Turn left (#3). This will allow you to reach your next checkpoint. Head on to your right (#4) and start moving towards the final radar.
Descent of the Marchetti
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Time limit: 1 minute 10 seconds
I'd strongly recommend choosing one of the faster A class vehicles for this particular task. Ferrari Enzo seems like a good idea and you probably have this car by now. As for the route itself, you were probably finishing up with one of the bike challenges here, however this time we'll be moving in an opposite direction. Start off by going through the first set of fast corners (#1). Thankfully, you won't have to worry about any traffic. You will come across two difficult hairpins very soon (#2). I wouldn't recommend cutting through these corners, however remember that you won't have much time to reach the finish line. Thankfully, you'll be able to speed up very soon, so it's good to have a fast car at your disposal.
160 mph in heavy traffic
Level: Champion
Prize: 50000 dollars
Cars only!
Gather: 258 km/h
You shouldn't have any major problems winning this speed challenge, however it'll be important to choose a correct car for this race. I would recommend taking Saleen S7 or Ferrari Enzo, mostly because you'll need cars with an excellent acceleration. Otherwise you would have some problems with the speed limit. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about the time. You'll have plenty of seconds to finish up with this task. Start off by going forward. You should be able to gather larger number of points near the first radar. You will come across a single hairpin here (#1). Once you've gone past it, start accelerating towards the second checkpoint. As you've probably noticed, there's a mild curve up ahead (#2). Slow down only a little, so you won't lose too many points. Keep heading forward. You will come across a single bend (#3). Just as before, I wouldn't recommend slowing down too much. There's only one more radar to go. You will have to turn right in order to be able to reach it. You shouldn't have any problems scoring a lot of speed points here (#4), however watch out for heavy traffic.
The Tixier Loop
Level: Champion
Prize: 75000 dollars
Winning this time trial challenge isn't going to be difficult, however I would recommend choosing a correct car, so you won't have to worry about anything else. Ferrari Enzo is always a good idea, however you could also choose a Mercedes McLaren SLR. Saleen won't do you much good here, mostly because there are a lot of tight turns in the area. You will have to deal with a long straight road near the start, however you will come across two tight corners very soon (#1). This is the most difficult part of this race, so if you'll make a mistake here it would be wise to repeat the entire event. There are more straight pieces of the road ahead. Additionally, you will have to deal with several fast corners near the end (#2). I would recommend slowing down here, however I'm sure that you'll be just fine.
Eliminator at your service
Level: Champion
Prize: 80000 dollars
This is an extremely easy race, so you shouldn't have ANY problems winning a gold medal here. As you've probably noticed, you will be dealing with the elimination rules, so at the end of each lap the worst driver will have to say goodbye to the rest. Thankfully, you shouldn't have any problems overtaking your opponents and maintaining a stable lead. You will have to watch out for two tight turns (#1; #2). Other than that, you will only have to slow down here and there. You will be dealing with a lot of mild curves and it's very easy to get past them. I would recommend choosing a car from the A/B class. Don't worry about the bikers, because you will be able to escape them as well (they will be slowing down before each turn). You will have to complete seven full laps of the track.
Beat the clock
Level: Pro
Reward: 100000 dollars
Cars only!
Time limit: 22 minutes
This is one of the few long-distance races of the game. Thankfully, you shouldn't have any major problems finishing it within the given 22 minute time limit. This doesn't mean, however, that you shouldn't be careful. You won't be allowed to make too many mistakes. Additionally, it's going to be very important to keep moving, so it's better to slow down rather than participate in huge crashes. You will also have to remember about heavy traffic and police units. I wouldn't recommend hitting too many cars, because having an official pursuit on your tail would only mean trouble and you would be less concentrated on maintaining higher speeds. I would recommend choosing one of the faster cars for this challenge. Ferrari Enzo (A) or Ascari KZ1 (B) will do just fine. Just make sure that your car will be able to travel at 300-320 km/h because you'll be moving at similar speeds throughout most of the race. The first part of this challenge is going to be fairly simple, however it would be great to have a vehicle with an excellent acceleration value. You will also have to make sure that you don't hit too many cars along the way. You will be dealing with fairly difficult turns (#1). Sadly, you will have to use your brakes here in order to avoid leaving the main road. Additionally, watch out for faster corners (#2), especially if you plan on switching to the left lane. Remember that you won't be allowed to make too many unnecessary stops. Thankfully, there are a lot of straight pieces of the road here, so you'll be able to drive near the side of the road (#3). You should be able to reach a bridge at about seven minutes from the start (#4). You will have to slow down here in order to avoid cars and some of the nearby obstacles (including concrete walls). You will also be dealing with a large number of fast turns (#5). As a result, you will be using the brakes quite often, especially since you won't be able to drift there. I'm sure that you remember the lighthouse area. You will be able to speed up there, however you will also have to watch out for several difficult jumps (#6). Avoid hitting other cars or leaving the main road. Once you're near the lighthouse, you will have to turn left and keep moving (#7). There are some very challenging corners here, so make sure that you don't make any mistakes (#8). The final part of the race is going to be less difficult. If you're skilled enough, you should be able to reach the finish line in about 15-16 minutes, so you'll have plenty of time left.
Tour of the Island
Level: Expert
Prize: 200000 dollars + bonus car (Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione)
As you've probably noticed by now, this is going to be one of the most difficult racing challenges of the game. The most important thing here is the length of this race. I'm sure that you already know by now that you're going to have to circle almost the entire island. As a result, winning this race will take about 40 minutes of your time. Thankfully, you won't have to worry about the other vehicles too much, however you won't be allowed to make too many mistakes. It's going to be very important to keep moving, even if this means slowing down from time to time. As for the car, I'd strongly recommend choosing something that's more stable, especially at higher speeds (350+ km/h). Ferrari Enzo will be more than enough, especially since you won't have any problems driving it at 380-390 km/h. I guess I don't have to remind you to fully upgrade this car. This entire race will require you to stay focused. I've one displayed some of the most challenging corners, so you won't have to find out about them on your own.
1/5 - 19.1km (#1) - I would recommend slowing down a little here, so you won't hit any of the concrete walls. Thankfully, Ferrari Enzo is very stable at high speeds, so you won't be sliding here. You will also have to deal with a tight left turn.
1/5 - 16.3km (#2) - This is where you'll enter the freeway. You will have to be careful, because this is a quite narrow section of the map. Thankfully, there are no civilian vehicles present during this race. :-)
1/5 - 8.7km (#1) - This is a very difficult left turn and you probably won't notice it at first glance. You will have to use the brakes earlier than usual. There's also a second tight turn about two kilometres from here.
1/5 - 5.5km (#2) - You will have to deal with a group of more difficult turns. You should also watch out for a very fast left corner. I'm sure that you'll remember it from one of the previous races. Just make sure that you don't end up outside the asphalt road. You will also have to turn right very soon.
2/5 - 63.7km (#1) - There are a few hills in this area. As a result, you will have to be careful, so you won't hit something after one of the jumps.
2/5 - 53.3km (#2) - You'll encounter more jump points here and it's going to be more difficult to avoid them. Try to maintain a steady line, so you won't slide off the main road.
2/5 - 44.6km (#1) - There's a very difficult left turn here. Additionally, you may not notice it at first glance, so you should be looking at your minimap from time to time. You will have to hit the brakes very early. You will encounter a similar corner very soon.
2/5 - 40.8km (#2) - There are some fast corners here. You will have to be careful in order to remain on the asphalt road. Also, watch out for darker spots, because you won't see where you're going.
2/5 - 34.8km (#1) - There's a very difficult right turn here. If you keep on the inside you should be just fine. You will also have to slow down a little. Make sure that you don't leave the road.
2/5 - 22km (#2) - There's a tight left hairpin in this area. You will have to use the brakes and go through it without any major interruptions.
2/5 - 13.1km (#1) - There's a new tight corner here. You must be very careful, because this road is very narrow and you shouldn't hit any of the surrounding barriers, because that would have slown you down.
3/5 - 42.4km (#2) - Once again, you will have to use the brakes aggressively, so you won't hit the left barrier. The corner itself isn't that challenging, however you will have to stay on the main road.
3/5 - 35.1km (#1) - You will encounter a very sudden right turn here. I'd strongly recommend that you use the brakes much earlier, so you won't be surprised by it. You will also encounter other similar corners very soon, but I'm sure that you'll deal with them swiftly.
3/5 - 16.7km (#2) - You will encounter a series of difficult jumps in this area. This road leads straight to the lighthouse, so I'm sure that you remember it from the previous races. You could try and remain at the maximum speed, however this would be quite dangerous.
3/5 - 8.5km (#1) - There are even more jumps here (#1) and some of them may prove to be quite challenging. Other than that, there's nothing you should be worried about.
4/5 - 42.5km (#2) - You will have to deal with a very sudden right turn here, but I'm sure that you're familiar with this corner. Make sure that you don't hit the concrete wall!
4/5 - 14.8km (#1) - You will have to exit the freeway here. As a result, you must be very careful. The road will be very narrow here. Additionally, you won't be allowed to leave the track, because there are a lot of obstacles (including trees) nearby.
4/5 - 13.7km (#2) - This time you will have to enter a new part of the freeway. Be careful, though. There are some signs here and you will have to avoid them. The easiest way to do this would be to turn right and cut through the grass.
4/5 - 1.6km (#1) - There's a very challenging right hairpin in this area. It's located near the finish line, so you will have to be careful in order to succeed in this event. Thankfully, you should have plenty of time left to reach your final destination.
There's a special reward waiting for you at the finish. You will be given a new car - Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (#2). You can pick it up at Alfa Romeo car dealership at any time (without having to pay for it, of course).
Here you will find a complete list of all cars and motorcycles which you'll have an opportunity to use during the game. Before we'll go into details, there are a few other things you should know about. First of all, don't forget about the class of a vehicle, mostly because some of the races are reserved for specific vehicle or motorcycle groups. You should also know that vehicle classes could change during the course of the game. This happens when you're trying to upgrade some of them. I wouldn't recommend doing that. Instead, stick to the original group. Some of the vehicles can be acquired in more than one place. You shouldn't have any problems finding these spots.
Here's how I've decided to describe available machines:
ACCELERATION/MAXIMUM SPEED/HANDLING/BRAKING
Each of these values can receive 0-100 points. Obviously you can find this information in the game, so you won't have to worry about me making something up. You can also upgrade these values by acquiring certain performance upgrades in tuning shops.
As for the performance values, here's how it's displayed:
V MAX (km/h)/ACCELERATION 0-100km/h (in seconds)/HORSEPOWER (KM)
...and here are some of my favourite cars ;-)
G class - AC 289 or one of the most expensive cars of this group
F class - Audi A3 & TT
E class - Nissan 350Z (I would recommend choosing the Nismo version)
D class - Maserati GranSport or one of the Aston Martin's (V8 Vantage or DB9)
C class - TVR Sagaris or standard version of Chevrolet Corvette
B class - Ascari KZ1 or one of the Noble vehicles
A class - Ferrari Enzo (most races) and Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo (if you need a lot of horsepower and excellent acceleration/Vmax values)
AC 289
Dealership: EUROPEAN CLASSIC
Price: 100000$
Values: 51/12/35/27
Performance: 222/5.5/270
Class: G
Overall: This is by far one of the most interesting and most useful vehicles of the G group. I'd strongly recommend buying it right away. Thanks to that, you will be able to win all challenges from this class and you won't have to purchase anything more expensive.
Alfa Romeo GT
Dealership: ALFA ROMEO
Price: 38000$
Values: 34/21/74/67
Performance: 243/6.7/240
Class: F
Overall: I wouldn't recommend buying this car. GT is cheaper than both F class Audi cars, however it's also slower. As a result, you would have some problems winning all races of the G group. Instead of buying this car, purchase an Audi TT or A3.
Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Dealership: ALFA ROMEO
Price: You will receive it for free once you've completed the "Tour of the Island" challenge.
Values: 69/44/73/67
Performance: 300/4.3/400
Class: C
Overall: This is a very interesting car and I'm sure that you'll find it to be useful. Sadly, you won't be able to acquire any performance upgrades for this Alfa Romeo. As a result, this vehicle is going to be slower than most of the C class upgraded vehicles.
Ascari KZ1
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 150000$
Values: 75/52/75/81
Performance: 320/3.9/500
Class: B
Overall: This is by far one of the most useful vehicles of the B group. The main advantage of this car is that it's very easy to drive and you'll also be dealing with tons of grip. As a result, losing control over an Ascari is next to impossible. The only problem is the poor maximum speed.
Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagato
Dealership: EUROPEAN CLASSIC
Price: 3000000$
Values: 42/22/60/27
Performance: 246/6.1/314
Class: G
Overall: Aston Martin DB4 Zagato is the most expensive vehicle of the entire game. Sadly, you won't receive an excellent car for 3 million dollars. As a result, you shouldn't even consider buying it, unless you want to collect all cars. You can achieve the same thing in the AC 289. :-)
Aston Martin DB9 Coupe
Dealership: ASTON MARTIN
Price: 148000$
Values: 66/44/76/50
Performance: 300/4.5/450
Class: D
Overall: DB9 is an excellent vehicle. As a result, you will be able to use it to win all D class challenges. It's also good if you want to have some fun behind the wheel. The car seems to be very stable, but you could say the same thing about all new Aston Martin cars.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Dealership: ASTON MARTIN
Price: 100000$
Values: 62/44/78/60
Performance: 300/4.8/380
Class: D
Overall: V8 Vantage is only a little bit slower than DB9 Coupe, however it has more grip, at least in my personal opinion. You should consider buying this vehicle, especially if plan on taking down some of the most difficult challenges. Finishing them in this car is going to be much easier.
Aston Martin DB9 Volante
Dealership: ASTON MARTIN
Price: 161000$
Values: 60/44/76/50
Performance: 300/4.9/450
Class: D
Overall: Sadly, Aston Martin DB9 Volante is a little bit slower, especially if we take a closer look at the acceleration bar. As a result, I wouldn't recommend buying this car, unless you want to have a beautiful cabriolet version. Otherwise DB9 Coupe is going to be a better choice.
Aston Martin DB7 Zagato
Dealership: ASTON MARTIN
Price: 290000$
Values: 60/42/72/40
Performance: 297/4.9/434
Class: D
Overall: This is one of the older Aston Martin models. As a result, you will have to deal with a lot of difficulties. DB7 is very hard to handle. I'm sure that you're going to have problems going through most corners. Don't even think about buying this car. DB9 and V8 Vantage are better!
Aston Martin Vanquish S
Dealership: ASTON MARTIN
Price: 262900$
Values: 71/52/80/60
Performance: 321/4.2/520
Class: C
Overall: This is the fastest Aston Martin model of the game. Vanquish is also very stable, even if you plan on using it to complete more difficult tasks. Sadly, you will be able to find faster cars in the C class. Nevertheless, this is a very interesting vehicle.
Audi A3
Dealership: AUDI
Price: 37000$
Values: 38/22/68/68
Performance: 245/6.4/250
Class: F
Overall: This is most certainly one of the best vehicles of the F class. You would be able to use it to win all racing challenges of this group, however I'd personally recommend choosing Audi TT, instead of a little bit slower A3 model.
Audi TT quattro sport
Dealership: AUDI
Price: 42000$
Values: 45/24/71/68
Performance: 250/5.9/240
Class: F
Overall: It's like I've said before - Audi TT is in my personal opinion a much more interesting and useful car. You should consider buying it, instead of purchasing Audi A3. This is the fastest vehicle of the F group and you'll also be able to upgrade it later during the game.
Audi A6 4.2 quattro
Dealership: AUDI
Price: 71000$
Values: 38/24/60/60
Performance: 250/6.4/330
Class: E
Overall: I have to say that I honestly didn't believe that this car could provide useful on the track. Thankfully, it turns out that Audi A6 is one of the easiest cars to drive. It's also quite fast. You could consider buying it, however you will find faster vehicles in this group.
Audi S4 Cabriolet
Dealership: AUDI
Price: 55000$
Values: 45/24/70/64
Performance: 250/5.9/340
Class: E
Overall: I wouldn't recommend buying this car. The only good thing about it is how it looks. Sadly, you won't be so thrilled if you take a closer look at the performance bars. S4 Cabriolet is very similar to many F class cars. As a result, you'd have problems winning E group races.
Cadillac XLR-V
Dealership: CADILLAC
Price: 100000$
Values: 60/28/60/67
Performance: 260/4.9/440
Class: D
Overall: I just have to say that this is one of the worst cars of the game and I can't seem to find any advantages of purchasing it. XLR-V looks bad, has a poor engine sound, you can't drift in it and it's very slow, especially if you take a closer look at some of the other D class cars.
Caterham CSR 260
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 54000$
Values: 87/24/90/81
Performance: 250/3.1/260
Class: B
Overall: I honestly have to say that Caterham is an excellent car and I'm sure that you won't even notice it during your first visit in British Independents (that's a mistake! ;-)). Caterham is very cheap, however it's extremely fast. It's also very easy to drive. C'mon - give it a chance!
Chevrolet Camaro Z-28
Dealership: US MUSCLES
Price: 30000$
Values: 41/4/15/12
Performance: 200/6.2/290
Class: G
Overall: You'll only be satisfied with this vehicle if you love muscle-cars, mostly because you won't be able to use the Camaro to win G class races. The car is extremely slow and it's also very difficult to go through corners in it without risking a chance of losing control.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 69
Dealership: US MUSCLES
Price: 40000$
Values: 44/4/20/40
Performance: 200/6.0/300
Class: G
Overall: Corvette Stingray is a little bit faster than the Camaro, however this doesn't mean you'll be able to use it during professional races. As a result, you should only consider purchasing it if you want to collect all muscle cars models or if you decided to burn some rubber. :-)
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe
Dealership: CHEVROLET SATURN
Price: 71000$
Values: 76/51/88/81
Performance: 318/3.9/505
Class: B
Overall: This is by far one of the most interesting cars of the B class. First of all, Corvette Z06 is very cheap (you would have to pay twice as much for other B group vehicles), so you shouldn't have any problems purchasing it. Additionally, it's very easy to drive.
Chevrolet Corvette C6 Coupe
Dealership: CHEVROLET SATURN
Price: 52000$
Values: 72/40/81/78
Performance: 290/4.1/400
Class: C
Overall: I wouldn't recommend buying a standard version of Chevrolet Corvette, mostly because the Z06 version costs only 20000 dollars more. Nevertheless, you would be able to use this car to win most of the C class challenges, especially since it handles pretty well.
Chevrolet SSR
Dealership: CHEVROLET SATURN
Price: 40000$
Values: 22/4/45/54
Performance: 200/7.5/390
Class: F
Overall: There's nothing good to say about this car. SSR is VERY slow, even if you decide to fully upgrade it. You just won't stand a chance against other F class vehicles, especially both Audi models. Saturn Sky is also much more interesting and it's cheaper.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8
Dealership: CHRYSLER
Price: 50000$
Values: 60/30/50/64
Performance: 265/4.9/425
Class: D
Overall: This is by far one of the worst vehicles of the D group. Chrysler 300C is very slow and you won't have any fun driving it. If you're looking for a faster (and prettier) limousine, I would recommend checking out Mercedes-Benz CLS.
Chrysler ME FOUR-TWELVE
Dealership: CHRYSLER
Price: You will receive it automatically once you've won all RACE challenges.
Values: 90/84/70/63
Performance: 400/2.9/850
Class: A
Overall: This is a very interesting sports car. Despite what you might think, FOUR-TWELVE is extremely fast, especially if you're driving it on straight roads. The only bad thing is that you won't be allowed to upgrade this car, so you won't be as fast as while driving Enzo or Saleen.
Chrysler Firepower Concept car
Dealership: CHRYSLER
Price: You will receive it automatically once you've won all COURIER challenges.
Values: 66/36/72/81
Performance: 280/4.5/425
Class: C
Overall: Sadly, this isn't an interesting proposition. Firepower is quite fast, however taking corners in it is a whole other story. You won't have much fun doing that and you'll find a lot of better cars in this group, including TVR and Lotus models.
Dodge Viper SRT 10
Dealership: DODGE
Price: 85000$
Values: 74/46/86/78
Performance: 305/4.0/500
Class: B
Overall: One of the most interesting things about Viper is that it's very cheap to buy, especially for the B group. Excellent acceleration value is also a good thing and you'll be able to reach the top speed (~300 km/h) very soon. Only Jaguar XJ220 seems to be better here.
Ducati Monster S4R
Dealership: EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLES
Price: 13500$
Values: 74/20/75/68
Performance: 240/4.0/117
Class: mB
Overall: This is a very interesting motorcycle, especially if you take the acceleration value under your consideration. A standard version of Monster is faster than fully upgraded Triumph Speed Triple! This bike also handles pretty well, however MV Agusta models are even better.
Ducati SuperSport 1000 DS
Dealership: EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLES
Price: 10800$
Values: 77/16/80/63
Performance: 230/3.8/95
Class: mB
Overall: This motorcycle offers only a slightly better acceleration. Sadly, it's very slow, especially if you decide to compare it to Ducati Monster. You'll notice this while driving it. As a result, I wouldn't recommend buying 1000 DS. Instead, choose Monster or one of the MV/Kawasaki models.
Ducati 999 R
Dealership: EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLES
Price: 30000$
Values: 90/36/95/74
Performance: 280/2.9/150
Class: mA
Overall: This is by far one of the fastest motorcycles of the entire game. 999 R is very stable to drive, even at higher speeds, however I personally preferred MV Agusta motorcycles. Well... the choice is yours and don't forget about the possibility of test driving it. :-)
Farboud Supercharged GTS Prototype 2005
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 150000$
Values: 77/56/85/74
Performance: 330/3.8/400
Class: B
Overall: I'm sure that you didn't even know that such a company ever existed. Well, here it is and I have to say that you can't walk past this car without saying anything good about it. GTS is extremely fast and very stable while taking corners. It's also similar to the Ascari vehicle (KZ1).
Ferrari 288 GTO
Dealership: EUROPEAN CLASSIC
Price: 300000$
Values: 63/46/80/54
Performance: 305/4.7/400
Class: C
Overall: I'm sure that you're a little surprised by the fact that this Ferrari model wasn't moved to the G class. Well, it's because GTO is much faster than most of the older models. It's also quite stable at higher speeds, so you will be able to win most of the C class challenges in it.
Ferrari F430
Dealership: FERRARI MASERATI
Price: 150000$
Values: 74/50/92/94
Performance: 315/4.0/490
Class: B
Overall: This vehicle won't surprise you in any way, at least in personal opinion. F430 is quite fast, however you will be able to find even faster vehicles in this racing group, mostly if you'll decide to the take the maximum speed value under special consideration.
Ferrari F430 Spider
Dealership: FERRARI MASERATI
Price: 170000$
Values: 72/48/92/94
Performance: 310/4.1/490
Class: B
Overall: We've had the similar situation with the Aston Martin DB9 Volante. If you're not intimidated by higher price and lower performance values then you might find this vehicle to be quite attracting. Otherwise - stick with the coupe version of F430.
Ferrari 575M Maranello
Dealership: FERRARI MASERATI
Price: 230000$
Values: 71/54/90/59
Performance: 325/4.2/515
Class: C
Overall: This is a very useful vehicle. The most interesting thing here is that 575M is faster than a standard version of F430! Additionally, you won't have to say anything bad about how it handles. Driving it is very simple. The only bad thing are the poor brakes.
Ferrari Enzo
Dealership: FERRARI MASERATI
Price: 650000$
Values: 82/64/100/86
Performance: 350/3.4/660
Class: A
Overall: This is the BEST car of the entire game, at least in my personal opinion. First of all, Enzo is very easy to handle, even at high speeds. It's very unusual for the A class vehicle. You shouldn't have any problems driving it and it's also very fast, especially if you upgrade it.
Ford Mustang GT Coupe
Dealership: FORD
Price: 25000$
Values: 57/20/69/52
Performance: 240/5.1/300
Class: E
Overall: I personally wouldn't recommend purchasing this car, however Mustang shouldn't be considered a total piece of junk. You could easily win a few races in this car. It's also very easy to handle. Nevertheless, there are more interesting (and faster!) cars in the E class.
Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Dealership: FORD
Price: 30000$
Values: 57/20/69/52
Performance: 240/5.1/300
Class: E
Overall: I guess you may be surprised by the fact that the Cabriolet version isn't slower than Ford Mustang Coupe. As a result, you could consider paying 5000 dollars more for this car. You should also remember that you will be allowed to upgrade it at Saleen!
Ford GT
Dealership: FORD
Price: 177000$
Values: 80/46/85/81
Performance: 306/3.6/500
Class: B
Overall: This is a very nice proposition, so you shouldn't ignore it without looking into the details. Ford GT has an excellent acceleration value. It's also very stable at high speeds. You shouldn't complain about the maximum speed (~340 km/h), however you will find faster cars in this group.
Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
Dealership: FORD
Price: You will receive it automatically once you've won all SPEED challenges.
Values: 71/64/75/60
Performance: 350/4.2/605
Class: B
Overall: I wouldn't say that it's an excellent car, especially since you won't be able to buy it the usual way. GR-1 has a very decent maximum speed value, however going through corners is not something I would call enjoyable. It's best to stick with the Ford GT.
Ford Shelby Cobra Concept
Dealership: FORD
Price: You will receive it automatically once you've won all MODELS challenges.
Values: 71/56/75/60
Performance: 330/4.2/605
Class: B
Overall: Cobra Concept is much slower than GR-1 Concept, especially when it comes to the maximum speed value. Most of the B class vehicles can go faster. Additionally, you can't forget that you won't be allowed to upgrade any of the concept vehicles.
Ford Mustang GT-R Concept
Dealership: FORD
Price: You will receive it automatically once you've won all CAR DELIVERY challenges.
Values: 71/44/74/67
Performance: 300/4.2/440
Class: D
Overall: This is a very interesting vehicle. You should know that GT-R has nothing in common with a standard Mustang version. This car is very fast, especially if you remember that it's the D class we're talking about. Additionally, it's very easy to drive. A truly great piece of machinery!
Jaguar Type E Coupe
Dealership: EUROPEAN CLASSIC
Price: 40000$
Values: 26/22/35/52
Performance: 246/7.2/265
Class: G
Overall: Sadly, you won't be able to use this vehicle during standard G class races, mostly because Type E Coupe is way too slow. I would recommend choosing one of the muscle cars, instead. You should consider purchasing AC 289 or one of the Shelby models.
Jaguar XK Coupe
Dealership: JAGUAR
Price: 75000$
Values: 45/24/70/58
Performance: 250/5.9/300
Class: E
Overall: This is a very interesting car. It's also quite fast (for this group). Sadly, you will probably have some serious problem with it. Going through corners is often risky, because this Jag is very unpredictable. As a result, I would recommend staying with Nissan 350Z (Nismo).
Jaguar XK Convertible
Dealership: JAGUAR
Price: 81000$
Values: 44/24/70/58
Performance: 250/6.0/300
Class: E
Overall: Convertible version is a little bit slower than Jaguar XK Coupe, however it is more stable and offers more grip, at least in my personal opinion. I would recommend testing both cars in order to figure out which one should be purchased.
Jaguar XKR
Dealership: JAGUAR
Price: 97200$
Values: 56/24/75/58
Performance: 250/5.2/395
Class: D
Overall: This is the strongest model of the previous generation of Jaguar XK Coupe. As a result, I wouldn't recommend ignoring it. We'll be dealing with XKR model here, so you'll get more power. You will also receive more grip. This is one of the most interesting vehicles of the D class.
Jaguar XJ220
Dealership: EUROPEAN CLASSIC
Price: 160000$
Values: 74/60/65/54
Performance: 341/4.0/542
Class: B
Overall: Despite what you might think, Jaguar XJ220 is one of the most interesting vehicles of the B class. You can use this car to win most of the B group challenges, however you must upgrade it in the first place. XJ220 also offers an excellent acceleration value!
Kawasaki Z1000
Dealership: JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES
Price: 10100$
Values: 81/22/100/67
Performance: 245/3.5/127
Class: mB
Overall: This is definately one of the BEST motorcycles of the mB class. Z1000 is only a little bit slower than a similar MV Agusta, however it's much more interesting than Ducati and Triumph models. You should take a closer look at the acceleration and steering bars.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Dealership: JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES
Price: 14000$
Values: 88/42/97/70
Performance: 295/3.0/184
Class: mA
Overall: This is an older construction, so you shouldn't expect too much from this bike. This doesn't mean, however, that it won't be of any use to you. Ninja is an extremely fast bike, however I preferred MV Agusta and Ducati mA class motorcycles.
Koenigsegg CC8S
Dealership: EUROPEAN INDEPENDENTS
Price: 538000$
Values: 82/78/75/67
Performance: 386/3.4/655
Class: A
Overall: Sadly, this isn't one of the newest Koenigsegg models, however you should consider taking a closer look at it. CC8S is one of the fastest cars of the A class, although I'm sure that you will have some problems controlling it at higher speeds (even the upgraded version).
Lamborghini Miura P400SV
Dealership: EUROPEAN CLASSIC
Price: 160000$
Values: 34/40/60/40
Performance: 290/6.7/385
Class: G
Overall: This is an interesting choice. You will be able to win all G class challenges with this car. This also includes some of the most difficult races. Miura is quite fast and it handles pretty well. You will also be able to drift in it. :-)
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder
Dealership: LAMBORGHINI
Price: 193000$
Values: 69/49/90/81
Performance: 314/4.3/520
Class: C
Overall: Sadly, this is one of the slowest Lamborghini models, however you won't find too many faster vehicles in the C class. As a result, you might want to consider taking it for a test drive, especially since going through corners is going to be very easy.
Lamborghini Murcielago Coupe
Dealership: LAMBORGHINI
Price: 280000$
Values: 80/56/86/64
Performance: 332/3.6/572
Class: A
Overall: Obviously this is the most powerful Lamborghini car, however you shouldn't be excited about it too much, because Murcielago is slower than most of the A class super cars, even if you decide to fully upgrade it. As a result, I wouldn't recommend purchasing this vehicle.
Lamborghini Gallardo SE
Dealership: LAMBORGHINI
Price: 170000$
Values: 74/47/92/81
Performance: 309/4.0/520
Class: B
Overall: The coupe version of Gallardo is much more interesting than the Spyder edition. It's also much cheaper. This is one of the fastest B class cars of the game, especially if you decide to fully upgrade it. Additionally, it handles very well, so you won't have any problems taking the corners.
Lotus Elise R
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 43200$
Values: 60/20/84/75
Performance: 242/4.9/189
Class: D
Overall: The standard version of Lotus Elise isn't an interesting proposition. The only good thing is that the car is very cheap, so you'll be able to afford it right away. Sadly, Lotus Elise handles horribly. Going through corners is a true nightmare. It's better to save up more money for Exige.
Lotus Sport Exige 240R
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 82000$
Values: 75/24/95/74
Performance: 250/3.9/243
Class: C
Overall: I guess you may be surprised by the fact that Exige has been moved to the C class. Thankfully, I can assure you that it's one of the fastest and most useful vehicles of this racing group. The only disadvantage is the poor maximum speed value (only 250 km/h!).
Lotus Esprit V8
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 50000$
Values: 60/36/70/60
Performance: 282/4.9/350
Class: D
Overall: This is a much more interesting proposition than a standard version of the Elise, however you shouldn't be excited too much. You'll still find better cars in this group. Upgrading the Esprit will help in a small way, however I would recommend purchasing something else.
Maserati 3500 GT
Dealership: EUROPEAN CLASSIC
Price: 55000$
Values: 20/16/40/27
Performance: 230/7.6/240
Class: G
Overall: Sadly, you won't be able to use this vehicle to win any of the G class races, so you'll have no use in purchasing it. 3500 GT is an extremely slow car. I'm sure that you'll find better vehicles elsewhere. AC 289 is always a good idea. You could also try one of the muscle-cars.
Maserati GranSport
Dealership: FERRARI MASERATI
Price: 107500$
Values: 61/40/84/81
Performance: 290/4.8/400
Class: D
Overall: Maserati GranSport is a VERY interesting proposition and you'll be able to achieve a lot in it in the D class races. You could also consider buying one of the Aston Martin models however it won't be necessary. Sadly, it's an expensive vehicle and you will also have to upgrade it.
Maserati Spyder 90th Anniversary
Dealership: FERRARI MASERATI
Price: 110000$
Values: 59/37/82/78
Performance: 283/5.0/400
Class: D
Overall: The limited-edition Maserati Spyder is very similar to the standard version of this car and it has identical performance values. As a result, I wouldn't recommend buying it. Head on to the next section of the guide if you want to find out more about this car.
Maserati Spyder Cambiocorsa
Dealership: FERRARI MASERATI
Price: 103000$
Values: 59/37/82/78
Performance: 283/5.0/400
Class: D
Overall: Sadly, Maserati Spyder is worse than the coupe version. Take a closer look at the performance bars if you want to see the difference. I wouldn't recommend buying this car, especially if you plan on winning races. The only advantage is a slightly lower price.
Maserati MC12
Dealership: FERRARI MASERATI
Price: 750000$
Values: 77/56/95/83
Performance: 330/3.8/630
Class: A
Overall: Sadly, I can't say anything good about this car. First of all, Maserati MC12 is very expensive and you will also have to upgrade it. This entire operation will cost you more than a million dollars! MC12 is very unstable at high speeds and that's the main reason to avoid it.
McLaren F1
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 1000000$
Values: 85/78/88/58
Performance: 387/3.2/627
Class: A
Overall: This is a very interesting car, however I wouldn't recommend spending one million dollars (!!!) on it. The funny thing is that the standard version is faster than McLaren F1 GTR. I have to warn you, though. Driving it at 300-350 km/h is VERY difficult... and scary. :-)
McLaren F1 GTR
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 1500000$
Value: 90/60/92/62
Performance: 340/2.9/636
Class: A
Overall: McLaren F1 GTR is 50% more expensive than the standard version. If you want to have a car from this particular manufacturer, I would recommend choosing this model. GTR has a better acceleration value and (it's very important) you will be able to control it at high speeds.
Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG
Dealership: MERCEDES-BENZ
Price: 89400$
Values: 62/24/65/77
Performance: 250/4.8/362
Class: D
Overall: I honestly wouldn't recommend buying this car to anyone, especially since you'll find more interesting cars in the D class. CLK 55 is very unstable while going through most of the corners. If you want to have to this car at all costs, consider buying a DTM version.
Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG
Dealership: MERCEDES-BENZ
Price: 240000$
Values: 77/52/85/77
Performance: 320/3.8/582
Class: B
Overall: This is a much better choice than the standard AMG version of Mercedes CLK, however you will also be able to find better cars in the B group. The most important thing is that you will be able to control it without any major problems.
Mercedes-Benz CLS 55 AMG
Dealership: MERCEDES-BENZ
Price: 107000$
Values: 65/24/63/77
Performance: 250/4.6/469
Class: D
Overall: I wouldn't recommend buying this car unless you want to have a beautiful limousine at your disposal. I have to warn you, though. This vehicle is going to be much slower than most of the coupe cars from the D group, including Maserati GranSport and Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Dealership: MERCEDES-BENZ
Price: 460000$
Values: 81/57/82/90
Performance: 334/3.5/617
Class: A
Overall: This is a very interesting choice, however you would be able to find better sports cars in the A group. Nevertheless, you shouldn't ignore this one right away. Go ahead and choose a test drive feature. SLR handles pretty well. It also has great braking system.
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG
Dealership: MERCEDES-BENZ
Price: 72850$
Values: 60/24/77/77
Performance: 250/4.9/360
Class: D
Overall: It's a funny little car. It's slower than most of the D class vehicles, especially when it comes to maximum speed. Thankfully, you won't have any problems driving it, so if you're not experienced enough with faster cars, you may consider purchasing this one.
Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG
Dealership: MERCEDES-BENZ
Price: 225000$
Values: 71/24/72/71
Performance: 250/4.2/612
Class: C
Overall: I honestly can't say anything good about this car. First of all, SL 65 is quite slow, especially if you take a closer look at the maximum speed bar (there's a well-known 250 km/h limit here). Driving it is also quite difficult and you will have to spend more 225000$ (+tuning).
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Dealership: EUROPEAN CLASSIC
Price: 300000$
Values: 11/10/45/27
Performance: 217/8.2/240
Class: G
Overall: This is one of the classical vehicles of the game, so I guess you won't be surprised to see it in the G class. Sadly, you won't be able to win any tougher races in Gullwing, mostly because it's very slow. It's also unstable while taking corners. This is a car for collectors only!
MV Agusta F4 Brutale 910S
Dealership: EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLES
Price: 16000$
Values: 81/26/92/70
Performance: 257/3.5/136
Class: mB
Overall: This is a very interesting motorcycle. You shouldn't have ANY problems using it to win all of the mB class challenges. I would recommend upgrading it to a highest level. Brutale is very easy to drive. You should also remember about an excellent acceleration value.
MV Agusta F4 Tamburini
Dealership: EUROPEAN MOTORCYCLES
Price: 45000$
Values: 87/46/97/74
Performance: 306/3.1/173
Class: mA
Overall: This is the best motorcycle of the entire game, at least in my personal opinion. F4 Tamburini isn't the fastest bike in the mA class, however you shouldn't be worried about that too much. The most important thing is that it handles like a dream. Good stuff!
Nissan 350Z Coupe
Dealership: NISSAN
Price: 35100$
Values: 45/24/75/77
Performance: 250/5.9/280
Class: E
Overall: I'm sure you've already noticed that a standard version of Nissan 350Z is about 5000 dollars cheaper than the Nismo S-Tune edition. As a result, I wouldn't recommend purchasing this vehicle, especially since it has lower steering and braking values.
Nissan 350Z NISMO S-Tune
Dealership: NISSAN
Price: 40000$
Values: 51/24/80/87
Performance: 250/5.5/300
Class: E
Overall: A tuned version of Nissan 350Z is much more interesting. Furthermore, you'll be able to upgrade this vehicle to the third level. You should be able to win all E class challenges in this car. I should also tell you that Nismo handles very well and offers tons of much needed grip.
Noble M12 GTO-3R
Dealership: BRITIISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 90000$
Values: 78/34/91/74
Performance: 275/3.7/352
Class: B
Overall: Both Noble cars are one of the best vehicles of the B racing group. This older M12 model offers a better acceleration value, so you'll be able to use it in races with a lot of straight roads. You can also count on magnificent handling.
Noble M14
Dealership: BRITIISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 115000$
Values: 69/46/90/74
Performance: 305/4.3/400
Class: B
Overall: Noble M14 not only looks better but it's also faster than its predecessor (obviously I'm talking about maximum speed). Sadly, it will take more time to reach 100 km/h. This car also offers excellent grip, so going through difficult turns won't be a problem.
Pagani Zonda C12S
Dealership: ITALIAN INDEPENDENTS
Price: 414000$
Values: 80/64/90/58
Performance: 350/3.6/550
Class: A
Overall: Zonda is by far one of the most interesting and useful vehicles of the A racing class. It's not as fast as Saleen S7, however you can count on excellent steering capabilities, even at higher speeds. This is a great car for less experienced drivers.
Pontiac Firebird
Dealership: US MUSCLE
Price: 30000$
Values: 28/4/10/6
Performance: 201/7.1/300
Class: G
Overall: This is yet another muscle-car and it's very similar to other vehicles from this group. You could use it to win some of the basic G group challenges, however you will need to fully upgrade it. Sadly, you won't be able to win more difficult races. AC 289 will do the trick here.
Pontiac GTO
Dealership: PONTIAC
Price: 40000$
Values: 53/24/69/59
Performance: 250/5.4/350
Class: E
Overall: This is a very interesting car. It doesn't really matter whether you want to win some races or just have some fun. GTO isn't an extremely fast car, however it offers a decent acceleration value. It's also one of the best cars if you plan on drifting through the corners. :-)
Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo
Dealership: US INDEPENDENTS
Price: 555000$
Values: 91/70/80/67
Performance: 365/2.8/750
Class: A
Overall: This is without any doubt the fastest vehicle of the entire game. Once you've upgraded it, you will be able to achieve 420-440 km/h and you'll have over 1000 hp under your control! Saleen S7 has an excellent acceleration value, however it's difficult to drive at higher speeds.
Saturn Sky
Dealership: CHEVROLET SATURN
Price: 23000$
Values: 26/14/70/51
Performance: 225/7.2/170
Class: F
Overall: Saturn Sky is one of the cheapest vehicles of this game. This doesn't mean, however, that it's totally useless. Having this car will allow you to win some of the basic races of the game. Sadly, sooner or later you're going to have to upgrade it or buy something more powerful.
Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
Dealership: US MUSCLES
Price: 1000000$
Values: 72/46/66/40
Performance: 305/4.1/380
Class: G
Overall: Shelby dealership (US MUSCLES) offers two different cars, however this one will be the most interesting one. Daytona is very fast, especially if you take a closer look at other cars from the G class. Sadly, it's very unstable, so it requires an experienced driver behind the wheel.
Shelby GT500
Dealership: US MUSCLES
Price: 200000$
Values: 41/12/20/13
Performance: 220/6.2/355
Class: G
Overall: This is one of the well-known Shelby vehicles. You could use it to win some of the basic G class challenges, however sooner or later (most likely sooner ;-)) you'd have to exchange it for something more powerful and easier to drive. Remember that you can get an AC for a lot less.
Spyker C8 Laviolette
Dealership: EUROPEAN INDEPENDENTS
Price: 235500$
Values: 68/44/80/60
Performance: 300/4.4/400
Class: C
Overall: This is one of the most original constructions of the C class. Spyker is very easy to drive, so you should be able to win all difficult challenges in it. The only disadvantage is a very high price, especially if you compare it to other vehicles. You will also have to upgrade this car.
Triumph Speed Triple
Dealership: TRIUMPH
Price: 11500$
Value: 84/24/80/62
Performance: 250/3.3/128
Class: mB
Overall: This bike has some great looks and that's about the only good thing I could say about it. Speed Triple is much slower than most of the motorcycles from the mB group, especially if you take maximum speed value under your consideration. Upgrading it won't help too much either.
TVR Tuscan S
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 80000$
Values: 80/46/85/67
Performance: 306/3.6/380
Class: C
Overall: As you've probably noticed, Tuscan S is as fast as TVR Sagaris, however it's 20000 dollars cheaper! As a result, I'd strongly recommend choosing this particular car, especially since it'll blow your mind once you've fully upgraded it.
TVR Sagaris
Dealership: BRITISH INDEPENDENTS
Price: 100000$
Values: 80/46/85/67
Performance: 306/3.6/380
Class: C
Overall: If you're interested in a car that looks very futuristic, you should consider buying TVR Sagaris. Otherwise you should consider taking Tuscan S instead. Either way, this is also an excellent choice. Sagaris can be extremely fast and it's also very agile.
Volkswagen Golf R32
Dealership: VOLKSWAGEN
Price: 37000$
Values: 38/22/68/54
Performance: 245/6.4/250
Class: F
Overall: There's not much to say about this car. Golf R32 is very similar to other F class vehicles. It won't surprise you in any way, however you won't feel disappointed by the way how it handles or accelerates. As a result, you might consider using it to win some of the basic races.
Volkswagen W12 Roadster
Dealership: VOLKSWAGEN
Price: You will receive it automatically once you've won all HITCHHIKER challenges.
Values: 66/44/75/54
Performance: 300/4.5/420
Class: C
Overall: The roadster version of Volkswagen W12 is much slower than the Coupe. It's even been degraded to a lower racing class. It's one of the most interesting vehicles of the C group, however I would recommend choosing TVR vehicles instead.
Volkswagen W12 Coupe
Dealership: VOLKSWAGEN
Price: You will receive it automatically once you've won all TIME TRIAL challenges.
Values: 81/64/75/54
Performance: 350/3.5/600
Class: B
Overall: This is a much more interesting car. W12 Coupe is one of the fastest and most useful vehicles of the B class. W12 offers an excellent acceleration value, however reaching a maximum speed takes a lot of time.
Wiesmann Roadster MF3
Dealership: GERMAN INDEPENDENTS
Price: 70000$
Values: 60/26/81/67
Performance: 255/4.9/325
Class: D
Overall: This is a fairly old construction. It doesn't mean, however, that you shouldn't be interested in purchasing this car. Wiesmann is quite fast and that's one of the main advantages of having it. You shouldn't have any major problems going through the corners.
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