rFactor > rFactor 2 > rFactor 2 Features & System Requirements


Please note that the sections below are under construction, and will be populated over time with more information and links. rFactor2 is also an evolving product, which will be updated and added to for many years, so the list will also expand!

Physics
- Updated to use multi-core CPU technology
- Advanced physics engine
- Newly updated tire model
- Driving surface construction, even painted line thickness, affects grip levels
- Engine boost and Turbo modeling
- Complex aerodynamics
- Head physics, cockpit vibrations, detailed bump modeling

Dynamic Racing Experience
- Real-time day/night lighting transitions
- Realistic wet/dry weather transitions
- Dynamically laid rubber increases grip throughout racing session(s)
- Rubber chunks (“marbles”) roll off tires and can affect grip
- Tires sustain damage from poor driving or setups, affecting grip immediately and over time
- Dynamically drying racing line after rain
- Environments filled with animated events like planes, flag marshalls and more…

Graphics/Sound
- Real-time day/night lighting transitions
- Projected headlights for night time driving
- Look to apex and head motion tracking support

Gameplay
- New AI who will race for and defend positions

Multiplayer
- Opponent car skins automatically transmitted

Camera/Replays
- “Resume from Replay” allows you to rejoin a race from a saved replay

Open Architecture
- Support for modder created car and track content
- Fully adjustable Showroom, UI and HUD layouts
- More Plugin Interfaces

Vehicles
Click names for content profile.
- Brabham-Repco BT20 – 1966-spec Historic Grand Prix Open Wheel
- Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GT2 – High performance Full Bodied GT2
- EVE – 1966-1968-spec Historic Grand Prix, F2 and F3 Open Wheel
- Formula Renault 3.5 – Renault World Series Open Wheel
- ISI Formula Masters – 2011-spec High Performance Grand Prix Open Wheel
- Nissan 370z – Full Bodied GT4
- Nissan GTR – High performance Full Bodied GT1
- Renault Clio 197 – Renault Clio Cup Small FWD Full Bodied
- Renault Megane Trophy II – Renault Megane Trophy Full Bodied
- Skip Barber 2000 – Skip Barber Racing School Open Wheel
- Spark – 1966-1969-spec Historic Grand Prix, F2 and F3 Open Wheel
- Williams JPH1B – 2012 FIA Formula Two Championship Open Wheel

Circuits
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- Belgium – Historic 1960′s GP Road Circuit
- Brianza – Historic 1960′s GP Circuit
- Lime Rock Park – Permanent Road Course
- Malaysia – Permanent Road Course
- Mills Metro Park – Permanent Road Course
- Monte-Carlo – Historic 1960′s GP Street Circuit
- Palm Beach International Raceway – Permanent Road Course
- Portugal International – Permanent Road Course

Runs Best With
- 3.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or 3.0 GHz AMD Athlon II x2 or better
- 4GB RAM or more
- nVidia 250 GTS or ATI/AMD 4870 or better
- 512MB Video Memory or more
- Microsoft Windows Vista 64bit, Windows 7 64bit
- DirectX 9.0c (included with installer)
- 2008 C++ SP1 Runtimes (included with installer)
- 4GB Hard Drive Space or more
- Internet Connection
- Steering wheel and pedals

System Requirements
- 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 or 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon x2
- 2GB RAM
- nVidia 8600 GT or ATI/AMD 3850
- 256MB Video Memory
- Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
- DirectX 9.0c (included with installer)
- 2008 C++ SP1 Runtimes (included with installer)
- 4GB Hard Drive Space
- Internet Connection