Forza Motorsport 2

[HundredProofSam]

they have four different consoles in that setup...one for each screen (includng the rear view)



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[HundredProofSam]

anybody who's gonna buy this game or is even considering buying this game MUST watch this video...its dan greenwalt's (FM2 game director) gdc presentation

www.gamespot.com/pages/video_player/popup.php?sid=6166927&pid=932731



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[HundredProofSam]

god i hope they launch XBL in india before FM2 releases....i wanna be able to use my single player data on live...so far i've been using my indian GT for single player and my US GT for live alone...but with the auction house and stuff in FM2 i wanna be able to use my single player on live....the only other option is to use my US GT for single player...and in that case i cant continue that single player when XBL does launch here...come on MS india



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[HundredProofSam]

The Forza Motorsport 2 car reveals continue this week at IGN, even with all of the craziness of GDC. Previously, we've seen European exotics and production class cars. This week, the rides are all made in good old America. The US has always been known for its muscle cars, so of course we have a classic 1970 Chevy to show off. To counter that, the 2004 Saleen supercar is on display with a top speed of over 200 mph, giving us the best of both worlds. Read on for the full specs, screens, and developer comments to get the lowdown on these two American dreams and then check back soon for more on the cars of Forza 2.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454
Engine: 7.4L Naturally Aspirated V8
Power : 450 hp (336 kw) @ 5,600 rpm
Torque: 500 ft-lbs (678 nm) @ 3,600 rpm
Curb Weight: 3260 lbs (1478 kg)
0-60 mph: 6.1 seconds
0-100 mph: 13.3 seconds
Top Speed: 125 mph (gearing)



At the time, the 1970 Chevelle SS 454 had the optional (and now legendary) LS6 big-block V8. This engine was the most powerful offered by Chevrolet until the introduction of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The LS6 featured solid lifters, high compression/closed chamber heads, an aluminum intake manifold and a Holley 750-cfm carburetor (same size used in modern NASCAR engines). Other go fast options included a 12-bolt posi-traction rear end, 4.10 gears and a M-22 4-speed manual transmission. All these performance options resulted in a car that was brutally fast, and could easily dominate the local dragstrip right off the showroom floor. Perhaps the best way to sum up the Chevelle SS 454 is to reference a famous quote about the car:



Developer comment:"Driving (one) is like being the guy who's in charge of triggering atom bomb tests. You have the power, you know you have the power, and you know that if you use that power, bad things may happen."


2004 Saleen S7
Engine: 7.0L Naturally Aspirated V8
Power: 550 hp (410kw) @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 525 ft-lbs (712 nm) @ 4000 rpm
Curb Weight: 2865 lbs (1300 kg)
0-60 mph: 3.3 seconds
0-100 mph: 8.9 seconds
Top Speed: 220 mph (estimated)



Arguably America's only true supercar, the Saleen S7 was created in response to a desire for a road going version of the S7R race car, which has won over 40 GT events world-wide, most in the American Le Mans Series and the FIA GT. The road car is slightly detuned from the race version, but only slightly - it still pumps out 750HP in the "base" form, while factory-supported aftermarket packages can push that number to 1035HP. Constructed of a steel spaceframe, aluminum honeycomb panels and carbon-fiber bodywork, the S7 rockets 0-60 in 3.3 seconds and a 240MPH top speed. At 160MPH the cars aerodynamics produce downforce equal to its weight; enough to theoretically drive upside down.





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[HundredProofSam]

A bit about the AI

What have you guys done to leverage the potential of Drivatar (Forza's AI technology) and still reconcile it with game design and balance?

DG: For Forza Motorsport 2, we assembled a really strong internal team to improve and rebuild our AI for the Xbox 360. We’ve now had a full product cycle to play with the system and wrestle the Drivatar technology into submission. In the past year in particular we’ve learned a lot, fixed a bunch of bugs and done a ton of training. That said it still does things we don’t expect. It’s still learning. It’s still growing. At this point, I would say it’s in its late teens. It’s faster. It uses the car better. It knows the tracks better. It wheel-to-wheel races much better. It doesn’t cheat and it drives the same complex physics engine as the player.

Q: What are some specific improvements you guys have made to the AI in Forza 2?

DG: There are many, but here are some highlights...
The AI takes a simulated test drive in every car before it races it to better learn the car’s capabilities. This allows it to understand how to get the most out of each individual car. It does NOT drive a Civic the same way it drives a Ferrari. This is at the heart of our ability to allow the player to hire AI drivers to drive the player’s custom tuned car. Even with upgrades, the AI will quickly learn the car’s quirks and drive its wheels off.

The AI has a more accurate understanding of the physics engine than in the original Forza Motorsport. It is much better at estimating how much grip it will have available for turning, braking, accelerating at all times, and is better at using this to make a fast run through each turn. This may be one of its strongest aptitudes right now -- it has a very accurate prediction of its own performance.

In the original Forza Motorsport, the AI had a very rigid understanding of the shape of each track, that was technically accurate, but not necessarily the way a race car driver would see it. A chicane, for example, was often seen as a rapid series of alternating corners. But a real driver can recognize that there’s a much smoother line through there. For Forza Motorsport 2, the AI has a better understanding of the driving line within the literal track edge.

It’s much more cognizant of the cars around it and openings for it to pass. There are cases where the AI in the original just didn’t recognize it when another driver made a mistake. It has evolved to take better advantage of these kinds of opportunities. Moreover, it’s become really fun to wheel-to-wheel race against. This is one of the changes in the AI I’m most happy about.

i really should stop posing non-stop about this game....but i just can't help it



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[invictus]

i really should stop posing non-stop about this game....but i just can't help it

yeah LOL

[HundredProofSam]

^^ no no no

ur supposed to say "no, sam, post more...we can't get enough of forza motorsport 2"



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[Altaïr47]

lol
go ahead sam....post more
i can't get enough of forza 2

[HundredProofSam]

that's what i'm here for....u request, i provide ;D



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[gtavint]

The saleen car's pic - is it using in-game or photoshopped CG looks too good to be in-game :droooooool:

[HundredProofSam]

American cars revealed....all the cars revealed so far..

Serial No.	Year	Make	Model
1	2005	Ferrari	612 Scaglietti
2	1994	Ferrari	F355 Berlinetta
3	1999	Ferrari	360 Modena
4	2002	Ferrari	575M Maranello
5	1991	Ferrari	512 TR
6	1998	Ferrari	F355 Challenge
7	1984	Ferrari	GTO
8	2004	Ferrari	F430
9	2003	Ferrari	Challenge Stradale
10	1987	Ferrari	F40
11	1995	Ferrari	F50
12	2002	Ferrari	Enzo Ferrari
13	1969	Ferrari	Dino 246 GT
14	1964	Ferrari	250 GTO
15	1967	Ferrari	330 P4
16	2005	Lamborghini	Gallardo
17	1988	Lamborghini	Countach LP5000 QV
18	1997	Lamborghini	Diablo SV
19	2005	Lamborghini	Murcielago
20	1999	Lamborghini	Diablo GTR
21	2006	Maserati	GranSport
22	2004	Maserati	MC12
23	2003	Porsche	Boxster S
24	1989	Porsche	944 Turbo
25	1982	Porsche	911 Turbo 3.3
26	2006	Porsche	Cayman S
27	2004	Porsche	911 GT3 (996)
28	2007	Porsche	911 Turbo (997)
29	1987	Porsche	959
30	2007	Porsche	911 GT3 (997)
31	1995	Porsche	911 GT2
32	2003	Porsche	Carrera GT
33	1970	Porsche	914/6
34	1973	Porsche	911 Carrera RS
35	1955	Porsche	550 Spyder
36	2001	Aston Martin	V12 Vanquish
37	2005	Aston Martin	DB9 Coupe
38	2004	Audi	TT Coupe 3.2 quattro
39	2000	Audi	S4
40	2004	Audi	S4
41	2003	Audi	RS 6
42	2006	Audi	RS 4
43	2004	Bentley	Continental GT
44	1997	BMW Motorsport	M3 E36
45	2005	BMW Motorsport	M3 E46 Coupe
46	2002	BMW Motorsport	M3-GTR
47	2007	Jaguar	XK Coupe
48	1993	Jaguar	XJ220
49	1961	Jaguar	E-type S1
50	2002	Koenigsegg	CC8S
51	1992	Lancia	Delta Integrale EVO
52	1974	Lancia	Stratos HF Stradale
53	2003	Lotus	Elise 135R
54	2005	Lotus	Elise 111S
55	2005	Lotus	Exige
56	2005	Lotus	Exige Espionage
57	1989	Lotus	Carlton
58	2005	Lotus	Exige Cup 240
59	2002	Lotus	Esprit V8
60	1972	Lotus	Elan Sprint
61	1997	McLaren	F1 GT
62	2003	Mercedes	CLK55 AMG Coupe
63	2004	Mercedes	C32 AMG
64	2005	Mercedes	SLR
65	1998	Mercedes	AMG Mercedes CLK GTR
66	1954	Mercedes	300SL Gullwing Coupe
67	2003	MINI	Cooper-S
68	2004	Opel	Speedster Turbo
69	1999	Pagani	Zonda C12
70	2007	Peugeot	207 RC
71	2004	Peugeot	206 RC
72	2007	Peugeot	207 Super 2000
73	2003	Renault	Sport Clio V6 RS
74	2002	Saab	9-3 Aero
75	2003	SEAT	Leon Cupra R
76	2005	SEAT	Cupra GT Prototype
77	2001	TVR	Tuscan S
78	2001	TVR	Tuscan R
79	2005	TVR	Sagaris
80	1998	TVR	Cerbera Speed 12
81	2006	Vauxhall	Astra VXR
82	2004	Vauxhall	VX220 Turbo
83	2005	Vauxhall	Monaro VXR
84	2004	Volkswagen	Beetle
85	1995	Volkswagen	Corrado VR6
86	1992	Volkswagen	Golf GTi 16v Mk2
87	2003	Volkswagen	Bora VR6
88	2006	Volkswagen	Golf GTi
89	2003	Volkswagen	Golf R32
90	2004	Volvo	S60 R
91	2002	Acura	RSX Type-S
92	2001	Acura	Integra Type-R
93	2006	Acura	RL A-Spec
94	2005	Acura	NSX
95	1997	Acura	NSX
96	1987	Buick	Regal GNX
97	2004	Cadillac	CTS-V
98	2005	Chevrolet	Cobalt SS Coupe
99	2002	Chevrolet	Camaro 35th Anniversary SS
100	2002	Chevrolet	Camaro SS
101	1996	Chevrolet	Corvette Grand Sport
102	2002	Chevrolet	Corvette Z06
103	2006	Chevrolet	Corvette Z06
104	1969	Chevrolet	Camaro Z28
105	1969	Chevrolet	Camaro SS Coupe
106	1970	Chevrolet	Chevelle SS-454
107	1967	Chevrolet	Corvette Stingray 427
108	1970	Chevrolet	Corvette ZR-1
109	2004	Chrysler	PT Cruiser GT
110	1998	Chrysler	Eagle Talon TSi Turbo
111	2006	Chrysler	Crossfire SRT6
112	2005	Chrysler	ME Four-Twelve Concept
113	1968	Chrysler	Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S
114	2003	Dodge	SRT4
115	1996	Dodge	Stealth R/T Turbo
116	2006	Dodge	Charger SRT8
117	1999	Dodge	Viper GTS ACR
118	2003	Dodge	Viper SRT10
119	2003	Dodge	Viper Competition Coupe
120	1969	Dodge	Charger R/T-SE
121	2003	Ford	Focus SVT
122	2006	Ford	Focus ST
123	2005	Ford	Mustang GT
124	2000	Ford	Mustang Cobra R
125	2005	Ford	Ford GT
126	1970	Ford	Mustang Boss 429
127	1966	Ford	GT40 MkII
128	2003	Infiniti	G35 Coupe
129	2003	Lexus	IS300
130	2002	Lexus	SC430
131	2006	Lexus	IS350
132	2005	Panoz	Esperante GTLM
133	2006	Pontiac	Solstice
134	2004	Pontiac	GTO
135	1968	Pontiac	GTO Hardtop
136	2000	Saleen	S281
137	2006	Saleen	S281 E
138	2004	Saleen	S7
139	2006	Saturn	ION Red Line
140	2005	Scion	tC
141	2007	Shelby	GT500
142	1999	Shelby	Series 1
143	1968	Shelby	Mustang GT-500KR
144	1965	Shelby	Cobra 427 S/C

Cars Not Yet Revealed:

• Asian Production Cars (March 22)
  
• Tuner and Aftermarket Cars (April 5)
  
• Race Class Cars (April 19)
  

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[invictus]

my cars of choice mclaren f1, aston vanquish and ford GT...

[gtavint]

invictus said:

my cars of choice mclaren f1, aston vanquish and ford GT...

you are a nfs player....arent you ;D ??

[HundredProofSam]

i'll be smoking fools in my BMW M3 (McLaren F1s, Enzos, F50s, SLRs included)



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[HundredProofSam]

the cool part is that if u have a lancer or civic in real life and u really like it, u can stick with it in the game and upgrade it to a level where it can actually compete the ferraris and lambos



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