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Presenting rFactor, the new racing simulation series from Image Space Incorporated. After successfully creating over a dozen products in the past ten years, Image Space takes the next logical step, creating a completely new technology base and development process. This new isiMotor 2.0 environment will be the foundation on which to build exciting products for many years to come.

The first installment in the rFactor series features mixed class road racing with ultra realistic dynamics, an immersive sound environment and stunning graphics. This is the game you will want to play.

rFactor provides unprecedented flexibility, allowing the series to grow and evolve with mod community involvement, race club formation, and feedback from users worldwide. We hope you enjoy the ride!


Physics
Updated 15 degrees of freedom physics engine
Advanced tire modeling
Support for 4-link rear suspension
Engine boost modeling
Complex aerodynamics
Head physics, cockpit vibrations, detailed bump modeling
All-new track-specific terrain data file system



Graphics/Sound
DX9 advanced graphics engine
Real-time day/night transitions
Projected headlights for nighttime driving
Adjust player and opponent volume ratio
See the apex with the Look Ahead slider
Adjust your seat and mirror while in the driver's seat
Updating real-time scoring towers
Expanded and enhanced gauge and LCD features for vehicle cockpits
Improved loading times
Updated sound engine
Changing engine sounds based on upgraded vehicle performance



Gameplay
Career mode with upgrades that affect the vehicle's appearance, performance, and sound
Define AI opponent types, strength and aggression
Races can be lap based, time based or both
Vehicle upgrade system
Vehicle economy including mileage
Ambient and track temperature changes throughout the race
More configurable keys than you can shake a stick at
Multiple Racing Series with vehicle and circuit filters
Grid editing



Camera/Replays
Full screen monitor and ability to rewind
Freely move camera from any position including the ever famous exclusive ISI Swingman
Spectator mode
Greatly enhanced replay system including clip splicing
Move, duplicate or delete replay clips while assigning camera movements to each
Export replays to AVI files defining compression and size options



Multiplayer
Completely new multiplayer engine
Built in race statistics reporting to web based RaceCast system
Built in friends list
Server bookmarks
Dedicated server, including single click option
Native voting system
Add AI to multiplayer games
Built in IRC chat
Boot and ban player lists that can be passed around
Security checks to combat potential cheating



RaceCast
Join or watch any race from RaceCast
Search through past races
Downloadable XML race results
Driver profiles with statistics
rRank formula utilizing a wide range of driver statistics
See who's online and on what server



Open Architecture
Extensive support for modders
Easy to use customizable multi-language support
Define a league schedule
Rules to simulate different types of racing
Completely customize your controller
Drop in new vehicle liveries



Vehicles
2007 BMW Sauber F1 - High Performance Open Wheel
2006 Formula IS - High Performance Open Wheel
2005 Hammer - Full Bodied GT
2005 Howston - Full Bodied GT
National Stock Car - Stock Car
Panoz - Full Bodied GT
2005 Rayzor - Rally Turbo
2006 rF3 - Quick and Nimble Open Wheel
2005 Rhez - Small FWD Sport Compact
2006 Rhez - Small FWD Sport Compact
2006 rTrainer - Low Speed Open Wheel
2005 Venom - Rally
2005 ZR - Affordable High Performance Sedan



Circuits
Barcelona - Permanent Road Course
Brianza - Permanent Road Course
Essington Park - Permanent Road Course
Jacksonville Speedway - High Banked Superspeedway
Jiading - Permanent Road Course
Joesville Speedway - Paved Short Track
Lienz Festival - Country Roads
Mills Metropark - Permanent Road Course with two layouts
Montreal - Permanent Road Course
Northamptonshire - Permanent Road Course
Nuerburg - Permanent Road Course
Orchard Lake - Banked Tri-Oval with Infield Road Course
Sardian Heights - Street Circuit with two layouts
Toban Raceway Park - Permanent Road Course with four layouts



Runs Best With
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 processor
Windows XP
2048 MB RAM
Geforce 7900 GT or Radeon X1900 GT
256 MB video RAM
DirectX 9.0c
2.0 GB of hard drive space for installation
Internet connection required for one-time activation



System Requirements
1.4 GHz processor
Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, XP 64-bit (will NOT run in Windows 95 or Windows 98 first edition)
512 MB RAM
Geforce4 4200 or Radeon 9200
128 MB video RAM
DirectX 9.0c
2.0 GB of hard drive space for installation
Internet connection required for one-time activation