All News: Sports Car

Audi 90 GTO

September 13th, 2016 by

The Audi 90 GTO scorched a turbocharged, all- wheel drive path across the 1989 IMSA GTO series leaving an indelible mark on the American racing scene. The Audi featured a steel, tubular space-frame, double wishbone suspension with coil springs, ventilated discs brakes all ‘round and, of course, Audi’s signature Quattro all-wheel drive system. Power was … Read the Rest »

Audi R8 LMS GT3

February 4th, 2016 by

The Audi R8 LMS GT3 ranks among the most successful GT3 cars with more than 200 international wins in events such as the Bathurst 12 Hours and Nürburgring 24 Hours, along with back-to-back championships in the 2014 and 2015 Blancpain Endurance and Blancpain GT Series.  In contrast to its all-wheel drive road going version, the … Read the Rest »

Mercedes-AMG GT3

February 4th, 2016 by

With a lineage hearkening back to the SLS AMG GT3 and more than 180 wins in international competition from Bathurst and Dubai to Spa and the Nürburgring, the Mercedes-AMG GT3 is a potent addition to the GT3 category. While styling cues like its gullwing doors and Panamericana radiator grille pay homage to Mercedes’ glorious history, … Read the Rest »

Global Mazda MX-5 Cup

May 12th, 2015 by

The Global Mazda MX-5 Cup car embodies the classic top down, sports car characteristics that have made previous generations of MX-5s genuine classics: an engaging blend of power, nimble handling and comfort in an affordable package.  iRacing is proud to have contributed to the design and development of the MX-5 which, like its predecessors, quickly … Read the Rest »

Aston Martin DBR9 GT1

May 12th, 2015 by

The Aston Martin DBR9 pays homage to former Austin Martin owner David Brown whose Aston Martin DBR1s won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the World Sports Car Championship in 1959. The DBR9 lived-up to its heritage by winning its competition debut in the 2005 12 Hours of Sebring before taking successive GT1 class … Read the Rest »

V8 Supercar Ford FG Falcon – 2014

May 12th, 2015 by

Based on the “new generation” concept developed by V8 Supercar legend Mark Skaife, the Ford Falcon FG II debuted in 2013, scoring nine wins and taking Will Davison and Mark Winterbottom to third and fourth in the overall V8 Supercar Series championship standings. The Ford Falcon FG II comes equipped with a normally aspirated 5.0 … Read the Rest »

V8 Supercar Holden VF Commodore – 2014

December 19th, 2013 by

If the lines of the Holden VF Commodore look familiar, there’s a reason: Holden/GM’s challenger for V8 Supercar supremacy is based on the same road-going Zeta platform as the Gen6 Chevy SS raced in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Built to ‘Next Generation V8 Supercar’ regulations, the VF Commodore features a 5.0 L V8 engine, … Read the Rest »

BMW Z4 GT3

December 19th, 2013 by

The BMW Z4 GT3 replaces the BMW M3 which served as the platform for BMW Motorsport’s considerable success in IMSA competition and the FIA GT European Championship. Although it is based on the popular BMW Z4 roadster, the Z4 GT3 is equipped with a 4.4 liter, aluminum block V8 rather than the inline 6 found … Read the Rest »

Kia Optima

April 4th, 2013 by

When it comes to automobile manufacturers, none have enjoyed a more meteoric rise to prominence than Kia.  Cutting edge technologies and European-influenced styling has boosted sales worldwide, particularly in the United States, where Kia’s market share increased for 18 consecutive years.  Kia’s motorsports programs are enjoying similarly rapid success, witness the fact that Kia earned … Read the Rest »

Ruf Rt 12 R

January 29th, 2013 by

RUF Automobile GmbH is synonymous with high performance automobiles.  In addition to engine- and chassis-tuning and vintage restoration of some of the fastest cars in the world, RUF is recognized by the German government as an automotive manufacturer in its own right for producing and installing its own Porsche performance enhancements. The company was founded … Read the Rest »