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Currently, early access driving simulation Assetto Corsa EVO has a roster consisting of 20 road and race cars.
Seems rather straightforward on paper, but the details are more intricate than first meets the eye.
When developer Kunos Simulazioni recreated each car, it also added in different real-world specification variants. I’m not talking about personalisation or customisation, but OE option packages.
Now, how these will function later in early access, or when version 1.0 is hard to say presently. As it stands, each different model of each car has the same performance indicator (PI) rating – which we think could, and should, change.
Then there’s in-game pricing, which isn’t visible yet due to a bug.
But, there’s no doubt that selecting the spec does matter. For example, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is less sharp in response than the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Extreme Track Performance 1LE with Matte Hood, Carbon Insert, Center Stripe.
Some cars also come with different gearboxes. Rather obviously, the Mazda MX-5 ND Cup race car can be driven with either a manual or sequential gearbox – and the matching ratio selecter is modelled on-track. The manual sees your avatar use a h-pattern shifter, while with the sequential they pull back to go up a gear and push forward to do down a cog.
More nerdy, however, is the Lotus Emira. Four varieties are available. Two options are simply visual: the singe-colour body does what it says on the tin, while the Black Pack adds black wheels, mirror caps and roof.
It’s the next two words that are important: Touring and Sports.
Drive Norfolk’s finest in Touring guise, and it is fitted with a manual gearbox and softer suspension. Sports adds firmer suspension, resulting in less understeer, and also the automatic, paddle-operated, gearbox.
Another example is the Hyundai i30 N. The base hatchback is a manual, the Drive-N Limited Edition is an automatic.
If you’d like anti-locking brakes on the Porsche 911 Cup race car, then select the model with it fitted.
The two Toyota GR86 sportscars with the Performance Package visibility sit lower to the ground than those without.
And so it goes on – noting that most different options are simply appearance-based. Such as the different paint schemes on the Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, the carbon pack on the Audi RS 3 or the dual-tone leather optioned Honda S2000.
It’s a form of spec nerdery unseen to date in sim racing, and paired with customisation options (which we are still waiting to be unlocked) and tuning (set for fall 2025) it looks like the car obsessives at Traxion will be spending hours in EVO before they even hit the track…
Assetto Corsa EVO car specifications
Abarth 695 Biposto
Only available in one specification.
Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm
Available in nine colours ways, all without performance benefits.
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Centro Stile Livery #1
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Centro Stile Livery #2
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Centro Stile Livery #3
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Centro Stile Livery #4
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Centro Stile Livery #5
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Centro Stile Livery #6
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Centro Stile Livery #7
- Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm Centro Stile Livery #8
Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica 280 CV Veloce Standard
Only available in one specification.
Alpine A110 S
Available in four trim options, all with the optional aero kit fitted. Each is a real-world colour or trim combination
- Alpine A110 S Aero Kit
- Alpine A110 S Aero Kit Blue Pack
- Alpine A110 S Aero Kit Microfibre Pack
- Alpine A110 S Aero Kit Enstone Edition
Alpine A290 Beta
Only available in one specification.
Audi RS 3 Sportback
Available in three trim options, all have the same performance with changes in badge colour and even carbon mirror caps.
- Audi RS 3 Sportback Black Interior
- Audi RS 3 Sportback Black Appearance Package, RS Styling Package Plus
- Audi RS 3 Sportback Black Appearance Package Plus With Carbon, RS Styling Package Plus
BMW M2 CS Racing
Available in three livery designs.
- BMW MS CS Racing Presentation 1
- BMW MS CS Racing Presentation 2
- BMW MS CS Racing Presentation 3
BMW M4 CSL
Only available in one specification.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Available in six different combinations. ‘Insert’ refers to the bonnet, or hood, cover. Center Stripe if there’s a painted line down the body. Neither change the driving experience. ‘1LE Track Performance’ is a real-world option pack, that changes wheels, brakes, tyres, suspension and aero and in-game changes the way it handles.
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Gloss Insert
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Carbon Insert
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Matte Hood, Carbon Insert
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Matte Hood, Carbon Insert, Center Stripe
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Extreme Performance 1LE Matte Hood, Carbon Insert
- Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Extreme Performance 1LE Matte Hood, Carbon Insert, Center Stripe
Ferrari 296 GTB
Available in standard form, but also with the Assetto Fiorano pack which removes 12kg from its weight thanks, in part, to different door panels.
It also adds carbon aero pieces to the front, and different shock absorbers. The other names, however, refer only to paint.
- Ferrari 296 GTB Standard
- Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano – Argenta Nurburgring
- Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano – Giallo Modena
- Ferrari 296 GTB Assetto Fiorano – Maranello Concessionaires
Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo
A race car available in five paint schemes.
- Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Trofeo Challenge Presentaion 1
- Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Trofeo Challenge Presentaion 2
- Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Trofeo Challenge Presentaion 3
- Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Trofeo Challenge Presentaion 4
- Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Trofeo Challenge Presentaion 5
Ford Escort RS Cosworth “Lux” Standard
Only available in one specification.
Honda S2000
Available in three colour/interior options.
- Honda S2000 AP1 Single-Tone Leather Interior
- Honda S2000 AP1 Dual-Tone Leather Interior
- Honda S2000 AP1 Special Edition – Suzuka Blue
Hyundai i30 N
Available in two models. The base verison is equipped with a h-pattern manual gearbox, the ‘limited edition’ is equipped with a dual-clutch automatic with paddle shifters.
- Hyundai i30 N Performance
- Hyundai i30 N Drive-N Limited Edition
Lotus Emira
Available in four versions. Two colour palette and interior material options. Touring comes with softer suspension and a manual gearbox. Sports comes with stiffer suspension and an automatic.
- Lotus Emira First Edition Touring Single-Body Colour, Leather Interior (Manual)
- Lotus Emira First Edition Touring Black Pack, Alcantara Interior (Manual)
- Lotus Emira First Edition Sports Single-Body Colour, Leather Interior (Automatic)
- Lotus Emira First Edition Sports Black Pack, Alcantara Interior (Automatic)
Mazda MX-5 ND Cup
Available in two colours and with two different gearbox types, h-pattern manual and push/pull sequential.
- Mazda MX-5 ND Global Cup – Manual Presentation 1
- Mazda MX-5 ND Global Cup – Manual Presentation 2
- Mazda MX-5 ND Global Cup – Sequential Presentation 1
- Mazda MX-5 ND Global Cup – Sequential Presentation 2
Mercedes-AMG GT2
A race car available in two liveries designs, the latter replicating a tourist car spotted at the Nürburgring Nordschleife (although, there it’s on a road car, not this GT2 racer).
- Mercedes-AMG GT2 – SRO GT2 Presentation Livery
- Mercedes-AMG GT2 “The Beast” Livery
Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992)
A race car available in five different liveries. But also, if you’d like ABS and/or traction control, you must buy/rent/test the specific model with those driving aids in the name.
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) Base Variant Presentation Livery
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) Base Variant Porsche Cup Experience 1
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) Base Variant Porsche Cup Experience 2
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) Base Variant Porsche Cup Customer 1
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) Base Variant Porsche Cup Customer 2
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS Variant Presentation Livery
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS Variant Porsche Cup Experience 1
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS Variant Porsche Cup Experience 2
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS Variant Porsche Cup Customer 1
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS Variant Porsche Cup Customer 2
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS & TC Variant Presentation Livery
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS & TC Variant Porsche Cup Experience 1
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS & TC Variant Porsche Cup Experience 2
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS & TCVariant Porsche Cup Customer 1
- Porsche 911 GT3 Cup (992) ABS & TC Variant Porsche Cup Customer 2
Toyota GR86
The two-door coupe is available in different colours/trims, but also models with the Performance Package sit notably lower to the ground than those without, thanks to different suspension.
- Toyota GR86 Premium Standard
- Toyota GR86 Premium Red Interior
- Toyota GR86 Trueno Edition, Performance Package
- Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition, Performance Package
Volkswagen Golf Mk8 GTI Clubsport
A hot hatch available in two colour ways.
- Volkswagen Golf Mk8 GTI Clubsport Performance Standard
- Volkswagen Golf Mk8 GTI Clubsport Performance Dual-Tone