Forza 2
“Forza Motorsport 2” is set to hit European retail stores in May. With more than 300 car models from upwards of 50 of the world’s leading manufacturers, “Forza Motorsport 2” allows automotive enthusiasts to collect the cars they want and customize them to reflect their racing passion. Own the cars that own the competition.
This is their first wave of car reveals. In this wave, we give you Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche and Lamborghini. No other simulator offers you so many cars from these amazing brands. And of course, all of these models can be fully customisable and are sure to leave tire tracks on your Xbox 360! Highlights include:
Ciao Bella! Ferrari brings gamers 15 of their most desirable models including the 2004 Ferrari F430, 2002 Enzo Ferrari and even the classic 1969 Dino 246 GT
From the country that has preserved the thrill of driving in the fast lane with its world famous Autobahn, Porsche delivers 13 sports cars ranging from the newest members of the 911 family -- the 2007 911 GT3 (997) and 911 Turbo (997) -- to fan-favourites from yesteryear including the 1970 Porsche 914/6 and 1987 Porsche 959
Five heart-stopping models from Lamborghini include coveted makes such as the 2005 Murcielago, 2005 Gallardo as well as classic Diablo and Countach models
Click for larger imageNot to be outdone is Lamborghini’s Italian counterpart, Maserati, who joins “Forza Motorsport 2” with two of its revered exotics – the 2004 MC12 and the 2006 Gransport
As “Forza Motorsport 2” races toward its retail debut, we plan to reveal additional models from our roster of more than 300 cars worldwide, including top European manufacturers like Audi, BMW, Lotus, Peugeot and Jaguar in the coming weeks. Until then, please visit Forzamotorsport.net for a full list of car models from the auto manufacturers we’ve announced today as well as download new screenshots.
In addition, we wanted to share with you some details on an important new feature that’s being added to the sequel of the critically acclaimed “Forza Motorsport” -- Force Feedback Wheel support. Microsoft Games Studios and their partners have been hard at work optimizing “Forza Motorsport 2” for the Wireless Racing Wheel with true force feedback, as well as maximizing rumble in the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to help gamers literally feel the road beneath them as their fully-tuned racer shoots for the apex at triple-digit speeds.
In the article below, Turn 10 Game Director, Dan Greenawalt, takes fans through a detailed tour of “Forza Motorsport 2’s” all-new Force Feedback system, shedding light on how the team is utilizing this technology to to deliver the most realistic racing experience to your living room. In today’s next-gen racing simulation, Greenawalt states the case for why any game that doesn’t go beyond traditional visual and audio cues for an immersive experience simply doesn’t measure up.
