spyder Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Introducing the Ferrari 488 GTE! The first Ferrari in rFactor 2 is no doubt a real milestone, it underscores our dedication to the evolution of ‘simracing’ for those that want the best and most accurate experience. We know you share that same excitement and anticipation, so with that we very proudly welcome the Ferrari 488 GTE to join the grid. With the official 24 Hour of Le Mans right around the corner, it is time for us to welcome the newest addition to the grid. With its 4,0-l-V8, the Ferrari 488 GTE will be a true contender for the win in the GTE class. The Ferrari 488 GTE is Maranello’s choice for the world of endurance racing. Scoring 490 HP on the dyno, the 4 litre V8 engine features a bi-turbo setup to create even power across the entire band of revs. Plenty of power to compete for the top position at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. But power isn’t everything when it comes to the Ferrari, a fully tricked out aero package makes sure that the airflow is helping the 488 GTE to build as much down-force as possible, sending the air across the only 1.160 mm high bodywork right onto the rear wing and below through the diffusor, balanced out with a prominent front splitter, spanning across the entire width of 2.045 The Italian race car produces 650 nm in the GTE configuration while weighting in at 1.260 kg, making it a nimble and high revving option for endurance drivers around the world. The Ferrari 488 GTE program began in 2016, when the car was entered in the 2016 FIA World Endurance Championship, as well as in the GTLM class in the 2016 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship. At the 24 hours of Daytona where the 488 made its competitive debut, it made a promising start, taking home a 4th and a 6th in a strong field of GTLM machinery. A further 4th position in Sebring and a first podium with a 3rd place in Long Beach marked a good opening phase to the American program. Meanwhile in Europe the factory outfit was about to start it’s first World Endurance Championship season with the new 488 platform. In incredible fashion the Ferrari 488 GTE took home a 1-2 finish at the opening round of the season at Silverstone. An incredible start to the season, that was followed with 2 more wins, 4 more second places and 4 third places across the two cars entered by Ferrari! This took Ferrari and the 488 GTE to the top of the World Endurance Cup for GT Manufacturers by the end of the season. In 2017 Ferrari once again scored most points of any manufacturer. Taking home 5 race victories, two of them being a 1-2 finish, and scoring a further 6 podiums marked a very successful season in WEC. Furthermore, Ferrari also took the GT World Endurance Drivers’ Championship in 2017, with James Calado and Alessandro Pier Guidi taking the 488 GTE to 3 wins and 4 podium finishes! Since the switch to a summer to summer calendar in 2018, the Ferrari 488 GTE added 3 more wins and 4 more podium finishes to it’s resume. Coming out of the 2017/2018 season, the defending champion went slightly changed into it´s first shakedown in Fiorano for the 18/19 season, the 488 GTE evo was born. With just minor details that had been touched, the endurance version of the 488 remains one of the high prospects no matter which grid it enters. We will be making further physics and Balance-of-Performance updates for the car over the next couple of weeks. Get this incredible car right now on our Steam Store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 GTE BOP September 2020 Changelog: Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTE v2.47 Fix for wrong default differential preload New default setup Qualification fuel map as new default. Aston Martin Vantage GTE v1.57 Added +5kg weight penalty New default setup Approximately 1% more fuel consumption. Qualification fuel map as new default Approximately 0.6% less engine torque and power output. Corrections to damper travel in both directions (mainly on rebound, but also very minor to bump stops). Fix for camber adjustment step (now it's 0.1 deg) Note: this change will require corrections for camber angles in existing setups. BMW M8 GTE v2.07 New default setup Qualification fuel map as new default Approximately 3.2% less downforce Porsche 991 RSR GTE 2.47 New default setup Approximately 1% more fuel consumption. Qualification fuel map as new default Approximately 0.5% more engine torque and power and 2.3% less downforce Ferrari 488 GTE v1.67 New default setup Fixed fuel tank (was 93L, should be 90L) Qualification fuel map as new default Approximately 2.3% less fuel consumption Approximately 0.55% less engine torque and power output Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Ferrari 488 GTE v1.73 - Fixed wiper animation on triples side screen (multiview only) - Adjusted ambient occlusion in cockpit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre Posted October 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Ferrari 488 GTE 2020 v1.83 Fixed onboard cam clipping the curbs Adjusted bonnet cam Fixed clipping TV cams Adjusted rev lights on the rev limiter AI: Slightly improved pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 GTE Update - January 2021 Aston Martin Vantage GTE v1.65 Weight penalty reduced by 2kg for the standard package, Engine power/torque output increased by 2%, Tweaks to aero draft dropoff (reduces excessive oversteer in close drafting) Added trackconfig.ini to upgrade.rfcmp. Aero upgrades should now be forced based on track. BMW M8 GTE v2.19 Fuel tank capacity reduced by 1L (to 99L) for the standard package, Tweaks to aero draft dropoff (reduces excessive oversteer in close drafting) Added trackconfig.ini to upgrade.rfcmp. Aero upgrades should now be forced based on track. Chevrolet Corvette C7.R GTE v2.59 fuel tank capacity reduced by 2L (to 93L) for the standard package, Tweaks to aero draft dropoff (reduces excessive oversteer in close drafting) Added trackconfig.ini to upgrade.rfcmp. Aero upgrades should now be forced based on track. Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTE v1.07 Added trackconfig.ini to upgrade.rfcmp. Aero upgrades should now be forced based on track. Adjusted LOD distances for tires Added trackconfig.ini to upgrade.rfcmp. Aero upgrades should now be forced based on track. Ferrari 488 GTE v1.91 Fuel tank capacity reduced by 3L (to 87L) for the standard package, Tweaks to aero draft dropoff (reduces excessive oversteer in close drafting) Added trackconfig.ini to upgrade.rfcmp. Aero upgrades should now be forced based on track. Porsche 991 RSR GTE v2.55 Tweaks to aero draft dropoff (reduces excessive oversteer in close drafting) Added trackconfig.ini to upgrade.rfcmp. Aero upgrades should now be forced based on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre Posted April 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2021 BMW M8 GTE 2018 v2.25 Added new O-Rouge livery. Corrected material alignment issue on some skins. Aston Martin Vantage GTE 2019 v1.71 Added new O-Rouge livery. Porsche 991RSR GTE 2017 v2.61 Added new O-Rouge livery. Corvette C7R GTE 2017 v2.65 Added new O-Rouge livery. Added missing windscreen banners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre Posted July 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 Aston Martin Vantage GTE 3.09 New Tires New engine cooling parameters New brake cooling parameters Added Goodyear sidewalls Added shift protection Upgraded to new sound engine +20kg, +7% aero drag -6L fuel tank for standard package and -1L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel) less sensitive aero to ride height change Added LMV 2021 liveries BMW M8 GTE 3.09 New Tires New engine cooling parameters Separate front and rear brake cooling settings Added Goodyear sidewalls Added shift protection Upgraded to new sound engine -10kg, +4% aero drag -8L fuel tank for standard package and -3L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel) less sensitive aero to ride height change Added LMV 2021 liveries Corvette C7R GTE 3.09 New Tires New engine cooling parameters Separate front and rear brake cooling settings Added Goodyear sidewalls Added shift protection Upgraded to new sound engine -5kg, +17% aero drag less sensitive aero to ride height change Corvette C8R GTE 3.09 New Tires New engine cooling parameters Separate front and rear brake cooling settings Added Goodyear sidewalls Added shift protection Upgraded to new sound engine -10kg, +5% aero drag -6L fuel tank for standard package and -3L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel) less sensitive aero to ride height change Added LMV 2021 liveries Ferrari 488 GTE 3.09 New Tires New engine cooling parameters Separate front and rear brake cooling settings Added Goodyear sidewalls Added shift protection Upgraded to new sound engine -5kg -5L fuel tank for standard package and -4L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel) less sensitive aero to ride height change Added LMV 2021 liveries Porsche 991RSR GTE 3.09 New Tires New engine cooling parameters Separate front and rear brake cooling settings Added Goodyear sidewalls Added shift protection Upgraded to new sound engine +10kg, +4% aero drag -8L fuel tank for standard package and -1L fuel tank for Le Mans package (refuelling time recalculated for 30s full tank refuel) less sensitive aero to ride height change Added LMV 2021 liveries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre Posted August 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 All GTE Cars v3.11 Added new TC options Updated TC and pit limiter sounds BMW M8 GTE v3.11 Removed high poly rear wing collision model Corvette C8R GTE v3.11 & Ferrari 488 GTE v3.11 Updated engine starter sound Seat height adjustment fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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