Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 - Strategy Guide (Page 01)
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H O T P U R S U I T 2
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| By:AquaBlast |
| Email:Freekstyle(at)Hotmail(dot)com |
| Version:3.0 |
| Date submitted:20/05/03 |
| Last update:18/12/03 |
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C o n t e n t s :
(A)........................................................Introduction
(B)............................................................Overview
(C)..................................................Driving Techniques
(D)..............................................................Tracks
(E)................................................................Cars
(F).............................................................Pursuit
(G).........................................................Tournaments
(H).............................................................Secrets
(I)..........................................................Conclusion
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| - I n t r o d u c t i o n - |
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Own the road in the worlds most elite exotics - Ferrari, Lamborghini,
Porsche and more. Intense Police pursuit will test your skill to the
limit. The track is the best place to learn about driving so get out
there and satisfy your Need For Speed.
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| - O v e r v i e w - |
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The aim in NFS is to unlock new cars and tracks. Along the way you will
accumulate points which are used to unlock secret cars and tracks. The
game is divided into two sections, Hot Pursuit and World Racing. In
Hot Pursuit mode you will be chased by the law who will do everything
in their power to stop you. World Racing is a more traditional and
relaxed alternative where you race without the fear of the Police being
in pursuit. Good luck....you're going to need it!
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| - D r i v i n g T e c h n i q u e s - |
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Although Need For Speed isn't a Simulation Game there are still certain
Driving Techniques that should be learnt before you take on the later
stages which become quite difficult quickly. All cars handle differently
but the same principles are involved. This part of the guide will give
you some general information on how to do control and race quicker and
more effectively.
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|- Racing Line -|
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This is an important aspect in every racing game. Corners should be
taken the correct way to ensure you go around them the quickest way
possible. Avoid entering corners to late, this usually results in you
'riding the walls' and is slower than the correct method. The best way
for you to take corners is by using the 'slow in, quick out' method.
When you're approaching a corner brake accordingly and then turn inwards
smoothly, when you feel your going to hit the inside barrier hit the
throttle and you will be carried outwards. If done correctly you will
fly past all the other cars and will have much more speed entering the
next corner/straightway.
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|- Drifting -|
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Drifting is basically power sliding. You enter a drift when you feel
the back end of the car slide out, this usually ends in a crash but
drifts can be controlled and used to your advantage. By using a
combination of throttle control and opposite steering it is possible
to go around corners quicker than the above method. To start a drift
enter a corner at the appropriate speed and then hit the handbrake and
turn inwards, the back end of the car should slide out. With the back
end out control the drift by gradually applying the throttle and counter
steering to avoid crashing. It might take a while to get the hang of
but it's definitely one of the quickest way of getting around the track.
Try going on Free-run to practise. Also remember that certain cars are
better than other so experiment and find out which one suits you best!
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|- Car Bashing -|
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I dont think there's a correct name for this ^_^ You've all done it one
time or another. It's the final lap of a race and your in second place,
the final corner is coming and you see the room to use your opponent as
a barrier. Basically all you have to do is hit your opponent out, this
will send him flying into the wall and will see you laughing your ass
off as you win the race. Be careful though because it can happen to you!
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| - T r a c k s - |
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|- Alpine Trial -|
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This course is set high up in the Alpine mountain range. In general the
course is quite fast without too many major corners. The higher up you
get the tighter the corners become. Slow down to a reasonable speed
before taking the S-curves and power out of the corners. Maintaining a
good racing line is vital for speed on this course.
- Shortcuts -
As you begin there is a dirt path to the right of the first corner
which goes past a house, use this to cut the first corner. From here
you can join the main road but I advise you go in a straight line to
reach another shortcut. From the second dirt path go straight again
to reach the final section of this shortcut.
Just before the S-curves there is a grassy area covered with trees. If
you are skilled enough to negotiate your way through them you can cut
over the grass to save some time.
After the S-curves you will go up a hill and then the track goes left.
Concealed to the right of this section is another dirt track which will
allow you to gain more speed on the following straight.
Near the end of the course and after the long left hand turn there is
a formation of rocks and some thin trees. You can go through this area
and under the rocks to cut a corner.
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|- Ancient Ruins -|
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A wide open course with plenty of speed grabbing opportunities. There
are some long corners which will send you hitting the walls if you
don't reduce your speed in advance.
- Shortcuts -
Right at the beginning near the top of the hill is a monument on your
left. Cut across this section to maintain as much speed as possible.
After the long straight the track goes to the right. Examine the left
hand side of this corner to see a small canyon partially blocked by
three cones. Go through here but take care going over the jump.
A short while after the second shortcut you will go under an arch. To
the left of this area is another monument which is a time saver. Be
careful when exiting this section as there is a tree in the way, try
to hug the side of the corner as much as possible.
When you enter the Marina slow down and look to your right. You should
see a wooden deck which you can use to cut a corner. Tap the controls
instead of pressing them because your car will behave differently when
driving on wood.
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|- Autumn Crossing -|
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You will undoubtably recognise the last section of this course from
Alpine Trial. The same shortcuts apply here with some new ones
towards the beginning. Watch out for all the blind turns and sudden
rises as they may cause confusion.
- Shortcuts -
Follow the course until the track goes right, at the end of this corner
you can get over the grass.
You have the option of taking the outer right route or the inner left
route in the section with a bridge overhead. Take the inner route as it
is faster.
On the first right hand corner after the bridge it is possible to cut
over the grass. Be careful as there is a bump and you might lose control.
Shortly after the last shortcut is a sign on the left hand side of the
road. If you look closely you will see a dirt path, follow it all the
way through the tunnel and back out on to the track.
When you enter the leaf area go through the left turn and go up the
dirt track on your left. Watch out for all the trees and also the wooden
bridge.
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|- Calypso Coast -|
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This course has a lot of tight corners and also many obstacles such as
trees and pillars to watch out for. Maintaining speed is hard because
of all the corners and so few straights, this means a smooth racing
line is vital.
- Shortcuts -
Go past the first monument on your right and proceed along until you
come to a second, this time navigate your way through the pillars to
cut a corner.
When you enter the Marina area use the same shortcut you used on the
Ancient Ruins track. Your going the other way this time so proceed with
caution.
After the tight left hand corner you should see a small wooded area on
your right. Go through here.
Near the end of the course slow down before you reach the small village
and take the small pebbled path on your right. It is possible to
follow this path all the way to the finish line. I recommend you slow
down to take the path because one small error could see you hit an arch
and stop dead.
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|- Coastal Parklands -|
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The course itself is set in a huge forest and has many straightways.
Watch out for trees and be careful on dirt surfaces. A high speed track
offering dense areas of forest and open areas of coastal road driving.
Maintain maximum speed during the open areas of the track and master
the numerous tight turns!
- Shortcuts -
As soon as the track begins to descend look to the right to see a small
road which leads up and not down. Follow this all the way back to the
main track.
As you approach the tunnel look to the left of it and go down the dirt
track. If you stay to the left and go under the bridge and then through
the pipe you will save lots of time. Watch out for trees and other
obstacles.
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|- Desert Heat -|
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As the name suggests this course takes places through a desert. Be
cautious when travelling on dusty roads as they offer less grip. The
proximity of the canyon walls will force you to flirt with danger in
an effort to win!
- Shortcuts -
After the first long right hand bend the track splits up into two. If
you go right it is quicker.
Once under the metal bridge there is a long twisty straight. There are
multiple dirt paths to the right of this section which are quicker than
the road itself. If you decide to take these paths you will end up at
the Gas Station.
At the Gas Station you can go under the truck and then jump through the
sign to avoid a nasty corner.
If you decide not to take the last shortcut and continue on the track,
proceed to the tight left corner and examine the right side of it.
There is a track which leads to one of two places, the first one is
straight back on to the track. The alternative is to drive through some
plants which leads to a secret tunnel. The plants can be seen on the
right hand side, the tunnel is slightly visible.
On the final corner it is possible to go behind the rail and take the
corner wider, in theory this is slower but by wall riding it makes it
much quicker.
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|- Fall Winds -|
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Not too many straights on this course. There are loads of ascends and
descends which make navigating the numerous tight turns a very difficult
task. With its dramatic ascents and descents this track feels like a
carnival ride out of control!
- Shortcuts -
After the second tunnel go around the right hand corner and then up the
dirt path which is on the right hand side. This is the same shortcut in
Autumn Crossing only this time your going the other way.
Once you emerge from the leaf area go to the left of the tunnel for a
shortcut through a big tunnel. This shortcut is also in Autumn Crossing.
As you join the road from the last shortcut cut over the grass to your
left, watch out for the bump.
The next shortcut is found by a bridge take the inside route as it is
quicker. If you feel like jumping over a ramp you can use the stairs of
the bridge!
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|- Island Outskirts -|
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This is a high speed track set around a tropical island. Most of the
turns can be taken at a high speed. Watch out for the slalom section as
it can throw your car off balance. This track will push your car to its
limits. With few corners this course allows your car to drive at its
maximum speed for long periods of time!
- Shortcuts -
Towards the end of the course there is a left U-turn. If you slow down
you will see some barricades to the right, drive through them and
proceed over the bridge and back onto the main track.
Shortly after the first slalom section the track narrows and the track
splits up, go left as it is slightly quicker.
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|- Meditteranean Paradise -|
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This course combines sections from numerous others. Be careful on the
more complex sections and don't be afraid to push your foot to the
metal on the larger straightways. You'll also have to perfect your
lines through the more complex sections including several chicane like
S-curves!
- Shortcuts -
After the first long right hand corner go through the monument on your
right.
Shortly after the tunnel go through the small canyon on your right. Be
careful going over the bump and try to avoid contact with the cones.
After the second tunel there is another monument on the right.
The next shortcut is in the marina. Go over the wooden deck on the left.
After the tight left corner there are some woods. If you go through
them it will save some time.
The final series of shortcuts can be found in the town area. Just as
you enter go to the right and onto the pebbled surface. The car will
handle different on this terrain so be careful.
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|- National Forest -|
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The National Forest is basically a stunning drive through a red-wood
forest. In general the course is flat and speed is easily maintainable.
With few corners to slow you down you'll have to make use of the many
shortcuts and open areas of track!
- Shortcuts -
As soon as you begin turn off to the right and go under the big tree.
Follow this track all the way over the road until you join the main
track.
After the area where flames can be seen go left when the track splits.
On the final corner you will go faster if you stay slightly to the left
and go through the small stream.
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|- Outback -|
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Take on the wide open highways of the Outback. This challenging course
consists of numerous blind corners and hairpin turns. You should also
watch out for cactus and rolling balls of grass (or whatever they are).
- Shortcuts -
When you begin the track goes to the right. If you go up to the left
you will enter an airfield. Proceed all the way to the end and then
jump back onto the track through the back of an airplane!
If you decide not to take the first shortcut through the airfield there
is another you would have missed. Continue on the road and just after
the section where you pass the tail of a plane there is a dirt track
to the right. It is quicker to go through the airfield.
Just before the bridge there is a track which goes through a river to
the left. Don't go too fast or you might lose control.
The next shortcut is my favourite and can be found in the tunnel. Look
closely at the red and white sign that reads 'Keep Out', it is
possible to go through it and enter a mine shaft! After you go through
a couple of tunels you join the main track.
Look on the map to see a tight left hairpin corner. Just before this
area there are some telegraph poles and a cactus field. You can cut
the whole corner by travelling through here but watch out for the poles
and cactus!
Just after the area where there is dust in the air there is a series
of dirt paths to the left. These are the same ones featured in Desert
Heat.
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|- Palm City Island -|
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This high speed course begins in a city and then takes you through a
huge mountain range. There are many ascends and descends to add
difficulty. Dealing with the tight turns of the mountainous ascents
and descents are key to mastering this course!
- Shortcuts -
The quickest way through the multiple routes in the city is to go left
immediately after you begin. This route is quicker than the rest.
The next shortcut is hard to describe and may not be quicker. After the
tunnel you go down a winding road. If you look closely at the right
hand side you will see some trees that you can drive through. Once on
the path go slowly to avoid contact with any trees.
In the small village there are two shortcuts one after the other.
Finding them is simple just look to the right of the main track.
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|- Rocky Canyons -|
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A torturous track through dry, baking hot terrain. Speed past canyon
walls and hurdle through the wide open spaces of the desert plateau.
Master the appexes and blind corners and risk collisons in the
shortcuts. This track will test your driving skills to the limit.
- Shortcuts -
From the start position look at the map and see the first corner. You
can avoid this corner by going straight, this will reveal and small
dirt path which lets you avoid the corner and save valuable time!
Shortly after the area with a sandstorm you can turn off the road to the
right. Now you're on another small dirt track that lets you avoid a big
S-curve.
As you procede you will come across a stretch of road that has big rock
formations in the middle of the road. After the last one of these look
to the right to reveal a mine shaft. Crash through here and you'll end
up inside a tunnel.
When you emerge from the tunnel go off the road and to the right again.
This will take you through a small river. Back on the main road there
is another dirt track, this time going up to the left! This will take
you out near the finish area!
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|- Scenic Drive -|
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A combination of speed and turns. The shortcuts will be familiar to you
as they are featured on many of the tracks. Cruise through some of the
most breathtaking scenery mother nature has to offer. Speed along the
shadows that the canopies of enormous ancient rocks! This high speed
track has few obstacles that really let you experience your cars true
potential!
- Shortcuts -
Shortly after you pass under the big log go right onto the dirt path.
Stay on this path for as long as you can by keeping to the right.
After you pass under the iron bridge there is a shortcut that cuts a
corner to the right.
When the track splits go right.
When the track splits for the second time there is a dirt path at the
very right. Follow it through the pipe and under the bridge. Hog the
right hand side for as long as you can before joining the main track.
When you reach the coast line the track splits again, take the upper
route as it is on the inside and requires you to travel less distance.
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|- Tropical Circuit -|
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From high speed coastal straightways to winding mountain roads this
course has it all. This course is the longest and most difficult in the
entire game. Diversity is the name of the game at this course! This
track contains the best and worse driving conditions available! Master
this course and a whole new experience will open!
- Shortcuts -
Where the lava is smouldering the track splits up, take the right route
as it is quicker.
When you enter the city ignore the first left corner and proceed to the
second. This is the quickest way through.
Cut through the village by taking the two dirt paths on the left.
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| - C a r s - |
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|- Aston Martin -|
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V12 Vanquish
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Speed : 190 MPH
0-60 : 4.5
Power : 450 BHP
This is the only Aston Martin car in the game. It has quite good
handling and it's speed and acceleration are above average. It tends
to slide out quite a bit so be careful when using the handbrake.
Still, it's one of the best cars in its class so when you've got a
choice of cars choose this one.
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|- BMW -|
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M5
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Speed : 155 MPH
0-60 : 5.3
Power : 393 BHP
The BMW M5 is also a Pursuit car. It feels quite heavy to drive but
has lots of power and plenty of speed. Race through the six speed
gearbox to go from 0-60 MPH in a quick 5.3 seconds. You might need to
use the handbrake with this beast, nothing else seems to get it going
sideways!
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Z8
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Speed : 135 MPH
0-60 : 4.6
Power : 394 BHP
Quicker off the mark than the M5 but with a slower top speed the Z8 is
one cool looking car. It also feels much more responsive than the M5.
The Z8 is one of the best roadsters in the game. The only real rival
this car has is the Ferari 360.
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|- Chevrolet -|
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Corvette ZO6
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Speed : 171 MPH
0-60 : 3.9
Power : 405 BHP
Similar to Aston Martin Chevrolet have only one car in the game, where
is the Camaro? The NFS edition of this car looks really cool! The car
itself is very quick but like most American muscle cars feels a bit
heavy.
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|- Dodge -|
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Viper GTS
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Speed : 185 MPH
0-60 : 4.0
Power : 450 BHP
Everyones favourite in terms of style. The Dodge Viper is very fast
and has good handling. Make sure you don't spin out by over using the
handbrake. With an 8 litre engine who doesn't like this car?
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|- Ferrari -|
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360 Spider
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Speed : 180 MPH
0-60 : 4.4
Power : 400 BHP
The Ferrari 360 Spider is a truly stunning car. While not as fast as
most other cars, it looks the best. The handling on this car is really
good, but it's not performance that makes this car special, it's the
looks. Watch out for the BMW Z8.
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550 Barchetta
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Speed : 186 MPH
0-60 : 4.3
Power : 485 BHP
The Ferrari 550 Barchetta was introduced in 2000. It has a higher top
speed than the Spider and is also quicker in terms of acceleration. As
with most of the Ferrari's it handles really well. Although on paper
it's faster than the 360, in the game this appears to be slower.
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F50
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Speed : 202 MPH
0-60 : 3.7
Power : 513 BHP
This is my personal favourite. The Ferrari F50 is exceptionally quick
with a top speed of over 200 MPH! It will take a lot to turn this car
at high speed so expect to be using the handbrake a lot. Not much can
get in the way of this car but watch out for the McLaren and the
Mercedes CLK!
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|- Ford -|
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TS50
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Speed : 155 MPH
0-60 : 5.9
Power : 335 BHP
This car reminds me of the BMW M5. They are similar in both looks and
performance. The car was designed for the Australian market and is
powered by a 5.6 litre V-8 engine. Expect the performance to be like
the M5's.
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Mustang SVT Cobra
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Speed : 175 MPH
0-60 : 4.9
Power : 385 BHP
This is another true American muscle car. The handling is unresponsive
and quite dull but it's speed is something else. This car can compete
with the Ferrari 360 Spider! Not really exotic enough to be exciting
but if you get used to it its quite fun.
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|- HSV -|
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GTS Coupe
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Speed : 171 MPH
0-60 : 5.1
Power : 402
I had never even heard of this company until I played this game. The
Coupe GTS is capable of beating all cars in its class with ease. With
a top speed of over 170 MPH and an acceleration time of just over 5
seconds you'll be tearing up the tracks in no time.
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|- Jaguar -|
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XKR Coupe
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Speed : 155 MPH
0-60 : 5.2
Power : 370 BHP
Where is the XJ220? My favourite car has been left out of the game and
instead we get a heavy piece of junk! Performance wise this car is
quite poor. Try smashing it into some walls for satisfaction.
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|- Lamborghini -|
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Diablo 6.0
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Speed : 205 MPH
0-60 : 3.8
Power : 550 BHP
The Ferrari F50's ultimate rival! The Lamborghini Diablo is a pleasure
to drive. Powered by a 6 litre V-12 engine the Diablo is very fast.
Unlike the McLaren F1 and the Ferrari F50 the Lamborghini Diablo is
still in production.
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Murcielago
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Speed : 205 MPH
0-60 : 3.7
Power : 571 BHP
Lamborghinis latest installment: the Murcielago. This car is better
than the Diablo in every sense but only by a fraction. It has the same
mean look that the Diablo has and is one of my all time favourites.
Finally you and your friends can race against each other in Ferraris
and Lamborghinis.
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|- Lotus -|
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Elise
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Speed : 125 MPH
0-60 : 5.6
Power : 122 BHP
I don't know how this car became so famous! It is slow and quite
unattractive. This is the fastest of all the other cars in its class
despite what statistics say. Try drifting with it though, this is the
only reason I like this car!
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|- McLaren -|
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