Enter: JDM Power
A look at the Cars of Japan in Forza 3!
Turn 10 Staff, 6.29.2009
Furious Turbo 4s
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3
Think Autobots versus Decepticons is the biggest battle of archenemies? Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution and Subaru’s WRX STi have been dueling for decades on the World Rally Championship circuit and more recently on the street and time attack course.
The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR represents the ultimate iteration of the Diamond Star gang’s awe-inspiring 4G63 engine. This rock solid Turbo 4 propelled Finnish driver Turbo Tommi Makinen to four consecutive WRC championships from 1996 to ‘99. In the Evo IX the 4G63 is rated at it highest output ever, 286 horsepower, and Forza Motorsport 3 tuners will find it one of the most willing boost-up partners. Yes, 143 horsepower per liter is merely the starting line.
In the opposite corner we have another rally-bred beast in the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Colin McRae (1995), Richard Burns (2001) and Petter Solberg (2003) all power-slid race-prepped WRX STi’s to the WRC driver’s championship. The road-going 2008 STi is motivated by a turbocharged 2.5-liter EJ25 boxer four engine with 300 horses in the corral. So the STi comes out swinging with a power advantage and aggressively broad shoulders that will tempt livery-painters as much as tuners.
Getting the most out of this dynamic duo will be truly exhilarating as each vehicle sports a tenacious all-wheel drive system for maximum grip. Forza 3’s advanced physics modeling allows drivers to surgically control four-wheel drifts over every nuance of the racing surface, or master the subtlety to shave vital tenths off your lap times. Once you get dialed into one of these slip-angle masters, few other production cars, even purported “supercars,” will be able to touch you.
A boisterous upstart unwilling to cave into the substantial motorsports pedigrees of the Evo and STi, the 2009 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 follows the Turbo 4 formula but lacks an all-wheel drive powertrain. Playing the “if you don’t have torque steer you’re not making enough power” card, the MS3 coerces 263 horsepower through its front wheels. Can a front drive take on these all-wheel giants? Do you have the driving skill to out-duel other players in this hard-charging underdog? This Mazda won’t disappoint.
B-Segment Buzz Bombs
2008 Toyota Yaris S
2009 Honda Fit Sport
2009 Nissan Versa SL
In a world where sporting two liters is like rolling with a big block, only dogged determination and pure tuning talent will win the day. With powerplants that scream like a banshee at full song, the 2008 Toyota Yaris S, 2009 Honda Fit Sport, 2009 Nissan Versa SL offer a unique racing experience for Forza 3 players. There is something “so wrong it’s right” about taking cars envisioned from conception as sedate urban people movers and transforming them into competitive racing machines. The extensive upgrades sandbox of Forza 3, its Livery Editor, Auction House and deep tuning garage make it possible to transform these tame sub-compacts into potential Ferrari-killers.
At a “whopping” 122 horsepower, the Versa SL is the bully of these B-segment econoboxes. The Fit Sport is next in the pecking order at 117 ponies followed by the 90-pound weakling that is the 106-horsepower Yaris S. The Japanese tuning market has embraced this sub-compact segment in a big way and now you can add your own JDM flair to the proceedings. Never mind the starting point, get it right and these lightweight and supremely tossable shoeboxes can make for some of the most entertaining hot laps in Forza 3.
Upscale Style Seekers
2010 Nissan 370Z
2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sport
2009 Lexus IS-F
This grouping of Forza 3 car roster combatants have an added degree of class and swagger, featuring some of the most sensuous body lines on the road today. No forced induction, all-wheel drive or feather-light chassis here, these brutes use displacement and rear-wheel drive to get the job done.
The 2010 Nissan 370Z and 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe Sport share the same stout VQ37HR V6 powerplant and running gear. Dropping a turbo kit under the hood is like opening a can of 500-horsepower whoop-ass. The Z is an accomplished racer in JGTC/Super GT competition in both GT300 and GT500 classes so expect mods aplenty for aspiring Forza 3 tuners.
A surprisingly serious performance machine, the 2009 Lexus IS-F has a two-cylinder advantage over its Nissan/Infiniti rivals. This translates in to an 86-horse inferiority complex for the 330-horsepower G37 (84 for the 332-hp Z) as the Lexus’ quad-cammed, 5.0-liter V8 puts an intense 416 horsepower at your fingertips. With Forza 3’s new c**kpit view, Lexus’ benchmark luxury translates into a classy ride for IS-F owners in the game. With meticulous interior detail for each of our 400-plus cars in Forza 3, fans of high-end sedans can expect to enjoy the fine touch of leather in every stitch.
Iconic JDM Racers
#23 Xanavi Nismo Nissan GT-R
#12 Calsonic Impul Nissan GT-R
#3 YellowHat TMS Tomica Nissan GT-R
#36 Petronas Tom’s Toyota SC430
#25 Eclipse Advan Toyota SC430
#6 Eneos Toyota SC430
#23 Nissan Motorsports R390
Nissan’s renowned GT-R badge is up to its old tricks. In its first go around, the R32 variant laid down the law dominating JTC Group A competition winning 29 straight races and four titles between 1989 and ‘93. The current R35 GT-R is flexing its muscles on the race track as well, dominating the Super GT GT500 driver’s championship with the #23 Xanavi Nismo Nissan GT-R in 2008. With Forza 3, you can take the place of pilot Satoshi Motoyami and take control of this lethal track weapon. Jump back in time and go nostalgic behind the wheel of one of the most famously liveried GT-Rs: the bright blue of the #12 Calsonic Impul Nissan GT-R wearing the same colors and number as the R32 that won the championship in 1990. Forza 3 also opens the door on the #3 YellowHat TMS Tomica Nissan GT-R. With 10 times the car detail of Forza Motorsport 2, these JDM race cars in Forza 3 nail both authenticity and sensation of speed.
Squaring off against the GT-R in Super GT is a tall order but the GT500-spec Toyota SC430 has long legs. That’s right, the Lexus SC430, a plush hard-top convertible known more for cruising Beverly Hills boutiques than carving high-g apexes is a legit racer in Japan. In fact, the #36 Petronas Tom’s Toyota SC430 currently second in GT500 driver standings and both the #25 Eclipse Advan Toyota SC430 and #6 Eneos Toyota SC430 have been hard chargers during the 2009 Super GT season. Pick one of these SCs and take out an R35 if you can.
Experience a trail-blazing 24 Hours of Le Mans legend. The #23 Nissan Motorsports R390 was Nissan’s top finisher in the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans, claiming a 12th overall, fifth in GT1 class. The car with a distinctive red and black livery and familiar Calsonic and Xanavi support served as a stepping stone for the 1998 R390 that was the first all-Japanese effort to reach the podium at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans. A 641-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.5-liter V8 provided thrust for the long-tailed endurance racer. Can savvy gamers strap on the #23 R390, out-drive the competition and bring home the trophy?
Iconic JDM Tracks
Suzuka International Race Course
One of the big dogs of Japanese tracks, Suzuka was home to Formula One’s Japanese Grand Prix until 2007 when the honor fell to Fuji Speedway. But F1 will return in 2009 and Suzuka currently hosts Super GT twice a year. The 3.608-mile course requires cat-like reflexes as its 17 turns, highlighted by the quick transitions of the “S” complex, the Turn 11 hairpin, and the tricky Casio Triangle will keep drivers on their A-Game. But don’t fear the throttle, as there are numerous high-speed sections that demand a total commitment from your weighted leadfoot.
Twin Ring Motegi
Motegi is where the Japanese get their groove on NASCAR-style. The venue, built by Honda in 1997, is home to a 1.549-mile oval and a 2.98-mile road course. It has held a NASCAR exhibition race in ’98, was part of the CART circuit from ’98 to 2002 and then it went to host the IRL in 2003. In 2008 Danica Patrick made headlines, becoming the first woman to win an Indy Car race at the Indy Japan 300, the only event currently held on the egg-shaped oval.
The Motegi road course doesn’t have the elevation changes of some of the other Japanese circuits but features an intoxicating blend of tight corners and high-speed sweepers. Motegi is the last race on the Super GT schedule so this track is a mix of handling and speed that will take a balanced vehicle and skilled driver to get around cleanly.
Tsukuba Circuit
Players will get more of a grassroots vibe at Tsukuba as the 1.286-mile track can accommodate only 8,500 spectators opposed to Motegi that sees crowds of more than 68,000 and Suzuka that houses 100,000. Home of the famous Revspeed Super Battle, the original time attack that hit the Japanese tuning scene in 1990, and D1 Grand Prix drifting events, Tsukuba hums to an underground soundtrack where other Japanese venues feature a much more mainstream beat. Consequently, Tsukuba rewards agility over brute power so gamers who can hit their apexes and keep the momentum rolling should do well on this track. If you drift, welcome to heaven.
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