Need for Speed II/Cars

There are 9 cars in the game each with their own qualities,weak points and driving style. Below are the facts and figures of each of them, as well as some information on how they drive, and their strengths and weaknesses.

McLaren F1

 * Price: $873,000
 * Status: Production
 * Weight: 2509lbs
 * Weight distribution F/R: 41.2% / 58.8%
 * Length: 168.8in
 * Width: 71.6in
 * Height: 44.8in
 * Top speed: 231mph
 * 0 to 60mph: 3.2 seconds
 * 0 to 100mph: 6.3 seconds
 * Transmission: Manual
 * Gearbox: 6 speed
 * Engine type 48 valve V12
 * Displacement: 6064cc
 * Horsepower: 627bhp at 7500rpm
 * Torque: 479lb/ft at 4000-7000rpm
 * Max. engine speed: 7500rpm
 * Brakes F/R: 13.0in/12.0in
 * Tires F/R 235/45ZR17/315/45ZR17

The McLaren F1 is the ultimate car in the game. Reaching a top speed of 231mph makes it the ideal car for the Proving Ground, although it's top speed is not as useful elsewhere. Beginners should however look elsewhere - this car is a bit of a handful round bends at speed.

Ferrari F50
Price : $500,000 Status : Production Weight : 3080lbs Weight Distribution F/R : 40.9% / 59.1% Length : 176.4 in Width : 78.2in Height : 49.1in

Top Speed : 202 mph 0 to 60 MPH - 3.7 Seconds 0 to 100 MPH - 6.0 Seconds

Transmission Type - Manual Gearbox - 6 Speed

Engine Type - 60 Valve, V12 Displacement - 4700cc Horsepower - 513bhp @ 8500RPM Torque - 347 lb/ft @ 6500 RPM Max Engine Speed - 8500RPM Brakes F/R - 14.0 in / 13.2 in Tires F/R - 245/35ZR18/335/30ZR18

The ideal beginner's car. This one has average all-round acceleration,speed and handling. It may not be the best in any category but is a very good compromise. If you're struggling, try this.

Ford GT90
Price : Not For Sale Status : Prototype Weight : 3200lbs (est) Weight Distribution F/R : 42% / 58% Length : 176.0 in Width : 77.3in Height : 44.9in

Top Speed : 220 mph (est) 0 to 60 MPH - 3.1 Seconds 0 to 100 MPH - 6.2 Seconds

Transmission Type - Manual Gearbox - 5 Speed

Engine Type - 48 Valve, V12,Quad Turbo Displacement - 5927cc Horsepower - 720bhp @ 6300RPM Torque - 650 lb/ft @ 4750 RPM (est) Max Engine Speed - 6300RPM Brakes F/R - 12.9 in / 12.9 in Tires F/R - 275/35ZR18/355/30ZR19

This car feels fast. It's blue cockpit is either loved or hated, and the Ford badge is hardly supercar related but this is a surprisingly good car. A quick drive through North Country shows the best of this car.

Jaguar XJ220
Price : $339,000 Status : Production Weight : 3241 lbs (kerb) Weight Distribution F/R : 41.5% / 58.5% Length : 194.2 in Width : 87.5 in Height : 45.3 in

Top Speed : 213 mph 0 to 60 MPH - 3.4 Seconds 0 to 100 MPH - 7.9 Seconds

Transmission Type - Manual Gearbox - 5 Speed

Engine Type - 24 Valve, V12, twin-turbo Displacement - 3497cc Horsepower - 542bhp @ 7200RPM Torque - 475 lb/ft @ 4500 RPM (est) Max Engine Speed - 7200 RPM Brakes F/R - 13.0 in / 11.8 in Tires F/R - 255/45ZR17/345/35ZR18

A bit of an ugly looking car, compared to some of the others on offer, and with a dashboard taken straight out of a Ford Fiesta it would seem, the Jag has quick accelaration and speed, but can be a bit difficult to handle, as it slides quite a bit.

Lotus GT1
Price : $645,000 Status : Prototype Weight : 2315lbs Weight Distribution F/R : 40% / 60% Length : 176.8 in Width : 81.5 in Height : 43.3 in

Top Speed : 195 mph (est) 0 to 60 MPH - 3.8 Seconds 0 to 100 MPH - 9.0 Seconds

Transmission Type - Manual Gearbox - 6 Speed

Engine Type - V8, Twin-Turbo Displacement - 3506cc Horsepower - 350bhp @ 6500RPM Torque - 295 lb/ft @ 4250 RPM Max Engine Speed - 7200RPM Brakes F/R - 14.0 in / 14.0 in Tires F/R - 275/35ZR18/345/35ZR18

Nice looking, a bit slow accelerating and not super fast, but quite a good car all-round. Not quite a first choice but good for a challenge.

Lotus Esprit V8
Price : $82,000 Status : Production Weight : 3042lbs Weight Distribution F/R : 42.7% / 57.3% Length : 173.8 in Width : 74.1 in Height : 45.3 in

Top Speed : 175 mph 0 to 60 MPH - 4.8 Seconds 0 to 100 MPH - 10.5 Seconds

Transmission Type - Manual Gearbox - 5 Speed

Engine Type - V8, Twin-Turbo Displacement - 3506cc Horsepower - 350bhp @ 6500RPM Torque - 295 lb/ft @ 4250 RPM Max Engine Speed - 7200RPM Brakes F/R - 11.6 in / 11.8 in Tires F/R - 235/40ZR17/285/35ZR18

A real challenge in the cheapest car on offer. Despite sharing the engine with the GT1 it can't keep up with the rest of the field. Still it's a classic. Try it out for maximum difficulty.

Italdesign Cala
Price : Not For Sale Status : Prototype Weight : 2844lbs Weight Distribution F/R : 37.7% / 62.3% Length : 172.8 in Width : 74.8 in Height : 48.1 in

Top Speed : 181 mph (est) 0 to 60 MPH - 5.0 Seconds 0 to 100 MPH - 10.9 Seconds

Transmission Type - Manual Gearbox - 6 Speed

Engine Type - 40 Valve, V-10 Displacement - 3900cc Horsepower - 400bhp @ 7200RPM Torque - N/A Max Engine Speed - 7500RPM Brakes F/R - 12.2 in / 12.2 in Tires F/R - 225/40ZR18/295/40ZR18

A middle of the field car, slow accelerating and a low top speed but steady. A car for building up ready to take on the Esprit.

Isdera Commendatore 112i
Price : $485,000 Status : Prototype Weight : 3256lbs Weight Distribution F/R : 47.5% / 52.5% Length : 182.0 in Width : 73.5 in Height : 40.6 in

Top Speed : 212 mph (est) 0 to 60 MPH - 4.0 Seconds 0 to 100 MPH - N/A

Transmission Type - Manual Gearbox - 6 Speed

Engine Type - 48 Valve, V-12 Displacement - 6000cc Horsepower - 408bhp @ 6200RPM Torque - 522 lb/ft @ 3800 RPM Max Engine Speed - 6200RPM Brakes F/R - 13.0 in / 12.2 in Tires F/R - 255/35ZR18/295/35ZR19

OK acceleration and faster than a Ferrari. Nothing particularly special, try it for a easy-ish challenge.

Ford Indigo
Price : Not For Sale Status : Prototype Weight : 2300lbs (est) Weight Distribution F/R : 40% / 60% Length : 175.3 in Width : 82in Height : 39.5in

Top Speed : 180 mph (est) 0 to 60 MPH - 3.9 Seconds 0 to 100 MPH - N/A Seconds

Transmission Type - Sequential electro-hydraulic shift Gearbox - 6 Speed

Engine Type - 48 Valve, V12 Displacement - 5935cc Horsepower - 435bhp @ 6100RPM Torque - 405 lb/ft @ 5250 RPM (est) Max Engine Speed - 6500 RPM Brakes F/R - 13.2 in / 14.0 in Tires F/R - 325/30ZR17/355/35ZR18

The fastest looking car, as it takes it's styling from Formula 1 and indy car racers. It's low performance figures are made up for by low weight, 900lbs lighter than Ford's other racer the GT90. A well suited car to the Monolothic Studios track.