rFactor - Game Guide
- Chris SIRA
- May 21
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 15
Wikipedia- "rFactor is a computer racing simulator designed for hardcore simulation racers. rFactor claimed to be the most accurate race simulator of its time. Released in August 2005, it competed with games like NASCAR Racing 2003 Season, Live for Speed, and GTR. The game featured many technical advances in tire modeling, complex aerodynamics and a 15 degrees of freedom physics engine. It also featured multiplayer"
Studio 397 (Steam) - "You can race against a field of AI cars, or in multi-player mode against others. The simulation supports a full day-night cycle. In multi-player mode, driver swaps are also supported, allowing you to run even full 24 hour endurance events. Everything can be customized by the community, including adding new tracks and cars, and a wealth of add-ons are available on-line."
Fun Fact
rFpro (previously rFactor Pro) is a professional, non-consumer version of the rFactor codebase developed by rFpro Limited and used by current and legacy F1 teams such as Ferrari, Force India and Alfa Romeo.
Release Date
2005
August 30-31
Platform(s)
PC (Windows)
Career Mode
Yes
Multiplayer
Yes
Vehicles
12
Mostly fantasy based on real racing classes 1 real marque (Panoz)
Tracks Available
14
All Fantasy
Engine
isiMotor 2
Developer / Publisher
Imiage Space Incorporated
Steam 'All Reviews'
Very Positive
Metacritic Score
8.5
(User Score)
Car List (12)
2006 Formula IS – High Performance Open Wheel (Video)
2005 Hammer – Full Bodied GT
2005 Howston – Full Bodied GT
National Stock Car – Stock Car
Panoz – Full Bodied GT
2005 Rayzor – Rally Turbo
2006 rF3 – Quick and Nimble Open Wheel
2005 Rhez – Small FWD Sport Compact
2006 Rhez – Small FWD Sport Compact
2005 rTrainer – Low Speed Open Wheel
2005 Venom – Rally
2005 ZR – Affordable High Performance Sedan
Circuit List (14) 19 layouts
Barcelona – Permanent Road Course
Brianza – Permanent Road Course
Essington Park – Permanent Road Course
Jacksonville Speedway – High Banked Superspeedway
Jiading – Permanent Road Course
Joesville Speedway – Paved Short Track
Lienz Festival – Country Roads (Video)
Mills Metropark – Permanent Road Course with two layouts
Montreal – Permanent Road Course
Northamptonshire – Permanent Road Course
Nuerburg – Permanent Road Course
Orchard Lake – Banked Tri-Oval with Infield Road Course
Sardian Heights – Street Circuit with two layouts
Toban Raceway Park – Permanent Road Course with four layouts
Screenshots
The good
rFactor's handling is highly revered by Sim Racers and real Motorsports teams
Some legendarily enjoyable fantasy tracks - notably Toban Raceway Park
The less good
Relatively expensive on Steam (A$35.95 at time of this article), for a 20 year old game with limited content
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