X-Motor Racing (
XMR) is an indie
racing simulatorSim Racing is the collective term for computer software that attempts to simulate accurately auto racing , complete with real-world variables such as fuel usage, damage, tire wear and grip, and suspension settings...
with accurate
physicsPhysics is a natural science; it is the study of matter and its motion through spacetime and all that derives from these, such as energy and force...
simulation.
The game brings some innovation in racing simulation like a full customizable physics model. An advanced tire model, suspension, motor and more are available to tune them in the game. The game uses a graphics engine supporting True
HDR renderingIn 3D Computer Graphics, high dynamic range rendering , also known as high dynamic range lighting, is the rendering of computer graphics scenes by using lighting calculations done in a larger dynamic range. This allows preservation of details that may be lost due to limiting contrast ratios...
, FSAA etc.
The developer pronounced their goal as to develop an innovative and advanced racing simulator with tools for understanding/tuning vehicle physics.
Despite the fact that this is an independent release, developer releases new versions constantly.
X-Motor Racing is a digital delivery product.
X-Motor Racing (
XMR) is an indie
racing simulatorSim Racing is the collective term for computer software that attempts to simulate accurately auto racing , complete with real-world variables such as fuel usage, damage, tire wear and grip, and suspension settings...
with accurate
physicsPhysics is a natural science; it is the study of matter and its motion through spacetime and all that derives from these, such as energy and force...
simulation.
The game brings some innovation in racing simulation like a full customizable physics model. An advanced tire model, suspension, motor and more are available to tune them in the game. The game uses a graphics engine supporting True
HDR renderingIn 3D Computer Graphics, high dynamic range rendering , also known as high dynamic range lighting, is the rendering of computer graphics scenes by using lighting calculations done in a larger dynamic range. This allows preservation of details that may be lost due to limiting contrast ratios...
, FSAA etc.
The developer pronounced their goal as to develop an innovative and advanced racing simulator with tools for understanding/tuning vehicle physics.
Despite the fact that this is an independent release, developer releases new versions constantly.
X-Motor Racing is a digital delivery product. License gives the right to use all of the content and features. License can be purchased from the official web site only with a price of USD $ 50.
Open physics model and tools for creating cars and track allow use X-Motor Racing as professional software for trainings of drivers as well as racing game for entertainment by racing enthusiasts all around the world.
Now X-Motor Racing seems to have some great potential and its way depend on the developers and community.
It’s used in real motor sport for R&D by some teams.
Gameplay
The game has two game modes – arcade and simulator.
The differences of these modes are quite conditional. All the cars in arcade mode are more understeer tuned. On the other hand the sim mode has more oversteer cars. Off-road races are against ghost racers. In highway race ghost or non-ghost computer recer could be chosen. Any number, up to 8 players can connect in multiplayer. Performance limitations (highly accurate physics and graphics) don't allow more than this number in the current version.
Cars
Version 1.0 includes 9 base highway cars and 6 off-road cars.
The cars are not badged as their real-world counterparts.
X Motor Racing includes visual counterparts of
Fiat PalioThe Fiat Palio is a supermini designed by Fiat as a world car, aimed at developing countries. It is produced in Brazil, Argentina, India, Turkey, South Africa and China. It is also built under licence in North Korea as the Pyonghwa Hwiparam. Russian ZMA started assembly of Turkish CKD kits in...
(Palo),
Skoda OctaviaThe Škoda Octavia is a small family car produced by Czech automaker Škoda Auto since 1996, its name revived from a model originally produced between 1959 and 1971. The current Octavia is available in five-door hatchback and estate body styles...
(Javia),
Audi A2The Audi A2 is a premium compact MPV styled five-door five-seat hatchback designed supermini, produced by the German automaker Audi AG from June 2000 to 2005...
(Tavi),
Audi A4The Audi A4 is a compact executive car produced by the German car manufacturer Audi AG since late 1994. The initial generation A4 succeeded the four previous generations of the Audi 80...
(Roster),
Audi TTThe Audi TT is a sports car manufactured by German automaker Audi AG since 1998 in Győr, Hungary. It is now in its second generation — and available as a 2+2 coupé or two-seater roadster.-Origins:...
(Tavi TT),Chrysler Viper (Viperi),
Mitsubishi GTOThe Mitsubishi GTO is a sports grand tourer built by Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors between 1990 and 2001, although in most export markets it was rebadged as a Mitsubishi 3000GT. It was also sold by Chrysler in North America as a Dodge Stealth captive import from the 1991 to 1996 model years...
(GB3000),
Porsche BoxsterThe Porsche Boxster is a mid-engined roadster built by Porsche. The Boxster is Porsche's first vehicle designed by Harm Lagaay from the beginning as a roadster; all previous Porsche convertibles were based on hardtop coupes....
(Doxster),
Porsche 911The Porsche 911 is a sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. The famous, distinctive, and durable design is notable for being rear engined like the Porsche-designed Volkswagen Beetle it had been based on. The car was also air-cooled until the introduction of the all-new Type 996 in 1998...
Turbo (V911).
Tracks
X Motor Racing has 11 tracks, including 5 highway tracks, 5 3D off-road tracks and a testing area.
For the full version available
Autodromo Nazionale MonzaAutodromo Nazionale Monza is a motorsport race track near the town of Monza, Italy, north of Milan. It is one of the most historic motor racing circuits in the world.-Overview:...
as an addon.
Some real tracks in development.
Telemetry
X Motor Racing has a telemetry system that displays all general parameters to control vehicle dynamics and tune vehicle physics real-time. VehiclePhysics is a built-in utility that control more than 3700 vehicle physics parameters including full tire model based on the real researches.
Tools
Power XMR tools were released on October 6, 2007.
WYSIWYG editor could create and edit tracks or cars.
Also these tools can be used to import any tracks or cars from many other racing games like rFactor, GTR2,
Grand Prix 4Grand Prix 4, commonly known as GP4 was released for the PC on June 21, 2002, is currently the last Formula One racing simulator released by the developer Geoff Crammond and the MicroProse label...
, GTL etc.
Full version includes tutorial for creating/editing tracks and cars.
All objects could be created in 3D Max and then exported to X Motor Racing Editor after that exported to the game. The tool includes 3D Max export utility that allows exports any objects from 3D Max.
Vehicle Physics
Vehicle Physics is a special utility that allow customize physics of the vehicle. This is the first kind of software that allows customize full tire model.
Aerodynamics, steering system, braking system, engine, suspension, transmission, damage model and tire model are customizable in Vehicle Physics utility.
Official sites