One of the most recognizable GT cars from the early 2000s is now available for Assett Corsa: The Ferrari 360 GT makes its debut as a community creation.
Mod creator, 3dgas.uy, has brought one of the most attractive N-GT class cars to Assetto Corsa with his Ferrari 360 GT. The car handles spectacularly and looks the part as well. Early 2000's GT racing in Assetto Corsa is back - memories of GTR2 included.
Ferrari 360 GT in Assetto Corsa. Image: 3dgas.uy
Team JMB Giesse raced the cars during the 2001 FIA GT Championship season and won the N-GT Cup for Drivers and Teams that year, for instance.
Ferrari 360 GT at the 2007 Daytona 24 Hours. Image: I, The359 via WikiMedia Commons - CC BY-SA 3.0
The car continued to be successful with drivers and team titles coming in from all over the world, however, the Porsche 911 of the same class was by far the dominant force when it came down to FIA N-GT class titles. The 911 took the crown in the years 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
From the years 2002 to 2004, Ferrari produced and sold 20 360 GTs to customers through their Corse Clienti department. These cars would compete internationally in FIA-sanctioned GT championships as well as private collections and track toys for the rich.
The 3.6-litre V8 engine was tuned to generate a power output of 430 horsepower which was a significant improvement over the more common 360 Challenge cars of the same era.
Ferrari 360 GT. Image: Ngchikit via WikiMedia Commons - CC BY-SA 3.0
Ferrari 360 GT in Assetto Corsa. Image: 3dgas.uy
The car handles much like you would imagine a high-powered supercar with basic aero would do. It seemingly has unlimited grip until you ask too much of the tyres and you have to react very quickly to have any chance of saving a spin.
The best grid to race with is a full field of the 360s. Door-to-door racing with other colourful Ferraris never gets old. However, if you did want to put a bit of manufacturer variety into the pack then any GT car from the lower classes from the 90s and early 2000s will give the 360 a bit of competition.
Interior of the Ferrari 360 GT. Image: 3dgas.uy
Race Sim Studio Ferrari 360 Gt. Image: Race Sim Studio
Where the free version shines is the overall driving experience. The car is tamable with a gentle right foot and the oversteer is catchable, unlike the RSS version. The soundtrack needs some work, but overall the 3dgas.uy version is much more beginner-friendly and is easier to get used to.
Which other N-GT-era GT cars would you want to see in Assetto Corsa? Let us know down in the comments below!
Mod creator, 3dgas.uy, has brought one of the most attractive N-GT class cars to Assetto Corsa with his Ferrari 360 GT. The car handles spectacularly and looks the part as well. Early 2000's GT racing in Assetto Corsa is back - memories of GTR2 included.
Ferrari 360 GT in Assetto Corsa. Image: 3dgas.uy
The History Of The Ferrari 360 GT
The Ferrari 360 GT is the race version of the 360 Modena road car built to compete in the FIA N-GT class - the tier below the GT1 class that saw cars like the Chrysler Viper GTS-R or Saleen S7R in action.Team JMB Giesse raced the cars during the 2001 FIA GT Championship season and won the N-GT Cup for Drivers and Teams that year, for instance.
Ferrari 360 GT at the 2007 Daytona 24 Hours. Image: I, The359 via WikiMedia Commons - CC BY-SA 3.0
The car continued to be successful with drivers and team titles coming in from all over the world, however, the Porsche 911 of the same class was by far the dominant force when it came down to FIA N-GT class titles. The 911 took the crown in the years 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
From the years 2002 to 2004, Ferrari produced and sold 20 360 GTs to customers through their Corse Clienti department. These cars would compete internationally in FIA-sanctioned GT championships as well as private collections and track toys for the rich.
The 3.6-litre V8 engine was tuned to generate a power output of 430 horsepower which was a significant improvement over the more common 360 Challenge cars of the same era.
Ferrari 360 GT. Image: Ngchikit via WikiMedia Commons - CC BY-SA 3.0
The Ferrari 360 GT In Assetto Corsa
The 360 GT is not a new car to the community, there is a paid version of the car that has been available for some time. However, this is the first free mod of the car available for the wider public within Assetto Corsa that is of such a high standard.Ferrari 360 GT in Assetto Corsa. Image: 3dgas.uy
The car handles much like you would imagine a high-powered supercar with basic aero would do. It seemingly has unlimited grip until you ask too much of the tyres and you have to react very quickly to have any chance of saving a spin.
The best grid to race with is a full field of the 360s. Door-to-door racing with other colourful Ferraris never gets old. However, if you did want to put a bit of manufacturer variety into the pack then any GT car from the lower classes from the 90s and early 2000s will give the 360 a bit of competition.
Interior of the Ferrari 360 GT. Image: 3dgas.uy
Race Sim Studio vs 3dgas.uy
The Race Sim Studio version of the Ferrari 360 is approaching its fifth birthday. It still is a great option for those who want to recreate the N-GT era with the Porsche 996 also included in the pack price, however, the car is far from perfect. The tyres feel like you are driving on ice even when they are up to temperature. After ten laps of Donington Park, I still had no confidence in the car.Race Sim Studio Ferrari 360 Gt. Image: Race Sim Studio
Where the free version shines is the overall driving experience. The car is tamable with a gentle right foot and the oversteer is catchable, unlike the RSS version. The soundtrack needs some work, but overall the 3dgas.uy version is much more beginner-friendly and is easier to get used to.
Which other N-GT-era GT cars would you want to see in Assetto Corsa? Let us know down in the comments below!
