Single-Seaters

LFS has 4 single seaters of different classes, the FOX, FBM, FO8 and BF1.

Formula XR

Formula XR

Short name	FOX
Drive	Mid engined, rear wheel drive
Engine	2.0 litre inline 4
Power	142 kW (190 bhp) @ 7032 rpm
Torque	221 Nm (162 lbft) @ 4964 rpm
Total-Mass	490 kg (1079 lbs)
Power-weight	290 W/kg (395 bhp/ton)
Weight dist	45.0 F 55.0 R
Fuel tank capacity	38 ltr
Suspension	Front: {{{FrontSusp}}} Rear: {{{RearSusp}}}

Information

Based upon a Formula Renault 2000 racecar, this car serves as a nice introduction to the cars with downforce. The relatively low power of the engine makes the car easy to drive once up to speed. Insane fun on twisty tracks.

Setup tip

Actually needs a bit of a loose setup, this will help with low speed cornering. Adjust downforce to keep the rear in place at higher speeds. Due to it's low power, it's best to keep wing angles low for most tracks.

Formula BMW

Formula BMW

Short name	FBM
Drive	Mid engined, rear wheel drive
Engine	1.2 litre inline-4
Power	105 kW (140 bhp) @ 8948 rpm
Torque	125 Nm (92 lbft) @ 6756 rpm
Total-Mass	465 kg (1024 lbs)
Power-weight	225 W/kg (307 bhp/ton)
Weight dist	42.0 F 58.0 R
Fuel tank capacity	42 ltr
Suspension	Front: {{{FrontSusp}}} Rear: {{{RearSusp}}}

Information

This Formula BMW is used by an UK based company called V1 Championship whose aim is to discover a new racing driver through a series of tests. V1 will be launched in 2008 and shown on TV in the UK. Live for Speed has been chosen to be part of the selection process of the new drivers.

Setup tip

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Formula V8

Formula V8

Short name	FO8
Drive	Mid engined, rear wheel drive
Engine	3.0 litre V8
Power	335 kW (450 bhp) @ 9063 rpm
Torque	385 Nm (284 lbft) @ 7424 rpm
Total-Mass	600 kg (1324 lbs)
Power-weight	559 W/kg (761 bhp/ton)
Weight dist	45.0 F 55.0 R
Fuel tank capacity	125 ltr
Suspension	Front: {{{FrontSusp}}} Rear: {{{RearSusp}}}

Information

Based upon a Formula 3000 racecar, this is the second fastest but most difficult car to drive in LFS. Once mastered though, it offers great rewards to the driver. It's no Formula One car but don't let that fool you into thinking this isn't one awesome car. Just look at that power-to-weight figure! Suffice to say, the acceleration is incredible. It can pull over 3Gs in the bends. And if it stopped any quicker it would hurt (well, more-so). Only drive it if you have the balls.

Setup tip

Like the FOX, you don't really need much understeer, just use downforce to keep the rear in place. High tyre pressures work well on this car.

BMW Sauber F1

BMW Sauber F1

Short name	BF1
Drive	Mid engined, rear wheel drive
Engine	2.4 litre V8
Power	537 kW (720 bhp) @ 19076 rpm
Torque	284 Nm (209 lbft) @ 16817 rpm
Total-Mass	530 kg (1169 lbs)
Power-weight	1011 W/kg (1378 bhp/ton)
Weight dist	46.3 F 53.7 R
Fuel tank capacity	95 ltr
Suspension	Front: {{{FrontSusp}}} Rear: {{{RearSusp}}}

Information

The real BMW Sauber F1.06. Incredibly fast in every way. You'll need to drive absolutely on the limit to get the most out of it. You don't need to lift or even use a gearstick for shifting - the onboard electronics will do it faster than you ever could.

Setup tip

Stiff suspension is way to go here, the tyres flex enough you just don't need the springs to. This also means you can use stiff anti-roll bars without screwing up the handling. High wing angles are needed to increase traction and make use of all that power. The traction control, although for girls, is definately useful to stop you pushing too hard. 4% is a good beginners limit, the more manly you feel, the higher you can go. Hardcore players like to leave it off all-together.