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LFS has 4 single seaters of different classes, the FOX, FBM, FO8 and BF1.
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LFS has 5 single seaters of different classes, the MRT, FOX, FBM, FO8 and BF1.
  
 
== MRT5 ==
 
== MRT5 ==

Revision as of 15:38, 27 May 2009

LFS has 5 single seaters of different classes, the MRT, FOX, FBM, FO8 and BF1.

MRT5

MRT5
Short name MRT
Drive Mid engined, rear wheel drive
Engine 600 cc turbocharged inline 4
Power 48 kW (64 bhp) @ 7894 rpm
Torque 69 Nm (51 lbft) @ 5071 rpm
Total-Mass 221 kg (486 lbs)
Power-weight 217 W/kg (296 bhp/ton)
Weight dist 37.5 F 62.5 R
Fuel tank capacity 20 ltr
Suspension Front: {{{FrontSusp}}}
Rear: {{{RearSusp}}}

Information

Based on the real MRT5 built by the McGill Racing Team and competing in the Formula SAE championship this lightweight car is ideal for autocross tracks and slow configurations. The MRT5 is fun to drive and reminds you of a kart although it has more power and a differential. See the official website.

Setup tip

This car is best with SOFT suspension. Understeer is certainly not needed in the springs, it hurts turning too much. Just adjust antiroll bars to get the balance you want. Also, this car is extremely sensitive to differential settings. Use the viscous differential and keep it fairly open (low single digits). Very low tyre pressures. Rear toe comes in handy again here.

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

Low Downforce and stiff suspension should make this car pretty quick around corners and not very hard to drive.

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, and one of the most popular car choices in LFS.

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 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 (Formula One)

BMW Sauber F1 (Formula One)
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 is definately useful to stop you pushing too hard. 4% is a good beginners limit. Hardcore players like to leave it off all-together.


FR class TBO class LRF class Unclassified
XF GTI | XR GT XR GT Turbo | RB4 GT | FXO Turbo LX6 | RaceAbout | FZ50 LX4 | UF 1000
FWD GTR class GTR class Single-seater cars
XF GTR | UF GTR FXO GTR | XR GTR | FZ50 GTR Formula XR | Formula BMW FB02 | Formula V8 | BMW Sauber F1.06 | MRT5