RB4 GT

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RB4 GT
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Overview
Short name RB4
Vehicle type touring car
Class TBO
License S1
Introduced 0.3A
Last updated 0.7A
Resemblance fictional
Designer Eric Bailey
Body and chassis
Body style 3-door coupé
Layout front-engine all-wheel drive
Default colours
Seats 5
Driver position left / right
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L turbocharged
inline 4
Power 181 kW (243 bhp)
@ 6035 RPM
Torque 340 Nm (251 lbft)
@ 3896 RPM
Power/weight 150 W/kg (204 bhp/ton)
Transmission 5-speed H-pattern gearbox
Suspension and wheels
Suspension Front: MacPherson strut
Rear: MacPherson strut
Steering wheel rotation 900° (2.5 turns)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2531 mm (99.6 in)
Length 4401 mm (173.3 in)
Width 1836 mm (72.3 in)
Height 1307 mm (51.5 in)
Kerb weight 1210 kg (2668 lbs)
Weight distribution 56 F 44 R
Fuel capacity 75 L
Features
ABS  Yes
Traction control  No
Pit speed limiter  No
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RB4 GT on LFS.net

RB4 GT is an all-wheel drive, front engined road car.

The only road car to sport an AWD drivetrain, this makes it the ideal car for all the rallycross courses. The RB4 GT is also fun to drive on the road tracks, but is slightly slower than the GT Turbo and FXO due to the mechanical loss inherited from the AWD layout. It is the easiest to drive out of the trio, however.

Introduction

The RB4 GT was first teased on May 10, 2023, in a news piece about the S1 release plan (a screenshot of the RB4 in South City). The community first got their hands on the car in test patch 0.2E1, on June 1, 2003. It was released on July 17, 2003 as a part of the initial S1 release (0.3A).

RB4 in South City in 2003, LFS version ~0.2E1

Revamp

A revamped version of the RB4 GT was released in the 0.7A patch on Dec 16, 2021, along with vehicle mods[1], featuring more detailed exterior, interior and 10mm shorter wheelbase. The new 3D model consists of ~43,000 triangles, which makes it the most detailed car in LFS to date.

The car has undergone several modifications, including more indented side skirts and more detailed, smaller side mirrors. An LFS style chrome barge has been added to the front of the bonnet and the steering wheel. The headlights now feature 3D-style reflectors, and the side indicators have been relocated from the front bumper to the front fenders. Additionally, a fuel cap has been added to the right rear fender, and the door handles have been painted to match the main body color. Windshield washer nozzles have also been installed, and the "RB4" text has been removed from the default skin on the side of the car.

Skins

Besides the 9 default colours, the RB4 GT comes with three official skins.

From left to right: LFSW, 4P LFS and LFSNL skins

Setup tip

Understeer is your enemy here. Only add as much as you feel you need into the suspension and push the torque split back until you can push the rear out slightly with the throttle. This will also help even out tyre heating & wear.


Gallery

References

  1. ^ Roberts, Scawen (Dec 16, 2021). "Live for Speed, version 0.7A". Live for Speed. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
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