XCar: Experimental Racing
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Magazine Advertisements [ add images ]
PC Gamer (U.S.), Issue 35 (April, 1997)
PC Gamer (USA), Issue 11/1997
Official site - screenshots (1997-06-16) [ add images ]
Images originally available at: http://xcar.bethsoft.com/showcase/scrnshot.html (page archived by the Wayback Machine).
For the hardcore racer, XCAR has more tweakable options than any other racing sim.
Adjusting tires is one of the most important things in this game.
You have to take into consideration the elevations. Unless you enjoy driving with wheels off the road.
A bad day at the office. Luckily, this is a sim, not permanent damage.
Limerock is accurately detailed down to the buildings.
Take it slow from the starting line. There's plenty of time to pass your opponents later in the race.
The first left turn is a bit bumpy so stay sharp.
Pitstopping is a skill of its own. You have to line your car up as shown.
All adjustments are selected with the clock on freeze. Once selections are made, the clock starts running again, and your pit crew goes to work.
One of the best, and one of the toughest, real road courses.
The best track for all out speed. An oval speedway.
Seattle is one of the toughest street courses in the game. Lots of 90 degree turns.
Winding roads, twisting tunnels, rough climbs. Welcome to the Timberland Pass.
Official site - 3Dfx screenshots (1997-07-18) [ add images ]
Images originally available at: http://xcar.bethsoft.com/showcase/3DFX_a.html (page archived by the Wayback Machine).
Official site - 3Dfx screenshots (1997-08-13) [ add images ]
Images originally available at: http://xcar.bethsoft.com/showcase/3DFX.html (page archived by the Wayback Machine).
New functions in the VCR feature include 360 degree camera panning.
If you find that controlling your car around corners is difficult, here's the place to test it.
New 3Dfx features include shading and shadows.
Welcome our new sponsor, Motor Trend!
By popular request, a shot of Grattan, one of the real tracks in Xcar.
Another shot of one of the most popular real tracks.
A new track has been added. This is THE track for all out speed!
Racing through city streets isn't a dream any more!
Over the freeway, through tunnels, and no red lights!
PC Gamer Online preview, 1997 [ add images ]
Images included with a PC Gamer online preview of the game originally available at: http://www.pcgamer.com:80/p_xcar.html (page archived by the Wayback Machine).
Promotional pictures from PC Collector N°1 (1996/03) [ add images ]
Images included on cd-rom n°2 with french magazine PC Collector N°1 (1996/03)
Official screenshots, art and magazine advertisements are considered promos.
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