The RX-7 Aspec LM
Car          - [R] RX-7 Aspec LM
Manufacturer - Mazda

Initial bhp    - N/A         Racing Spec bhp    - 570hp
Initial weight - N/A         Racing Spec weight - 1037kg**

**(2314lb. X 448 / 1000 = 1036.672kg)

400m test time  - 0:9:720
1000m test time - 0:17:211
Top Speed test  - 370  km/h (231mph X 1.6)

GT CUP testing

Grand Valley Speedway (3 laps)              Deep Forest Racing Way (3 laps)

Finishing position - 1st                    Finishing position - 1st
Best lap time      - 1:34:922               Best lap time      -  1:08:357
Total race time    - 5:02:786               Total race time    - 3 :34:779

Special Stage Route 5 (3 laps)              Trial  Mountain (3 laps)

Finishing position - 1st                    Finishing position - 1st
Best lap time      - 1:10:689               Best lap time      -  1:16:272
Total race time    - 3:42:980               Total race time    -  3:54:328

Preferred setup                             Gear Ratios
Springs     (Front) - 5.4    (Back) - 4.0   1st   - 3.204
Ride Height (Front) - 105    (Back) - 105   2nd   - 2.132
Dampers     (Front) - 3      (Back) - 3     3rd   - 1.579
Camber      (Front) - 2.0    (Back) - 1.0   4th   - 1.192
Stabilizers (Front) - 3      (Back) - 3     5th   - 0.928
Brakes      (Front) - 11     (Back) - 11    6th   - 0.908
Down force  (Front) - 0.76   (Back) - 1.00  Final - 3.640
Tires       (Front) - Soft   (Back) - Soft  Turbo - 4

Review

I actually kind of like this car. It is defintiely not for the beginning
Gran Turismo player, more of an intermediate driver due to its slippery
feel. The car initially is quite easy to get to spin, but with settings
adjusted, the [R] RX-7 Aspec LM can become a decent driver. You can get this
car by winning a Country vs. Country race, hence the not available initial
bhp and weight above. Top speed is not bad for a small turbo rotary engine,
as I reached 231mph (I think I could have gotten a little more out of it),
and if you win the car, I would keep it. Around sharp turns you need to
watch out for the back end slipping out from under you, but its overall
cornering ability is good for a FR car (not as good as the Cerbera LM or [R]
Concept Car). With practice, this car can be an exciting addition to your
garage. Viva Mazda!

SaVas
 
 
  

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