Sometimes that's all that's needed.
IIRC PC2 signup was announced on the PC1 Public Forum, so I would suggest signing up on the PC2 Public Forum when it goes live....
I disagree.
In that case, since you are matching up to LMP3s, then I would suggest using GT3.
Since you are talking about the cars in PCARS2, they are using 2016 specs for the cars. The reason for the regulation changes in 2016 to the GTE class was because the FIA/ACO wanted to "clearly define GTE as the top category of GT racing and improve its performance compared to GT3, to clearly separate the two classes in series where they compete together (such as TUSC, ELMS and Asian Le Mans)." - source
If you use GTE's against LMP3, there is a chance the GTEs might actually be quicker. Tis is why IMSA moved the Prototype Challenge class out of the main series.
With the 2016 regulations, the FIA/ACO loosend the rule book. They opened it up to the manufacturers to have more freedom regarding the amount of aerodynamics and how they apply it. Essentially, they created specifically sized "boxes" that define the maximum areas and zones that engineers can work within. Within those boxes, they are free to do whatever they want. Again, the primary reason behind this change was as stated above, to ensure that GTE cars are clearly faster and a level above GT3 for those series where they share the track (IMSA, ELMS, Asian Le Mans). So as of 2016 regulations, it's no longer accurate to say that GTE has "less" aero.
There are several reasons why GTE cars are faster than GT3s. The current BMW M6 is a perfect example. This car only exists as a "GTE" (actually, GTLM) in IMSA competition. It does not compete outside of North America, so technically it is not a "true GTE", although IMSA's mandate is to adhere to the FIA/ACO GTE regulations. Here is a link to the BMW Motorsports site where they talk about both the GT3 and GTLM version ( https://www.bmw-motorsport.com/en/topics/fahrzeuge/bmw-m6-gt3-gtlm.html )
The key differences are:
The slightly longer wheel base increases the car's stability and improves the aerodynamics. Wider tires also means the car's bodywork is slightly wider, providing additional aerodynamic gains. Wider tires also mean more cornering grip. Smaller fuel cell means less weight, also add to that a slightly lighter chassis to begin with, and the power to weight ratio just improved a bit as well. All of this adds up to make the GTE version faster over a lap than it's GT3 counterpart.
- GTLM is 50KG lighter
- GTLM has slightly longer wheelbase
- GTLM has wider tires
- GTLM has smaller fuel tank
- GTLM does NOT have ABS
Overall, GTE cars are bigger, lighter and wider tires. These are the main reasons why they are faster than the GT3 version.
Hope that helped.
Now, please excuse my while I go nerd out some more.....
Yeah but this is the case after 2015 as @F1Racer68 said. This is is a pic of the 2012 Vantage GTE and it's almost another thing when talking about aero.I disagree.
This is a 2006 F430 GT3.
This is the F430 GT2, which is today's GTE.
You can easily argue that they have about the same amount of downforce.
Now in 2017 on the other hand.
This is a 911 GT3 R (GT3 class).
This is the 911 RSR (GTE)
I think you can easily argue that there's much more downforce in today's GTEs than today's GT3s. The major difference in today's cars are the diffusers. As seen here.
In comparison, here's the Aston V12 Vantage GT3.
It's most likely unlocking a car to use in the manufacture events section, with it being unlocked from the word go in time trial, quick race, online, etc.Full Career Map
In Project CARS 2, only Tier 2 and Tier 1 are “locked”, which means you need to progress into them. Tiers 6, 5, 4, and 3 are open from the start, and you can choose to freely drop into your career in any of these Tiers.
Regarding Manufacturer Drives
As you progress through your career (and rise through the Tiers), 14 of the world’s most iconic auto manufacturers—Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, and so on—will begin to take notice of your talents. By racing in cars of one of these manufacturers and thereby accumulating race distance in them, you will start earning “Affinity” towards that manufacturer.
Once you've earned enough affinity, you will become a Brand Advocate for the manufacturer, and they will invite you to take part in a Proving Grounds event where you will need to demonstrate that you have what it takes to represent the automaker’s brand as a Factory Driver. The reason for this is simple—you may have driven the miles in their car, but that doesn’t mean you’ve been winning in their cars.
When you successfully complete the Proving Grounds event, you will be tagged as a Factory Driver. You then get the opportunity to compete in a series of Manufacturer Drives, driving a selection of their cars. Successful completion of these will result in unlocking a car for that manufacturer.
There's more in their website.
http://www.projectcarsgame.com/project-cars-2-career.html?lang=en
Hope so. I'd like to follow the TC tiers at some stage.
Ah, ok. I can't make it out. Good eyes there. 👍
Unlocks? In Project Cars? Say whaaaat?Full Career Map
In Project CARS 2, only Tier 2 and Tier 1 are “locked”, which means you need to progress into them. Tiers 6, 5, 4, and 3 are open from the start, and you can choose to freely drop into your career in any of these Tiers.
Regarding Manufacturer Drives
As you progress through your career (and rise through the Tiers), 14 of the world’s most iconic auto manufacturers—Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, and so on—will begin to take notice of your talents. By racing in cars of one of these manufacturers and thereby accumulating race distance in them, you will start earning “Affinity” towards that manufacturer.
Once you've earned enough affinity, you will become a Brand Advocate for the manufacturer, and they will invite you to take part in a Proving Grounds event where you will need to demonstrate that you have what it takes to represent the automaker’s brand as a Factory Driver. The reason for this is simple—you may have driven the miles in their car, but that doesn’t mean you’ve been winning in their cars.
When you successfully complete the Proving Grounds event, you will be tagged as a Factory Driver. You then get the opportunity to compete in a series of Manufacturer Drives, driving a selection of their cars. Successful completion of these will result in unlocking a car for that manufacturer.
There's more in their website.
http://www.projectcarsgame.com/project-cars-2-career.html?lang=en
