Underrated cars (Gr.3 & Gr.4)

[oamoShotya]

I have loved the aston martins in both categories since the game launched. I dont know where in the meta it is now, but the car just feels glued to the track. Not the fastest dough

 

[Walkinshaw]

Another vote from me for the Lexus, great engine note also.

 

[AshenGraey]

@Michelin Man

Don't know if you noticed that as well with the NSX Gr3, the car does not like running on the curbs? It seems every little touch on the curb throws it out of balance. I tried it at Suzuka and it gives away every time at the last chicane before the main straight...I think it'll be interesting learning all the little quirks of that car...hope an update in BOP will improve it as well because its a shame it feels so slow cause I think it is quite fun to drive.

 

[ceres2000]

Gr.4 : My go to cars from the start the Wrx followed by the Genesis. The WRX for tracks with fewer/shorter straights, the Genesis for everything else.

Gr.3 Z4 all the way because I just love everything about it. Sometimes I'll race in the RS.01 but it's really rare.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

I think the Grp.4 Viper is quite underrated, more often than not I’ll be driving the only one on the grid. It’s extremely stable and has enough straight line speed to compete with any car down a long straight. It’s a bit rough on the front tyres and is a bit thirsty but not enough to become a disadvantage during a race.

 

[Shottah072]

The Gr.4 Audi TT held up pretty nice against a field of BMW M4 at Yamagiwa this week.

 

[Lion-Face]

@Michelin Man

Don't know if you noticed that as well with the NSX Gr3, the car does not like running on the curbs? It seems every little touch on the curb throws it out of balance. I tried it at Suzuka and it gives away every time at the last chicane before the main straight...I think it'll be interesting learning all the little quirks of that car...hope an update in BOP will improve it as well because its a shame it feels so slow cause I think it is quite fun to drive.

As far as I'm aware, the GR3 NSX is the car that all the other cars are BoP'd against. So that car won't get a change in BoP itself, other cars around it will be moved up/down based on performance.

 

[Sergio18]

I think some of the VGTs are highly underrated, my favorite is the Peugeot VGT because I really like how it drives,and i find it very competitive too!

I love it, but I play with cockpit camera, it really bothers me

 

[Anirudh]

Vipers in both gr3 and gr4.. Not sure why but I love the feel and the loose backend.

 

[Lebowski]

Seeing how everyone (pretty much 90%) chooses the "meta" cars, what is your most underrated car for sport mode races?
Personally, I never pick the fastest one and always search for hidden treasures.

For Gr.3, even though it's unwieldy and wild, the Beetle Gr.3. Great fun to drive, plus, you just can't go wrong with a beetle.

Did you even read bmxmitches' post?! The Beetle IS that 90% car. It's the most hated car in the game next to the Megane, both known as troll mobiles!
And it certainly isn't unwieldy and wild - It's smooth and easy which is why so many choose it. It represents as much a challenge as spelling 'and' in Scrabble. You could also nearly substitute 911RSR for the word Beetle but at least the 911 can be a bit lively!

My personal go to cars are purely for looks and sounds; Aston Martin Vantage. Still not won a group 4 race in the V8 however at the N24 events a few weeks back 3 times I started from the back with no qualifying and won 2 and came 2nd in the other. That V12 sounds raucous at maximum revs and they're also very photogenic.

 

[LBDN123]

Gr3 - Atenza

Gr4 - Atenza

95% of my races are done using them although my wins have come in a 911 and scirroco.

Atenza is such a great stable car to drive even when the tyres degrade. I just cant be bothered to constantly race in what at times looks like the Porsche Supercup.

 

[Lebowski]

I just cant be bothered to constantly race in what at times looks like the Porsche Supercup.

Haha, same (include Beetle in the Super cup too)! And the same applies to the Gr4 Front Wheel Drive Beginners Club. It just looks so pathetic to see all those mumsy shopping cars with a solitary 458 or 650s ready for a drubbin by the troll mobiles.

 

[ThePotatoKing]

The GT4 McLaren is a joy to drive. Not that good onn straights but it's an apex eating beast.

The Viper GT3-R. Despite the BoP nerfs , it's one of the best all-round cars for me. Great straigh line speed and it's great on corners too.

 

[Phoenixsui]

I am with the Mustangs since Manufacturer Saison 1 and i like them a lot. They are mostly i would say in the middle of the field in terms of BoP.
Barely see other Mustangs. There is maybe 1-3 A/S Drivers in the Top 10 for Ford and the rest is B/S. I think it is one of the less driven Cars. I drive what i like and i like V8 and V10 Cars.
Mercedes AMG and Audi R8 are cool too and all the Muscle Cars like Corvette and Viper. I am absolutly pro Naturally Aspiration and Big Engines.

 

[bmxmitch]

Not today no. It's my livery don't know if anyone else is using it?

Was whoever it was at least clean?

Hehe, he was very clean. And quick!

 

[BSDShoes]

As far as I'm aware, the GR3 NSX is the car that all the other cars are BoP'd against. So that car won't get a change in BoP itself, other cars around it will be moved up/down based on performance.

After 1.10 I the NSX is 100%/100% anymore. I'll have to recheck which car is now though since I don't remember which one it is.

 

[Norman Self]

Hehe, he was very clean. And quick!

That's good news

 

[Mr616]

I love the NSX GR3 although my pace with it isn't as strong as the 911 (yet).

+1 for the Atenza and 458 GR4

 

[PrinceAsh7]

I'm not sure what people are seeing here, but i see a tone of hurracans online. least uncommon car.

 

[Michelin Man]

@Michelin Man

Don't know if you noticed that as well with the NSX Gr3, the car does not like running on the curbs? It seems every little touch on the curb throws it out of balance. I tried it at Suzuka and it gives away every time at the last chicane before the main straight...I think it'll be interesting learning all the little quirks of that car...hope an update in BOP will improve it as well because its a shame it feels so slow cause I think it is quite fun to drive.

Definitely, you have to be really careful with the curbs, as the Gr.3 NSX is a car that can be upset quite easily. However, it can be really used to your advantage by aiding corner turn-in on tighter bends, by using it's tendency to over-steer if your careful with it

Otherwise smooth driving really is the key to get the best out of it, even if it isn't the quickest. Personally it really compliments my driving style as it feels light on it's feet. Just a bit of a shame that the BoP hasn't been too kind to it so far, though that doesn't bother me, as I like hustling it around to compete with faster cars, as more often than not I tend to be the only one using it.

 

[quikk]

I'm not sure what people are seeing here, but i see a tone of hurracans online. least uncommon car.

thats true, I gave it a go after someone mentioned it in the post, I came 3rd in Alsace and top 4 were all hurracans, but have to agree it drives really nice.

 

[bmxmitch]

I'm not sure what people are seeing here, but i see a tone of hurracans online. least uncommon car.

Really? I mostly raced against Meganes, TTs and M4s. Maybe one Huracan somewhere in the midfield...
Maybe the europeans just like the hatchbacks and limousines more than a sportscar

 

[Lebowski]

Never seen a Huracan in Gr3, I don't think they're competetive enough and as for group 4 it seems to be the exclusive area for beginners in their FWD shopping trollies and hairdresser cars. Might enter in mine now just to see how many seconds a lap slower it is than the hateful Megane!

 

[Pedinhuh]

I have loved the aston martins in both categories since the game launched. I dont know where in the meta it is now, but the car just feels glued to the track. Not the fastest dough

Same here, I even signed the contract with Aston Martin for this FIA season only so I could drive both of them.

I might not be winning races but I am getting great results while taking pleasure in driving them.

 

[CrazyJohn]

For me the most underrated car is the Lexus RC Z Gr.3 too. But the RCZ can be very competitive too.

The Gr.4 Lancer is a rocket on technical tracks but unfortunately it has only 5 gears.

 

[PorscheHD]

Love the Lexus cars but the group 4 is to slow..... Gr3 i do good with!

 

[GTWelsh]

Never seen a Huracan in Gr3, I don't think they're comparative enough and as for group 4 it seems to be the exclusive area for beginners in their FWD shopping trollies and hairdresser cars. Might enter in mine now just to see how many seconds a lap slower it is than the hateful Megane!

They're not very popular, I'm literally number 1 in the region (world?) in the Manufacturers series as of last night (when I last checked). Awful car but probably fast with a wheel, it's just unstable.