UK – September 19th 2008 \u2013 10 am UK \u2013 Codemasters today announced the forthcoming release of the first downloadable content pack for Race Driver: GRID\u2122, the summer\u2019s hit game that made racing exciting again, with the reveal of the \u20188 Ball\u2019 pack coming this autumn for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft\u00ae and the PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 computer entertainment system.<\/p>\n
Enhancing the award-winning Race Driver: GRID, the premium 8 Ball pack is set to feature eight thrilling new cars to race and two new online events to compete in. Each vehicle is beautifully realised and was carefully selected as a thoroughbred racing car with a unique personality to deliver a stunning race experience.<\/p>\n
\u20188 Ball\u2019 DLC Pack Cars:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0McLaren F1 GTR \u2013 The McLaren F1 GTR wrote itself into the history books as the only GT car to ever win Le Mans and is considered one of the finest examples of automotive engineering in history.
\n\u2022\u00a0TVR Cerbera Speed 12 \u2013 The TVR 12 smashes past 60 MPH in just under 3 seconds. Production models were planned, but they were considered too powerful to sell to the general public.
\n\u2022\u00a0Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X \u2013 For over a decade the Evo has been billed as a supercar slayer \u2013 now the Evo-X in GRID lets you unleash its sledgehammer aggression in the Pro-Tuned class.
\n\u2022\u00a0Honda S2000 \u2013 This roadster is heavily modified for drifting and has become a cult-favourite thanks to its award winning engine.
\n\u2022\u00a0Nissan GT-R (S-G2008) \u2013 The production model was Top Gear\u2019s Supercar of the Year 2007. Now one of the world\u2019s hottest cars makes its debut in Race Driver: GRID in its fully tuned racing spec.
\n\u2022\u00a0VW Nardo \u2013 This powerful concept car made real from VW uses its 600BHP engine to rocket to 60MPH in 3.1 seconds.
\n\u2022\u00a0Pontiac Firebird Trans AM \u2013 The 1971 racing edition of this true American legend is a worthy addition to GRID\u2019s exclusive group of muscle cars.
\n\u2022\u00a0Volvo C30 \u2013 Adding to Race Driver: GRID\u2019s touring car roster comes the C30, Volvo\u2019s agile, cutting edge hot-hatch straight from the STCC grid.<\/p>\n
All eight cars will be available to drive in the game\u2019s \u2018Race Day\u2019 mode and online races. In addition to the cars, the pack will make two new multiplayer events available, set on existing circuits from across Race Driver: GRID\u2019s three continents and to test drivers to their very limit online. On Xbox 360, the pack will also feature four new Achievements worth a total of 100 points to earn from four new competitive challenges:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Jack Of All Trades \u2013 Win an online race in each of the 8 Ball pack cars \u2013 25pts.
\n\u2022\u00a0Drift Master – Achieve a 99x combo in the Honda S2000 \u2013 25pts.
\n\u2022\u00a0Gas Guzzler – Clock up over 250 miles in your favourite 8 Ball pack car\u2013 25pts.
\n\u2022\u00a0Clean Passing – Win a clean race in an 8 Ball Pack car from last position \u2013 25pts.<\/p>\n
With pricing for the pack to be confirmed at launch, the \u20188 Ball\u2019 content will be available from PLAYSTATION\u00aeNetwork for the PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Xbox LIVE\u00ae Marketplace for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft\u00ae. Details of downloadable content for the Games for Windows\u00ae edition of Race Driver: GRID will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n
Further content is expected to be released for the game, including a V8 Supercars featuring the BF Ford and Holden VE cars and the Bathurst circuit, later this year. Players will be able to race the V8 Supercars on circuits including the mighty Mount Panorama and both the BF and VE V8 Supercars will include liveries from the top racing teams. Each downloadable pack will require players to have a full copy of Race Driver: GRID on the appropriate format in order to experience the additional content. For all the latest information and videos, be sure to visit www.racedrivergrid.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" UK – September 19th 2008 \u2013 10 am UK \u2013 Codemasters today announced the forthcoming release of the first downloadable content pack for Race Driver: GRID\u2122, the summer\u2019s hit game that made racing exciting again, with the reveal of the \u20188 Ball\u2019 pack coming this autumn for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system<\/p>\n