Assetto Corsa EVO: Modern classic Honda headlines third batch of early access cars

The teasing continues, with four more cars locked in for the first roster within Assetto Corsa EVO come the 16th January early access release.

During the early stages of the highly anticipated sim racing platform, 20 cars and five tracks will be present, alongside an initial set of game modes. The game will then expand, both in terms of vehicles and features, across 2025 before an expected ‘Version 1.0’ release in ‘fall’.

Over the past week, the Assetto Corsa social media channels have been confirming (four at a time) the first set of cars – more than 20 have been unveiled so far, which we have compiled, but these posts clarify which will be available as of next week.

Today, 11th January 2025, the following four have been showcased:

• Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2
• Lotus Emira
• Honda S2000
• Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2

The fourth racing car confirmed for ACE – after a track-specific Mazda MX-5, BMW M2 CS Racing and Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO – and the third to share an appearance with Assetto Corsa Competizione.

This was initially shown in the debut reveal trailer for the game, dressed in a ‘Ring Taxi livery. But, don’t be fooled, the design belied the GT2 origins, and this (alongside the Ferrari Challenge) should be among the quickest cars initially.

Curiously, no GT4 or GT3-spec cars have been confirmed yet…

Lotus Emira

The now Chinese-owned Norfolk sportscar manufacturer has been notorious for strange licencing conditions – not a single Lotus is in Gran Turismo 7, for example. 

But the lightweight experts were a pillar of the first Assetto Corsa, so thankfully the Kunos development team has managed to include its latest (and purportedly last internal combustion two-seater) in EVO.

Honda S2000

The inclusion of the Japanese brand was only announced via a promotional video released on Christmas Day 2024, with the ‘H’ logo on a menu screen and a brief shot of an NSX.

Thus, the inclusion of the high-revving (9,000rpm) two-seat S2000 sportscar is a surprise.

At one point, its 2-litre engine produced more horsepower per litre for a naturally aspirated unit than any other mass-produced production car. This version showcased here is a pre-facelift model (AP1), so from between 1999 and 2003.

Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce

Assetto Corsa EVO has been developed with a long-tail post-release life in mind, and consequently, the basic fundamentals of supporting electric powertrains will be there right from the off.

While far from the first battery electric vehicle confirmed for the nascent title  – the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Alpine A290 concept have also been showcased – this baby Alfa Romeo SUV will be the first to be included.

The final four, and therefore the first 20 cars, will be confirmed on Sunday 12th January. Our complete car list has been updated, too.