First Assetto Corsa EVO cars and features for January version unveiled

When the ‘finished’ Version 1.0 version of Assetto Corsa EVO arrives later this year, the car roster is expected to exceed 100.

But, before then, on 16th January, an initial Early Access build will be released on PC with a smaller 20-vehicle lineup.

While more than 20 motors have been unveiled, or teased, for the upcoming sim racing title (we have created a full list so far), it has not been clear which will arrive next week, and which will arrive later.

As of today, 8th January 2025, the slow tease of information began, with the first four cars confirmed for the foundational build:

• Toyota GR86
• Ferrari 296 GTB
• BMW M2 CS Racing
• Abarth 695 Biposto

The hot hatch Abarth is a nod to the original Assetto Corsa title, which included several of the tuned Fiat 500 derivations. This Biposto edition is renowned as one of the most hardcore versions – we’ll be keen to see if it includes the optional dog ring gearbox.

Meanwhile, the GR86 once again affirms 505 Games and developer Kunos Simulazioni’s ability to work with the Japanese manufacturer – it’s notably absent from popular driving titles such as Need for Speed, for instance.

The BMW is a track-only race car, popularised across most sim racing racing platforms of late. The inclusion hammers home the message that EVO can be used by motorsport fans alongside the general automotive culture – a point that many Assetto Corse Competizione users have been concerned about.

Finally, the Ferrari is the current hybridized supercar from Maranello. The remaining 16 cars are expected to be announced over the coming days.

Initial feature list

The first release will be a pared-back version, omitting any form of multiplayer or free-roam modes, or a full career. It will have five tracks – Brands Hatch, Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari (Imola), Laguna Seca, Mount Panorama (Bathurst) and Suzuka – alongside the 20 cars, plus practice, quick race and the previously discussed driving academy licence tests.

Virtual reality, triple screen support and a form of car customisation (believed to be the selection of OE-spec wheels and colours, with tuning expected later in 2025) will all be present.

An initial version of the in-game economy will be used throughout the year to test the balancing of cost vs. payouts.

Pricing for the first version is yet to be announced, but it is expected to rise across the early access programme.

Assetto Corsa EVO first early access build contents

• 20 cars
• 5 tracks
• Single-player practice game mode
• Single-player quick race game mode
• Game economy step 1 – car rental, car purchasing, experience points, rewards, driver profile, driving licences and driving academy
• VR support
• Triple Screen support
• Car showroom
• Car customisation