Real Racing 3 is now ten years old. If that makes you feel old, then fear not, as fans of the game will quickly forget about their age concern thanks to a new update.
As part of the update, the Nissan Nismo GT-R LM, Jaguar Lightweight E-Type, 2020 Mazda MX-5, and 1989 Mazda MX-5 have been added to EA’s mobile racing game, bringing it up to version 11.1.
We run you through all the changes below.
Nissan NISMO GT-R LM
This Nissan-based car joins the pantheon of homologation specials built to allow entry into motorsport championships and events. In this case, Nissan’s tuning arm, NISMO, wanted a Skyline GT-R model to appear at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1995-96.
This ended up in the creation of just one of these muscular-looking NISMO GT-R LM road cars, which, although largely a standard GT-R underneath, housed a rear-wheel-drive-only transmission and enlarged track to cope better with its transition to a racecar.
It’s truly one of a kind.
Le Mans 24 Hours, 1995, ID:1016493715, Photographer: John Brookes, Motorsport Images
Jaguar Lightweight E-Type
Lightweight by name and lightweight by nature; the Jaguar E-Type tips the scales at just under a metric tonne. Featuring an aerodynamic body shape with aluminium body panels and engine block, the Lightweight E-Type was Jaguar’s answer to the sportscar racing dominance of Ferrari and Aston Martin in the sixties.
Although it didn’t enjoy as much motorsport success as hoped upon its release in 1963, the Lightweight E-Type regularly wins in historic racing today, looking and sounding like a bag of fun at the Goodwood Revival.
2020 Mazda MX-5
What can you say about the Mazda MX-5? Ubiquitous on the road and in sim racing, the small Japanese sports car is as much fun on the track as it is on the open road, and incredibly celebrates its 34th birthday this year.
The 2020 edition is heavier and bulkier than the original lightweight car, but still retains its lively personality thanks to a more powerful, two-litre turbocharged engine, producing 181bhp. It’s still rear-wheel-drive too, enhancing the fun factor.
1989 Mazda MX-5
And this is where the fun factor really started. The 1989 original MX-5 redefined the sportscar, combining low-weight and low-inertia to a sublime rear-drive chassis.
This formula is slowly dying out in motoring sadly, with only a few outliers like Alpine and Caterham subscribing to the theory that less mass equals more smiles. Enjoy these cars while you can!
Lime Rock Park
Although not explicitly mentioned during RR3’s update stream or its patch notes, Lime Rock Park has been added to the service, showcased for the moment via an in-game time trial event with the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3. Completing this will unlock an exclusive new RR3-themed livery for the same car.
Lime Rock Park is famous for being the home of the Skip Barber Racing School (founded in 1975) and was owned by the man himself until 2021. The track features elevation changes and a tight layout, with grassy run-off areas there to catch out the unwary.
The Connecticut track has a few different layouts but it’s the 1.5-mile Grand Prix Course that’s the fastest and most flowing configuration. The track is set to debut in RR3 on the 26th of February.
As well as new cars and a new track, Real Racing 3 players can also claim a free Porsche 911 Carrera S as part of the game’s tenth-anniversary celebrations, with new Special, Flashback and Limited Time events set to begin in Season 2, Round 4’s schedule. The full details of RR3’s newest events are outlined in the changelog below.
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Real Racing 3 v11.1 changelog
This update brings two incredible Mazda MX-5s, a classic NISSAN, and the finale to the 2022 Season of Formula 1®!
New Cars
NISSAN NISMO GT-R LM (BCNR33)
Performance Rating: 23.9 -> 44.4
Cost: 325 Gold
Mazda MX-5 (NA)
Performance Rating: 0.1 -> 7.5
Cost: 60 Gold
Mazda MX-5 (ND)
Performance Rating: 11.8 -> 33.3
Cost: 240 Gold
A Brand-New Track!
A brand-new circuit is coming soon to Real Racing 3! Hit the track at this new location early in the 10th Birthday TTC, starting on the 26th of February!
Round 4 Begins
This update marks the beginning of ROUND 4, bringing new cars, events, and prizes to earn by collecting VP!
SEASON 2 – ROUND 4
Start date: Tuesday, 31 Jan 2023
Last day to start events in this round (without owning the car in the event): Monday, 13 Mar 2023
Grand Prize: Jaguar Lightweight E-Type
Alternative Grand Prize (if the car is already owned): 50 Gold
Old Rounds Are Expiring
Your time is running out to complete the early Rounds of Season 1! The following Rounds are going to be disappearing from the game soon:
- ROUND 9 – Tuesday, 28 March 2023
- ROUND 10 – Tuesday, 11 April 2023
Once a Round has expired you will not be able to start any new events within it, nor finish any in progress events if the window for earning the primary reward has expired. Any rewards in the Round that you have earned enough VP to collect, but have not yet claimed, will be automatically given to you when the Round expires.
If you missed out on the Grand Prize car for a Round that’s expired, don’t worry! These cars will appear again in future Rounds.
New Special Events
All Special Events will be available to start from their unlock date, until the Round ends on Monday, 13 March 2023.
Track Day
NISMO R33
Start Date: Tuesday, 31 January 2023
Duration: 5 days
Rewards: NISSAN NISMO GT-R LM (BCNR33), 30 Gold, R$100,000, 6,500VP
Maximum Required PR: 39.4
FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO D’ITALIA 2022
Start Date: Sunday, 19 February 2023
Duration: 5 days
Rewards: Player choice of any 2022 Formula 1® Car, M$250,000, 50 Gold, 7,800VP
Maximum Required PR(depending on chosen car): 131.2 – 131.8
Flashback Special Events
The following Special Event will also be a part of Round 2:
Pinnacle of Performance
First chance to start: Monday, 13 February 2023
Duration: 7 days
Rewards: McLaren Senna GTR, 120 Gold, R$ 200,000, 5,000 VP
Alternative Reward: 50 Gold, R$ 200,000, 5,000 VP
Please note that you will be able to play these Special Events, even if you have played them previously. However, any Stage rewards you have previously earned will not be earned again.
If you previously started, but did not complete either of these Special Events, you will have to start the event from the beginning.
If you have completed the event previously, you will earn the alternative reward, listed above.
New Limited Time Events
Mazda MX-5 (ND) Limited Series
Rewards: Mazda MX-5 (ND), 20 Gold, R$70,000, 5,250VP
Start Date: Monday, 6 February 2023
Duration: 7 days
Maximum Required PR: 28.1
Formula 1® Time Trial Competition
Cars: Any 2022 Formula 1® Car
Rewards: Gold and 1,000 VP for participating
Start Date: Thursday, 9 February 2023
End Date: Thursday, 23 February 2023
Mazda MX-5 (NA) Limited Series
Rewards: Mazda MX-5 (NA), 6 Gold, R$20,000, 5,250VP
Start Date: Friday, 24 February 2023
Duration: 7 days
Maximum Required PR: 5.4
RR3 10th Birthday TTC
Celebrate the 10th Birthday and get your first chance to race on an all-new circuit! During this time you’ll also be able to receive your own Porsche 911 Carrera S for FREE! : : Cars: Porsche 911 Carrera S (loaned), Porsche 911 GT3 (2021)
Rewards: An exclusive birthday livery for the Porsche 911 GT3 (2021), Gold and 1,000 VP for participating
Start Date: Sunday, 26 February 2023
End Date: Sunday, 12 March 2023
Jaguar XJR-9 Limited Series
Rewards: Jaguar XJR-9, 50 Gold, R$300,000, 5,250VP
Start Date: Friday, 3 March 2023
Duration: 7 days
Maximum Required PR: 85.0
Audi RS 5 Coupé Limited Series
Rewards: Audi RS 5 Coupé, 30 Gold, R$80,000, 5,250VP
Start Date: Thursday, 9 March 2023
Duration: 7 days
Maximum Required PR: 46.8
New Motorsports Series
2022 Formula 1® Invitationals Put your fully-upgraded 2022 F1® cars to the test in ten new Invitational Series, featuring longer, more challenging races! Each Invitational will give you a total of 50 Gold and 100,000 M$.
New Bonus Series
Miata Mastery
Cars: Mazda MX-5 (NA)
Rewards: 49 Gold, R$49,000
Location: SEASON 2
Unlocks from: Unlock the Mazda MX-5 (NA)
Maximum Required PR: 6.8
International Street Clash
Cars: Ford Focus RS, Renault Clio Cup, Mazda MX-5 (ND)
Rewards: 44 Gold, R$44,000
Location: SEASON 2
Unlocks from: Unlock the Mazda MX-5 (ND)
Maximum Required PR: 32.1
Japanese Track Stars
Cars: Mazda RX-7 Spirit R (FD), Honda NSX-R, NISSAN NISMO GT-R LM (BCNR33)
Rewards: 52 Gold, R$52,000
Location: SEASON 2
Unlocks from: Unlock the NISSAN NISMO GT-R LM (BCNR33)
Maximum Required PR: 42.3
Exclusive Series
Ferrari Daytona SP3
Rewards: 150 Gold, R$300,000
Lamborghini Reventón
Rewards: 130 Gold, R$200,000
Misc
- Disabled the Christmas decals
- Changed the extra Time Trial in the Generation Z series to an Endurance event
Weekly Time Trial Schedule
Note that you’ll be able to earn 1,000 VP for each WTT you participate in.
Week 1 – 30 Jan 2023 to 06 Feb 2023
Aston Martin Vanquish (loaned)
Aston Martin Vantage 59
Jaguar F-Type SVR
Week 2 – 07 Feb 2023 to 13 Feb 2023
Aston Martin Valhalla Concept (loaned)
Bugatti Bolide
Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo
Week 3 – 14 Feb 2023 to 20 Feb 2023
Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe (loaned)
McLaren MP4-12C
Jaguar XE SV Project 8
Week 4 – 21 Feb 2023 to 27 Feb 2023
Ferrari 812 Superfast (loaned)
Koenigsegg CCXR
Lamborghini Sián FKP 37
Week 5 – 28 Feb 2023 to 06 Mar 2023
Pagani Zonda F (loaned)
McLaren 720S Coupe
Ferrari Daytona SP3
Week 6 – 07 Mar 2023 to 13 Mar 2023
BMW M1 (loaned)
Bugatti EB 110 Super Sport
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR Straßenversion
Online Multiplayer Schedule
Week 1 – 31 Jan 2023 to 06 Feb 2023
Ferrari F40 LM (loaned)
Porsche 962C
Lancia LC2
Week 2 – 07 Feb 2023 to 13 Feb 2023
NISSAN 240Z (S30) (loaned)
Audi quattro B2
NISSAN Skyline GT-R V-spec (R33)
Week 3 – 14 Feb 2023 to 20 Feb 2023
Ferrari 458 Spider (loaned)
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8
SPADA Codatronca Barchetta
Week 4 – 21 Feb 2023 to 27 Feb 2023
Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (997) (loaned)
Porsche 911 RSR (2021)
Porsche RS Spyder Evo
Week 5 – 28 Feb 2023 to 06 Mar 2023
Alfa Romeo Giulietta TCR (loaned)
NISSAN Skyline GT-R (R34) R3 Spec
Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI
Week 6 – 07 Mar 2023 to 13 Mar 2023
Lamborghini Diablo SV (loaned)
McLaren MP4-12C
McLaren 12C Spider
The Mazda MX-5 update will be available to download on 31 January, 2023.
Via EA
