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Camaro ZL1 vs. Aventador LP700-4 (Need For Speed: The Run)

It looks like the car list for Need For Speed: The Run is actually quite good for Black Box Studios game. None of the old originals like the Camaro Concept or the Mustang GT are there. Most of these cars are completely new cars or cars that we just haven't seen before, like the BMW M3 E30 Sport Evolution, Ford Mustang Boss 302, BMW M3 E92 GTS, and dozens more. Well, three additional cars have just been introduced into the game, and they're all from 2012. First up, there's the newest Bull in the Italian Penn: The Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4. This is actually its official gaming debut. With it's new 6.5-liter hand-built V12 engine churning out 691 horsepower, it will 0 to 60 in 2.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 217 MPH. It's actually faster around the Top Gear test track than the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. Next up, another gaming debut from chevrolet: the Camaro ZL1. With it's 6.2-liter LSA Supercharged V8 producing 550 horsepower, it will do 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds and hit a possible top speed of 200 MPH. And last, but not least, an NFS exclusive: the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S. This is the new 991 set for it's official debut this fall at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It seems that EA's already got their first look at it without the coverings. The car will supposedly have up to 400 horsepower on a new 3.5-liter Flat-6 engine. Among the three exclusive cars, there are 5 extra challenges in the career mode. Three of them were made especially for NFS Most Wanted fans. You'll be behind the wheel of the BMW M3 GTS Most Wanted Edition and Razor Callahan's Mustang Boss 302 as you speed down the highway evading the police as much as you can. I'm really excited for this game. It might be a hit! Check out the exciting trailer below.

Update: Just in case you were wondering the difference between the regular box and the limited edition box, here's the regular:

Regular Box

and here's the limited edition box:

Limited Edition Box

As you can see not only is there a somewhat different angle to the helicopter shooting down on Jack, but this time, he's driving a $387,000 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 instead of an 800 horsepower GT500 Super Snake.

Long Live the 997

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

Remember how I said that the GT3 RS 4.0 would be the last 997 Porsche would ever produce? Well, it seems that it might not be the case as Porsche have just unveiled the Carrera 4 GTS, an all-wheel drive version of the standard Carrera GTS. It still has the 3.8-liter 408 horsepower Flat-6 engine which will take it from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds on to a top speed of 188 MPH. And since it has all-wheel drive, it serves as a great all-rounder for you money-savers in search for something fast. There's nothing else to know about this car except that prices start at $110,200 for the coupe, $120,100 for the cabriolet, and that it might be the last 997 Porsche will make til the Frankfurt Motor Show when the 998 will be revealed.

DLC Madness!

Team Need For Speed Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0

The Legends have come to Shift 2 Unleashed as the first DLC for the game arrives today. Before our present day 911 GT3 RSRs, Matech Ford GT1s, and Nissan R35 GT1s, there was the 911 Carrera RSR 3.0, the Ford Mk. I GT40, and the Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R. Aw, yes, the true legends of the track have returned, and it's your job to master them in order to become a well-rounded racer. The Legends Pack includes a new career map with new events featuring 13 classic cars that you need to hone. Not mention you'll be driving on 5 new classic tracks from the 1950's to the 1980's. Oh, and did I mention that Team NFS drifter Matt Powers will be taking you on in his custom 911 Carrera RSR? If you want that car, you're gonna have to race him for it. The DLC comes out today for Xbox Live and Playstation Network, those PSN members will be getting it later due to the recent hacker shutdown.