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About Assetto Corsa
Assetto Corsa is a next‑generation racing simulator built on a DirectX 11 graphics engine. It renders dynamic lighting, realistic materials and a sun‑position system that follows real‑world time and geographic coordinates, creating visually faithful circuits.
The title offers single‑player and online multiplayer options, a career mode, custom championships and special events such as hot‑lap, time‑attack, drift and drag challenges. It supports keyboards, joysticks, steering wheels, VR headsets, triple‑monitor and 3D‑Vision configurations.
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DirectX 11 graphics system
The DirectX 11 engine draws immersive environments by applying realistic surface materials and lighting that reacts to the sun’s calculated position based on track coordinates, date and time. This produces visual conditions that match the actual circuits.
Output can be extended to triple‑monitor, 3D‑Vision and VR platforms such as Oculus and OpenVR/VIVE, preserving the same lighting and material fidelity across all supported displays.
- Match the in‑game time‑of‑day to real‑world conditions for practice sessions.
- Use a triple‑monitor setup to increase peripheral vision on wide circuits.
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Realistic vehicle physics
The physics engine models tyre flat‑spots, heat cycles, graining and blistering, providing feedback on wear as laps accumulate. It also simulates active movable aerodynamic parts that react to telemetry input in real time.
Hybrid systems such as KERS and energy‑recovery are included, allowing power delivery to change during a stint and influencing handling on circuits with long straights.
- Watch the tyre app to spot temperature spikes that cause flat‑spots.
- Adjust aerodynamic settings and observe their effect on high‑speed stability.
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Laser‑scanned circuits
All tracks are reproduced using laser‑scan technology, guaranteeing high‑accuracy geometry that mirrors real‑world motor racing venues. Included circuits range from Monza and Silverstone to Spa and historic variants such as the Monza Sopraelevata oval.
This precision influences elevation changes, curb placement and surface texture, which in turn affect braking points, cornering lines and tyre wear for both single‑player and multiplayer events.
- Start with free practice to memorise the exact layout of a laser‑scanned track.
- Compare lap times on historic variants for a different challenge.
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Officially licensed vehicle roster
Assetto Corsa includes a broad selection of officially licensed cars from manufacturers such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, Audi, BMW and many others. The list spans modern supercars, classic models and open‑wheel racers.
Each vehicle runs on the same physics engine, delivering handling characteristics that reflect the real‑world design of the model, from suspension geometry to aerodynamic profile.
- Select a driving‑assist profile that matches your familiarity with a specific car.
- Use the advanced setup tools to fine‑tune suspension and aerodynamics per vehicle.
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Career and event modes
The game provides a career mode, custom championships and a range of special events such as hot‑lap, time‑attack, drift and drag challenges. Sessions can be structured with free practice, qualifying and race phases, mirroring real‑world race weekends.
Four driving‑assist profiles (gamer, racer, pro and a fully‑customisable option) let players adjust assistance levels, while in‑game telemetry and setup apps support data analysis for each session.
- Begin with the ‘gamer’ assist profile if you are new to simulation racing.
- Review telemetry after a race to identify setup improvements.
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