Need for Speed: Carbon features various downloadable content packs offered for the Xbox 360 release through the Xbox LIVE Marketplace and the PC release through the EA Webstore, but was not offered for the PlayStation 3 release.
Released content includes early unlock packs, post release packs, and bundles. The content offered through various individual, bundle, and upgrade packs different between the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 release and the EA Webstore for the PC release.
Game Releases[]
Collector's Edition[]
The Collector's Edition release of Need for Speed: Carbon was made available for purchase alongside the regular game for PC, PlayStation 2, and Xbox 360.
The special release includes the base game as well four exclusive cars, multiple bonus cars, vinyls, quick race events, challenge series events, and a bonus DVD.
- 6 event routes
- 3 Challenge Series events
- 10 pre-tuned cars
- Nissan 240 SX
- Jaguar XK
- Chevrolet Camaro Concept
- Koenigsegg CCX
EA Downloader Edition[]
The EA Downloader Edition was a unique PC release of Need for Speed: Carbon that could only be purchased using Electronic Art's store application. Purchasing the game through the EA Downloader application included a performance pack and two exclusive cars.
- Dodge Challenger R/T
- Pagani Zonda F
- Ultimate Performance Bundle
Upgrade Packs[]
Collector's Edition Upgrade[]
The Collector's Edition Upgrade was an downloadable upgrade for the standard game including additional vehicles, customisation content, and events.
It was made available for purchase on November 2, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore.
Car Packs[]
Add-on[]
Dodge Challenger[]
The Dodge Challenger pack was made available for purchase on January 5, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Ford Shelby GT500[]
The Ford Shelby GT500 pack was made available for purchase on December 8, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Infiniti G35[]
The Infiniti G35 pack was made available for purchase on January 5, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Pagani Zonda F[]
The Pagani Zonda F pack was made available for purchase on December 8, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Porsche 911 Turbo[]
The Porsche 911 Turbo pack was made available for purchase on January 5, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Toyota Corolla GTS AE86[]
The Toyota Corolla GTS AE86 pack was made available for purchase on December 7, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Early Unlock[]
Chevrolet Corvette Z06[]
The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 15, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Dodge Viper SRT-10[]
The Dodge Viper SRT-10 early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 15, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Dump Truck[]
The Dump Truck early unlock pack was made available for free on January 12, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release.
Fire Truck[]
The Fire Truck early unlock pack was made available for free on January 12, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release.
Lamborghini Gallardo[]
The Lamborghini Gallardo early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 8, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Lamborghini Murcielago[]
The Lamborghini Murcielago early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 8, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Mercedes SLR Mclaren[]
The Mercedes SLR Mclaren early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 8, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR[]
The Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 23, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Nissan 350Z[]
The Nissan 350Z early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 23, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Nissan Skyline GT-R R34[]
The Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore and on November 23, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Plymouth Hemi Cuda[]
The Plymouth Hemi Cuda early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 15, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Porsche Carrera GT[]
The Porsche Carrera GT early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 8, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Shelby GT500[]
The Shelby GT500 early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 15, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Subaru Impreza WRX Sti[]
The Subaru Impreza WRX Sti early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 23, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Toyota Supra[]
The Toyota Supra early unlock pack was made available for purchase on November 23, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release. It is priced at £0.65 / $1.00 / 0,95€ / ¥103.
Bundle Packs[]
Cars[]
Custom Car Bundle #1[]
The Custom Car Bundle #1 is an early unlock pack featuring various custom cars, across all three classes, of which some can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on December 7, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on January 14, 2007 for the PC release through the EA Webstore.
- Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
- Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Plymouth Road Runner
- Pontiac GTO
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- Shelby GT500
- Toyota MR2
Custom Car Bundle #2[]
The Custom Car Bundle #2 is an early unlock pack featuring various custom cars, across all three classes, of which some can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on December 7, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on January 14, 2007 for the PC release through the EA Webstore.
- BMW M3 GTR
- Chevrolet Chevelle SS
- Lexus IS300
- Lotus Europa S
- Pagani Zonda F
- Toyota Corolla GTS
Exotic Base Car Bundle[]
The Exotic Base Car Bundle is an early unlock pack featuring exotic class cars that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on January 5, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release and on January 14, 2007 for the PC release through the EA Webstore.
- Aston Martin DB9
- Ford GT
- Lamborghini Murciélago
- Lamborghini Gallardo
- Lotus Elise
- Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
- Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
- Porsche 911 Turbo
- Porsche Carrera GT
- Porsche Cayman S
Muscle Base Car Bundle[]
The Muscle Base Car Bundle is an early unlock pack featuring muscle class cars that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on January 5, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release and on January 14, 2007 for the PC release through the EA Webstore.
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Dodge Challenger
- Dodge Challenger Concept
- Dodge Charger R/T
- Dodge Charger SRT8
- Dodge Viper SRT-10
- Ford Mustang GT
- Plymouth Hemi Cuda
- Shelby GT500
- Vauxhall Monaro VXR
Supreme Car Bundle[]
The Supreme Car Bundle was an early unlock pack featuring various cars across all three classes of which some can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available for free on December 20, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release as part of a sponsorship with Castrol Syntec, and remained available for a period of time.
- Aston Martin DB9
- Dodge Charger SRT8
- Ford Mustang GT
- Porsche Cayman S
- Renault Clio V6
- Volkswagen Golf R32
Tuner Base Car Bundle[]
The Tuner Base Car Bundle is an early unlock pack featuring tuner class cars that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on January 5, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release and on January 14, 2007 for the PC release through the EA Webstore.
- Infiniti G35
- Mazda RX-7
- Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition
- Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
- Nissan 350Z
- Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
- Toyota Supra
- Renault Clio V6
- Subaru Impreza WRX STI
- Volkswagen Golf R32
Performance[]
Performance Drivetrain Bundle[]
The Performance Drivetrain Bundle was an early unlock pack for all engine and transmission upgrade stages that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 2, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2007 for the PC release.
Performance Engine Boost Bundle[]
The Performance Engine Boost Bundle was an early unlock pack for all nitrous and turbo upgrade stages that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 2, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2007 for the PC release.
Performance Handling Bundle[]
The Performance Handling Bundle was an early unlock pack for all suspension, brakes, and tyres upgrade stages that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 2, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2007 for the PC release.
Ultimate Performance Bundle[]
The Ultimate Performance Bundle was an early unlock pack for all engine, transmission, nitrous and turbo, suspension, brakes, and tyres upgrade stages that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 2, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2007 for the PC release.
Aftermarket[]
Aftermarket Hood Bundle[]
The Aftermarket Hood Bundle is an early unlock pack for all aftermarket hoods that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on December 7, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.
Aftermarket Roof Scoops Bundle[]
The Aftermarket Roof Scoops Bundle is an early unlock pack for all aftermarket roof scoops that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on December 7, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.
Aftermarket Spoilers Bundle[]
The Aftermarket Spoilers Bundle is an early unlock pack for all aftermarket spoilers that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on December 7, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.
Autosculpt[]
Autosculpt Exotic Body Kit[]
The Autosculpt Exotic Body Kit was an early unlock pack for all exotic Autosculpt bodykits that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 8, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore.
Autosculpt Muscle Body Kit[]
The Autosculpt Muscle Body Kit is an early unlock pack for all muscle Autosculpt bodykits that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 8, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore.
Autosculpt Roof, Spoiler, and Exhaust Kit[]
The Autosculpt Roof, Spoiler, and Exhaust Kit was an early unlock pack for all Autosculpt bodykits that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 28, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.
Autosculpt Tuner Body Kit[]
The Autosculpt Tuner Body Kit was an early unlock pack for all tuner Autosculpt roof scoops, spoilers, and exhaust tips that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 8, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release and on November 20, 2006 for the PC release through the EA Webstore.
Autosculpt Wheels Kit[]
The Autosculpt Wheels Kit was an early unlock pack for all Autosculpt wheels that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 28, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.
Various[]
Exotic Car Kit Bundle[]
The Exotic Car Kit Bundle is an early unlock pack for bodykits and visual upgrades of various exotic class cars that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on January 5, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release.
- Alfa Romeo Brera
- Aston Martin DB9
- Ford GT
- Jaguar XK
- Lamborghini Gallardo
- Lamborghini Murciélago
- Lotus Elise
- Mercedes-Benz CLK 500
- Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
- Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
- Porsche 911 Turbo
- Porsche Carrera GT
- Porsche Cayman S
Muscle Car Kit Bundle[]
The Muscle Car Kit Bundle is an early unlock pack for bodykits and visual upgrades of various muscle class cars that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on January 5, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release.
- Chevrolet Camaro SS
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- Chrysler Hemi 300C SRT8
- Ford Mustang GT
- Dodge Challenger R/T
- Dodge Challenger Concept
- Dodge Charger R/T
- Dodge Charger SRT8
- Dodge Viper SRT-10
- Plymouth Hemi Cuda
- Shelby GT500
- Vauxhall Monaro VXR
Paints Style Bundle[]
The Paints Style Bundle was an early unlock pack for metallic, matte, pearl, chrome, candy, and iridescent paint that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 28, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.
Tuner Car Kit Bundle[]
The Tuner Car Kit Bundle is an early unlock pack for bodykits and visual upgrades of various tuner class cars that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on January 5, 2007 for the Xbox 360 release.
- Infiniti G35
- Mazda RX-7
- Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
- Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition
- Nissan 350Z
- Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
- Renault Clio V6
- Subaru Impreza WRX STI
- Toyota Supra
- Volkswagen Golf R32
Vinyls[]
Flags and 2-Tone Vinyls[]
Flags and 2-Tone Vinyls is an early unlock pack for flag and two-tone body design vinyls that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 28, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.
Flame Vinyls[]
Flame Vinyls was an early unlock pack for flame design vinyls that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 28, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.
Stripe Vinyls[]
Stripe Vinyls was an early unlock pack for stripe design vinyls that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 28, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.
Tribal Vinyls[]
Tribal Vinyls was an early unlock pack for tribal design vinyls that can be acquired through regular gameplay, but can be unlocked early through purchase. It was made available on November 28, 2006 for the Xbox 360 release.