- For the Evolution mode from the PlayStation release, see Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed/Evolution (PlayStation).
Evolution is a game mode in Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed where players purchase Porsche cars to compete in a series of tournaments and club meeting events that differ in difficulty level, entry fee, number of tracks, and course types.
Each is divided into three eras; Classic Era, Golden Era, and Modern Era.
Following a chronological progression, players start from the introduction of the first 356 1100 in 1950 during the Classic Era through to the debut of the 911 Turbo (996) in 2000 during the Modern Era.
Garage[]
Various options related to the player's vehicle can be accessed though the garage. It is also possible to open or close convertible roofs before an event, as well as other car interactions.
Cars[]
New Cars[]
New cars can be bought in the Porsche Centre dealership, although each model is only available during their respective production years. Players can choose both exterior and interior colours, view car showcases, and test drive before purchasing.
Players start in 1950, with 11000 cash. The first cars offered for purchase is the '50 356 1100 Coupé Ferdinand and the '50 356 1100 Cabriolet.
Used Cars[]
Cars from current or any earlier years can be purchased as used cars, although they will need repairing after purchase. Older cars become more expensive and rarer as the player progresses through Evolution mode.
Sell[]
Players can sell their cars at a stipulated price based on its current value, which increases for old cars as they become classics as the player progresses through Evolution mode.
Repair[]
Players can repair their car or choose to repair each part individually if short on cash.
Paint Shop[]
Players can alter their car's visual look through options to choose from a set of factory colours or custom colours:
- Change body paint
- Change interior colour
- Trim Packages, which consists of stripe motives, as well as selecting their primary and secondary colours
- Race Number (no colour options available)
Upgrades[]
Upgrades parts can be unlocked, purchased, and installed to a purchased car, which can be fitted with an entire set of stock parts to deliver factory-spec performance seen in the showcase, or can have their fittings replaced with different components for cosmetic purposes or improved performance.
Car Setup[]
Fine tuning and installation of purchased parts.
Parts[]
Purchase options for mechanical and cosmetic modifications, with parts in various categories:
- Engine
- Brakes
- Transmission
- Suspension
- Shocks
- Weight Reduction
- Sway Bars
- Tyres
- Bodywork
Racing class cars are not offered with a wide selection of parts as their stock parts are racing class. However, racing class tyres can be switched from racing slicks to rain tyres.
Parts appreciate over time, and parts previously unavailable parts may be made available as time progresses.
Event Types[]
Tournaments[]
Players start in the year 1950, having to enter tournaments to earn cash and advance through the years. Each tournament is unlocked in its race year, but can only be replayed if the player is still in its respective era.
At the end of each era, players are given the opportunity to compete in a tournament that offers a Racing Class car as a 1st place reward.
Club Races[]
Club Races become available after completing the eras to which they are related, and can be replayed at any time.
Eras[]
Classic Era[]
Tournaments[]
- 1950 356 Challenge
- 1956 356 A Cup
- 1960 356 B Endurance
- 1965 2000cc Challenge
- 1969 911 Cup
- 1969 550 A Trophy
Club Races[]
Golden Era[]
Tournaments[]
- 1970 914 Trophy
- 1973 Mixed Class Challenge
- 1975 911 Non-Turbo Cup
- 1978 Carrera RS 2.7 Challenge
- 1982 944 Cup
- 1988 911 Turbo Challenge
- 1988 935 Trophy
Club Races[]
Modern Era[]
Tournaments[]
- 1989 Class 3 Trophy
- 1996 Class 2 Trophy
- 1997 Class 1 Trophy
- 1999 Boxster Challenge
- 2000 911 Anniversary Cup
- 2000 2000 911 Turbo Challenge
- 2000 GT1 Trophy
Club Races[]
| Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed - Evolution (PC) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Classic | Tournaments | 356 Challenge · 356 A Cup · 356 B Endurance · 2000cc Challenge · 911 Cup · 550 A Trophy |
| Club Races | 356 Challenge · Over the Mountain · Classic 911 Cup · European Rally | |
| Golden | Tournaments | 914 Trophy · Mixed Class Challenge · 911 Non-Turbo Cup · Carrera RS 2.7 Challenge · 944 Cup · 911 Turbo Challenge · 935 Trophy |
| Club Races | 914 Challenge · 944 Trophy · Rally of Western Europe · 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Cup · Hillclimb · Monte Carlo | |
| Modern | Tournaments | Class 3 Trophy · Class 2 Trophy · Class 1 Trophy · Boxster Challenge · 911 Anniversary Cup · 2000 911 Turbo Challenge · GT1 Trophy |
| Club Races | AWD Challenge · Hillclimb · Monte Carlo · Rally of Europe · Turbo Trophy | |