The 1996 Spectre R42 is the modern interpretation of the Ford GT40 from the 1960's. It's powered by a 4.6L V8 producing 360bhp. The chassis of the R42 is a monocoque made of lightweight materials.
Today, only 23 exemplars of the Spectre R42 exist as Spectre Supersport Ltd. soon became bankrupt after producing the R42. The Spectre R45 was introduced in 1998 as a successor to the Spectre R42. It was intended to be a limited production supercar.
The R45 has almost the same performance figures as the R42 and has a slightly redesigned R42 body as well, although the R45 never entered full scale production.
Games[]
Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit[]
The R42 appears in Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit in the form of an official PC download. It is by far the fastest class C car and is able to keep up with class B cars.
Description
| “ | It looks as though it comes from Modena or Turin, but this sleek supercar with the Italian looks actually hails from Dorset, on England's south coast. The Spectre R42 was developed to take a bite out of a market dominated by continental rivals. Styling is incredibly sleek, and many fans are saying that Spectre has beaten the Italian masters at their own game. With super light composite bodywork and a potent 350 horsepower Ford Cobra-based 4.6 liter twin cam 32 valve all-alloy V8, the R42 achieves what every supercar manufacturer seeks - lots of power, and minimal weight. The R42 will zip up to 60 miles per hour in under 5 seconds, and top speed is electronically limited to 175 miles per hour, more than enough for even the boldest drivers. Agile handling is aided by a sophisticated race car type fully independent suspension, and big all-round ventilated disc brakes help keep all that power under control. A stylish cockpit that combines luxury touches with outstanding convenience will delight any sports car fan, and full instrumentation is featured. The R42 has everything a serious driving enthusiast could want – looks, performance, prestige, and a healthy dose of good old-fashioned driver satisfaction. |
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— In-game Showcase
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Gallery[]
Stock
(PC)
| Spectre Supersport Ltd. | |
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| R42 | Coupé '96 |