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But that’s not the whole story, as you need to be on a long straight like that to really reap the benefits of such a car, as it doesn’t have terrific traction on the corners, at least not compared to an F1 car. There aren’t many of those in the game, and there’s nothing currently newer than the McLaren MP4/4 and the Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari 641, which both have a PI of 999 with 10.0 for all areas except speed, which both have a 6.8.
It’s worth noting too that cars can be modded and upgraded, so performance can go still higher. The F1 cars have fewer parts you can install, but a Restrictor Plate is available that boosts the Ferrari’s Speed stat from 6.8 to 7.8, and the CP cost is 0. You can also upgrade tyre compounds too once you’ve hit Car Level 11, giving you softer rubber for even more grip, albeit for a shorter time before the tyres are worn out. But if you’re buying a stock version of a car and want to experience the speediest laps, the 1988 and 1990 F1 cars are the ones to go for.
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