Road racing is about more than high-powered cars and hairy banked turns. Racing is art, a delicate balance of speed and braking, the difference between an elegant line and a slide into oblivion beyond the bounds of the track. The best oil pigments in the hands of an unlearned painter account for nothing, as do high horsepower ratings at the hands of an unlearned driver. The art of racing takes practice and knowledge. You take care of the former. Well supply the latter.Our comprehensive guide to Forza 2 is packed with the sort of knowledge you need. Whether youre new to racing and starting from the bottom or returning as a seasoned petrolhead, check inside for a breakdown of racing theory and tips on tuning your chosen machine to optimal performance. As well, follow our Forza 2 walkthrough for a strategic run of the games many challenging races.
In this Forza Motorsport 2 strategy guide, youll find:
RACING 101 //
In-depth explanation of racing theory—braking, turning, weight transfer and more. UPGRADES & TUNING //
Dont fiddle with your cars parts unless you know what youre doing. Well set you straight. CAREER WALKTHROUGH //
Our Forza 2 walkthrough with tips on vehicles to use and the order in which you should tackle races. FORZA 2 SECRETS //
Info on unlockable cars and earning all Forza 2 Achievements.
Unlockable Cars
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. Unlockable vehicles, which are displayed when a race is highlighted.
Acura #42 RealTime Racing NSX:
Place first in the Championship Series: Club NSX Event.
Acura Integra Type-R:
Place first in the Amateur: Asian Open.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish:
Place first in the Amateur: Heavyweight Challenge.
Audi #1 Infineon R8:
Place first in the Championship Series: European R-P1 Open.
Audi #22 3R-Racing 911 GT3 Cup:
Place first in the Endurance: Class R-GT Championship.
Audi #4 Johansson R8:
Place first in the Professional: Class R-P1 Championship.
Chevrolet #73 Corvette Z06:
Place first in the Championship Series: North American R-GT Open.
Chevrolet #e IMSA Corvette C5-R:
Place first in the Championship Series: All-American Face Off.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427:
Place first in the Point-to-Point: American Muscle Challenge.
Chevrolet Lingenfelter 427 Corvette:
Place first in the Amateur: Club Corvette Event.
Dodge #1 Team Zakspeed Viper ACR:
Place first in the Endurance: Class A Championship.
Dodge #22 Viper Competition Coupe:
Place first in the Championship Series: Class R-GT Championship.
Dodge #23 Viper Competition Coupe:
Place first in the Professional: Extreme-Power Open.
Dodge Hennessey Viper 800TT:
Place first in the Amateur: All-American Face Off.
Ferrar F355 Challenge:
Place first in the Professional: Class A Championship.
Ferrar F40:
Place first in the Professional: Class S Championship.
Ferrari #12 Risi Competizione F333SP:
Place first in the Championship Series: Class R-P1 Championship.
Ferrari #88 IMSA 550 Maranello:
Place first in the Championship Series: Class S Championship.
Ferrari 250 GTO:
Place first in the Professional: Classic Sports Car Event.
Ferrari 330 P4:
Place first in the Endurance: Classic Sports Car Event.
Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale:
Place first in the Professional: Ferrari 360 Modena Cup.
Ferrari Dino 246 GT:
Place first in the Championship Series: Class C Championship.
Ferrari F50:
Place first in the Professional: Ferrari Supercars Event.
Ford #10 Tiger Racing Mustang:
Place first in the Professional: Class R-GT Championship.
Ford GT40:
Place first in the Championship Series: Ultra-Lights Challenge.
Ford Mustang Boss 429:
Place first in the Amateur: American Muscle Challenge.
Ford Saleen Mustang S281:
Place first in the Amateur: Club Mustang Event.
Ford Shelby Mustang GT-500KR:
Place first in the Championship Series: Class D Championship.
Honda VIS Racing Integra Type-R:
Place first in the Point-to-Point: Tuner Face Off.
Honda Wings West Civic Type-R:
Place first in the Amateur: Low-Power Open.
Lancia Delta Intergrale EVO:
Place first in the Amateur: North American Open.
Lancia Stratos HF Stradale:
Place first in the Amateur: Mid-Engine Event.
Lotus Esprit V8:
Place first in the Professional: Lotus Exige Cup.
Lotus Exige:
Place first in the Professional: Ultra-Lights Challenge.
Mazda AB Flug RX-7:
Place first in the Point-to-Point: Superstreet Face Off.
Mazda INGS RX-7:
Place first in the Amateur: Superstreet Face Off.
Mazda MX-5 MAZDASPEED:
Place first in the Professional: MX-5 Miata Sport Club.
Mazda RX-7 Sprint R:
Place first in the Professional: Low-Power Open.
Mazda RX-8 MAZDASPEED:
Place first in the Amateur: Rotary-Engine Challenge.
Mercedes #11 D2 CLK-GTR:
Place first in the Endurance: Class B Championship.
Mercedes #3 CLK-DTM:
Place first in the Professional: Class R-GTS Championship.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI TME:
Place first in the Professional: Class C Championship.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII FQ-330:
Place first in the Point-to-Point: Front-Engine RWD Event.
Mitsubishi Sparco Lancer Evolution VIII:
Place first in the Professional: Medium-Power Open.
Nisan 240 ZX:
Place first in the Amateur: Z Cars Challenge.
Nissan #23 Xanavi NISMO GT-R:
Place first in the Endurance: Class R-GTS Championship.
Nissan #32 R390 GT1:
Place first in the Championship Series: Asian R-GTS Open.
Nissan 240 SX SE:
Place first in the Amateur: All-Wheel-Drive Event.
Nissan Skyline GT-R V Spec II Nür:
Place first in the Point-to-Point: Club Skyline Event.
Pagani #17 IMSA Zonda GR:
Place first in the Championship Series: Class A Championship.
Pagani Zonda C12:
Place first in the Professional: High-Power Open.
Porsche #17 Porsche 962c:
Place first in the Endurance: Class R-P1 Championship.
Porsche #23 IMSA 911 GT3-RS:
Place first in the Championship Series: Class B Championship.
Porsche #26 911 GT1 Le Mans:
Place first in the Endurance: Porsche 911 GT2 Cup.
Porsche #8 24h Nurburgring TT-R:
Place first in the Endurance: Class C Championship.
Porsche 550 Spyder:
Place first in the Amateur: Roadster Challenge.
Porsche 911 Carerra RS:
Place first in the Professional: Class B Championship.
Porsche 911 GT2:
Place first in the Point-to-Point: Club 911 Event.
Renault Sport Clio V6 RS:
Place first in the Amateur: Hatchback Challenge.
Saleen #2 IMSA S7R:
Place first in the Endurance: Class S Championship.
Shelby Cobra 427 SC:
Place first in the Championship Series: Classic Sports Car Event.
Shelby Series 1:
Place first in the Professional: Shelby Cobra Cup.
Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS Coupe:
Place first in the Amateur: Front-Wheel-Drive Event.
Subaru Impreza 22B STi:
Place first in the Amateur: Rallisport Face Off.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec-C (J):
Place first in the Point-to-Point: Rallisport Face Off.
Toyota #27 GT-ONE TS020:
Place first in the Championship Series: Class R-GTS Championship.
Toyota 2000GT:
Place first in the Professional: Class D Championship.
Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno:
Place first in the Amateur: European Open.
Toyota APR Performance Celica GTS:
Place first in the Point-to-Point: All-Wheel-Drive Event.
Toyota Border MR2 Turbo T-bar:
Place first in the Amateur: Tuner Face Off.
Toyota Border MR2 Turbo T-bar:
Place first in the Point-to-Point: Front-Wheel-Drive Event.
Toyota Celica 1800 VVT-i:
Place first in the Amateur: Front-Engine RWD Event.
Toyota VIS Racing MR2 turbo T-bar:
Place first in the Point-to-Point: Mid-Engine Event.
TVR Tuscan R:
Place first in the Professional: TVR Tuscan Cup.
Volvo #25 At-Speed S60 R:
Place first in the Endurance: Class D Championship.
