What is this about?
There are some forum posts about the optimal cars for racing. I am not an expert and looked at them, finding some detailed with an overview of parts to buy.
I wanted a simple overview for myself, so decided to put this in a guide. If you want full explanation, you will have to search the Torn forums.
Cars and tracks
We will be using 11 cars for 16 tracks:
| Car | Track | Road Type | Gear ratio | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colina Tanprice | Mudpit | Dirt | Long | T3 |
 Echo R8 | Stone Park | Dirt | Short | T3 |
 Edomondo NSX | Commerce, Sewage, Underdog | Tarmac | Short | T2 |
| Edomondo NSX | Hammerhead | Dirt | Short | T2 |
| Edomondo NSX | Industrial, Meltdown, Vector | Tarmac | Short | T3 |
| Edomondo NSX | Parkland | Dirt | Short | T3 |
| Edomondo NSX | Two Islands | Dirt | Long | T3 |
 Lambrini Torobravo | Uptown | Tarmac | Long | T3 |
 Mercia SLR | Convict | Tarmac | Long | T3 |
 Veloria LFA | Speedway, Withdrawal | Tarmac | Long | T3 |
 Volt GT | Docks | Tarmac | Long | T3 |
Parts & modifications
For all cars, you want the following parts:
Aerodynamics
- Air Foirced Engine Cooling
- Air Cooling Ducts for Brakes
- Adjustable Rear Spoiler
- Front Diffuser
- Rear Diffuser
Brakes
- Fast Road Brake Fluid
- Braided Brake Hoses
- Grooved & Drilled Brake Discs
- Comp. Racing Brake Pads
- Brake Balance Bias Control
- 6 Pot Upgrade Brakes
Engine
- Ported and Polished Head
- Comp. Racing Fuel Pump
- Comp. Polished Throttle Body
- Bored Out Engine + Forged Pist...
- Front Mounted Intercooler
- Stage Three Remap
- Comp. Racing Camshaft
Exhaust
- Full Exhaust System
- Stainless 4-1 Manifold
- Custom Forced Induction Kit
Fuel
- Super Octane Fuel plus Nitrous
Suspension
- Polyeurethane Bushings Front
- Polyeurethane Bushings Rear
- Upper Front Strut Brace
- Lower Front Strut Brace
- Rear Strut Brace
- Front Adj. Tie Rods
- Adj. Rear Control Arms
Transmission
- Quick Shift
- 4 Pin Differential
- Comp. Race Clutch
- Ultra Light Flywheel
Weight Reduction
- Everything
Wheels & Tyres
- Ultra Lightweight Alloys
Specific car parts
Commerce
This also counts for the tracks Sewage and Underdog.
Add the following to the Edomondo NSX:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Two Turbokit | Adj. Coil-over Suspension | Paddle Shift Gearbox (Short Ratio) | Track Tyres |
Convict
Add the following to the Mercia SLR:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Thre Turbokit | Adj. Coil-over Suspension | Paddle Shift Gearbox (Long Ratio) | Track Tyres |
Docks
Add the following to the Volt GT:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Two Turbokit | Adj. Coil-over Suspension | Paddle Shift Gearbox (Long Ratio) | Track Tyres |
Hammerhead
Add the following to the Edomondo NSX:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Two Turbokit | Group N Rally Suspension | Rally Gearbox (Short Ratio) | Rally Tyres |
Industrial
This also counts for the tracks Meltdown and Vector.
Add the following to the Edomondo NSX:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Three Turbokit | Adj. Coil-over Suspension | Paddle Shift Gearbox (Short Ratio) | Track Tyres |
Mudpit
Add the following to the Colina Tanprice:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Three Turbokit | Group N Rally Suspension | Rally Gearbox (Long Ratio) | Rally Tyres |
Parkland
Add the following to the Edomondo NSX:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Three Turbokit | Group N Rally Suspension | Rally Gearbox (Short Ratio) | Rally Tyres |
Speedway
This also counts for the Withdrawal track.
Add the following to the Veloria LFA:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Three Turbokit | Adj. Coil-over Suspension | Paddle Shift Gearbox (Long Ratio) | Track Tyres |
Stone Park
Add the following to then Echo R8:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Three Turbokit | Group N Rally Suspension | Rally Gearbox (Short Ratio) | Rally Tyres |
Two Islands
Add the following to the Edomondo NSX:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Three Turbokit | Group N Rally Suspension | Rally Gearbox (Long Ratio) | Rally Tyres |
Uptown
Add the following to the Lambrini Torobravo:
| Engine | Suspension | Transmission | Tyres |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Three Turbokit | Adj. Coil-over Suspension | Paddle Shift Gearbox (Long Ratio) | Track Tyres |
Happy racing!