VRC ARC - TA2 Mare (CSP) (TA2 / Trans Am-style silhouette racer)
The VRC ARC - TA2 Mare (CSP) is a modern TA2-style road-race silhouette car inspired by North American Trans Am competition. It combines a tube-frame style chassis, aggressive aero, and a big naturally aspirated V8 to create one of the most entertaining and mechanically honest stock-ish race cars in sim racing.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 6.2L naturally aspirated V8, front-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~560 hp
Redline: ~7,000–7,200 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed sequential
Weight: ~1,385 kg
Dimensions: Wide-body silhouette chassis with GT-style proportions | Wheelbase varies by platform
Tires: Slick racing tires on 18-inch wheels
Brakes: Steel racing discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The TA2 Mare is a robust, momentum-heavy V8 racer that rewards commitment, clean lines, and controlled aggression. It doesn't have the downforce or refinement of a prototype or GT3 car, so it asks the driver to work for lap time with brake discipline, smooth steering, and good corner exit speed. What it loses in aerodynamic grip, it makes up for in character.
Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V8 delivers a deep, muscular roar with a raw, old-school stock car flavor. Throttle response is immediate, and the engine builds power in a linear, satisfying way that makes it easy to meter out exits and feel exactly what the rear tires are doing. The soundtrack is one of the car's biggest attractions — loud, angry, and full of mechanical presence.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Stable but not nimble. It likes decisive inputs and a tidy entry; overdriving the front end will quickly lead to push.
Traction: Good mechanical grip, but it will step out if you get greedy on throttle or ask too much while the rear tires are still loaded.
Braking: Strong braking performance, but not hyper-sensitive — trail braking is key to helping the car rotate.
Top Speed: Solid straight-line pace, especially once the V8 is fully on song, though aero drag and gearing keep it more balanced than outright fast.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it with patience and rhythm. Let the car settle before asking for power, and focus on maintaining minimum corner speed rather than attacking every apex. It shines at flowing technical circuits and club-style road courses where bravery and consistency matter more than aero load.
Livery & Aesthetics: The ARC - TA2 Mare has the unmistakable look of a purpose-built muscle racer — wide fenders, low stance, big stance, and sponsor-laden TA2 bodywork. In CSP, the reflections and body details make it look especially convincing under bright trackside lighting, with a proper American touring-car attitude.
Whether you're running sprints, endurance events, or just hunting lap time, the VRC ARC - TA2 Mare (CSP) delivers the kind of analog, high-effort driving experience that keeps you coming back for more.