…And look out for our extensive BeamNG v0.27 update hands-on article tomorrow! BeamNG.drive v0.27 changelog

The Wydra has either four-wheel or eight-wheel-drive configurations available, with some versions boasting switchable low-range gearboxes to maximise traction on the steepest terrain.Īre you looking forward to trying out BeamNG.drive’s latest Baja-themed update? Let us know in the comments below… However, it is probably the most capable off-roader in the game, thanks to its tank-like handling and amphibious qualities. The FPU Wydra is up there as the slowest vehicle in BeamNG. The Stambecco also has two off-road fire engine configurations alongside more military-style transport versions. None of these is likely to be quick, but they will be rugged (and easily rollable). Coming in 4×4 or 6×6 configurations, the Stambecco is powered by diesel and petrol engines, with two race ready desert editions.

The Stambecco looks more like a van than anything else, but is a nod to the kind of support trucks found on the Dakar Rally. The car has limited suspension in comparison to the two vehicles above but is still a capable desert racing machine thanks to its lightweight construction and innate agility. The BeamNG team also finessed the way rocks an vehciles interact with each other, enhancing rock-crawling simulation further.īased on dune buggies from the 1960’s, the Autobello Autobuggy uses the Autobello Piccolin as a basis thanks to its rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive layout. Johnson Valley has several rock-crawling lines to allow BeamNG players to test the strengths and weaknesses of both styles of suspension. The car comes in two forms one with the articulated, long-travel suspension, and another with a solid-axle design. The SP Rock Basher is a rock-crawling vehicle designed with articulated suspension to ensure the highest possible ride heights. Thanks to input from Baja racers, the SP Dunekicker realistically mimics bypass shock absorbers, which cleverly use valves to move damper oil around based on the severity of the forces acting on it – a new feature for BeamNG. Featuring huge suspension travel, the Baja truck can travel at ridiculous speeds over rutted landscapes thanks to its big-block V8 engine and outrageously large tyres. Speaking of the Baja 1000, the SP Dunekicker is based on the typical Baja vehicle – the trophy truck (or Baja truck). As described in our article last week, the area is famous for the Baja 1000 race, where competitors drive as fast as possible across the rugged desert terrain of the Californian peninsula.

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