In case you've raced with every car Forza Motorsport 2 has to offer, or if you're simply not amused even with its massive roster of authentic rides, the upcoming March Car Pack should get your engine running. Turn 10 is releasing a new a batch of wheels in a few days that Forza Motorsport 2 owners don't want to miss. Make that jump to see what's in store.

We've give you the European release details, the Marketplace contents, the delay issues, and the videos. But to really get to know what Forza Motorsport 2 is all about, we gotta take a good, hard look at its core - the cars. A few days back, we talked about the 2002 Enzo Ferrari and Maserati's 2004 MC12. Now that we've dished out what the Italian auto manufacturers have to offer, we will now talk about the cars of Forza 2 from the German car-makers - Volkswagen and BMW.

 

2006 Golf GTi (Volkswagen)

• Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged Inline 4
• Power: 197 hp (147 kw) @ 6000 RPM
• Torque: 207 foot-lbs. (280 nm) @ 2200 RPM
• Curb Weight: 2932 lbs. (1330 kg)
• 0-60 mph: 6.9 seconds
• 0-100 mph: 16.6 seconds
• Top Speed: 141 mph (227 km/h)
• Forza Motorsport 2 Car Class: D

 

2005 M3 E46 Coupe (BMW Motorsport)

• Engine: 3.2L Naturally Aspirated Inline 6
• Power: 333 hp (248 kw) @ 7900 RPM
• Torque: 262 foot-lbs. (355 nm) @ 4900 RPM
• Curb Weight: 3415 lbs. (1549 kg)
• 0-60 mph: 4.7 seconds
• 0-100 mph: 11.6 seconds
• Top Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h)
• Forza Motorsport 2 Car Class: B

There you have it, some automotive goodies from two respected German car-makers. The game would be racing its way to North American store shelves this May, while Europe would have it by May 30.

It's official, Forza Motorsport 2 will be released in Europe on May 2007, on the same date as its North American release. The 35 cars from Ferrari Lamborghini, Maserati, and Porsche are fully customizable in the game. This means that you can pretty much pimp your ride from its engine all the way to its paint job and yes, there are full body kits. Interestingly enough, after lovingly modifying your ride, the car crashes and pile-ups are wonderfully detailed.

So the long wait is coming to an end, put on your racing helmets and strap in, because Forza Motorsport 2 is coming very soon.

You can click on "Full Article" to see the complete list of Porsche, Maserati, Lamborghini, and Ferrari cars available for Forza Motorsport 2.

It may have been delayed, but a lot of eager fans are still looking forward to the May release of Forza Motorsport 2, and why the hell wouldn't they be? Fast cars, a dozen available tracks, beautiful next-gen graphics running at 60 fps - there are a lot of reasons, and we've got the inside scoop on two of 'em.

While the final car list has yet to be made public, IGN has just gotten a first look at two of the cars that will be available in Forza Motorsport 2, and along with the details come a couple of new screenshots. Read on for all the pertinent info, courtesy of IGN.

 

2002 Enzo Ferrari (Ferrari)
Engine: 6.0L Naturally Aspirated V12
Power: 651 hp (485 kw) @ 7800 RPM
Torque: 485 foot-lbs. (657 nm) @ 5500 RPM
Curb Weight: 3011 lbs. (1365 kg)
0-60 mph: 3.1 seconds
0-100 mph: 6.7 seconds
Top Speed: 217 mph (349 km/h)

 

2004 MC12 (Maserati">Maserati)
Engine: 6.0L Naturally Aspirated V12
Power: 625 hp (466 kw) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 480 foot-lbs. (650 nm) @ 5500 RPM
Curb Weight: 2943 lbs. (1335 kg)
0-60 mph: 3.7 seconds
0-100 mph: 8.0 seconds
Top Speed: 205 mph (330 km/h)

As we mentioned, Forza Motorsport 2 will be hitting stores in May, albeit the specific release date has yet to be announced. Keep checking back here on QJ for more updates.

This week's handful of Test Drive Unlimited screens show off the Maserati cars available in the game. Founded in 1914, Maserati has always been a symbol of luxury, power and prestige, nicely fitting for the beautiful tropical scenery of Oahu. The brand became legendary when Maserati introduced the 3500 GT line of cars in the late 50s. They became a real competitor to manufacturers like Aston Martin and Ferrari with the launch of this two-door coupe convertible. The 3500 GT will be one of the cars drivable in Test Drive Unlimited. The other is the MC12, a sleekly designed, powerful car with a 700 horsepower engine.

Players will be able to get their hands on the wheels when Test Drive Unlimited hits shelves in September.