Third-party Palatov D4 (Hillclimb AWD) Now Available

The D4 is an evolution of the Palatov Motorsport modular platform. It follows the design of the first prototype Palatov dp1, and shares most components with the more powerful Palatov D1. A version of this design was entered in the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hillclimb and took first place in the Unlimited class, with David Donner at the wheel. A replica of the 2012 PPIHC livery is included with the rFactor 2 version.

The design goal of the D4 was to put as much power as possible into as small and light a package as possible, while still being able to use it, and still provide a high level of safety. The Hillclimb configuration is the ultimate D4, with over 350hp in a AWD chassis weighing just over 425kg. Even the base Trackday configuration is still potent, with over 170hp, packaged in a car that weighs slightly more than 400kg.

Despite the light weight and small size, the D4 is designed to share the track with much larger cars, and is overbuilt for a car of its weight class.

Profile: http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/cars/palatov-motorsport-d4/
Download: http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/rf2dl/ (click order by date last updated to quickly find it).

Third-party project by PALATOV MOTORSPORT LLC & SLOW MOTION GROUP.

Mr. Dennis Palatov provided a lot of data and advice to ensure best possible correlation in the sim model vs. the real car. Much testing has been carried out on virtual circuits to compare data and performance with the same circuits of the real world.

To further facilitate this we built a private version of the Oregon Raceway Park Circuit, where Palatov Motorsport conduct most of their real world testing. This has enabled direct comparison with logged data and video from the real car.

We would first like to thank Jonathan Frost, the Palatov Motorsport Factory Pro Driver, who will drive a supercharged D2 at the upcoming Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in June, 2015.

3D remake and new spare parts by Alessio Contardi & Chris “redapg”
Original driver and driver/steering wheel animation by Alex Coutie
Skins, Helmet & Suit by LcR & Juergen-BY
New engine physics by Nicola Acciarri RFE and Chris “redapg”
New native turbine by Chris “redapg” & Nicola Acciarri RFE
Physic Consultants: Nicola Acciarri RFE & Chris “redapg”
Promo Video by Racefreak1976
Graphic, Physic and overall structure by Slow Motion RFE

 

yes

 

Random factoid: I know Dennis personally and I helped bring the dp4 to rF1 in 2010.

This is exciting!

 

Whoa, whoa, whoa!

What is the likelihood of this being released openly?

 

whoo!

i was under the impression oregon would be public...?

 

This little car is almost too much fun. I've spent the last 30 or so minutes smiling. Thank You.

 

same..well the last 20 or so...the first 5 i thought id be a badass & trick it out w/ best engine, rwd, etc...that 200mph sketch started playing in my head a few seconds in & i thought better

i just went w/ the simple trackday @ gingerman & its a great combo, perfect for me, one ill def be racing in the future. looking forward to driving the more souped up variants but dont think ill be racing them in awhile.

amazing car, on what must be ISI tires bc theyre like sex. absolutely love it & this will be getting a ton of mileage from me, thanks so much to everyone involved.

 

ok the hillclimb car is insane...easily the fastest time ive ever posted on the ring & the easiest ride around it too. is that thing real??

 

Really nice looking car.

WD guys

 

Congrats on the release, enjoy it everyone, I need a wheel...

 

Tim Wheatley, I think you`ve got a typo at this page http://rfactor.net/web/rf2/cars/palatov-motorsport-d4/

May be must be "Wheel degrees"?

 

Ha I'm just one big smile right now. What a great project this is. All the compliments are well deserved!

BTW:

I have a challenge for all you would-be () hardcore simmers out there:

Palatov D4 Custom.
Turbo stage II.
RWD.
Trackday rear wing.
Complete one... single... lap... of Nords, without spinning, going off track or crashing.
I dare ya!

Oh and I would probably need video evidence to believe you haha

 

"Bloody fantastic beast" Big thanks to all involved.

 

Excellent! Thankyou very much for this. Can't wait to get home and give it a go.

Cheers

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The missing Skins (as promised...)

Pics: http://www.mediafire.com/view/661st...339o6,i29mh1b3u604jlr/Gallery#661sttad221gpvx

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/download/go2yiof1ga4urfl/Palatov_D4.rfcmp

The "extra Skins" are packaged as an Update and are available for the Custom Class only.

Copy the rfcmp File into your Package Folder and install the Update with the Launcher or with the ModManager.

 

Ist wonderful to see this collaboration between dev, manufacturer and the Community.. Would love to see more of this.

What other mod cars have had a structure like this?

well done to everyone involved...

 

Wonderful effort by all parties.

Does anyone know if these tires use the new CPM?

 

Yes, they do

 

Great collaboration! Nice to see the community grow together!

 

It's this kind of collaboration that'll keep rFactor 2 on everyone's lips and minds for many years to come.

Ah and now we can look towards the cool Oregon test track as well. Good times indeed.