RaceRoom has added three LMDh Hypercars to its lineup, the BMW V8 M Hybrid, Porsche 963, and Lamborghini SC63. To cut to the point, the cars are available today here for just $9.36 each, bringing top-tier endurance racing prototypes to the free-to-play simulator.
Catching Up to the Competition
This launch addresses a significant gap in RaceRoom’s aging content library. While Le Mans Ultimate has focused exclusively on WEC content including these exact Hypercars, and iRacing has steadily added modern prototypes, RaceRoom has lagged behind in offering current-generation endurance racing cars.
The addition of the BMW V8 M Hybrid, Porsche 963, and Lamborghini SC63 puts RaceRoom back in contention for serious endurance racing, even if the platform itself shows its age in other areas like graphics and UI design.
Three Manufacturers, Three Different Approaches
All three cars utilize the spec LMDh hybrid system with Bosch motor generator units paired with manufacturer-specific twin-turbocharged V8 engines. The Virtual Energy management system operates similarly to fuel management, with drivers setting limits before and during races to manage stint length.
The hybrid system provides 3-6% fuel savings per lap compared to ICE-only cars, translating to approximately 150 liters saved over a 24-hour race. Battery recharge occurs during braking or when coating, with the brake-by-wire system seamlessly integrating with energy recovery.
Pricing Advantage
At $9.36 per car, while not cheap, the pricing far from exorbitant, and the free to play model makes this the most accessible implementation of a hypercar in any sim racing game. In comparison, Le Mans Ultimate includes these cars in its base package but requires ongoing subscription costs for full multiplayer access. iRacing offers similar content but at premium pricing with monthly subscription fees on top.
Platform Limitations
While this content brings RaceRoom closer to competitors in car selection, the platform itself continues to show age. Graphics quality trails modern simulators, the UI feels dated compared to newer titles, and the multiplayer ecosystem lacks the robust competition structures found in iRacing or the official WEC licensing of Le Mans Ultimate.
The Hypercar additions help close the content gap but don’t address RaceRoom’s fundamental platform limitations that have allowed newer competitors to gain ground.
The Bottom Line
RaceRoom’s Hypercar launch represents necessary modernization for a platform that had fallen behind in endurance racing content. The $9.36 pricing offers excellent value compared to subscription-based competitors, making modern prototypes accessible to more sim racers.
However, competitive content alone won’t solve RaceRoom’s challenges. The aging platform needs broader updates beyond car additions to truly compete with Le Mans Ultimate’s official licensing and iRacing’s established competitive ecosystem. These Hypercars are a step forward, but RaceRoom still has ground to cover.