Sim Gaming Expo 2026 - Chicago, Sept 18–20
North America's first expo for sim racing, flight & VR. Test the latest gear, meet the creators, score show-only deals. Schaumburg, Chicago - September 18–20.
Race Sim Studio has officially launched the GT-M Cortex V8, marking the first release in its new GT-M Championship Phase 3 Pack for Assetto Corsa. The launch begins a new content cycle that will gradually introduce six GT racing machines over approximately the next twelve months.
According to Race Sim Studio, the Cortex V8 has been developed with a strong focus on driving feel, force feedback quality, detailed cockpit systems, and accurately recreating the characteristics of its naturally aspirated V8 engine. The studio states that extensive research and testing were carried out to deliver the expected GT-M series standards.
Images: Race Sim Studio
Verified purchase options at lowest current prices:
Alongside the individual vehicle release, Race Sim Studio has also opened sales for the complete GT-M Championship Phase 3 Pack. The package includes six planned cars that will release progressively over the coming year.
The complete lineup currently includes:
Early buyers can currently purchase the full package at a discounted introductory price. The price is expected to increase gradually as additional vehicles become available.
The newly released Cortex V8 arrives with several notable features:
Race Sim Studio describes Phase 3 as an evolution of the technology introduced during Phase 2, bringing further improvements to vehicle systems, physics accuracy, visuals, and usability.
Several upcoming cars have already been outlined by the developers:
The GT-M Lux V8 Evo represents the next generation of the Lux platform and will adopt the latest GT-M technologies.
The GT-M Lanzo T V8 joins the series as an entirely new platform.
The GT-M Blackthorn V8 introduces a modern front-engine GT race car design.
The GT-M Toyama V8 is being developed as a new GT project built around updated GT-M standards.
Finally, the GT-M Nisumo V6 is planned as the final vehicle in the collection and is expected to complete the six-car championship lineup.
Pack owners automatically receive future vehicle releases
The release of the Cortex V8 starts what appears to be a long-term content rollout for GT-M fans, with five additional vehicles still scheduled to arrive throughout the Phase 3 development cycle.
The release of the GT-M Cortex V8 marks the beginning of a larger content roadmap. Race Sim Studio is taking a progressive approach with the GT-M Championship Phase 3 Pack, allowing players to access the first vehicle immediately while additional content arrives over the next year.
For Assetto Corsa players and GT racing fans, the long-term appeal will likely depend on how consistently the remaining vehicles are delivered and whether the overall package maintains a balanced and polished driving experience across the entire lineup. With five more cars still in development, Phase 3 is only at its starting point, but the Cortex V8 gives players an early look at the direction Race Sim Studio plans to take moving forward.
