Test Drive Unlimited Guide to Class ‘A’ Cars & Unlockables

Added 09/27/2006 by Dakota Grabowski

Test Drive Unlimited was recently released on the Xbox 360. Its reception has been lukewarm with mixed reviews all over the net. Everyone has come to one conclusion though, the online portion is groundbreaking and is setting standards across the racing genre for multiplayer features.

With over 90 licensed cars in the game, we here at TalkXbox would like to bring to you one of our first guides to Test Drive. This guide will cover the class ‘A’ cars and their tuners. There are three levels of tuning your car to increase the speed, acceleration, handling, braking, and even the 0-60 timing. We want you to be the best driver you can be, so it’s best to start out with the best car that fits your needs. In the parentheses you’ll see how much your car will improve if you are to tune it.

The last portion of this guide is for those who are scratching their heads trying to figure out how to unlock a particular car. Well, we are ready let you in on the scoop and drive the secret cars in the game.

Class ‘A’ Cars:
Enzo Ferrari
Price: $650,000 ($100,000 Bronze Tune, $145,000 Silver Tune, $290,000 Gold Tune)
Max Speed: 217 mph (224 mph Bronze, 230 mph Silver, 239 mph Gold)
0-60: 3.4 sec (3.2 sec Bronze, 3.0 Silver, 2.9 Gold)
Dealership: Ferrari-Maserati in Waikiki


Chrysler ME Four-Twelve Concept Car
Price: No Price *unlockable*
Max Speed: 248 mph
0-60: 2.9 sec
Dealership: Chrysler in Kailua Heights
*Locked


Lamborghini Murcielago Coupe
Price: $280,000 ($70,000 Bronze Tune, $100,000 Silver Tune, $150,000 Gold Tune)
Max Speed: 206 mph (212 mph Bronze, 218 mph Silver, 226 mph Gold)
0-60: 3.6 sec (3.5 sec Bronze, 3.3 sec Silver, 3.1 sec Gold)
Dealership: Lamborghini in Maunalua or Mililani


Koenigseeg CCBS
Price: $400,000 ($70,000 Bronze Tune, $120,000 Silver Tune, $200,000 Gold Tune)
Max Speed: 239 mph (247 mph Bronze, 254 mph Silver, 263 mph Gold)
0-60: 3.4 sec (3.3 sec Bronze, 3.2 sec Silver, 3.0 sec Gold)
Dealership: European Independents in Mililani


Maserati MC12
Price: $750,000 ($150,000 Bronze Tune, $300,000 Silver Tune, $450,000 Gold Tune)
Max Speed: 205 mph (211 mph Bronze, 217 mph Silver, 225 mph Gold)
0-60: 3.8 sec (3.7 sec Bronze, 3.5 sec Silver, 3.4 sec Gold)
Dealership: Ferrari-Maserati in Wakiki


McLaren F1
Price: $1,000,000 ($100,000 Bronze Tune, $150,000 Silver Tune, $300,000 Gold Tune)
Max Speed: 240 mph (247 mph Bronze, 254 mph Silver Tune, 264 mph Gold Tune)
0-60: 3.2 sec (3.0 sec Bronze, 2.9 sec Silver, 2.8 Gold)
Dealership: British Independents in Pa’a La’a Kai


McLaren F1 GTR
Price: $1,500,000 ($100,000 Bronze Tune, $150,000 Silver Tune, $300,000 Gold Tune)
Max Speed: 211 mph (217 mph Bronze, 223 mph Silver, 232 mph Gold)
0-60: 2.9 sec (2.8 sec Bronze, 2.7 sec Silver, 2.7 sec Gold)
Dealership: British Independents in Pa’a La’a Kai


Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
Price: $460,000 ($75,000 Bronze Tune, $130,000 Silver Tune, $220,000 Gold Tune)
Max Speed: 207 mph (213 mph Bronze, 220 mph Silver, 228 mph Gold)
0-60: 3.5 sec (3.4 sec Bronze, 3.3 sec Silver, 3.2 sec Gold)
Dealership: Mercedes-Benz in Kapahulu


Pagani Zonda C12S
Price: $414,000 ($80,000 Bronze Tune, $80,000 Silver Tune, $125,000 Gold Tune)
Max Speed: 217 mph (224 mph Bronze, 230 mph Silver, 239 mph Gold)
0-60: 3.6 sec (3.5 sec Bronze, 3.3 sec Silver, 3.1 sec Gold)
Dealership: Italian Independents in Cemetery


Saleen S7 Twin-Turbo
Price: $555,000 ($81,000 Bronze Tune, $126,000 Silver Tune, $221,000 Gold Tune)
Max Speed: 226 mph (233 mph Bronze, 240 mph Silver, 249 mph Gold)
0-60: 2.8 sec (2.8 sec Bronze, 2.8 sec Silver, 2.7 Gold)
Dealership: US Independents Keolu Hills


Unlockable Cars
Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione
- Finish the “Tour of the Island” single player race challenge with the gold cup.

Ford Mustang GT-R Concept
- Finish the Convoy extra-challenges with the gold cup.

Ford Shelby Cobra Concept
- Finish the Top-Model extra-challenges with the gold cup.

Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept
- Finish the Speed solo challenges with the gold cup.

Chrysler Firepower Concept
- Finish the Transporter extra-challenges with the gold cup.

Chrysler ME FOUR-TWELVE
- Finish the Race solo challenges with the gold cup.

Volkswagen W12 Coupe
- Finish the Time solo challenges with the gold cup.

Volkswagen W12 Roadster
- Finish the Hitch-Hiker extra-challenges with the gold cup.


Check back next week to see our second guide covering the Class ‘B’ vehicles and more tips on how to play Test Drive Unlimited. For now, check out the forums and chat with us on your general reactions of the game.