Racing simulator Rennsport receives Touring Classics Part 1 expansion with historic Hockenheimring circuit, legendary 90s touring cars, and significant AI improvements

Rennsport has just announced the release of the Touring Classics Part 1 DLC, an expansion that promises to transport players back to the golden era of 90s touring cars. The update arrives with a 50% discount on the Standard Edition of the game, making this the perfect time to enter the world of simulation racing.

Hockenheimring “Classic Revival”: The forest returns

The main highlight of Touring Classics Part 1 is the digital reconstruction of the legendary Hockenheimring in its original forest layout, eliminated for FIA safety reasons in 2002. This iconic circuit, which defined decades of Formula 1 and Touring Classics history, has been meticulously recreated by combining the historic layout with the simulator’s modern infrastructure.

While not an exact replica of the original, the soul of the circuit has been preserved – long, lethal, and blind. The ultra-fast forest straights that made Hockenheim famous are back, offering an intense racing experience with no compromises for modern safety. It’s like traveling back in time to an era when courage mattered more than regulations.

Arsenal of 90s machines

The Touring Classics Part 1 DLC brings four legendary machines that represent the pinnacle of 90s touring car engineering. These are pure vehicles, without electronic assists – just metal and determination:

Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II “Cosworth”

An exercise in aggression with widened wheels and pure mechanical feedback. This icon demands you feel the grip through the steering wheel – if you’re not feeling it, you’re not driving at the limit.

BMW E30 M3

The definitive icon. With a surgical S14 engine and chassis balance that became the industry gold standard, the M3 is agile, communicative, and punishes any driving error.

Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI

An Italian anomaly with advanced all-wheel-drive system and a ferocious V6. This car doesn’t corner – it attacks. Total commitment is required, letting mechanical grip pull you through the chaos.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class V6 DTM

A technological brute with a high-revving V6 engine and aerodynamics that glue the car to the asphalt. It represents the characteristic excess of the mid-90s.

Free content: Thermalito and new cars

In addition to premium content, Rennsport has added free content for all players:

Thermalito, originally a community mod created by DDF Racer and enhanced in partnership with Nukedrop, is now an official track. While it doesn’t have the clinical perfection of laser-scanned tracks, it makes up for it with pure technical flow and precision.

Two new cars also arrive for free:

• HWA EVO.R: A modern homage to the Touring Classics spirit, born to conquer the Green Hell
• Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport: Mid-engine and perfect balance, offering modern high downforce in contrast to the nervous 90s cars

Completely overhauled artificial intelligence

The Rennsport development team has implemented significant AI improvements, making races against the computer more realistic and fair:

• Collision Awareness: AI now better avoids contact with humans and other AI
• Cornering Logic: Improved calculation of braking zones and racing lines
• Line Discipline: More faithful use of racing lines
• Race Starts: Adjusted start logic for cleaner launches
• Performance Balance: AI operates within the same physical limitations as players
• Cross-Class Consistency: Leveled performance parity
• Pit Lane Behavior: Improved navigation for entry, exit, and speed limits

Customization explosion: 378 new liveries

Rennsport has answered community requests with a massive livery expansion:

• 20 exclusive Touring Classics liveries (free for DLC owners)
• 348 RENNSPORT Cup liveries available for 50 RENN$ each
• 8 exclusive Hall of Fame liveries for official league winners

Technical fixes and improvements

The update also brings critical stability fixes:

• Resolution of crashes when returning to the main menu
• Fix for crash during benchmark
• Penalty logic adjustments
• Grid corrections at Sebring
• Removal of erroneous decals on Porsche 911 GT1
• User interface and garage filter improvements

Availability and pricing

The Touring Classics Part 1 DLC is now available, with servers undergoing approximately 3 hours of maintenance during deployment. The Standard Edition of Rennsport is 50% off for a limited time, making this the ideal moment to try the simulator that’s winning over racers around the world.

Technical Information:

• Platform: PC
• Genre: Racing Simulator
• Developer: Rennsport
• DLC Release: June 2026