Written by Rennsport just took a big step back in time. Rennsport Touring Classics Part 1 is now live, bringing four legendary German and Italian touring cars from the golden era of Group A racing to the Early Access simulator. If you’ve been waiting for a proper reason to fire up a grid of screaming naturally aspirated engines and old-school liveries, this is it.
The update arrives as part of Rennsport’s ongoing content roadmap, developed by Sim Racing Studios. The studio has steadily built out its car and track roster since entering Early Access, and Touring Classics Part 1 marks its first dedicated dive into historic touring car racing rather than modern GT or prototype machinery. For a broader look at how the game has evolved, check out our other Rennsport coverage here on Simracing.Fan.
What Is Rennsport Touring Classics Part 1
Touring Classics Part 1 is a paid DLC pack for Rennsport that focuses squarely on the German touring car scene of the 1990s, one of the most fiercely contested and technically fascinating eras in motorsport history. Rather than adding a single car or track, the pack delivers a themed slice of content: four homologated touring cars and one historically significant circuit layout, all built around the same period.
This era shaped modern GT racing regulations, and it’s a natural fit for a simulator that has staked its reputation on laser-scanned tracks and high-fidelity car modeling. For simracers who grew up watching DTM and Group A battles, or who’ve simply read about them, Touring Classics Part 1 offers a chance to actually drive that history instead of just watching it on YouTube. It’s the kind of themed, era-specific content drop that tends to resonate deeply with players who care as much about motorsport history as they do about lap times.
Release Date and Platform Availability
Rennsport Touring Classics Part 1 is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, matching the multi-platform footprint Rennsport has built since its console launch. On PC, the DLC is sold through Steam for €14.99. There’s no separate purchase needed for console players beyond owning the base game, though the DLC itself is a paid add-on across all platforms.
The simultaneous cross-platform release stands out on its own. Many simracing titles stagger console content behind PC updates, so getting all three platforms on the same version at once is a good sign for how Rennsport’s live-service pipeline is maturing.
Content Included in Part 1
At its core, Touring Classics Part 1 bundles four cars and one track layout into a single themed package. The cars represent some of the biggest names from the German Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft and related Group A regulations, while the track is a historically accurate recreation of Hockenheimring before its early-2000s redesign.
Alongside the paid DLC, Rennsport also shipped a free update on the same day that adds two additional cars and a community-inspired track at no extra cost. That means even simracers who skip the paid pack still get new content to try, a nice way to keep the wider player base engaged.
New Cars List
The headline addition is a quartet of homologated touring cars from the 1990s Group A and DTM scene, each with a distinct driving character and engine layout. Here’s the full rundown of what’s included in the paid DLC:
| Car | Category | Era |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II | Group A Touring Car | Early 1990s DTM |
| BMW E30 M3 | Group A Touring Car | Late 1980s / Early 1990s Touring Cars |
| Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI | DTM Touring Car | Mid-1990s DTM |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class V6 DTM | DTM Touring Car | Late 1990s DTM |
On top of that, the free update adds two more cars outside the DLC pack: the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, a modern GT4-spec machine, and the Mercedes 190E HWA EVO.R, a heavily developed evolution of the classic 190E built by HWA. Together, the paid and free content give Rennsport a much broader spread across both historic and current-day machinery.
Tracks and Modes Covered
The centerpiece track for the DLC is Hockenheimring “Classic Revival,” a digital reconstruction of the circuit’s layout before its 2002 redesign. For anyone who’s only ever driven the modern, shortened Hockenheimring, this version restores the longer forest sections and different corner sequences that defined the track during the DTM’s classic era.
- Hockenheimring Classic Revival — paid DLC, pre-2002 layout reconstruction
- Thermalito — free update, originally a community mod by DDF Racer, officially adapted by Nukedrop
- Existing Rennsport track roster, including the Nordschleife, remains fully compatible with the new cars
Thermalito’s inclusion is a nice nod to the simracing community itself: taking a well-regarded fan-made mod and folding it into the official game, with credit to its original creator, is the kind of move that tends to earn goodwill among modders and players alike.
Key Features and Technical Highlights
Beyond the new cars and track, this update also carries a batch of technical work under the hood. Rennsport has leaned on its Unreal Engine 5 foundation and laser-scanning pipeline since Early Access began, and this release continues that focus while also addressing some existing rough edges in AI behavior and specific circuits.
- Four new Group A and DTM touring cars added via the Touring Classics Part 1 DLC
- Hockenheimring Classic Revival layout, a laser-scan-based recreation of the pre-2002 circuit
- Free update adding the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport and Mercedes 190E HWA EVO.R
- Free addition of the Thermalito track, adapted from a community mod
- AI improvement pass across the game
- Fixes targeting Sebring and the Founder’s Track
- General technical corrections bundled into the same patch
None of this reinvents Rennsport’s core simulation model, but it does show Sim Racing Studios actively working through community feedback on AI and specific track issues rather than just piling on new content and moving on. For a title still in Early Access, that kind of maintenance work matters just as much as flashy new cars.
How to Download and Access the Update
The free portion of the update, including the two bonus cars, the Thermalito track, and all the technical fixes, downloads automatically the next time you launch Rennsport on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X|S. No extra steps are needed there.
To get the Touring Classics Part 1 DLC itself, PC players can purchase it directly through Steam for €14.99, where it appears as an add-on tied to the base Rennsport listing. Console players can find the same DLC through their respective platform stores. Once purchased, the four touring cars and the Hockenheimring Classic Revival layout become available in single player, practice, and any multiplayer sessions that support the content.
What’s Next for Rennsport
The “Part 1” naming is a clear signal that more Touring Classics content is planned, though specific details on a Part 2 haven’t been confirmed yet. Given how Rennsport has approached content so far, splitting releases into themed, incremental drops rather than one giant update, it’s reasonable to expect further additions building on this touring car era down the line.
In the meantime, Rennsport continues to position itself as a modern alternative to established sims like iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione, leaning on official licensing and laser-scanned circuits such as the Nordschleife to differentiate itself. Touring Classics Part 1 fits that strategy well: it’s licensed content built around a specific, well-loved motorsport era rather than a generic car pack.
For now, simracers interested in Group A and DTM history have a genuinely new option to explore, and the free additions mean there’s something for everyone regardless of whether you pick up the paid DLC. Keep an eye on our Sim Updates section for confirmation on a possible Part 2 once Sim Racing Studios shares more details.
FAQ: Rennsport Touring Classics Part 1
What cars are included in Rennsport Touring Classics Part 1?
The DLC includes four touring cars: the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II, BMW E30 M3, Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class V6 DTM.
Is Touring Classics Part 1 free or paid?
It’s a paid DLC, priced at €14.99 on Steam for PC. Console pricing follows the same tier through their respective stores. However, a separate free update released alongside it adds two more cars and a new track at no cost.
What track comes with the DLC?
The DLC includes Hockenheimring “Classic Revival,” a recreation of the circuit’s layout as it existed before its 2002 redesign.
What’s included in the free update?
The free update adds the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, the Mercedes 190E HWA EVO.R, and the Thermalito track, which was adapted from a community mod originally created by DDF Racer. It also includes AI improvements and fixes for Sebring and the Founder’s Track.
Which platforms support Touring Classics Part 1?
The update is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S simultaneously.
Will there be a Touring Classics Part 2?
The “Part 1” naming strongly suggests more content is planned for this theme, though no official details on a second installment have been announced yet.
Source: bsimracing.com
