One of the fan-favorite rFactor mods was iDT’s Formula BMW mod, highlighting the entry-level racing open-wheel series. Now, modder “Slow Motion” has released the authorized conversion of the Formula BMW mod for rFactor 2!

This conversion is not just a simple copy-paste job either. The tire model has been overhauled to feature the new Contact Patch Model, as well as the “Variable Steering Ratio” that is utilized in rFactor 2. Slow Motion has given great marks to the fidelity of iDT’s physics, and said that he only made minute amount of adjustments, to take advantage of rFactor 2’s technical enhancements.

The Formula BMW series was one of the top feeder series from 1998-2013, which helped launch careers of drivers such as Formula One Driver Nico Rosberg, IndyCar driver Graham Rahal, NASCAR driver Julia Landauer, and even former actor Frankie Muniz (who is actually featured in the mod!). The car features a 140 horsepower Inline-4 engine, mated to a Hewland six-speed sequential transmission. The car weighs only 455 kg (1,003 pounds) without the driver, so it is very lightweight and agile.

The car is available now from the official rFactor 2 forums. If this mod is anything like iDT’s mod for the original rFactor, it should be a blast to drive!