11:44 (BST), 02/05/2008
Race Driver: GRID
Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS
A special addition to the already impressive line-up of racing cars in this all-new racing game, the Gamestation branded BMW 320SI E90 is based on the BMW 3 series with a highly tuned version of the road car’s 2.0 litre engine and the capacity to reach a staggering 150 mph. The Gamestation BMW also has 275 bhp, transforming the humble road car into a monster racing machine that would effortlessly fetch a whopping £160,000. For special preview footage of the racing car visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFeNyeay278
Pre-orders for Codemasters’ latest release, Race Driver: GRID will be taken at Gamestation stores nationwide as well as online from Friday 2nd May, ready for the launch on 30th May. The game offers players an all-new and intense racing experience, taking them to amazing race locations in over three continents where they will compete in an unprecedented variety of racing events. Packed with the most powerful race cars - new and classic, circuit and drift - players will compete to conquer the most prestigious official race tracks including Aston Martin, Koenigsegg and Paganand. Challenging city-based competitions in the likes of San Francisco and Detroit allow players to go beyond before going through to road events and urban street races in the Far East where night races take drivers through neon illuminated cities and outlying mountain roads.
Race Driver: GRID costs from £29.99 and is compatible with XBox 360, Playstation 3, DS Lite* and PC. Available to pre-order and buy from over 240 Gamestation stores nationwide you can also order the game online at www.gamestation.co.uk.
Gamestation also stocks the other latest games and consoles, both new and pre owned, in addition to the full range of iPods, accessories and collectable items.
*The Gamestation BMW racing car is not available on DS Lite
All dates and prices are correct at the time of release going out
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