This guide aims to:

• Correctly identify all appearing vehicles in a basic level
  
• Help people who wants to know more about cars in Retrowave

I will be not going to list differences of every trim and model of the production line, please visit another informational sites or owners' forum to read more in-depth tips/guide.

FOR EXPERTS AND FELLOW ENTHUSIASTS: Corrections on wrongly written parts of this guide are always welcome, just write it down below in the comments.

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1) Exterior


Design of the DeLorean, and its SS304 unpainted stainless steel is iconic enough to not confuse with any other cars.

• Hood

We can safely assume that ingame model is based on later model.

• Rim

Early batch had almost matte grey rims complete with matching cap.

• Rear view

Our DeLorean here is US spec.

• Suspension height

To comply with infamous US bumper height law, DMC had no choice but to bump up suspensions.
we can see that the ingame car received some aftermarket treatment in this regard.

2) Interior


Matches with ingame model/textures.

• Radio

Sometime in 1982 they switched the radio, and it was a minor improvement.
ingame texture shows the older Craig model.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀-Enzo Ferrari, F40 was the last ferrari went into production with his direct approval.

1) Exterior



F40 was an unique model, while cars like Venturi 400GT and Koenig Testarossa possess similar look, you'll have no problem telling apart F40 from those cars.

• Front view

American bumper regulation strikes again, giving F40 a huge splitter and moustache. and side lights in literal side of the car. thankfully, our F40 is an original spec.

• Rear view

Same rules, addition of wide thick black strip bumper and foglights are moved to side in US export version. ingame model has, for some reason, LM's look.

2) Interior


Matches with ingame model/textures.

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1) Exterior

• Front view between different Ladas

Ton of different models with various production changes, but it is clear our riced ride is indeed an 2106, which is pretty much the cheaper version of 2103.

• Rear view between different Ladas

Same notes as above.

• Materials



from early 80s, VAZ factories began to replace details with plastic counterparts to reduce production costs and to look 'modern'. here is the list of changes:


2) Interior


Somewhat matches with crude, lowpoly ingame model that does not even feature working steering wheel.


Modernized later variant.

• Fujiwara Takumi's plate from 'Initial D'

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1) Exterior

• Comparison of similar looking japanese hatchbacks in the era

Imagery of 86 is iconic thanks to popular anime Initial D, but similar design cue and its characteristics were generally popular among japanese carmakers in mid 80s.

• Front view

There's only minor differences between all AE85/AE86 Trueno models, you'll need to pop up hood to properly identify. lack of corner lights suggests our AE86 is one of the early models, assuming it's not upgraded from AE85.

• Taillights

Same notes as above.

2) Interior


If mirrored, matches the ingame texture and model apart from aftermarket steering wheel.


Digital dash was also offered to buyers.

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1) Exterior

Despite some similarities, 3rd gen camaro is easily identifiable from other cars in the era.

• Front view

Front bumper design suggests our camaro is 1985+.

• Rear view

Additional brake light aka CHMSL is in rear spoiler. confirms ingame camaro is a 1987+ model.

2) Interior

1990 is the only production year with mix of pre-1991 exterior and newly introduced interior.
ingame model clearly shows airbag steering wheel therefore it's a 1990 model.

1) Exterior

• Front view

Shelby's tweaked 1968 version of mustang is all buffed up, sporting a unique look. there is no exterior differences between '68 GT350/GT500/GT500KR.

• Rear view

Same as the above.

2) Interior


Matches with the ingame interior.

1) Exterior

• Front view

Rims, full painted bumpers, wider body, lack of hood ornament and fender vents says this one is a GNX indeed.

• Rear view

Same as the above.

2) Interior

Matches the ingame interior.

• Keisuke Takahashi's plate from 'Initial D'

1) Exterior


FD RX-7 has iconic design cues incomparable to other JDM cars, you should have no problem identifying it.

• Front bumper

Facelift '99 spec'.

• Taillights

Circular post-'96 ones.

• Spoiler


'99 spec' with a blacked look.

• Badges

After mazda ditched the efini brand, 'Winged M' badges replaced the former.

2) Interior


Despite the debadging, 'Spirit R' emblem is clearly visible in car's dash model. gauges were originally colored black, but changed to white in 2000. apart from the Momo montecarlo it is identical.

1) Exterior

• Front view

Ingame model has chrome bumper, white foglights under it with no visible mesh grille. no 'crosshatch' or single side vents, chromed windshield frame. ~'69.

• Rear view


~'73 chrome bumper, ~'69 non-square exhaust, `69~ taillights with reverse lights.

2) Interior


There's some square shaped thingy on passenger side textures, i'll assume that as a map pocket that was present in corvettes starting from 1969.

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1) Exterior

• Front view


The one we have is 512TR without a doubt.

• Rear view


Same as the above, also 512TR saw no exterior changes during its 2-year production period.

2) Interior

Matches with the ingame interior.

1) Exterior

• Front view of 911s among different generations


• Rear view of 911s among different generations

The car has characteristics of 930.

!NOTE! Appearance of racing models GREATLY varies, especially for the 934/5(ten converted 934's with 935 parts, VIN 9307700951~9307700960) and 935's, it's safe to say every car is unique. comparison below presents ONLY ONE example of such line of cars.

• Front view of different 930 based racing models


• Rear view of different 930 based racing models

Ingame car has bodywork that's first seen in 934.

2) Interior


General layout fits.


Interior of non-racing production version of 930 ('76 Carrera) for comparison.

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1) Exterior

• Front view


All countach models shared pretty much all of bodywork with little changes.

• Rear view


Notice the different engine cover on Quattrovalvole compared to its predecessors.

• Side skirts



Added in mid-1987.

• US spec
Most owners had bulkier bumpers immediately removed for obvious reason, just like how our countach has larger US side lights but none of them added clutters.

2) Interior

Ingame model lacks aircon but general layout fits the real life car.

• Hideo Minagawa's plate in 'Initial D'.(originally JZA80 Toyota Supra)

1) Exterior

• Front view between different R35's

You can tell it from grille our GTR's the latest 2017~ version.

• Rear view between different R35's

Updated taillights, again points us to 2017~.

• NISMO - front


• NISMO - rear

2017's NISMO tuned R35 is an exact match of ingame model as you can see in the pictures.

2) Interior



Exact match apart from the removed GT-R logo, despite being a vehicle of japanese origin, ingame car has a LHD interior unlike other cars.

1) Exterior

• Front view


Emblem on the center of front bumper already tells ingame car is SE30.

• Rear view

Left reverse light on rear bumper is incorrectly emitting red light ingame for some reason.

• SE30 Jota

Small number of SE30s were converted with kits as 'Jota' spec, and they can be identified with SV-style dual vents clearly visible on their engine cover and body. our car is Jota.

2) Interior


SE30's steering wheel is unique, and that said wheel and layout fits the ingame model.

1) Exterior

For the differences between early base 911 models check the 1.11 Porsche 934 section.
RWB's Akira Nakai tuned this car for HOONIGAN's Brian Scotto.

2) Interior


Exact match.

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1) Exterior


No explanation needed.

2) Interior


Matches with ingame interior.

1) Exterior

• Comparison of wedge concept cars in the era

Wedge design was real popular in the 60-80s, and as you can see, front view of Stratos Zero fits the ingame model perfectly.

• Rear view


Fits.

2) Interior

Also an exact match.

For the differences between wedge concept cars check the 1.17 Stratos Zero section.

1) Exterior

Design cues of Carabo later reappears in Lamborghini Countach. (check section 1.12 5000QV for more info)

2) Interior

Does not match the ingame model, ingame dash looks more like the one from Lambo Countach. also digital dash ingame is broken and displays random pre entered values.

Single-year production model that was a failure on sales(mostly because of OPEC embargo related to Yom Kippur war), nicknamed 'Ken-Mary' because of Nissan commercials of the era featuring the ideal couple respectively named Ken and Mary.

GM B-body classic, wheel arch cover, no two-tone on top. ingame model looks weirdly compact for a full sized sedan.

Only post-00s traffic vehicle.

No CHMSL or extended bumpers in sight, ~1985.

Side mirror placement and rear wheel arch with no cover of any sort, quarter rear window shape says it's '93~'94. rear fascia of the car is entirely different from the real example.

Touring wagon model is introduced in 1987. ingame model is fitted with older pre-facelift taillights, circle headlights are completely visible and not obstructed by grille, US spec.

1989~ 190E, alloy wheels (1986+), updated side moldings and bumper (1989+)

Has a 'Eleanor' style aftermarket front bumper from 2000 remake of 1974 movie Gone in 60 Seconds and Shelby-style rear look, but there's no side vents of any sort. i'd rule out this car as a replica. for a comparison of '67-'68 mustangs, read 1.6 '68 Shelby page from Drivable Vehicles section.

Completely roundish bumper, turn indicators in lower pos. (~1972) taillights are post-facelift. T1-ish paint finish.

Assuming lower black part in front as a second radiator grille, it's 1983+, round headlights were replaced with square ones in 1985.

Non-sport 'UR' version, Euro spec.

'70 front and rear.

240Z's smaller bumper and turn lights, can't be 260Z or 280Z.

1974~ grille.