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The Hirochi SBR4 is a sports car produced by Hirochi from 2013 to 2020.
Overview[]
As a modern sports car, the SBR4 is very fast and comes with electronic stability control, which means it drives amazingly stable. The SBR4 has a luxury interior intended to keep the driver and passengers comfortable at 40 mph or 140 mph. Two transmissions are available: a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) or a 6-speed manual. The car comes with a flat-4 engine with optional twin-turbochargers. It is prone to understeer when travelling at high speeds with the ESC on, but turning it off results in a more enjoyable track experience.
In the 0.16 update, the new fully electric eSBR was released, making it the first official car in BeamNG.drive to use an electric powertrain. It also has plenty of exterior and interior changes compared to petrol-powered models.
The SBR4 heavily resembles the Porsche Panamera, and the eSBR resembling the Taycan. Its flat-four engines may be inspired by the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, although, made much more powerful.
Configurations[]
RWD Base[]
The RWD Base model is the standard SBR4. It has a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre flat-4 producing 206 horsepower and a choice of either a manual or a DCT. It comes standard with Hirochi SunSport S wheels and weighs 1356 kg (2990 lb).
RWD S[]
The RWD S model is a sportier version of the standard RWD base model. The engine has a smaller displacement, but has been tuned with a turbocharger, raising peak power output to 296 hp. The RWD S is equipped with Hirochi SunSport RS wheels and sport coilover suspension in both the front and rear.
AWD S[]
The AWD S model is the same as the RWD S, except for its all-wheel drive system.
RWD Twin Turbo S[]
The RWD Twin Turbo S model comes with the 2.5 liter engine and stage-one twin turbochargers, boosting peak output to 345 horsepower. It also has upgraded sway bars, brakes, and coilovers. It comes with Hirochi TR89 wheels.
AWD Twin Turbo S[]
As with the S models, the only difference between the AWD Twin Turbo S and its RWD counterpart is the drive layout.
AWD Twin Turbo Stage 2[]
The AWD Twin Turbo Stage 2 edition is the most powerful SBR4 available to the public; its stage-two twin turbochargers give 448 horsepower. In an effort to efficiently transfer that power to speed, it has been given special Hirochi SBRS2 wheels and an all-wheel drive system. It averages a 3.2 second 0-60 time, but correctly timed shifts can reduce that time to 3.0 seconds with the manual transmission.
Hillclimb - Asphalt[]
The race-spec Hillclimb - Asphalt is the fastest official SBR4 configuration, powered by a tuned 800 horsepower flat-4. As it is a race car, though, it is not publicly available for sale. Features include all-wheel drive, a large hillclimb wing in place of the retractable spoiler, wider wheels and Turbo Rabbit fenders to accommodate them, and a large air funnel in the middle. It was added in version 0.6.1, with an accompanying Apex livery added in version 0.15.0.
eSBR 300[]
The entry-level eSBR 300 is powered by a single rear motor producing a decent 319 horsepower (hence the name). It comes with Hirochi Lightning wheels and special aerodynamic hubcaps.
eSBR 500[]
With an additional front motor and grey eSBR wheels, the eSBR 500 adds an additional 202 horsepower giving it 521 horsepower and a significant boost in acceleration.
eSBR 800[]
The high-end eSBR 800 has an upgraded front and rear motor, resulting in a total output of 796 horsepower. While its power is nothing to be laughed at, its 1660 kg (3660 lb) curb weight causes problems in corners, and its direct-drive transmission means it can't exceed 161 mph (259 kph) without modifying the final drive. It has black eSBR wheels, black rear bumper trim, and black taillight trim.
Trivia[]
- SBR4 stands for "shooting brake, rear-engined, 4 comfortable adults"