Auto Modellista is a racing game developed and published by Capcom, first released on Sony's PlayStation 2 and subsequently, on Nintendo's GameCube and Microsoft's Xbox. It was Capcom's first driving game for fourteen years since the arcade game F-1 Dream, but they had previously distributed Ridge Racer 2 for the US market and both Test Drive 5 and Test Drive: Off-Road 2 (developed by Pitbull Syndicate) for the Japanese market.

Unlockables

Tamiya Kagegawa circuit
Complete the "Final" level (seven races without the mountain passes). There is a Strict Remote Controlled car challenge. Your car will not be as fast as it would be on an ordinary track. The speed is in MHz.

Gameplay Hints

Choosing the best car
If you are a beginner and do not know which car you will handle easily, try the Subarus. The Daihetisu company is also good. The Cappuccino is recommended for beginners. It works like a beauty, and while you win races you can unlock engines, turbines, and other items to make it go faster.

Car information
When you choose a car, pick any company. When the picture of a car appears, look at the triangle-like object. The triangle determines the amount of acceleration, maximum speed, and handling. If one of the points on the triangle stretches long towards turning, it indicates that the car turns well. If that point is fat, it indicates that the car turns very easily and pretty well. If both, then that car is very easy to turn. The same thing is indicated by the others (maximum speed and acceleration). Note: If the triangle does not go beyond the circle that you see, then that car is not as useful or good. The Subaru Impreza is recommended.

Turbo muffler explosion
Go on any course with a car you can put a turbo in (best with an Evo). Get up to top speed or just drive very fast. Suddenly, release the gas or hit the brakes. You will hear the turbo letting air out. Then, an explosion will come out of the muffler. This is a nice effect for editing replays.