Atari have revealed two magnificent new additions to their on-line computer game "Test Drive Unlimited", cars that inspires awe and jealousy among car owners today: the Maserati 3500 GT and the MC12. These new additions are the latest Italian brands to join the "massively open online racing" game as last month saw the Alfa Romeo GT Coupé and 8c Competizione being added.

The name “Maserati” invokes images of luxury, power and prestige. It’s exactly the make of car one would imagine seeing cruising around the lush and tropical island of Oahu. Maserati’s grand history of manufacturing dates back to 1914, but in the late 50’s they decided that they’d take on the Gran Turismo market and introduced the 3500 GT line of cars.

With the ability for thousands of gamers to play simultaneously, Test Drive Unlimited is M.O.O.R.: Massively Open Online Racing. This is a truly unprecedented experience for racing gamers and is the ultimate automotive experience for car enthusiasts. Once in the game, players can visit the most sophisticated car dealers to purchase new vehicles or simply take them for a spin. Gamers can then participate in 16 player races or take vehicles for a drive on over 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian roads and pass by thousands of other real players. Further, players can collect and trade rare performance parts and customize each vehicle to make it one-of-a-kind. Finally, gamers win races, challenges, missions and tournaments to earn credits and purchase new cars, rare performance parts, clothes, apparel, homes and garages.

There are two types of Maserati games will be able to choose from when Test Drive Unlimited launches the brand and both are shining examples of grace and power on the road. In 1960, Maserati introduced a version of the 3500 that had a shorter chassis for greater handling and direction. Often compared to the Ferrari 250 and Aston Martin DB4, this two-door coupe convertible was one of the most advanced cars of its day. The 3500 GT is definitely one for players to have in their collection of cars from Test Drive Unlimited. Meanwhile, the sleek design of the MC12 is just the start when talking about this Maserati supercar.
 

It boasts a 700 horsepower engine and goes 0-60 in 3.8 seconds; it is one of the most desirable and incredible cars featured in Test Drive Unlimited. In 2005, only 35 were made. Players can now enjoy this prime example of technological excellence in Atari’s Test Drive Unlimited.

Test Drive Unlimited is redefining the racing genre online with M.O.O.R.: Massively Open Online Racing. It is the only game that allows for literally thousands of gamers to play within the same game world simultaneously. The seamless online connection offers unlimited new challenges, opponents and competitions as well as monthly additions of vehicles, aftermarket parts, clothes and apparel; More than 125 licensed vehicles from exclusive manufacturers including Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes, Saleen, Shelby, and Jaguar; Realistic vehicles: Amazing render quality and unrivalled interior details including full car functions such as radio, electric windows, horn, wipers and more; Personalization: Upgrade each car with options from the actual manufacturers’ catalogue. Players create characters, buy new homes and garages, and tune and upgrade vehicles with aftermarket parts; Create challenges or races from more than 50 game rules and settings. Upload your created challenges online to become part of the player community; A gathering of communities: Players can create or join a club to talk, chat, trade, race or organize club-based competitions and tournaments; and simplified match making and division based rankings make this game the most comprehensive and accessible online racing experience.