ShowDown is the latest new game mode in CSR2 and you can win some nice prizes there if you use the right strategy.
With every ShowDown Event, I will post here how the eligible cars will perform and which one you should use.
Champion ShowDown (September 21st, 2022)
Here’s the ShowDown roaster for the upcoming Champions ShowDown:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 4 | 10.063 | soon | |
| Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) | 4 | 10.187 | 12.718 | Click here |
| BMW i8 | 4 | 11.392 | 13.399 | Click here |
| BMW ACS8 | 4 | 11.444 | 14.030 | Click here |
| Dodge Viper ACR | 4 | 11.781 | 14.403 | Click here |
So, I personally recommend running the Porsche as it was a Prestige Car not too long ago and it’s almost as fast as the Cadillac and you very likely have it already well-upgraded.
I could now also say that the roaster is the same one we had for the RS7 Sportback ShowDown already and that not only Natural Motion gets more and more non-creative with new cars, but I’ve done that enough in the past so I hope you enjoy the ShowDown and get as much rewards as possible.
Elite ShowDown (September 15th, 2022)
Here’s the roaster for the next Elite ShowDown
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang ’10th Anniversary Edition RTR’ Spec 5 | 5 | 7.403 | – | 9.097 | Click here |
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 7.709 | 9.969 | Click here |
| Jaguar XJ220 | 5 | 7.461 | 7.995 | 9.638 | Click here |
| Bugatti EB110 SS | 5 | 7.694 | 9.673 | 11.176 | Click here |
Good news for most player that already have built the Shelby Super Snake after it was featured in that many events, it’s actually running well enough to compete if you have pumped up some Elite Levels.
Illinois ShowDown (September 7th, 2022)
Along with the Chicago Main Event for the American Road Trip there’s also this ShowDown running that will let you win the #5 lock-in car, the Chevrolet NASCAR Next Gen Camaro ZL1:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZinger 21C | 5 | 6.669 | 8.771 | Click here |
| SSC Tuatara Striker | 5 | 6.677 | ||
| Hennessy 2022 Venom F5 | 5 | 6.792 | 8,232 | Click here |
| Chevrolet NASCAR Next Gen Camaro ZL1 | 5 | 6.852 | 9.931 | Click here |
| Dodge Challenger MOPAR Drag Pak | 5 | 6.892 | 10.048 | Click here |
| SCG 007 | 5 | 6.897 | ||
| Ford 2016 GT LM | 5 | 7.005 | ||
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 9.969 | Click here |
| Cadillac CTS-V | 4 | 10.431 | 13.344 | Click here |
| Dodge Viper GTS | 4 | 10.696 | 14.001 | Click here |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk | 4 | 13.822 | 11.515 | Click here |
For most players, the Shelby Super Snake will be the car of choice but I highly doubt that you will be able to win the prize car with it as there are simply so many cars that will run below 7 seconds. The T4 cars will not get far at all, either.
Champion ShowDown (September 8th, 2022)
Here’s the roaster for the new Champion ShowDown:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica | 5 | 7.458 | 9.851 | Click here |
| Aston Martin DBS Superleggera | 5 | 7.761 | ||
| Jaguar F-TYPE R Convertible | 5 | 8.143 | 9.582 | Click here |
| Audi 2016 R8 V10 plus Coupe | 5 | 8.283 | 9.809 | Click here |
I will update the missing tunes in the next days but you can already see the final times.
Elite ShowDown (September 1st, 2022)
Here’s the new Elite ShowDown and it’s not a very surprising one:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini LB Silhouette Huracan Coupe | 5 | 7.470 | 7.982 | 9.269 | Click here |
| Mazda RX-7 Rocket Bunny | 4 | 9.680 | 10.482 | 12.726 | Click here |
| Honda LB NSX | 4 | 9.882 | 10.472 | 12.728 | Click here |
We didn’t see the LB NSX for quite some time but as pretty much every player can run the Lamborghini, this will be your car of choice here.
Champion ShowDown (August 25th, 2022)
Back to a regular roaster for the Champions ShowDown:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi ABT RS7-R | 4 | 9.934 | 13.364 | Click here |
| TVR Griffith | 4 | 10.002 | 11.494 | Click here |
| M5 CS | 4 | 10.113 | 12.085 | Click here |
| BMW VARIS M4 GTS | 4 | 10.341 | 12.267 | Click here |
The fastest car will be the previous season MileStone car but with the TVR Griffith you might be able to get along as well. The M5 CS is not that far behind and a solid dyno beater so I’d say for most players a good option to run.
Elite ShowDown (August 18th, 2022)
The new ELite ShowDown with pretty unexciting selection:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 488 Pista Spider | 5 | 7.472 | 7.747 | 11.318 | Click here |
| Porsche 911 R | 5 | 7.889 | 7.941 | 11.558 | Click here |
| Chevrolet 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible | 4 | 9.989 | 10.239 | 13.381 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vantage | 4 | 10.314 | 10.622 | 12.771 | Click here |
Some classic cars and i don’t think there will be any big surprises.
Champion ShowDown (August 11th, 2022)
The new Champion ShowDown is kind-of a weird roaster so please take it with a grain of salt before it starts. I mean if it happens like that most players will have not the worst time:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCG 004C | 5 | 7.363 | 9.999 | Click here |
| BMW M8 Competition Convertible | 5 | 7.962 | ||
| Porsche 911 Speedster | 5 | 8.001 | 11.231 | Click here |
| Audi Vorsteiner R8 VRS | 5 | 8.099 | 9.59 | Click here |
| Ford ROUSH Stage 3 Mustang | 5 | 8.468 | 9.804 | Click here |
So, the M8 Convertible is listed as APEX car but is not, it significantly slower than the SCG and as the Porsche 911 Speedster is quite a dyno-beater, the Prestige Cup car is actually so close in final time that they can be considered equal. So please wait with upgrading the M8 Convertible until the final event starts and you might save yourself a good bunch of cash upgrading the useless M8.
Elite ShowDown (August 4th, 2022)
The new “normal” Slite ShowDown for the next season is coming:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saleen S7 Twin Turbo | 5 | 7.103 | 7.578 | 10.047 | Click here |
| Mustang ’10th Anniversary Edition RTR’ Spec 5 | 5 | 7.403 | – | 9.097 | Click here |
| Lamborghini LB Silhouette Huracan Coupe | 5 | 7.470 | 7.982 | 9.269 | Click here |
| Ferrari 488 Pista Spider | 5 | 7.472 | 7.747 | 11.318 | Click here |
| SUBARU 2020 BRZ tS | 5 | 7.895 | 8.167 | 9.511 | Click here |
For most players, the LB Silhouette Huracan will be the car of choice, simply because so many have it upgraded well or maxed and the Saleen S7 needs to be Elite Level 30+ at least to beat it. The Mustang RTR is nice, but was a paid car some time ago. I think most players will be happy with the car roaster here.
Champion ShowDown (July 28th, 2022)
In the shadow of the New Mexico ShowDown (see below), there’s also the Champions ShowDown happening, without big surprises:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rocket Bunny Boss Aero 240X (S14) | 5 | 7.522 | 9.741 | Click here |
| Bentley Mulliner Bacalar | 5 | 7.872 | 9.521 | Click here |
| Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye | 5 | 7.962 | 9.578 | Click here |
| McLaren Liberty Walk 650S | 5 | 8.277 | 9.931 | Click here |
The miletone car is ahead of all others, as usual, and with the Liberty Walk 650S and Mulliner Bacalar. The Bentley is not that rare as it was the milestone car I think last year plus featured in one or two events and only beats the Dodge by a little so I think unless you want to invest in the Rocket Bunny Nissan, the Dodge is probably the best bet as you already have it upgraded from the previous Prestige Cup.
New Mexico ShowDown (July 24th, 2022)
Also along with the 4th main event of the Made in America Series (Albuquerque – learn more here), there’s also a ShowDown event happening that will let you win the Ford NASCAR Next Gen Mustang if you use the right car to get to 1400 trophies
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 | 5 | 6.835 | 8.839 | Click here |
| Ford NASCAR Next Gen Mustang | 5 | 6.841 | 8.757 | Click here |
| SSC Tuatara | 5 | 6.934 | 10.477 | Click here |
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 9.969 | Click here |
| Koenigsegg Agera RS | 5 | 7.478 | 9.491 | Click here |
| Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse | 5 | 7.546 | 9.021 | Click here |
| Bugatti Veyron ‘Jean Bugatti’ | 5 | 7.598 | 11.196 | Click here |
| Bugatti Veyron ‘Ettore Bugatti’ | 5 | 7.657 | 9.987 | Click here |
| Cadillac CTS-V | 4 | 10.431 | 13.344 | Click here |
| Dodge Viper GTS | 4 | 10.696 | 14.001 | Click here |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk | 4 | 13.822 | 11.515 | Click here |
ATTENTION!!! I haven’t included the T3 and T2 cars here, it makes no sense using them unless they are your only option. Don’t expect to come anywhere close to the prize car in this ShowDown with them.
The full line-up is quite interesting. I think most players want and will run the SSC Tuatara as it will dominate, but you need at least 4 Stage 6 upgrades to get it fast as it will be significantly slower than the other ones at Stage 5.
As F2P your chances are running the Shelby Super Snake, it can pretty well compete with the top cars if you have it maxed upgrades (which you should as there have been so many free crates in the past months that you should have all Stage 6 upgrades) and at least at Elite Custom level 35.
I personally also doubt that any of the T4 cars will get you close to the 1400 trophies, even when fully maxed…
Elite ShowDown (July 21st, 2022)
The new Elite ShowDown is coming up with no real big surprises and a clear priority:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini LB Silhouette Huracan Coupe | 5 | 7.470 | 7.982 | 9.269 | Click here |
| Mazda RX-7 Rocket Bunny | 4 | 9.680 | 10.482 | 12.726 | Click here |
| Honda LB NSX | 4 | 9.882 | 10.472 | 12.728 | Click here |
| BMW VARIS M4 GTS | 4 | 10.341 | 11.727 | 12.267 | Click here |
| Nissan Silvia (S15) Rocket Bunny | 4 | 10.399 | 10.987 | 13.133 | Click here |
The LB Huracan Silhouette (a car that every player should have, pull or build) is clear in favor and probably the car most people will run. The other options are also cars that you see a lot, but I’m afraid running a T4 car will make it hard to get the Stage 6 part for the upcoming Prestive Cup.
Champion ShowDown (July 14th, 2022)
For the Champions ShowDown this season we have the clear situation that the previous milestone car, the SLR 722 will beat all other cars by far:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren 722 SLR Edition | 5 | 7.211 | 9.881 | Click here |
| Lamborghini LB Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce | 5 | 8.022 | 9.646 | Click here |
| BAC Mono | 5 | 8.293 | 10.178 | Click here |
| Audi R8 Spyder V10 | 5 | 8.319 | 9.643 | Click here |
I mean, it’s not as big of a surprise as it was accessible to so many players as the anniversary car, so NaturalMotion want to make sure that we all now invest into the car.
Elite ShowDown (July 7th, 2022)
The new Elite ShowDown is coming up with no real big surprises:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari 488 Pista Spider | 5 | 7.472 | 7.747 | 11.318 | Click here |
| Porsche 911 R | 5 | 7.889 | 7.941 | 11.558 | Click here |
| Chevrolet 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible | 4 | 9.989 | 10.239 | 13.381 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vantage | 4 | 10.314 | 10.622 | 12.771 | Click here |
The all-time classics 911 R and 488 Pista Spider will be the ones that most players will use.
Hollywood ShowDown (June 30th, 2022)
Also along with the 2nd main event of the Made in America Series (Los Angeles – learn more here), there’s also a ShowDown event happening that will let you win the Ford Weaver Model A ‘Twisted Mistress’ if you use the right car to get to 1400 trophies:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Ringbrothers Camaro ‘Uncle Sam’ | 5 | 6.957 | coming soon | |
| Ford Weaver Model A ‘Twisted Mistress’ | 5 | 7.312 | 8.771 | Click here |
| Garret’s Rod Shop Barracuda ‘Hemi-S’ | 5 | 7.336 | 9.121 | Click here |
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 9.969 | Click here |
| HS Customs ‘Under Pressure’ | 5 | 7.574 | 9.556 | Click here |
| Dodge RAM 1500 TX | 4 | 10.229 | coming soon | |
| Cadillac CTS-V | 4 | 10.431 | 13.344 | Click here |
| Dodge Viper GTS | 4 | 10.696 | 14.001 | Click here |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk | 4 | 13.822 | 11.515 | Click here |
ATTENTION!!! I haven’t included the T3 and T2 cars here, it makes no sense using them unless they are your only option. Don’t expect to come anywhere close to the prize car in this ShowDown with them.
For most players, especially F2P, that did not pull the cars from the San Jose Duality Cup, the Shelby Super Snake will be the car to use. It was given for free some time ago and is appearing in ShowDown events frequently and if you get it to full Stage 6 with some Elite Custom Levels you might be able to get the prize car.
I personally also doubt that any of the T4 cars will get you close towards the 1400 trophies.
Champion ShowDown (June 29th, 2022)
Here’s the new roaster for the ShowDown:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT | 4 | 10.369 | coming soon | |
| Nissan Juke R 2.0 | 4 | 10.566 | 13.211 | Click here |
| Ford Mustang HPE750 | 4 | 10.606 | 12.963 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vantage Roadster | 4 | 10.655 | 13.014 | Click here |
| Dodge Viper ACR | 4 | 11.781 | 14.403 | Click here |
As expected, the Cayenne Turbo will be the fastest car but not that outranking to the Juke so I’d recommend running the Juke that is a decent one to drive and also well-upgraded.
Overall, all cars are pretty close together (except the Viper ACR), so take the one you can run with the least invest.
Elite ShowDown (June 22nd, 2022)
The new Elite ShowDown is coming up with no real surprises:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 7.709 | 9.969 | Click here |
| Porsche Carrera GT | 5 | 7.574 | 9.068 | 11.121 | Click here |
| Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 QV | 4 | 9.874 | 11.742 | 12.659 | Click here |
| Chevrolet 2020 Corvette Stingray | 4 | 9.989 | 10.239 | 13.381 | Click here |
The Super Snake is the best car to use and as everyone got it for free an option for most – although I still don’t recommend investing too much into this car as NM uses it to drain resources and will probably stop placing it in ShowDown as soon as many players have invested into it. The Carrera GT is a solid option if you upgraded it or you stick to one of the Tier 4 cars.
Champion ShowDown (June 14th, 2022)
Here’s the new roaster for the ShowDown
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet 2023 Corvette Z06 | 5 | 7.572 | 9.042 | Click here |
| Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series | 5 | 7.781 | 9.972 | Click here |
| W Motors Fenyr Supersport | 5 | 7.840 | 9.787 | Click here |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon | 5 | 7.958 | 10.033 | Click here |
| Porsche 911 Speedster | 5 | 8.001 | 11.231 | Click here |
The fastest car is, as expected the previous season’s prize car. Surprisingly, the runner-up is the GT Black Series that we had in several events so far so check if you have this before you invest in the upgrades as you might already have it maxed out!
Otherwise, the Fenyr Supersport should be the car of your choice from las season’s Prestige Cup.
Elite ShowDown (June 7th, 2022)
The new Elite ShowDown has some nice options for every player:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan 2017 GT-R (R35) | 5 | 7.102 | 7.486 | 8.875 | Click here |
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 7.709 | 9.969 | Click here |
| Ferrari 488 Pista Spider | 5 | 7.472 | 7.747 | 11.318 | Click here |
| Honda S2000 | 5 | 7.678 | 9.178 | 13.441 | Click here |
| Bugatti EB110 SS | 5 | 7.694 | 9.673 | 11.176 | Click here |
| Mazda RX-7 | 5 | 7.727 | 9.422 | 13.745 | Click here |
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 7.709 | 9.969 | Click here |
The Elite Tuner GT-R is the car that probably most players have not only maxed but also well upgraded and as the APEX car in this one the car you want to run (also as itÄs quite solid to drive).
Champion ShowDown (May 30th, 2022)
Here’s the new roaster for the ShowDown:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrari SF90 Spider | 5 | 7.038 | 8.892 | Click here |
| Zenvo TS1 GT | 5 | 7.285 | 9.447 | Click here |
| Bugatti Chiron | 5 | 7.538 | 9.974 | Click here |
| McLaren P1 GTR | 5 | 7.587 | 9.110 | Click here |
| KTM X-Bow R | 5 | 8.406 | 10.099 | Click here |
| Bentley Continental GT | 5 | 8.481 | 10.444 | Click here |
As expected, the SF90 is the clear winner here and also one of the fastest Milestone cars we ever got. If you have the Zenvo TS1 you might want to consider taking it instead of upgrading the SF90. The other cars should only be your choice if they are your only option.
Elite ShowDown (May 24th, 2022)
This next Elite ShowDown is coming:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini LB Silhouette Huracan Coupe | 5 | 7.470 | 7.982 | 9.269 | Click here |
| Bugatti EB110 SS | 5 | 7.694 | 9.673 | 11.176 | Click here |
| Mazda RX-7 Rocket Bunny | 4 | 9.680 | 10.482 | 12.726 | Click here |
| Lamborghini Countach LP 5000 QV | 4 | 9.874 | 11.742 | 12.659 | Click here |
| Honda LB NSX | 4 | 9.882 | 10.472 | 12.728 | Click here |
| Ford 1966 GT40 Mk2 | 4 | 9.948 | 11.852 | 13.491 | Click here |
In this upcoming Elite ShowDown there are no big surprises and most players will run the Silhouette Huracan with being given out so many times in previous events and most players have it upgraded well, too.
Champion ShowDown (May 17th, 2022)
Here’s the new roaster for the ShowDown:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Duke Dynamics 911 GT-RSR | 5 | 7.736 | 10.275 | Click here |
| McLaren Artura | 5 | 7.737 | 9.996 | Click here |
| BMW M8 Competition Coupe | 5 | 8.043 | ||
| McLaren 675LT Spider | 5 | 9.319 | 12.655 | Click here |
| Audi 2014 LB R8 V10 Coupe | 4 | 10.727 | 14.911 | Click here |
| Mercedes-AMG G 63 | 4 | 10.743 | 12.525 | Click here |
Unless you really want or did max out the Duke Dynamics Porsche, the McLaren Artura will probably be the best choice to use. It’s a dyno-beater. easy to drive and was the Prestige Cup car not too long ago so chances are high you can run it without much additional investment.
Champion ShowDown (May 3rd, 2022)
Here’s the new roaster for the ShowDown:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster | 5 | 7.147 | 9.912 | Click here |
| Chevrolet COPO Camaro | 5 | 7.193 | 8.928 | Click here |
| McLaren Vorsteiner 570-VX | 5 | 8.224 | 11.236 | Click here |
| Donkervoort D8 GTO | 5 | 8.343 | 10.671 | Click here |
Pretty clear times here and if you are in a milestone crew you want to upgrade that Zonda Cinque Roadster for ShowDown to get a huge lead and get the final milestone prices for sure. The COPO Camaro is a paid car in previous events so if you have it and upgraded it you can also use it as it will perform quite similar.
The Prestige Cup car, the McLaren Vorsteiner 570-VX is pretty much 1 second slower and should be you choice if you have no other option.
Elite ShowDown (April 14th, 2022)
This next Elite ShowDown is coming:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saleen S7 Twin Turbo | 5 | 7.103 | 7.578 | 10.047 | Click here |
| Ferrari 488 Pista Spider | 5 | 7.472 | 7.747 | 11.318 | Click here |
| Porsche Carrera GT | 5 | 7.574 | 9.068 | 11.121 | Click here |
| Lamborghini Huracan Coupe | 5 | 7.898 | 8.347 | 10.739 | Click here |
The Saleen S7 is the clear favorite here but with the 488 Pista Spider and the Huracan Coupe (Attention! It’s NOT the LB Silhouette version) you have also options to go with. Overall a ShowDown where every player can compete in and if you don’t have any car, the 488 Pista Spider will be available for Gold and a good investment as it will be frequently featured in ShowDown events.
Champion ShowDown (April 20th, 2022)
Here’s the new roaster for the ShowDown
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Motors Fenyr Supersport | 5 | 7.840 | 9.787 | Click here |
| Bentley Continental GT Speed | 5 | 9.641 | 12.248 | Click here |
| TVR Sagaris | 4 | 10.105 | 12.027 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vantage (Elite Max) | 4 | 10.314 | 12.771 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vantage (Elite 0) | 4 | 10.622 | 12.771 | Click here |
If you have the Fenyr Supersport, lucky you then you can easily crush anything else. I’d personally run the TVR Sagaris which you should have maxed after the two times it was Prestige Cup car and investing all the cash into the Bentley for that little boost is not really worth it.
Elite ShowDown (April 14th, 2022)
This next Elite ShowDown iscoming:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 7.709 | 9.969 | Click here |
| Bugatti EB110 SS | 5 | 7.694 | 9.673 | 11.176 | Click here |
| Porsche 911 R | 5 | 7.889 | 7.941 | 11.558 | Click here |
| SUBARU 2020 BRZ tS | 5 | 7.895 | 8.167 | 9.51 | Click here |
The final times of the cars are pretty close together and I think for most players the best take will be the Subaru BRZ for the plain reason that you need to max it out for Tashimi X anyway and probably already have with maybe a few missing Elite Custom Levels.
I know the Super Snake is getting featured more and more recently but that’s because it was given for free and NM wants you to invest your resources in it and I’m sure in a few months you will barely see it getting featured – my personal recommendation is to not invest in it now, unless you have only little left or you really want to max it out anyway (don’t recommend that).
Champion ShowDown (March 23rd, 2022)
Here’s the new roaster for the ShowDown
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S 63 Coupe | 5 | 7.916 | 9.501 | Click here |
| Ferrari 812 GTS | 5 | 8.016 | ||
| Lamborghini Huracan Performante | 5 | 8.096 | ||
| BAC Mono | 5 | 8.293 | 10.178 | Click here |
So not that ShowDown Leagues are over I really think how helpful this graph still is as you are more racing against the total amount of races rather than earning tokens… so, still, the cars are quite close together and I think the S 63 Coupe will be the car of choice that everybody has and upgraded well, too.
Elite ShowDown (March 16th, 2022)
This next Elite ShowDown has clear priorities:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 7.709 | 9.969 | Click here |
| Lamborghini LB Silhouette Huracan Coupe | 5 | 7.470 | 7.982 | 9.269 | Click here |
| Mazda RX-7 Rocket Bunny | 4 | 9.680 | 10.482 | 12.726 | Click here |
| Dodge Viper GTS | 4 | 10.696 | 12.334 | 14.001 | Click here |
Champion ShowDown (March 9th, 2022)
Here’s the new roaster for the ShowDown and it’s really F2P friendly:
| challenger srt super stock | 5 | 7.963 | Nitro: 188/4.0 FD: 2.00 Tires: 0/100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe | 5 | 8.080 | 10.612 | Click here |
| VUHL 05RR | 5 | 8.315 | 11.562 | Click here |
| Jaguar F-Type SVR (+ Graphic Pack) | 5 | 8.607 | 10.598 | Click here |
| continental gt3-r | 5 | 8.631 | Nitro: 470/5.6 FD: 2.21 Tires: 17/83 |
Elite ShowDown (March 1st, 2022)
This next Elite ShowDown has clear priorities:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan 2017 GT-R (R35) | 5 | 7.102 | 7.486 | 8.875 | Click here |
| Mazda RX-7 | 5 | 7.727 | 9.422 | 13.745 | Click here |
| Porsche 911 R | 5 | 7.889 | 7.941 | 11.558 | Click here |
| Lamborghini Huracan Coupe | 5 | 7.898 | 8.347 | 10.739 | Click here |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition | 4 | 9.898 | 11.407 | 11.833 | Click here |
| Honda NSX | 4 | 10.192 | 10.249 | 14.422 | Click here |
By now you should have maxed the 2017 GT-R from the 2nd Elite Tuner Chapter so this is your go-to option, also as it’s quite easy to drive and I think 99% of all players will run it. It is so much faster than the Mazda RX-7 that there’s simply no use in taking any other car to the track.
The downside is that it will become quite a grind with so many players running that car so milliseconds will decide and that’s not always easy to consistently shape off with manual start.
Champion ShowDown (February 23rd, 2022)
Here’s the new roaster for the ShowDown and it’s really F2P friendly:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIMGAIN GT NSX | 4 | 10.117 | 12.872 | Click here |
| RS 7 Sportback | 4 | 10.185 | ||
| Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (992) | 4 | 10.187 | 12.718 | Click here |
| Lotus Evora GT430 | 4 | 10.408 | 11.927 | Click here |
| BMW i8 | 4 | 11.392 | 13.399 | Click here |
| BMW ACS8 | 4 | 11.444 | 14.03 | Click here |
The previous season’s milestone car is not the apex car and the Prestige Car, the Porsche 911 Targa is pretty much as fast as it so use it. There’s no really point in upgrading the RS7 Sportback at this point.
Elite ShowDown (February 17th, 2022)
This next Elite ShowDown has clear priorities:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Supra MK4 (Elite Tuner) | 5 | 6.856 | 9.070 | 9.875 | Click here |
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 7.709 | 9.969 | Click here |
| SUBARU WRX STI | 4 | 9.866 | 11.235 | 12.854 | Click here |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition | 4 | 9.898 | 11.407 | 11.833 | Click here |
| Chevrolet 2020 Corvette Stingray | 4 | 9.989 | 10.239 | 13.381 | Click here |
If you made it to unlock the final car of the ELite Tuner event you have the beast and APEX car. The Shelby Super Snake is the runner-up and as it was a free car many players got around Christmas it’s probably also a popular choice. However, I wouldn’t recommend upgrading this car including the Elite Tokens as it’s super expensive and not wort the hustle unless you already did.
The T4 Elite Tuner cars are viable options and cars you probably won’t need to invest any additional resources in and a solid option to stockpile some tokens and cash during this ShowDown.
Champion ShowDown (February 9th, 2022)
The next Champions ShowDown is coming up and we run cars that we haven’t seen much, if at all, before:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar F-Type R Convertible | 8.142 | |||
| Bentley Continental GT Convertible | 8.545 | 10.417 | Click here | |
| Ferrari Portofino | 8.592 | 10.906 | Click here | |
| Lotus Emira | 10.322 | 11.893 | Click here | |
| Maserati LB GranTurismo MC Stradale | 11.892 | 12.903 | Click here |
The Milestone Car from previous season is absolute favorite here and looking at the low in events we have a viable option to upgrade and run for this event. Runner-up is the Bentley that is the boosted car and has been the Prestige Cup car I think about a hear or a little more ago so you might already have it upgraded at a decent state.
The T4 cars are not worth running unless you have no other option. The Emira is fine, beats dyno and was the prestige Cup car in the previous season but pretty much anybody will run it and I don’t think you will get very far in the ladder with it.
Elite ShowDown (February 3rd, 2022)
The next Elite ShowDown is coming and the cars are these:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini LB Silhouette Huracan Coupe | 5 | 7.470 | 7.982 | 9.269 | Click here |
| Mazda RX-7 Rocket Bunny | 4 | 9.680 | 10.482 | 12.726 | Click here |
| Honda LB NSX | 4 | 9.882 | 10.472 | 12.728 | Click here |
| Nissan Silvia (S15) Rocket Bunny | 4 | 10.399 | 10.987 | 13.133 | Click here |
Not very exciting and I think the LB Silhouette Huracan Coupe is probably the car that most people are running + it’s also with the 100% boost so no point in using any other car. If you haven’t upgraded it so far, do it. It’s absolutely worth it in the long run.
Aston Martin SupercarScience ShowDown (January 27th, 2022)
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro Concept | 5 | 6.815 | 9.982 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Valkyrie ‘Track Pack’/’Spirit’ | 5 | 6.850 | 7.133 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Valhalla Concept | 5 | 7.010 | 7.710 | Click here |
| Aston Martin V12 Speedster & ‘DBR1’ | 5 | 7.177 | 9.447 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vulcan AMR Pro | 5 | 7.518 | 9.176 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vulcan | 5 | 7.547 | 9.176 | Click here |
| Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante | 5 | 7.758 | ||
| Aston Martin DBS Superleggera | 5 | 7.758 | ||
| Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe | 5 | 8.080 | 10.612 | Click here |
| Aston Martin One-77 | 5 | 8.142 | 9.542 | Click here |
| Aston Martin DB11 | 5 | 8.696 | 9.611 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vantage (Elite Max) | 4 | 10.314 | 12.771 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vantage (Elite 0) | 4 | 10.622 | 12.771 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vantage Roadster | 4 | 10.655 | 13.014 | Click here |
| Aston Martin DBX | 4 | 11.618 | 13.415 | Click here |
| Aston Martin Vanquish | 4 | 12.223 | 13.742 | Click here |
| Aston Martin DB5 | 2 | 13.625 | 16.731 | Click here |
If you want to win the V12 Speedster you very likely have to run at least the Vulcan (but you can pick it up for Gold in the store), all other cars are probably not fast enough and also have quite a gap when it comes to final times.
Champion ShowDown (January 26th, 2022)
The next Champions ShowDown is coming up and there are, as I predicted, some surprises inside:
| Car | Tier | Time Max | Time Stage 5 | Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Artura | 5 | 7.687 | 9.996 | Click here |
| Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante | 5 | 7.718 | ||
| Saleen S1 | 5 | 7.854 | 9.965 | Click here |
| Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe | 5 | 7.980 | Click here | |
| Lamborghini LB Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce | 5 | 8.022 | 9.646 | Click here |
| BMW M8 Competition Coupe | 5 | 8.043 | 9.781 | Click here |
| Ferrari F12tdf | 5 | 8.187 | ||
| Audi 2016 R8 V10 plus Coupe | 5 | 8.283 | 9.809 | Click here |
In the game you will see the DBS Superleggera Volante, last season’s prize car, as the APEX Car, but as I said before, the McLaren Artura can beat it as it is able to beat dyno.
So, for most players out there you should run the Artura and save yourself the cash for upgrading the DBS. The only reason to run a different car is if you have the Saleen S1 upgraded and you want to get that 100% SP bonus.
Elite ShowDown (January 19th, 2022)
The next Elite ShowDown is coming and the cars are these:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saleen S7 Twin Turbo | 5 | 7.103 | 7.578 | 10.047 | Click here |
| Jaguar XJ220 | 5 | 7.461 | 7.995 | 9.638 | Click here |
| Ferrari 488 Pista Spider | 5 | 7.472 | 7.747 | 11.318 | Click here |
| Porsche 911 R | 5 | 7.889 | 7.941 | 11.558 | Click here |
| Plymouth HEMI Cuda | 4 | 10.040 | 10.177 | 13.805 | Click here |
| Honda NSX | 4 | 10.192 | 10.892 | 14.422 | Click here |
I think nothing really interesting here, you can roll the classical 911 R or 488 Pista Spider or one of the T5 Elite Custom cars if you have them upgraded well enough.
I wouldn’t invest much Elite Token, except the 911 R or the 488 Pista Spider as they are good future investments. If you only have one of the T4 cars ready I think you’re fine using them and still get some rewards without blowing too much cash. Keep in mind the new update is around the corner and new events might need that cash more than getting some extra tokens from this ShowDown.
Champion ShowDown (January 12th, 2022)
Here’s the roaster for the upcoming Champion ShowDown:
| Car | Tier | Time Max | Time Stage 5 | Setup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamborghini Huracan Evo Coupe | 5 | 7.987 | 9.502 | Click here |
| McLaren Vorsteiner 570-VX | 5 | 8.224 | 11.236 | Click here |
| McLaren Liberty Walk 650S | 5 | 8.277 | 9.931 | Click here |
| VUHL 05RR | 5 | 8.315 | 11.562 | Click here |
| Aston Martin DB11 | 5 | 8.696 | 9.611 | Click here |
| Pagani Huayra | 5 | 9.024 | 11.236 | Click here |
| Bentley BR9 | 4 | 10.070 | 11.885 | Click here |
| Chevrolet Rocket Bunny Corvette Stingray | 4 | 10.248 | 12.443 | Click here |
| Nissan Silvia (S15) Rocket Bunny | 4 | 10.399 | 13.133 | Click here |
If you picket any of the T5 cars up or have the extra cash and the Milestone Car it’s actually not a bad idea to use it if you want to get some decent rewards from the ladder. The Vorsteiner and Vuhl are the boosted cars but no car many players have and I dn’t recall them being available for Gold.
Elite ShowDown (January 6th, 2022)
The next Elite ShowDown is coming and the cars are these:
| Car | Tier | Time Stage 6 (Maxed) | Time Stage 6 (Elite 0) | Time Stage 5 | Tune & Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Supra MK4 (Elite Tuner) | 5 | 6.856 | 9.070 | 9.875 | Click here |
| Mustang ’10th Anniversary Edition RTR’ Spec 5 | 5 | 7.403 | – | 9.097 | Click here |
| Shelby Super Snake | 5 | 7.452 | 7.709 | 9.969 | Click here |
| Mazda RX-7 (Elite Tuner) | 5 | 7.727 | 9.422 | 13.745 | Click here |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition | 4 | 9.898 | 11.407 | 11.833 | Click here |
| Cadillac CTS-V | 4 | 10.431 | 11.395 | 13.344 | Click here |
The Toyota Supra will crush anything here so if you’re into Elite Tuner you might have it already. With the Shelby Super Snake you have a decent option and it was given away for free during December but you need to upgrade it with at least 4 Stage 6 parts to be able to compete with it decently and also put a good bunch of Elite Tokens into it.
The RX-7, however, can be an interesting choice that many players have already worked on and as you need to max it for Elite Tuner Chapter 4 anyway it’s probably the best choice (and you should have the tickets to get it in the Elite Tuner Store.
Tip To Win More In ShowDown In CSR2
ShowDown Events work different from normal Live Races in CSR2 and I want to give you some insights that will help you understand how you can do better, even if you have one of the slower cars.
ShowDown Matchmaking
Matchmaking in ShowDown is pretty easy – you will get matched against a player that has the same amount of trophies as you.
This is important to understand because right after the start you will also see people with a lot faster cars racing against you, simply due to the fact that they haven’t gotten the chance to get more trophies so far. As time goes by the faster cars will be higher and the slower cars lower.
So, the best strategy to actually do ShowDown races will be in the later days of the ShowDown Event and not right at the start, because that’s the time when it becomes easier. The longer a ShowDown Event lasts the easier you can do that. Some last 2 days (which is not much time for the faster cars to move up in trophies) and some do 7 days (where you have at least 3-4 days left with the harder opponents out of your sight).
Winning/Losing Streaks
There are people that swear this happens but there’s no hard evidence for an algorithm that will send you on a losing streak against someone with a faster car once you’ve won a couple of races in a row.
Why am I writing this then? Well, there have been some strategies to only do 2-3 races every hour and then stop to prevent this. I personally never do this and use all my attempts I have to get the best result possible and I also don’t recommend you to waste time not using all your races.
The more races you do the better your chances to get higher the ladder, that’s it. If there’s no clear evidence that there’s a losing streak algorithm in ShowDown I will update this here, of course 🙂
But, hey, if you see that you lost a couple of races in a row it’s probably time to make a break to wait until those faster cars left your trophy range so you will see more opponents that you can beat. I think it’s more about if you gotten too fast into a trophy range that you can’t beat will catch you here and not the game sending you to lose on purpose.
Conclusion
No win trading? No lobbies & down tuning? Rewards for better times? ShowDown looks promising to become a new fun and also fair game mode – as long as you do define the term “fair” to not gaining any unfair advantage away from having a better car. Of course, those with the stronger cars will be in favor here and take away the higher perks.
What do you think? Leave a comment below 🙂
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