The world of ExoCross features three distinct cars: the Vulcan XC-1500, Orion XC-3000, and Titan XC-7000. Each features its own unique handling characteristics, and to get the most out of your time on Proteus, you’ll need to conquer them all. Today, we look at the Orion XC-3000, the second step on the ladder for more experienced racers:
Orion XC-3000
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Cylinders/arrangement: V8
- Displacement: 426 ci
- Peak power: 850 hp @ 6750 rpm
- Peak torque: 719 lb-ft @ 2650-4500 rpm
- Drivetrain: AWD
- Power split front/rear: 40/60
- Length/width/height: 254/138/81 in
- Weight: 3638 lbs
Not feeling challenged enough by the Vulcan XC-1500? We see you—have a little more power and skew to the rear wheels. The Orion XC-3000 was a natural next step that we’d planned for from day one with the Exo project. We packed its blueprint into the initial nanobots that traveled to Proteus, and towards the end of the first Pro season in 2133, we revealed it to the world in time for a 2134 debut.
If some folks had their way, the XC-3000 would still be the top car instead of the Titan XC-7000. That’s because, while still more challenging than the Vulcan, Orion requires a little more bravery to hang all the way out. The combination of less weight, more power, and a more rear-based AWD skew make it incredibly fun to slide around.
The XC-3000’s high fun factor also provides for some great racing in its two current Pro series, the ExoFest 3000 SuperSeries and Mission XC-3000. Our more advanced racers also like running the XC-3000 the most when they just want to let loose.
Ready to get your hands on the Orion XC-3000 and put it through its paces on Proteus? ExoCross is available now—click here for more information!