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The Times of India·2 min read·medium

From winning Formula E titles to Need for Speed: Porsche's 99X Electric goes virtual

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From winning Formula E titles to Need for Speed: Porsche's 99X Electric goes virtual
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Porsche's GEN3 99X Electric race car is being integrated into the Chinese version of Need for Speed Mobile. The virtual car features specialized handling and an energy recovery system modeled after the real-world Formula E vehicle.

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This collaboration highlights the growing trend of automotive brands using virtual gaming platforms to engage younger audiences and showcase electric vehicle technology.

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Porsche's GEN3 99X Electric is going from the Formula E championship to the virtual world of Need for Speed Mobile. The title-winning Porsche race car will make its debut in the Chinese version of Need for Speed Mobile on August 21, giving players the chance to drive the car in the game. The move comes as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship teams up with Tencent again after its recent launch in another major Chinese mobile game, Game for Peace.Porsche's Formula E race car gets a new life in Need for Speed MobileThe Porsche GEN3 99X Electric has been placed in the "Hall of Legends - Hybrid & Electric Drive" vehicle class in Need for Speed Mobile. The in-game car has been given a driving profile designed specifically for the game's high-speed streets while replicating the dynamics of Porsche's official Formula E factory contender.

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