Unreleased 1997 Panasonic Racing Sim Showcased Tech Beyond its Time
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IMSA World Championship Racing was a highly advanced console racing sim developed for the unreleased Panasonic M2 console in 1997.
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It featured graphics and physics ahead of its time, outperforming even Gran Turismo in some areas when it launched.
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The game was nearly complete before the Panasonic M2 was scrapped, but builds have since leaked.
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It focused on the American IMSA sports car racing series with 4 fictional and real-life tracks.
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If released, it could have revolutionized console racing games and bridged the gap between 5th gen consoles and the Sega Dreamcast.