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*** One example is the Lotus Emira, which is marketed as a 2021 model. While it was announced on July of that year, production of the Emira didn't start until a year later.
*** Another is the 2018 Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 (and its Spyder variant) from ''Heat'', which appears as the Lamborghini Huracán RWD and it is marketed as a 2015 model, despite production of that car starting a year later. Also when there is a "RWD" on the moniker, it's mostly referred to the facelifed Huracán EVO RWD than the LP 580-2.

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*** One example is the The Lotus Emira, which Emira is marketed as a 2021 model. While it was announced on July of that year, production of the Emira didn't start until a year later.
the following year.
*** Another is the The 2018 Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 (and its Spyder variant) variant), which returns from ''Heat'', which appears is labelled as the Lamborghini Huracán RWD and it is marketed as a 2015 model, despite production of that car starting a year later. Also when there is a "RWD" on the moniker, it's mostly referred to the facelifed Huracán EVO RWD than the LP 580-2.



*** Also in Vol. 6 has a multiplayer [=PvP=] pool called "The Need for Speed", which is indeed an inspiration of 1994's ''VideoGame/TheNeedForSpeed'', the franchise's very first game. Even the banner imitates the cover art, featuring the Ferrari Testarossa in it. [[note]]In the original game, the car used is actually a Ferrari 512 TR, a revised variant of the said Testarossa.[[/note]] One of the race events is even called "Road & Track", a reference to the popular automotive magazine that once collaborated with EA for that game.

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*** Also in Vol. 6 has there's a multiplayer [=PvP=] pool called "The Need for Speed", which is indeed an inspiration of inspired from 1994's ''VideoGame/TheNeedForSpeed'', the franchise's very first game. Even the banner imitates the cover art, featuring the Ferrari Testarossa in it. [[note]]In the original game, the car used is actually a Ferrari 512 TR, a revised variant of the said Testarossa.[[/note]] One of the race events is even called "Road & Track", a reference to the popular automotive magazine of the same name that once collaborated with EA for that game.



* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: No Audi and Toyota for you, as those two brands are completely absent from the car lineup. For the latter's case, this has been the case after ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed2015''. In Audi's case it was ultimately averted when a Vol. 6 update saw the return of the Audi R8 and S5 Sportback, last seen in ''Heat'', plus a new generation 2020 RS 6 Avant added on the bundle.

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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: No In the game's base release, Audi and Toyota for you, as those two brands are completely absent from the car lineup. For lineup, which in the latter's case, this case has been the case norm ever since after ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed2015''. In Ultimately averted in Audi's case it was ultimately averted when a Vol. 6 update saw the return of the Audi R8 and S5 Sportback, last seen in ''Heat'', plus a new generation 2020 RS 6 Avant added on the bundle.



* CutAndPasteSuburb: Subverted. To make the trope count, the rivals' safehouse all look identical , especially during Racer SOS {{Escort Mission}}s.

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* CutAndPasteSuburb: Subverted. To make Downplayed. While Lakeshore's neighborhoods don't look the trope count, same, the rivals' safehouse safehouses all look identical , identical, especially during Racer SOS {{Escort Mission}}s.



* DoWellButNotPerfect: {{Implied|Trope}} during an in-game tip in the LoadingScreen that "if you're making money you're winning; it's not just about coming first".

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* DoWellButNotPerfect: {{Implied|Trope}} during an in-game tip in the LoadingScreen that places importance on winning money from races over winning the races themselves, saying that "if you're making money you're winning; it's not just about coming first".



* ScunthorpeProblem: The license plate name generator when customizing cars censors usage of swear words and insults, works which also includes hidden swear words inside of harmless ones. Even phrases and names from third-party works such as "[[Franchise/TheFastAndTheFurious Toretto]]" or "[[Manga/InitialD Takumi]]" would be considered "profanity" though it's justified as means of copyright prevention.

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* ScunthorpeProblem: The license plate name generator when customizing cars censors usage of swear words and insults, works which also includes hidden letters forming swear words inside of harmless ones. Even phrases and names from third-party works such as "[[Franchise/TheFastAndTheFurious Toretto]]" or "[[Manga/InitialD Takumi]]" would be considered "profanity" though it's justified as means of copyright prevention.

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* CowboyCop: The LPD is this in spades, as the cops put in some colorful language, act unprofessionally, become impatient and often use aggressive language when pursuing racers. While some cops often call suspects as "perp" (short for "perpetrator"), others will use rather insulting ones like "clown" or "moron".

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* CowboyCop: The LPD is this in spades, as the cops put in some colorful language, act unprofessionally, become impatient and often use aggressive language tactics when pursuing racers. While some cops often call suspects as "perp" (short for "perpetrator"), others will use rather insulting ones like "clown" or "moron".



* CutAndPasteSuburb: Subverted. To make the trope count, the rivals' safehouse all look identical , especially during Racer SOS {{Escort Mission}}s.



* DoWellButNotPerfect: {{Implied|Trope}} during an in-game tip in the LoadingScreen that "if you're making money you're winning; it's not just about coming first".



* FisherKing: The Vol. 4 update, which is focused on Porsche, has the Kennedy Test Track getting a Porsche makeover with banners and art of the titular manufacturer scattered around the area, reflecting the 75th anniversary of the brand.

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* FisherKing: The Since the Vol. 4 update, which is focused on Porsche, has the Kennedy Test Track getting a Porsche makeover with banners and art of the titular manufacturer scattered around the area, reflecting the 75th anniversary of the brand.



* GameplayAndStorySegregation:
** The game's heat stays the same regardless if you buy a new car or switch to a different one. It seems that the LPD has some way to detecting you even if you drive a car that has no criminal record.
** No matter what, whenever you return to either of the safehouses, you end up in Rydell's Rydes nonetheless.

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* GameplayAndStorySegregation:
** The game's heat stays the same regardless if you buy a new car or switch to a different one. It seems that the LPD has some way to detecting you even if you drive a car that has no criminal record.
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GameplayAndStorySegregation: No matter what, whenever you return to either of the safehouses, you end up in Rydell's Rydes nonetheless.
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*** Another is the 2018 Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 (and its Spyder variant) from ''Heat'', which appears as the Lamborghini Huracán RWD and it is marketed as a 2015 model, despite production of that car starting a year later. Also when the if there is a "RWD" on the moniker, it's mostly referred to the facelifed Huracán EVO RWD than the LP 580-2.

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*** Another is the 2018 Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 (and its Spyder variant) from ''Heat'', which appears as the Lamborghini Huracán RWD and it is marketed as a 2015 model, despite production of that car starting a year later. Also when the if there is a "RWD" on the moniker, it's mostly referred to the facelifed Huracán EVO RWD than the LP 580-2.



* ScunthorpeProblem: The license plate name generator when customizing cars censors usage of swear words and insults, works which also includes hidden swear words inside of harmless ones. Even phrases and names from third-party works such as "[[Franchise/TheFastAndTheFurious Toretto]]" or "[[Manga/InitialD]]" would be considered "profanity" though it's justified as it is means of copyright prevention.

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* ScunthorpeProblem: The license plate name generator when customizing cars censors usage of swear words and insults, works which also includes hidden swear words inside of harmless ones. Even phrases and names from third-party works such as "[[Franchise/TheFastAndTheFurious Toretto]]" or "[[Manga/InitialD]]" "[[Manga/InitialD Takumi]]" would be considered "profanity" though it's justified as it is means of copyright prevention.

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** The 2018 Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 (and its Spyder variant) from ''Heat'' appears as the Lamborghini Huracán RWD and it is marketed as a 2015 model, despite production of that car starting a year later. Lamborghini only uses the "RWD" moniker for the Huracán EVO models.
** The Lotus Emira is marketed as a 2021 model. While it was announced on July of that year, production of the Emira didn't start until a year later.

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** The Many of the newly added cars, especially ones from the late [=2010s=]-onwards got the model year wrong.
*** One example is the Lotus Emira, which is marketed as a 2021 model. While it was announced on July of that year, production of the Emira didn't start until a year later.
*** Another is the
2018 Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 (and its Spyder variant) from ''Heat'' ''Heat'', which appears as the Lamborghini Huracán RWD and it is marketed as a 2015 model, despite production of that car starting a year later. Lamborghini only uses Also when the if there is a "RWD" moniker for on the moniker, it's mostly referred to the facelifed Huracán EVO models.
** The Lotus Emira is marketed as a 2021 model. While it was announced on July of that year, production of
RWD than the Emira didn't start until a year later.LP 580-2.
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*** Also in Vol. 6 has a multiplayer [=PvP=] pool called "The Need for Speed", which is indeed an inspiration of 1994's ''VideoGame/TheNeedForSpeed'', the franchise's very first game. Even the banner imitates the cover art, featuring the Ferrari Testarossa in it. [[note]]In the original game, the car used is actually a Ferrari 512 TR, a revised variant of the said Testarossa.[[/note]] One of the race events is even called "Road & Track", a reference to the popular automotive magazine that once collaborated with EA for that game.

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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: No Audi and Toyota for you, as those two brands are completely absent from the car lineup. For the latter's case, this has been the case after ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed2015''.
** Finally averted for Audi's end when a Vol. 6 update adds the return of the Audi R8 and S5 Sportback, last seen in ''Heat'', plus a new generation 2020 RS 6 Avant added on the bundle.

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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: No Audi and Toyota for you, as those two brands are completely absent from the car lineup. For the latter's case, this has been the case after ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed2015''.
** Finally averted for
''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed2015''. In Audi's end case it was ultimately averted when a Vol. 6 update adds saw the return of the Audi R8 and S5 Sportback, last seen in ''Heat'', plus a new generation 2020 RS 6 Avant added on the bundle.



*** With an Audi themed update for Vol. 6, especially [[TheBusCameBack marking the brand's return]], enjoy the ''Vorsprung durch technik'' experience with the return of the S5 Sportback, the 2019 R8 Coupé, and fresh off the boat, the new 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant. Body kits of said Avant allows it to resemble the Group B Sport Quattro rally car.

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*** With an Audi themed Audi-themed update for Vol. 6, especially 6 [[TheBusCameBack marking the brand's return]], enjoy the ''Vorsprung durch technik'' experience with the return of the S5 Sportback, the 2019 R8 Coupé, and fresh off the boat, the new 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant. Body kits of said Avant allows it to resemble the Group B Sport Quattro rally car.



* MissionPackSequel: Not so much the game itself, but the car lineup. Basically, about ''all'' of the cars from ''Heat'', including almost all of the bonus cars (except Audi) are carried over in ''Unbound'' with just a few added cars.

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* MissionPackSequel: Not so much the game itself, but the car lineup. Basically, about ''all'' of the cars from ''Heat'', including almost all of the bonus cars (except Audi) cars, except Audi, are carried over in the base release of ''Unbound'' with just a few added cars.cars (and Audi would eventually be added in an update).



** Introduced in Vol. 6 has the [[https://www.gtplanet.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-1-7.jpg "Michèle" - Custom RS 6 Avant]], with its body kit and livery design truly inspired by the Group B Audi Quattro S1 E2 that was driven by Michèle Mouton competed in the 1985 UsefulNotes/WorldRallyChampionship. Other Audis added in the bundle has the Nextech Tourenwagen S5 and a [[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedCarbon Darius]]-inspired 2019 Audi R8 Coupé.

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** Introduced in Vol. 6 has is the [[https://www.gtplanet.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image-1-7.jpg "Michèle" - Custom RS 6 Avant]], with its body kit and livery design truly inspired by the Group B Audi Quattro S1 E2 that was driven by Michèle Mouton (hence the name) when she competed in the 1985 UsefulNotes/WorldRallyChampionship. Other Audis added in the bundle has the Nextech Tourenwagen S5 and a 2019 Audi R8 Coupé, complete with a wrap to resemble [[VideoGame/NeedForSpeedCarbon Darius]]-inspired 2019 Audi R8 Coupé.Darius's car]].

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* AlienGeometries: Vol. 6 adds "Infinity Rims and Plates", which are items with a deep 3D effect, added gratuitous TronLines, and both defy the laws of physics and geometry.



* DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist: Well, not death, but rather getting arrested. Getting a huge fine after getting busted? Nah. They still won't impound your car, like what happened in ''Heat''.

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* DeathIsASlapOnTheWrist: Well, not death, but rather getting arrested. Getting a huge fine after getting busted? Nah. They still won't impound your car, like what happened in ''Heat''.car.



* EldritchAbomination: Vol. 6 adds "Infinity Rims and Plates", which are items with a deep 3D effect, added gratuitous TronLines, and both defy the laws of physics and geometry.
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* AndYourRewardIsClothes: Vol. 6's RewardsPass allows you to unlock "player skins", where said skin are actually the rival racers. So tha means... you get to be as Justicia, Ross and Younma. Or... upgrade to Premium, and you get to play as Rydell!

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* AndYourRewardIsClothes: Vol. 6's RewardsPass allows you to unlock "player skins", skins" for multiplayer, where said skin are actually the rival racers. So tha means... you get to be as Justicia, Ross and Younma. Or... upgrade to Premium, and you get to play as Rydell!



*** With an Audi themed update for Vol. 6, especially [[TheBusCameBack marking the brand's return]], enjoy the ''Vorsprund durch technik'' experience with the return of the S5 Sportback, the 2019 R8 Coupé, and fresh off the boat, the new 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant. Body kits of said Avant allows it to resemble the Group B Sport Quattro rally car.

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*** With an Audi themed update for Vol. 6, especially [[TheBusCameBack marking the brand's return]], enjoy the ''Vorsprund ''Vorsprung durch technik'' experience with the return of the S5 Sportback, the 2019 R8 Coupé, and fresh off the boat, the new 2020 Audi RS 6 Avant. Body kits of said Avant allows it to resemble the Group B Sport Quattro rally car.



* MadeOfPlasticine: The cop cars in ''Unbound'' are far more fragile than ''Heat'', where even a slight collision would cause their car to get destroyed. It's possible for even a supercar to easily takedown an AWD or a Heavy ''head-on'' and not receive any damage from your car.

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* MadeOfPlasticine: The cop cars in ''Unbound'' are far more fragile than ''Heat'', where even a slight collision slightest brush would cause their car to get destroyed. It's possible for even a supercar to easily takedown an AWD or a Heavy ''head-on'' and not receive any damage from your car.

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