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BeamNG ETK S-Series Mod: Overview & Features

Jul 19, 2024

BeamNG ETK S-Series Mod: Overview & Features

Introduction

  • ETK-S Series returns to BeamNG.
  • Luxurious and sporty flagship model.
  • Originally released in 2017 by modder NinetyNine!
  • Improved and fixed by the BeamNG community.
  • Free mod available on the BeamNG forums.

Key Features

  1. Exterior Design

    • Slightly bigger than ETK 800 sedan.
    • Smoother lines, better looking.

  2. Interior

    • Similar to other ETKs but with a new steering wheel and different GPS screen.

  3. Base Model Specs

    • Engine: 2.0L straight 4 petrol, 188 hp.
    • Choices between automatic and manual gearbox.
    • Available in all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.

Driving Experience

  • Heavy car, shifts weight well.
  • Quick for its horsepower (180 hp).
  • Good grip and handling, easy to drive.
  • Impressive crash model (test at 70mph into concrete).

Configurations

  • Total of 29 configs.
  • 8 new police car configs.

Diesel Variant

  • Engine: 6-cylinder diesel, ~250 hp.
  • High torque from turbocharging.
  • Manual gearbox option.
  • Doors and hood issues in the current mod version.
  • Fun to drive, capable of drifting.

Driving Experience Configs

  • ETK Driving Experience: 6-cylinder engine, AWD, ~250 hp.
  • ETK Exclusive: 6-cylinder engine, AWD, tuned for slightly more power. Luxurious cream leather interior.

Performance Configs

  1. ttSport
    • Engine: 6-cylinder.
    • 2WD.
    • Refined suspension, better brakes.
  2. ttSport Plus
    • Engine: 4.4L V8, 500+ hp.
    • AWD with 2WD mode.
    • Great for track use, excellent brake performance and powerful engine noise.

Police Configs

  • 8 police car configs including:
    • Chinese and Taiwanese police cars.
    • 2 American police cars.
    • European police cars (France, Germany, Italy).

V12 Variants

  1. Rennspecht SR
    • Engine: V12, up to 600 hp (detuned for comfort).
    • Smooth engine note, rapid acceleration.
  2. Long Wheelbase Version
    • More rear legroom, only 2 rear seats.
    • Very luxurious, almost silent engine for comfort.

Top Performance Config

  • ttSport GTS Heritage Edition
    • Engine: V12, 600+ hp, fitted with nitrous.
    • 0-60 mph in ~3 seconds.
    • AWD, very quick.
    • Capable of reaching 186 mph.

Conclusion

  • ETK S-Series offers a luxurious and sporty driving experience with various configurations.
  • Great handling and performance across different models.
  • Available for free on the BeamNG forums.

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