PC requirements

Project CARS 2 System Requirements

Project CARS 2 needs at least 3.5 GHz Intel Core i5 3450, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM and GTX680 or equivalent graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i7 6700k, 16 GB RAM and NVidia GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX480 graphics.

Verified Sources: Steam store listing
Project CARS 2 minimum and recommended PC specifications
Component Minimum Recommended
Operating system Windows 10 (+ specific versions of 7) Windows 10
Processor 3.5 GHz Intel Core i5 3450, 4.0 GHz AMD FX-8350 Intel i7 6700k
Memory 8 GB RAM 16 GB RAM
Graphics GTX680 or equivalent NVidia GTX 1080 or AMD Radeon RX480
DirectX Version 11 Version 11
Storage 50 GB available space 50 GB available space
Additional notes DirectX compatible sound card DirectX compatible sound card
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Other platforms

Project CARS 2 is also available on these systems, where hardware is fixed and no per-PC check is needed:

Quick answers

Running Project CARS 2 on PC

Can my PC run Project CARS 2?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Project CARS 2 need?
50 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.