Slightly Mad Studios' Project CARS 2 is only a few months old, but as a franchise has already established itself as a premier racing destination. And for those of you who haven't jumped into the heavily community-influenced game, it's now available in demo form.

The Official Project CARS 2 Demo was designed and created to allow players to get a taste of the variety of racing action on offer in the full game, and to experience for themselves why Project CARS 2 is one of the highest rated multi-platform racing games of the year. Jump into a Ferrari 488 GT3, Lamborghini Huracán LP610-4, and Formula Renault 3.5, all in action at the laser-scanned Red Bull Ring.

Furthermore, the demo showcases the Xbox One X, and PlayStation®4 Pro enhancements that will be rolled out in an imminent update, as well as the extensive virtual reality support in the PC version of Project CARS 2.

The three different types of cars have been precisely chosen to offer both a glimpse at the diverse motorsport disciplines available in the full game, as well as the sublime physics and handling of the in-game vehicles. The two track variations, set in a stunning landscape, highlight the visual and handling impact of the peerless weather simulation that racers will discover in Project CARS 2.

The three scenarios in the demo will test players with escalating challenges, allowing them to experience class-leading physics in various cars and varying conditions, and give them a taste of what there is to be experienced in the full game.

Project CARS 2: Experience true-to-life handling; the beautifully-rendered four full seasons of authentic weather conditions; fully dynamic day-to-night transitions; 180+ cars from the world’s top brands; nine motorsport disciplines including rallycross and IndyCar; and 140 revolutionary “living” tracks, each with fully-localized weather across 60 stunning locations.

And in case you're wondering what all the fuss is about, click here to read our in-depth review.