Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffSeptember 25, 2026

Experience the thrill of driving iconic Porsche models, from classic to modern. Test-drive these German engineering marvels on winding roads without any time constraints.

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Fans of the series call this a standout for going all-in on one manufacturer, with a wide, historically accurate Porsche lineup that impresses collectors decades later. The physics and car-specific handling are frequently called ahead of their time.

What The Community Is Saying

The Highs

The Lows

Some difficulty spikes unevenly between races, with the computer occasionally feeling faster despite driving an identical car. A cluster of technical issues also comes up repeatedly: getting stuck on scenery, a short draw distance at speed, and night races with barely functional headlights.

The Verdict

A nostalgic pick that still holds up mechanically for Porsche fans, though expect rough edges around difficulty balance and track visibility.

Pros
- Features a wide range of Porsche models
- Includes historical and modern vehicles
- Offers the feel of driving high-performance cars
Cons
- Limited to Porsche vehicles only

Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 11, 2000

Latest update: September 25, 2026

Version: 1.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 1,036,472

Downloads Last Week: 16

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User Reviews

4.6/5

438 User Votes

ummmm - this don't work
jhunts5September 12, 2014
Pros
Great game if you can play it.
Cons
cons would be that this game is not available for full download unless you get it one of the ones that is full of malware!
Summary
Would be great if they produced these "old" games for download - even if for pay!
The best realistic game till date with amazing graphics
registerviplavMarch 30, 2011
Pros
Superb story line (Factory Driver, Evolution and Single Races) Amazing Cars Cars respond to the performance tweaks Drivers need to master the art of driving
Cons
No subsequent series of the version launched
Summary
The best realistic racing game which one can get
good game for everyone
fazstarFebruary 22, 2009
Pros
good game for everyone
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i have not found nay cons in this game
Summary
Just buy the game you won't be disappointed
markt3985February 10, 2009
Pros
Its true that it was underrated, I 'came across this game' in the shop and gave it a go. Scenery and cars are beautiful, realism and fun are well balanced, not too hard but rewarding, you feel like a pro without needing to practise for hours
Cons
Could think of anything wrong with it
Summary
If you find it, buy it
Good graphics, Very stable.
rosenslotJanuary 5, 2009
Pros
This is my favourite simulator. Good on small computers like laptops. Graphics and steering with a Racing Wheel like my Logitech Force Feedback is very well defined. Doesn't use much resources. For a rather old game it was a masterpiece in 2000.
Cons
Have had this game in many years and still like to play it sometimes. Like it as a simulator though the game expierience can get a bit boring after a while.
Summary
Good overall functionallaty. Nice beautiful landscapes, not very realistic but full of phantasy.
jonathan781May 8, 2008
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beau
darehawkFebruary 20, 2008
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gamed
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just perfect
emilangeloffDecember 21, 2007
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need for speed :porsche unleashed
afaktirpanDecember 17, 2007
Pros
superb
Cons
great share
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Kunuk59November 14, 2007
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i feel good
Cons
runs good
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Developer’s Description

By Electronic Arts

Hop into a brand-new Porsche and take on the winding roads.