Official story and features:
"Beat your best time or compete against a friend! Customize yourown over-the-top racing machine to handle the road like a pro. Or choose from over 60 top-of-line models. Feel the rush of speed as you tear past the spectators, maneuver your way through tight mountain passes and round each corner of the racing track in your ultimate dream car. As you battle your way to the finish line realize, this is more than just a game!"
Story from Capcom site
"- Fully customized cars: tires, brakes, suspension, turbine kits, mufflers, transmissions andmore with hundreds of parts to choose from!
- Sophisticated car physics and opponent AI combine with innovative cell-shaded graphics to let you sense the speed and impact of your tires grabbing the pavement
- Revolutionary VJFeature: edit your instant replay footage, add screen effects, music or save for later review
- Race head-to-head up to 2 players simultaneously!
- Compete with world-renowned vehicles from Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, andmore!"
Features from Capcom site