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The Vulcano is Assoluto's Special Machine featured in Ridge Racer Type 4, obtainable by winning Assoluto's extra trial.

Design and performance[]

The Vulcano is not even a car - instead, it's a prototype of a highly-experimental race vehicle which utilizes advanced technology to float above the road below it, thus eliminating the need for actual wheels.

It features a design that's akin to a battleship or tank. However, it is an unarmed vehicle, and judging by its shape, and the fact that there are no windshields whatsoever, would either mean that this is either unmanned or that it relies on high definition cameras for visibility. Its ability to hover above the road grants it superior handling and speed, free from the friction of the tarmac.

Powered by an anti-gravity propulsion system placed on an anti-gravity generator, the ship features excellent speed and handling, although cautious driving is required due to the fact that it hovers above the track.

The Vulcano was succeeded by the Assoluto Pronzione in Ridge Racer 6.

The following is a translated transcription of the car featured in the Japanese Ridge Racer Type 4 - Namco Official Guide Book R4:

"It's like a dream that landed on the circuit".

"Not only the style but also the tirelessness is the biggest feature of the Vulcano because it runs floating the body like its engineer that brings together the technology of Assoluto. The engine, which runs up to nearly 9,000 RPM, offers a high-pitched sound and another world driving similar to a jet plane. The linear motor aligning maintains a feeling of operation similar to that of a normal car and retains a driving feeling similar to drift driving. It is a special machine for the special stage that can expose the brilliant drift driving at the maximum speed exceeding 360 km/h. It's a machine, but like its engineer says: "I haven't forgotten the cheerful italian blood that the real thrill of cornering is drifting" "

Trivia[]

  • In the Japanese version of R4, the rear of the RTS version's livery has the word "EDEN" written on it while "EVE" is written on both sides. All but the latter were removed in other versions.
    • If looked closely, the word "TEMPT" can be seen on the sides of the car in all versions of the game.
  • This vehicle signifies that in the Ridge Racer universe, Assoluto are the pioneers of anti-gravity technology.
  • According to the description of the Assoluto Pronzione in Ridge Racer 6, the anti-gravity engine (likely the ones from the Vulcano) was criticized for its rapid fuel consumption. This may explain the fact that the Pronzione has a more efficient power-plant and that its design is more streamlined.
  • As it is an anti-gravity vehicle, there is no tire-squealing sound whenever it drifts.
  • At redline-high RPMs, the computer system present inside of the Vulcano will utter "Caution!" in a heavily computerized voice to warn anyone commandeering it that the RPM is too high, likely to avoid overheating or sudden over-consumption of fuel. The warning is not unlike the "Caution!" alert heard in of various fighter jets included in Namco's Ace Combat series when either the aircraft or the pilot is in possible danger. This contributes to the Vulcano's high-tech image and suggests it may have military roots in terms of its technology.
  • Just like the Soldat Crinale, due to the Vulcano's lack of a windshield it could possibly feature Ace Combat-inspired technology, such as Connection for Flight Interface (COFFIN) and/or Electro-Neuron Synapse Interface" (ENSI), where such technology would project the images of the surroundings into the Vulcano pilot's mind and can allow it to be controlled through the human brain's responses.
  • Its name means "volcano" in Italian. The name may also be a rough translation of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire that also gave its name to the species in Star Trek.
  • In Ridge Racer 64, the Assoluto Infinito uses the Vulcano's livery.

Gallery[]

Cars in R4: Ridge Racer Type 4
Stage 1 Assoluto Promessa · Lizard Bonfire · Terrazi Ambitious · Age Solo Prophetie
Stage 2 Assoluto Bisonte · Lizard Detector · Terrazi Troop · Age Solo Dirigeant
Assoluto Regalo · Lizard Wisdom · Terrazi Rumor · Age Solo Bataille
Assoluto Fatalita · Lizard Officer · Terrazi Wildboar · Age Solo Megere
Stage 3 Assoluto Rondine · Lizard Colleague · Terrazi Capital · Age Solo Antilope
Assoluto Cavaliere · Lizard Comrade · Terrazi Cowboy · Age Solo Averse
Assoluto Infinito · Lizard Ignition · Terrazi Starlight · Age Solo Licorne
Stage 4 Assoluto Aquila · Lizard Tamer · Terrazi Decision · Age Solo Espion
Assoluto Estasi · Lizard Cataract · Terrazi Terrific · Age Solo Sorciere
Assoluto Squalo · Lizard Reckless · Terrazi Destroyer · Age Solo Supernova
Extra Trial Assoluto Vulcano · Lizard Nightmare · Terrazi Utopia · Age Solo Ecureuil
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