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Part 5
Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012)

Part 5

Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) Part 5 covers races and ambushes for the Mercedes Benz SL 65 AMG, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and Shelby Cobra 427.

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Need for Speed Most Wanted (2012) Part 5 covers races and ambushes for the Mercedes Benz SL 65 AMG, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, and Shelby Cobra 427.

Mercedes Benz SL 65 AMG

Fast Track

Difficulty: Hard

Type: Speed Run

Speeds: 120MPH, 110MPH, 100MPH

This is a speed run where maintaining top speed is crucial. Avoid taking shortcuts on wide turns, as they shorten your driving time.

Crashdown

Difficulty: EASY

Type: Sprint Race

This is a one-way race with a single off-road shortcut. You can equip Track Tires or switch to off-road tires using easydrive quick part switching if you approach the shortcut.

Gravity

Difficulty: Medium

Type: SPEED RUN

This speed run features many turns that require skillful drifting to maintain speed.

Double Parked

Difficulty: Medium

Type: AMBUSH

After the jump from the (cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically)), head straight towards a courthouse and turn left onto Pearl Street, then left again towards a Body Shop. Exit the Body Shop, make a hard left into Beltway South. Take the next road to the left, hugging the bend to pass a police roadblock, then turn right into a green pasture with trees. Head for the Body Shop ahead. Exit the Body Shop and take the off-ramp to the freeway underground. Take the next available off-ramp. Drive straight until you see three arches, drive through one, and turn right onto Vicennes Road. Use a ramp in the middle of the road at approximately 90 MPH to reach the top of the train bridge. Stay still to shut down your engine and meet the 2:30.00 limit for 1st place. To avoid cops, you can switch roads to make them hit obstacles. Avoid hitting cops to prevent increasing your (wanted level (the star icons in the top-right showing how aggressively police pursue you)). If a cop approaches from the train bridge, you can turn into the three arches and hide there instead.

Red Shift

Difficulty: HARD

Type: Circuit Race

This is a normal circuit race with some off-road sections that are beneficial. Equipping off-road tires is recommended. Cops will appear halfway through lap 1.

Turbulence

Difficulty: HARD

Type: Circuit Race

This race around town will attract cops on the first lap, with roadblocks appearing on lap 2. Maintain high acceleration.

Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Sprint Eastward

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Sprint Race

This is a mostly asphalt race. Equip lightly and for racing.

Cruise Control

Difficulty: Medium

Type: Circuit Race

A normal circuit race around town. Avoid crashing.

Cannonball Run

Difficulty: Medium

Type: Sprint Race

Cops appear very early in this race.

Fast Track

Difficulty: Hard

Type: Speed Run

Speeds: 120MPH, 110MPH, 100MPH

This is a speed run where maintaining top speed is crucial. Avoid taking shortcuts on wide turns, as they shorten your driving time.

Running the Gauntlet

Difficulty: Hard

Type: Sprint Race

You start on the freeway and end near downtown. There is no off-roading. If you get frustrated, smash through opponents.

Shelby Cobra 427

Note: A most wanted car. Must shut down first to do the following events.

Cannonball Run

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Sprint Race

Cops appear very early in this race.

The Fugitive

Difficulty: Medium

Type: AMBUSH

Lose the cops inside the airfield. Drive through hangars and a garage, then up a ramp onto the roof and off towards the freeway exit. U-turn towards the Body Shop to enter (Cooldown). Going through the Body Shop should lower your (wanted level) by 1. Return to the Airfield and hide inside.

Get to the Chopper

Difficulty: Medium

Type: SPEED RUN

Speeds: 110MPH, 100MPH, 90MPH

Location: Callahan Industrial on Beddoe Drive

You will drive on a highway for two-thirds of the race. Try not to crash at the end.

Crush Hour

Difficulty: Hard

Type: CIRCUIT RACE

This is a three-lap race. You will face cops at the end of Lap 1.

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