The studio's name itself is a nod to racing history— represents the record-breaking number of laps completed by the winning Audi R15 TDI plus during the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans .
The phrase most likely refers to Studio 397 , the development team behind the popular racing simulation rFactor 2 . Their "story" is one of technical ambition, shifting ownership, and a deep connection to the history of motorsport, particularly through their partnership with iconic brands like McLaren. The Story of Studio 397
: Their work is defined by high-fidelity recreations of legendary vehicles. For example, they developed the McLaren MP4/8 , a 1993 Formula 1 car known for its advanced programmable gearbox and traction control, which was famously driven by Ayrton Senna .
: They often bridge the gap between real and virtual racing. In 2021, they built a virtual version of the BMW M4 Class 1 , a car that never made it to real-world circuits but lives on through their simulation using authentic R&D data from BMW.
