Colin McRae Rally 2.0 in the 2000 World Rally Championship, such as the Ford Focus RS WRC and Subaru Impreza GC. New features include Arcade mode, with direct head-to-head competition against AI drivers or another player, improved graphics with more detailed vehicle models and interiors, and a cleaner and more minimalist menu system, which would be retained for the rest of the series until the release of "Dirt 2" in 2009. Nicky Grist, whom at the time was the co-driver for McRae in 2000, reprises his role from the first game, who would remain until the release of "" in 2007; Grist later returned
Colin McRae: Dirt 2 bots when applicable) and online. In addition, three "special modes" are included. "Colin McRae: Dirt 2" runs on an updated version of the EGO engine, which powered Codemasters' "Race Driver: Grid" as well. The engine features, most notably, an updated physics engine, which models realistic weight transfer during turning maneuvers, allowing the player to incorporate advanced driving techniques, such as the Scandinavian flick. In addition to the five straight game types, there are three special variants, each applicable to multiple modes. "Colin McRae: Dirt 2" features a set of multiplayer modes which the user can partake in over, the PlayStation