Supercar Designer Reacts To BURNOUT PARADISE Vehicles!

World renowned designer, Frank Stephenson, casts a critical eye over the wild designs in Burnout Paradise!
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This week we're taking the shackles off and are reviewing the wild designs from Burnout Paradise, which has been requested numerous times in the comments of the previous GTA V & Cyberpunk 2077 videos.
Enjoy!
#FrankStephenson #BurnoutParadise

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Had a blast reviewing these designs from Burnout Paradise. Let me know which games have designs you think that I'd find interesting and I'll be sure to look out for them! Best, Frank

[@juana9795]

Gran turismo sport maybe, the VGT cars Or Watch Dogs Legion 🤷‍♂️

[@Toxic2T]

GTA San Andreas pls. Or better, GTA III

[@TheFaxoy]

You could definitly have a look at Split/Second cars!

[@ultraguy8771]

How about Saints Row?

[@marcosneto9412]

The VGT cars in gran turismo, please! OH, including the red bull x2010/2014/2019

[@lamar2209]

Imagine Frank working with Rockstar on designing cars for GTA 6

[@FrankStephensondesign]

We're trying to do more than just imagine it on our side!

[@lamar2209]

@@FrankStephensondesign wait a minute......😃😃😃...🤐😉

[@jonathanthomasjohn8348]

@@FrankStephensondesign it would be awesome to see your designs in GTA

[@paskowitz]

@@FrankStephensondesignAre there other examples of "high profile/veteran" designers doing this in entertainment media? I can't think of any notable ones. This sounds like a great way to make some extra money. If something you designed was downloadable content (DLC/micro transaction) and you got 5% of the revenue from that car or whatever, that would be a lot of cheese.

[@MultiWalrus1]

@@FrankStephensondesign Ha ha. You're still serving your apprenticeship Frank! You'll know you've made it when you've got a car in GTA. xD

[@eclat521]

Thanks Frank. I was lead car designer on this project, way back in 2006. All commenters should appreciate these cars were designed in 2006, and sometimes way before that (as some are from other Burnout games). Comparison with modern cars after that date means I was ahead of my time! My favourite is one I personally designed, the Watson R25 Racer and Frank guessed correctly that I do indeed have an Automotive Design education… Go get your education kids, it gives you the chance to do cool stuff like this.

[@shnubdawg7730]

No way you designed the Watson racer, such a cool looking car, I love the cars in Burnout Paradise. I really hope that there will be another Burnout game and if there is I really look forward to seeing more cars added to the series.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Awesome to hear that Lee, and many thanks for your input! 👍

[@TheLazyBoi_]

Did you really design the Revenge Racer? Well thank you for making one of my childhood's most memorable cars

[@3wGaming]

Did you design the tempesta?!?!?

[@Bonsai2680]

Thanks for your help in making my favorite racing game!

[@petehawley2502]

Thank you Frank. I was the Exec Producer on Burnout Paradise, this video was insightful and brought back a lot of happy memories for me and some members of the team.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Great to hear from you Pete and thanks for your feedback! 👍

[@venglomarci]

Thank you for the many memories.

[@Bonsai2680]

Thank you for helping in the making of my favorite racing game!

[@FencelineFilms]

IS THIS ISLAND PETE!

[@CLA82529]

Thank you Pete.

[@wile123456]

Burnout's cars and brands feels like if you mix Hot wheels with real cars They go crash vroom vroom and that's their main goal

[@senorlechuga8832]

Burnout games are basically hot wheels without the orange loop de loops tbh

[@LeBornMajes]

@@senorlechuga8832 ans with plastic body

[@008abdullah]

This is actually a great analogy

[@nightstorm5914]

Flatout was a bit the same, but with less cars

[@unixbash]

6:00 feel like the front end has a bit of Koenigsegg CCX, especially the lights.

[@venglomarci]

My thoughts exactly. Also I was a bit surprised he didnt mention that the montgomery looks like an E type

[@potatopotatoeOG]

Same!

[@2ADVANCEDYT]

looks more like a tesla roadster

[@DriftJunkie]

@@venglomarci It looks more like Ferrari Dino, but Rossolini's are ferraris, and Montgomery's are british. So you are probably correct with the e type

[@Inherent_Deterrent]

and the noble m600

[@senitnelav]

Please do one for Vision GT cars in Gran Turismo 6 and Sport.

[@aaronjaggan]

Yes please

[@demioxdtouring]

WE SHALL JOIN TOGETHER AND FINALY GET FRANK TO REVIEE THEM

[@PhanTimo01]

The thing is, the BMW is now the m2 and the Bugatti is now a production car. So not much left to review

[@demioxdtouring]

@@PhanTimo01 *stares at literally any other VGT* yeeeeeah, I'm gonna disagree...

[@sorokolu]

I sign under this one!

[@thel8815]

This game is so amazing, replayed it a couple months ago and the memories from the 360 days booting up this game for the first time with the sunset and Guns n Roses playing was incredible.

[@FrankStephensondesign]

I wish we could've included the GnR song in this video without getting the copyright claimed!

[@ultraguy8771]

I've never played it (nor any other Burnout game for the matter), but I'm kinda tempted to buy the remaster on Steam. Should I?

[@thel8815]

@@ultraguy8771 It seems to be broken for some people but in my case it worked fine. If it works it's amazing, the graphics are old but still pretty nice for a game this old and the driving is very addictive. The music in the game is amazing too btw, there is a bit of everything.

[@Toxic2T]

@@FrankStephensondesign Yes GnR is copyrighting everything lately

[@Toxic2T]

@@ultraguy8771 Yes, it's a hilarious game.

[@bogbog]

NO FREAKING WAY MAN. Frank AND my favorite racing game ever!!???!?

[@junthetitan]

I know right?

[@cedrictheveneau9141]

Burnout Paradise is a masterpiece and still a lot of fun, we want it back

[@muhammadkemalardiansyah4788]

OMG I did not expect you to review the cars from my favourite game when I was a child! Thank you so much Frank, love your works!! 😁😁😁

[@FrankStephensondesign]

My pleasure!

[@huntermacdonald6431]

I kept asking him to and Id like to think thats why he did it😂

[@ExtremiSS88]

What I like about the Burnout games that the cars aren't a mirror image from the real life counterparts but a representative from the country its from

[@shnubdawg7730]

Rossollini Tempesta is one of my favourites

[@eclat521]

Thank you! As the designer of these cars, I can tell you that was exactly the intention.

[@pampinihalohaloatbp.restau3959]

And the time/era it was made in

[@derpedfox]

@@eclat521 can't thank you enough for designing these beautiful cars that felt they have each different personalities and souls

[@eclat521]

I actually found the word doc I wrote with the back story for each car manufacturer. They had deep personalities. @@derpedfox

[@gdog009]

I also feel that I’m too often held back by whether I’m going to kill a pedestrian or run over a puppy.

[@RogueBeatsARG]

Do Ridge Racer cars! They have some awesome designs

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Cool idea! Ridge Racer has had some iconic designs through the years.

[@ealing456]

Definitely second that. Some the designs in Ridge Racer 7 are bizarre. Like Burnout, you also have the added bonus of there being fictional manufacturers too.

[@walperinus]

the 1st thing i tought when i found the 1st episode, even made a coment there

[@3wGaming]

React on the bisonte!!!

[@Audiojack_]

Used to love the designs in Ridge Racer 4 back in the day.

[@SDRIFTERAbdlmounaim]

i can imagine the guy who made the *Hyperion* sitting in a dark gloomy corner crying ... 👀

[@iSchmidty13]

This is really interesting because to me the Thunder custom is a complete mess, and the Montgomery Hyperion is a really tasteful blend of the E-Type and 240Z!

[@DaOneJoel]

That Christopher Lambert edit had me in stitches. Make sure you pay your editor well :D

[@LeonardPospichal]

Still my all-time favorite racing game to this day

[@S0UNDWAVE]

This channel is the gift that keeps on giving.

[@justinberdell7517]

I'm not a designer, I'm not an artist, I'm not even a car guy, (I am an engineer but I make robots) I can't explain it but I love these videos! Keep up the awesome work Frank!

[@nothinghere7391]

I've been waiting for this one so much. Burnout's vehicles always felt well designed, not to crazy, quite realistic and cool. They could've went full GTA V and done some absolutely crazy cars when it comes to the graphics, but it seems like they decided to focus mostly on the shape and simple lines of the cars and only started doing the graphics after they were happy with the overall shape of the vehicles. Atleast that's how I feel about it, I didn't watch the video yet. I can't wait to hear Frank's opinions

[@shnubdawg7730]

I want one of the Burnout cars in real life

[@eclat521]

The Revenge Racer rear end got made! It's crashed half way into the office wall at EA Criterion studio. @@shnubdawg7730

[@thatcoolcat1]

You SO need to do this for BeamNG! That game is all original car designs, and they are done preety well. I would LOVE to see you cover this game!

[@jamdc2000]

Next episode: "Supercar Designer reacts to NeedForSpeed Underground 2 bodykits" please The real ricer need for speed

[@lubao4276]

now this is a great idea

[@user-ec6kt2fg7m]

Oh dude hell yes!

[@TopCarsTV]

I'd love it see that too. In fact, some details first seen on NFS body kits were later seen or real life cars. So I guess there is some validity to them

[@sawr99]

looooooool underground 2 roicer game amirite???

[@veeti1012]

No. Gran Turismo 6 Vision GT cars need to be reviewed first.

[@dika5160]

Do Split Second next Frank :D

[@mcchickengrip423]

ive noticed everytime a car comes up that CLEARLY resembles a koenigsegg/mclaren, he goes on saying its a ferrari/lambo-esque design... this makes me wonder if hes somehow contractually forbidden from using the koenigsegg or mclaren name

[@FrankStephensondesign]

I can say Kuhneegsegg and Maclarin whenever I want.

[@eclat521]

@@FrankStephensondesign It's because all of these cars were designed BEFORE McLaren did any road cars (except for the F1 from 1994). So Frank, you are perfectly correct that none of them have anything to do with McLaren design... Also, I think there was only one Koenisgegg in 2005 and I didn't like it at all. :-)

[@vsm1456]

5:25 Frank sees Ferrari in everything :D I'd say that's a Koenigsegg CCX front + old Audi R8 rear mashup with some weird rear lights. (Upd: Huh, the guys are right, that's Noble M600.)

[@dma968]

I see ferrari and saleen

[@Aknayelth]

This game was part of my childhood, really cool seeing this game again

[@scottjs5207]

The Tempesta and the V16 Revenge have always been my personal favorites from Paradise. I think I've seen a bit of them from time to time in my own sketches. I love sketching exotics. They have so much emotion to them, though American Muscle will always be my favorites. As for game cars to look at, I think Split Second might be an interesting one, if you haven't already.

[@miragespl]

The editing is on point on this video! I got goosebumps when the Burnout theme kicked in!

[@connorlifetheuniverseandev8243]

I'd love to see what Frank could do with the car design tools that are in Automation: The Car Company Tycoon Game. It would be fun to see how he tackles designing a car from almost scratch on any of the bodies that are based on real life cars in that game, and how he'd handle designing with fixtures instead of pencil and paper.

[@justinberdell7517]

"Too often we're held back by 'is it gonna kill somebody'" lol

[@motor_craft]

It would be cool to see you take on designs from Split Second: Velocity! There are some really nifty designs, hidden in that game

[@BDMZ404]

A legendary car designer reviewing a legendary game series. Only 30 seconds in and I'm LOVING THIS VIDEO!!!!

[@Bluemotion567]

I loved this game as a kid, amazing soundtrack and mesmerizing gameplay

[@abhijeetjadhav2961]

Imagine Frank crashing and wrecking every real world car after he analyzes it and puts up a montage of it after reviewing it. haha lol

[@emilsr.5395]

I think you should at some point look at some of Hot Wheels original fantasy castings. Especially lately they've been doing some really good ones. But, of course, the classics like the Bone Shaker, the Deoras and the Twin Mill would be interesting as well.

[@frederickagulhas5399]

Absolutely brilliant I always enjoy ur videos on the car designs in video games keep it

[@darindavis910]

U gave super in depth analysis on each design and I liked it

[@mussiomaran]

Another nice video, thanks for making.

[@Kairosdex]

Ridge Racer Type 4 (though its a old game, the designs on some are so cool). 1+ for GT vision. Maybe also critique the ships and vehicles from Star Citizen, tons of effort went into every design to make it feel realistic but obviously futuristic (plus they sell for real life money in the thousands, crazy I know).

[@prashanthpradhan]

Appreciate the effort on the video editing and like always an awesome video.

[@billbreze795]

Great editing!! Love the content as always

[@josephwright2271]

6:00 I was screaming koeniggsegg the whole time😂😂

[@Massakre8492nd]

Noble m600 or whatever it's called comes to mind

[@countinfinity776]

Absolutely love these videos, greatest on youtube by far.

[@priestthomas9221]

8:56 "I'm moving side to side, up and down..." 🤣🤣

[@EpicAwesomesauce]

I would've never thought that Frank would move on to critique cars in my favourite game, but I am so happy and excited to watch!

[@builderwack4459]

the car at 5:21 actually has three more references (not sure if intentional), but the front headlights are based off Koenigsegg CCX/CCR, the front bumper (especially the middle vent design) is DEFINITELY based on an NSX, and the rear is based on a fictionalized version of a Noble M600.

[@natanielferrando4878]

That Burnout 2 theme song got me so nostalgic... One of the first game I got on the PS2 with Jak N Dexter and GT3. unforgettable memories

[@cosmotect]

This is the kind of video you never expect, but definitely love

[@OnlyTheFinest125]

Frank! Thank you so much for doing this! I really love these videos of you reviewing these video game cars in general. Much love. GOD BLESS!

[@mxrclxst]

I was waiting for this!!!!!!

[@oscarjuarez8063]

I waited so much for this vid :0 thanks Frank

[@FrankStephensondesign]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@joshmiller7777]

The editing is perfection!

[@Floh2802]

HOLY CRAP, I WROTE A COMMENT WISHING FOR THIS! THANK YOU FRANK, I LOVE YOU!

[@eddiedewees2064]

Loved the video Frank. Please consider doing a video on the cars from Just Cause 3 and 4!

[@dinsism]

Burnout Paradise is such an awesome and usually forgotten game, awesome action and vehicles!

[@noxxiisproject2075]

I loved the V16 Revenge! It has been on my heart since the Revenge days in 2005. Every time I see this car, it gives me the absolute chills and every time I used this car, I try my best to not crash and being an absolute psychopath in taking down others. This car tells me its designed to be out, looking for blood. And i can tell you, only a blood lusting driving skilled lunatic will want this car. Not some cocks with less skills and more cash to spend.

[@Toxic2T]

Dude your video editing is on point

[@MartinKusimo]

Frank Stephenson: This video Burnout Paradise Developers: Meh, they're just gonna crash em anyway! 🤣

[@mazda9624]

I've waited for this video for so long. My all time favorite video game franchise covered by one of the coolest KZbinrs out there

[@originalpunkSxE]

I just watched your reaction to the Honda E. Thank you for saying what I've been thinking about car design for years. It's gotten WAY too busy in general. Love your critiques!

[@ankitshelke8637]

The Tempesta looks a lot like the Koenigsegg's before Regera especially the headlights and alloy wheel design.

[@exodus3504]

Koenigsegg ccx

[@Knot1990]

Really cool series Frank. Take a look at Carmageddon. Some radical looking cars there that might be interesting to explore. Keep up the cool videos! Cheers!

[@Arexion5293]

Suggestions: - Vision GT Cars and Red Bull X1 from Gran Turismo 6 & Sport - Ridge Racer Type 4 - Midnight Club 2 - Flatout 2/Ultimate Carnage - Burnout 3 - Unique car models (non-stock cars) from Tokyo Xtreme Racer Zero - Wreckfest - Blacklist member cars from Need for Speed Most Wanted - Carmageddon 2

[@Old_Motorsport_Clips]

Hey Frank! This is my first time finding your videos. I love the content. A cool fact for you, over the years “Lead Sled” has come to refer to the weight of large custom cars but originally the name came from the fact that lead was used as body filler because it was cheap and very easy to manipulate. Keep on being awesome!

[@Dfoulds28]

What a novel idea to look at car design in video games so much art and design like this goes by without recognition. Great idea Mr. Frank!

[@LambDan_]

Frank Stephenson and Burnout, a perfect combination! I'd love it if you reviewed more burnout series cars.

[@denishdahariya]

i was waiting for this one thanks

[@oddharsh]

Had to do a double take on how fuchsia was said hehe. Great video as always, burnout paradise brings me back

[@MultiWalrus1]

The headlights on that Rossolini are lifted straight off of a Koenigsegg CCR.

[@clumsygarage1578]

Was not expecting this video, but I couldn’t be happier. Especially since he really liked my favorite, the Watson 25 V16

[@user-yt9pf8yu7r]

That is a really unique content. Keep it going. I would like you to review the cars from Motorstorm games

[@jordancarlson6556]

The v16 revenge is a reboot of the prototype series in burnout revenge, for which the 100% completion prize is one of these, dubbed "the revenge racer" with a game themed livery. It's one of the best looking cars in the whole franchise in my opinion, and I'd would love to see a real life iteration made.

[@davidsubotin7122]

The second car to me really looks a lot like a Askari KZ1, a the front looks kinda like a Ferrari 550.

[@Connor-ww8dk]

Hey frank, You should do a series on how you would design new cars (your concept) how you would of designed the new m4 etc.

[@alexsaffamerica]

This was unexpected! BP! Do more games if you can!

[@re_negado]

Arcade game + Design review = This is gonna be fun Also it's pretty nice to see a video like this about a game I've been playing a few hours ago.

[@minoassal]

Omg yes! I absolutely love Burnout Paradise, the Tempesta is such a sexy car

[@Carrera911Fan]

Frank you are a legend for reviewing video game cars. The burnout series was my childhood, thank you!

[@lookitsaburnoutfan]

great episode

[@330f]

Thank you for this one, one of my favorite video games ever.

[@generalguilmon6719]

I'm surprised you didn't mention any influence from old Dodges (Charger, Challenger) on the first one. I think that's closer to it than a Chevy or Pontiac. Great video, these are always fun!

[@thijmenadelaars4923]

Love these videos!!

[@gerrysianturi1135]

props to frank's editor tho, the edits are dope lol

[@mrblimbo1359]

Hey frank! Love the video! Btw one thing. The game was released in 2008-10 i dont remember so these designs have aged!

[@ffr4314]

So interesting to see a critique for a non-existent cars =) And there are pretty many games that have those. I can easily remember "Wreckfest", "Flatout 2", "Split Second", "Ridge Racer Unbounded", "Crash Time", "Live for speed", even a "Cars" franchise (which will be very fun) and more

[@csciabar]

Loving the analysis being brought into video games as well. Especially because I don’t have access to real sports cars but I could actually see these cars and use them in game.

[@polo86c4]

13:00 The Rossalini LM classic also took some Inspiration from the Bizzarini P538 in the front.

[@notasian7620]

That feeling when you finally find the last billboard and street man it took forever

[@cedrictheveneau9141]

I’m glad to see some people who actually worked on those cars in the comments, feels so good to see them enjoy the fact we like their work and know how to appreciate it Burnout Paradise is still to this day my all time favorite racing game, and my most favorite car from this game was the Carson GT Nighthawk, it was the pinacle of coolness

[@Cheezus]

It's cool to have someone appreciate the craft in all forms!

[@Romkar]

Nostalgia is real! Great video about a great game. Btw what's the music on 0:52 called?

[@syntheee]

5:28 The Tempesta has got the Koenigsegg CCX front shape, especially the hood intake and lights

[@sakibalam4115]

frank your editor's an absolute madlad

[@BananaLizard]

nice to see some love to Burnout Paradise again. I still love playing this game!

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

Excellent review! I love how these cars look and sound. I also recommend you look at the cars in this game called Split/Second, as they have really cool designs as well!

[@nobody-wk6ej]

Hey Frank, you ever think about doing more motorcycle critiques??? H2... Brutale 1000rr... CB1000R... R1 ... XDiavel... So many beauties out there.

[@hector338]

Don't think I haven't noticed your nice bottles of whisky back there! What are your favorites? I personally think Lagavulin 16 and a bottle called Nikka From the Barrel are hard to beat, given reasonable budget.

[@FencelineFilms]

Hey frank, I think theres absolutely a market to do a second part to this video, there are a lot more cars in this game. The Hunter Cavalry, Hunter Vegas, Carson Annihilator, Nakamura Si7, The hot rods, The buggy's, and so forth. Please consider doing a part 2 to this.

[@MrSkinnyWhale]

Saying a car would look better after a crash is kinda like saying to someone "you'd look better in a casket" lmao

[@huntermacdonald6431]

Thank you Frank 🙌