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Most of us are unlikely to drive a rare Ferrari 365 GTB/4 "Daytona" (above) or a Pagani Zonda F in real life (sigh), but if you're prepared to pop for an Xbox360 and Project Gotham Racing 3, the latest update for the popular video game will give you a shot at both.

Rumors about the latest "Style Pack" update to PGR3 list twelve new cars for you to try, including the aforementioned classic '70s Ferrari (nicknamed the Daytona after Ferrari's surprise 1-2-3 victory at the Daytona 24 hours, thrashing Ford's GT40s) and the modern-day Zonda F. Other rides include the RUF R.K. Spyder, a Ferrari F430 Challenge, the Gumpert Apollo Coupe and the Mercedes CLK DTM AMG. Enjoy!

[Source: computerandvideogames.com]

Last month, Cadillac announced its relationship with Microsoft's XBOX in the form of a downloadable expansion pack for the console's Project Gotham Racing 3 game. Gamers were given the ability to add three of Caddy's V-Series cars to the already-impressive group of rides included with the game.

This coming weekend, that relationship is going to get some high-profile exposure as the #16 CTS-V SPEED GT racing car will sport a new PGR-themed livery for the Speed World Challenge race at Infineon Raceway. Cadillac is pulling out all the stops to make sure the car does well, as Corvette Racing's Johnny O'Connell will strap in behind the wheel. O'Connell, who along with teammate Ron Fellows has won his last five ALMS races at Infineon, will see if he can work his magic with the Cadillac and finish atop the podium. Reigining SPEED GT champ and Cadillac teammate Andy Pilgrim will join O'Connell on the circuit in the #1 car.

The SPEED GT race is part of this weekend's NASCAR Nextel Cup festivities at Infineon, so a huge crowd and equally huge exposure for the Caddy/XBOX relationship are all but guaranteed.

(Photo, press release after the jump)

[Source: GM]

Cadillac announced Monday that it is offering the first free downloadable content pack for the Xbox 360 version of Project Gotham Racing 3. The free Caddys cover the high-performance V-Series: the CTS-V, STS-V and XLR-V models.

Gamers who are quick enough to put a Caddy in the top 100 on the Full F1 Ciruit version of the Nurburgring via Xbox Live will gain "Cadillac Elite" status, part of a Cadillac game-player's ranking system that will eventually encompass multiple console gaming titles. Elite-class Xbox Live gamers gain access to exclusive events, customized downloadable content and are eligible to win prizes. No word on whether or not the prizes include a real-world V-car...

[Source: GM]