---
title: "Adding custom cars to Your Assetto Corsa server"
description: "Information on"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/313-adding-custom-cars-to-your-assetto-corsa-server
collection: "Assetto Corsa"
updated: 2026-06-11
language: en
---

# Adding custom cars to Your Assetto Corsa server

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## Summary

Adding custom cars to an Assetto Corsa server allows players to bring variety and creativity to their racing experience. From classic cars to futuristic concept vehicles, custom cars let hosts design unique events and challenges that keep gameplay fresh. This customization option helps create a distinct racing atmosphere for players on the server.

> **Error:** Some cars require the Custom Shaders Patch. Check the mod description before installing.

## How to Add Custom Cars on an Assetto Corsa Server

> **Warning:** Note: All players must have the same mods installed as the server.

1.  Download a custom car.
    
    > **Info:** There are many websites you can download custom cars but we like Overtake.gg
    
2.  Extract the compressed file to a folder and minimize the folder for later use.
    
3.  Log in to the Assetto Corsa server web panel (Link provided via console).
    
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4.  Under **Content**, select **Cars & Setups**.
    
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5.  Drag and drop the folder from step 3 or click the “Choose a folder” button
    
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6.  Click **UPLOAD CAR(S)**.
    
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## How to Add Custom Cars on an Assetto Corsa Client (Using Content Manager)

> **Info:** Don’t have Content Manager? Download [**Content Manager**](https://assettocorsa.club/content-manager.html)

1.  Download a custom car
    
2.  Run **Content Manager**.
    
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3.  Drag and drop the compressed file into **Content Manager**.
    
4.  Click the three lines icon in the top-right corner.
    
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5.  Under **Downloads**, click **Install**.
    
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6.  Launch Assetto Corsa to use your new cars.
    

## How to Add Custom Cars on an Assetto Corsa Client (Manual Installation)

1.  Download a custom car.
    
2.  Extract the compressed file to a folder.
    
3.  Review the extracted contents — file structure may vary by mod.
    
4.  Minimize the folder for later use.
    
5.  Right-click **Assetto Corsa** in Steam, hover over **Manage**, and select **Browse Local Files**.
    
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6.  Open the **content** folder.
    
7.  If the extracted files include a **cars** folder, drag and drop all files directly into the **content** folder OR If there’s no **cars** folder, open **content/cars** and drop the car’s folder there.
    
8.  Launch Assetto Corsa to test the newly installed car.