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Part 19
Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005)

Part 19

Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005) Part 19 covers early races, the Lexus IS300 starter car, and Blacklist 15: Sonny. Learn race strategies and tips.

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Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005) Part 19 covers early races, the Lexus IS300 starter car, and Blacklist 15: Sonny. Learn race strategies and tips.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After the initial cut scene (non-interactive cinematic sequence), you gain control of the Blue and Silver BMW M3 GTR. Race against Razor in a Ford Mustang GT. Mia will call, informing you that your car is losing oil and you need to stop the race.
  2. 2
    Another cut scene plays. After this, you will enter a second race against Ronnie McRea in a Toyota Supra. Your car will outperform his. Stay in front, race smart, and avoid obstacles. Use your N20 (Nitrous) by pressing the B button; it regenerates and should be used sparingly when needed.
  3. 3
    Following Race 2, a cut scene with Razor and other Blacklist members begins.
  4. 4
    In Race 3, your opponent is unknown and drives a Mercedes-Benz SL 500. Race similarly to previous opponents. Police may appear; evade them and do not let them stop you.
  5. 5
    Race 4 is a Standard Circuit Race with 2 Laps against 4 opponents. The course has mostly long straight sections, with technical corners near the beginning of each lap being the only challenging part.
  6. 6
    Race 5 is the same as the first race and is uncompletable.
  7. 7
    After this race, a cut scene begins. You will have gotten out of jail and learned that Razor is now number 1 on the Blacklist, using your car to reach the top. Mia will then take you to look at new cars.
  8. 8
    When choosing a starter car, prioritize handling and acceleration over styling, as it will be replaced quickly. The Lexus IS300 is highly recommended due to its handling. Invest as little money as possible into your starter car. If you struggle to win a race, retry a few times, and if needed, purchase a cheap engine upgrade, saving money for later.
  9. 9
    After leaving the car shop, follow the arrow on the minimap (the small circular map in the bottom-left corner of your screen) (a small map usually in the corner of the HUD (heads-up display — the on-screen icons showing health, ammo and the minimap) - Heads-Up Display) to your safehouse. From here, you can access the Blacklist menu and other features.
  10. 10
    To race 'Sonny' (Blacklist 15), you need 3 Race Wins, 3 Milestones Completed, and 20,000 Total Bounty.
  11. 11
    The first event against Sonny is an Ironwood Estates Circuit race with 2 Laps, a cash reward of 1,500, minimum cop probability, and a distance of 4.2 Miles. This is described as a very simple race. Get to the left side of the road immediately to drive towards oncoming traffic.

Sample Times:

  • Race 2 vs Ronnie McRea: Stage 20% 17.56, Stage 40% 33.70, Stage 60% 48.73, Stage 80% 1:03.45, Stage 100% 1:19.34
  • Race 3 vs Unknown Opponent: Stage 20% 22.51, Stage 40% 37.37, Stage 60% 51.92, Stage 80% 1:09.93, Stage 100% 1:23.71
  • Race 4 Circuit Race: Lap 1 1:02.51, Lap 2 53.83, Total 1:56.35
  • Ironwood Estates (vs Sonny): Lap 1 1:10.11, Lap 2 1:11.17
Tips
  • Use Nitrous (N20) strategically in Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005) by pressing the B button; it regenerates but should be used sparingly.
  • When choosing a starter car in Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005), prioritize handling and acceleration over looks, as it will be replaced soon. The Lexus IS300 is a good choice.
  • Avoid investing too much money in your starter car in Need for Speed Most Wanted (2005).
  • If you struggle with a race, try it a few times. A cheap engine upgrade can help if necessary, but save money for later.
  • In the Ironwood Estates race against Sonny, immediately move to the left side of the road to drive against traffic.
  • Ironwood Estates Race: 1,500 Cash

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