The unofficial community wiki for My Winter Car — facts, FAQ, vehicles, mechanics, and 40+ guide pages. Based on publicly verified sources and Early Access patch notes.
Amistech Games
Solo developer "Toplessgun" (also made My Summer Car)December 29, 2025
Steam App ID: 4164420 | PC onlyRural Finland, Winter 1999
Fictional village environmentVery Positive
Peak 24,107 concurrent players (Jan 1, 2026)Corris Rivett
Based on Ford Taunus TC1 (1971–1976), 200+ partsOptional (toggleable)
Game save deleted on death when enabledMy Winter Car is a Finnish open-world survival and car-building sandbox game — the spiritual successor to My Summer Car. Players take on the role of a young man in 1999 Finland, tasked with surviving a brutal winter while sourcing and assembling a Corris Rivett project car from hundreds of individual parts. The game introduces significantly harder survival mechanics than its predecessor, including the body temperature system, sweat mechanic, and the new Problem Bar (alcohol dependency). The developer explicitly states MWC is intended for players already familiar with My Summer Car.
08609553 → wait for the full conversation → check map for the "Car for sale" marker → visit the seller during daytime hours.
Full walkthrough: Corris Rivett Build Guide →
| In-Game Name | Real-World Basis | Role | Status | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorbet 1600 LTD | Talbot 1510 (late 1970s–80s) | Starting daily driver | ✅ Drivable | Details → |
| Corris Rivett | Ford Taunus TC1 (1971–1976) | Main project car — must be built | 🔧 Build Required | Build Guide → |
| Kekmet 502 | Finnish tractor (fictional) | Firewood delivery, towing | ✅ Drivable (Indestructible) | Details → |
| Gifu 405 T | Vacuum truck (fictional) | Septic tank pumping job | ✅ Drivable | Gifu Guide → |
| Bachglotz | 1965 Oldsmobile 98 | Fleetari's loaner car | ⚠️ Limited access | Details → |
| Heppa | Pickup truck (NPC: Pena) | World prop | 🚫 Not drivable | — |
| Hayosiko Pace | Unknown (uncle's shed) | World prop | 🚫 Not drivable (EA) | — |
| Burnet Ferndale | Fictional | World prop | 🚫 Not drivable | — |
| Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world basis | Ford Taunus TC1 (1971–1976) | Also inspired by Ford Cortina Mk III |
| Engine | 2.0L SOHC Inline-4 (Ford Pinto OHC) | In-game: "Ford Pinto TL20H" (fictional designation) |
| Stock power | ~98–99 hp @ 5,500 RPM | Slight discrepancy between sources; use as approximate |
| Stock torque | 155 Nm @ 3,700 RPM | Verified via community wiki |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | No rev limiter — engine damage possible from over-rev |
| Transmission options | 4-spd manual (stock), 3-spd automatic, 5-spd manual (aftermarket) | Depends on trim level (VIN) |
| Trim levels | L, LX, SLX, GT | GT is rarest; randomly assigned on purchase |
| Year range | 1971–1976 | Affects historical registration eligibility (30+ years → 1971–early 1974 qualify in 1999) |
| Purchase method | Phone call → numpad dial 08609553 | Never hang up early; wait for seller to disconnect |
| Total parts | 200+ | Engine block & cylinder head are unique (cannot source spares) |
| Estimated build cost | 8,000–14,000 mk | Varies by parts condition chosen |
My Winter Car requires you to constantly monitor and balance six survival statistics. Failing any of them can be fatal — and with permadeath enabled, fatal means your save file is deleted.
Most dangerous stat. In worst-case conditions, can drop to fatal in ~10–15 real minutes. Manage clothing, heating, and sweat carefully. See Survival Guide.
Triggered by heavy clothing indoors or physical exertion. Wet clothing loses insulation — going outside while sweating causes rapid temperature collapse. Remove heavy clothes indoors.
Must eat regularly from Teimo's PSK shop (daily) or Pub Nappo (when PSK is closed). Moose meat also works.
Sleep in a heated room (radiator at 30°C+). Over-fatigue causes blackouts — dangerous while driving. See Fatigue Guide.
Rises from traffic tickets, failed inspections, and crises. Accumulation can cause a fatal "breakdown." Manage by avoiding fines and taking relaxing activities.
Represents alcohol dependency — not thirst. Water barely affects it. Drink alcohol short-term; cure via "Mega Sobering" process. See Troubleshooting →
Buy, assemble, wire, and start the Rivett. 200+ parts & VIN system.
EssentialCrankshaft, pistons, timing belt, camshaft & first start checklist.
EssentialAlternator, starter, fuse box, headlights, dash gauges overview.
BuildMaster guide for the Corris Rivett. Suspension, brakes, powertrain.
EssentialCarb jetting, ignition timing, valve adjustment. Stages 1–3 up to 215 hp.
AdvancedClassifieds magazine, Fleetari's shop (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00), flea market.
EssentialSorbet, Rivett, Kekmet, Gifu + full specs, controls, heater setup.
ReferenceVacuum truck for septic jobs. Controls, load limits, tips.
VehicleFirst 30 minutes, controls, phone numpad, Sorbet start & first money.
EssentialTemperature body drops fatal in 10–15 min. All 6 stats explained.
EssentialProblem Bar, car won't start, can't sleep, phone fails & all EA bugs.
EssentialWhen to wear each, sweat triggers & wet-clothing hypothermia risk.
MechanicSleep system, blackout risk while driving & optimal rest schedule.
MechanicOvernight heating prevents frozen oil. Location, connection & procedure.
MechanicFermentation recipe, timing & how the Problem Bar dependency works.
MechanicFirewood 400–800 mk/run, office work, taxi & wood cutting income.
EssentialIce Track Jokkis, Rally Sprint, safety equipment & prize breakdown.
RacingTrack location, racing lines & winter grip setup for competition.
RacingAttend driving school, pass test, unlock legal road driving.
MechanicFull comparison — new systems, mechanic differences & what MSC veterans need to know.
ReferenceCurrent multiplayer status, community co-op tools & EA roadmap.
MechanicFull EA changelog from launch (Dec 29, 2025) to present.
UpdatesInteractive map with all shops, dirt roads, and hidden spawns.
ReferenceMeet Teimo, Pena, the Grandma, and understand their schedules.
WorldAll phone numpad codes for parts, jobs, and firewood deliveries.
ReferenceFind out your shell's exact model year and factory specifications.
ReferenceFull database of all 200+ Corris Rivett parts, bolts, and prices.
EssentialHow to install the mod loader, useful QoL mods, and plugin fixes.
CommunityHow to modify your save file, fix bugged items, or teleport vehicles.
ToolMore detailed answers to the most common community questions.
ReferenceGuía Completa en Español para My Winter Car.
Language| Patch | Date | Key Changes |
|---|---|---|
| v.260102-01 | Jan 2, 2026 | Additional Sorbett stability fixes; save data correction for some item/tool locations |
| v.260101-01 | Jan 1, 2026 | Fixed Sorbett & Kekmet engine shutoff/restart; fixed subwoofer/antenna double delivery; fixed CD audio in Taxi & Sorbett; fixed passenger race seat ordering |
| v.251230-04 | Dec 30, 2025 | PSK food vendor temporarily disabled (PSK crash fix); improved Sorbett colliders; fixed permadeath save deletion; fixed car shed doors; fixed Corris rear window VIN plate bug; fixed fuse cross-reference bug |
| EA Launch | Dec 29, 2025 | Initial Early Access release. Known issues at launch: no achievements, lottery unimplemented, some CD import issues, AMIS catalog missing interior tuning items, no game intro/ending |