To the delight of many, Criterion Games announced earlier last week that it is continuing its support of Burnout Paradise through 2009 with an all-new party mode. Complementing that announcement is the addition of legendary cars, a series of futuristic-like vehicles sporting several exotic modifications.

Criterion lifted the wraps on the first legendary vehicle today, a modified version of the Jansen P12, featuring hover capabilities and a boost trigger that leaves a series of flame trails behind the car’s back end.

Dubbed the Jansen 88 Special, this the first of four legendary cars due out next year at a PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Marketplace near you. Each car will be offered as paid downloadable content, although pricing details were not revealed as part of the announcement.

Criterion Announces Burnout Paradise Legendary Cars [Criterion]

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