Motorhead is a racing game set in the near future. Despite it's semi-futuristic setting, the cars require realistic handling. There are 10 different cars and 8 different tracks. They are not all available from the start however; the player has to earn them by winning championships in the Transatlantic Speed League.
The gameplay involves racing on various tracks, with an emphasis on realistic car handling and physics. The game features a variety of cars, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, as well as different driving styles that can be unlocked as the player progresses through the game.