This report details the progress and requirements for Blacklist #10 (Baron) in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) . Defeating
is a significant milestone, as it unlocks mid-game performance upgrades and one of the most reliable handling cars in the game, the Porsche Cayman S. Rival Profile: Karl "Baron" Smit
is a wealthy racer from the coast who exclusively drives high-end, branded vehicles. He looks down on "garage custom" cars, considering them a sign of being broke. Rank: 10 Signature Car: Porsche Cayman S Specialty: Pursuit Infractions Blacklist 10 Entry Requirements To challenge
, you must meet the following career milestones through the Blacklist Menu: Race Events Won: 5 Pursuit Milestones Completed: 4 Total Bounty Required: 500,000 The Boss Challenge Once requirements are met, you must defeat in two consecutive races: Sprint: A high-speed point-to-point race. Nfs Most Wanted Save File Blacklist 10
Drag: A short, manual-shifting race requiring precise timing. Rewards for Victory: Bounty: 12,000.
Unlockables: Porsche Cayman S, Pontiac GTO, and Vauxhall Monaro VXR become available for purchase.
Performance Parts: Unlocks "Super Pro" Tires and Supercharger/Turbocharger upgrades. This report details the progress and requirements for
Baron’s Porsche (Pink Slip): You have a chance to win his car by selecting the correct mystery marker. Players can use the No Auto-Save Trick to retry the selection until they secure the Pink Slip. Technical & Save File Management
If you are using a downloaded save file or encountering loading issues at this stage of the game:
Save Location: For the PC version, save files are typically found in Documents\NFS Most Wanted. Ensure the folder name matches your profile name exactly. ⚠️ Common Issues & Fixes | Problem |
Corruption Fixes: Common "Save File Damaged" errors are often caused by version mismatches (e.g., using a v1.3 save on a v1.2 game). Installing the NFS MW 1.3 Patch is highly recommended for stability.
100% Completion Saves: You can find community-made save files on sites like GameFAQs that feature all Blacklist cars, including Baron's, already in the garage.
| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| Save not showing up | Make sure the file extension is .SaveFile or .nfsmw (not .sav). |
| Corrupt save error | Use NFS MW Save Editor to recalc checksum. |
| Game crashes on load | Install Widescreen Fix or run as admin. |
| No sound / black screen after loading | Set compatibility mode to Windows XP (SP3). |
There are three primary reasons a player searches for this exact save file: