http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/05/17/project-cars-staged-screenshots-vs-actual-gameplay-heres-how-the-game-really-looks/
So it seems as though Project CARS may have pulled a small fast one. Not entirely bullshots but definitely used careful shots to make it look a little better than it really is. Some examples:
You'll have to go to the site to see the rest since it's mostly a screenshot comparison article, but what do you guys think?