Any reasonably current PC it should be able to run at maximum settings without any problems, it was formerly a spasm and properly playable only with high-end.
For widescreen users there are just a tool to be able to play it with a wide-screen.
The tools are called universal widescreen patcher and NFSU lan mod.
Who does not know this game, and now with the old graphics has no problem, it should definitely test times.
I've played through it about 10 times. Another tip: The Mazda RX7 is the best Drag cars in the game. The NOS should Intermittently used in about half-second intervals and not at a time.
Best time: 14th and Vine: 18.65 seconds, enjoy Retro Underground Racing!