Gran Turismo 2: Complete Car List & Info Database
Version 2.2--19 November 2000
Compiled by Dave Connoy
[email protected]
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| Preface |
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Like my Complete Car List for the original Gran Turismo, this document is
simply a list of all cars available in the North American version of Gran
Turismo 2. Dealer figures on horsepower continue to be inaccurate (even more
so than in GT), myths on what cars are/are not in the game, and confusion
about the capabilities of those cars, seem to be running rampant and I think
this endeavor should facilitate discussion.
Since this list is in a tabular format, nothing except a single-width font
(such as Courier New) will suffice for displaying it in editors like WordPad.
The latest version of this list can always be found at www.gamefaqs.com, by
far the recommended source for video game FAQs and guides on the Web.
I've created a Microsoft Excel version of this list, which is available at
private.addcom.de/bradley/gt2. It's up to date with version 2.0 of the text
FAQ.
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| Table of Contents |
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Version History
Introduction/Notation
Car Dealers
Acura
Alfa Romeo
Aston Martin
Audi
BMW
Chevrolet
Citroen
Daihatsu
Dodge
Fiat
Ford
Honda
Jaguar
Lancia
Lister
Lotus
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
MG
Mini
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Opel
Peugeot
Plymouth
Renault
RUF
Shelby
Subaru
Suzuki
Tommy kaira
Toyota
TVR
Vector
Venturi
Volkswagen
Prize Car Listing
License Tests
Gran Turismo League
Special Events
Endurance
Statistics: Best/Worst
Frequently Asked Questions
Gran Turismo 2's Best Cars
Best Bargain Cars
Best Stock Cars
Best Road Cars
Best Rally Cars
Best Mid-HP Race Cars
Best High-HP Race Cars
Hidden Cars
The Lost Hondas
GameShark
DexDrive
Final Rants
Mysteries of the GT40
Adventures in GameShark Weirdness
Credits & Copyright Info
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| Version History |
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Version 2.2: Where have I been? Playing GT2. Not over-anaylzing and stat-
crunching it, but *playing* it. What a concept! No new main list
material, just revisions to the Best Cars lists and FAQ section.
Version 2.1: Just when I think I'm out... they PULL ME BACK IN!!! Hidden car
bonanza for this update--new section details how to get the original
versions of the Hondas that were Acura-ified for the US version, and a
Nissan that was left out. HUGE thanks to RogsR34UK and his code-
deciphering skillz for this info. Also tuned up a few things--who knew
there were two different cars called "240SX Fastback Type X '96"?
Version 2.0: Front Mission 3 fell through, so I figured I might as well
complete *something*. ALL the car data is here now, the DexDrive save
and Excel spreadsheet have a home, and a new statistical best/worst
section is added. Done! See you come GT2K.
Version 1.5: More car data added, and some text revisions made. Added
another question to the FAQ section. 2000's game release schedule is
pretty dense, and I'm moving on to write a FAQ for Front Mission 3, so
this document will most probably not see any more updates. It's been a
fun ride, and thanks to all who helped.
Version 1.4: Data added for most of the Nissan Skylines, and a Frequently
Asked Questions section added. Further update to the status of the save
file associated with this document in the "Hidden Cars" section. Excel
version is still in limbo; status is in the Preface.
Version 1.3: Dumbass that I am, I didn't include the GameShark code or data
for the Honda Integra Type R 98 spec, so that's been added. A few other
touch-ups here and there.
Version 1.2: Added a little text to "Mysteries of the GT40". DexDrive save
has been uploaded to www.gameshark.com. Got in about six hours of
actual racing, so "GT2's Best Cars" lists now reflect a little more
real-game experience. Honda, Mitsubishi, and Subaru now 100% complete.
Version 1.1: Small update. Corrected name of STP Viper GT; added new lists
to "GT2's Best Cars" section (let the flame wars commence); added new
details on [R]CLK Race Car GameShark code; added babble on GT40.
Version 1.0: Huge update. Subaru now complete save stragglers. All prize
cars (including those from Endurance races) are complete. Added hidden
cars to list and new "Hidden Cars" section to explain how to get them.
Reorganized lists to follow a stricter ordering scheme. Since all cars
are now listed, even if without statistics, we've hit version 1.0.
Version 0.7: Honda, Mazda, and Mitsubishi complete except for a few
stragglers. Added Prize Car Listing and a section on GT2's best cars.
Version 0.5: Added entries for all Hondas and a lot of other missing cars.
Put in the (very incomplete) missing manufacturers.
Version 0.4: First published version. Still a work in progress; everything
except Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota about 90% done.
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| Introduction/Notation |
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Here I'll explain the notations used in the list.
Name: The first column contains the car's name, prefixed with a "*" if it is
a prize car (obtained by winning a particular event) and/or an "[R]" for full
race cars. Finally, Japan-only models are suffixed with (J). Car names are
the ones used by the garage listing in the US version, typos and duplicates
included.
Several entries have a "!" before them. These cars are not normally
accessible in the game. See the "Hidden Cars" section at the end of the FAQ
for ways of obtaining them.
Yr: This column notes the model year of the car. It may seem unneccessary,
but a few cars have identical names and the model year is the easiest way to
tell them apart.
DrvTrn: This column notes the car's drivetrain (using the conventions in the
Gran Turismo 2 manual).
A: The aspiration of the car's unmodified engine. "N" represents normal
aspiration, and "T" represents turbo. This isn't a terribly useful fact
since most cars are best driven highly tuned, but I thought it mentionable.
Tuned MinHP: The minimum peak HP achievable after the car has been fully
tuned. Essentially, this is the car's stock peak HP after all permanent
engine modifications (engine balancing, displacement increase, and port
polishing) but without any other modifications. This statistic is important
to know because it dictates what races the car is eligible for *after* full
tuning.
NA MaxHP: This is the peak HP after all highest-spec normal aspiration
parts installed. Cars with stock turbocharging will not have this figure.
Turbo MaxHP: The peak HP after all highest-spec turbo aspiration parts
installed. Normally-aspirated cars that cannot take aftermarket turbo
modifications will not show this figure.
Tuned Wt.: The car's weight after all three stages of weight reduction.
Racing Wt.: The car's weight with racing modification fitted.
Why no stock figures? Since there is no "Normal" race in GT2, every car is
best tuned, and the minimum tuned HP is good to know for race eligibility.
The stock HP is generally about 5% below the minimum tuned HP, and dealer
figures on weight are always accurate.
Miscellaneous useful information about a car will occur indented on the line
below its entry.
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| Car Dealers |
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The addition of the "lost Hondas" and two Nissans brings the car total up to
600... exactly. [cue Twilight Zone music]
Japan: 408
USA: 67
Germany: 43
UK: 40
Italy: 23
France: 19
Acura
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Country: USA (South City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
9 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Acura Integra GS-R '95 95 FF N 178 285 --- 2453 ----
Acura Integra GS-R 98 FF N 178 285 --- 2453 2378
Acura Integra Type-R '95 95 FF N 205 284 362 2453 ----
Acura Integra Type R 98 FF N 208 291 370 2453 ----
Acura NSX '91 91 MR N 264 395 --- 2768 2656
Acura NSX '93 93 MR N 286 423 --- 2687 ----
Acura NSX '97 97 MR N 303 430 --- 2729 2619
Acura NSX Type S (J) 97 MR N 299 453 --- 2588 ----
Acura NSX Type S Zero (J) 97 MR N 299 453 --- 2491 ----
Alfa Romeo
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Country: Italy (West City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
11 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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145 2.0 Cloverleaf 98 FF N 157 175 335 2453 ----
155 2.0 TS 16V 98 FF N 157 270 --- 2550 2447
156 2.0 TS 16V 98 FF N 157 175 351 2451 2352
156 2.5 V6 24V 98 FF N 205 387 463 2588 2484
166 2.0 TS 16V 98 FF N 157 175 351 2784 ----
166 2.5 V6 24V 98 FF N 219 384 --- 2923 ----
166 3.0 V6 24V 98 FF N 257 410 --- 2960 ----
GTV 2.0 TS 16V 98 FF N 157 175 351 2687 2579
GTV 3.0 V6 24V 98 FF N 257 410 --- 2776 2663
Spider 2.0 TS 98 FF N 157 175 351 2687 ----
[R]155 Touring Car 95 4WD N 544 2336
Aston Martin
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Country: UK (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
4 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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DB6 FR N 343 388 --- 3040 ----
DB7 Coupe FR N 391 429 531 3481 3339
DB7 Volante FR N 391 429 531 3628 3483
V8 Vantage FR N 598 659 726 3904 ----
Audi
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Country: Germany (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
6 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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A3 FF T 154 343 2321 ----
A4 2.8 quattro 4WD N 202 342 --- 2804 2691
S3 4WD N 217 234 383 2696 ----
S4 4WD T 279 601 2960 2841
TT 1.8T quattro 4WD T 227 397 2735 2625
[R]TT LM Edition 4WD T 544 2138
BMW
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Country: Germany (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
8 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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320Ci FR N 154 308 --- 2824 2709
323Ci FR N 180 367 442 2835 2720
328Ci FR N 200 370 473 2872 2755
323ti Compact FR N 175 357 --- 2608 ----
328i FR N 200 370 --- 2863 ----
528i FR N 145 315 --- 3088 ----
740i FR N 293 421 --- 4030 ----
840Ci FR N 293 415 --- 3716 ----
Chevrolet
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Country: USA (South City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
10 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Camaro Z28 '69 69 FR N 313 432 --- 3020 2899
Camaro SS '97 97 FR N 331 613 --- 3062 2938
Camaro Z28 Coupe '97 97 FR N 303 615 --- 3062 2938
*Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary '96 96 FR N 303 615 --- 3062 2938
Awarded randomly in Super Touring Car Trophy.
Corvette Sting Ray '67 67 FR N 463 630 --- 3020 2899
Corvette 427 Stingray '69 69 FR N 460 617 --- 2888 2771
Corvette Stingray '82 82 FR N 233 395 --- 2974 2854
Corvette ZR-1 '95 95 FR N 425 642 --- 3119 2993
Corvette Coupe '96 96 FR N 351 667 --- 2934 2815
Corvette Grand Sport '96 96 FR N 351 667 --- 2934 2815
Citroen
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Country: France (West City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
4 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Saxo 1.6i VTS FF N 126 264 --- 1895 1838
Xantia 3.0i V6 Exclusive FF N 201 356 --- 2934 ----
Xsara 1.8i 16V Exclusive FF N 115 131 262 2259 ----
[R]Xsara Rally Car 4WD T 378 2116
Daihatsu
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Country: Japan (East City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
17 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Midget II D-Type (J) FR N 34 37 82 1155 ----
Mira TR-XX '90 (J) 90 4WD T 64 182 1499 1452
Mira TR 4WD '98 (J) 98 4WD T 63 190 1580 1532
Mira TX 4WD '98 (J) 98 4WD T 63 190 1560 1512
Move CX '95 (J) 95 FF N 56 63 88 1499 1452
Move SR-XX 2WD '97 (J) 97 FF T 63 190 1541 1494
Move SR-XX 4WD '97 (J) 97 4WD T 63 190 1459 1415
Move SR-XX 4WD '98 (J) 98 4WD T 63 190 1783 1728
Move Custom 4WD '98 (J) 98 4WD T 63 190 1803 1748
Opti Club Sport 2WD '97 (J) 97 FF N 56 63 82 1338 1296
Opti Club Sport 4WD '97 (J) 97 4WD N 56 63 82 1439 1395
Opti Aerodown Beex 4WD '98 (J) 98 4WD T 63 190 1662 ----
Storia CX 2WD '98 (J) 98 FF N 61 69 174 1701 1649
Storia CX 4WD '98 (J) 98 4WD N 61 69 174 1803 1748
Storia X4 '98 (J) 98 4WD T 120 195 1701 1649
Terios Kid Aerodown '98 (J) 98 4WD T 63 190 2028 ----
[R]Storia Rally Car 4WD T 427 1763
Dodge
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Country: USA (South City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
15 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Avenger ES FF N 145 167 335 2665 ----
Challenger 72 FR N 303 440 --- 3247 ----
Charger '71 71 FR N 404 559 --- 3368 ----
Intrepid ES FF N 237 267 505 3130 3004
Neon ACR FF N 157 283 --- 2281 2211
Neon R/T FF N 157 283 --- 2281 2211
Stratus ES FF N 108 119 371 2674 ----
Viper GTS FR N 486 706 --- 3002 2881
Viper RT/10 FR N 486 706 --- 2954 2835
*Concept Car MR N 227 353 --- 1986 1924
Obtain gold medals in all A license tests.
*Phaeton FR N 526 603 --- 3139 ----
Awarded in Muscle Car Cup Race 3.
*[R]Concept Car LM Edition MR N 526 1984
Awarded in Convertible Car World Cup Race 3.
[R]Viper GTS-R Team Oreca 99 FR N 690 2535
*[R]STP Viper GT 99 FR N 645 2601
Awarded randomly in GT500 Championship.
*[R]Viper GTS-R FR N 690 2749
Awarded in Apricot Hill 200km Endurance.
Fiat
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Country: Italy (West City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
6 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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500R 75 RR N 23 26 138 1053 1020
500 Sporting 98 FF N 56 63 187 1490 1444
600 (Seicento) Sporting FF N 56 63 187 1490 ----
Barchetta FF N 131 246 --- 2149 ----
Coupe 2.0 20V Turbo FF T 217 391 2568 2464
Punto GT FF T 135 214 2028 1986
Ford
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Country: USA (South City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
20 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Cougar (Mercury) XR-7 '67 67 FR N 343 558 --- 3134 ----
Cougar (Mercury) '99 FF N 181 208 512 2727 ----
Cougar 2.5i 24V FF N 181 208 512 2727 ----
Focus Ghia 2.0i Zetec FF N 131 150 388 2352 ----
Focus Zetec 1.8i FF N 116 217 256 2281 ----
Ka FF N 63 70 174 1774 1719
Mondeo Ghia X 2.5i 24V FF N 181 332 --- 2742 2632
Mustang GT '98 98 FR N 219 368 --- 2916 ----
Mustang GT '99 99 FR N 219 368 --- 2912 ----
Mustang SVT Cobra '98 98 FR N 319 460 --- 3022 2901
Mustang SVT Cobra '99 99 FR N 336 464 --- 3051 2927
Puma 1.7 Zetec-SE VCT FF N 125 252 --- 2096 2032
RS200 Rally Car 86 4WD T 393 484 2471 ----
Taurus SHO '99 99 FF N 246 364 --- 2960 2841
GT40 66 MR N 305 652 --- 2200
Wondering where the [R] went? See the "Final Rants" section.
*[R]Escort Rally Car 4WD T 460 2711
Awarded in Seattle 100 Mile Endurance.
[R]Focus Rally Car 99 4WD T 460 2711
*[R]GT40 Race Car 69 MR N 492 2200
Awarded in Mid-Engine Challenge Race 3.
*[R]GT90 MR T 716 3201
Awarded in Seattle 100 Mile Endurance.
[R]SR Widebody 99 FR N 640 2601
Honda
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Country: Japan (East City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
62 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Accord Sedan '96 96 FF N 194 318 --- 2923 2804
Accord Wagon '96 96 FF N 194 276 --- 2843 2729
Accord SiR-T '97 (J) 97 FF N 202 339 --- 2550 2447
Accord SiR-T '98 (J) 98 FF N 202 339 --- 2550 2447
Accord Wagon SiR '98 (J) 98 FF N 210 302 --- 2804 2691
Accord Wagon 2300VTL '97 (J) 97 4WD N 175 282 --- 2843 2729
*Accord Type-R FF N 219 323 --- 2636 2530
Awarded in Luxury Sedan Cup Race 1.
*Mugen Accord SIR-T (J) FF N 200 301 --- 2550 ----
Awarded in FF Car Challenge Race 1.
*Mugen Accord Wagon (J) FF N 207 279 --- 2804 ----
Awarded in Station Wagon Cup Race 2.
Beat '91 (J) 91 MR N 64 93 128 1541 1494
Beat ver.F '92 (J) 92 MR N 64 93 128 1541 1494
Beat ver.Z '94 (J) 94 MR N 64 93 128 1541 1494
*Mugen Beat (J) MR N 64 93 128 1541 ----
Awarded in Light-weight "K" Cup Race 1.
Civic Sedan '93 93 FF N 167 239 --- 2092 2028
Civic Sedan '96 96 FF N 177 244 --- 2314 2244
Civic Sedan 98 FF N 177 244 --- 2290 2220
Civic 3 Door Si '93 93 FF N 167 239 293 1926 1867
Civic 3 Door '95 95 FF N 177 244 299 2072 2008
Civic 3 Door Si 98 FF N 177 244 326 2231 2162
Civic Type R '97 (J) 97 FF N 192 266 306 2129 2065
Civic Type R '98 (J) 98 FF N 192 266 336 2129 2065
*Mugen Ferio (J) FF N 175 244 --- 2290 ----
Awarded in '80s Sports Car Cup Race 1.
*Mugen Civic Type-R (J) FF N 188 266 339 2149 ----
Awarded in '80s Sports Car Cup Race 3.
*Spoon Civic Type-R (J) FF N 221 250 --- 1662 ----
Awarded randomly in Tuned NA No.1 Cup.
Civic CRX Si '91 91 FF N 162 205 --- 1999 1937
*Mugen CR-X II (J) FF N 162 205 --- 2028 ----
Awarded in Light-weight "K" Cup Race 3.
del Sol S '93 93 FF N 132 184 --- 2103 2039
del Sol VGi '95 (J) 95 FF N 135 184 --- 2107 2043
del Sol Si '93 93 FF N 172 247 --- 2103 2039
del Sol SiR '95 (J) 95 FF N 174 244 --- 2231 2162
*Mugen CR-X III (J) FF N 174 244 --- 2310 ----
Awarded in Historic Car Trophy Race 1 and '80s Sports Car Cup Race 2.
!Integra SiR-G ('95) FF N 184 247 --- 2453 2378
!Integra SiR-G ('98) FF N 184 247 --- 2270 2202
!Integra Type R FF N 205 284 362 2385 2312
!Integra Type R 98 spec FF N 208 291 370 2189 2123
Not normally accessible. See "Hidden Cars" section for details.
*Mugen Integra Type-R (J) FF N 205 283 358 2189 ----
Awarded in '80s Sports Car Cup Race 4.
*Spoon Integra Type-R (J) FF N 274 312 --- 1825 ----
Awarded randomly in Tuned NA No.1 Cup.
Life T '97 (J) 97 FF N 47 54 119 1600 ----
Life T '98 (J) 98 FF N 50 57 118 1662 ----
Logo TS '98 (J) 98 FF N 93 106 191 1986 1924
!NSX '90 MR N 286 414 --- 2676 2568
!NSX Type R '92 MR N 286 423 --- 2411 2314
!NSX MR N 305 453 --- 2729 2619
!NSX Type S MR N 299 444 --- 2588 2484
!NSX Type S Zero MR N 299 444 --- 2491 2389
Not normally accessible. See "Hidden Cars" section for details.
Prelude Si '93 93 FF N 165 279 --- 2550 2447
Prelude VTEC '94 94 FF N 220 302 --- 2608 2502
Prelude '96 96 FF N 202 318 --- 2627 2522
Prelude FF N 205 321 --- 2530 2429
Prelude Type-SH 96 FF N 223 333 --- 2707 2597
Prelude SiR S spec '98 (J) 98 FF N 223 342 --- 2491 2389
*Mugen Prelude Type-S (J) FF N 223 323 --- 2568 ----
Awarded in FF Car Challenge Race 3.
S2000 99 FR N 253 364 --- 2431 2332
*Spoon S2000 (J) FR N 280 308 --- 2231 ----
Obtain gold medals in all B license tests.
Z Turbo '98 (J) 98 4WD T 64 184 1966 ----
*[R]del Sol LM Edition MR N 617 1962
Obtain gold medals in all I-B license tests.
[R]Mobil 1 NSX GT '99 (J) 99 MR N 608 2601
[R]Raybrig NSX GT '99 (J) 99 MR N 608 2601
*[R]Mugen NSX GT (J) 98 MR N 608 2601
Awarded in Grand Touring Car Trophy Race 2.
*[R]Mugen NSX GT '99 (J) 99 MR N 608 2601
Awarded randomly in Gran Turismo World League.
*[R]Takata NSX GT (J) 99 MR N 608 2601
Awarded randomly in GT500 Championship.
[R]S2000 GT1 FR N 577 2116
Jaguar
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Country: UK (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
6 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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XJ Sport 3.2 FR N 252 285 509 3353 ----
XJR XJR Vehicle FR N 405 446 551 3481 ----
XK8 Coupe FR N 302 549 --- 3168 ----
XKR FR N 405 446 551 3216 ----
XJ220 GT Race Car MR T 541 945 2696 2588
[R]XJR15 GT Race Car MR N 470 2314
Lancia
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Country: Italy (West City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
6 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Delta HF Integrale 4WD T 188 325 2579 ----
Delta HF Integrale Collezione 4WD T 220 473 2627 ----
Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione 4WD T 212 401 2550 2447
Y 1.2 16V FF N 89 105 208 1845 1787
*Stratos MR N 200 273 355 1986 1924
Awarded in Apricot Hill 200km Endurance.
[R]Delta S4 85 4WD T 387 2645
Lister
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Country: UK (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
1 entry Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Storm V12 FR N 627 709 --- 2819 2705
Lotus
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Country: UK (North City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
14 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Elan S2 '64 64 FR N 109 210 --- 1291 1252
Elan S4 Sprint '71 71 FR N 131 210 --- 1406 1362
Elan S2 '90 90 FF N 139 158 233 2021 ----
Elise MR N 128 226 262 1397 1353
Elise 135 MR N 139 212 243 1560 1512
Elise 111S MR N 150 219 254 1560 1512
Elise 190 MR N 197 226 263 1358 1316
Motorsport Elise MR N 211 253 328 1419 ----
Esprit Sport 350 MR T 365 659 2550 ----
Esprit V8 GT MR T 365 659 2707 ----
Esprit V8 SE MR T 365 659 2707 ----
*Europa MR N 131 236 299 1479 1432
Awarded in Historic Car Trophy Race 2.
Elise GT1 MR T 613 613 1825 1770
[R]Esprit GT1 MR T 577 1984
Mazda
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Country: Japan (East City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
48 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Mazda 323F Coupe Type-R '93 (J) 93 FF N 182 311 --- 2431 2332
Mazda 323F S-Wagon '99 (J) 99 4WD N 177 202 388 2568 2464
Mazda AZ-1 '91 (J) 91 MR T 64 177 1459 ----
Mazda AZ-1 A-spec '91 (J) 91 MR T 64 177 1459 ----
Mazda Cosmo Type-S '94 (J) 94 FR T 231 417 2980 2859
Mazda Cosmo Type-E '94 (J) 94 FR T 286 634 3216 3086
Demio LX G Package '97 (J) 97 FF N 85 98 198 1845 1787
Demio GL '97 (J) 97 FF N 103 118 250 1946 1887
Demio GL-X '97 (J) 97 FF N 103 118 250 1946 1887
Demio GL-X Special '98 (J) 98 FF N 103 118 250 1946 1887
Demio GL-X '99 (J) 99 FF N 103 118 250 1946 1887
*Mazda Demio A-spec '97 (J) 97 FF N 105 120 270 1662 1611
Awarded in Light-weight "K" Cup Race 2.
MX-5 Miata '89 (J) 89 FR N 123 205 237 1986 1924
MX-5 Miata V-Special '90 (J) 90 FR N 123 205 237 2006 1944
MX-5 Miata S-Special '92 (J) 92 FR N 123 182 237 2006 1944
MX-5 Miata '93 (J) 93 FR N 135 252 296 1986 1924
MX-5 Miata S-Special '93 (J) 93 FR N 135 252 296 2006 1944
MX-5 Miata V-Special '93 (J) 93 FR N 135 252 296 2006 1944
MX-5 Miata 1.6 S Package '98 (J) 98 FR N 129 147 240 2067 2003
MX-5 Miata 1.8 RS '98 (J) 98 FR N 148 270 --- 2087 2023
MX-5 Miata 1.8 VS '98 (J) 98 FR N 148 270 --- 2087 2023
*MX-5 Miata A Spec (J) FR N 148 270 --- 2107 ----
Awarded in Convertible Car World Cup Race 1.
*MX-5 Miata B Spec (J) FR N 177 262 305 1986 ----
Awarded randomly in Tuned NA No.1 Cup.
*MX-5 Miata C Spec (J) FR N 208 239 339 2048 ----
Awarded randomly in Tuned NA No.1 Cup.
Mazda Protege 4Door Sedan '89 (J) 89 FF N 116 132 370 2028 1966
Mazda Protege GT-X '92 (J) 92 4WD T 181 326 2433 2358
Mazda Protege GT-R '92 (J) 92 4WD T 214 353 2453 2378
Mazda RX-7 GT-Turbo '83 (J) 83 FR T 171 433 2067 2003
Mazda RX-7 Cabriolet '90 (J) 90 FR T 210 374 2727 2616
Mazda RX-7 GT-X '90 (J) 90 FR T 210 374 2451 2352
Mazda RX-7 Infini III '90 (J) 90 FR T 214 391 2433 2358
Mazda RX-7 Type R '91 (J) 91 FR T 272 433 2471 2372
Mazda RX-7 Touring X '96 (J) 96 FR T 272 467 2608 2502
Mazda RX-7 Type RB '96 (J) 96 FR T 272 467 2471 2372
Mazda RX-7 Type RZ '96 (J) 96 FR T 272 467 2451 2352
Mazda RX-7 A-spec '96 (J) 96 FR T 272 493 2473 2398
Mazda RX-7 Type RB '97 (J) 97 FR T 269 524 2471 2372
Mazda RX-7 Type RS '97 (J) 97 FR T 269 524 2511 2409
Mazda RX-7 RS-R '97 (J) 97 FR T 269 524 2511 2409
Mazda RX-7 Type RZ '97 (J) 97 FR T 269 524 2451 2352
Mazda RX-7 Type RB '98 (J) 98 FR T 269 541 2431 2332
Mazda RX-7 Type R '98 (J) 98 FR T 285 610 2471 2372
Mazda RX-7 Type RS '98 (J) 98 FR T 296 634 2511 2409
*Mazda RX-7 GT-C '99 (J) 99 FR T 305 682 2511 ----
Awarded in FR Car Challenge Race 3.
[R]Amemiya RX-7 '99 (J) 99 FR T 446 2160
[R]Mazda RX-7 A-spec LM Edition FR T 541 2314
[R]Mazda RX-7 GT-C LM Edition FR T 558 2116
*[R]Mazda RX-7 LM Edition FR T 551 2116
Awarded in GT Pacific League Race 2.
Mercedes-Benz
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Country: Germany (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
7 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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A160 Avantgarde FF N 106 122 247 2259 ----
AMG C 43 FR N 319 522 --- 3079 ----
AMG E 55 FR N 381 497 --- 3353 ----
CLK 200 Sport FR N 141 162 388 2696 ----
CLK 320 Sport FR N 236 270 462 2932 ----
SLK 230 Kompressor FR N 202 221 424 2599 2493
![R]- - (CLK Race Car) 4WD N 539 2336
Not normally accessible. See the "Hidden Cars" section for details.
MG
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Country: UK (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
1 entry Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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MGF 1.8i VVC MR N 152 244 --- 2250 2182
Mini
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Country: UK (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
3 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Mini 1.3 FF N 63 71 142 1459 1415
Mini Cooper 1.3i FF N 64 72 180 1459 1415
[R]Mini Cooper MK1 FF N 239 1543
Mitsubishi
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Country: Japan (East City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
49 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Eclipse GS-T 97 FF T 230 400 2608 2502
FTO GR '94 (J) 94 FF N 174 252 --- 2332 2261
FTO GR '97 (J) 97 FF N 184 253 --- 2332 2261
FTO GPX '94 (J) 94 FF N 205 328 --- 2372 2299
FTO GPX '97 (J) 97 FF N 205 322 --- 2372 2299
FTO GP Version R '97 (J) 97 FF N 205 322 --- 2332 2261
Galant VR-G Touring '96 (J) 96 FF N 152 185 --- 2431 2332
Galant VR-G '99 (J) 99 FF N 148 197 --- 2431 2332
Galant VR-4 '96 (J) 96 4WD T 280 403 2903 2786
Galant Super VR4 '98 (J) 98 4WD T 270 469 2980 2859
Galant VR-4 '99 (J) 99 4WD T 280 452 2863 2749
3000GT '92 (J) 92 4WD N 231 391 --- 3236 3106
3000GT SL 95 4WD N 231 391 --- 3236 3106
3000GT SL 97 4WD N 231 391 --- 3156 3029
3000GT SL 99 4WD N 231 391 --- 3139 3013
3000GT VR-4 92 4WD T 305 676 3353 3218
3000GT MR '95 (J) 95 4WD T 293 649 3295 3163
3000GT VR-4 Turbo 95 4WD T 306 676 3353 3218
3000GT VR-4 Turbo 97 4WD T 315 695 3353 3218
3000GT Twin Turbo MR (J) 99 4WD T 315 695 3276 3143
3000GT VR-4 99 4WD T 326 719 3295 3163
Lancer Evolution II '94 (J) 94 4WD T 266 434 2451 ----
Lancer Evolution III GSR '95 (J) 95 4WD T 273 405 2471 2372
Lancer Evolution IV GSR '96 (J) 96 4WD T 283 454 2647 2539
Lancer Evolution V GSR '98 (J) 98 4WD T 305 521 2667 2559
Lancer Evolution V RS '98 (J) 98 4WD T 305 521 2471 2372
Lancer Evolution VI GSR '99 (J) 99 4WD T 316 593 2667 2559
Lancer Evolution VI RS '99 (J) 99 4WD T 316 593 2471 2372
*Mine's Lancer Evolution V (J) 4WD T 413 518 2189 ----
Awarded in Gran Turismo All-Stars Race 1.
Legnum ST '97 (J) 97 FF N 152 185 --- 2568 2464
Legnum ST '99 (J) 99 FF N 181 216 --- 2960 2841
Legnum VR-4 type-S '97 (J) 97 4WD T 270 421 3079 2956
Legnum Super VR4 '98 (J) 98 4WD T 270 434 3079 2956
Legnum VR-4 type-S '99 (J) 99 4WD T 280 405 3079 2956
Minica Dangan ZZ '90 (J) 90 4WD T 67 174 1459 ----
Minica Pj '98 (J) 98 4WD T 50 145 1521 ----
Mirage Cyborg R '92 (J) 92 FF N 180 229 --- 2107 2043
Mirage Asti RX '96 (J) 96 FF N 180 229 --- 2169 2103
Mirage Asti ZR '97 (J) 97 FF N 180 229 --- 2189 2123
Mirage Cyborg-ZR '97 (J) 97 FF N 180 233 --- 2149 2083
Mirage Asti RX-R '98 (J) 98 FF N 180 239 --- 2169 2103
Pajero Mini VR-II '97 (J) 97 4WD T 66 177 1865 ----
Pajero Mini Sport '98 (J) 98 4WD T 69 172 1904 ----
[R]Taeivon FTO GT '99 (J) 99 FF T 378 2116
*[R]FTO LM Edition 4WD T 549 2050
Obtain gold medals in all I-A license tests.
*[R]3000GT LM Edition 4WD T 614 2821
Obtain gold medals in all I-C license tests.
*[R]3000GT LM Edition '99 99 4WD T 689 2865
Awarded in Laguna Seca 200 Mile Endurance.
[R]Lancer Evolution V Rally Car '98 98 4WD T 428 2270
*[R]Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car '99 99 4WD T 460 2270
Awarded in S.S. Route 5 All-Night.
Nissan
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Country: Japan (East City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
87 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Cube X '98 (J) 98 FF N 83 95 188 1966 1906
Datsun 240Z 240ZG HS30 '71 (J) 71 FR N 162 319 --- 2048 1986
300ZX 2+2 95 FR N 241 393 --- 2883 2766
300ZX 2-seater 95 FR N 241 393 --- 2804 2691
300ZX Version R 2by2 '98 (J) 98 FR N 241 393 --- 2903 2786
300ZX Version S 2seater '98 (J) 98 FR N 241 393 --- 2824 2709
!300ZX 2by2 Twin Turbo '94 (J) 94 FR T 286 634 3079 2956
300ZX Turbo 95 FR T 286 634 3000 2879
300ZX 2by2 Twin Turbo '98 (J) 98 FR T 285 659 3099 2974
300ZX 2seater Twin Turbo '98 (J) 98 FR T 285 659 2980 2859
March Super Turbo '89 (J) 89 FF T 112 123 214 1560 1512
March G# '97 (J) 97 FF N 80 90 182 1682 1631
Infiniti G20 2.0Te '91 (J) 91 FF N 155 292 --- 2453 2378
Infiniti G20 2.0Te '96 (J) 96 FF N 155 291 --- 2391 2319
Infiniti G20 2.0Te-V '98 (J) 98 FF N 197 328 --- 2530 2429
Primera Wagon 2.0G-V '98 (J) 98 FF N 197 328 --- 2627 2522
Pulsar GTi-R '91 (J) 91 4WD T 237 414 2473 2398
Pulsar Serie VZ-R '97 (J) 97 FF N 177 247 --- 2270 2202
Pulsar Serie VZ-R N1 '97 (J) 97 FF N 205 264 --- 2231 2162
Silvia Q's 1800cc '88 (J) 88 FR N 138 227 --- 2209 2140
Silvia Q's 2000cc '91 (J) 91 FR N 142 160 305 2250 2182
Silvia K's 1800cc '88 (J) 88 FR T 177 360 2270 2202
Silvia K's 2000cc '91 (J) 91 FR T 208 380 2372 2299
*Sileighty (J) FR T 208 387 2372 2299
Awarded in FR Car Challenge Race 1.
240SX Fastback Type S '96 (J) 96 FR N 142 160 335 2433 2358
240SX Q's '95 (J) 95 FR N 167 191 351 2391 2319
240SX Q's Aero '97 (J) 97 FR N 164 187 338 2411 2339
240SX Fastback Type X '96 (J) 96 FR T 204 367 2453 2378
240SX Fastback Type X '96 (J) 96 FR T 208 371 2473 2398
The second of these listed can be recognized by its rear spoiler.
240SX K's '95 (J) 95 FR T 220 397 2431 2332
240SX K's Aero '96 (J) 96 FR T 220 394 2451 2352
240SX K's Aero '98 (J) 98 FR T 220 439 2451 2352
Silvia Spec S '99 (J) 99 FR N 170 190 351 2433 2358
Silvia Spec S Aero '99 (J) 99 FR N 170 190 351 2433 2358
Silvia Spec R '99 (J) 99 FR T 253 467 2431 2332
Silvia Spec R Aero '99 (J) 99 FR T 253 467 2431 2332
*Nismo 270R (J) FR T 276 432 2431 ----
Awarded in FR Car Challenge Race 2.
Skyline GT-R KPGC10 '71 (J) 71 FR N 167 231 339 2231 2162
Skyline 2000 RS-X DR30 '84 (J) 84 FR T 190 421 2504 2427
Skyline GTS-R R31 '87 (J) 87 FR T 216 421 2627 2522
Skyline GTS25 Type S R32 '91 (J) 91 FR N 200 318 --- 2471 2372
Skyline GTS-t Type M R32 '91 (J) 91 FR T 220 384 2471 2372
Skyline GTS4 R32 '91 (J) 91 4WD T 220 384 2784 2671
Skyline GTS25t Type M R33 '96 (J) 96 FR T 253 434 2667 2559
Skyline 25GT Turbo R34 '98 (J) 98 FR T 285 469 2764 2652
Skyline 280 Type MR (J) 4WD T 305 551 2748 2636
Skyline GT-R R32 '89 (J) 89 4WD T 309 637 2804 2691
SKyline GT-R NISMO R32 '90 (J) 90 4WD T 309 637 2943 2824
Skyline GT-R R32 '91 (J) 91 4WD T 309 637 2903 2786
Skyline GT-R Vspec R32 '93 (J) 93 4WD T 309 637 2943 2824
Skyline GT-R Vspec II R32 '94 (J) 94 4WD T 309 637 2943 2824
Skyline GT-R R33 '95 (J) 95 4WD T 323 675 3000 2879
Skyline GT-R Vspec R33 '95 (J) 95 4WD T 323 662 3020 2899
Skyline GT-R R33 '97 (J) 97 4WD T 323 662 3000 2879
Skyline GT-R Vspec R33 '97 (J) 97 4WD T 323 662 3020 2899
Skyline GT-R 4Door R33 '97 (J) 97 4WD T 308 716 3059 ----
Skyline GT-R R34 '99 (J) 99 4WD T 339 774 3020 2899
Skyline GT-R V-spec R34 '99 (J) 99 4WD T 339 774 3059 2936
*GT-R 4Door Tuned by Nismo (J) 4WD T 302 637 3059 ----
Awarded in Luxury Sedan Cup Race 3.
*Mine's R32.5 Skyline GT-R (J) 4WD T 618 677 2943 ----
Awarded in 4WD Challenge Race 3.
*Mine's R33 Skyline GT-R (J) 4WD T 618 683 3020 ----
Awarded randomly in Tuned Turbo Car No.1 Cup.
*Mine's R34 Skyline GT-R (J) 4WD T 618 683 3020 ----
Awarded in Gran Turismo All-Stars Race 2.
*Nismo 400R (J) 4WD T 408 642 3040 2916
Awarded randomly in Tuned Turbo Car No.1 Cup.
*Nismo 400R Preceiding Model (J) 4WD T 408 640 3040 ----
Awarded in 4WD Challenge Race 2.
Stagea RS Four V '97 (J) 97 4WD T 246 439 3176 3048
Stagea 25t RS Four V '98 (J) 98 4WD T 308 463 3236 3106
Stagea Autech Ver. 260RS '97 (J) 97 4WD T 298 627 3373 3236
Stagea Autech Ver. 260RS '98 (J) 98 4WD T 298 627 3373 3236
*Stagea 260RS Tuned by Nismo (J) 4WD T 355 600 3373 ----
Awarded in Station Wagon Cup Race 3.
Sunny VZ-R '98 (J) 98 FF N 177 244 --- 2391 2319
Nismo GT-R LM Road Car R33 (J) FR T 315 690 3099 2974
R390 GT1 Road Car '98 98 MR T 388 837 2391 ----
*R390 GT1 Road Car '97 97 MR T 364 833 2028 ----
Awarded in Gran Turismo All-Stars Race 5.
*[R]Nissan 300ZX GT '97 (J) 97 FR T 672 2601
Awarded in GT Pacific League Race 1.
*[R]R390 GT1 LM Race Car '97 97 MR T 633 2204
Awarded in Grand Valley 300km Endurance.
*[R]R390 GT1 LM Race Car '98 98 MR T 663 2601
Awarded randomly in Gran Turismo World League.
*[R]Daisin Silvia GT '99 (J) 99 FR T 413 2160
Awarded in Grand Touring Car Trophy Race 1.
*[R]Zanavi Silvia GT '99 (J) 99 FR T 413 2160
Awarded randomly in GT300 Championship.
*[R]Drag 180SX (J) FR T 1011 2160
Awarded in GT Pacific League Race 3.
*[R]Skyline Silhouette Foumula R30 FR T 555 2116
Awarded in '80s Sports Car Cup Race 5.
*[R]Kure R33 GT '97 (J) 97 4WD T 670 2601
Awarded in GT Euro League Race 3.
*[R]Zexel Skyline GT '97 (J) 97 4WD T 670 2601
Awarded in GT Euro League Race 2.
[R]Pennzoil GT-R GT '99 (J) 99 4WD T 702 2601
*[R]Arta GT-R GT '99 (J) 99 4WD T 702 2601
Awarded randomly in GT500 Championship.
*[R]Calsonic GT-R GT '99 (J) 99 4WD T 702 2601
Awarded randomly in Gran Turismo World League.
*[R]Unisia GT-R GT '99 (J) 99 4WD T 702 2601
Awarded in Grand Touring Car Trophy Race 3.
*[R]R33 Drag GT-R (J) 4WD T 1011 2821
Awarded randomly in Tuned Turbo Car No.1 Cup.
Opel
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Country: Germany (North City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
6 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Astra SRi 2.0i 16V FF N 142 160 305 2438 2363
Corsa Sport 1.6i 16V FF N 108 122 219 2070 ----
Tigra 1.6i FF N 108 236 236 2092 2028
Vectra GSi 2.5 V6 FF N 202 321 --- 2705 2594
[R]Calibra Touring Car 98 4WD N 555 2336
[R]Tigra Ice Race Car 98 4WD N 524 2094
Peugeot
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Country: France (West City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
7 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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106 1.6 Rallye FF N 106 187 --- 1825 1770
106 1.6 S16 FF N 132 208 --- 1946 1887
206 S16 FF N 142 162 372 2189 2123
306 S16 FF N 180 309 --- 2352 2279
406 3.0 V6 Coupe FF N 202 367 --- 2859 ----
406 Sedan FF N 145 319 --- 2727 2616
[R]206 Rally Car 4WD T 460 2711
Plymouth
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Country: USA (South City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
5 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Cuda '70 70 FR N 303 440 --- 3194 ----
GTX 67 FR N 447 588 --- 3143 ----
Muscle Car 71 FR N 446 588 --- 3238 ----
Superbird 70 FR N 447 588 --- 3417 ----
*PT Spyder MR N 231 249 --- 2484 ----
Awarded in Muscle Car Cup Race 1.
Renault
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Country: France (West City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
5 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Clio 16V FF N 112 126 --- 2220 ----
Clio Sport V6 MR N 262 295 505 2451 2376
Laguna V6 FF N 202 380 --- 2883 2766
Megane 2.0 16V Coupe FF N 151 293 --- 2372 2299
[R]Espace F1 MR N 818 2865
RUF
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Country: Germany (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
8 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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RUF BTR2 RR T 437 536 2843 ----
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RUF BTR TypeI RR T 381 628 2411 ----
RUF BTR TypeII RR T 413 512 2431 ----
RUF CTR2 4WD T 532 620 2707 ----
RUF CTR2 Sport 4WD T 551 656 2687 ----
RUF CTR Yellow Bird RR T 482 598 2433 ----
RUF RCT RR T 391 655 2746 ----
RUF Turbo-R 4WD T 551 656 2923 ----
Shelby
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Country: USA (South City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
5 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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*Cobra 427 '67 67 FR N 449 617 --- 2164 ----
Awarded in Muscle Car Cup Race 2.
GT350 '66 66 FR N 322 551 --- 2491 2389
GT500 '68 68 FR N 378 607 --- 3174 ----
Series 1 FR N 338 571 --- 2436 ----
[R]Cobra Coupe '65 65 FR N 388 2299
Subaru
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Country: Japan (East City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
42 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Subaru 360 69 RR N 37 43 142 861 ---
Forester S/tb '97 (J) 97 4WD T 254 383 2647 2539
Impreza Wagon '94 (J) 94 4WD T 266 393 2511 2409
Impreza Wagon '96 (J) 96 4WD T 250 381 2530 2429
Impreza Wagon '97 (J) 97 4WD T 276 388 2530 2429
Impreza Wagon '98 (J) 98 4WD T 264 401 2550 2447
Impreza Wagon STi versionII '95 (J) 95 4WD T 264 390 2511 2409
Impreza Wagon STi versionIII '96 (J) 96 4WD T 279 403 2550 2447
Impreza Wagon STi Ver.IV '97 (J) 97 4WD T 291 429 2608 2502
Impreza Wagon STi Ver.V '98 (J) 98 4WD T 293 472 2568 2464
Impreza Wagon STi Ver.VI '99 (J) 99 4WD T 305 490 2568 2464
Impreza Sedan '94 (J) 94 4WD T 223 364 2491 2389
Impreza Sedan WRX '96 (J) 96 4WD T 280 375 2451 2352
Impreza Sedan '97 (J) 97 4WD T 273 374 2451 2352
Impreza Sedan '98 (J) 98 4WD T 273 383 2491 2389
Impreza Sedan STi versionII '95 (J) 95 4WD T 273 377 2431 2332
Impreza Sedan STi versionIII '96 (J) 96 4WD T 279 403 2451 2352
Impreza Sedan STi Ver.IV '97 (J) 97 4WD T 291 429 2451 2352
Impreza Sedan STi Ver.V '98 (J) 98 4WD T 293 472 2491 2389
Impreza typeRA STi Ver.VI '99 (J) 99 4WD T 291 466 2431 2332
Impreza Sedan STi Ver.VI '99 (J) 99 4WD T 305 490 2491 2389
Impreza typeR STi Ver. '96 (J) 96 4WD T 279 403 2431 2332
Impreza typeR STi Ver.IV '97 (J) 97 4WD T 291 429 2431 2332
Impreza typeR STi Ver.V '98 (J) 98 4WD T 293 472 2471 2372
Impreza typeR STi Ver.VI '99 (J) 99 4WD T 305 490 2471 2372
Impreza 22B STi Version '98 (J) 98 4WD T 306 531 2491 2389
Legacy Sports RS '93 (J) 93 4WD T 273 417 2687 2579
Legacy Wagon GT '93 (J) 93 4WD T 273 417 2727 2616
Legacy Sedan RS '96 (J) 96 4WD T 285 454 2707 2597
Legacy Wagon GT-B '96 (J) 96 4WD T 285 454 2804 2691
Legacy Wagon GT-B '97 (J) 97 4WD T 285 454 2804 2691
Legacy Wagon GT-B '98 (J) 98 4WD T 293 516 2903 2786
Legacy B4 RSK '98 (J) 98 4WD T 296 490 2764 2652
Pleo RS '98 (J) 98 FF N 64 70 184 1743 ----
Pleo RM '98 (J) 98 4WD N 64 69 187 1865 ----
SVX Lsi '95 95 4WD N 244 383 --- 3176 3048
SVX S4 '95 (J) 95 4WD N 244 383 --- 3119 2993
Vivio RX-R '97 (J) 97 4WD N 64 70 174 1541 1494
Vivio RX-RA '97 (J) 97 4WD N 64 70 174 1521 1474
[R]Cusco Impreza GT '99 (J) 99 FR T 453 2160
[R]Impreza Rally Car '99 (J) 99 4WD T 476 2711
*[R]Impreza Rally Car 4WD T 404 2160
Awarded in Grand Valley 300km Endurance.
Suzuki
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Country: Japan (East City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
13 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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Alto Works RS/X '90 (J) 90 4WD T 64 187 1439 1395
Alto Works Limited '97 (J) 97 4WD T 64 170 1439 1395
Alto Works RS/Z '97 (J) 97 4WD T 64 187 1439 1395
Alto Works RS/Z '98 (J) 98 4WD T 64 182 1459 1415
Capcino '95 (J) 95 FR T 64 187 1419 1375
Kei S '98 (J) 98 4WD T 64 184 1541 ----
Selvo Mode SR-Four '90 (J) 90 4WD N 66 73 115 1397 ----
Wagon R Turbo RT/S '95 (J) 95 4WD T 60 155 1662 1611
Wagon R Aero RS '97 (J) 97 4WD T 64 187 1622 1571
Wagon R Column FT '97 (J) 97 4WD T 64 170 1662 1611
Wagon R RR '98 (J) 98 4WD T 64 184 1662 1611
[R]Cultus Pikes Peak Version (J) 4WD T 786 1924
[R]Escudo Pikes Peak Version (J) 4WD T 981 1763
Tommy kaira
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Country: Japan (East City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
8 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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m13 StageII (J) FF N 92 105 182 1682 ----
M30 GTS '87 (J) 87 FR N 263 293 408 2764 ----
M30 GTS-R '91 (J) 91 FR N 292 331 649 2550 ----
Tommykaira R '95 (J) 95 4WD T 427 655 3000 ----
Tommykaira R '99 (J) 99 4WD T 380 665 3020 ----
ZZ-S Coupe (J) MR N 200 229 279 1358 1316
*ZZIII (J) MR N 197 223 276 1358 ----
Awarded in Pure Sports Car Cup Race 2.
*[R]ZZII (J) MR T 588 2248
Awarded in Gran Turismo All-Stars Race 4.
Toyota
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Country: Japan (East City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
82 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
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2000GT GT '68 68 FR N 162 226 325 2321 2250
Lexus IS FR N 165 262 355 2568 2464
Lexus IS 200 FR N 168 279 385 2627 2522
Altezza RS200 '98 (J) 98 FR N 216 306 414 2627 2522
Altezza 280T Tuned by Tom's (J) FR T 277 411 2627 2522
*Angel T01 (J) MR N 164 244 --- 1419 ----
Awarded in Pure Sports Car Cup Race 1.
Lexus GS 300 97 FR N 244 407 --- 3156 3029
Lexus GS 400 FR N 315 421 --- 3284 3152
Aristo 3.0V '91 (J) 91 FR T 296 545 3295 3163
Aristo V300 '97 (J) 97 FR T 316 703 3295 3163
Caldina GT-T '97 (J) 97 4WD T 267 385 2824 2709
Celica '84 84 FR N 175 357 --- 2504 2427
Celica GT-R '91 (J) 91 FF N 174 263 --- 2453 2378
Celica '96 96 FF N 190 285 --- 2433 2358
Celica '97 97 FF N 190 312 --- 2453 2378
Celica Elegant Version '99 (J) 99 FF N 195 264 --- 2310 2239
Celica Mecanical Version '99 (J) 99 FF N 195 284 --- 2310 2239
Celica SS-II '99 (J) 99 FF N 195 284 --- 2310 2239
*XYR '99 99 FF N 195 221 --- 2310 ----
Awarded in Historic Car Trophy Race 3.
Celica GT-Four '88 (J) 88 4WD T 188 346 2647 2539
Celica GT-Four '91 (J) 91 4WD T 229 374 2746 2636
Celica GT-Four RC '91 (J) 91 4WD T 241 411 2746 2636
Celica GT-Four '95 (J) 95 4WD T 259 464 2707 2597
Chaser Tourer S '96 (J) 96 FR N 207 231 341 2746 2636
Chaser Tourer V '96 (J) 96 FR T 286 450 2883 2766
*Chaser TRD Sports X30 (J) FR T 326 677 2883 2766
Awarded in Luxury Sedan Cup Race 2.
Levin GT-APEX TypeI '83 (J) 83 FR N 133 198 260 1876 1818
Trueno GT-APEX TypeI '83 (J) 83 FR N 133 198 260 1876 1818
Levin GT-APEX TypeII '85 (J) 85 FR N 133 198 260 1876 1818
Trueno GT-APEX TypeII '85 (J) 85 FR N 133 198 260 1876 1818
Levin BZG '96 (J) 96 FF N 182 256 --- 2067 2003
Trueno BZG '96 (J) 96 FF N 182 256 --- 2067 2003
Levin BZR '98 (J) 98 FF N 182 256 --- 2189 2123
Trueno BZR '98 (J) 98 FF N 182 256 --- 2189 2123
*Tom's T111 (J) FF N 182 286 --- 2067 ----
Awarded in FF Car Challenge Race 2.
Corona Exiv 200GT '96 (J) 96 FF N 190 302 --- 2433 2358
Mark II Tourer S '92 (J) 92 FR N 190 212 346 2687 2579
Mark II Tourer V '92 (J) 92 FR T 283 427 2843 2729
MR2 1600G-Limited '86 (J) 86 MR N 142 152 279 2149 2083
MR2 G-Limited '96 (J) 96 MR N 180 299 --- 2431 2332
MR2 G-Limited '98 (J) 98 MR N 208 315 --- 2473 2398
MR Spider '96 (J) 96 MR N 208 315 --- 2493 ----
MR2 GT-S '96 (J) 96 MR T 259 460 2511 2409
MR2 GT-S '98 (J) 98 MR T 276 506 2491 2389
*Tom's T020 (J) MR N 244 361 --- 2473 ----
Awarded in Mid-Engine Challenge Race 2.
*TRD2000GT (J) MR T 276 506 2530 ----
Awarded in Mid-Engine Challenge Race 1.
MR-S S Edition '99 (J) 99 MR N 144 162 254 1966 1906
*MR-S Show Version '97 (J) 97 MR N 144 162 --- 1966 ----
Awarded in Convertible Car World Cup Race 2.
PRIUS '97 (J) 97 FF N 63 63 --- 2733 ----
Lexus SC 300 96 FR N 244 360 571 3040 2916
Lexus SC 400 FR N 305 417 --- 3251 3121
Soarer 2.5GT-T '95 (J) 95 FR T 283 418 3079 2956
Soarer 2.5GT-T VVT-i '96 (J) 96 FR T 284 427 3059 2936
Starlet 3 Door Turbo S '82 (J) 82 FF N 73 174 --- 1439 1395
Starlet 3 Door Turbo S '87 (J) 87 FF T 103 223 1600 1552
Starlet Glanza V '96 (J) 96 FF T 138 236 1865 1807
Starlet Glanza V '98 (J) 98 FF T 138 227 1926 1867
Supra '96 95 FR N 229 387 --- 2804 2691
Supra '97 97 FR N 229 387 --- 2843 2729
Supra SZ-R '97 (J) 97 FR N 231 387 --- 2843 2729
Supra Turbo '93 93 FR T 244 423 3040 2916
Supra Twinturbo-R '91 (J) 91 FR T 283 443 2980 2859
Supra Turbo '96 96 FR T 306 657 2923 2804
Supra Turbo '97 97 FR T 309 665 2960 2841
Supra RZ '97 (J) 97 FR T 338 741 2960 2841
*Tom's Supra (J) FR T 322 751 2960 ----
Awarded randomly in Super Touring Car Trophy.
*TRD3000GT (J) FR T 332 710 2960 2841
Awarded randomly in Super Touring Car Trophy.
Vitz F '99 (J) 99 FF N 71 80 191 1662 1611
GT-ONE Road Car '98 98 MR T 593 975 1984 ----
*[R]Altezza LM Edition FR T 590 2270
Awarded in "Millenium In Rome" 2hr Endurance.
*[R]Weds Celica GT '99 (J) 99 FF T 394 3042
Awarded randomly in GT300 Championship.
*[R]Celica Rally Car 4WD T 569 2116
Awarded randomly in Laguna Seca 200 Mile Endurance.
[R]Corolla Rally Car '98 98 4WD T 420 2645
*[R]Corolla Rally Car '97 97 4WD T 397 2645
Awarded randomly in "Millenium In Rome" 2hr Endurance.
*[R]GT-ONE Race Car '98 98 MR T 672 1984
Awarded randomly in Gran Turismo World League.
*[R]GT-ONE Race Car '99 99 MR T 672 1984
Obtain gold medals in all Super License tests.
*[R]Momo MR2 GT '99 (J) 99 MR T 374 2843
Awarded randomly in GT300 Championship.
*[R]Castrol Supra GT '96 (J) 96 FR T 685 2535
Awarded in GT Euro League Race 1.
[R]Castrol Supra GT '99 (J) 99 FR T 686 2535
*[R]Cerumo Supra GT '99 (J) 99 FR T 686 2535
Awarded randomly in GT500 Championship.
*[R]Denso Supra GT '99 (J) 99 FR T 686 2535
Awarded in Trial Mountain 30 Lap Endurance.
*[R]BP Trueno GT '99 (J) 99 FR T 358 2039
Awarded randomly in GT300 Championship.
TVR
---
Country: UK (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
11 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
=============================================================================
Cerbera Speed 6 FR N 367 541 --- 2290 2220
Cerbera 4.2 FR N 378 571 --- 2231 2162
Cerbera 4.5 FR N 453 564 --- 2231 2162
Chimaera 4.0 FR N 247 439 --- 2149 ----
Chimaera 4.5 FR N 299 477 --- 2149 ----
Chimaera 5.0 FR N 333 528 --- 2149 ----
Griffith 500 FR N 357 564 --- 2149 2083
Griffith Blackpool B340 (J) FR N 351 569 --- 2149 2083
*Tuscan Speed 6 FR N 383 551 --- 2149 2083
Awarded in Pure Sports Car Cup Race 3.
*Speed 12 FR N 807 807 1926 1867
Awarded in Gran Turismo All-Stars Race 3.
*[R]Cerbera LM Edition FR N 624 1962
Awarded in S.S. Route 5 All-Night.
Vector
------
Country: USA (South City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
3 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
=============================================================================
M12 MR N 516 634 --- 3209 ----
Wiegert Vector W8 Twin Turbo MR T 659 758 3040 ----
[R]M12 LM Edition MR N 679 2557
Venturi
-------
Country: France (West City) Yr Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
3 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
=============================================================================
Atlantique 300 MR T 216 631 2451 ----
Atlantique 400GT MR N 423 459 476 2332 2261
[R]Atlantique 600 LM 95 MR T 705 2116
Volkswagen
----------
Country: Germany (North City) Drv A Tuned NA Turbo Tuned Racing
8 entries Trn MinHP MaxHP MaxHP Wt. Wt.
=============================================================================
Golf IV GTI FF N 129 269 305 2491 2389
Golf IV 2.3 V5 FF N 155 175 349 2517 2416
Golf IV V6 FF N 155 175 349 2517 2416
Golf IV GTI 1.8T FF T 157 384 2506 2429
Lupo 1.4 FF N 78 86 175 1750 1697
New Beetle GLS 2.0L FF N 119 135 370 2462 2363
!- - (Polo 1.4 16V) FF N 103 118 182 2078 ----
Not normally accessible. See the "Hidden Cars" section for details.
[R]New Beetle GT 4WD T 449 2116
+-------------------+
| Prize Car Listing |
+-------------------+
License Tests
=============
B License
---------
Honda Spoon S2000
A License
---------
Dodge Concept Car
I-C License
-----------
[R]Mitsubishi 3000GT LM Edition
I-B License
-----------
[R]Honda del Sol LM Edition
I-A License
-----------
[R]Mitsubishi FTO LM Edition
Super License
-------------
[R]Toyota GT-ONE Race Car '99
Gran Turismo League
===================
GT Euro League
--------------
Race 1: [R]Toyota Castrol Supra GT '96
Race 2: [R]Nissan Zexel Skyline GT '97
Race 3: [R]Nissan Kure R33 GT '97
GT Pacific League
-----------------
Race 1: [R]Nissan 300ZX GT '97
Race 2: [R]Mazda RX-7 LM Edition
Race 3: [R]Nissan Drag 180SX
Gran Turismo World League (prize car awarded randomly)
-------------------------
[R]Honda Mugen NSX GT '99
[R]Nissan Calsonic Skyline GT '97
[R]Nissan R390 GT1 LM Race Car '98
[R]Toyota GT-ONE Race Car '98
Special Events
==============
FF Car Challenge
----------------
Race 1: Honda Mugen Accord SIR-T
Race 2: Toyota Tom's T111
Race 3: Honda Mugen Prelude Type-S
FR Car Challenge
----------------
Race 1: Nissan Sileighty
Race 2: Nissan Nismo 270R
Race 3: Mazda RX-7 GT-C '99
Mid-Engine Challenge
--------------------
Race 1: Toyota TRD2000GT
Race 2: Toyota Tom's T020
Race 3: [R]Ford GT40 Race Car
4WD Challenge
-------------
Race 1: Subaru Legacy Wagon GT-B '96
Race 2: Nissan Nismo 400R Preceiding Model
Race 3: Nissan Mine's R32.5 Skyline GT-R
Light-Weight "K" Cup
--------------------
Race 1: Honda Mugen Beat
Race 2: Mazda Demio A-spec '97
Race 3: Honda Mugen CR-X II
Compact Car World Cup
---------------------
Race 1: Toyota Vitz F '99
Race 2: Renault Clio 16V
Race 3: Volkswagen Lupo 1.4
Luxury Sedan Cup
----------------
Race 1: Honda Accord Type-R
Race 2: Toyota Chaser TRD Sports X30
Race 3: Nissan GT-R 4Door Tuned by Nismo
Muscle Car Cup
--------------
Race 1: Plymouth PT Spyder
Race 2: Shelby Cobra 427 '67
Race 3: Dodge Phaeton
Convertible Car World Cup
-------------------------
Race 1: Mazda MX-5 Miata A Spec
Race 2: Toyota MR-S Show Version '97
Race 3: [R]Dodge Concept Car LM Edition
Historic Car Trophy
-------------------
Race 1: Honda Mugen CR-X III
Race 2: Lotus Europa
Race 3: Toyota XYR '99
Station Wagon Cup
-----------------
Race 1: Subaru Impreza Wagon STi Ver.V '98
Race 2: Honda Mugen Accord Wagon
Race 3: Nissan Stagea 260RS Tuned by Nismo
'80s Sports Car Cup
-------------------
Race 1: Honda Mugen Ferio
Race 2: Honda Mugen CR-X III
Race 3: Honda Mugen Civic Type-R
Race 4: Honda Mugen Integra Type-R
Race 5: [R]Nissan Skyline Silhouette Foumula R30
Grand Touring Car Trophy
------------------------
Race 1: [R]Nissan Daisin Silvia GT '99
Race 2: [R]Honda Mugen NSX GT
Race 3: [R]Nissan Unisia GT-R GT '99
Pure Sports Car Cup
-------------------
Race 1: Toyota Angel T01
Race 2: Tommy kaira ZZIII
Race 3: TVR Tuscan Speed 6
Tuned NA No.1 Cup (prize car awarded randomly)
-----------------
Honda Spoon Civic Type-R
Honda Spoon Integra Type-R
Mazda MX-5 Miata B Spec
Mazda MX-5 Miata C Spec
Tuned Turbo Car No.1 Cup (prize car awarded randomly)
------------------------
Nissan Mine's R33 Skyline GT-R
Nissan Nismo 400R
[R]Nissan R33 Drag GT-R
Gran Turismo All Stars
----------------------
Race 1: Mitsubishi Mine's Lancer Evolution V
Race 2: Nissan Mine's R34 Skyline GT-R
Race 3: TVR Speed 12
Race 4: [R]Tommy kaira ZZII
Race 5: Nissan R390 Road Car '97
Super Touring Car Trophy (prize car awarded randomly)
------------------------
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 30th Anniversary '96
Toyota Tom's Supra
Toyota TRD3000GT
GT300 Championship (prize car awarded randomly)
------------------
[R]Nissan Zanavi Silvia GT '99
[R]Toyota BP Trueno GT '99
[R]Toyota Momo MR2 GT '99
[R]Toyota Weds Celica GT '99
GT500 Championship (prize car awarded randomly)
------------------
[R]Dodge STP Viper GT
[R]Honda Takata NSX GT
[R]Nissan Arta GT-R GT '99
[R]Toyota Cerumo Supra GT '99
Endurance (prize cars awarded randomly)
=========
Grand Valley 300km Endurance
----------------------------
[R]Nissan R390 GT1 LM Race Car '97
[R]Subaru Impreza Rally Car
Apricot Hill 200km Endurance
----------------------------
Lancia Stratos
[R]Dodge Viper GTS-R
Seattle 100 Mile Endurance
--------------------------
[R]Ford Escort Rally Car
[R]Ford GT90
Laguna Seca 200 Mile Endurance
------------------------------
[R]Mitsubishi 3000GT LM Edition '99
[R]Toyota Celica Rally Car
"Millenium In Rome" 2hr Endurance
---------------------------------
[R]Toyota Altezza LM Edition
[R]Toyota Corolla Rally Car '97
Trial Mountain 30 Lap Endurance
-------------------------------
[R]Toyota Denso Supra GT '99
S.S.Route 5 All-Night
---------------------
[R]Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car '99
[R]TVR Cerbera LM Edition
+--------------------------+
| Statistics: Best & Worst |
+--------------------------+
With all the car data accumulated, it's finally possible to single out the
cars with the best stats in each area. These lists are organized first by
class (normal, special, or race car), then by statistic, and finally by
drivetrain. All statistics refer to full tune, with all highest-spec HP
increases and all three levels of weight reduction performed.
Normal Cars
===========
Least Power
-----------
FF: Toyota PRIUS '97 (63 HP)
4WD: Daihatsu Opti Club Sport 4WD '97 (82 HP)
FR: Daihatsu Midget II D-Type (82 HP)
MR: Honda Beat (128 HP)
RR: Fiat 500R (138 HP)
Highest Power: Normal
---------------------
FR: Lister Storm V12 (709 HP)
MR: Vector M12 (634 HP)
FF: Alfa Romeo GTV 3.0 V6 24V (410 HP)
4WD: Mitsubishi 3000GT SL (391 HP)
Highest Power: Turbo
--------------------
4WD: Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 V-spec '99 (774 HP)
MR: Wiegert Vector W8 Twin Turbo (758 HP)
FR: Toyota Tom's Supra (751 HP)
RR: RUF RCT (655 HP)
FF: Ford Cougar '99/Cougar 2.5i 24V (512 HP)
Lightest Weight
---------------
RR: Subaru 360 (861 lb)
FR: Daihatsu Midget II D-Type (1155 lb)
FF: Daihatsu Opti Club Sport 2WD '97 (1338 lb)
MR: Lotus Elise 190 & Tommy kaira ZZ-S Coupe (1358 lb)
4WD: Suzuki Selvo Mode SR-Four '90 (1397 lb)
Heaviest Weight
---------------
FR: BMW 740i (4030 lb)
4WD: Nissan Stagea Autech Ver. 260RS (3373 lb)
MR: Vector M12 (3209 lb)
FF: Dodge Intrepid ES (3130 lb)
RR: RUF BTR2 (2833 lb)
Lowest Power-to-Weight Ratio
----------------------------
FF: Toyota PRIUS '97 (.023)
4WD: Daihatsu Opti Club Sport 4WD '97 (.057)
FR: Daihatsu Midget II D-Type (.071)
MR: Toyota MR-S Show Version '97 (.082)
RR: Fiat 500R (.131)
Highest Power-to-Weight Ratio: Normal
------------------------------------
FR: Shelby Cobra 427 '67 (.285)
MR: Vector M12 (.198)
FF: Spoon Integra Type-R (.171)
4WD: Mitsubishi 3000GT SL (.126)
Highest Power-to-Weight Ratio: Turbo
------------------------------------
FR: Mazda RX-7 GT-C '99 (.272)
RR: RUF BTR TypeI (.260)
MR: Lotus Esprit Sport 350 (.258)
4WD: Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 '99 (.256)
FF: Ford Cougar '99/Cougar 2.5i 24V (.188)
Special Models
==============
Highest Power
-------------
MR: Toyota GT-ONE Road Car '98 (975 HP)
FR: TVR Speed 12 (807 HP)
Lightest Weight
---------------
MR: Tommy kaira ZZIII (1358 lb)
FR: TVR Speed 12 (1926 lb)
Highest Power-to-Weight Ratio
-----------------------------
MR: Toyota GT-ONE Road Car '98 (.491)
FR: TVR Speed 12 (.419)
Race Cars
=========
Least Power
-----------
FF: Mini Cooper MK1 (239 HP)
FR: Toyota BP Trueno GT '99 (358 HP)
MR: Toyota Momo MR2 GT '99 (374 HP)
4WD: Citroen Xsara Rally Car (378 HP)
Highest Power
-------------
FR: Nissan Drag 180SX (1011 HP)
4WD: Nissan R33 Drag GT-R (1011 HP)
MR: Renault Espace F1 (818 HP)
FF: Toyota Weds Celica GT '99 (394 HP)
Lightest Weight
---------------
FF: Mini Cooper MK1 (1543 lb)
4WD: Daihatsu Storia Rally Car & Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Version (1763 lb)
FR: TVR Cerbera LM Edition (1962 lb)
MR: Honda del Sol LM Edition (1962 lb)
Heaviest Weight
---------------
MR: Ford GT90 (3201 lb)
FF: Toyota Weds Celica GT '99 (3042 lb)
4WD: Mitsubishi 3000GT LM Edition '99 (2865 lb)
FR: Dodge Viper GTS-R (2749 lb)
Lowest Power-to-Weight Ratio
----------------------------
FF: Toyota Weds Celica GT '99 (.130)
MR: Toyota Momo MR2 GT '99 (.132)
4WD: Lancia Delta S4 (.146)
FR: Shelby Cobra Coupe '65 (.169)
Highest Power-to-Weight Ratio
-----------------------------
4WD: Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Version (.556)
FR: Nissan Drag 180SX (.468)
MR: Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (.338)
FF: Taeivon FTO GT '99 (.179)
+----------------------------+
| Frequently Asked Questions |
+----------------------------+
I wanted to leave this as the domain of other GT2 FAQs, but I guess their
coverage is lacking because I keep getting these same questions from readers
via e-mail. Hopefully this will help.
Update for Version 2.2: I've let the car list portion of this document be
added as a companion to the "Ultimate GT2 Information Database", at the
www.granturismo.com forums. If you see a question that I haven't answered
here, try checking it at
http://ubb.granturismo.com/Forum16/HTML/005826.html.
How do I get the Datsun 240Z/Impreza 22B/'68 2000GT/etc...?
-----------------------------------------------------------
Several of the used cars in the game are extremely rare and only show up in
their respective dealer's used car lots very infrequently. They *are*
available, and not myths or mirages. The selections of the used car lots
change (in a pre-scripted fashion) every 10 game days (on day 10, day 20, day
30, etc.) so that's how often you should check to see if what you're looking
for has come up. To the best of my knowledge, these are the used cars that
could qualify as rare and will take some patience to find (some more than
others). I've included the pair of four-character tags to get these cars
using the GameShark codes in the "Hidden Cars" section.
Mazda AZ-1 A spec '91 (B2D8, 0B0C)
Mazda RX-7 GT-Turbo '83 (30D8, 0B0C)
Mazda RX-7 RS-R '97 (C718, 0B0D)
Mazda RX-7 Type RZ '97 (C918, 0B0D)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V RS '98 (C198, 170D)
Datsun 240Z 240ZG HS30 '71 (5918, 180C)
Nissan Skyline GT-R KPGC10 '71 (8098, 180C)
Nissan Skyline 2000 RS-X DR30 '84 (4058, 180C)
Nissan Skyline GTS-R R31 '87 (4098, 180C)
Nissan Skyline 280 Type MR (9058, 180C)
Nissan Skyline GT-R NISMO R32 '90 (40D8, 1860)
Subaru 360 (41D8, 1D0C)
Subaru Impreza 22B STi Version '98 (30D8, 1D0C)
Toyota 2000GT GT '68 (3498, 1E0C)
Toyota Celica '84 (2898, 1E0E)
A few of these are available very early in the game cycle, so you may want to
try creating a second save at the beginning of Simulation Mode, buying them
there, and trading them over to your "real" game save.
Finally, if you have a DexDrive, there are many game saves out there for
download that probably have one or more of these cars. I'll put saves up at
www.gamefaqs.com and private.addcom.de/bradley/gt2 with these cars sometime
soon.
How do I get the game to award me a particular prize car?
---------------------------------------------------------
Many people playing GT2 would like to know what factors decide which prize
car you're awarded in a race that awards more than one (like GT World League
or the Endurance races). Countless theories on what influences the prize car
award have been proposed, from the believable (the car you race, or your lead
in points) to the outlandish (how many times you pit stop in an endurance
race or even what laps you choose to pit stop on).
The truth of the matter is that prize cars are awarded completely at random.
"But I got the same car five times in a row!" Well, when tossing a coin it's
entirely possible to get heads five times in a row. You can change as many
variables as you want about the way you race and it won't influence GT2's
decision at all. How do I know? Using the GameShark, I raced GT World,
GT300, GT500, and all of the Endurance races under repeated identical
conditions--same car, same setup, same lead in points, etc., and I managed to
get all the cars awarded by the races without there being any difference in
any (controllable) variable from race to race.
So no, there is nothing I can tell you that will prevent you from getting
that Escort a third time instead of the GT90. It's a stupid game mechanic--
Polyphony should have programmed the game to keep track of how many times
you've won a particular event to ensure a proper "rotation" of the car
awarded--but it's the way things work. If you're fed up with it, like me,
then get a DexDrive or GameShark and cheat your way into the cars you don't
have. Don't feel bad, you're entitled to them--GT2's awards system is silly.
I bought a car and it has more or less HP than the dealer said it did!
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I've heard this complaint over and over and over again, and there is no good
explanation. Two popular opinions:
1. It's intended to simulate real life--a dealer won't tell you the real
performance of a car, and if you want to find out for sure you have to test
it yourself. Apparently, there are also restrictive automotive laws in Japan
that require that cars do not have a peak HP greater than 276 HP, which
dealers apparently sidestep by *claiming* that the car only pushes 276 in
brochures and the like, even though it does much more when tested. So if a
car dealer will fudge the numbers to fool the government, it should come as
no surprise that they might do it to you. A dodgy explanation indeed, but
it's the best one I've seen that doesn't call the phenomenon a bug.
2. It's a bug, yet another example of Polyphony's rushed programming of GT2.
I'm not sure about the validity of this since the same "bug" existed in the
original GT and Polyphony did not "fix" it for this release, but there sure
are bugs and glitches aplenty everywhere else in this game.
Regardless of the reason, the fact of the matter is that you can't trust the
dealer to give you the correct HP of a car, ever. Accept it and move on, and
consult this list before any puchases so you know what you're getting into--
it's one of the reasons I put the work into creating it.
What are the differences between the Jpn/NA/Euro versions of GT2?
-----------------------------------------------------------------
To create an exhaustive listing of these would be too time-consuming, but a
few important ones:
The GameShark codes I've included here do not work in the Jpn or Euro
versions of the game. I don't have the time or inclination to track down
congruent codes for those versions, but if someone else would like to
contribute them, it would be much appreciated by the many readers that have
contacted me asking for them.
Engine power is in "ps" in the Jpn version, and HP in NA and Euro versions.
I don't know if any actual values were changed between versions or the units
simply converted.
Car weight is in pounds in the NA version and in kilograms in the Jpn and
Euro versions. Again, I'm unsure if any actual values were changed or if the
relative weights of the cars stay the same. One of the biggest differences
between the NA and Jpn/Euro versions of the original GT was a drastic change
in weight to some of the high-end cars.
Speed is in miles per hour (mph) in the NA version, and in kilometers per
hour (kph) in the Jpn and Euro versions. Jay Rogers tells me this is
irritating to UK users as they use mph in real life. :)
All in all, the Euro version seems to be very, very similar to the Jpn
version, with few changes attempted--the Opel dealership became Vauxhall, and
some car names were changed to reflect import model designations (Daihatsu
Storia becomes Daihatsu Sirion, for instance), but not much else was done.
Update for Version 1.5: I've gotten e-mail from Euro version player Ron
Rangi, who tells me that the Euro version might have as few as 539 cars in
it. Obviously, this means that quite a few got cut. Which ones those are is
beyond the scope of this FAQ, but Jesse Katianda points out one somewhat
significant example in the Nissan Nismo GT-R LM Road Car R33.
Sony Computer Entertainment America, on the other hand, went wild attempting
to "localize" GT2 for the NA release, adding an Acura dealership to North
City to handle the Integra and NSX (which are sold under the Acura name in
the US), changing the names of some cars to reflect their US names (e.g.
Mazda Eunos Roadster became Mazda MX-5 Miata, and Mitsubishi GTO became
Mitsubishi 3000GT), changing model years to reflect lag in import car markets
(e.g. the Acura NSX and Toyota Supra), and changing measurement units in the
Car Settings screen from SI to English (resulting in some hilarious settings,
like ride heights of over ten feet). There Honda cars obviated by the Acura
dealer are still in the code and can be driven, by the way--see the "Hidden
Cars" section for details.
If anyone has any informed commentary on differences between the various
regional versions of GT2, let me know. Most notable would be any changes in
actual relative car performance (not just the units) in the highest-end cars.
What car am I supposed to use in Manufacturer Event X?
------------------------------------------------------
This is related to the question above--in the NA version, SCEA changed the
car names without updating the related manufacturer events to reflect the new
names. Thus, there's a "Roadster" competition at Mazda and an "Alcyone"
event at Subaru, when neither of those cars seem to exist in the game. To
find out what car you're supposed to be using for these events and any others
whose names confuse you, choose to see a preview of the race by clicking that
handy-dandy movie-projector icon, and see what cars the computer puts in.
What's a "hybrid"?
------------------
"Mr. P" from the GameFAQs GT2 message board explains hybrids thusly (and
better than I ever could):
"GT2 is structured in an object-oriented way, with each car in the car garage
having a listing for each modifiable part, each of which tells the game how
to affect an element of handling... Each car has different codes for
different parts, which is part of the grandeur of GT. By hacking with a
GameShark, or related equipment, you can put parts from one car into another,
making a hybrid of the two. And you can hybridize parts from many cars
together, too, pulling the best brakes from here and the best engine from
there, turbo boost... etc. All this requires a GameShark, of course, or some
specific software for the DexDrive; if you have one of those, you can then
make experimental monsters in GT. :-)"
While this FAQ has some GameShark codes in it, they are only for accessing
complete cars already in the code--not for making hybrids.
Is the McLaren F1 in the game?
------------------------------
A few rumors have spread about the availability of the McLaren F1 in GT2.
The most common one states that you need to buy every single car in the game
in black, but there are a few other even more ridiculous ones as well. This
rumor is completely unfounded, except for a few pieces of circumstantial
evidence, as its proponents have yet to provide a GameShark code, save file,
screenshot, statistics, or ANY other details, whatsoever, on the car.
Update for Version 2.1: RogsR34UK (
[email protected]) has catalogued
every inch of the GT2 car code and it ain't in there. Period. If you
encounter one (or any other car that's not in this FAQ), it's a hybrid.
+-----------------+
| GT2's Best Cars |
+-----------------+
As in my GT list, I'm including this section to highlight the real gems of
the game in various classes. With 600 cars featured in GT2, finding the best
the game has to offer is an even bigger task (though some, like the Suzuki
Escudo, jump right out atcha). Further, the huge number of cars makes it
more likely that two people won't agree on which could be called the best.
Best Bargain Cars
=================
Just like in the original GT, Simulation Mode sets you loose with only 10,000
credits, so unless you're studly enough to get all golds in a license test, a
trip to the used car lots in East City is required. Some cars are affordable
in the sequel that were just out of reach in the original, so here's a new
list of picks for those who are just starting.
Honda Civic 3 Door Si '93
This was a good starter car in GT, and retains that distinction in the
sequel. Its best assets are front-wheel drive and light weight.
Mazda RX-7 Infini III '90
No big hyperbole surrounding this one, just a good FR car choice that's
available early and not a Nissan.
Nissan Pulsar GTi-R '91
Statistically this car is superior to the Celica, but a high center of
gravity and narrow tires prevent it from living up to its pedigree.
Nissan Silvia K's 2000cc '91
Less power than the Skyline, but also lighter. Nissan says it's
"probably the ideal car for beginners," but I'd favor a FF or 4WD.
Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M R32 '91
Nuff said. Skyline fans will surely be locking on this one. Nissan
itself even touts it as "just the model to learn the basics of driving".
Toyota Celica GT-Four RC '91
This has both high power and high weight, but the 4WD makes these
attributes easier to handle. More "sporty" than the Pulsar, too.
Best Stock Cars
===============
I had made this kind of list in my FAQ for the first GT, because there was a
"Normal" race that didn't allow any modifications or racing models. No such
event is found in GT2, but I think it's interesting enough to note the new
supercars and tuner cars that kick butt right out of the box.
Lister Storm V12 (FR; 591HP, 3170lb)
You just know when a manufacturer makes it into the game for only ONE
car, it's gotta be good. And is it ever--though a V12 engine in the
front of a 3000-pound body sounds like a recipe for disaster, the Storm
V12's ride is smooth and stable, thanks to race car-like downforce.
Nissan Mine's R34 Skyline GT-R (4WD; 618HP, 3395lb)
I was originally only going to include this so Jpn car fans wouldn't cry
foul, but it grew on me. The numbers speak for themselves--this is the
most powerful stock 4WD in the game--but the ride is a little jittery.
RUF CTR2 Sport (4WD; 529HP, 3020lb)
All the 4WD RUFs are hardcore cars, but this is by far the pick of the
litter. Though it's not as fast, I prefer it to the Mine's R34 since it
sticks to the road better.
Shelby Cobra 427 '67 (FR; 423HP, 2354lb)
Shelby's signature roadster may have the aerodynamics of a streamlined
house brick, but it sure is fun to drive. It's best on the twisty
tracks, since its top-end is held back by its 4-speed transmission.
TVR Cerbera 4.5 (FR; 428HP, 2425lb)
The Cerbera continues to be one of the best stock cars available and has
a real selling point in its price. Not only is performance comparable
to any of these, it's a steal at only 80,000 credits.
Wiegert Vector W8 Twin Turbo (MR; 634HP, 3417lb)
Vector has gotten a lot of fans with its unique, space-age designs, and
the W8 is a perfect example. It's heavy, and the transmission's kinda
weird, but the power of the twin-turbo V8 is unbeatable.
Best Road Cars
==============
I feel kind of redundant writing out this list since almost all of these are
the road versions of race cars or else barely street-legal, but a lot of the
fastest cars don't have an [R] in front of their names and definitely deserve
mention. (I know the GT40 has one. See "Mysteries of the GT40".)
Ford GT40
Kicking it old school with this '65 model comes highly recommended.
Handling is a little sloppy compared to current-model cars, but with
some practice it can be turned into spectacular power-slides.
Jaguar XJ220 GT Race Car
This car is a little heavy, but the peak power is astounding and it owns
any course with a long straightaway. Of course, racing modification
only helps, and makes this car as dominant as the top-tier race cars.
Lotus Elise GT1
The Elise GT1 suffers from the same nervous handling as the Esprit GT1.
Stiffening the front springs will help keep it from getting away, and
increasing downforce (with racing modification performed) helps too.
With race mod this car is the equal of the best full-blown race cars.
Nissan R390 GT1 Road Car
Great power, but held back by their sucky suspensions, which can never
be upgraded, nor the settings changed. Challenge yourself with one of
these after you're bored with the XJ220 and GT-ONE.
Toyota GT-ONE Road Car '98
Highest peak power in the game should draw anyone's attention to this
one, and performance matches the statistics. 200+ mph is readily
available with the stage 4 turbo, but the suspension has a little
trouble handling that kind of punch from the engine.
TVR Speed 12
Initially, simply opening the throttle will result in a spin 90% of the
time. To fix this ugliness, invest in a TCS Controller and jack that
baby all the way to max. It'll harm acceleration a bit, but I think
"the most powerful road car ever built" has a little extra to spare. ;)
Best Rally Cars
===============
I've finally gotten around to trying out the rally mode with some
seriousness, and felt like making a list of what's worked out best for me.
The Cultus and Escudo have been moved here from the Best Race Cars list,
since this is the type of racing they were intended to do.
Daihatsu Storia Rally Car (4WD; 427HP, 1763lb)
Daihatsu ain't good for much, but their rally car turned out pretty
good. It's disturbingly light, so prepare to be launched into the
stratosphere by large jumps. Sadly, it's hard to justify this car's $1M
price when the superior Tigra is half that much.
Honda del Sol LM Edition (MR; 617HP, 1962lb)
Pressing the del Sol LM into service as a rally car by softening the
springs and raising the ride height results in a surprisingly effective
weapon. It needs a lighter touch than the 4WDs, but at its best it has
turned in better times for me than anything save the Pikes Peak cars.
Opel Tigra Ice Race Car (4WD; 524HP, 2094lb)
The best buyable rally car (the two degenerates below notwithstanding),
and it's only 500K credits. With it you'll be set for all the rally
races except the hill climbs. Perhaps the best value in all of GT2.
Suzuki Cultus Pikes Peak Version (4WD; 786HP, 1924lb)
This can be used in road races, but it obviously belongs here. Running
this in any rally race except the hill climbs, or running it in any road
race at all, will take all the challenge out of the game and is commonly
considered cheating by GT2 fans.
Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Version (4WD; 981HP, 1763lb)
See above... times ten. The Escudo is easily the best car in the game
overall, but it's clear the hill climbs are the only events it was
intended to do. Use it, don't abuse it.
Toyota Celica Rally Car (4WD; 569HP, 2116lb)
Not much to say about this one except that it's as good as it is hard to
get. Seems like too many of the best cars in this game are tucked away
in license tests or endurace races. (Will we see the Escudo and Cultus
become rare prize cars in GT3, perhaps?)
Best Mid-HP Race Cars
=====================
GT300 Championship limits your car's HP to under 591, and there are quite a
few cool race cars that qualify. While not the heaviest hitters, these cars
are fun to drive and will dominate GT300. GT World League, GT500, and GT
All-Stars are also well within their capabilities.
Audi TT LM Edition (4WD; 544HP, 2138lb)
Having seen the TT recommended a few times but not expecting much, I was
blown away by its hellish the off-the-line kick and responsive steering
even with the gas still pressed. Granted, acceleration tapers off to
average quickly, but it's made up for by amazing cornering at full bore.
Dodge Concept Car LM Edition (MR; 526HP, 1984lb)
To say that the Concept Car LM has been... um... "castrated" since its
complete dominance of the original GT would perhaps be a start. Fatter,
slower, and uglier, it's like the proverbial champ that got too lazy--
but it still commands respect with its light weight and stable handling.
Honda S2000 GT1 (FR; 577HP, 2116lb)
This new Honda creation not only looks menacing (especially in that
elite "stealth black" color), it has the performance to back it up, with
a better power-to-weight ratio than even the Viper race cars. I like to
stiffen the rear springs to get rid of that Supra-esque understeer.
Lotus Esprit GT1 (MR; 577HP, 1984lb)
While it has as much or more potential than any of these entries, the
Esprit's twitchy handling can make it a real handful. So don't cane the
nuts off it--straight line braking only, especially when dealing with a
banked curve.
Mazda RX-7 LM Edition & RX-7 GT-C LM Edition (FR; 551/558HP, 2116lb)
The crazy cool RX-7 returns, joined by the new RX-7 GT-C. There are
slight differences in handling between the two machines, but both
deliver great acceleration at all speeds and pull out of corner drifts
with authority.
Mitsubishi FTO LM Edition (4WD; 549HP, 2050lb)
The FTO LM was renowned for its tameness in GT, and it continues to make
the most of good-not-great performance by mating it with the most
predictable, consistent handling in the game. It's amazing how much not
crashing every ten seconds can help your lap times. :)
Best High-HP Race Cars
======================
In GT, the best race cars were the best cars period, but in GT2 they're often
outclassed by full-tune road cars. Still, these are well within the absolute
best the game has to offer and dwarf the other 99% of the cars in the game.
The go-to vehicles for GT World, GT500, and GT All-Stars.
Honda del Sol LM Edition (MR; 617HP, 1962lb)
Still light, still nimble, still cute and adorable. (I contend that
this car is the most eligible for being made into a plush stuffed doll.)
Raise the downforce to keep it from getting too uppity.
Nissan R390 GT1 LM Race Car '97 (MR; 633HP, 2204lb)
The one I'm talking about here is the black version awarded in the Grand
Valley Endurance--the blue '98 model from GT World League is merely okay
(as high-power Le Mans race cars go:). Pray the game doesn't reward
your hour of hard work with the lame Impreza Rally Car instead... :/
Nissan Skyline GT-R GT '99 (4WD; 702HP, 2601lb)
The race version of the Skyline comes in four different flavors and is
the best way to get accustomed to high-HP LM racing, but it whispers
"rookie" when over-relied upon. Learn to race the MR cars as well to
get the most out of GT2.
Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (MR; 672HP, 1984lb)
This is either the '98 or '99 model; they're basically the same.
Despite being rear-wheel drive, this one will rarely get out of hand and
sticks to the road like glue. The more I drive it, the more I love it.
TVR Cerbera LM Edition (FR; 624HP, 1962lb)
Meet the new boss... same as the old boss. The Cerbera LM continues to
dole out spankings with the best of them, and with a hella cool new blue
paint job to boot. Too bad about having to do that freakin' endurance
race to get it. :( More downforce helps this one too, by the way.
Venturi Atlantique 600 LM (MR; 705HP, 2116lb)
I SWEAR I have not been paid off by the French. Trust me--this is the
most under-rated car in the game. If you want a challenging car after
growing bored with the Skyline, then throw down the cash. Handling is a
little hyper, but there are numerous remedies for that.
+-------------+
| Hidden Cars |
+-------------+
I'm normally not a GameShark user, but in the interest of making this list a
true clearinghouse of all GT2 car statistics, I'm including the normally
inaccessible [R]Mercedes-Benz CLK Race Car, Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V, and
other cars that were removed for US release in the list, and adding this</pre><pre id="faqspan-3">
section to help people acquire them. These cars are in the game code but not
purchasable or winnable through normal means. Allegedly the [R]CLK Race Car
had to be cut because of EA's fascist licensing policies (it appears in one
or more of the Need For Speed games, I'm told). Why the ostensibly innocent
Polo didn't make it in is anyone's guess, and I figure the 300ZX thing was
just an oversight that occurred when the names were changed from Fairlady Z.
The Hondas were revised by SCEA for sale at the Acura dealer they added...
The Lost Hondas
===============
Why be interested in using the Hondas instead of their readily-available
Acura equivalents? A few reasons:
All the Honda versions can take racing modification (only three of the nine
can in Acura form).
All the Honda versions have functioning Info screens (the "i" icon in the
garage and showroom view). The Acuras offer naught but a buzzing noise to
those who are interested in commentary.
There are some cosmetic differences--the Acura versions of the Integra have
the American nose, with the two pairs of circular headlights, as opposed to
the Japanese Integra's more traditional bar-shaped configuration.
There are differences in performance between the Acura and Honda versions:
the Honda NSX Type R '92 is much lighter than its '93 Acura counterpart, and
the Honda Integra Type R 98 spec is much lighter than any Acura version of
the Integra, with no change in power.
Finally, for those purist Honda fans out there that regard SCEA's creation of
the Acura dealer as anathema, this should be right up your alley.
GameShark
=========
One way to get your hands on these cars is with the InterAct GameShark.
Previous versions of the FAQ had a code that would make the desired car show
up in a used car lot; RogsR34UK has pointed me to a superior code that lets
you buy any car from a new car showroom, thus letting you see all the
available colors and pick whichever you want. The drawback, however, is that
you'll have to pay the standard price for the car (i.e., a cool million in
the case of the CLK). But, I figure GameShark users won't have problems with
lack of funds... :)
In this chart are the first eight characters of the two lines:
NTSC Version 1.0 NTSC Version 1.1 NTSC Version 1.2
--------------------------------------------------------
801C3018 801C30D8 801C3328
801C301A 801C30DA 801C332A
The four-character tags on the first and second line follow this chart (or
the rare cars chart in the FAQ section):
Car Name 1st Line 2nd Line
----------------------------------------------------------
Honda Integra SiR-G ('95) 8758 124D
Honda Integra SiR-G ('98) 3458 120D
Honda Integra Type R 8718 124D
Honda Integra Type R 98 spec 3718 120D
Honda NSX '90 D898 1261
Honda NSX Type R '92 D718 1261
Honda NSX D318 1261
Honda NSX Type S D758 1261
Honda NSX Type S Zero D618 1261
[R]Mercedes-Benz CLK Race Car E0DC 115C
Nissan 300ZX 2by2 Twin Turbo '94 20D8 1892
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V A1D8 1181
Start the game with a code activated (they only work one at a time) and visit
the Toyota new car showroom. The screen will look normal, but if you click
the first car in the list you'll see the car you identified in the code. Buy
it in whatever color you want, then exit all the way out to the main menu and
save your game. Restart *without* the code activated to race your new car
(the game will lock up if you try to enter an event with the code still
activated). Keep in mind you'll still need to take the car to the
appropriate dealer to buy new tuning parts for it.
Experiences of readers attempting to use this code seems to indicate that
GameShark version 3.x is the minimum necessary. The codes were originally
tested (and work perfectly) on my GameShark CDX version 3.3, but I've heard
from version 2.x users who couldn't get the codes to work. Please, no more
mail on this subject--my inbox is already overflowing with "I can't get the
codes to work!" messages, and my GameShark experience is simply too limited
to solve everyone's problems.
Finally, those that are interested can find codes to "edit" the other slots
in the Toyota showroom (to buy multiple cars without having to restart), as
well as four-character tags for every car in the game (so you can use this
trick to get that prize car or rare car that's eluding you, or look at some
of the weird stuff I talk about later) at www.rogs.dial.pipex.com.
DexDrive
========
[Previous version's venomous rants about various websites deleted. I think
enough people have seen them; they'd just be taking up space at this point.]
Update for Version 2.0: FINALLY someone has come forward with some web space
to host the save file. It can now be found on the web at Bradley's GT2 site,
private.addcom.de/bradley/gt2. If you have any problems downloading or using
the file, then let Bradley know. Any compliments on the useful contents of
the file, can, of course, be directed to me. :)
Update for Version 2.1: I'll assemble a save with all the hidden cars, as
well as a few other hard-to-get cars, and upload it to Bradley's site and
GameFAQs (now that the latter is hosting DexDrive saves).
I hope access to these cars (especially the [R]CLK Race Car, which has been
asked about since GT2's release) helps everyone enjoy GT2 more.
Use The [R]Alfa Romeo 155 Touring Car or [R]Opel Calibra Touring Car
====================================================================
If you don't have either of these periperhals, the closest things to the
[R]CLK Race Car are the [R]Alfa Romeo 155 Touring Car and [R]Opel Calibra
Touring Car. They have the same high-revving engine, power and torque
curves, suspension and LSD settings, gear ratios, and weight. So buy one and
just pretend--the only thing you'll be missing is the CLK's better braking
ability.
+-------------+
| Final Rants |
+-------------+
As much as it bugs me when I see this kind of stuff in FAQs, I'm going to
editorialize for a moment here. However, unlike certain blowhard FAQ
authors, I'll try to keep it to under 1K.
Yes, GT2 is the best racing game of all time... but I think it could have
been a lot better. It's loaded with bugs, which is unacceptable for a PC
game, let alone an un-patchable console game, and needless changes were made
to the front-end (I'm especially frustrated at the way the cursor often hangs
in open space in the menus, instead of defaulting to a clickable spot).
These factors, plus the load times (which admittedly are unavoidable given
the game's scope) make playing GT2 more of... well, more of a chore than it
should be. The game's graphics are decidedly inferior to the original's,
bordering on just plain bad by any standard. It is apparent that texture
resolution was increased so that stickers would be more readable on race
cars, but sacrificing everything else to achieve this end was a case of
fixing what wasn't broken. All of these things combine to give GT2 a very
un-polished feel that keeps it from what I would give a "10/10" rating.
We (well, I, and those who agree) can only hope that GT2000 will not only
preserve the best elements of GT2, but fix all these hiccups... which is not
guaranteed. It seems like Sony may very well rush its development to meet
the holiday season, just like last year; hopefully, this won't happen (or
won't be necessary), and GT2000 will be one for the record books.
By the way, a reliable source (Magic Box--
http://come.to/magicbox) reports
that GT2000 is now called GT3 (since it won't be out in 2000), and will
contain "only" 150 or so cars. I'll resist more editorialization, but I'm
sure everyone else will have a lot to say...
Okay, rant over. Now for some miscellaneous stuff.
Mysteries of the GT40
=====================
The Ford GT40 has been bugging me for some time. It's clearly the *road*
version of the [R]GT40 Race Car (the press blurb says so), but it gets tagged
with that [R] symbol anyway, at least in the garage listing. Plus it can
take engine tuning, which no other "race" car can. So I've decided that it
was a programmers' oversight to give it the [R] designation when it bears
more similarities to, say, the Toyota GT-ONE Road Car '98. Thus, I'm
considering the GT40 a road car and not a race car. Point against is that
you can adjust the GT40's downforce like a real race car, but the game itself
agrees with me on a certain level... that [R] disappears when the GT40 is
listed in race results. :)
Update for Version 1.2: I looked into this phenomenon some more and saw that
there are three other cars that exhibit the disappearing [R]:
Ford GT90
Renault Espace F1
Tommy kaira ZZII
However, these other three behave like race cars; i.e., no tuning except
TCSC/ASCC. Since the GT40 can take engine tuning, I stand by my assertion
that it's an exception (read: "screwup") and should be a road car.
Adventures in GameShark Weirdness
=================================
Well, I must say that upon being directed to RogsR34UK's site by "Mr.P" of
the GameFAQs GT2 message board, I was like a kid in a candy store. A list of
every single car in the GT2 code and the GameShark codes to get them? Yes,
please! But, unfortunately, most of the hidden cars are disappointments.
There's a bunch of new GT40's, a Mugen S2000, a handful of new RUFs, and
even something called a Rex Supercharger VX... but, sad to say, they're all
just body style data and not real cars. Well, they are real cars, but their
stats are exactly the same as an RX-7 LM Edition, so there's no practical
reason to check them out unless you're into making hybrids.
The only other stuff of note is the "Esso" (rather than Exxon) versions of
various Peugeot race cars, which I'm guessing were used for the Euro version,
and a couple of hidden Shelby cars. Don't get excited, they're just a GT350
with its logo written as "GT350" (instead of "G.T.350") and a "GT500KR" with
stats identical to the in-game GT500. If you want to see these and the other
ones above, feel free to visit RogsR34UK's site at www.rogs.dial.pipex.com
and get the codes; the only hidden cars I've decided to include in this FAQ
are those that differ in statistics (not just name) from available cars.
+--------------------------+
| Credits & Copyright Info |
+--------------------------+
Hooray for:
Brad Wright and John Culbert, whose concise and well-organized GT2 FAQs were
a great help to me in the initial stages of this project.
Aric Carney (
[email protected]), who uploaded a very useful GT2 save file to
InterAct's DexDrive site.
Paul Thayer (
[email protected]), who provided stats for the Calsonic GT-R,
'98 GT-ONE, and the [R]Vipers.
Doug "Neil" Crawford (
[email protected]) for providing statistics on the
rare '83 Mazda RX-7, Datsun 240Z, and Impreza 22B.
Cliff Chen (
[email protected]) for confirming that the R32 Skyline NISMO
was indeed in there. I found one right after he told me :)
David Tan (
[email protected]), who provided a save file with several of the
prize cars from the Endurance races.
Mark Wei (
[email protected]), for alerting me to the effects of the [R]CLK
Race Car code in the newer GT2 version.
Jay Rogers (
[email protected]) for contributing useful info on the
Euro version of GT2, and for exploring a few mysteries.
Ron Rangi (
[email protected]) for exploring and explaining other NA/Euro
differences.
"Bradley" (
[email protected]) for hosting this list, the Excel version, and
the DexDrive save file at his web site (private.addcom.de/bradley/gt2).
Jesse Katianda (
[email protected]) for a curious tidbit of info on the
Euro version.
RogsR34UK (
[email protected]), and the folks who helped him compile
it, for his massive list of GT2 car data for use in GameShark codes. If
not for them, there wouldn't have been a version 2.1! Hybrid makers
that don't yet know about his site (www.rogs.dial.pipex.com) will find
it a powerful resource.
"Mr.P" from the GameFAQs message board, for providing a concise explanation
of hybrids and pointing me to RogsR34UK's site.
And last but not least, CJayC at www.gamefaqs.com and the other webmasters
I've approved to host this FAQ, for making it available to GT2 players.
Finally, the copyright warning, reprinted with the gracious permission of Kao
Megura. Take it seriously or suffer.
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