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G R A N T U R I S M O I I I
game name: Gran Turismo 3 (US release)
platform: released for the Sony Playstation 2
document name: CHARTS FOR GT3
document created: January 2009
document version: Version 1.0
document author: Master_Bart (Nathan Martin)
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...ABOUT THIS GUIDE...
This document is a modified version of a portion of a guide/FAQ by this same
author. It contains charts for the "Simulation Mode" portion of Gran Turismo
3. This guide is designed especially for the player who wishes to buy as few
cars as possible, and to complete the game using as many of the prize cars
available. These charts will be invaluable, even for an experienced player.
This guide is written to create a "cross-reference" so that for any given
race the player will know:
(1) What cars are usable for a particular race
(2) WHERE to obtain those usable cars
(3) What prize car(s) can be won for which races, and
(4) WHERE those prize cars are usable
NOTES:
(1) A single asterisk may appear in a list of usable cars for certain races.
This indicates that information will follow for this particular car under
"Obtaining Usable Cars".
(2) If you see the name of a car in braces (" {car name} ") this indicates
that this car is one of SEVERAL prize cars which can be won from the
listed event.
(3) If you see a carrot symbol ( ^ ) after the name of a prize car, this
indicates that information will follow about this particular car in the
"Prize Car Usable For" section.
(4) A double asterisk indicates special notes about this race, usually
regarding special information about a particularly useful usable car.
(5) In the unfortunate event that you see a question mark at some point, this
indicates potentially inaccurate information. See the closing of this
guide for more information about this.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Game Name/Release Info
- Lawful Disclaimer
- "...About This Guide..."
- [table of contents]
CHARTS
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- Beginner League
- Amateur League
- Professional League
- Rally Races
- Endurance Races
APPENDIX
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1. Series Races
2. "No Tuning"
- Closing/Credits
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| BEGINNER LEAGUE |
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SUNDAY CUP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CAR: Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
80's Sports Car Cup (Beginner & Amateur)
CLUBMAN CUP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CAR: Mazda MX-5 Miata
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
Spider and Roadster race (Beginner, Amateur, and Professional)
FF CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Front-wheel-drive drivetrain only
PRIZE CAR: Toyota Vitz RS 1.5
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
May or may not be usable for the Vitz Race in Beginner league
FR CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Rear-wheel-drive drivetrain only
PRIZE CAR: Nissan Sylvia K's 1800cc
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
80's Sports Car Cup, Beginner and Amateur
MR CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Mid-engine, Rear-wheel-drive Drivetrains only
PRIZE CAR: Toyota MR-S S-edition
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
Spider & Roadster Cup
** F1 cars are MR, and will blow away all competition. Ditto for many
other superfast cars.
4WD CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: 4-wheel-drive drivetrains only
PRIZE CAR: Suzuki Alto Works Limited
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
Lightweight K Cup
** See the 2nd paragraph under "Starting Off" - this race can be easily
won with a rally car.
LIGHTWEIGHT K-CUP
USABLE CARS
Daihatsu Mira Tr-XX Avanzato R(J),*
Alto works Suzuki Sports Limited(J),*
Mini Cooper 1.3i*
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Mira: Beginner league Race of Turbo Sports
Alto Works: Beginner league 4WD Challenge
Mini Cooper: Amateur league {European Championship}
PRIZE CAR: Mini Cooper 1.3i
STARS AND STRIPES
USABLE CARS:
Acura CL 3.2 Type S
Acura NSX *
Acura Integra Type R
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Chevrolet Camaro SS
Chevrolet Camaro Race car *
Chevrolet Corvette C5R *
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Dodge Viper GTSR Concept *
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca *
Dodge Viper GTS
Ford Focus Rally car *
Ford Escort Rally car *
Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
Ford GT40 Racecar *
Ford GT40 *
Panoz Esperante GTR-1 *
Shelby Cobra
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
NSX: Amateur MR Challenge (?);
{Gran Turismo All Stars} (?);
{All Japanese GT Championship} (?);
{Type R Meeting}
Endurance {Route 11}(?)
Camaro Race Car: Amateur {American Championship}
Corvette C5R: Endurance {Super Speedway};
complete 50% of simulation mode (game?)
Viper Concept: Professional {GT All Stars};
All golds on Super License
Viper Oreca: All golds on Amateur League
Focus Rally Car: Rally - Smokey Mountain
Escort Rally Car: Rally - Tahiti Maze
GT40 Racecar: Professional {GT World Champ}
GT40: Amateur {GT All Stars}
Esperante: Professional {Dream Car Champ}
beat all time trials in Arcade Mode
Shelby Cobra: Professional Spider & Roadster
PRIZE CAR: Chevy Camaro SS
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
FR; N/A; Amateur Stars & Stripes
SPIDER AND ROADSER CUP
USABLE CARS:
Honda S2000 Type V,
Honda S2000, *
Honda CR-X Del Sol SiR, *
Lotus Elise 190, *
Mazda MX-5 Roadster, *
Mazda MX-5 1.8 RS, *
Mazda MX-5 RS,
Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor, *
Mugen S2000, *
Nissan Silvia Varietta,
Opel Speedster,
RUF 3400S, *
Shelby Cobra, *
Spoon S2000, *
Toyota MR-S S Edition, *
TVR Griffith 500 *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Honda S2000: Amateur {Type R Meeting}
CR-X Del Sol SiR: Beginner N/A race
Elise 190: Amateur {European Championship}
Professional Elise Trophy (all 4 prize cars are same)
MX-5 (Miata) Roadster: all gold medals on B-license
Beginner Clubman Cup
Beginner {World Championship}
Miata MX-5 1.8 RS: Endurance {Roadster}
SLK 230 Kompressor: Beginner Legend of Silver Arrow
Mugen S2000: Amateur {Type R Meeting}
RUF 3400S: Amateur {German Touring Car Championship}
Shelby Cobra: Professional Spider & Roadster
Spoon S2000: Amateur {Type R Meeting}
MR-S S-Edition: Beginner MR Challenge
Griffith 500: Professional {TVR Tuscan Challenge}
PRIZE CAR: Miata 1.8 RS
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
Professional Spider & Roadster Challenge;
Endurance - Roadster;
80's Sports Car Cup (Beginner & Amateur)
80's SPORTS CAR CUP
USABLE CARS:
Mazda Savanna RX7 Infini III
Mazda Miata Roadster, *
Nismo Skyline GT-R S-Tune(R32) *
Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M(R32)
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II(R32) *
Nissan Silvia K's (S13 2000cc)
Nissan Silvia K's (S13 1800cc) *
Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo 2-seater
Nissan 300ZX Version R Twin Turbo 2 by 2
Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex (A86 Type I) *
Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex S.S.
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
MX-5 (Miata) Roadster: all gold medals on B-license;
Beginner Clubman Cup; {World Championship}
Nismo Skyline GT-R S-tune: Amateur 80's Cup
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II: Amateur European Champ
(year 1994 model; may not work!)
Silvia K's 1800cc: Beginner FR Challenge (1998 model, may not work)
Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex, A86 Type I: Beginner Sunday Cup
PRIZE CAR: Mazda Savanna RX7 Infini III
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
Amateur 80's Sports Car Cup; FR; Turbo
RACE OF N/A SPORTS
LIMITATIONS: Natural Aspiration ("N/A") engines only (not "turbo")
PRIZE CAR: Honda CRX Del Sol SiR
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: FF (light but not fast)
** In the Home menu, hit the "start" button on the controller. This will
give you a "sort" menu, and you can choose to sort by "NA or Turbo"; this
will list all your N/A cars together, as well as Turbos. You can also use
the L1/R1 buttons to change car specs as displayed on the screen. A number
of the F1 cars are N/A, as well as a fair number of supercars. Don't settle
for a pokey-car if you don't have to.
TURBO SPORTS RACE
LIMITATIONS: Turbocharged engines only (e.g. not N/A)
PRIZE CAR: Diahatsu Mira TR-XX Avanzano R
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: FF; Beginner Lightweight K Cup
** Another golden opportunity to use the Escudo, if you have it...
TOURIST TROPHY AUDI TT RACE
USABLE CAR: Audi TT 1.8T Quattro
PRIZE CAR: Audi TT 1.8T Quattro
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: 4WD; Turbo; Amateur Tourist Trophy
LEGEND OF SILVER ARROW (MERCEDES-BENZ)
USABLE CARS:
Mercedes CLK Touring Car, *
Mercedes CLK55,
Mercedes CL600,
Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor
OBTAINING USABLE CAR:
CLK Touring Car: Amateur Legend of Silver Arrow
PRIZE CAR: Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
Amateur Legend of Silver Arrow; FR; Turbo (supercharger)
ALTEZZA RACE
USABLE CARS:
Toyota Altezza
Lexus IS
Toyota Altezza LM Racecar *
OBTAINING USABLE CAR:
Altezza LM Race Car: Amateur {Altezza Cup};
Professional {Vitz Race};
Endurance {Laguna Seca}
PRIZE CAR: Toyota Celica SS II (New) -- 4 prize cars, all the same
** Using the Altezza LM Race Car will make this race much easier
VITZ RACE
USABLE CARS:
Vitz RS
Vitz Euro Edition *
OBTAINING USABLE CAR:
Euro Edition: Beginner FF Challenge; Amateur {Altezza Race}
PRIZE CAR: Vitz RS 1.5
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
Professional Vitz Race; FF; N/A
TYPE R MEETING
USABLE CARS:
Honda Accord Euro-R,
Honda NSX Type R, *
Honda Integra Type R 98 spec,
Honda Civic Type R(EK),
Acura Integra Type R,
Spoon Civic Type-R *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
NSX Type R: Amateur Type R Meeting
Spoon Civic Type R: Professional FF Challenge
PRIZE CAR: Acura RSX Type-S -- 4 prize cars, all the same
EVOLUTION MEETING
USABLE CARS:
Lancer Evolution IV GSR (J), *
Lancer Evolution V GSR (J) *
Lancer Evolution VI GSR (J) *
Lancer Evolution VI GSR - Tommy Mackinenen Edition (J)
Lancer Evolution VI RS (J)
Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car *
Lancer Evolution VII GSR (J) *
Lancer Evolution VII RS (J)
Lancer Evolution VII Rally Car Prototype *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Evo IV GSR: Amateur {Japanese Championship}
Evo V GSR: all golds in Beginner League
Evo VI GSR: Beginner {GT World Championship}
Evo VI Rally Car: Amateur Evolution Meeting
Evo VII GSR: Amateur 4WD Challenge
Evo VII Rally Car Prototype: Professional 4WD Challenge;
Rally - Rally of (Swiss) Alps II
PRIZE CAR: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV GSR
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
4WD; Turbo; Amateur Evolution Meeting; All Rally Races;
BEETLE CUP
USABLE CARS:
Volkswagen New Beetle 2.0
Volkswagen New Beetle RSI
Volkswagen New Beetle Cup Car *
OBTAINING USABLE CAR:
* Cup Car: Amateur {German Touring Car Cup};
Professional {Clio Cup--4 prize cars, all the same}
PRIZE CAR: VW New Beetle RSi -- 4 prize cars, all the same
GRAN TURISMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Toyota Celica GT-Four
Nissan Skyline GTR Vspec II (R32) ^
Mitubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR ^
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Miata - Beginner & Professional Spider & Roadster Championship;
Roadster Endurance
Nissan Skyline GTR Vspec II (R32) - Race of the Red Emblem;
4WD; Turbo races
Mitubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR - Evolution Meeting; all Rally Races
*** ALL GOLD MEDALS IN BEGINNER LEAGUE: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR
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| AMATEUR LEAGUE |
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JAPANESE CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Mazda RX7 Type RZ
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV GSR ^
Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Version VI Wagon ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
Lancer Evolution IV GSR - Evolution Meeting; all Rally Races; 4WD
WRX Wagon - Boxer Spirit; 4WD
AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STi Version VI ^
Chevy Camaro Race Car ^
Audi TT 1.8T Quattro ^
Mazda RX7 Type RS
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
WRX Sedan - Boxer Spirit; 4WD
Camaro Race Car - Stars & Stripes; FR; N/A
Audi TT - Tourist Trophy
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Lotus Elise 190 ^
Nissan GTR V-spec II (R32) ^
Gillet Vertigo Race Car
Mini Cooper 1.3i ^
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Elise 190 - Elise Trophy; MR
Nissan GT-R V-Spec II - Race of the Red Emblem; 4WD
Mini Cooper - Lightweight K Cup
GRAN TURISMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Nissan C-West Razo Sylvia
Nissan Z Concept Car
Toyota GT-One Road Car
Mazda RX8
** Although the prize cars from this race are pretty sweet, there are no
particular races which specifically call for any of them, hence there is
no listing for "Prize Car Usable For". The Sylvia is superbly nimble and
fairly quick. The Toyota GT-One is essentially top amongst the supercars.
With proper setup it nearly contends with the F1 cars, alongside the Mazda
787-B and the Escudo. The GT-One does quite well for top-end speed races,
namely on the test course.
GERMAN TOURING CAR CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
VW Lupo Cup Car
VW New Beetle Cup Car ^
Opel Astra Touring Car
RUF 3400S ^
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Beetle Cup Car - Beginner Beetle Cup
RUF 3400S - Spider & Roadster; Boxer Spirit
FF CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Front-wheel-drive Drivetrains only ("FF")
PRIZE CAR: Toyota Celica TRD Sports M
FR CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Front-engine, Rear-wheel-drive Drivetrains only ("FR")
PRIZE CAR: Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex SS Version ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: 80's Sports Car Cup
MR CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Mid-engine, Rear-wheel-drive Drivetrains only ("MR")
PRIZE CAR: Honda NSX Type S Zero
4WD CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Four-wheel-drive Drivetrains only ("4WD")
PRIZE CAR: Lancer Evolution VII GSR ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: Evolution Meeting; all Rally Races; 4WD races
STARS AND STRIPES GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP
USABLE CARS:
Acura CL 3.2 Type S
Acura NSX *
Acura Integra Type R
Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Chevrolet Camaro SS
Chevrolet Camaro Race car *
Chevrolet Corvette C5R *
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Dodge Viper GTSR Concept *
Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca *
Dodge Viper GTS
Ford Focus Rally car *
Ford Escort Rally car *
Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
Ford GT40 Racecar *
Ford GT40 *
Panoz Esperante GTR-1 *
Shelby Cobra *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS
NSX - from Amateur MR Challenge (?);
{Gran Turismo All Stars} (?);
{All Japanese GT Championship} (?);
{Type R Meeting};
Endurance {Route 11}(?)
Chevy Camaro SS: Beginner Stars and Stripes Grand Championship
Camaro Race Car: Amateur {American Championship}
Corvette C5R: Endurance {Super Speedway};
complete 50% of simulation mode (game?)
Viper Concept: Professional {GT All Stars};
All golds on Super License
Viper - Oreca: All golds on Amateur League
Focus Rally Car: Rally - Smokey Mountain
Escort Rally Car: Rally - Tahiti Maze
GT40 Racecar: Professional {GT World Champ}
GT40: Amateur {GT All Stars}
Esperante: Professional {Dream Car Champ}
beat all time trials in Arcade Mode
Shelby Cobra: Professional Spider & Roadster
PRIZE CAR: Spoon Sports S2000 Race Car
BOXER SPIRIT
USABLE CARS:
RUF 3400S *
RUF RGT *
RUF CTR2 *
Subaru Impreza WRX STi *
Subaru Impreza Sportswagon STi
Subaru Impreza Rally car *
Subaru Impreza 22B-STi Version
Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STi Version VI *
Subaru Impreza Wagon WRX STi Version VI *
Subaru Impreza Rally car prototype *
Subaru Legacy B4 RSK
Subaru Legacy B4 Blitzen
Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT-B
Subaru Impreza LM Racecar *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS
RUF 3400S: Amateur German Touring Car Championship
RUF RGT: Professional Boxer Spirit
RUF CTR2: Professional Race of Turbo Sports
WRX STi: Professional GT {All-Stars}
Impreza Rally Car: Rally-Tahiti Maze II
Impreza Sedan WRX STi Version VI: Amateur {American Championship}
Impreza Wagon WRX STi Version VI: Amateur {Japanese Championship}
Impreza Rally Car Prototype: Rally - Rt. 5 (wet) II
Impreza LM Race Car: Amateur {Dream Car Championship}
PRIZE CAR: Subaru Legacy B4 Blitzen ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: Professional Boxer Spirit
80's SPORTS CAR CUP
USABLE CARS:
Mazda Savanna RX7 Infini III, *
Mazda Miata Roadster, *
Nismo Skyline GT-R S-Tune(R32),
Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M(R32),
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II(R32), *
Nissan Silvia K's (S13 2000cc),
Nissan Silvia K's (S13 1800cc), *
Nissan 300ZX Version S Twinturbo 2-seater,
Nissan 300ZX Version R Twinturbo 2 by 2,
Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex (A86 Type I), *
Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex S.S.
OBTAINING USABLE CARS
MX-5 (Miata) Roadster - all gold medals on B-license;
Beginner Clubman Cup; {World Championship}
Mazda RX7 Infini III: Beginner 80's Sports Car Cup
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II: Amateur European Champ
(year 1994 model; may not work!)
Silvia K's 1800cc: Beginner FR Challenge (1998 model, may not work)
Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex, A86 Type I: Beginner Sunday Cup
PRIZE CAR: Nismo Skyline GTR S-tune (R32)
N/A RACE
LIMITATIONS: Natural Aspiration ("N/A") engines only
PRIZE CAR: Mazda RX8
TURBO RACE
LIMITATIONS: Turbocharged engines only
PRIZE CAR: Mines Lancer Evolution VI GSR ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: Evolution Meeting; all Rally Races; 4WD
GRAN TURISMO ALL STARS
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Mines GT-R V-Spec ^
Nismo Skyline GT-R R-tune (R34) ^
Raybrig NSX
GT40 Racecar ^^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
^ BOTH Skylines: Race of the Red Emblem; 4WD
^^ The GT40 Race Car is a good contender in the N/A races; quick at upper
speeds and handling is great
ALL JAPANESE GT CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Arta NSX
Denso Supra Race Car
Calsonic Skyline ^
Loctite Zexel (Skyline) GT-R ^
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
BOTH Skylines: Race of the Red Emblem; 4WD
TOURIST TROPHY AUDI TT RACE
USABLE CAR: Audi TT 1.8T Quattro *
OBTAINING USABLE CAR:
Beginner Tourist Trophy Audi TT Race; Amateur American Championship
PRIZE CARS: Audi S4 -- 4 prize cars, all the same
RACE OF THE RED EMBLEM
USABLE CARS:
Nismo 400R
Nismo Skyline GT-R S-Tune(R32) *
Nismo Skyline GT-R R-Tune(R34) *
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II(R32)
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec(R33) *
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec(R34)
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II(R34)
Nissan Pennzoil Nismo GT-R *
Loctite-Zexel GT-R *
Calsonic Skyline *
Nismo GT-R LM Road Car (R33) *
Mines Skyline GT-R N1 V-spec(R34) *
Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M(R32)
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Nismo Skyline GT-R S-tune: Amateur 80's Sports Car Cup
Nismo Skyline GT-R R-tune: Amateur {GT All-Stars}
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec: Amateur {European Championship}
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II: Beginner {GT World Championship}
Nismo GT-R LM Road Car: Professional FR Challenge;
Endurance {Seattle 100mi}
Pennzoil Nismo GT-R: Professional {All Japanese GT Champ}
(race may earn Nismo GT-R S-tune?)
Loctite-Zexel GT-R: Amateur {All-Japanese GT Championship}
(NOT "Japanese Championship")
Calsonic Skyline: Amateur {All-Japanese GT Championship};
Professional Race of the Red Emblem;
Endurance {Laguna Seca}
Mines Skyline GT-R N1 V-Spec: Amateur {GT All-Stars};
Endurance {Trial Mountain}
PRIZE CAR: Nismo 400R ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: Race of the Red Emblem
LEGEND OF SILVER ARROW (MERCEDES-BENZ)
USABLE CARS:
Mercedes CLK Touring Car,
Mercedes CLK55,
Mercedes CL600,
Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor: Amateur Legend of Silver Arrow
PRIZE CAR: Mercedes-Benz CLK Touring Car
ALTEZZA CHAMPIONSHIP RACE
USABLE CARS:
Toyota Altezza
Lexus IS
Toyota Altezza LM Racecar *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Altezza LM Race Car: Professional {Vitz Race}; Endurance {Laguna Seca}
PRIZE CARS:
Tom's X540 Chaser
Toyota Altezza LM Race Car ^
Toyota Vitz RS 1.5 (there are 2 of these) ^
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Altezza LM Race Car - Beginner Altezza Race
Vitz RS - Vitz races
** As mentioned for the Beginner Altezza Race, the Altezza LM Race Car will
easily beat all competition in this race. It may be easier to obtain in
the professional Vitz race than in the Laguna Seca endurance; see notes
under Professional Italian Avant Garde (Zonda race) for tips on gaining a
specific prize car in series races.
TYPE R MEETING
USABLE CARS:
Honda Accord Euro-R,
Honda NSX Type R,
Honda Integra Type R 98 spec,
Honda Civic Type R(EK),
Acura Integra Type R,
Spoon Civic Type-R *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Spoon Civic Type R: Professional FF Challenge
PRIZE CARS:
NSX Type R ^
Spoon Sports S2000
Mugen S2000
Honda S2000
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
NSX Type R - Beginner Type R Meeting
EVOLUTION MEETING
USABLE CARS:
Lancer Evolution IV GSR(J) *
Lancer Evolution V GSR(J) *
Lancer Evolution VI GSR(J) *
Lancer Evolution VI GSR T.M.E.(J)
Lancer Evolution VI GSR T.M.E. (stripe,J)
Lancer Evolution VI RS(J)
Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car
Lancer Evolution VII GSR(J) *
Lancer Evolution VII RS(J)
Lancer Evolution VII Rally Car Prototype *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
IV GSR: Beginner Evolution Meeting; Amateur {Japanese Championship}
V GSR: all golds in Beginner League
VI GSR: Beginner {GT World Championship}
VII GSR: Amateur 4WD Challenge
VII Rally Car Prototype: Professional 4WD Challenge;
Rally - Rally of (Swiss) Alps II
PRIZE CAR: Mitubishi Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car
DREAM CAR CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Mitubishi FTO LM Race Car
Mazda RX7 LM Race Car
Honda S2000 LM Race Car
Subaru Impreza LM Race Car
*** ALL GOLD MEDALS ON AMATEUR LEAGUE: Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca
_____________________
| |
| PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE |
|_____________________|
BRITISH GT CAR CUP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CAR: Aston Martin Vanquish V12
GRAN TURISMO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Ford GT40 Race Car
Opel Calibra Touring Car
Nissan R390 GT1 Road Car ^
Jaguar XJ220 Race Car
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Nissan R390 GT1 Road Car: Professional Polyphony Digital Cup
** See information under Professional Polyphony Digital Cup for more info
FF CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Front-wheel-drive Drivetrains only
PRIZE CAR: Spoon Sports Civic Type R
FR CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Front-engine, Rear-wheel-drive Drivetrains only
PRIZE CAR: Nismo GT-R LM Road Car
MR CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Mid-engine, Rear-wheel-drive only
PRIZE CAR: Tommy Kaira ZZ II
4WD CHALLENGE
LIMITATIONS: Four-wheel-drive cars only
PRIZE CAR: Lancer Evolution VII Rally Car Prototype ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: Evolution Meeting; 4WD; Rally Races
SPIDER AND ROADSTER CHAMPIONSHIP
USABLE CARS:
Honda S2000 Type V,
Honda S2000, *
Honda CR-X Del Sol SiR, *
Lotus Elise 190, *
Mazda MX-5 Roadster, *
Mazda MX-5 1.8 RS, *
Mazda MX-5 RS,
Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor, *
Mugen S2000, *
Nissan Silvia Varietta,
Opel Speedster,
RUF 3400S, *
Shelby Cobra,
Spoon S2000, *
Toyota MR-S S Edition, *
TVR Griffith 500 *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Honda S2000 - Amateur {Type R Meeting}
CR-X Del Sol SiR - Beginner N/A race
Elise 190 - Amateur {European Championship};
Professional Elise Trophy (all 4 prize cars are same)
MX-5 (Miata) Roadster - all gold medals on B-license;
Beginner Clubman Cup; {World Championship}
Miata MX-5 1.8 RS - Beginner Spider & Roadster;
Endurance {Roadster}
SLK 230 Kompressor - Beginner Legend of Silver Arrow
Mugen S2000 - Amateur {Type R Meeting}
RUF 3400S - Amateur {German Touring Car Championship}
Spoon S2000 - Amateur {Type R Meeting}
MR-S S-Edition: Beginner MR Challenge
Griffith 500: Professional {TVR Tuscan Challenge}
PRIZE CAR: Shelby Cobra
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR:
Stars and Stripes (Beginner & Amateur);
Beginner Spider & Roadster
BOXER SPIRIT
USABLE CARS:
RUF 3400S, *
RUF RGT,
RUF CTR2, *
Subaru Impreza WRX STi,
Subaru Impreza Sportswagon STi,
Subaru Impreza Rally car, *
Subaru Impreza 22B-STi Version,
Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STi Version VI, *
Subaru Impreza Wagon WRX STi Version VI, *
Subaru Impreza Rally car prototype, *
Subaru Legacy B4 RSK,
Subaru Legacy B4 Blitzen, *
Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT-B,
Subaru Impreza LM Racecar *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
RUF 3400S: Amateur German Touring Car Championship
RUF CTR2: Professional Race of Turbo Sports
WRX STi: Professional GT {All-Stars}
Impreza Rally Car: Rally-Tahiti Maze II
Impreza Sedan WRX STi Version VI: Amateur {American Championship}
Impreza Wagon WRX STi Version VI: Amateur {Japanese Championship}
Impreza Rally Car Prototype: Rally - Rt. 5 (wet) II
Subaru Legacy B4 Blitzen: Amateur Boxer Spirit
Impreza LM Race Car: Amateur {Dream Car Championship}
PRIZE CAR: RUF RGT ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: Amateur Boxer Spirit
RACE OF N/A SPORTS
LIMITATIONS: Natural Aspiration engines only (No Turbo)
PRIZE CAR: Pagani Zonda C12S ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: Professional Italian Avant Garde
RACE OF TURBO SPORTS
LIMITATIONS: Turbocharged Engines only
PRIZE CAR: RUF CTR 2 ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: Boxer Spirit
GRAN TURISMO ALL STARS
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Nissan R390 GT1 LM Racecar
Dodge Viper GTS-R Concept Car
Toyota GT-One Race Car
Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Sedan ^
PRIZE CAR USABLE FOR: WRX Sedan - Boxer Spirit; 4WD; Rally races
ALL JAPAN GT CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Pennzoil Nismo GT-R S-tune ^
Toyota MR-S Autobacs Apex
Honda Castrol Mugen NSX
Pagani Zonda Race Car ^
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
GT-R S-Tune - Race of the Red Emblem
Zonda Race Car - Italian Avant Garde
ITALIAN AVANTE GARDE
USABLE CARS:
Pagani Zonda C12
Pagani Zonda C12S *
Pagani Zonda Race Car *
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Zonda C12S: Professional Race of N/A Sports
Zonda Race Car: Professional {All Japanese GT Champ};
Endurance {Passage to Colosseo};
Endurance {Mistral 78}
PRIZE CAR: Pagani Zonda Race Car
** The Zonda Race car will be necessary to win this race, even though the
other models are technically usable. The "Passage to Colosseo" usually
has the highest frequency of providing this valuable car. The other
(faster) alternative is to beat all but the last race in the All Japanese
GT Championship series, save the game, "exit" out of the last race and if
you don't get the prize you want just reboot the system and repeat from
the last race (which you can repeatedly exit) until you win the prize car
you want.
RACE OF THE RED EMBLEM
USABLE CARS:
Nismo 400R *
Nismo Skyline GT-R S-Tune(R32) *
Nismo Skyline GT-R R-Tune(R34) *
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II(R32) *
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec(R33)
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec(R34) *
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II(R34)
Nissan Pennzoil Nismo GT-R *
Nissan Loctite-Zexel GT-R *
Nissan Calsonic Skyline *
Nismo GT-R LM Road Car (R33) *
Mines Skyline GT-R N1 V-spec(R34) *
Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M(R32)
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Nismo 400R: Amateur Race of the Red Emblem
Nismo Skyline GT-R S-tune: Amateur 80's Sports Car Cup
Nismo Skyline GT-R R-tune: Amateur {GT All-Stars}
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec: Amateur {European Championship}
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II: Beginner {GT World Championship}
Nismo GT-R LM Road Car: Professional FR Challenge;
Endurance {Seattle 100mi}
Pennzoil Nismo GT-R: Professional {All Japanese GT Champ}
(race may earn Nismo GT-R S-tune?)
Loctite-Zexel GT-R: Amateur {All-Japanese GT Championship}
(NOT "Japanese Championship")
Calsonic Skyline: Amateur {All-Japanese GT Championship};
Endurance {Laguna Seca}
Mines Skyline GT-R N1 V-Spec: Amateur {GT All-Stars};
Endurance {Trial Mountain}
PRIZE CAR: Calsonic Skyline ^
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR: (Calsonic Skyline)
Amateur Race of the Red Emblem; Amateur FR; Amateur Turbo Race
VITZ RACE
USABLE CARS:
Toyota Vitz RS 1.5
Toyota Vitz Euro Edition *
OBTAINING USABLE CAR:
Beginner FF Challenge; Amateur {Altezza Race}
PRIZE CARS:
Toyota Vitz RS 1.5 ^
Toyota Altezza LMRace Car ^
Tom's Castrol Supra
Toyota Supra RZ
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Vitz RS - Vitz Race
Altezza LM Race Car - Beginner Altezza Race; Amateur Altezza Champ.
ELISE TROPHY
USABLE CARS:
Lotus Elise 190 *
Motorsport Elise
OBTAINING USABLE CAR:
Lotus Elise 190: Amateur {European Championship}
PRIZE CARS: Lotus Elise 190 - 4 prizes, all the same
** This race is nearly impossible to win with an Elise 190; there is no
where in this game where the Motorsports Elise can be won - therefore this
is one race where you will have to purchase a car in order to win.
CLIO TROPHY
USABLE CARS:
Renault Clio Sports V6 24V
Renault Clio Sports Race Car *
OBTAINING USABLE CAR:
Clio Sports Race Car: Endurance {Super Speedway}
PRIZE CARS: VW Beetle Cup Car - 4 prizes, all the same
** Highly suggested to buy the Clio Race Car, or win it from the Super
Speedway, in order to beat this race.
TVR TUSCAN CHALLENGE
USABLE CAR:
TVR Tuscan Speed Six
PRIZE CARS:
TVR Speed 12 ^
TVR Griffith 500 (3 of 4 prize cars are these) ^
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
TVR Speed 12 - Polyphony Digital Cup
Griffith 500 - Spider & Roadster
** There is only one car usable for this race, and there is nowhere to win
this car as a prize - it is simply going to have to be purchased.
** See the notes under (Professional) Polyphony Digital Cup as for the
usefulness of the Speed 12 prize car.
DREAM CAR CHAMPIONSHIP
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CARS:
Toyota GT-One Race Car
Panoz Esperante GTR
FTO LM Race Car
F090/S
POLYPHONY DIGITAL CUP
LIMITATIONS: NO tuning (except tires - i.e. "stock" only)
PRIZE CARS:
TVR Speed 12
Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Edition
Toyota GT-One Road Car
F094/S Car
OBTAINING *USEFUL* CAR:
R390 GT Road Car: (Professional Leage) Gran Turismo World Championship
TVR Speed 12: (Professional Leage) TVR Tuscan Speed Challenge
** Here you have your choice of using any car you want, so long as it meets
the "No Tuning" criteria. So, which amongst the myriad of regular cars is
the best? There are 2 cars which shine above the rest...
- Mazda R390 GT Road Car
This car comes officially with all "stock" parts, except that they are set
perfectly for racing performance standards. It's moderate horsepower is
complimented with low weight and quick revs. It is almost the "secret" for
races with a "No Tuning" limitation.
- TVR Speed 12
In terms of sheer power, this car is tops. Its acceleration and top end
far exceed even the R390 Road Car. It's drawback is its horrible handling.
* Refer to notes under "Appendix #2 - No Tuning" for more information
LIKE THE WIND
LIMITATIONS: none
PRIZE CAR: Mazda 787B ^
** Use the same trick as for the Super Speedway Endurance: Take the
Escudo, put a rubber band over the gas pedal, and let it ride the
walls for these 20 long, boring laps.
PRIZE CAR USE...
Tuned right, this MR turbo car can almost keep up with the Formula
cars; it ranks with the Escudo and the Toyota GT-One.
FORMULA ONE GT CHAMPIONSHIP
USABLE CARS: Racing Cars only (F1 cars?)
PRIZE CARS:
F686 / M
F687 / S
F688 / S
F090 / S
*** GET ALL GOLDS ON PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE: F686 / M
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| |
| RALLY RACES |
|_____________|
USABLE CARS:
The only "true" requirement to enter the rally races is having a car which is
equipped with DIRT tires. Not all cars can be equipped with these; of those
which can _some_ will require you to purchase these tires while other cars
will come with them. As a general rule of thumb, when you win "rally" cars
as prizes in the races they will automatically come with Dirt tires.
OBTAINING USABLE CARS:
Usually your best bet is to look for 4WD cars, _most_ of them can be equipped
with dirt tires, while _most_ other cars cannot. Exceptions are for race
cars (not rally cars) which almost never accept Dirt tires - 4WD or not.
The small, low-horsepower 4WD cars can do fairly well in rally races IF they
are enhanced to maximum horsepower, simply due to their light weight. Many
Skylines (Nissan GTR's) do great as rally cars because of their high HP when
modified for high horsepower.
If you specifically want a rally car for the rally races, and wish to use a
prize car, here's a short list of where to find some:
In Amateur League:
- Evolution Meeting - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car
In Professional League:
- 4WD Challenge - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Rally Car Prototype
- Polyphony Digital Cup - {Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Edition}
(THE ESCUDO IS AWESOME!!!)
In Endurance Races:
- Passage to Colosseo (Rome Circuit) - {Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car}
In the RALLY races:
- Start with the Swiss Alps race, gaining the Peugeot 206 Rally Car. It has
slightly better performance than most other rally cars. Also good are the
Lancer Evo VII Prototype (featuring the elusive yaw control) [Swiss
Alps II] and the Impreza Prototype [Rt. 5 Wet II]
RALLY RACES PRIZE LIST
----------------------
Tahiti Challenge......Toyota Celica Rally Car
Tahiti Maze...........Ford Escort Rally Car
Smokey Mountain.......Ford Focus Rally Car
Swiss Alps............Peugeot 206 Rally Car
Tahiti Challenge II...Toyota Corolla Rally Car
Tahiti Maze II........Subaru Impreza Rally Car
Smokey Mountain II....Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI Rally Car (Evo. VII ?)
Swiss Alps II.........Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Rally Car Prototype ^
Route 5, wet..........Citroen Xsara Rally Car
Route 5, wet II.......Subaru Impreza Rally Car Prototype
RALLY RACE PRIZE CAR USEFUL FOR:
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Rally Car Prototype - Evolution Meetings; 4WD
*** ALL GOLDS ON RALLY RACES: Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Edition
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| ENDURANCE RACES |
|_________________|
GRAND VALLEY 300 - Grand Valley, 60 laps
LIMITATIONS - no limitations
PRIZE CARS:
Subaru Impreza LM Edition
Nissan 390 GT1 Road Car
Spoon Sports S2000 Race Car
Chevy Corvette C5R
F090 / S
SEATTLE 100 MILES - Seattle Circuit, 40 laps
LIMITATIONS - no limitations
PRIZE CARS:
Nismo GT-R LM Road Car ^
Panoz Esperante GTR-1
Tommy Kaira ZZ II
F687 / S
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Nismo GT-R LM Road Car - Race of the Red Emblem; FR; Turbo
LAGUNA SECA 200 MILES - Laguna Seca, 90 laps
LIMITATIONS - no limitations
PRIZE CARS:
Calsonic Skyline ^
Altezza LM Race Car ^
F686 / M
F687 / S
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Calsonic Skyline - Race of the Red Emblem; FR; Turbo
Altezza LM Race Car - Altezza Races
PASSAGE TO COLOSSEO - Rome Circuit, 2 hours
LIMITATIONS - no limitations
PRIZE CARS:
Gillet Vertigo Race Car
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Rally Car
Pagani Zonda Race Car ^
F688 / S
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Pagani Zonda Race Car - Italian Avant Garde
TRIAL MOUNTAIN ENDURANCE - Trial Mountain, 2 hours
LIMITATIONS - NO TUNING (except tires) -- i.e. "stock"
PRIZE CARS:
Lister Storm V12 Race Car
Mine's Skyline GT-R V-Spec
Honda S2000 LM Race Car
F094 / H
** Most if not all RACE cars are ineligble to participate, because they
come with added parts which you cannot remove. See notes under
Professional League: Polyphony Digital Cup for more info.
SPECIAL STAGE ROUTE 11 - Special Stage Route Eleven, 50 laps
LIMITATIONS - no limitations
PRIZE CARS:
Toyota MR-S Autobacs Apex
Arta NSX
Nissan C-West Razo Sylvia
F687 / S
Chevy Camaro Race Car
ROADSTER ENDURANCE - Apricot Hill, 40 laps
LIMITATIONS
- NO TUNING (except tires) -- i.e. "stock"
- Any Mazda Miata MX-5, NO modifications, no "racing versions"
PRIZE CARS:
Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8 RS
Mazda MX-5 Miata VR Limited
F688 / S
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
ALL Miata MX-5s: Spider & Roadster; FR
F688/S: Durn-near everything. It's an MR, NA and superfast. It's one of
the "F1" cars mentioned sporadically throughout the game - and
probably the first one you'll obtain & certainly the easiest as
this particular endurance race is pretty much the shortest.
** The Miata LS is the fastest of the stock Miatas. It can be won by
getting all gold trophies on the "B" License, which is time-consuming but
not horribly difficult. It can also be bought from the dealer. Remember
to change the oil 1st thing before putting a single mile on it - this adds
a few horsepower. Medium-slick tires are the best choice: try to minimize
your pit stops. Remember the NO TUNING rule.
TOKYO ROUTE 246 - 100 laps
LIMITATIONS - no limitations
PRIZE CARS:
Mazda RX7 LM Race Car
Nissan C-West Razo Sylvia
Toyota GT-One Road Car
F094 / H
MISTRAL 78 LAPS - Cote D' Azur, 78 laps (duh!)
LIMITATIONS - no limitations
PRIZE CARS:
Mitsubishi FTO LM Race Car
Jaguar XJ220 Road Car
Pagani Zonda Race Car ^
F686 / M
PRIZE CARS USABLE FOR:
Pagani Zonda Race Car - Italian Avant Garde
** The course is very narrow, the turns are sharp, passing is difficult.
In other words, take your best Indy car...
SUPER SPEEDWAY 150 MILES - 100 laps
LIMITATIONS - no limitations
PRIZE CARS:
Chevy Corvette C5R
Tickford Falcon XR8 Race Car
Clio Sport Race Car
F090 / S
** There are some users which recommend using the Escudo, putting a rubber
band over the accelarator (right analog stick) and letting the Escudo
just ride the walls for those 100 laps. Might not be a bad way to go,
but don't go blame MasterBart if you end up losing this way.
*** GET ALL GOLD MEDALS ON ENDURANCE RACES: F094 / H
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| 1. SERIES RACES |
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Some events simply require that you beat all the races within them, in order
to get the prize car. You may be well advised to hold on to that prize car,
because once you sell it you'll not be able to win that prize car again.
Other events come in a series. At the end of the series you will be awarded
a prize car AT RANDOM from the 4 prize cars available. If you have your
heart set on a specific prize car you can use the following technique:
Play up until the last race in the series, and save. For example, if
it's a 10 race series, save after race 9. Start race 10, play it if you want
to and have the time. If you don't get the prize car you want, simply reboot
the console -- you'll start the game automatically from your save point after
race 9. If you want, you can exit this last race AFTER the race has started.
Just remember that you'll need to have enough points for this, as you will be
awarded zero points for skipping any race. You can keep rebooting until you
get the prize car you want.
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| 2. NO TUNING |
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Although rare, there are a few times in the game where you are given a "No
Tuning" limitation. The exception to this is that you will be allowed to use
any kind of tire you want (well, except dirt tires...obviously).
There are certain modifications which CANNOT be "undone" to a car, and which
will disqualify you. These include things such as:
- Porting and polishing the engine
- Performing a "Full Balance" on the engine
- Increasing the displacement of the engine; or
- Performing a Weight Reduction on your car
If you have purchased a regular ("stock") car and have not done any of the
items listed above, but have added other parts, you simply need to remove
those parts BEFORE attempting to enter a race with a "No Tuning" limitation.
You can remove parts by entering any race or in "Run & Setting" in the home
menu.
You will frequently find yourself unable to use a race car on a race with the
"No Tuning" limitation. Most race cars come with advanced parts, and you
cannot go to the tune shop to buy "stock" parts for race cars. As an example,
most race cars come with a fully adjustable transmission and suspension.
These parts are not acceptable for the "No Tuning" limitation, and you are
stuck with the fully adjustable parts because again you cannot purchase just
a "stock" transmission or suspension.
ROADSTER ENDURANCE
------------------
For the ROADSTER ENDURANCE you are limited to using a Miata, so you'll need
to use the fastest Miata you can find. This is the Miata LS, which you can
win by getting all gold trophies on the "B" License. Just remember not to
perform any modifications which cannot be undone.
POLYPHONY DIGITAL CUP and TRIAL MOUNTAIN ENDURANCE
--------------------- ------------------------
There are two very unique races in the game -- one series and one endurance.
The only modification you're allowed is tires, thus you are challenged to
find the fastest STOCK car in the game. After MUCH experimenting, I've
found 2 top contenders, both of which can be won as prize cars.
First and foremost is the Mazda R390 GT Road Car. Essentially it is
already a race car; for example, the transmission is not adjustable (this
would disqualify it) but is still set for racing performance. Don't let
the merely moderate horsepower fool you - it's fast and has fantastic
handling. If possible I recommend getting two of these cars, keep one
specifically for the Polyphony Digital Cup (and possibly the Trial Mountain
Endurance), and on the other one put as much modification as you can --
this car can be tuned to tremendous horsepower (even MORE than the R390
Race Car!). It can be won in the Professional League Gran Turismo World
Championship -- but note that it is one of four prize cars selected at
random; see notes in the Appendix under "Series Races" for help.
The other car is the TVR Speed 12. This car has an enourmous beast of an
engine. This car has more acceleration than the R390 Road Car, and far
more top-end speed. The drawback is that it has VERY poor handling. If
used for the Polyphony Digital Cup (or without any modifications in any
race) you can expect to come to a near stop for every turn and still end up
going offroad frequently. Even with full modifications and careful tuning
this car is still a challenge to drive. It can be won in the Professional
Leage TVR Tuscan Speed Challenge.
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CLOSING & CREDITS
full guide
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As mentioned, this guide is limited to only certain limited portions of the
game, and is taken from a longer complete guide for the game from the same
author. So far the only useful information which appears here and not in the
full FAQ/Guide is in regards to the "No Tuning" section(s). The original
guide may be found at:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/197470/54090
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* This guide may also appear on another site (by permission of author), but
this guide is reserved exclusively for submission to GameFaqs.com and thus
this is the only link to the full guide I feel is necessary.
source(s) used
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All of the information in this guide can be obtained from playing the game
itself. When I first began gathering information, I used this info solely
for my own personal use and without the idea of ever compiling it into a
guide such as this. Therefore I did not make any attempt to take note of the
sources from which I gathered this information. Unfortunately, some of this
information may have made it into this guide and I have no means by which to
quote my sources of information used. Also, some of this information may not
be accurate. Beating this game is a long and tedious process, which with
moderately-paced play can take weeks or more likely months. It is simply not
possible to realistically double-check everything.
I do know that one of my main sources was one "AlaskaFox", and that (s)he and
I are using different releases of the game (mine being the American release).
Therefore there ARE some discrepancies. Any item which I am unsure about I
have denoted with a question mark in this guide. I got this information from
GameFaqs.com at the following address:
http://db.gamefaqs.com/console/ps2/file/gran_turismo_3_c.txt
My apologies for any inconvenience; I have taken time and care to
double-check everything I could, thus any incorrect information -- dare I say
plagarism -- is purely unintentional. Please contact me if there are any
concerns over copyright infringement. Also, all attempts at contacting this
"AlaskaFox" have been fruitless, therefore any information used from this
individual's guide are essentially used without express permission.
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includes but is not limited to: the names of the auto manufacturers, the names
of the aftermarket companies, the name of any individual whose name is
associated with a particular make/model of car or part, the names of the race
tracks, the names of the artists and song titles used in this game, the names
of all publishers associated with this game, all software and hardware
development companies, ad gazillium.
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