GTGTGTGT      GTGTGTGTG
                  TGTGTGTGTGTGTG      TGTGTGTGT
             TGTGTGTGTGTGTGTGTG      TGTGTGTGT
          GTGTGTGTGTGT          GTGTGT
        GTGTGTGT                GTGTGT
       GTGTG                    GTGTGT
      GTGTG              GTGTGT GTGTGT
      GTGT               GTGTGT GTGTGT
      GTGT               GTGTGT GTGTGT
       GTG               GTGTGT GTGTGT
        GT               GTGTGT GTGTGT
         GT              GTGTGT GTGTGT
          GTG
            GTG
              GTGT



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               Gran Turismo Concept 2002 Tokyo-Geneva

                            Version 1.1

              A comprehensive game guide by Max Martin

                    copyright 2002 Max Martin ;)


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                           VERSION HISTORY

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19/07/02     Gran Turismo Concept 2002 Tokyo-Geneva released in the UK
20/07/02     Started work on this faq
21/07/02     Added early details of pro races and secrets
23/07/02     Started to obtain gold license information


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                              CONTENTS

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i) Version History

1.  Course License

2.  Single race
a) normal level
b) professional level
c) ace mode

3.  Full car list

4.  Secrets

5.  Pod racing


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                           COURSE LICENSE

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One thing you'll immediately notice about the license tests in GT-3 concept,
is that you are able to wander the grass and use the walls as much as you
like, without being penalised; this makes for some interesting shortcuts.
In the license tests, you are given the option whether to race with the pace
car or not. In my experience, the pace car just gets in your way and seriously
hinders your chance of getting a perfect lap time. However you may want to
watch the pace cars' braking points and preferred racing line if you're having
difficulty getting a gold medal.

Practise is the key to success here, you should find the bronze and silver
medals fairly simple to obtain, but as with previous GT games, getting the
golds is no easy feat.
After racing through each test, you are given the opportunity to race against
your ghost, which makes things soooo much easier.


        test no.1
        =========

Ahh! the Mercedes SL500, you may have seen this one holding up a large pack
of Formula one cars, with a set of sirens and flashing lights strapped to
the roof.
Brake just after the start of the rumble strip, and move over to the apex
early. Back on the throttle, and through the chicane as smooth as possible,
hitting all three rumble strips (these increase grip and 'pull' the car round
the corner without dropping off too much speed.)
Brake even earlier for the next right-hander, and pass through the
double-apex at a constant speed.
Continue round the left-hander carefully, sticking to the rumble strip; and
brake hard through the chicane for the tight left-hander.
You can nail the last uphill chicane no problem and take the gold...

test car               Mercedes SL500
course                 Mid-field raceway
prize car(bronze)      Pennzoil Zexel GT-R Skyline
prize car(gold)        Honda NSX-R LM road edition

time required;
bronze medal           1'27.000
silver medal           1'30.000
gold medal             1'37.000

        test no.2
        =========

Cheating is the key to success here; the first two corners can be
'wall-ridden', leaving the rest of the course a pretty easy affair. Take the
smooth right-hander at a constant speed, not worrying if you push out to the
outside wall and clip the edge.. it hardly slows you down. Wall-ride the next
left; and hammer it down the straight and through the chicane. Take the
double-apex right carefully, and hit the gas again through the next section.
Brake early and gently for the narrow left, and get wide for the last hairpin
right. Razz it down the home straight; you should be able to knock 2 or 3
seconds off the gold requirement.

test car               Ford GT40 LM
course                 Tokyo R246
prize car(bronze)      HCD6
prize car(gold)        Mazda 6 LM edition

time required;
bronze medal           1'36.000
silver medal           1'43.000
gold medal             1'50.000

        test no.3
        =========

test car               Toyota RSC rally car
course                 Swiss alps
prize car(bronze)      Lotus Elise type72
prize car(gold)

time required;
bronze medal           1'24.000
silver medal           1'30.000
gold medal             1'37.000

        test no.4
        =========

test car               Hyundai accent rally car
course                 Tahiti maze
prize car(bronze)      FX45
prize car(gold)

time required;
bronze medal           2'00.000
silver medal           2'06.000
gold medal             2'20.000

        test no.5
        =========

OK; I found this test a little tricky at first, but its easy when you know
how.. Brake early for the first corner and make sure you clip the apex.. the
thing to remember with the Elise is to try and keep sliding to a bare minimum.
Dab the brakes, and ease the analog stick round corners. Take the next one
at full speed and go over the grass on the right just into the chicane. This
way you can take the next left nice and wide, and at full throttle, carrying
a lot of speed into the next two easy right-handers. Brake nice and early
for the next tricky right, and use the rumble strips (as always)... they seem
to have an even greater effect on lighter cars such as the Elise.
Carefully tread the uphill left, and continue into the long smooth
right-hander. Again, use the rumble strips to pull the car round, now fly
at full speed through the next section, and over the line... nice.

test car               Lotus Elise
course                 Autumn ring
prize car(bronze)      Cien
prize car(gold)        Nissan GT-R concept LM edition

time required;
bronze medal           1'31.000
silver medal           1'36.000
gold medal             1'42.000

        test no.6
        =========

The TT-R is a beauty to drive. To get that gold medal, brake early and nail
the first downhill chicane, trying to keep the car as stable as possible,
and brake hard for the tough right-hander, remember to try and use every
rumble strip on offer. Hammer it through the next S-bend, and cruise through
the medium right-hander. You can go at full throttle all the way now, until
the last left-hander. Turn in early to avoid disappointment; and cross the
line with a 1'13.000. Nice.

test car               Abt Audi TT-R
course                 Mid-field raceway II
prize car(bronze)      Toyota RSC
prize car(gold)        Nissan mm-R

time required;
bronze medal           1'14.000
silver medal           1'18.000
gold medal             1'25.000

        test no.7
        =========

test car               Honda NSX-R prototype
course                 Tokyo R246 II
prize car(bronze)      Esso ultraflo Toyota Supra
prize car(gold)

time required;
bronze medal           1'59.000
silver medal
gold medal

        test no.8
        =========

test car               Ford Focus RS
course                 Swiss alps II
prize car(bronze)      Abt Audi TT-R
prize car(gold)

time required;
bronze medal
silver medal
gold medal

        test no.9
        =========

test car               Mitsubishi CZ3 tarmac rally car
course                 Tahiti maze II
prize car(bronze)      Daihatsu Copen
prize car(gold)

time required;
bronze medal
silver medal
gold medal

        test no.10
        =========

test car               Nissan GT-R concept
course                 Autumn ring II
prize car(bronze)      Nissan skyline GT-R Vspec
prize car(gold)

time required;
bronze medal
silver medal
gold medal


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                             SINGLE RACE

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NORMAL difficulty level
=======================


Generally, these 10 races are pretty easy. Depending on what you choose for
your trusty vehicle, 5 similarly matched opponents will be thrown in the mix,
but they are all very slow and easy to beat;
All races consist of only two laps, but its best to complete them all before
attempting the professional level, as your garage will have some extra cars.
Select whatever car your heart desires and race! I don't think I need to say
any more here...


normal   race 1
===============

course                   Mid-field raceway
distance                 total length 3597m
prize car                Mini Cooper S

normal   race 2
===============

course                   Tokyo R246
distance                 total length 5120m
prize car                Honda NSX-R

normal   race 3
===============

course                   Swiss alps
distance                 total length 3290m
prize car                Ford Focus RS

normal   race 4
===============

course                   Tahiti maze
distance                 total length 3555m
prize car                Mobil 1 Honda NSX

normal   race 5
===============

course                   Autumn ring
distance                 total length 3036m
prize car                Honda V6 ima mid dualnote

normal   race 6
===============

course                   Mid-field raceway II
distance                 total length 3597m
prize car                Castrol Tom's Supra

normal   race 7
===============

course                   Tokyo R246 II
distance                 total length 3290m
prize car                Audi RS 6 saloon

normal   race 8
===============

course                   Swiss alps II
distance                 total length 3290m
prize car                Nissan 350Z GT aero

normal   race 9
===============

course                   Tahiti maze II
distance                 total length 3555m
prize car                Toyota Pod

normal   race 10
================

course                   Autumn ring II
distance                 total length 3036m
prize car                Hyundai CliX


PROFESSIONAL difficulty level
=============================


professional   race 1
=====================

Now things are starting to get a little tricky... I found the best car for
this job to be the Suzuki GSX-R/4. You will be against 5 other GSX-Rs but
remember to slipstream and you'll keep up no problem. Don't be put off if
they storm away at the start, you can easily overtake them into corners. The
race is straightforward, just set yourself up for the last chicane by going
wide early, and nailing it at full throttle. Then hold L1 and fend second
place off; and over the line...
Once you have unlocked the Pennzoil nismo GT-R Skyline, then this is an even
better option...

car of choice            Suzuki GSX-R/4
course                   Mid-field raceway
distance                 total length 3597m
prize car                Spyken C8 Laviolette

professional   race 2
=====================

The nismo is my car of choice for tokyo, as it has great straight line speed
and acceleration. If you have any difficulty, you can cheat by taking the
first corner round the outside wall at full throttle. Just hug the wall and
smoothly enter the bend, you'll gain a massive advantage over the pack each
time you tear away from this corner.
Learn the fast winding sections, as you can take these at full speed.

car of choice            Pennzoil nismo GT-R Skyline
course                   Tokyo R246
distance                 total length 5120m
prize car                Honda NSX-R LM edition

professional   race 3
=====================

I find the rally events to be the easier of the professional level races.
Now I picked the GT Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec for this, as it has a major
power advantage against any rally opponents you come across. As with all the
rally events you should power into corners and get the car sideways through
the apex, and re-adjust smoothly into the straights. Pressing the brake
whilst turning won't do you any favours here. The Swiss alps course has two
similar, nasty corners; both easy rights, followed by hard lefts. Try to get
as wide as possible on the right hand side, coming into the chicane; and ease
off the power slightly (DON'T BRAKE) and send the car past the apex sideways!
Be warned: the GT skyline will spin if not corrected early enough.. but its'
a great rally car to master.

car of choice            GT Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec
course                   Swiss alps
distance                 total length 3290m
prize car                design Solstice

professional   race 4
=====================

Again, choose the GT Skyline. These rally events are a doddle with this car;
turn in as early as possible to get the car sliding, and if its not sliding
enough tap the brake to push the back end out.
The only mistake you can make here is to over correct the car as it slides
out of control. Remember to steer full-lock into the slides, ready for the
next bend... great fun!

car of choice            GT Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec
course                   Tahiti maze
distance                 total length 3555m
prize car                Ford GT40

professional   race 5
=====================

I prefer the Calsonic Skyline over the Pennzoil nismo for this course, as
it has some great double-apex smooth corners and is much twistier than the
other two road circuits. The Calsonic seems to have better handling, and the
power difference shouldn't matter. Practise the smooth cornering, and
this'll be a breeze...

car of choice            Calsonic Nissan Skyline
course                   Autumn ring
distance                 total length 3036m
prize car                Mitsubishi cz-3 tarmac rally car

professional   race 6
=====================

Remember your GT-3 special license? memories will come flooding back if you
choose the Pennxoil nismo (not zexel), and take to the midfield raceway. When
choosing a decent racing car, you are pit against a few skylines and NSXs,
all of which fall about 50 bhp short of the nismo's capabilities. With its'
straight line speed and acceleration, this skyline can blast around the
smooth straight circuit and easily stay ahead of the pack...

car of choice            Pennzoil nismo GT-R Skyline
course                   Mid-field raceway II
distance                 total length 3597m
prize car                Nissan GT-R concept

professional   race 7
=====================

Here again, we have a very fast, and mostly straight course. The Pennzoil
nismo is again the obvious choice. It's easy to cheat here again by
'wall-riding' the last left-hander, and the smooth right-hander after
travelling under the fast section under foliage. Just hug the wall and hit
the gas full on... you should tear away from the pack each time you do this.

car of choice            Pennzoil nismo GT-R Skyline
course                   Tokyo R246 II
distance                 total length 3290m
prize car                Chrysler Crossfire

professional   race 8
===============

Just use the 'super rally car' and follow the instructions for the forward
direction race! Its as easy as that!

car of choice            GT Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec
course                   Swiss alps II
distance                 total length 3290m
prize car                Suzuki GSX-R/4

professional   race 9
=====================

Again, just use the 'super rally car' and follow the instructions for the
forward direction race! Its as easy as that...

course                   Tahiti maze II
distance                 total length 3555m
prize car                Mercedes AMG SL 55

professional   race 10
======================

Why not try one of the racing Supras you should now have available. Their
tendency to oversteer works well with the twists of the autumn ring course.
Any one of the three should be sufficient. If you have problems, stick with
the Calsonic Nissan Skyline for top results. Finish first and a nice car
awaits...

car of choice            Castrol Tom's Supra
course                   Autumn ring II
distance                 total length 3036m
prize car                Volkswagen W12


ACE mode
========


Right then, you may find ace mode a tad challenging at first, but to make
life easier, get the gold license on the Autumn ring circuit, and jump in
the Nissan GT-R concept LM edition. Now this car is fun... I'm not going to
bother saying any more for the road races, apart from use this car and go
for it!

For the faster circuits (ie. Tokyo R246 and Mid-field raceway), set the spring
rate slightly harder; the tyres to soft (to help increase grip) and the gear
ratios higher (ie. to the left), increasing the top speed capabilities. On
the reverse, for Autumn ring: do the same for the shocks and tyres, but set
the gear ratios low, increasing acceleration.

Unfortunately, you cant' win cars for some reason.


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                            FULL CAR LIST

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Make and Model                       bhp      @rpm      asp.   prize

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NEW CARS Pacific
================

Ford KA                           59 bhp (5000 rpm)     FF
Honda Jazz                        84 bhp (5700 rpm)     FF
Hyundai Coupe                    172 bhp (6000 rpm)     FF
Mazda 6                          175 bhp (6500 rpm)     n/a
Lexus IS 300                     216 bhp (5800 rpm)     FR
Nissan Primera                   201 bhp (7200 rpm)     FF
Toyota Will VS                   187 bhp (7600 rpm)     FF
Mitsubishi Airtrek turbo         236 bhp (5500 rpm)     4WD
Lexus SC 430                     276 bhp (5600 rpm)     FR
Infiniti G35                     256 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR
Nissan Skyline 300 GT            256 bhp (6400 rpm)     FR
Honda Civic Type R               212 bhp (8000 rpm)     FF
Honda Integra Type R             216 bhp (8000 rpm)     FF
Mitsu Lancer Evo VII GT-A        268 bhp (6500 rpm)     4WD
Honda S2000                      246 bhp (8300 rpm)     FR
Ford Focus RS                    216 bhp       n/a      FF    *nml-swi
Nissan Skyline GT-R Mspec        276 bhp (6800 rpm)     4WD
Subaru Impreza WRX STi           276 bhp (6400 rpm)     4WD
Mazda RX7 Spirit-A Type R        276 bhp (6500 rpm)     FR
Mazda RX7 Bachurst Type R        276 bhp (6500 rpm)     FR
Chevrolet Corvette Z06           379 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR


NEW CARS Europe
===============

Volkswagen Golf GTi              147 bhp (5700 rpm)     FF
Volkswagen Lupo GTi              123 bhp (6500 rpm)     FF
Mini Cooper S                    160 bhp (6000 rpm)     FF    *nml-mid
Renault Clio sport               169 bhp (6250 rpm)     FF
Mercedes SL 500                  301 bhp (5600 rpm)     FR
Lotus Elise                      120 bhp (5500 rpm)     MR
Lotus Elise Type72               120 bhp (5500 rpm)     MR    *li;b-swi
Vauxhall VX220                   144 bhp (5800 rpm)     MR
Jaguar S-type R                  400 bhp (6100 rpm)     FR
Audi RS 4                        375 bhp (6100 rpm)     4WD
Audi RS 6 estate                 443 bhp (57-6400 rpm)  4WD
Mercedes AMG SL 55               469 bhp (6100 rpm)     FR    *pro-maz2
Audi RS 6 saloon                 443 bhp (57-6400 rpm)  4WD   *nml-tok2
Aston Martin vanquish            449 bhp (6500 rpm)     FR
RUF RGT                          379 bhp (7700 rpm)     RR
TVR Tuscan speed six             359 bhp (7000 rpm)     FR


Concept cars
============

Daihatsu Copen                       n/a       n/a      FF    *li;b-maz2
Toyota Pod                           n/a       n/a      FF    *nml-maz2
Nissan mm                            n/a       n/a      FF
Dome-O                           142 bhp       n/a      MR
Chrysler Crossfire               214 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR    *pro-tok2
design Solstice                  239 bhp       n/a      FR    *pro-swi
Hyundai HCD6                     214 bhp (7000 rpm)     MR    *li;b-tok
Mitsubishi cz-3 tarmac               n/a       n/a      4WD
Toyota RSC                           n/a       n/a      4WD   *li;b-mid2
Nissan 350Z                          n/a       n/a      n/a
Honda V6 ima mid dualnote        394 bhp (6300 rpm)     4WD   *nml-aut
ASL Garaiya                      201 bhp (7200 rpm)     MR
Honda NSX-R                          n/a       n/a      n/a   *nml-tok
Infiniti FX45                        n/a       n/a      4WD   *li;b-maz
Hyundai CliX                     301 bhp (6000 rpm)     4WD   *nml-aut2
Mazda RX-8                       246 bhp (8500 rpm)     FR
Nissan 350Z GT aero                  n/a       n/a      n/a   *nml-swi2
Suzuki GSX-R/4                   172 bhp (9800 rpm)     MR    *pro-swi2
Nissan GT-R concept                  n/a       n/a      n/a   *pro-mid2
GT Nissan Skyline GT-R Vspec     443 bhp (7200 rpm)     4WD   *li;b-aut2
Dodge Viper GTS R concept        498 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR
Spyken C8 Laviolette             449 bhp       n/a      n/a   *pro-mid
Pagani Zonda S 7.3               547 bhp (5900 rpm)     MR
Volkswagen W12                   591 bhp (7000 rpm)     MR    *pro-aut2
Ford GT40                        499 bhp (5250 rpm)     n/a   *pro maz
design Cien                      749 bhp       n/a      MR    *li;b-aut


Dream cars
==========

Mitsubishi cz-3 tarmac rally car 301 bhp (6000 rpm)     4WD   *pro-aut
Mazda 6 LM edition                   n/a       n/a      4WD   *li;G-tok
Honda NSX-R proto LM edition     498 bhp (9000 rpm)     MR    *pro-tok
Honda NSX-R LM road edition      347 bhp (8700 rpm)     MR    *li;G-mid
Nissan GT-R concept LM edition   503 bhp (5700 rpm)     FR    *li;G-aut


Racing cars
===========

Nissan mm-R                          n/a       n/a      FF    *li;G-mid2
Hyundai Accent rally car         295 bhp       n/a      4WD
Mitsu Lancer Evo VII rally car   295 bhp (5500 rpm)     4WD
Subaru Impreza rally car         295 bhp (5500 rpm)     4WD
Peugeot 206 rally car            299 bhp (5250 rpm)     4WD
Loctite Honda NSX                473 bhp       n/a      MR
Mobil 1 Honda NSX                473 bhp                MR    *nml-maz
Arta Honda NSX                   473 bhp       n/a      MR
Raybrig Honda NSX                473 bhp       n/a      MR
Pennzoil nismo GT-R Skyline      493 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR
Calsonic Nissan Skyline          453 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR
Xanavi hiroto GT-R Skyline       453 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR
Pennzoil Zexel GT-R Skyline      453 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR    *li;b-mid
AU cerumo Toyota Supra           463 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR
Castrol Tom's Supra              463 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR
Castrol Tom's Supra              463 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR    *nml-mid2
Esso ultraflo Toyota Supra       463 bhp (6000 rpm)     FR    *li;b-tok2
Abt Audi TT-R                        n/a       n/a      n/a   *li;b-swi2
Tickford falcon XR8 racecar      599 bhp       n/a      FR
Chevrolet Corvette C5R           620 bhp (6400 rpm)     FR


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                              SECRETS

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Located at the bottom of the game status screen, are 4 'present' icons. These
hold the following:-

a) Japanese introduction movie
b) Normal ending credits movie
c) Transfer 10 million and license data to GT3
d) Pod race (for 1 or 2 players)

1. By completing all 10 license tests with a bronze or silver medal, you
will unlock the pod race. You can access this through the game status
screen.

2. Upon completion of all races in the normal level, i.e.. finishing first,
the Japanese intro movie will be unlocked; a very long and tedious affair
(!) Furthermore, if you have a GT-3 Aspec game save on your memory card, 10
million credits and the license data can be transferred over to this! Enjoy!

3. Complete professional level and you will be awarded with the normal
end-credits movie, can I just ask? Who the hell chose the music for this movie?
nice one Kenny G, cheers! You are also awarded the tough 'Ace' level; as the
screen tells you: hold L1 and R1 on the skill selection screen, and as if
by magic, it just appears!
Ace mode races consist of five laps this time, and the opponents are much
more skilful and aggressive.


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                             POD RACING

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The pod race is unfortunately way too easy, and there is no incentive for
winning. Get in front early, and run wide for the hairpins turning in early,
tapping the footbrake as you go. Don't be tempted to use the handbrake as
it just slows you down.
When stopping dead, use the footbrake first and hold the handbrake just as
you come to a standstill. Make sure you fully hold the handbrake until
prompted to continue;
This really is very easy....


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                          A SPECIAL THANKS

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A special thanks to Myk Kenny for his artwork at the top of this page;

And to Polyphony Digital for their excellent work in creating the whole Gran
Turismo series... cheers!