-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** Gran Turismo Concept 2002 Tokyo-Geneva : a quick guide by Ronnie Badger *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Platform - PlayStation2 Game version - PAL (SCES-50858) Guide Author - RONNIE BADGER (a pseudonym of Paul Wilson) Email - ronniebadger@yahoo.co.uk Version 1.3 - last update: 22nd July 2002 -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** F O R E W O R D *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This is my first FAQ. I suppose I have to start somewhere, and this is as good a place as any. Some sections of the game are NOT covered in this guide. I guess that anyone who owns this game already owns GRAN TURISMO 3 (or has, at the very least, played it). In other words, certain assumptions are being made. If you have NEVER played GRAN TURISMO 3, I recommend that you buy it immediately and immerse yourself in it. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** C O N T E N T S *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 1 - Contact details 2 - Important Information 3 - LEGAL NOTICE 4 - GRAN TURISMO CONCEPT: the game a - What is GT Concept? b - Course Licence mode c - Course Licence prizes d - Single Race mode e - Single Race prizes f - Cars (default and dream) 5 - Secrets 6 - Credits 7 - Version History -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** 1 - C O N T A C T d e t a i l s *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- If you have any genuine ENQUIRIES about, SUGGESTIONS for or CONTRIBUTIONS to this QUICK GUIDE, please email: ronniebadger@yahoo.co.uk - include the words GRAN TURISMO CONCEPT in the subject line to avoid instant deletion and blocking. Any contributions used will be credited (NAME only - no other details will be published). SPAM will be reported and/or deleted. I take no pleasure in getting email accounts closed down for SPAM violations and I get no pleasure from receiving SPAM (or other junk) - let's all save ourselves the hassle and be sensible. Proof of sending is NOT proof of receipt. Please read the QUICK GUIDE in full before sending me an email. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** 2 - I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N A B O U T T H I S G U I D E *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This guide refers to the PAL version of GT Concept (SCES-50850). If there are any significant differences between this and the US and Japanese versions, please let me know and I will add them to the guide. NOTE: This guide will cover COURSE LICENCE and SINGLE RACE modes ONLY. All other modes of play are not vital to the completion of the game. Please be aware that this game uses the same control system(s) as GRAN TURISMO 3. I have avoided discussing STRATEGY in this guide. I leave that up to you. In addition, this guide will feature NO details on driving techniques or vehicle settings. You know where to look.... Please visit http://www.cheatcc.com and http://www.gamefaqs.com for all your GRAN TURISMO FAQ and guide needs. There are some great ones out there! This guide is intended for PERSONAL use only. You may download and keep a SINGLE COPY of any version of this guide. You may FREELY (without money or equlivelant changing hands) distribute this guide provided it remains in its current form, unedited and with all its headers and copyright notices intact. All other rights are reserved. For entertainment purposes only. NOT to be taken internally. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** 3 - L E G A L N O T I C E *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This guide is subject to copyright and any infringement will be acted upon. Quick Guide Content (c) 2002 Paul Wilson - aka RONNIE BADGER All manufacturers, cars, brands and associated imagery featured in the game are trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** 4 - G R A N T U R I S M O C O N C E P T: t h e g a m e *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** [a] - W h a t i s G R A N T U R I S M O C O N C E P T? *************************************************************************** GRAN TURISMO CONCEPT is NOT an add-on pack for the much-loved and highly popular GRAN TURISMO 3. It is a game in its own right. While the scope for gameplay is much narrower than its illustrious forebear, it is no less impressive to look at, play or listen to. It is, essentially, GRAN TURISMO LITE. The one hundred ready-tuned vehicles span concept cars, rally cars, production models and fantasy racers. While these cars are beautifully modelled (as expected), there are no graphical improvements that make them stand out compared to any vehicle represented in GT3. There are five principal circuits with all but one being lifted directly from GT3. GRAN TURISMO CONCEPT is by no means an essential purchase. There is no GRAN TURISMO mode, vehicles cannot be bought or sold; nor can they be transferred to a GT3 game. This is a quick-fix racing game; something to get the adrenaline going without any of the relative tedium. Once started, this game will be finished very quickly. My advice is: play it, finish it, put it on the shelf and only bring it out when you've got some friends round. Enjoy it while it lasts; then sit back and wait for GRAN TURISMO 4. *************************************************************************** [b] - C O U R S E L I C E N C E m o d e *************************************************************************** Before entering a race, each course must be opened by gaining a LICENCE. Each LICENCE consists of a single lap of each course in a predetermined vehicle. The vehicle being used may not have its settings changed prior to beginning the LICENCE lap. Once you have selected the circuit you would like to race on, you will then have the option to use a PACE CAR. This vehicle will drive in front, and it may be used to follow the racing line and find the optimum braking points. Its use is OPTIONAL. No penalty is imposed for using the PACE CAR. It can be psychologically useful to use the PACE CAR - it acts as an opponent which can help improve your own performace. Be careful not to crash into it! Now it's time to race! Beat the times listed to win a prize and open the SINGLE RACE mode circuits. Listed below are the courses used (NB: II refers, in GT tradition, to a mirror version of a course), the test cars available for use on each course as well as the GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE qualifying lap times. To open a course for use in SINGLE RACE mode, the lap must be completed to at least the BRONZE standard. Finishing a lap in a time greater than the BRONZE standard means you will have to try again in order to qualify. COURSE TEST CAR ****** ******** Mid-Field Raceway SL500 Tokyo R246 GT40 LM Swiss Alps TOYOTA RSC Rally Car Tahiti Maze Accent Rally Car Autumn Ring Elise Mid-Field Raceway II Abt AUDI TT-R Tokyo R246 II HONDA NSX-R Prototype Swiss Alps II Focus RS Tahiti Maze II MITSUBISHI CZ3 Tarmac Rally Car Autumn Ring II NISSAN GT-R Concept COURSE GOLD time SILVER time BRONZE time ****** ********* *********** *********** Mid-Field Raceway 1'27'' 1'30'' 1'37'' Tokyo R246 1'36'' 1'43'' 1'50'' Swiss Alps 1'24'' 1'30'' 1'37'' Tahiti Maze 2'00'' 2'06'' 2'20'' Autumn Ring 1'31'' 1'36'' 1'42'' Mid-Field Raceway II 1'14'' 1'18'' 1'25'' Tokyo R246 II 1'59'' 2'06'' 2'17'' Swiss Alps II 1'31'' 1'37'' 1'45'' Tahiti Maze II 1'57'' 2'07'' 2'23'' Autumn Ring II 1'21'' 1'25'' 1'34'' *************************************************************************** [c] - C O U R S E L I C E N C E P R I Z E S *************************************************************************** By meeting certain standards in COURSE LICENCE mode, you will be rewarded with a new car that you can later use to race. By gaining the BRONZE or GOLD standard, you win a car. SILVER is a little different. If you have previously gained BRONZE and improve to acheive SILVER, there will be no reward except the personal satisfaction of beating a previous lap time. However, if the SILVER standard is reached at your first attempt, you will be rewarded with the car that you would have won had you achieved only the BRONZE standard. If you are lucky enough to get GOLD at your first attempt, you will earn TWO cars - one for getting GOLD plus the one that would have been awarded for BRONZE. In summary, for every course available in COURSE LICENCE mode, there are TWO cars to be won. Apart from opening up all the available circuits in SINGLE RACE mode, completion of COURSE LICENCE mode opens up the POD RACE (see SECRETS section) COURSE BONUS CAR (BRONZE) BONUS CAR (GOLD) ****** ****************** **************** Mid-Field Raceway Pennzoil Zexel GTR ? Tokyo R246 HCD 6 ? Swiss Alps Elise Type 72 ? Tahiti Maze FX 45 ? Autumn Ring CIEN ? Mid-Field Raceway II RSC ? Tokyo R246 II Esso Ultraflo Supra ? Swiss Alps II Audi TT-R ? Tahiti Maze II Copen ? Autumn Ring II Skyline GT-R v-spec ? These prize cars may be used in SINGLE RACE mode. *************************************************************************** [d] - S I N G L E R A C E m o d e *************************************************************************** Gaining a LICENCE for a track allows it to be used in SINGLE RACE mode. The aim of the game here is to WIN, WIN, WIN! Winning a race results in a reward being given - a car for future use. You will race against a full field of FIVE cars on the MID-FIELD RACEWAY, TOKYO R246 and AUTUMN RING circuits; and a single opponent on the SWISS ALPS and TAHITI MAZE circuits. There are two levels of difficulty available: NORMAL and PROFESSIONAL. These modes dictate the driving skills of the opposition. NORMAL is designed for beginners and PROFESSIONAL is for more experienced drivers. There is a third mode available: see SECRETS section for details. The length of the race depends on the difficulty chosen. Racing under NORMAL conditions offers a TWO-lap race. Racing under PROFESSIONAL offers a THREE-lap race. Having chosen a level of difficulty, you will be invited to choose a car. The car you choose dictates what opposition you will face; and you may only choose cars that have already been unlocked or those that appear by default. As with all cars in all versions of GRAN TURISMO, you may select AUTOMATIC or MANUAL transmission. Different sets of cars appear under several categories. See CARS section for more details. One of FIVE circuits may be selected for a SINGLE RACE. A circuit may be attempted in its reverse form as well as its default form. It is possible, just before the race begins, to choose DRIVING AIDS to best suit your driving skills and/or style. NOTE: this option is not available for DIRT TRACK races. The DRIVINGS AID option allows the ASM (Active Stability Management) and TCS (Traction Control System) to be switched ON or OFF: ASM + TCS = for beginners (easy handling) TCS only = for intermediate drivers (moderate handling) NO assist = for expert drivers (maximum speed) In SINGLE RACE mode, there is no option to qualify for a place on the starting grid: you will always start the race in last place. Before the race begins, you will have the opportunity to alter some of your car's settings. When you choose to START the race, the countdown begins and battle commences. *************************************************************************** [e] - S I N G L E R A C E P R I Z E S *************************************************************************** If you win a race, you win a car - it's as simple as that! The car that you win depends on the chosen level of difficulty. Here's a list of the cars that you can win in SINGLE RACE mode (N = Normal difficulty; and P = Professional difficulty): COURSE (Race Difficulty) BONUS CAR BHP DRIVE-TYPE ************************ ********* *** ********** Mid-Field Raceway (N) Cooper S 160 FF Mid-Field Raceway (P) Spyker C8 Laviolette 449 * Tokyo R246 (N) NSX-R * * Tokyo R246 (P) Honda NSX-R LM Edition * MR Swiss Alps (N) Focus RS 217 FF Swiss Alps (P) Solstice 239 FR Tahiti Maze (N) Mobil 1 NSX 445 MR Tahiti Maze (P) Ford GT40 499 * Autumn Ring (N) V6 IMA MID DUALNOTE 391 4WD Autumn Ring (P) Mitsubishi CZ-3 Tarmac Rally Car 301 4WD Mid-Field Raceway II (N) Castrol Tom's Supra 464 FR Mid-Field Raceway II (P) Nissan GT R Concept * * Tokyo R246 II (N) RS 6 446 4WD Tokyo R246 II (P) Chrysler Crossfire 214 FR Swiss Alps II (N) 350Z GT Aero * * Swiss Alps II (P) Suzuki GSX-R 4 172 MR Tahiti Maze II (N) Toyota Pod * FF Tahiti Maze II (P) Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 469 FR Autumn Ring II (N) CLIX 300 4WD Autumn Ring II (P) Volkswagen W12 591 MR * = details undisclosed *************************************************************************** [f] - C A R S ( D E F A U L T a n d D R E A M ) *************************************************************************** There are 54 cars available from the start of the game, with an additional 46 available to unlock. The DEFAULT and DREAM cars (which must be unlocked) are listed below. DEFAULT CARS ************ CATEGORY CAR BHP DRIVE-TYPE ******** *** *** ********** NEW CARS Pacific Ford KA 59 FF NEW CARS Pacific Honda Jazz 84 FF NEW CARS Pacific Hyundai Coupe 172 FF NEW CARS Pacific Mazda 6 175 * NEW CARS Pacific Lexus IS-300 216 FR NEW CARS Pacific Nissan Primera 201 FF NEW CARS Pacific Toyota Will VS 187 FF NEW CARS Pacific Mitsubishi Airtrek Turbo 236 4WD NEW CARS Pacific Lexus SC-430 276 FR NEW CARS Pacific Infiniti G35 256 FR NEW CARS Pacific Nissan Skyline 300 GT 256 FR NEW CARS Pacific Honda Civic Type-R 212 FF NEW CARS Pacific Honda Integra Type-R 216 FF NEW CARS Pacific Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GT-A 268 4WD NEW CARS Pacific Honda S2000 246 FR NEW CARS Pacific Nissan Skyline GT-R M-spec 276 4WD NEW CARS Pacific Subaru Imprezza WRX STL Prodrive Style 276 4WD NEW CARS Pacific Mazda RX-7 Spirit A Type-R 276 FR NEW CARS Pacific Mazda RX-7 Type-R Bathurst 276 FR NEW CARS Pacific Chevrolet Corvette Z06 379 FR * = details undisclosed CATEGORY CAR BHP DRIVE-TYPE ******** *** *** ********** NEW CARS Europe Volkswagen Golf GTi 147 FF NEW CARS Europe Volkswagen Lupo GTi 123 FF NEW CARS Europe Renault Clio Sport 169 FF NEW CARS Europe Mercedes-Benz SL 500 301 FR NEW CARS Europe Lotus Elise 120 MR NEW CARS Europe Vauxhall VX220 144 MR NEW CARS Europe Jaguar S-Type R 400 FR NEW CARS Europe Audi RS 4 375 4WD NEW CARS Europe Audi RS 6 443 4WD NEW CARS Europe Aston Martin Vanquish 449 FR NEW CARS Europe RUF RGT 379 RR NEW CARS Europe TVR Tuscan Speed Six 359 FR CATEGORY CAR BHP DRIVE-TYPE ******** *** *** ********** CONCEPT CARS Nissan MM * FF CONCEPT CARS Dome ZERO 142 MR CONCEPT CARS Mitsubishi CZ-3 Tarmac * 4WD CONCEPT CARS Nissan 350 Z * * CONCEPT CARS ASL Garaiya 201 MR CONCEPT CARS Mazda RX-8 246 FR CONCEPT CARS Dodge Viper GTS R Concept 498 FR CONCEPT CARS Pagani Zonda S 7.3 547 MR * = details undisclosed CATEGORY CAR BHP DRIVE-TYPE ******** *** *** ********** RACING CARS Hyundai Accent Rally Car 295 4WD RACING CARS Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Rally Car 295 4WD RACING CARS Subaru Imprezza Rally Car 295 4WD RACING CARS Peugot 206 Rally Car 299 4WD RACING CARS Honda Loctite Mugen NSX 473 MR RACING CARS Honda ARTA NSX 473 MR RACING CARS Honda RAYBRIG NSX 473 MR RACING CARS Nissan Pennzoil Nismo GT-R 493 FR RACING CARS Nissan Calsonic SKyline 453 FR RACING CARS Nissan Xanavi Hiroto GT=R 453 FR RACING CARS Toyota AU Cerumo Supra 463 FR RACING CARS Toyota Castrol Tom's Supra 463 FR RACING CARS Tickford Falcon XR8 Race Car 599 FR RACING CARS Chevrolet Corvette C5R 620 FR DREAM CARS ********** NOTE: these cars must be unlocked as PRIZE rewards CATEGORY CAR BHP DRIVE-TYPE ******** *** *** ********** DREAM CARS Honda NSX-R LM Edition * MR DREAM CARS Mitsubishi CZ-3 Tarmac Rally Car 301 4WD ---------> more DREAM CARS to follow <---------- NOTE: all default and unlocked cars may be used for ROAD races, but choices will be limited for DIRT TRACK races. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** 5 - S E C R E T S *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Listed below are bonuses that can be unlocked, gameplay quirks or added-value extras. If there are any more, let me know. ROLLING DEMO ************ Instead of selecting GAME START from the front menu, press TRIANGLE to start a selection of rolling demos featuring cars from the game. Each demo ends with an advert for the game before more rolling demos begin. Return to the front menu by pressing START. Alternatively, leave the game inactive for a short while to initiate the demo sequence. NEW LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY *********************** In SINGLE RACE mode at the LEVEL SELECTION screen, press L1 and R1 together to reveal a hidden level of difficulty, ACE LEVEL. Races run for FIVE laps, and the opposition has the highest ability. NOTE: If you win all races in SINGLE RACE (Professional) mode, you will be alerted to this extra feature. This mode must be activated each time the game is loaded (ie it doesn't SAVE to a memory card) (CREDIT: listed at GameFAQs by Davut; and ME from playing the game) POD RACE ******** No, it has nothing to do with STAR WARS. This race mode (selected from the GAME STATUS screen) becomes available after completing COURSE LICENCE mode. This race comprises three laps of an elongated oval, driving the most ludicrous vehicle ever invented, the Toyota POD and just before the end of each lap you are obliged to apply the handbrake ans stop for a few seconds. Failure to do so means RACE OVER! Winning this race earns no reward. The POD displays its emotions by way of different colour lights at the front and back of the vehicle: RED means it's angry, BLUE means it's sad, and ORANGE means it's happy. Your driving skills determine the colour. A little "tail" wags at the rear of the vehicle. It steers like a cow. MOVEABLE OBJECTS **************** During the POD RACE (see above), you can drive over some fluorescent bollards, watching them scatter across the track. BIG CASH BONUS ************** To earn 10,000,000 credits for use in GRAN TURISMO 3, win all races in SINGLE RACE (Normal) mode (CREDIT: Official UK PlayStation2 Magazine - August issue) In addition to getting 10,000,000 credits, you will be awarded a BRONZE trophy for EVERY licence not yet taken in GRAN TURISMO 3. So, if you (like me) have previously had a little difficulty getting the SPECIAL LICENCE (or any licence, for that matter), then worry no more! ALL races in GT mode will now be available. (CREDIT: Ben Dwyer - by email) JAPANESE GRAN TURISMO CONCEPT opening movie ******************************************* Complete 50% of the game to view this movie in the GAME STATUS screen ENDING MOVIE ************ Complete 75% of the game to view this movie in the GAME STATUS screen -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** 6 - C R E D I T S *************************************************************************** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thanks to POLYPHONY DIGITAL for Gran Turismo in all its incarnations - driving games have never been so absorbing, great-looking and fun! Thanks to ANDY and MARK for being the best sparring partners Thanks to GameFAQs for giving and receiving Thanks to BEN DWYER for providing my first READER CONTRIBUTION Thanks to OZRIC TENTACLES for not only making the best head music around, but for providing the soundtrack to this guide: this guide is best experienced with the OZRIC TENTACLES CD "Curious Corn" playing. Their music would work so well in the game. Thanks to TYLER, my cat, who insisted on treading upon the keyboard and sitting in my lap when I was trying to play the game -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- *************************************************************************** 7 - V E R S I O N H I S T O R Y *************************************************************************** -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 1.0 - First-ever FAQ. Did the intro bits and COURSE LICENCE section. Started CREDITS (getting ahead of myself) and VERSION HISTORY (surprise, surprise) plus CARS, SECRETS and SINGLE RACE sections (20th July 2002) 1.1 - Almost completed CARS section; filled out vehicle data elsewhere. Added further SECRETS and tweaked COURSE LICENCE section (21st July 2002, early hours) 1.2 - Re-jigged CARS section; added more vehicles to SINGLE RACE PRIZE section (having won some more races!); included additional SECRETS and DRIVING AID details in the SINGLE RACE section; also included extended HEADER details and drank lots of TEA (22nd July 2002, very early hours) 1.3 Added a couple of missing details; included a USER CONTRIBUTION in the SECRETS section; slight re-design to vehivle list in SINGLE RACE PRIZES section; now feeling a bit rough.... :( (22nd July, early evening) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Quick Guide Content (C) 2002 Paul Wilson - aka RONNIE BADGER -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-