Sports Car GT
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Sports Car GT is a racing game
based on GT Racing
. It was published by EA (Electronic Arts
) and developed by Image Space Incorporated
for Windows, and Point of View
for PlayStation. The game was released in April 1999. Both editions of the game feature co-development by Westwood Studios
.
The player can upgrade his/her car. The player can modify the car to increase its performance and value. Once your car has been upgrades in something, you can install or remove it as you wish. You can change the Brakes, Suspension
, Exhaust
, Engine
, Gearbox, Aero Kit and Tires of the car. The player can also tune his/her car. Not tuning in making a design to the car or spray with colour, but change the optimum performance of the car. You can change the Brakes, Suspension, Ride Height
, Transmission
, Gearbox, Downforce
and Tires of the car.
When you finished a whole class (all 5 races), the final results are being showed (which position you finished in each race). If the player has done well, there will be a special race held. The player can accept or not accept. If accepted, the player has to race versus a car that the player does not have. The player needs to beat the CPU player. If beat, the player won that car and was awarded $150,000 of cash.
The first race in the first class (GTQ) is in Sebring International Short, with 3 laps to race. The final race of the first class (GT1) is in Sebring International Raceway, with an incredible 20 laps to race. The player's car won't get damaged but it can get slower in speed as the car hits other cars, people, or walls.
Paris GT1, a bonus class, can also be available when the player has 100% done the GT1 class. The bonus class has the same cars as GT1 but different tracks, based in Paris
, capital of France
. Although this bonus class is not hard - it only has 6 laps to race on each of its tracks, like GTQ and GT3 classes.
In 2005 the developers of Sports Car GT released the massively popular multi-class sim rFactor
and the successor to the popular GMotor 1 engine first used in Sports Car GT for Windows. Whilst it has no official FIA GT license its massive modding base, extensive multi-class (Non F1/Single seater exclusive) content, proper bug/patch support and upgrade options mean many view it as Sports Car GT's spiritual successor.
Carrera, Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche 911 GT2
, and Porsche 911 GT1
, BMW M3
, Panoz Esperante
and Esperante GT-R
, Saleen
-modified Ford Mustang
, Vector M12
, Lister Storm, McLaren F1 GTR
, Callaway
C12, Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR, Mosler Raptor, and two "fictional" cars; the Wiggler Motors Rattlesnake (Dodge Copperhead) and GTR (Plymouth Prowler).
Racing game
A racing video game is a genre of video games, either in the first-person or third-person perspective, in which the player partakes in a racing competition with any type of land, air, or sea vehicles. They may be based on anything from real-world racing leagues to entirely fantastical settings...
based on GT Racing
GT Racing
GT Racing may refer to:* Sports car racing, a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels.* GT Racing, a video game...
. It was published by EA (Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts, Inc. is a major American developer, marketer, publisher and distributor of video games. Founded and incorporated on May 28, 1982 by Trip Hawkins, the company was a pioneer of the early home computer games industry and was notable for promoting the designers and programmers...
) and developed by Image Space Incorporated
Image Space Incorporated
Image Space Incorporated, commonly known as ISI is an Independent video game developer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in the fields of...
for Windows, and Point of View
Point of View, Inc.
Point of View, Inc. was a privately held, U.S developer of video games headquartered in Irvine, California. The company was officially dissolved in 2010....
for PlayStation. The game was released in April 1999. Both editions of the game feature co-development by Westwood Studios
Westwood Studios
Westwood Studios was a computer and video game developer, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was founded by Brett Sperry and Louis Castle in as Westwood Associates, and renamed to Westwood Studios when it merged with Virgin Interactive in...
.
Season Mode
In season mode (championship), the player has to race in 4 GT classes. Each of these classes have 5 race tracks (GT1 has 4). The player starts in the GT Qualifying Class (GTQ), and progressly gets to GT3, GT2 and GT1 classes. The player gets cash when he/she finishes in the top 3 in each race. The player first begins with $50,000 for the purchase of the first car. You can purchase an expensive car and hit the circuit, or purchase an inexpensive car and put extra money towards upgrades right away. The Paddock is the garage area where the player will maintain and upgrade his/her car(s). In the car shop, you can buy or sell a car.The player can upgrade his/her car. The player can modify the car to increase its performance and value. Once your car has been upgrades in something, you can install or remove it as you wish. You can change the Brakes, Suspension
Suspension (vehicle)
Suspension is the term given to the system of springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels. Suspension systems serve a dual purpose — contributing to the car's roadholding/handling and braking for good active safety and driving pleasure, and keeping vehicle occupants...
, Exhaust
Exhaust manifold
In automotive engineering, an exhaust manifold collects the exhaust gases from multiple cylinders into one pipe. The word manifold comes from the Old English word manigfeald and refers to the folding together of multiple inputs and outputs.In contrast, an inlet manifold is the part of an engine...
, Engine
Engine
An engine or motor is a machine designed to convert energy into useful mechanical motion. Heat engines, including internal combustion engines and external combustion engines burn a fuel to create heat which is then used to create motion...
, Gearbox, Aero Kit and Tires of the car. The player can also tune his/her car. Not tuning in making a design to the car or spray with colour, but change the optimum performance of the car. You can change the Brakes, Suspension, Ride Height
Ride height
Ride height is the amount of space between the base of an automobile tire and the underside of the chassis; or, more properly, to the shortest distance between a flat, level surface, and any part of a vehicle other than those parts designed to contact the ground...
, Transmission
Transmission (mechanics)
A machine consists of a power source and a power transmission system, which provides controlled application of the power. Merriam-Webster defines transmission as: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a...
, Gearbox, Downforce
Downforce
Downforce is a downwards thrust created by the aerodynamic characteristics of a car. The purpose of downforce is to allow a car to travel faster through a corner by increasing the vertical force on the tires, thus creating more grip....
and Tires of the car.
When you finished a whole class (all 5 races), the final results are being showed (which position you finished in each race). If the player has done well, there will be a special race held. The player can accept or not accept. If accepted, the player has to race versus a car that the player does not have. The player needs to beat the CPU player. If beat, the player won that car and was awarded $150,000 of cash.
The first race in the first class (GTQ) is in Sebring International Short, with 3 laps to race. The final race of the first class (GT1) is in Sebring International Raceway, with an incredible 20 laps to race. The player's car won't get damaged but it can get slower in speed as the car hits other cars, people, or walls.
Paris GT1, a bonus class, can also be available when the player has 100% done the GT1 class. The bonus class has the same cars as GT1 but different tracks, based in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, capital of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Although this bonus class is not hard - it only has 6 laps to race on each of its tracks, like GTQ and GT3 classes.
Arcade Mode
An Arcade race us a stand-alone challenge that the player can configure any way he wants. You can select a car, track, set the race length and choose the opponents' GT Class car to compete to (in this case, field).Time Trial
Time Trial lets the player take the customised car saved in Season mode and go after the track records. This is also a good time to run some practice laps, fine tune your car and pick up some chicks.Multiplayer
(In this case, Two Player)- Head to Head: Configure a race any way you want and challenge a friend to a one-on-one race, with nothing more during a race
- Pace Car: Similar to Head to Head, but you and a friend are joined by an experienced CPU-driver. Beating your buddy's car is one thinf, but keeping up with the pace car requires expert skills
- Pink Slip: (Two Memory Cards are required), Same as Head to Head, but you must race with cars saved in Season mode. At the end of the race, the loser's car is deleted from his/her memory card and saved to the winner's memory card. If you lose the race, you are given a pink slip, that will appear in your car's dashboard until you win it.
Windows overview
If the Graphics add-on is selected by the user to be installed for SCGT, the game will show off enormously realistic graphics that has not been seen before in the 20th Century. If the add-on is not selected by the user to be installed, the game shows its age with its graphics. It has various easily noticeable errors (many car's tires sink into the ground, and the shadows sit slightly above it). Typical polygon counts are in the low thousands. A major gripe of SCGT players is that the headlights have no effect on the dashboard view.In 2005 the developers of Sports Car GT released the massively popular multi-class sim rFactor
RFactor
rFactor is a computer racing simulator, designed with the ability to run any type of four-wheeled vehicle from street cars to open wheel cars of any era. rFactor aimed to be the most accurate race simulator of its time...
and the successor to the popular GMotor 1 engine first used in Sports Car GT for Windows. Whilst it has no official FIA GT license its massive modding base, extensive multi-class (Non F1/Single seater exclusive) content, proper bug/patch support and upgrade options mean many view it as Sports Car GT's spiritual successor.
PlayStation
GTQ
|
GT3
|
GT2
|
GT1
|
Windows
SCGT as originally sold featured a variety of cars; the Porsche 911Porsche 993
The Porsche 993 is the company's internal name for the version of the Porsche 911 model manufactured and sold between late 1993 and early 1998, replacing the 964...
Carrera, Porsche 911 RSR, Porsche 911 GT2
Porsche 911 GT2
The Porsche 911 GT2 is a sports car built by the German manufacturer Porsche since 1994. It is based on the 911 Turbo, and uses a similar twin-turbocharged engine, but features numerous upgrades, including engine upgrades, larger brakes, and stiffer suspension calibration...
, and Porsche 911 GT1
Porsche 911 GT1
The Porsche 911 GT1 was a car designed for competition in the GT1 class of sportscar racing, which also required a street legal version for homologation purposes...
, BMW M3
BMW M3
The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36, E46 and E90/E92/E93 3-series, and sold with coupé, sedan and convertible body styles...
, Panoz Esperante
Panoz Esperante
The Esperante is a sports car made by Panoz, an American car manufacturer.There are several models of the Esperante: the base model, the GT, the GTLM, the GTS, and the JRD . Additionally, Panoz is more than willing to work with the buyer to make special modifications to any of the stock models...
and Esperante GT-R
Panoz Esperante GTR-1
The Panoz Esperante GTR-1 was a race car developed by Panoz Auto Development and Reynard Motorsport for grand tourer endurance racing in 1997. Although named after the Panoz Esperante roadster, the GTR-1 actually bore no mechanical relation to the production Esperante, instead sharing only minor...
, Saleen
Saleen
Saleen, Incorporated, commonly known as Saleen, was an American manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and high-performance automotive parts in Troy, Michigan, formerly based in Irvine, California...
-modified Ford Mustang
Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, as a "1964½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A...
, Vector M12
Vector M12
The Vector M12 was a vehicle designed by the Vector Motors Corporation, and was the first vehicle produced after the hostile takeover of the company from Jerry Wiegert by the Indonesian company Megatech. The model was produced from 1995 to 1999, when production was halted, partly due to slow sales...
, Lister Storm, McLaren F1 GTR
McLaren F1 GTR
The McLaren F1 GTR was a racing variant of the McLaren F1 sports car first produced in 1995 for grand touring style racing, such as the BPR Global GT Series, FIA GT Championship, JGTC, and British GT Championship. It is most famous for its overall victory at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans where it...
, Callaway
Callaway Cars Incorporated
Callaway Cars Inc. is an engine design company who is notable for their modification of Chevrolet cars, the Corvette sport cars in particular, especially their twin-turbo kit that became a dealer option and their record breaking Corvette Sledgehammer car....
C12, Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR, Mosler Raptor, and two "fictional" cars; the Wiggler Motors Rattlesnake (Dodge Copperhead) and GTR (Plymouth Prowler).
Windows
- HockenheimringHockenheimringThe Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg is an automobile racing track situated near the town of Hockenheim in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, located on Bertha Benz Memorial Route. Amongst other motor racing events, it biennially hosts the Formula One German Grand Prix...
- Mosport Park
- Road AtlantaRoad AtlantaRoad Atlanta is a 2.54-mile road course located just north of Braselton, Georgia, USA. The facility is utilized for a wide variety of events, including professional and amateur sports car and motorcycle races, racing and driving schools, corporate programs and testing for motorsports teams...
- Sebring International Raceway (old format with Warehouse Straight)
- Desert SpeedwayLas Vegas Motor SpeedwayLas Vegas Motor Speedway, located in Clark County, Nevada near Las Vegas, is a complex of multiple tracks for automobile racing. The complex is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.-History:...
- Laguna Seca RacewayMazda Raceway Laguna SecaMazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a paved road racing track used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, originally constructed in 1957 near both Salinas and Monterey, California, USA....
- Lime Rock ParkLime Rock ParkLime Rock Park is a natural-terrain motorsport road racing venue located in Lime Rock, Connecticut, United States, a hamlet in the village of Lakeville, Connecticut, in the state’s northwest corner...
- Donington ParkDonington ParkDonington Park is a motorsport circuit near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, England.Originally part of the Donington Hall estate, it was created as a racing circuit during the pre-war period when the German Silver Arrows were battling for the European Championship...
- North Point (fictional)
- Chatham (fictional)
- Sardian Park (fictional)
PlayStation
- Road AtlantaRoad AtlantaRoad Atlanta is a 2.54-mile road course located just north of Braselton, Georgia, USA. The facility is utilized for a wide variety of events, including professional and amateur sports car and motorcycle races, racing and driving schools, corporate programs and testing for motorsports teams...
- Mosport Park
- Sebring International Raceway
- Sebring International Short
- Laguna Seca RacewayMazda Raceway Laguna SecaMazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a paved road racing track used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, originally constructed in 1957 near both Salinas and Monterey, California, USA....
- Desert SpeedwayLas Vegas Motor SpeedwayLas Vegas Motor Speedway, located in Clark County, Nevada near Las Vegas, is a complex of multiple tracks for automobile racing. The complex is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc., which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.-History:...
- Course De Triumph
- Eiffel Tour