ACCELERATING

Learn the best techniques for accelerating in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, whether you're driving an automatic or manual. Get faster starts and maximize your speed!

Alright, let's talk about getting up to speed in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. It sounds simple, right? Just push the gas pedal! But there's a bit more to it, especially when you're trying to nail those perfect starts and maintain momentum. We'll break down how to make your car go as fast as possible.

Automatic Transmission (AT) Cars:

If you're in an automatic, this is the easiest part. Just put your foot all the way down on the accelerator and go! For AT cars, it's pretty much 'full throttle and hold on tight'. The game handles the gear changes for you, so your main job is just keeping that pedal mashed.

Manual Transmission (MT) Cars:

Manual cars are where things get a little more involved, but also more rewarding. You'll need to pay attention to your revs. The goal is to maximize them at each gear change and really accelerate through the gears. Once you get the hang of it, it feels great. The trickiest part is usually getting away from the start line smoothly and quickly. This is especially true in real-life manual cars, but it applies here too.

Nailing the Start Line:

Here's the key to a good start in a manual car: it's all about managing the clutch and revs. If you rev the engine too high and then dump the clutch too fast, your wheels will just spin uselessly. You'll get this frustrating wheelspin, and the car won't move forward with any real oomph. On the flip side, if you don't get any wheelspin at all, it might mean your revs weren't high enough to begin with, and you'll get a sluggish start.

The sweet spot is to keep your revs reasonably high, but instead of just slamming the clutch pedal, you need to 'half-engage' it. This means easing it out smoothly rather than letting it go all at once. While you're engaging the clutch, try to keep the revs steady – don't keep revving the engine up and down wildly. Just hold them at that sweet spot until the clutch is fully engaged.

Practice Makes Perfect:

Now, the exact revs you'll need will change depending on the car you're driving, the road conditions (is it dusty, wet, or grippy?), and even the tires. This is why practice is so important. You'll need to spend some time getting a feel for each car and learning how to use those revs properly to get the best possible start and acceleration out of every gear.