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Arcade Mode: Progress through stages composed of 5-6 tracks. Complete all tracks on Easy or higher to unlock the next stage. Beat stages on Normal or Difficult to unlock additional cars.

Simulation Mode: Experience a structured progression of races, including beginner events, endurance races, and dirt rally events. Car dealerships are organized by country and manufacturer.

Car Acquisition: Purchase cars from dealerships organized by country and manufacturer. Formula One cars cannot be purchased; they are unlocked by winning endurance races or specific championship events.

F1 Cars: In the PAL version, only the Polyphony001 and Polyphony002 are available. NTSC versions feature six F1 cars: F094/H, F094/S, F686/M, F687/S, F090/S, and F688/S. These cars have superior performance but wear tires quickly, and harder tire compounds cannot be purchased.

Omitted Features: The ability to perform Racing Modifications on production cars, removal of suspension damage, and removal of power limits on race events are not present in GT3.

Development Insights: Polyphony Digital collaborated with Logitech for the GT Force steering wheel. A demo version was shown at the 2000 PlayStation Festival, featuring a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V GSR '98 on the Seattle Circuit for 120 seconds. Graphics were significantly improved using PlayStation 2 hardware, but the car count was reduced due to the extensive work on graphics, modeling, and car statistics. Giveaways at release included merchandise and a chance to win a day at the Skip Barber Racing School or car payments in North America.

Demos: Several timed demo versions were released during development, offering a glimpse of finished content.