Welcome to Gran Turismo 4, the definitive PlayStation 2 racing simulator from Polyphony Digital. This isn't just about crossing the finish line first; it's about mastering the art of driving, tuning your machines, and building the ultimate collection of cars. From earning your beginner licenses to tackling the advanced Super License challenges, GT4 demands precision, patience, and a deep understanding of automotive mechanics.
This guide dives deep into everything you need to conquer Gran Turismo 4. We'll cover efficient credit farming strategies to fund your dream garage, break down complex drivetrain knowledge, and provide walkthroughs for every race and license test. Whether you're aiming for Gold Medals on every track or just want to dominate the competition, this guide has the expert tips and walkthroughs to get you there.
1) Version History
Gran Turismo 4 guide started March 18 2005. See version history including completed licenses, car databases, and events.
- 1March 18, 2005: Guide started. B License completed. Australian Car Database completed.
- 2March 19, 2005: Belgian Car Database completed. French Car Database completed. A License completed. Spainish Car Database completed. Swedish Car Database completed. Beginner Events Sunday Cup completed.
- 3March 20, 2005: Beginner Events League FF Challenge completed. Beginner Events FR Challenge completed. Korean Car Showroom completed. Dutch Car Showroom completed. Beginner Events 4WD Challenge completed.
- 4March 21, 2005: Beginner Events MR Challenge completed. Beginner Events Light-weight K-Car Cup completed. Beginner Events Spider and Roadster completed. Beginner Events Sports Truck Race completed.
- 5March 22, 2005: German Car Showroom completed.
- 6March 23, 2005: UK Car Database completed.
- 7March 24, 2005: USA Car Database completed.
- 8March 25, 2005: Japanese Car Database completed.
- 9March 26, 2005: Professional Events Clubman Cup completed.
- 10March 27, 2005: Professional Events Race of Turbo Sport completed. Professional Events Race of NA Sport completed. Professional Events Boxer Spirit completed. Special Condition Events Umbria Rally completed. Special Condition Events Grand Canyon Rally completed. Special Condition Events Capri Rally completed. Special Condition Events Whistle Ice Rally completed. Special Condition Events Chaminox Rally completed. Special Condition Events George V Rally completed.
- 11March 28, 2005: Special Condition Events Swiss Alps Rally completed. Special Condition Events Tour of Tahiti completed. Special Condition Events Tsukuba Wet Race completed. Special Condition Events Yosemite Rally I completed. Special Condition Events Yosemite Rally II completed. Professional Events Tuning Car Championship completed. Japanese Events Japan Championship completed. Japanese Events Japanese 90's Challenge completed. Japanese Events Japanese 80's Festival completed. Japanese Events Japanese 70's Classics completed. American Events Hot Rod Competition completed. American Events Muscle Car Competition completed.
- 12March 29, 2005: Compilation of guide up to this point.
- 13March 30, 2005: European Events Tous France Championnat completed. European Events Schwarzwald Liga A completed. European Events 1000 Miles! completed. European Events British Lightweight Series completed.
- 14March 31, 2005: One-make Races Lotus Elise Trophy completed. One-make Races Lotus Classics completed. One-make Races Triumph Spitfire Cup completed. One-make Races MG Festival completed. Endurance Events Laguna Seca 200 Miles completed. Endurance Events El Capitan 200 Miles completed. Endurance Events New York 200 Miles completed. Roadster 4h Endurance completed.
- 15April 1, 2005: Endurance Events Tsukuba 9h Endurance completed. Endurance Events Motegi 8h Endurance completed. One-make Races Mini Mini Sports Meeting completed. One-make Races Aston Martin Carnival completed. One-make Races Black Pool Racers completed. One-make Races Alfa Romeo GTA Cup completed. One-make Races Citroen 2HP-2CV Classics completed. One-make Races Megane Cup completed. One-make Races Hyundai Sports Festival completed. One-make Races Audi Tourist Trophy completed. One-make Races Audi A3 Cup completed. One-make Races BMW 1 Series Trophy completed.
- 16April 2, 2005: International B License completed. Endurance Events Superspeedway 150 Miles completed. Endurance Events Grand Valley 300km completed.
- 17April 3, 2005: Endurance Events Tokyo R246 300km completed. Endurance Events Nurburgring 4h Endurance completed. Endurance Events Suzuka 1000km completed. Professional Events World Classics completed. Professional Events World Compact completed. American Events All American Championship completed. Endurance Events Nurburgring 24h Endurance completed.
- 18April 4, 2005: American Events Stars and Stripes completed. European Events Pan Euro Championship completed. European Events La Festa Italiano completed.
- 19April 5, 2005: European Event Europe Classic Car League completed. European Events Hot Hatch League completed. Schwarzwald Liga B completed.
- 20April 6, 2005: Special Condition Events Umbria Rally (Normal) completed. Special Condition Events Capri Rally (Normal) completed.
- 21April 7, 2005: Special Condition Events Grand Canyon Rally (Normal) completed. Special Condition Events Whistler Ice Race (Normal) completed. Special Condition Events Chaminox Rally (Normal) completed. Special Condition Events George V Rally (Normal) completed. Special Condition Events Swiss Alps Rally (Normal) completed. Special Condition Events Tour of Tahiti (Normal) completed. Special Condition Events Tsukuba Wet Race (Normal) completed. Special Condition Events Yosemite Rally I (Normal) completed. Special Condition Events Yosemite Rally II (Normal) completed. Driving Mission 1 through 10 completed. One-make Races Renault Clio Trophy completed. One-make Races Peugeot 206 Rally completed.
- 22April 8, 2005: One-make Races Legends of the Silver Arrow completed. One-make Races Mercedes SL Challenge completed. One-make Races Volkswagen Beetle Cup completed. One-make Races Volkswagen Lupo Cup completed. One-make Races Volkswagen GTI Cup completed.
- 23April 9, 2005: International A License completed. Professional Events Supercar Festival completed. Professional Events Gran Turismo World Championship completed. Japanese Events All Japan GT Championship completed. European Events British GT Series completed. European Events Deutsche Touring Car Meister Schaff completed. Endurance Events Infineon World Sports completed.
- 24April 10, 2005: Endurance Events Fuji 1000 km completed. Endurance Events Circuit de la Sarthe 24h I completed.
- 25April 11, 2005: Endurance Events Circuit de la Sarthe 24h II completed.
- 26April 12, 2005: Extreme Events Gran Turismo All Stars completed. Extreme Events World Circuit Tour completed.
- 27April 13, 2005: No updates.
- 28April 14, 2005: Extreme Events Premium Sports Lounge completed. Special Condition Events Umbria Rally (Hard) completed. Special Condition Events Capri Rally (Hard) completed.
- 29April 15, 2005: No updates.
- 30April 16, 2005: Special Condition Events Whistler Ice Race (Hard) completed. Special Condition Events Chamonix Rally (Hard) completed. Special Condition Events George V Rally (Hard) completed. Special Condition Events Swiss Alps Rally (Hard) completed. Special Condition Events Tou completed.
2) Controls
Get a grip on Gran Turismo 4! This guide breaks down every control for menus, gameplay, replays, and B-Spec, so you can drive like a pro. Master steering, acceleration, braking, and more.
Alright, let's get you familiar with how to actually drive in Gran Turismo 4. It might seem like a lot at first, but once you know what each button does, you'll be navigating menus and nailing those tricky corners like you've been doing it for years. Think of this as your cheat sheet to the cockpit!
First up, getting around the menus. It's pretty standard stuff, but good to know:
| Menu Navigation | Action |
| Left Stick or Directional Buttons | Highlight selected feature |
| X button or O Button | Accept |
| Triange Button or Square Button | Cancel |
Now, for the part you're really here for – actually driving the car. This is where things get serious, so pay attention to the touch sensitivity on these inputs!
| Gameplay Controls | Action |
| Left Stick | Steering |
| Directional Button Left | Steer Left |
| Directional Button Right | Steer Right |
| X Button or Right Stick Up | Accelerate (Touch Sensitive) |
| Square Button or Right Stick Down | Brake (Touch Sensitive) |
| O Button | Emergency Brake (Touch Sensitive) |
| Triangle Button | Reverse (Touch Sensitive) |
| L1 Button | Rear View |
| L2 Button | Downshift (Manual Transmission Only) |
| R1 Button | Boost |
| R2 Button | Upshift (Manual Transmission Only) |
| Select Button | Toggle Driver Views |
After a race, you'll probably want to watch that epic finish again, right? The replay controls give you a lot of freedom to see it from every angle.
| Replay Controls | Action |
| R1 Button | Replay Controls |
| X Button | Toggle Between Outside/In-Car Camera |
| O Button | Toggle Background Music On/Off |
| Square Button | Toggle Heads-up Display/Information |
| Directional Button | Select Highlighted Vehicle 1 and 2 |
If you're using the outside camera during a replay, you can get a closer look with this:
| When viewing with outside camera: | |
| Triangle Button | Zoom in |
And if you prefer to be right in the driver's seat during replays:
| When viewing with in-car camera: | |
| R1 Button | Toggle Between Available Camera Angles |
| L1 Button | Toggle Rear View |
| Directional Button - Left | View Left of Vehicle |
| Directional Button - Right | View Right of Vehicle |
| L2 Button | Toggle Left Side Mirror View |
| R2 Button | Toggle Right Side Mirror View |
Finally, let's talk B-Spec. This is where you manage your AI drivers. It's a bit different, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be a race manager in no time.
| B-Spec General Controls | Action |
| Left or Right | Change Camera Angle |
| Up or Down | Select Highlighted Vehicle |
| R1 Button Then Left or Right | Adjust Driver Pace (1 = Slow Down, 2 = Relax, 3 = My Pace, 4 = Pace Up, 5 = Hard Push) |
| Triangle Button | Overtake |
| O Button | Pitstop |
| X Button | Change Camera (Live, Forward, Rear) |
| R1 Button | Toggle Race Monitor Display |
| R2 Button | Toggle HUD (Heads Up Display) |
There are a couple of extra tricks up your sleeve when you're deep in the race monitor during B-Spec:
| Additional Controls (On Race Monitor Screen) | |
| L1 + Left or Right | |
| Triangle Button | Toggle Map/Lap Times |
That's the whole rundown! Don't worry if you don't memorize it all at once. Just keep this handy, and you'll get the feel for it pretty quickly. Happy racing is all about muscle memory, after all!
3) Car Database
Discover the vast car database in Gran Turismo 4, featuring over 700 vehicles from 80 manufacturers, spanning from historical models to future concepts. Learn about its features.
Gran Turismo 4 boasts an extensive car database, featuring over 700 vehicles from 80 manufacturers. This collection spans from historical models like the 1886 Daimler Motor Carriage to futuristic concepts such as the Nike ONE 2022. The game also includes 51 tracks, with many being new or modified versions of previous courses, alongside notable real-world additions like the Suzuka Circuit and the Circuit de la Sarthe.
3.1) Australia
Explore the Ford Falcon XR8, Holden Monaro CV8, Holden Commodore SS, FPV F6 Typhoon, and FPV GT '04 available in Australia in Gran Turismo 4. Get specs and pricing.
Alright, let's dive into the Australian car scene in Gran Turismo 4! This section covers some seriously cool rides from Ford and Holden, including their performance divisions. We'll break down what makes each one tick, from their engines to their dimensions and, of course, how much they'll set you back in credits.
Whether you're looking for a classic muscle car vibe or something a bit more modern and tuned, Australia's got you covered. Let's check out the specific models available:
Ford
Classics
2000 Ford Falcon XR8 Race Car
- Colors: Default
- Engine: Type - V8, Displacement - 5000cc, Power - ----, Torque - ----
- Dimensions & Weight: Dimensions - 4970x1860x1360, Weight - 1350kg
- Chassis: Drivetrain - FR
- Price: 450,000 credits
Holden
New Cars
Holden Monaro CV8 '04
- Colors: Devil, Redhot, Cosmo Metallic, Impulse Metallic, Barbados Metallic, Quicksilver Metallic, Phantom Mica
- Engine: Type - V8:OHV, Displacement - 5667cc, Power - 328HP/5600rpm, Torque - 342.83ft.lb/4000rpm
- Dimensions & Weight: Dimensions - 4789x1841x1397, Weight - 1658kg
- Chassis: Drivetrain - FR
- Price: 47,960 credits
Holden Commodore SS '04
- Colors: Cosmo Mica, Redhot, Heron, Quicksilver Metallic, Phantom Mica
- Engine: Type - V8:OHV, Displacement - 5667cc, Power - 328P/5600rpm, Torque - 342.83ft.lb/4000rpm
- Dimensions & Weight: Dimensions - 4868x1842x1440, Weight - 1658kg
- Chassis: Drivetrain - FR
- Price: 40,430 credits
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV)
New Cars
FPV F6 Typhoon '04
- Colors: Mercury Silver, Lighting Strike, Winter White, Rapid, Blaze, Mandarin, Vixen, Vibe, Blue Pearl, Shockwave, Velocity, Envi, Silhouette
- Engine: Type - L6:DOHC, Displacement - 3984cc, Power - 361HP/5250rpm, Torque - 405.76ft.lb/2000-4250rpm
- Dimensions & Weight: Dimensions - 4954x1864x1444, Weight - 1776kg
- Chassis: Drivetrain - FR
- Price: 46,740 credits
FPV GT '04
- Color: Vixen, Vibe, Blue Pearl, Shockwave, Velocity, Envi, Silhouette, Mercury Silver, Lightning Strike, Winter White, Rapid, Blaze, Mandarin
- Engine: Type - V8:QOHC, Displacement - 5408cc, Power - 388HP/5500rpm, Torque - 384.06ft.lb/4500rpm
- Dimensions & Weight: Dimensions - 4954x1864x1444, Weight - 1825kg
- Chassis: Drivetrain - FR
- Price: 48,640 credits
That's the rundown on the Aussie metal you can snag in Gran Turismo 4. Each of these cars offers a unique driving experience, so pick the one that best suits your style and budget!
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