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-THE HARDEST A-SPEC AND B-SPEC SERIES IN THE GAME-
Gran Turismo 5

-THE HARDEST A-SPEC AND B-SPEC SERIES IN THE GAME-

Conquer Gran Turismo 5's most challenging A-Spec and B-Spec series, the Formula Gran Turismo World Championship. Get expert tips on car tuning, race strategy, and track navigation for Fuji, Indianapolis, Cote d'Azur, and Nurburgring.

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Conquer Gran Turismo 5's most challenging A-Spec and B-Spec series, the Formula Gran Turismo World Championship. Get expert tips on car tuning, race strategy, and track navigation for Fuji, Indianapolis, Cote d'Azur, and Nurburgring.

Walkthrough
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    Acquire Car: Purchase the Formula Gran Turismo from the Online Dealership for 5 million credits.
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    Tuning: Apply the following upgrades and settings:
    • Oil Change
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    Chassis Reinforcement
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    Racing Soft Tires
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    Downforce: 70/90
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    Top Speed: 261mph
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    LSD: 15/45/55
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    Ride Height: 5/5
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    Spring Rate: 18.5/18.5
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    Dampers: 8/8 and 6/6
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    Anti-Roll Bars: 7/7
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    Camber Angle: 2.0/1.0
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    Toe Angle: 0/-.20
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    Brake Balance: 4/1
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    A-Spec Championship:
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    Race 1: Fuji Motor Speedway
    • Objective: Must win. Aim for a lap time around 1:22 for a 1.5-second lead, or 1:18 for a 5-second lead.
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    Notes: Pit stops are off. Avoid spinning out by braking straight and not steering on grass. Maintain full throttle through gentle curves after the sharp left. Use the grass/pavement strip on the outside of the final section's curves to recover from near-spins. Duration: ~25 minutes.
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    Reward: 100 points.
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    Race 2: Indianapolis Road Course
    • Objective: Must win. Maintain a lead of 1:12 lap times, or push for 1:07 if aggressive.
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    Notes: Keep the same setup. Be cautious of grass and sand, as one tire off-track can cause a spin and significant time loss. Key turns: sharp right (~15s) and sharp left (~40s). Ensure 200 points total after this race.
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    Race 3: Cote d'Azur
    • Setup Change: Top Speed to 236mph, Brake Balance to 7/2.
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    Objective: Win. Aim to be in first place by the middle of the first lap and maintain it.
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    Notes: This race is difficult. Laps can range from 1:15 to 1:21. Stay ahead by braking early, coasting through corners, and accelerating only when straight. Use curbs at the chicane cautiously. An alternative setup involves setting Top Speed to 199mph for better acceleration, potentially placing you behind until later laps.
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    Race 4: Nurburgring GP/F
    • Setup Change: If using the 199mph Top Speed for Cote d'Azur, revert to 236mph.
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    Objective: Finish well, not necessarily in first place initially.
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    Notes: Use camber on the first hairpin to aid turning. Stay close to the inside of turns to avoid bumps that can push you into the sand. If ahead, maintain steady 1:35 laps. If behind, you can catch up.
Tips
  • The Formula Gran Turismo car is notoriously difficult to handle.
  • AI drivers are competitive, and even large leads can be lost due to pitting or mistakes.
  • Weather conditions change unpredictably, and tire choice is made before knowing the conditions.
  • This series is time-consuming, potentially requiring 9-10 hours of gameplay.
  • Practice individual races if you struggle with a particular track or setup.
  • For Cote d'Azur, consider the 199mph Top Speed setup if it improves your acceleration and handling.

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