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Race Series Guide - Career & Seasonal Events



Index
Click on the categories and you'll be taken there in an instant.

Legend & Important Cars
General Tips & Beginner Series
Amateur Series
Professional Series
Expert Series
Extreme Series
Endurance Series
Money Making and Experience Grinding
Seasonal Events

Legend

Dealership: Buy these cars in the Dealership
Used Car Dealership: Keep looking for these cars in the Used Car Dealership
Online Collector's Dealership: Buy these in the Online Collector's Dealership. You have to be online for this.
Prize Cars: These cars have been won in regular races or championships.
License Test: Cars won in by by completing or getting a certain medal in all 10 events in a License.
Special Events: Cars won in Special Events
Special Edition or DLC Cars: These are cars you may have gotten for buying a special edition of the game or bought as DLC.
[CARNAME] LV X: A car listed with a LV requirement in red means the car is of a higher level than the race. This is only mentioned for Dealership, Used Car Dealership and Online Collector's Dealership cars. You only need to get either A-Spec or B-Spec up to the required level to buy it. An example: You are Level 10 in A-Spec and Level 1 in B-Spec. You can buy cars up to level 10, but you can still race them in B-Spec.

Under the name of a car it will say A-Spec and then what parts you need to buy to get the car competitive. Under that line there will say B-Spec. For the car to be competitive in B-Spec, you have to buy the parts for both A-Spec and B-Spec. If neither A-Spec or B-Spec is mentioned, the tip is for A-Spec only.

Symbols:
Race Win:
Championship Win:
Important Car:

Important Cars

This part of the guide will present some cars that are heavily used in several races. It will be divided up by levels and it will say in what races you can use them. Every "Important" car will throughout this guide be marked with this symbol:

Level 11

Dealership:
Quote:
Nissan GT-R '07 - Cr. 77,700
Weight Reduction Stage 2, Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Soft Racing Tyres. - Cr. 85,450

Total Cost: Cr. 163,150
Why is it : Can be used in a lot of races.

Races:

Professional Series: Supercar Festival (LV 11), Gran Turismo World Championship (LV 14)
Expert Series: Tuned Car Championship (LV 15), Turbo Challenge (LV 17), Japanese Championship (LV 18), Polyphony Digital Cup (LV 19)
Extreme Series: Super GT (LV 22)
Endurance Series: Grand Valley 300km (LV 25)
Level 21

Dealership:
Quote:
Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09 - Cr. 184,800
Racing Modification (Cr. 385,000), All Tuning Parts (Cr. 108,950). Soft Racing Tyres.

Total Cost: Around Cr. 678,750
Why is it :
- Can be used to grind money/experience from LV 21
- Can win the Like The Wind in A-Spec which unlock the MINOLTA Toyota 88C-V Race Car '89
- For Like The Wind, see the tuning settings for the second race

Races:
Professional Series: Muscle Car Championship (LV 11)
Expert Series: Gran Turismo All Stars (LV 19)
Extreme Series: Like The Wind (LV 21), American Championship (LV 23), Dream Car Championship (LV 24)
Endurance Series: Grand Valley 300km (LV 25)

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General Tips
GT Auto:
- Do an Oil Change after you buy both new and used cars for a slight increase in BHP
- Do an Oil Change regularly on cars you use to maintain Horse Power
- On cars you use a lot, it might be wise to do an engine overhaul. It can be expensive so wait until your car is significantly slower than usual

Tuning:
- Struggling with a race? Make sure you have picked the best tyre type possible

B-Spec Drivers:
When you create drivers, you might want to get a few different driver styles. At the creation screen, you'll see if they are more towards red (hot headed) or more towards blue (cold hearted).
- Hot Headed drivers: They are good at overtaking and handling pressure (when the bar gets toward the red part during the race). To keep them at good pace, they should be around 75% towards the red. The drawback with hot headed drivers is that when they are relaxed and ahead of the other drivers, they get slower (e.g. you have to keep them towards the red).
- Cold Hearted Drivers: These are very good once they are ahead. They are good when the bar during races are towards the blue and they can put in decent lap times without any input. Their big drawback is that they really suck at overtaking.
- If you struggle in a race with a cold hearted driver, try a hot headed one and you just might do a lot better.

Beginner Series


Sunday Cup LV 0
A-Spec: Cr. 4,100
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 193 BHP - 1260kg - Honda Prelude SiR '96
Tyres: Unlimited - Sports: Hard

Dealership:
Mazda Eunos Roadster J-Limited (NA) '91 - Cr. 19,000
Specs: 121BHP - 950 kg
Tyres: Comfort - Soft
Parts: Sports ECU - Cr. 1,000

License Tests:
Tommy Kaira ZZ-S '00 - Gold on National B
Untuned

*For the Penniless trophy if you do this race before you do anything else.

FF Challenge LV 0
A-Spec: Cr. 4,100
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Drivetrain: FF
Hardest Opponent: 221 BHP - 1170kg Honda Integra Type R (DC5) '03
Tyres: Unlimited - Sports: Hard

Prize Cars:
Honda Mugen Motul Civic Si Race Car '87 - Clubman Cup (Amateur Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 298BHP - 890kg
Tyres: Comfort - Soft
Parts: None
B-Spec: Class 2 Driver

World Compact Car Race LV 1
A-Spec: Cr. 3,000 Cr. -
B-Spec: Cr. - Cr. -
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 177 BHP - 1050kg - Honda Civic Type R (EK) '97
Tyres: Unlimited - Sports: Hard

Dealership:
Mazda Eunos Roadster J-Limited (NA) '91 - Cr. 19,000
Specs: 121BHP - 950 kg
Tyres: Comfort - Soft
Parts: Sports ECU - Cr. 1,000

License Tests:
Tommy Kaira ZZ-S '00 - Gold on National B
Untuned

Lightweight K Cup LV 1
A-Spec: Cr. 4,860
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Specified car list - see entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 63 BHP - 710 kg - Suzuki Alto Works RS-Z '97
Tyres: Unlimited - Comfort: Soft

License Tests:
Daihatsu OFC-1 Concept '07 - Silver on National B License
Specs: 121BHP - 950 kg
Tyres: Comfort - Medium
Parts: Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Catalytic Converter: Sports, Low RPM Range Turbo Kit
B-Spec: Class 8 Driver.

Japanese Classics LV 2
A-Spec: Cr. 5,730
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Japanese car from 1979 or earlier
Hardest Opponent: 162 BHP - 920kg - Dome-Zero Concept '78
Tyres: Unlimited - Comfort: Soft

Prize Cars:
Dome-Zero Concept '78 - Supercar Nostalgia Cup (Amateur Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 159 BHP - 920kg
Tyres: Comfort - Soft
Parts: None
B-Spec: Class 6 Driver. Decrease Pace commands on the last race.

Yaris Race LV 2
A-Spec: Cr. 5,730
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Specified car list - see entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 137 BHP - 870kg - Toyota Yaris RS Turbo '02
Tyres: Unlimited - Sports: Hard

Prize Cars:
Vitz U Euro Sport Edition '00 - Sunday Cup (Beginner Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 181 BHP - 850kg
Tyres: Comfort - Medium Sports - Hard
Parts: Sports ECU, Engine Tuning Stage 1, Racing Air Filter, Sports Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports. - Cr. 5,950
Engine Stage 2, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Hard Sports Tyres - Cr. 41,000
B-Spec: Class 8 Driver

European Classic Car Championship LV 3
A-Spec: Cr. 6,750
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements:
Year: 1960 or later. 1979 or earlier.
Country: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands
Hardest Opponent: 147 BHP - 950kg - Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale '63
Tyres: Unlimited - Sports - Hard

Dealership:
Ferrari 512BB '76 - 102,500 LV 8
Specs: 361 BHP - 1400kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: None
B-Spec: Not tested

Prize Cars:
Lamborghini Countach LP400 '74 - Lamborghini Exclusive (Professional Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 367 BHP - 1065kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: None
B-Spec: Class 3 Driver

World Classic Car Series LV 3
A-Spec: Cr. 6,750 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: 1969 or earlier
Hardest Opponent: 202 BHP - 1120kg - Toyota 2000GT '67
Tyres: Unlimited - Sports - Hard

Prize Cars:
Shelby Cobra 427 '66 - Classic Muscle Car Championship (Amateur Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 472 BHP - 1068 kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: None
A-Spec: Easy win, car can be a little hard to control so be careful.
B-Spec: Class 3 Driver

Alternatives:
Jaguar XJ13 Race Car '66 - Prize Car in Indy 500 (A-Spec - Endurance Series) - Very Easy Win

FR Challenge LV 4
A-Spec: Cr. 7,950
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Drivetrain: FR
Hardest Opponent: 339 BHP - 1570kg - BMW M3 '04
Tyres: Unlimited - Sports: Medium

Dealership:
Ferrari 599 '06 - Cr. 320,300 LV 12
Specs: 805 BHP - 1580kg
Tyres: Sports - Medium
Parts: Engine Tuning Stage 2, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Hard Racing Tyres
B-Spec: Easy

Prize Cars:
Maserati Gran Turismo S '08 - Supercar Festival (Professional Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 428 BHP - 1780kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: None
B-Spec: Not tested

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Amateur Series

Clubman Cup LV 5
A-Spec: Cr. 4,670 Cr. 14,000
B-Spec: Cr. - Cr. -
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 252 BHP - 1336kg - Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Medium

Dealership:
Mazda Roadster RS (NC) '07 - Cr. 25,000
Specs: 168 BHP - 1100kg
Tyres: Sports - Medium
Parts: Medium Sports Tyres - Cr. 7,000
B-Spec: Not tested

Prize Cars:
Lamborghini Countach LP400 '74 - Lamborghini Exclusive (Professional Series - A-Spec)
A/B-Spec: Untuned

European hot Hatch Championship LV 5
A-Spec: Cr. 7,380
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands
Hardest Opponent: 220 BHP - 1260kg - Peugeot 207 GTi '07
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard

Dealership:
Mini Cooper S '07 - Cr. 29,500
Specs: 175 BHP - 1210kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: Hard Sports Tyres - Cr. 6,000
B-Spec: Not tested. Probably have to increase BHP.

Prize Cars:
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 '09 - Gran Turismo World Championship (Professional Series)
Untuned

NR-A Roadster Cup LV 6
A-Spec: Cr. 8,700
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements:
Drivetrain: FR
Cars: See list in entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 165 BHP - 1100kg - Mazda Roadster RS (NC) '07
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard


Dealership:
Mazda Roadster RS (NC) '07 - Cr. 25,000
Specs: 169 BHP - 1100kg 205 BHP - 1100kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: Hard Sports Tyres - Cr. 6,000 / Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Catalytic Converter: Sports - Cr. 4,450
B-Spec: Easy win with Class 7 driver.

Pick-Up Truck Challenge LV 6
A-Spec: Cr. 8,700
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Cars: See list in entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 380 BHP - 2132kg - Ford SVT F-150 Lightning '03
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard

Used Car Dealership:
Ford SVT F-150 Lightning '03 - Cr. 29,099
Specs: 376 BHP - 2132kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: Hard Sports Tyres - Cr. 6,000
A-Spec: Easy win on race 1. Needed to block on the straights in the 2nd race.
B-Spec: Not Tested.

License Tests:
Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi Quad Cab - Bronze on IA License
A- Spec: Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Sports Intake Manifold, Racing Air Filter, Catalytic Converter: Sports
B-Spec: Fully tuned + better driver (Class 6 was not enough).

Used Car Dealership:
Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi Quad Cab - Cr. 32,096
A-Spec: Oil Change, Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Sports Intake Manifold, Racing Air Filter, Catalytic Converter: Sports
B-Spec: Fully tuned + better driver (LV6 was not enough).

Japanese 90s Challenge LV 7
A-Spec: Cr. 10,250
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Year: 1990 or Later. 1999 or earlier. Country: Japan
Hardest Opponent: 232 BHP - 1460kg - Toyota Celica GT-Four RC (ST185) '91
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard

Prize Car:
Honda Civic Type R (EK) '97 - FF Challenge (Beginner Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 180 BHP - 1,050kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: Hard Sports Tyres - Cr. 6,000
A-Spec: Easy win.
B-Spec: Not Tested.

Dealership:
Honda Civic Type R (EK) RM '97
A-Spec: Race Modded, Sports ECU, Racing AIR Filter, Catalytic Converter: Sports, Low RPM Range Turbo Kit
B-Spec: Above + Titanium Racing Exhaust, Hard Sports Tyres
Note: In B-Spec, this was a close call with a LV 11 driver.

Prize Cars:
Nissan Calsonic Skyline GT-R Race Car '93 - Super GT (Extreme Series - A-Spec)
B-Spec: Hard Sports Tyres. If you want an easy option.

Tous France Championnat LV 7
A-Spec: Cr. 10,250
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: France
Hardest Opponent: 221 BHP - 1400kg - Megane Renault Sport '08
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard

Citroën C4 Coupe 2.0 VTS '05 - Cr. 19,980
Specs: 220 BHP - 1330kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Catalytic Converter: Sports, Hard Sports Tyres - Cr. 10,450
A-Spec: Easy win.
B-Spec: Not tested.

Prize Cars:
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 '09 - Gran Turismo World Championship (Professional Series - A-Spec)
A/B-Spec: Untuned

Special Events:
Citroën C4 WRC '08 - Gold on Sebastien Loeb Rally Challenges
A/B-Spec: Untuned

Festival Italia LV 8
A-Spec: Cr. 12,140
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: Italia
Hardest Opponent: 246 BHP - 1360kg - Alfa Romeo 147 GTA '02
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard

Dealership:
Ferrari 512BB '76 - 102,500
Specs: 361 BHP - 1400kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: None
B-Spec: Not tested

Prize Cars:
Maserati GranTurismo S '08 - Super Car Festival (Professional Series - A-Spec)
A/B-Spec: Untuned

Classic Muscle Car Championship LV 8
A-Spec: Cr. 12,140 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 12,140 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: Year: 1980 or earlier. Country: United States
Hardest Opponent: 449 BHP - 1762kg - Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 '70
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Medium

Dodge Challenger R/T '70 - Cr. 75,000
Specs: 433 BHP - 1724kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: Fully Customizable Transmission - Cr. 20,000
Tuning: Fully Customizable Transmission: Max Speed: 250KM/H - 155MPH
A-Spec: Works fine.
B-Spec: Not good enough.

Prize Cars:
Ford GT40 Race Car '69 - Indy 500 (Endurance Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 502 BHP - 998kg
Tyres: Sports - Medium
Parts: No parts
A/B-Spec: Easy win

Supercar Nostalgia Cup LV 9
A-Spec: Cr. 14,320 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 14,320 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: Year: 1979 or earlier
Hardest Opponent: 374 BHP - 1,065kg - Lamborghini Countach LP400 '74
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard

Dealership:
Ferrari 512BB '76 - Cr. 102,500
Specs: 481 BHP - 1,288kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: Weight Reduction Stage 1, Engine Stage 2, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Catalytic Converter: Sports - Cr. 24,450
A-Spec: Easy win. Only challenge is to handle the car.
B-Spec: Only tested with a Class 22 driver, but at least he won easily.

Prize Cars:
Jaguar XJ13 Race Car '66 Indy 500 (Endurance Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 685 BHP - 998kg
Tyres: Racing - Medium / Sports - Hard
Parts: Hard Sports Tyres - Cr. 7,000
A/B-Spec: Easy win

Ford GT40 Race Car '69 - Indy 500 (Endurance Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 502 BHP - 998kg
Tyres: Sports - Medium
Parts: No parts
A/B-Spec: Easy win

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Professional Series

Mini Challenge LV 10
A-Spec: Cr. 13,500
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Specified car list - see entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 172 BHP - 1210kg - Mini Cooper S '07
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard

Dealership:
Mini Cooper S '07 - Cr. 29,500
Specs: 176 BHP - 1210kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: Hard Sports Tyres - Cr. 6,000 Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Catalytic Converter: Sports - Cr. 1,950
B-Spec: Driver Class 8

Muscle Car Championship LV 11
A-Spec: Cr. 15,900
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: United States
Hardest Opponent: 494 BHP - 1569kg - Dodge Viper GTS '02
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Prize Cars:
Buick Special '62 - Classic Muscle Car Championship (Amateur Series)
Specs: 606 BHP - 1364kg
Tyres: Sports - Soft
Parts: None
B-Spec: Not tested

Dealership:
Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09
B-Spec: Racing Modification (Auto Shop) + All Tuning Parts
B-Spec: Driver Class 10

2010 Tony Stewart #14 Office Depot/Old Spice CHEVROLET IMPALA '10 - Cr. 500,000
B-Spec: Soft Sports Tires

Supercar Festival LV 11
A-Spec: Cr. 17,300
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 659 BHP - 1255kg - Enzo Ferrari '02
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Dealership:
Nissan GT-R '07 - Cr. 77,700
Specs: 740 BHP - 1496kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard / Sports - Soft
Aero Parts: All Cr. 15,000
Parts: Weight Reduction Stage 2, Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Hard Racing Tyres - Cr. 64,450 Soft Sports Tyres - Cr. 8,000
B-Spec: Not tested

Lupo Cup LV 12
A-Spec: Cr. 18,800
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Specified car list - see entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 133 BHP - 1010kg - Volkswagen Lupo GTI Cup Car (J) '03
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard

Prize Cars:
Volkswagen Lupo Cup Car '00 - European Hot Hatch Championship (Amateur Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 153 BHP - 840kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: High RPM Range Turbo Kit - Cr. 20,000
B-Spec: Mostly unsupervised. Close call at Driver Class 11

Used Car Dealership:
Volkswagen Lupo GTI '01
A-Spec: Untuned

Japanese 80's Festival LV 12
A-Spec: Cr. 18,800
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Year: 1980 or Later. 1989 or Earlier. Country: Japan
Hardest Opponent: 212 BHP - 1260kg - Nissan Skyline GTS-t Type M (R32) '89
Tyres: No Limit - Comfort: Soft

Prize Cars:
Honda Mugen Motul Civic SI Race Car '87 - Clubman Cup (Amateur Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 299 BHP - 890kg
Tyres: Default - Comfort - Soft
Parts: Soft Comfort Tyres, Engine Stage 3 - Cr. 31,600
B-Spec: Coaching needed at Driver Class 12.

Lamborghini Exclusive LV 13
A-Spec: Cr. 22,200
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Specified car list - see entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 591 BHP - 1410kg - Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 '08
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Dealership:
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 '08 - Cr. 253,300
Specs: 655 BHP - 1410kg
Tyres: Sports: Soft
Parts: Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports, Soft Sports Tyres - Cr. 22,450
B-Spec: Minimum of coaching needed at Driver Class 17
Note: You may not need all these parts for this race, but this car can be used in 'Gallardo Trophy LV 17 (Expert Series) as well.

British Lightweights LV 13
A-Spec: Cr. 22,200
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Weight: 1200 kg Country: UK
Hardest Opponent: 245 BHP - 1060kg - TVR Griffith 500 '94
Tyres: No Limit - Comfort: Soft

Dealership:
Lotus Elise 111R '04 - Cr. 54,400
Specs: 309 BHP - 860kg
Tyres: Sports: Hard - Comfort: Soft
Parts: Engine Stage 3, Sports ECU, Sports Intake Manifold, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Sports Exhaust Manifold, Catalytic Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit - Cr. 85,450 Soft Comfort Tyres - Cr. 1,600
B-Spec: Can lose it at the end if not coached.

TVR Tuscan Speed 6 '00 - Cr. 94,800
A-Spec: Stock Version

La Festa Cavallino LV 14
A-Spec: Cr. 28,400
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Specified car list - see entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 659 BHP - 1255kg - Ferrari Enzo '02
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Dealership:
Ferrari 599 '06 - Cr. 320,300
Specs: 781 BHP - 1580kg
Tyres: Sports: Soft
Parts: Engine Tuning Stage 2, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Soft Sports Tyres - Cr. 36,950
B-Spec: Close win at driver class 17 with coaching.

Gran Turismo World Championship LV 14
A-Spec: Cr. 18,400 Cr. -
B-Spec: Cr. - Cr. -
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 542 BHP - 950kg - BMW McLaren F1 GTR Race Car '97
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Hard

Dealership:
Nissan GT-R '07 - Cr. 77,700
Specs: 740 BHP - 1496kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard
Aero Parts: All Cr. 15,000
Parts: Weight Reduction Stage 2, Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Hard Racing Tyres - Cr. 64,450
B-Spec: Not tested

Prize Cars:
Mazda Furai Concept '08 - NR-A Roadster Cup (Amateur Series - B-Spec)
B-Spec: Hard Racing Tires. Class 14 Driver.

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Expert Series

Tuned Car Championship LV 15
A-Spec: Cr. 19,400 Cr. 97,000 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. - Cr. -
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 616 BHP - 1120kg - Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Hard

Dealership:
Nissan GT-R '07 - Cr. 77,700
Specs: 740 BHP - 1496kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard
Aero Parts: All Cr. 15,000
Parts: Weight Reduction Stage 2, Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Hard Racing Tyres - Cr. 64,450
B-Spec: Not tested

Prize Cars:
Mazda Furai Concept '08 - NR-A Roadster Cup (Amateur Series - B-Spec)
B-Spec: Hard Racing Tires

Schwarzwald League A LV 15
A-Spec: Cr. 25,800 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: Germany
Hardest Opponent: 237 BHP - 1460kg - Volkswagen Golf IV R32 '03
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Hard

Prize Cars:
Audi Le Mans quattro '03 - European Championship (Extreme Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 612 BHP - 1,530kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: None
A/B-Spec: Easy win

MR Sports Cup LV 16
A-Spec: Cr. 30,500 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Drivetrain: MR
Hardest Opponent: 550 BHP - 1250kg - Saleen S7 '02
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Prize Cars:
Toyota MINOLTA Toyota 88C-V Race Car '89 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 936 BHP - 850kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard
Parts: None
A/B-Spec: Easy win

Historic Racing Car Cup LV 16
A-Spec: Cr. 30,500 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Year: 1979 or earlier
Hardest Opponent: 711 BHP - 821kg - Chaparral 2J Race Car '70
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Medium

Prize Cars:
Jaguar XJ13 Race Car '66 - Indy 500 (Endurance Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 687 BHP - 998kg
Tyres: Racing - Soft, Racing Medium
Parts: High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Soft Racing Tyres, Medium Racing Tyres
Tuning Set-Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Turbo Challenge LV 17
A-Spec: Cr. 36,000 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Aspiration: Turbo
Hardest Opponent: 443 BHP - 1680kg - Nissan GT-R SpecV '09
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Dealership:
Nissan GT-R '07 - Cr. 77,700
Specs: 740 BHP - 1496kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard
Aero Parts: All Cr. 15,000
Parts: Weight Reduction Stage 2, Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Hard Racing Tyres - Cr. 64,450
B-Spec: Not tested

Prize Cars:
Mazda Furai Concept '08 - NR-A Roadster Cup (Amateur Series - B-Spec)
B-Spec: Soft Sports Tyres
Parts: High RPM Range Turbo Kit - Cr. 20,000

Gallardo Trophy LV 17
A-Spec: Cr. 36,000 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Cars: Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 '08
Hardest Opponent: 591 BHP - 1410kg - Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 '08
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Dealership:
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 '08 - Cr. 253,300
Specs: 624 BHP - 1,410kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard, Sports - Soft
Parts: Sports ECU, Engine Stage 1, Racing Air Filter, Catalytic Converter: Sports, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Hard Racing Tyres, Soft Sports Tyres
B-Spec: Comfortable win with Class 16/17 driver.

Japanese Championship LV 18
A-Spec: Cr. 32,000 Cr. 160,000 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. - Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: Japan
Hardest Opponent: 346 BHP - 1440kg - Nissan 350Z Gran Turismo 4 Limited Edition (Z33) '05
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Dealership:
Nissan GT-R '07 - Cr. 77,700
Specs: 740 BHP - 1496kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard
Aero Parts: All Cr. 15,000
Parts: Weight Reduction Stage 2, Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Hard Racing Tyres - Cr. 64,450

Mazda Furai Concept '08 - NR-A Roadster Cup (Amateur Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 577 BHP - 675kg
Tyres: Sports - Soft
Parts: All possible parts
A/B-Spec: Easy win.
Tuning Set-Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Gran Turismo All Stars LV 19
A-Spec: Cr. 37,800 Cr. 189,000 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. - Cr.
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 939 BHP - 900kg - Nissan R92CP Race Car '92
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Medium

Prize Cars:
Mazda Furai Concept '08 - NR-A Roadster Cup (Amateur Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 577 BHP - 675kg
Tyres: Racing - Soft Racing - Medium
Parts: All possible parts
A-Spec: Not an easy race, but this car can handle it.
B-Spec: Not tested.
Tuning Set-Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Minolta Toyota 88C-V Race Car '89 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series - A-Spec)
A/B-Spec: Fully tuned
Note: In B-Spec, this race must be monitored.

Dealership:
Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09 - Cr. 184,800
Racing Modification (Auto Shop), Fully Tuned
Note: No room for mistakes.

Polyphony Digital Cup LV 19
A-Spec: Cr. 37,700 Cr. 113,000 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. - Cr. -
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 482 BHP - 1955kg - Merzedes-Benz SL 55 AMG (R230) '02
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Dealership:
Nissan GT-R '07 - Cr. 77,700
Specs: 740 BHP - 1496kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard
Aero Parts: All Cr. 15,000
Parts: Weight Reduction Stage 2, Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Hard Racing Tyres - Cr. 64,450
B-Spec: Very easy win at driver class 19.

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Extreme Series

Schwarzwald League B LV 20
A-Spec: Cr. 59,300 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: Germany
Hardest Opponent: 570 BHP - 1620kg - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG '10
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Price Cars:
Audi Le Mans quattro '03 - European Championship (Extreme Series - A-Spec)
Specs: 612 BHP - 1,530kg
Tyres: Sports - Hard
Parts: None
A-Spec: Easy win
B-Spec: Same as above, but needs coaching. Especially in the first race.

Dealership:
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG '10 - Cr. 197,620
Untuned

Like The Wind LV 21
A-Spec: Cr. 70,000 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 973 BHP - 800kg - Suzuki Escudo Dirt Trial Car '98
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Hard

Prize Cars:
Mazda Furai Concept '08 - NR-A Roadster Cup (Amateur Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 577 BHP - 675kg
Tyres: Racing - Soft Racing - Hard
Parts: All possible parts
A-Spec: Shouldn't be to hard.
B-Spec: Not tested.
Tuning Set-Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Toyota MINOLTA Toyota 88C-V Race Car '89 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series - A-Spec)
All Parts, Hard Sports Tyres
B-Spec: Easy win. Few commands to stay away.

Dealership:
Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09 - Cr. 184,800
A-Spec: Racing Mod (Cr. 345,000), All tuning parts, Soft Racing Tyres
Tuning Set Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


NASCAR Series LV 21
A-Spec: Cr. 52,600 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 13,800 Cr. 125,000
Entry Requirements: Specified car list - see entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 850 BHP - 1565kg - 2010 Denny Hamlin #11 FedEx Toyota Camry
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Hard

Important Note: The Stock Cars (NASCAR) is if not identical, extremely close. Just use the set-up underneath on the car you win for getting every gold in the Special Event Jeff Gordon NASCAR School Challenges.

Dealership:
Ford 2010 AJ Allmendinger #43 Fusion - Cr. 500,000
Specs: 865 BHP - 1565kg
Tyres: Racing - Soft / Racing - Hard
Parts: Soft Racing Tyres- Cr. 36,000
Tuning and Driving Aids: See spoiler tag
A-Spec: The first 4 races are very easy with the set-up tips. Daytone needs some luck in A-Spec.
B-Spec: Should be good, but not confirmed.
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


2010 Tony Stewart #14 Office Depot/Old Spice CHEVROLET IMPALA '10 - Cr. 500,000
Tyres + Driving Notes in the Spoiler container.
B-Spec: Hard Raing Tires. Recommended with high class drivers only. I did it with a class 28 driver (hot headed).
Tuning Set Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Special Events:
Random Stock Car - Gold on all Jeff Gordon NASCAR School Challenges

European Championship LV 22
A-Spec: Cr. 82,600 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands
Hardest Opponent: 380 BHP - 1640kg - Jaguar XKR '99
Tyres: Unlimited - Sports: Medium

Prize Cars:
Pagani Zonda R '09 - Gran Turismo World Championship (Professional Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 752 BHP - 1,070kg
Tyres: Sports - Medium
Parts: None
A/B-Spec: Easy win

Dealership:
Ferrari 599 '06 - Cr. 320,300
Engine Tuning Stage 2, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Hard Racing Tyres

German Touring Car Championship LV 22
A-Spec: Cr. 82,600 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Specified car list - see entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 463 BHP - 1080kg - Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Hard

Dealership / Prize Car:
Lexus IS F Racing Concept '08 - Cr. 750,000 / Nürburgring 4-Hour Endurance (Endurance Series - B-Spec)
Specs: 745 BHP - 1,350kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard
Parts: Rigidity Improvement, Engine Stage 3, High RPM Range Turbo Kit - Cr. 70,000
A-Spec: Easy
B-Spec: Easy - Some orders needed to keep him from blowing lead, but Class 22 driver worked just fine.

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Super GT LV 22
A-Spec: Cr. 82,600 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: Japan
Hardest Opponent: 509 BHP - 1100kg - Nissan Xanavi NISMO Z (Super GT) '06
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Hard

Prize Cars:
Toyota MINOLTA Toyota 88C-V Race Car '89 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series - A-Spec)
Tyres
B-Spec: Easy Win, remember to put on Rain Tyres if it rains

Dealership:
Nissan GT-R '07 - Cr. 77,700
Specs: 740 BHP - 1496kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard
Aero Parts: All Cr. 15,000
Parts: Weight Reduction Stage 2, Engine Stage 1, Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalytic Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Hard Racing Tyres - Cr. 64,450
B-Spec: Very easy win at driver class 19.

American Championship LV 23
A-Spec: Cr. 97,600 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. -
Entry Requirements: Country: United States
Hardest Opponent: 684 BHP - 821kg - Chaparral 2J Race Car '70
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Hard

Dealership:
Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09 - Cr. 184,800[/COLOR]
Race Modification
Specs: 878 BHP - 1,100kg
Tyres: Racing - Hard
Parts: All parts
B-Spec: Indy is easy. At Laguna Seca, you need to coach the driver to first place at Class 23 driver.

Prize Car:
Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II - Dream Car Championship (Extreme Series - A-Spec)
Rigidity Improvement, Engine Stage 3, Supercharger
B-Spec: Easy wins. Some commands to prevent the driver blowing the lead.
Tuning Set-up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Formula Gran Turismo World Championship LV 23
A-Spec: Cr. 63,670 382,000
B-Spec: Cr. 19,300 210,000
Entry Requirements: Cars: Formula Gran Turismo
Hardest Opponent: 891 BHP - 550kg - Formula Gran Turismo
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Soft

A-Spec: Cr. 63,670 Cr. 382,000
B-Spec: Cr. 19,300 Cr. 210,000
Entry Requirements:
Cars: Formula Gran Turismo

Used Car Dealership:
Formula Gran Turismo - Cr. 5,000,000 at 0km mileage. LV 24
A-Spec: Buy Soft Racing Tyres and change oil. Should be no need to overhaul the engine.
B-Spec: I suggest using Soft Racing Tyres with one pit-stop (Medium at Cote d'Azur. This worked fine for me in all races. Some races can be done without pit-stops, and if you go for that, use Hard Racing Tyres.
Tuning Set Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Dream Car Championship LV 24
A-Spec: Cr. 86,600 433,000 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 86,600 433,000 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 914 BHP - 894kg - Jaguar XJR-9 LM Race Car '88
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Hard

Dealership:
Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09 - Cr. 184,800
Racing Modification (Auto Shop), Fully Tuned

Prize Cars:
Toyota MINOLTA Toyota 88C-V Race Car '89 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series - A-Spec)
B-Spec: Hard Racing Tyres, unless it rains. Easy win with minimal commands. Race 5 may require coaching.

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Endurance Series

In the Endurance Series races it's not so much about finding the right car as it is to make them go as fast as possible. With that in mind, I will recommend the fastest possible car at any given level. That means the Formula Gran Turismo until you get the Red Bull X2010. You can get the X2010 by getting at least bronze in the Red Bull Challenge Special Event (unlocked at LV 30) or when you reach B-Spec LV 35.

I will also list the time I got in those races along with XP/Min. In B-Spec races, I use the time it takes when not giving any orders.

In timed endurance races, I will list the amount of laps the AI finishing in 2nd place under dry conditions. While these numbers should be very accurate, I take no responsibility if they drive longer in your race. The idea is that you use the fastest car available and when you have driven more laps then you know the AI will do, you can stop the car right before the finish line, then come back and cross it right after the race have reached 4, 9 or 24 hours depending on the race time. This way you don't have to drive for the entire race and can save up to 8 hours on Le Mans 24 Hour for example. I do recommend checking back the last hour to make sure you're safely in the lead.

Grand Valley 300km LV 25
A-Spec: Cr. 150,000 - Exp: 250,083 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 49,000 - Exp: 99,900 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 341 BHP - 1730kg - Toyota SOARER 430SCV '01
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Used Car Dealership:
Formula Gran Turismo - Cr. 5,000,000 at 0km mileage.
A-Spec:
B-Spec: Hard Sports Tyres. 1:41:54.106 - 979 XP/Min

Roadster 4-Hour Endurance LV 26
A-Spec: Cr. 177,000 - Exp: 332,637 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 57,900 Exp: 117,259 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: Specified car list - see entry requirements in the game
Hardest Opponent: 165 BHP - 1100kg - Mazda Roadster RS (NC) '07
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft
AI Laps: 200 Laps (Mazda MX-5 1800 RS (NB,J) '00)

Dealership:
Mazda Roadster RS (NC) '07 - 25,000
A-Spec: 4 hours - 1,385 XP/Min
B-Spec: Soft Sports Tyres. Consider to max tune it for safety. 4 hours - 489 XP/Min

Laguna Seca 200 Miles LV 27
A-Spec: 209,000 - Exp: 411,003 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 68,500 Exp: 165,220 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 449 BHP - 1569kg - Dodge Viper GTS '02
Tyres: No Limit - Sports: Soft

Used Car Dealership:
Formula Gran Turismo - Cr. 5,000,000 at 0km mileage.
A-Spec:
B-Spec: Soft Sports Tyres. 1:55:25.770 - 1,437 XP/Min

Indy 500 LV 28
A-Spec: Cr. 247,000 Exp: 750,893 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 80,900 Exp: 271,155 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 905 BHP - 900kg - Pescarolo C60 Hybride - Judd Race Car '05
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Soft

Used Car Dealership:
Formula Gran Turismo - Cr. 5,000,000 at 0km mileage.
Buy Soft Racing Tyres.
A-Spec: 2:19:50.518 - 5,363 XP/Min
B-Spec: 2:37:33.063 - 1,721 XP/Min
Tuning Set Up (inside the spoiler):
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Suzuka 1000km LV 30
A-Spec: Cr. 345,000 Exp: 1,236,370 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 112,900 Exp: 400,656 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest Opponent: 509 BHP - 1100kg - Nissan XANAVI NISMO Z (SUPER GT) '06
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Soft

Used Car Dealership:
Formula Gran Turismo - Cr. 5,000,000 at 0km mileage.
A-Spec:
B-Spec: Hard Racing Tyres. 5:07:56.024 - 1301 XP/Min*
*Can take more than an hour longer if it rains.

Nürburgring 4-Hour Endurance LV 32
A-Spec: Cr. 481,000 Exp: 2,063,947 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 157,500 Exp: 682,105 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: Racing Tires Only
Hardest Opponent: 616 BHP - 1120kg - Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Soft
AI Laps: 28 Laps

Used Car Dealership:
Formula Gran Turismo - Cr. 5,000,000 at 0km mileage.
A-Spec: Hard Racing Tyres. 4 Hours - 8,599 XP/Min
B-Spec: Hard Racing Tyres. 4 Hours - 2,842 XP/Min

Tsukuba 9-Hour Endurance LV 33
A-Spec: Cr. 569,000 Exp: 3,472,212 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 186,000 Exp: 966,747 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: Racing Tires Only
Hardest opponent: 616 BHP - 1120kg - Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Soft
AI Laps: 550 Laps

A-Spec: 9 Hours - 6,430 XP/Min
B-Spec: 9 Hours - 1,790 XP/Min

24 Hours of Le Mans LV 35
A-Spec: Cr. 794,000 Exp: 6,890,550 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 260,000 Exp: 2,869,710 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest opponent: Pescarolo C60 Hybride - Judd Race car '05
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Soft
AI Laps: 387

A-Spec: 24 Hours - 4,785 XP/Min
B-Spec: 24 Hours - 1,993 XP/Min

24 Hours of Nürburgring LV 40
A-Spec: Cr. 1,830,000 Exp: 9,800,456 (1.06)
B-Spec: Cr. 599,000 Exp: 4,166,092 (1.06)
Entry Requirements: No Limitations
Hardest opponent: 794 BHP - 900kg - Pescarolo Courage - Judd GV5 Race Car '04
Tyres: No Limit - Racing: Soft
AI Laps: 172 (perfect conditions)

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Money Making and Experience Grinding

This is a guide on how to make as much money as possible and to go up in experience as efficiently as possible at later stages in the game. Don't forget that Special Events also give out lots of experience, but when you get 1st place, you won't get any more experience. Unless otherwise mentioned, these tips are for A-Spec.

Level Up Chart


Race Charts
A-Spec (Incomplete):


B-Spec:


Based on values after patch 1.06. There has not been any updates on money/experience since then. Newest patch right now is 1.09.

Grinding Leaderboard (Experience)
See the related level for detailed information on car and set-up
  1. Level 1 - Lightweight K Cup (Seasonal Events) - 6,312 XP/Min
  2. Level 23 - American Championship (Extreme Series) - 5,136 XP/Min
  3. Level 24 - Dream Car Championship (Extreme Series) - 4,957 XP/Min
  4. Level 24 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series) - 4,516 XP/Min
  5. Level 21 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series) - 4,118 XP/Min

Grinding Leaderboard (Money)
See the related level for detailed information on car and set-up
  1. Level 1 - Lightweight K Cup (Seasonal Events) - 36,064 Cr./Min
  2. Level 23 - American Championship (Extreme Series) - 26,685 Cr./Min
  3. Level 24 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series) - 21,212 Cr./Min
  4. Level 21 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series) - 19,337 Cr./Min
  5. Level 21 - Like The Wind (Extreme Series) - 18,868 Cr./Min

Level 1
Race: Lightweight K Cup (Seasonal Events)
Expires: --
Event: 5. Eifel (Kart) 104A
Money: 101,700 3x Cash -> Cr. 305,100
Exp: 17,800 3x Exp -> 53,400

Suzuki Cervo SR '07
How to obtain:
- Dealership: Cr. 14,180
Specs: 132 BHP - 738kg - 420PP*
Tyres: Racing Soft
Parts: All aero parts (GT Auto). Engine/Chassis (Weight Reduction Stage 2, Rigidity Improvement), Engine (everything), Intake system (Sports Intake Manifold and Racing Air Filter), Exhaust (Titanium Racing Exhaust, Sports Exhaust Manifold, Catalytic Converter: Sports), High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Fully Customizable Transmission, Drivetrain (Twin Plate Clutch, Semi Racing Flywheel), Height Adjustable Sports Kit, Soft Racing Tyres.
Settings:
Ride Height: -10 -10
Transmission: 180KM/H - 111MPH
*PP changes (improves) over time as the engine gets broken in. Add ballast to the car if it goes above 420PP. You do so by going to the car and into settings.

Grinding Stats:
Total time: 2:49
Lap times: 0:55.6xxx
Pr. Minute: Cr. 36,064 (3x Cr. 108,192) / 6,312 Exp. (3x Exp. 18,936)

Level 21

Race: Like The Wind (Extreme Series)
Event: 2. Superspeedway - Indy
Money: 70,000
Exp: 14,906

Dealership:
Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09 - Cr. 184,800
Tuning parts: Racing Mod (Cr. 345,000), All tuning parts, Soft Racing Tyres (Cr. 108,950)
Specs: 905 BHP (broken in) - 1,100kg
Tuning Set Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Grinding Stats:
Total time: 3:37
Lap times: 0:42.4xxx
Pr. Minute: Cr. 19,337 / 4,118 Exp.

Prize Cars:
Mazda Furai Concept '08 - NR-A Roadster Cup (Amateur Series - B-Spec)
Tuning parts: Engine Stage 3, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Racing Soft Tyres - Cr. 86,000
Specs: 577 BHP (broken in) - 675kg
Tuning Set Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Grinding Stats:
Total time: 3:43
Lap times: 0:43.7xxx
Pr. Minute: Cr. 18,868 / 4,018 Exp.


Level 23

Race: American Championship (Extreme Series)
Event: 1. Superspeedway - Indy
Money: 96,600
Exp: 18,595

Dealership:
Corvette ZR1 (C6) RM '09 - Cr. 184,800
Tuning parts: Racing Mod (Cr. 345,000), All tuning parts, Soft Racing Tyres (Cr. 108,950)
Specs: 905 BHP (broken in) - 1,100kg
Tuning Set Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Grinding Stats:
Total time: 3:37
Lap times: 0:42.4xxx
Pr. Minute: Cr. 26,685 / Exp. 5,136

Level 24

Used Car Dealership / Online Collector's Dealership:
Formula Gran Turismo - Cr. 5,000,000 and lower depending on mileage.
Tuning parts: Soft Racing Tyres - Cr. 36,000
Specs: 908 BHP - 550kg
Tuning Set Up:
Spoiler! (click here to reveal)


Race: Dream Car Championship (Extreme Series)
Event: 1. Superspeedway - Indy
Money: 86,600
Exp: 32,223

Grinding Stats:
Total Time: 6:30
Lap Times: 0.38.3xx
Pr. minute: Cr. 13,323 / Exp. 4,957

Race: Like The Wind (Extreme Series)
Event: 2. Superspeedway - Indy
Money: 70,000
Exp: 14,906

Grinding Stats:
Total Time: 3:18
Lap Times: 0.38.6xx
Pr. minute: Cr. 21,212 / Exp. 4,516

*The Chevrolet ZR1 from Level 23 beats all the Level 24 values. I'll be back with Dream Car Series championship money grinding soon.

Contributors:
Special thanks to Wamelock and PaulC2K for the help in B-Spec, and to sadiesinner for the Grinding Charts.

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Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this guide. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns regarding this guide, either make a post in this thread or contact me with a PM on this site. I do not answer guide related questions on PSN. I also don't dupe cars for anyone and generally don't trade with anyone either, so please, don't ask me about it.

Last but not least, good luck on your road to Plat this game and hope you've found this guide useful and that you enjoy the game. Beyond!
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World Compact Car Race
Period Availability: July 28th - --

Entry Requirements:
- PP: Max 450
- Total Length: Max. 4200mm
Hardest Opponent: PP 395 - 174 BHP - 1,110kg - Peugeot 206 RC '03
AI Cars: Mainly between 377-395PP with racing/hard tyres
Races:
Rome - 5 Laps - Cr. 356,100 - Exp. 37,200 - 6m 48s - 5,471 XP/Min
Grand Valley East / Reverse - 5 Laps - Cr. 384,000 - Exp. 38,700 - 6m 09s - 6,292 XP/Min
Cape Ring Periphery - 3 Laps - Cr. 403,200 - Exp. 40,800 - 5m 22s - 7,602 XP/Min
Tokyo R246 - 3 Laps - Cr. 395,100 - Exp. 39,600 - 6m 02s - 6,567 XP/Min
Tokyo Bay (Kart) 107A - 5 Laps - Cr. 406,800 - Exp. 40,500 - 3m 31s - 11,506 XP/Min

Mini Cooper S '07
How to obtain:
- Dealership: Cr. 29,500
Specs: 250 BHP - 1,210kg - 444PP
Tyres: Racing - Soft
Tuning Parts: Sports ECU, Racing Air Filter, Titanium Racing Exhaust, Catalyst Converter: Sports, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Soft Sports Tyres - Cr. 67,950

Super GT
Period Availability: July 1st - --

Entry Requirements:
- PP: Max 650
- JGTC and Super GT cars. Full list in the game.
Hardest Opponent: PP 584 - 659 BHP - 1,255kg - Enzo Ferrari '02
AI Cars: Mainly between 583-609PP with racing/hard tyres
Races:
Superspeedway - Indy - 8 Laps - Cr. 411,000 - Exp. 49,500 - 6m 16s - 7,895 XP/Min
Nürburgring GP/F - 5 Laps - Cr. 522,000 - Exp. 64,200 - 9m 29s - 6,772 XP/Min
Laguna Seca - 5 Laps - Cr. 468,600 - Exp. 58,500 - 6m 30s - 9,000 XP/Min
Cape Ring - 5 Laps - Cr. 500,100 - Exp. 61,500 - 12m 02s - 5,112 XP/Min
Eifel (Circuit) 106A - 5 Laps - Cr. 523,200 - Exp. 58,200 - 8m 08s - 7,159 XP/Min

Nissan Yellowhat YMS Tomica GT-R '08
How to obtain:
- Dealership: Cr. 950,000
Specs: 690 BHP - 1,100kg - 645PP
Tyres: Racing - Soft
Tuning Parts: Engine Stage 3, High RPM Range Turbo Kit, Racing Soft Tyres - Cr. 86,000
Settings: On Indy set transmission to 330KM/H - 205MPH

La Festa Cavallino
Period Availability: June 29th - --

Entry Requirements:
- PP: Max 650
- Cars: Ferrari's - normal cars + SP1
Hardest Opponent: PP 584 - 659 BHP - 1,255kg - Enzo Ferrari '02
AI Cars: Mainly between 545-584PP with sports/soft tyres
Races:
Rome - 5 Laps - Cr. 444,900 - Exp. 41,400 - 5m 36s - 7,393 XP/Min
Circuit de la Sarthe 2009 - 1 Laps - Cr. 504,000 - Exp. 43,200 - 3m 45s - 11,520 XP/Min
Autumn Ring / Reverse - 5 Laps - Cr. 411,000 - Exp. 38,400 - 6m 20s - 6,066 XP/Min
Road Course - Indy - 5 Laps - Cr. 470,700 - Exp. 44,100 - 7m 31s - 5,864 XP/Min
Toscana (Tarmac) 106A - 5 Laps - Cr. 474,000 - Exp. 45,000 - 7m 30s - 6,000 XP/Min

Ferrari 430 Scuderia '07
How to obtain:
- Dealership: Cr. 302,500
Specs: 660 BHP - 1,119kg - 612PP
Tyres: Racing - Soft
Aero Parts: All - Cr. 39,000
Tuning Parts: All parts - Cr. 210,950
Settings: LINK Credit goes to BlueShift on GTPlanet.net
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