The meaning of: (J)

[jkthechamp]

Hello, I have perhaps a really stupid question.
But when im at the second hand dealership I see (J) behind the names of some cars,
My question is: What does it mean?

 

[daan]

That would mean that it's the Japanese version

 

[GT_Prologue5]

There are also (EU) ones, which obviously mean Europe.

 

[jkthechamp]

Thanks! But what is the difference between the japanse and the europe version of the car?

 

[TenEightyOne]

Good question - I guess there are mild spec/kit/appearance differences that the true afficionados can tell us all about

 

[daan]

Thanks! But what is the difference between the japanse and the europe version of the car?

That would depend on the car. Some have different power, others may have different weights, yet others may have different suspension setups, others may have differences mentioned in the post above. There is no single one thing that is different.

To use a real life example, the UK RX8 has 231bhp whereas the Japanese version has 250, so all the RX8s in GT have been the Japanese versions.

 

[jbrennen]

An obvious example, not sure if it actually shows up in the game, though, would be the '03 Evo VIII. The (J) version had AYC and ACD installed, the (US) version did not. The (J) version was rated at 276 HP, but probably closer to 300 HP in actual performance; the (US) version was rated at 271 HP, which was probably accurate based on dyno numbers that I saw. And of course, the obvious LHD/RHD issue.

 

[bradford]

I think that some time ago in japan producing car with +280bhp was banned, due to safety reasons. So US and EU versions had different power output than JP versions

 

[baubry]

I think that some time ago in japan producing car with +280bhp was banned, due to safety reasons. So US and EU versions had different power output than JP versions

More of a Gentlemen's Agreement. I don't think it was ever law. Nearly all GT-R Skylines were over 300 HP stock, yet every one was advertised at 276, the max under the Agreement. Same with numerous other cars. I find it humorous that Kaz accurately represented this in game, as all the standards/premiums made during that time are advertised in the dealerships at 276 HP, yet have more when you buy them.

From the Wikipedia article, Gentlemen's Agreement.

In the automotive industry, Japanese manufacturers agreed that no production car would have more than 276 horsepower, which ended in 2005