Will Japanese cars always dominate Gran Turismo?

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I do not know about you, but i always had an impression that Japanese cars dominated Gran Turismo so far..
Gran Turismo - European and American cars were simply ridiculously outnumbered

GT2 - I just have to mention Escudo and Toyota GT- One

Even in GT3, Escudo was predominant and those "F1" cars, made by Polyphony digital?

This time, seems, competition will be tight as winners of previous Le Mans races such as Audi R8 (hopefully), or cars as McLaren F1 and Mercedes CLK-GTR are going to be included. We all know, which, European-American or Japanese cars rule, in terms of achievements in international races, their price and fame.
i truly consider Mr.Yamauchi to be a honest man..why then cars like Escudo can pump up to 1800 hp, whereas Ford Gt 40 just barely up to 600? I hope we will not see McLaren left in dust by some 3000 hp Daihatsu Midget or 5000hp Honda Civic Le Mans GTR edition?

What is your opinion?
 
Well a car like the GT one did dominate (speed wise, it wasn't quite as reliable) and the escudo may have had 1800hp but it couldn't handle the slightest turn. I believe there is a pic floating around with the R8 and the bently speed 8. Hey it's a japanese company what do you expect?
 
I thought Daihatsu was Korean? Anyway. Gran Turismo has be predominantly Japanese based as that's what the original market was for, the Japanese. However as the series progressed and became more popular, car companies saw it a great place to advertise. Also the game spread big time across the world. I bet, as more Gran Turismo games are released, the number of Japanese cars will decrease. I'm all for seeing loads more Euro cars and more recently my mind has turned towards US cars, so that's never a bad thing either :)
 
I think there should be more European cars. A wider selection of BMW's and Mercs is never a bad thing. Rolls Royce would be a nice addition too, does Gillet make anything else other than the Vertigo?
 
The 3 really fast cars in GT3 were the 787B, GT-ONE and R390, because they were all Le Mans prototypes. In GT4 we will get stuff like Sauber Merc C9 (if we get the C11 that will be for sure faster than 787B), Bentley Speed 8, Audi R8, McLaren F1, all fast European cars.
 
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The 3 really fast cars in GT3 were the 787B, GT-ONE and R390, because they were all Le Mans prototypes. In GT4 we will get stuff like Sauber Merc C9 (if we get the C11 that will be for sure faster than 787B), Bentley Speed 8, Audi R8, McLaren F1, all fast European cars.
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Not forgetting the Jaguar XJR9LM which is in according to Jaguar.
 
The game is created by a Japanese man and most likely a Japanese filled design team, so you can probably expect a little bias thorughout the GT series.
 
R-Spec
it's a Japanese game what do u expect?
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How would PD be able to appeal to other countries if all the cars are from Japan?
 
pianistas1980
those "F1" cars, made by Polyphony digital?
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Thats because the F1 cars were just a test ground carried out by PD and they wouldn't have the licences to replicate real F1 cars.
 
so what cars should be thrown in there that havent already been confirmed / semi confirmed?
 
donbenni
I thought Daihatsu was Korean? Anyway. Gran Turismo has be predominantly Japanese based as that's what the original market was for, the Japanese. However as the series progressed and became more popular, car companies saw it a great place to advertise. Also the game spread big time across the world. I bet, as more Gran Turismo games are released, the number of Japanese cars will decrease. I'm all for seeing loads more Euro cars and more recently my mind has turned towards US cars, so that's never a bad thing either :)
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Daihatsu is japanese. As more gt games are released the number of japanese cars will increase but the ratio of japanese cars to non japanses cars will decrease.
 
The Escudo has two separate high-performance V6s... when you slap a stage 4 turbo on that, you're actually putting a turbo on each engine. Theoretically, at least.

Nobody would want to turbo a GT40, but if they did, you're still only working with one engine and one turbo.
 
...to the question of the topic:
YES the japanese cars(as the "TOYOTA GT-One")will dominate always!!!
it´s not : who´s the best?-->GT-One or Mc laren? --BUT--
who´s the best?-->GT-One or 787B?...so it´s rather a japanese(intern)Question...
 
i think the Skyline GT-Rs will always dominate, dont ask why, but they just do for some reason.
 
...but srtictly speaking: the HONDA NSX would beat the GT-R and even the Supra cuz it´s just better(aerodynamically and because of weight)....
...the NSX is also a legend and "THE FASTEST JAPANESE SPORTSCAR"
 
Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't european companies more reluctant to put their cars in video games? And there aren't many great American sports cars today, but that's only my opinion.
 
pianistas1980
What is your opinion?
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with each iteration of the GT franchise, i suspect Sony and Polyphony Digital has to (re)negotiate the license deals to include specific cars in their game. i think the Japanese manufacturers are more receptive in having local talent (i.e., Japanese) represent their product, hence the apparent dominance in the GT franchise.
 
RoyalBobcatGTO
Daihatsu is japanese.
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Yes actually you're right. I must have been mixing Daewoo with Hyundai or something like that.
 
im happy that there is more japanese cars than anything else. if the game was designed in america it probably would still have more japanese cars in it as the japanese car manafacturs lead the way with technology and car development. the japanese car manafacturs produce some awesome cars that with the right tunning can become the best cars in the world. where eva the cars go they can stand up against players like ferrari and porshe and dominate them in every aspect, and the best thing is u dont pay supercar prices for them as well, so i think it is only fair that there are more japanese cars in the game
 
demon of speed
How would PD be able to appeal to other countries if all the cars are from Japan?
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You may have not realised this, but other countries, especially America are BIG purchasers of Japanese cars. Duh?
 
...but srtictly speaking: the HONDA NSX would beat the GT-R and even the Supra cuz it´s just better(aerodynamically and because of weight)....
...the NSX is also a legend and "THE FASTEST JAPANESE SPORTSCAR"
just to correct gt one the nsx is an awesome japanese car i grant u that but the tunning potential is far from the best. the nsx is not able to match the power of a supra or gtr as it not that tunable. a gtr skyline can produce nearly 1000bhp track spec and a supra can produce 1400bhp (akira supra). ive also heard of a skyline with 1000kw at the wheels and that was at 60% of full potential. the skyline dominates races it enters as it has grip power and is not to heavy. first year of entering the bathurst in Australia it laughed at its opposition causing it to be banned. the supra and skyline in my opinion are one of the best cars in the world.
 
subie power
where eva the cars go they can stand up against players like ferrari and porshe and dominate them in every aspect, and the best thing is u dont pay supercar prices for them as well, so i think it is only fair that there are more japanese cars in the game
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I believe you mean that tuned japaneese cars are better. If you put a highly tuned porsche or ferrari against say a highly tuned skyline or something, i bet the ferrari or porsche could dominate in at least some aspects. Also, dont tell me that a tuned skyline that could beat a ferrari doesnt cost tons of money. Dont get me wrong, japanese cars are great, but most are not manufactured to acheive the same standards of speed and handling as others.
 
it wouldnt take much mods to a r34 gtr to get good power say 500bhp which would beat a ferrari in a straght line (not the enzo or konig f50) and u pay a lot less. yes it is true that it would cost a fair bit to make a skyline power full handle awesome and be the mean all round package but it would still cost less than a brand new ferrari. mainly due to its awesome driveline design called the attesa system which means it is 4wd when it needs to be and 2wd when it dosnt which means u get all the grip u need and none of the set backs of having 4wd when on the move
 
Hmm 500hp skyline vs. 400hp modena. The modena is lighter, the GTR has a great launch. I think it would be quite close.
 
subie power
im happy that there is more japanese cars than anything else. if the game was designed in america it probably would still have more japanese cars in it as the japanese car manafacturs lead the way with technology and car development. the japanese car manafacturs produce some awesome cars that with the right tunning can become the best cars in the world. where eva the cars go they can stand up against players like ferrari and porshe and dominate them in every aspect, and the best thing is u dont pay supercar prices for them as well, so i think it is only fair that there are more japanese cars in the game
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Yup they do. I love Japanese car. no offense to american cars. Japanese cars just appeal to everyone more.

Plus there cheaper to buy :sly:
 
id rather see ALL japanese cars no american or european (except maybe ferarri or porshe) and bodykits included and graphics and i want to be able to race on the road.
 
subie power
im happy that there is more japanese cars than anything else. if the game was designed in america it probably would still have more japanese cars in it as the japanese car manafacturs lead the way with technology and car development. the japanese car manafacturs produce some awesome cars that with the right tunning can become the best cars in the world. where eva the cars go they can stand up against players like ferrari and porshe and dominate them in every aspect, and the best thing is u dont pay supercar prices for them as well, so i think it is only fair that there are more japanese cars in the game
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I feel the same way. I wouldn't have it any other way. I love Japanese cars and think there god's gift to the automotive world. I swear I have like every Japanese car in the game, even the lil suzuki alto with major turbo lag( you know what I'm talking about, lol). But....I would even like to see more BMW's!!! I mean one!!!!!
 
GT-One Lover
...but srtictly speaking: the HONDA NSX would beat the GT-R and even the Supra cuz it´s just better(aerodynamically and because of weight)....
...the NSX is also a legend and "THE FASTEST JAPANESE SPORTSCAR"
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word...tho i think the supra is still a beast, especially in JGTC....stock tho, the NSX owns most other mid to highend sportscars
 
If only that V6 came with a bit more HP. Imagine an NSX with 400hp (more than a bit I guess).
 
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