GRAN TURISMO 2 TIPS & TRICKS
How to win against CPU
buy a viper in simulation mode and sup it up to the max add a racing coat
Top 5 fastest cars 1.
Suzuki Esudo Pikes Peaks version
Top 5 fastest cars 2.
Suzuki Cultus Pikes Peaks version
Top 5 fastest cars 3.
Hks Dragster
Top 5 fastest cars 4.
Ford GT90
Top 5 fastest cars 5
Hks Dragster
More laps in Max Speed Test
To make your high speed increase during this test, turn around and drive backwards until you get your desired speed. Return to the correct direction and finish the race.
Increasing the number of days
To easily increase the number of days in the game, just go to a race. When you are at the screen with the "Start Race" selection, go to "Exit" and your days will increase by one.
Increasing completion percentage
Each time you win a race you will earn .45% to .46% towards your total completion of the game.
Transfer medals
The little green and yellow medals on the status screen under licenses are awarded when you transfer data from Gran Turismo and change it to a Gran Turismo 2 file.
Kiddie medal
The small green and yellow object on the status screen under licenses is a license award given if you miss the bronze medal by .3 to .5 seconds. The game is selective when awarding the medal and it may take several attempts to earn one.
FedEx car
Enter the Gran Turismo League race events until reaching the Pacific League races. Then, enter the Midfield Raceway event to be awarded with an R*Nissan 300ZX GTS FedEx race car.
Aristo Speed Car
Purchase a Aristo V300 at the Used Car Lot Equip it with al the horsepower mods and the race modifications. The car should turn into a race monster with 710 HP
Easy Rally Racing
Buy the Escudo Pikes Peak version and use it to compete in any of the Rally Races to easily defeat your opponents.
Drag Skyline GT-R
This is one of the cars awarded after winning the Test Track Race in the Turbo Tuned League.
Ford Escort Cosworth WRC
Get an Alfa Romeo in the special options then go to Special Race. Choose Lauguna Seca and finish in first place. Your award will be either a Ford GT-40 or an Escort Cossie.
Ford GT-90
Use any car within the horsepower limits and finish the Seattle Circuit 100 mile in less than 1 hour and 1 minute. This car is one of five that are randomly awarded upon winning the race.
Mark Martin's NASCAR #6 Ford Taurus
To obtain this car you must first purchase a Ford Taurus and then perform the Racing modification.
Mazda 787B
While driving the 787B, look in reverse and you can see the windshield wiper is up.
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
For a black and white version of the car, go to a race, and exit it with the day now ending in a 0. Go to the Mitsubishi used car lot, and the black and white version should be at the bottom of the list.
Mitsubishi Trampio FTO GT
The best car produced by Mitsubishi is the Trampio FTO LM, which can be bought for 500,000 credits. It is, overall, the best endurance car in its class, and is great at overtaking some of the faster cars on turning. If also features great acceleration and handling.
PUMA Racing car
Purchase the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V RS '98 from the Mitsubishi Used Car Lot. After you buy it, buy and equip the racing modifications to get the PUMA Racing Car.
Subaru Impreza 22B/ Red or Yellow Evo5
In order to get the Subaru Impreza 22B/ Red or Yellow Evo5 cars, you must win the third 4-Wheel Drive race using any 4-wheel drive car on a 9th day (19, 29, 39, etc.). Once you finish the race, you will be in a10th day, when the new cars on the used car lots. Go to the Subaru used car dealership to get the Impreza 22B or to the Mitsubishi used car dealership to get the different colored Lancer. Both cars can be found near the end of the list.
Toyota 2000GT 1
Get the licenses from the original Gran Turismo 2, convert the data to Gran Turismo 2 2, then earn each license (including the Super License) without exiting the license screen (except when you pass all the tests). Purchase a good used car and enter the expert race on the event synthesizer. Race it until day 10. You should have over 111,000 credits by then. Go to the Toyota used car dealership and buy the 2000GT. It is not a great car, but it is the rarest in the game.
Toyota 2000GT 2
Another way to get the Toyota 2000GT is to just go to the Toyota used car section. It is at the very bottom.
TVR Speed 12
The TVR Speed 12 has a 12 cylinder engine and about 800 hp. This car is the fastest in the game. Obtain this car, and you will be able to win every race. Use it on a dragstrip and it will beat every other car. It costs 1,000,000 credits, but is worth it. REMEMBER: This car will spin if you are not careful.
Displacements
You can do a stroke/bore up on the Austin Mini as well as the Skylines.
Record times
It is not possible to set record times on the simulation disc. The only way to set record times for a track is on the Arcade disc in time trial mode.
Better car performance
On any car that has full racing gears, go to change parts menu and select "Gear". Make sure "Auto Setup" is set to "Wide" for more top end speed.
Rearrange cars in garage
Press Start when browsing trough the list of cars to send the highlighted car to the top of the list.
Easier turning
When in a turn, hit the brakes until your hear your tires squeal. Then, turn with the D-pad.
Increasing the number of days
Exiting a race at the options screen will result in losing the race, although there was no contest.
Listen to entire music track
Simply brake until your car is stationary or just choose 3 or 5 laps at the options menu.
GRAN TURISMO 2 UNLOCKABLES
Super License
Get every license (A, B, Intl. A, Intl. B, Intl. C) to unlock the SUPER LICENSE option on the license test menu.
Event Synthesizer race
Get the Super License to unlock the "Event Synthesizer" race in Gran Turismo 2 League.
Extra bonus car in arcade mode
Win every track with expert mode (after every 3 races) you will get a car and maybe with luck a rally car.
Ending credits
Win every race under Gran Turismo 2 League for the ending credits on the Arcade disc.
Ending credits 2
Finish in first on all 21 tracks in arcade mode under the professional difficulty setting.
Motor Sports Land track
Obtain all of the licenses, including the Super License and the Motor Sports Land track will become available in time trial mode on the arcade disc.
All tracks in arcade mode
Obtain all licenses from simulation mode on disc two, including the super license.
FedEx car
Enter the Gran Turismo 2 League race events until reaching the Pacific League races. Then enter the Midfield Raceway event and to be awarded with an R*Nissan 300ZX GTS FedEx race car.
GT-40
Race and finish first at the last MR Cup race. You should win the car along with 15,000 credits.
Lancia Super Car
By winning the Laguna Seca Endurance our times to unlock the Lancia Super Car, which has 685 hp.
Lancia Statos
Race at the Apricot Hill endurance three times. On your first two wins, you will receive a Viper GTS-R. On your third win, you will receive the Lancia Stratos. The preferred car for the endurance is the Opel Tigra Ice Racer. REMEMBER: The Lancia Stratos is for expert drivers.
Mazda RX-7 Limited Edition
By winning the Seattle Circuit race in the GT Euro-Pacific League to get the Racing Type Mazda RX-7 Limited Edition (Castrol).
Nissan 300ZX-GTS '97
By winning the Midfield Raceway race in the GT Euro-Pacific League to get the Racing Type Nissan 300ZX-GTS '97 (FedEx).
Nissan Drag 180SX
By winning the Laguna Seca race in the GT Euro-Pacific League to get the Racing Type Nissan Drag 180SX (HKS Super Oil).
Nissan R33 GT
By winning the Rome Circuit race in the GT Euro-Pacific League to get the Racing Type Nissan R33 GT (J) '97 (Kure).
Nissan R390 GT1 Limited Edition
By winning the GT International League races to get the Racing Type Nissan R390 GT1 Limited Edition (Calsonic)
Nissan Skyline GT
By winning the Grand Valley race in the GT Euro-Pacific League to get the Racing Type Nissan Skyline GT (J) '97 (Zexel).
Toyota Supra GT
By winning the Apricot Hill race in the GT Euro-Pacific League to get the Racing Type Toyota Supra GT (J) '96 (Castrol).
Gold B
Spoon S2000 (J)
Gold A
Dodge Concept Car (red)
Gold IC
3000GT LM Edition
Gold IB
del Sol LM Edition
Gold IA
FTO LM Edition
Gold S
Toyota GT-ONE Race Car ' 99