The Autobacs ARTA Garaiya '03 (or alternatively ASL ARTA Garaiya '03) is a race car produced by Autobacs. It appears in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.
The car appears to be the #43 driven by Morio Nitta and Shinichi Takagi, who unfortunately didn't reach the Top 5 in the GT300 class of the 2003 JGTC season, finishing 7th place overall.
In-game description[]
The Garaiya is a sports car developed by Autobacs Sportscar Laboratory, a Japanese company that has its roots in the car-care/customization business. The people at ASL began taking orders for the car after unveiling it in December 2001, but before any cars were delivered to customers, they announced their plans to enter it in the GT300 class of the 2003 All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC).
The car sported one of the prettiest body styles in Japan, reminiscent of something Italian. The race car was built on a steel tube-frame chassis. The body panels were composed of carbon fiber. The street version was powered by Nissan's SR20VE, a 2.0-liter inline-4. The race car received the SR20VET, a turbocharged version of the same powerplant. Output was right around 296 HP.
Aftermarket company, A'PEXi, oversaw the car's development. Before the Garaiya had even run its first race, A'PEXi had to relocate the car's radiator because it didn't comply with JGTC rules. During the season, they had to make the drastic change of moving the radiator up front. Still, all the necessary changes were performed, and the Garaiya shined on the race track. Drivers for the 2003 season, Morio Nitta and Shinichi Takagi, successfully finished the Garaiya's maiden race. Although their season ended without a win, the little svelte sports car made a big impact in its debut season.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 4 | ASL Dealership | 500,000 | Available from the start in Arcade Mode |
| Gran Turismo PSP | ASL Dealership | 500,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 13+) | 244,145 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | ASL Dealership | 250,000 | --- |
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