Driving Missions (GT4)

The Driving Missions hall of Gran Turismo 4's GT Mode houses 34 A-Spec based driving challenges. These missions test the players' skills of overtaking, clean racing and slipstreaming. Each mission rewards the player with 250 A-Spec points as well as a varying amount of Credits.

The missions are split into five categories, each one awarding a different prize car upon their completion. Each category tests a different skill. A 5-second rev-limit penalty is incurred if the driver makes heavy contact with their opponent or the walls.

Missions 1-10: The Pass

These missions test the drivers ability to overtake a similarly competitive car. Missions 1-9 set the driver against one other car with a limited amount of track on which to overtake, while Mission 10 sets the driver against three others. Each race gives 1,000 credits per race.

Successful completion of Missions 1-10 rewards the player with a DMC DeLorean S2 '04.

This segment is the only one that requires a International B-License; subsequent missions require the International A-License.

Mission 1

The Pass: Deep Forest

• Player car: Fiat 500 R '72
• Opponent car(s): Fiat 500 R '72
• Track: Deep Forest Raceway: 1st corner
• In-game description: The left corner just after you come over the hill is a passing point. Brake so that you go through on the inside of the rival car. Be careful because if you brake too late, you won't be able to stick to the inside of the corner. Try to find the brake timing that is not too early and not too late.

Mission 2

The Pass: Grand Valley

• Player car: BMW 330i '05
• Opponent car(s): BMW 330i '05
• Track: Grand Valley Speedway: 1st corner
• In-game description: This is the approach to the right-hand bend after the gentle left corner which is the only chance for overtaking. Point the car at the inside of the corner and brake whilst heading for the inside of the rival car. If you take a straighter braking line you can brake later than the rival car.

Mission 3

The Pass: Cote d'Azur

• Player car: Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA 1600 '65
• Opponent car(s): Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA 1600 '65
• Track: Cote d'Azur: Massenet to Mirabeau
• In-game description: There is a tight right turn right after the long downhill. Since this is a small corner, if you are going too fast you won't make it, so be careful - brakes are harder to apply whilst going downhill and there is a higher risk of oversteer.

Mission 4

The Pass: Seattle

• Player car: Ford Mustang GT '05
• Opponent car(s): Ford Mustang GT '05
• Track: Seattle Circuit: 1st corner
• In-game description: The 180° right corner after the long straight is the passing point. As the road surface on the city streets is particularly flat and not banked towards the outside of the corner, it is essential that you do not brake too late, the deciding factor for winning in this mission.

Mission 5

The Pass: High Speed Ring

• Player car: Peugeot 206 RC '03
• Opponent car(s): Peugeot 206 RC '03
• Track: High Speed Ring: Corner 2-3
• In-game description: First race through the left-hand banked corner. Aim to pass the rival car at the first right of the following S-bend by braking correctly. Be careful not to brake too late or you will drift outwards and you will be overtaken on the following bend.

Mission 6

The Pass: Tsukuba

• Player car: Mazda Roadster 1800 RS (NB) '00
• Opponent car(s): Mazda Roadster 1800 RS (NB) '00
• Track: Tsukuba Circuit: Dunlop Bridge to Final Hairpin
• In-game description: This is an overtaking mission where you have to maintain a continuous driving rhythm through the tough part of the Tsukuba Circuit. First decide on the best way to come out of the Dunlop Corner, and then continue through the high-speed 80R and brake into the right hairpin. Be careful not to move too far towards outside of the corner.

Mission 7

The Pass: Midfield Raceway

• Player car: Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05
• Opponent car(s): Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05
• Track: Midfield Raceway: Final hairpin
• In-game description: Close the gap in the first long sweeping left corner after exiting the tunnel. then pick up speed as you exit the corner. After the next gentle right, you can gain some distance taking a straight line as you are braking towards the inside of the tight left-hand corner.

Mission 8

The Pass: Trial Mountain

• Player car: Nissan 350Z Gran Turismo 4 Limited Edition (Z33) '05
• Opponent car(s): Nissan SKYLINE Coupe 350GT '03 (JP, EU and KR versions)/Infiniti G35 COUPE '03 (US version)
• Track: Trial Mountain: 1st tunnel
• In-game description: Running straight through the high-speed S section with a smooth driving rhythm, the left corner leading to the tunnel becomes a passing point. The best strategy is to take the inside of your opponent as the road begins to climb. Be careful not to lose too much speed here or the other car could regain the lead upon exiting the corner.

Mission 9

The Pass: Motegi (incorrectly named "The Pass: Motegi Oval" in-game)

• Player car: Honda Mobil 1 NSX (JGTC) '01
• Opponent car(s): Honda TAKATA DOME NSX (JGTC) '03
• Track: Twin Ring Motegi Road Course: 90-degree Corner
• In-game description: The right corner after the steep downhill straight is an ideal passing point. Although it is important to find the appropriate timing for braking in order to move to the inside, be mindful of taking a smooth line coming out of the corner - one that uses the full width of the course after you pass your rival.

Mission 10

The Pass: Sarthe I

• Player car: Renault AVANTIME '02
• Opponent car(s): Renault AVANTIME '02 (three opponents using the same car)
• Track: Circuit de la Sarthe: Mulsanne Straight
• In-game description: This is an overtaking mission where you need to pass three cars in succession at three locations: the first right-to-left chicane that appears after the straight, the second left-to-right chicane, and the final right-hand bend after the straight.

Missions 11-20: Three Lap Battles

Three Lap Battles either consists of equally-powered cars with a smaller head start or slightly-weaker cars with a significant head start to your car; the gap must be closed within 3 laps. Each race gives 10,000 credits per race. Starting from this segment, the International A-License is required.

Successful completion of Missions 11-20 rewards the player with a Jay Leno Tank Car '03.

Mission 11

3 Lap Battle: New York

• Player car: Toyota 2000GT '67
• Opponent car(s): Mazda Cosmo Sport (L10B) '68, Toyota CELICA 1600GT (TA22) '70, Mitsubishi GALANT GTO MR '70, Nissan SKYLINE 2000GT-B (S54A) '67, Isuzu 117 COUPE '68
• Track: New York Reverse
• In-game description: You are driving a Toyota 2000GT, in front of you are Japanese cars from automotive history, including the 117 Coupe, Mitsubishi GTO-MR and the Cosmo Sports. Try to pass them one car at a time after coming out of the long New York straight.

Mission 12

3 Lap Battle: Laguna Seca

• Player car: Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04
• Opponent car(s): Dodge Viper GTS-R Team Oreca Race Car '00, Chevrolet Corvette C5-R (C5) '00, Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01, Saleen S7 '02, Dodge Viper GTS R Concept '00
• Track: Laguna Seca Raceway
• In-game description: This is a tough mission, overtaking five cars over three laps. The rival cars are the same class of Dodge Viper GTSR, making this an all-out battle that demands no-holds-barred overtaking and precision cornering without losing speed.

Mission 13

3 Lap Battle: Opera Paris

• Player car: Peugeot 206 Rally Car '99
• Opponent car(s): Ford Focus Rally Car '99, Ford Escort Rally Car '98, Toyota COROLLA Rally Car '98, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV Rally Car '97, Citroën Xsara Rally Car '99
• Track: Opera Paris
• In-game description: This is the narrow and winding Paris street course: requiring aggressive overtaking with minimal braking from the long straight, and minor changes to your line for overtaking them both from the inside and outside. You need to be very careful not to lose speed by hitting the walls and from the slippery nature of the road surface.

Mission 14

3 Lap Battle: Seattle

• Player car: Plymouth Superbird '70
• Opponent car(s): Plymouth Cuda 440 Six Pack '71, Buick Special '62, Dodge Charger Super Bee 426 Hemi '71, Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO '64, Mercury Cougar XR-7 '67
• Track: Seattle Circuit
• Description: In this showdown of muscle cars, you are in the Plymouth Superbird. You are going to pass all 5 American muscle cars in this three lap battle in Seattle. The Superbird has bad handling and braking but the Special, while much faster in a straight line, performs worse in the corners. That may be a key to be close enough to the leader and take the first place.

Mission 15

3 Lap Battle: Cote d'Azur

• Player car: Lancia STRATOS '73
• Opponent car(s): Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA 1600 '65, Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint Speciale '63, Fiat 500 R '72, Autobianchi A112 Abarth '79, Alfa Romeo Spider 1600 Duetto '66
• Track: Côte d'Azur
• Description: As you know, this is the Italian Classics mission putting you in the Lancia Stratos chasing the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA, requiring more aggression and balanced cornering and straight road. But be aware that the car can slightly oversteer if the throttle is pressed too much in the corner, or if you brake and turn at the same time.

Mission 16

3 Lap Battle: Suzuka

• Player car: Volkswagen New Beetle Cup Car '00
• Opponent car(s): Volkswagen New Beetle Cup Car '00 (five opponents using the same car)
• Track: Suzuka Circuit
• Description: This is the Volkswagen 3 lap battle, held in Suzuka's full course with all-identical Beetle cup cars, which means you have a level playing field. Try to get around a corner as fast as you can, but be aware that the car may tend to understeer. Keep an eye on it because that will make your car go off-track.

Mission 17

3 Lap Battle: Infineon

• Player car: Audi R8 Race Car '01
• Opponent car(s): Bentley Speed 8 Race Car '03, Nissan FALKEN☆GT-R Race Car '04, BMW M3 GTR Race Car '01, Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04, Panoz Esperante GTR-1 Race Car '98
• Track: Infineon Raceway (Sports Car Course)
• Description: This mission brings you to test the Audi R8 Race Car at Infineon Raceway in an attempt to pursue the leader: the Bentley Speed 8. Try to drive calm and balanced on every corner and overtake opponent properly. This will make a great result.

Mission 18

3 Lap Battle: Sarthe II

• Player car: Nissan R92CP Race Car '92
• Opponent car(s): Bentley Speed 8 Race Car '03, Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR Race Car '98, Mercedes-Benz Sauber Mercedes C9 Race Car '89, Toyota GT-ONE Race Car (TS020) '99, Panoz Esperante GTR-1 Race Car '98
• Track: Circuit de la Sarthe 2
• Description: Now, this mission takes place in Circuit de la Sarthe II where you are in a 1992 Nissan R92CP as you battle against top-end race cars. The key to winning is to concentrate on acceleration on every corner, straight speed, and the traction of the car. This makes a best time to chase the opponent and win the race.

Mission 19

3 Lap Battle: Suzuka East

• Player car: Amuse S2000 Street Version '04
• Opponent car(s): Amuse S2000 Street Version '04 (five opponents using the same car)
• Track: Suzuka Circuit East
• Description: This is another one-make car mission, held in Suzuka East. You are given an Amuse S2000 with enhanced performance. Try to keep the speed on every corner and slipstream an opponent on the straight road to get closer to it. Be careful when you get too much speed and brake late, because if that happens, you're going off the track.

Mission 20

3 Lap Battle: Tsukuba

• Player car: Nissan mm-R Cup Car '01
• Opponent car(s): Honda NSX Type R '02, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII GSR '03, Subaru IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi spec C (Type-II) '04, Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02, Nissan SKYLINE GT-R (R34) '99
• Track: Tsukuba Circuit
• Description: This mission is unique from the other 3 Lap Battles. Because in this mission, you'll be driving a slower car than the rest of the field. Luckily, the mm-R has better cornering and braking ability, as well as better tires, so use them to your advantage. Basically, you need to brake much later than the opponents, and out-corner them. This is the key to winning for this mission.

Missions 21-24: Slipstream Battles

These four missions are held in Test Course where you need to focus on the slipstreaming technique. Winning all four missions will reward you the Pagani Zonda LM Race Car '01.

Mission 21

Slipstream Battle: Nissan Cube

• Cars: Nissan CUBE EX (FF/CVT) '02
• Track: Test Course
• Description: In the first of the Slipstream Missions, the player will drive the Nissan Cube EX, trying to maintain the goal, so you have to get in 1st place overall. Slow down your car a bit and try to take advantage of the slipstreaming effect from every car.

Mission 22

Slipstream Battle: Honda Odyssey

• Cars: Honda ODYSSEY '03
• Track: Test Course
• Description: This is the second Slipstream Mission, where you drive the Honda Odyssey, the JDM Minivan. The challenge is similar to the previous mission, requiring careful use of slipstreaming to achieve the goal.

Mission 23

Slipstream Battle: Nissan Skyline GT-R

• Cars: Nissan SKYLINE GT-R (R34) '99
• Track: Test Course
• Description: This mission is more challenging. You are driving the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, with the 2nd to 5th positions scrambled and the 1st car far ahead by 13 seconds. There are two strategies to win: draft the opponents and, upon reaching second place, let them pass you, or draft the opponents and, when in second place, let them hit you from behind (without getting penalized).

Mission 24

Slipstream Battle: Amuse S2000 GT1

• Cars: Amuse S2000 GT1 '04
• Track: Test Course
• Description: This is a super high-speed Slipstream Mission lasting 3 laps in the Amuse S2000 GT1. The key to winning is timing your drafting and overtaking perfectly, especially considering the large rear wing of the S2000.

Missions 25-29: 1 Lap Magic (I)

In this mission set, you start against much slower opponents with a significant time penalty and must overtake them within one lap. Complete this mission set and you will get the Toyota 7 Race Car '70.

Mission 25

1 Lap Magic: Z Showdown!

• Player car: Nissan MOTUL PITWORK Z (JGTC) '04
• Rival cars:
  • Nissan Fairlady Z 280Z-L 2seater (S130) '78
  • Nissan Fairlady 240ZG (HS30) '71
  • Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) '02
  • Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX TwinTurbo 2seater (Z32) '89
  • Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX (Z31) '83
• Track: Fuji Speedway '80s
• Description: This is the first 1 Lap Magic mission. You'll start from last place but use a much better car than the field (in this case, the JGTC Nissan Z). The lead car (the 280Z) starts 35 seconds ahead of you. Pass the 4 cars that separate you from the lead car as quickly as possible and overtake the lead car before the finish line to win.

Mission 26

1 Lap Magic: Honda Showdown!

• Player car: Honda TAKATA DOME NSX (JGTC) '03
• Rival cars:
  • Honda S2000 '01
  • Honda INTEGRA TYPE R (DC2) '95
  • Honda BEAT '91
  • Honda S500 '63
  • Honda CIVIC 1500 3door CX '79
• Track: Suzuka Circuit
• Description: Old meets New in this mission as you drive a JGTC Honda NSX around Suzuka. The lead car, a Honda S500, starts exactly a minute and a half before you. The track has many difficult corners, so be cautious when overtaking. Avoid getting too aggressive to prevent penalties from collisions.

Mission 27

1 Lap Magic: Mazda Showdown!

• Player car: Mazda 787B Race Car '91
• Rival cars:
  • RE Amemiya AMEMIYA ASPARADRINK RX7 (JGTC) '04
  • Mazda Cosmo Sport (L10A) '67
  • Mazda RX-7 GT-X (FC) '90
  • Mazda RX-7 Type RS (FD) '00
  • Mazda RX-8 Type S '03
• Track: Laguna Seca Raceway
• Description: In this mission, you drive the Mazda 787B and need to overtake all Mazda opponents at Laguna Seca. Maintain speed through every corner and the Corkscrew. You may need to overtake two cars in the final corners before the finish line. Watch for the JGTC RX-7 in 5th place.

Mission 28

1 Lap Magic: Celica Showdown!

• Player car: Toyota WEDSSPORT CELICA (JGTC) '03
• Rival cars:
  • Toyota CELICA 1600GT (TA22) '70
  • Toyota CELICA XX 2800GT '81
  • Toyota CELICA GT-FOUR (ST205) '98
  • Toyota CELICA GT-FOUR RC (ST185) '91
  • Toyota CELICA 2000GT-FOUR (ST165) '86
• Track: Fuji Speedway 2005 F
• Description: It's a Celica Showdown with the Toyota Wedssport Celica at Fuji Speedway 2005. The lead TA22 Celica starts 37 seconds ahead of you. The track layout is different from the older Fuji configuration, but the gap is manageable if you know the track. Plan your overtaking moves carefully to avoid penalties.

Mission 29

1 Lap Magic: Chevrolet Showdown!

• Player car: Chevrolet Corvette C5-R (C5) '00
• Rival cars:
  • Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C1) '54
  • Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C2) '63
  • Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L46 350 (C3) '69
  • Chevrolet Corvette GRAND SPORT (C4) '96
  • Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C5) '00
• Track: Infineon Raceway Sports Car Course
• Description: Drive the Chevrolet Corvette C5-R around Infineon Raceway, facing a range of Corvette models from old to new. You'll need to close a 44-second gap to the lead Corvette C1 and beat it to the finish line. This Corvette Showdown will test your speed and precision.

Missions 30-34: 1 Lap Magic (II)

This mission set gets a lot more difficult compared to the previous set of 1 Lap Magic missions. Win this and you will be awarded the Nissan R89C Race Car '89.

Mission 30

1 Lap Magic: Tsukuba Showdown!

• Player car: Subaru IMPREZA Rally Car '03
• Rival cars:
  • Subaru 360 '58
  • Subaru IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi spec C (Type-II) '04
  • Subaru IMPREZA Premium Sport Coupe 22B-STi Version '98
  • Subaru LEGACY B4 Blitzen '00
  • Subaru LEGACY B4 3.0R '03
• Track: Tsukuba Circuit
• Description: Drive the 2003-spec Subaru Impreza Rally Car around Tsukuba. The lead car, the Subaru 360, starts with a 53-second head start. The 360 is very slow, but be cautious of the other 4 cars, which, while slower than your car, might still pose a challenge.

Mission 31

1 Lap Magic: Lotus Showdown!

• Player car: Lotus Esprit V8 '02
• Rival cars:
  • Lotus Elan S1 '62
  • Lotus Europa Special '71
  • Lotus Elise '00
  • Lotus Carlton '90
  • Lotus Elise Sport 190 '98
• Track: High Speed Ring Reverse
• Description: Race around the High Speed Ring Reverse in the 2002 Lotus Esprit V8. The lead Lotus Elan starts 18 seconds before you. Push hard to catch up, but be aware of the car's tendency to understeer under braking. Avoid trail-braking to prevent losing control.

Mission 32

1 Lap Magic: Ford Showdown!

• Player car: Ford GT '05
• Rival cars:
  • Ford RS200 '84
  • Ford Taurus SHO '98
  • Ford Mustang GT '05
  • Shelby Mustang GT 350R '65
  • Mercury Cougar XR-7 '67
• Track: Seattle Circuit Reverse
• Description: In this Ford Showdown, drive the new Ford GT around Seattle Reverse. You need to catch and pass the Ford Taurus, which starts 25 seconds ahead of you, to win the mission.

Mission 33

1 Lap Magic: GM Showdown!

• Player car: Cadillac CIEN '02
• Rival cars:
  • Buick Special '62
  • Buick GNX '87
  • Pontiac Tempest Le Mans GTO '64
  • Pontiac GTO 5.7 Coupe '04
  • Pontiac Solstice Coupe Concept '02
• Track: Infineon Raceway Sports Car Course
• Description: Drive the 750-horsepower Cadillac Cien, which starts 21 seconds after the lead car, the Buick GNX. The Cien has poor handling, long gear shifts, and weak brakes, making it a challenge. Despite this, it should be faster than the lead car.

Mission 34

1 Lap Magic: Mercedes-Benz Showdown!

• Player car: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren '03
• Rival cars:
  • Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe '54
  • Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor '98
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 - 16 Evolution II '91
  • Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG (R230) '04
  • Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R230) '02
• Track: Nürburgring Nordschleife
• Description: The final Driving Mission. Drive the Mercedes SLR McLaren and close a 123-second (115 in the European version) gap to the lead Mercedes 300SL. This mission is very challenging due to the long gap and the Nordschleife's complexity. Learning the track well is essential for success.

Trivia

A scene of the CLK-GTR and the C9 at George V Paris in the game's opening movie, similar to what the scrapped Mission 40 would look like, although the mission would have took place in the reverse course instead of the regular layout like what the intro shown.

• A bug exists in the US version where Mission 1 may not be marked as complete if it is not completed first (before any other driving mission), preventing obtaining of the DeLorean prize car and 100% completion.
• There is an error in the name of Mission 9, where it refers to the Twin Ring Motegi Super Speedway ("The Pass: Motegi Oval") despite the event (and the description text) referring to the road course.
• A fifth type of Driving Missions, Chase Battle, can be found within the game's files, although only as description text. There are six challenges of this mission challenge type, which would have brought number of missions to 40. The missions' stipulation appears to involve chasing an opponent car within one lap. The missions are as follows:
  • Mission 35: Lancia Rally Machine Showdown! in Citta di Aria
    • Cars: Lancia DELTA HF Integrale Rally Car '92 (Player), Lancia DELTA S4 Rally Car '85 (Opponent)
  • Mission 36: Lancer Evo Showdown! in Costa di Amalfi
    • Cars: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV Rally Car '97 (Player, explicitly mentioned), Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Super Rally Car '03 (Opponent, unconfirmed but likely, only referred to as "next level of super rally prototypes.")
  • Mission 37: Peugeot Rally Machine Showdown! in George V Paris
    • Cars: Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 Rally Car '85 (Player), Peugeot 206 Rally Car '99 (Opponent)
  • Mission 38: Prototype Showdown! in Citta di Aria Reverse
    • Cars: Unknown; the supporting text mentions two "monster cars with a total of 1600 horsepower" and the difference between "open and closed canopy." A possible combination would be Bentley Speed 8 '03 versus Pescarolo Sport Pescarolo-Courage - Judd GV5 '04.
  • Mission 39: BMW 12-cylinder Showdown! in Costa di Amalfi Reverse
    • Cars: BMW McLaren F1 GTR Race Car '97 (Player), BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99 (Opponent)
  • Mission 40: Mercedes Showdown! in George V Paris Reverse
    • Cars: Mercedes-Benz AMG Mercedes CLK-GTR Race Car '98, Mercedes-Benz Sauber Mercedes C9 Race Car '89 (Both unconfirmed but likely, only referred to as "2 racing Mercedes.")
    • Coincidentally, this scenario can be seen during the opening movie, although it uses the forward direction of the track, instead of the reverse one.