The Polyphony F688/S is a Formula One styled car available in the NTSC-U and NTSC-J versions of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. It is based on the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 driven by Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, dominating the 1988 season by winning all but one races. It is one of six Formula One style cars in the NTSC version of the game. It is identical in specification to the PAL version's Polyphony002.
Colors[]
There are three colors available for this vehicle, they are unnamed in-game:
- Purplish Black/Fuchsia (#3)
- Red/White (#4)
- White/Fuchsia (#5)
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | --- | --- | Complete the Simulation Mode Random draw prize from: Formula GT Roadster Endurance Passage to Colosseo |
The car is not available in the PAL version of the game (see instead: Polyphony001 or Polyphony002)
Trivia[]
- It is shown to use Pirelli tires (and carries BP sponsorship, possibly using BP fuel as well), despite the source car, the MP4/4, used Goodyear tires and Shell fuel.
- Internally, the car is named "mclaren_mp4_4", alluding to the base car. The car was later included in Gran Turismo 7.
- Like other F1 cars in GT3, it is unsuitable for super-high-speed events, such as Like the Wind or Professional Gran Turismo All Stars, as their top speed is around 220 mph. The opponents in these events have top speeds of 235+ mph.
Pictures[]
Red/White color scheme
White/Fuchsia color scheme