- "テールスライドに酔いしれる。本格スポーツカーの真髄に触れよう (Immerse yourself in the tail slide. Experience the essence of a true sports car.)"
- ―In-game description (NTSC-J version)
- "Experience the magic of rear-wheel drift, the very essence of sports cars."
- ―In-game description (International versions)
The FR Challenge is a 5 race non-series event in Gran Turismo 4. It is housed in the Beginner Events area of the World Map. It is an event that only allows front-engined and rear-wheel drive (FR) vehicles.
Races[]
All races have a rolling start.
| Circuit | Number of laps | Race distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Circuit Reverse | 2 laps | 7.64 km (4.75 mi) |
| Tsukuba Circuit | 3 laps | 6.12 km (3.80 mi) |
| Special Stage Route 5 | 2 laps | 7.58 km (4.71 mi) |
| Laguna Seca Raceway | 2 laps | 7.2 km (4.5 mi) |
| Motorland Reverse | 4 laps | 5.36 km (3.33 mi) |
AI Opponents[]
| Image | Car | Power (HP) | Weight (kg) | Tires | PWR (kg/HP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 330i '05 | 293 | 1525 | Sports Medium | 5.204 | |
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BMW M Coupe '98 | 317 | 1465 | Sports Medium | 4.621 | |
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BMW Z4 '03 | 296 | 1365 | Sports Medium | 4.611 | |
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Chrysler 300C '05 | 340 | 1878 | Sports Medium | 5.523 | Not available in the NTSC-J version |
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Chrysler Crossfire '04 | 296 | 1361 | Sports Medium | 4.597 | |
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Honda S2000 '03 | 297 | 1250 | Sports Medium | 4.208 | |
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Infiniti G35 COUPE '03 | 297 | 1530 | Sports Medium | 5.151 | Available in the NTSC-U version only |
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Lexus SC 300 '97 | 295 | 1560 | Sports Medium | 5.288 | Not available in the NTSC-J version |
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Mazda RX-8 '03 | 296 | 1310 | Sports Medium | 4.425 | |
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Mazda SAVANNA RX-7 INFINI III (FC) '90 | 292 | 1200 | Sports Medium | 4.109 | |
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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R230) '02 | 301 | 1840 | Sports Medium | 6.112 | |
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Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor '98 | 298 | 1325 | Sports Medium | 4.446 | |
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Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX Version R TwinTurbo 2by2 (Z32) '98 | 295 | 1580 | Sports Medium | 5.355 | Known as Nissan 300ZX 2by2 (Z32) '98 in international versions |
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Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX Version S TwinTurbo 2seater (Z32) '98 | 295 | 1520 | Sports Medium | 5.152 | Known as Nissan 300ZX 2seater (Z32) '98 in international versions |
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Nissan SILEIGHTY '98 | 295 | 1170 | Sports Medium | 3.966 | |
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Nissan SILVIA K's (S13) '91 | 295 | 1170 | Sports Medium | 3.966 | |
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Nissan SKYLINE Coupe 350GT '03 | 297 | 1530 | Sports Medium | 5.151 | Not available in the NTSC-U version |
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Nissan SKYLINE GTS-t Type M (R32) '91 | 298 | 1260 | Sports Medium | 4.228 | |
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Nissan SKYLINE Sedan 350GT-8 '02 | 293 | 1550 | Sports Medium | 5.290 | |
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Toyota SOARER 2.5GT-T '97 | 295 | 1560 | Sports Medium | 5.288 | Available in the NTSC-J version only |
Other Allowed Cars[]
- BMW M3 '04
- Buick GNX '87
- Chevrolet Camaro SS '00
- Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Coupe '97
- Chevrolet Corvette GRAND SPORT (C4) '96
- Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe (C2) '63
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C5) '00
- Ford Mustang GT '05
- Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R '00
- Honda S2000 Type V '00
- Jaguar XKR Coupe '99
- Lexus GS 300 '91 (International versions only)
- Lexus GS 300 '00 (International versions only)
- Lexus IS 200 '98 (International versions only)
- Lexus SC 430 '01 (International versions only)
- Mazda Roadster 1800 RS (NB) '00
- Mazda éfini RX-7 Type R (FD) '91
- Mazda éfini RX-7 Type RS (FD) '96
- Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02
- Mazda RX-7 Type RS (FD) '00
- Mazda RX-7 Type RS-R (FD) '97
- Mazda RX-7 Type RZ (FD) '00
- Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5 - 16 Evolution II '91
- Mercedes-Benz CL 600 '00
- Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG '00
- Mercedes-Benz SL 500 (R129) '98
- Nissan 180SX Type X '96
- Nissan 350Z Gran Turismo 4 Limited Edition (Z33) '05
- Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX (Z31) '83
- Nissan Fairlady Z 300ZX TwinTurbo 2seater (Z32) '89
- Nissan Fairlady Z Version S (Z33) '02
- Nissan SILVIA spec-R AERO (S15) '99
- Nissan SILVIA K's (S13) '88
- Nissan SILVIA K's AERO (S14) '96
- Nissan SKYLINE GTS-R (R31) '87
- Shelby Series One Super Charged '03
- Toyota ALTEZZA AS200 '98 (NTSC-J version only)
- Toyota ARISTO 3.0V '91 (NTSC-J version)
- Toyota ARISTO V300 '00 (NTSC-J version only)
- Toyota SOARER 430SCV '01 (NTSC-J version)
- Toyota SPRINTER TRUENO GT-APEX (AE86) '83
- Toyota SUPRA 3.0GT Turbo A '88
- Toyota SUPRA RZ '97
- TVR Griffith 500 '94
- TVR Tuscan Speed 6 '00
- TVR V8S '91
Prizes[]
Prize Money[]
- 1st: Cr. 1,500
- 2nd: Cr. 500
- 3rd: Cr. 400
- 4th: Cr. 300
- 5th: Cr. 200
- 6th: Cr. 100
Prize Car[]
Successful completion of all 5 races of the FR Challenge awards the player with:
Recommended Cars[]
- Mazda RX-8 Concept (Type-II) '01 (unless if obtained by completing the IB License Test)
- Mercury Cougar XR-7 '67 (unless if obtained by completing the S License Test and unless if it is fully tuned just like the 270R as well)
- NISMO 270R '94 (unless if obtained by completing the IA License Test)
- Pontiac Solstice Coupe Concept '02 (unless if obtained by completing the S License Test)