- "With its tremendous performance and 6-speed gearbox, this kart proves fast enough for full-size tracks."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Gran Turismo RACING KART 125 Shifter is a 125 cc go-kart which appears in Gran Turismo 6, Gran Turismo Sport, and Gran Turismo 7. Unlike other karts in the series, it features a 6-speed manual gearbox as opposed to the usual 1-speed automatic.
Colors[]
Sixteen colors are available in GT6, all of which are unnamed in-game:
- White/Black
- Light-Gray/Black
- Dark-Gray/White
- Black/White
- Red/White
- Orange/Black
- Blue/White
- Purple/White
- Red/Black
- Orange/Black
- Yellow/Black
- Green/Black
- Cyan/Black
- Orange/White
- Cyan/White
- Green/White
In GT Sport and GT7, thirty-two colors are available; each color has its assigned number (both in color name and on the kart) in-game:
- No.1 White/Black
- No.2 Gray/Black
- No.3 Dark Gray/White
- No.4 Black/White
- No.5 Light Yellow/Black
- No.6 Yellow/Black
- No.7 Greenish Yellow/White
- No.8 Light Green/Black
- No.9 Green/Black
- No.10 Light Green/Black
- No.11 Greenish Cyan/White
- No.12 Bright Green/White
- No.13 Bright Green/White
- No.14 Green/White
- No.15 Light Cyan/Black
- No.16 Cyan/White
- No.17 Dark Light Blue/Black
- No.18 Dark Blue/Black
- No.19 Blue/White
- No.20 Bright Blue/White
- No.21 Light Dark Blue/White
- No.22 Purple/White
- No.23 Light Purple/Black
- No.24 Pink/White
- No.25 Redish Pink/White
- No.26 Red/White
- No.27 Light Pink/Black
- No.28 Lighter Pink/Black
- No.29 Light Dark Beige/Black
- No.30 Begie/Black
- No.31 Orange/White
- No.32 Dark Orange/White
In-game description[]
- "This go-kart-like vehicle is a Gran Turismo original. Equipped with a sequential 6-speed manual transmission and a capable engine, it behaves much like a formula race car. In fact, it can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h, depending on the gear ratio. Don't let its appearance fool you. This is one mean puppy."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
A tubular steel frame with simple mechanisms, and a small seat with a bare engine. From their looks, racing karts are often seen as the entry point to motorsports. However, in reality the name covers a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and there are those that are almost sub-formula cars. The Shifter Kart introduced here is one of those examples.
The Shifter Kart is basically the same as a standard kart, but the major difference is that it is equipped with a 6-speed transmission and front brakes. The 6-speed transmission is combined with a dry clutch, requiring the driver to operate the clutch when stopped, or after a spin. The shifting of gears is done by pushing or pulling the lever next to the steering wheel. Depending on the gear ratio the top speed can reach up to 200 km/h, so they are often raced on full-size automotive circuits.
The front brakes are installed to control this high speed range, but it is also possible to now change the brake balance from the front to the rear. This is used as a means to change control characteristics, and the car can now be set up with much more detail than a standard kart with only rear brakes.
This is a fully fledged race machine used to train top drivers. Drive and feel for yourself the level of performance that will change your image of racing karts.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 6 | Gran Turismo Dealership | 10,000[1] | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport | Gran Turismo Brand Central[2] | 10,000 | Watch the two video lessons in the Racing Etiquette section of Sport Mode[3] |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Gran Turismo Brand Central | 10,000 | --- |