- "A fantastic 2-seater Kei car full of driving fun."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT6's Dealership
The Honda BEAT Version Z '93 is a road car produced by Honda. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6, with the exception of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. The car was overshadowed by its 1991 version in later games.
Colors[]
There are two colors available for this vehicle:
- Blade Silver Metallic
- Everglade Green Metallic
In-game description[]
The Beat defied every kei car convention, and was an instant classic in the making for Honda. It was a convertible model, but what made it totally unique was that it was mid-engined.
It measured 129.9 inches from bumper to bumper, sat 54.9 inches wide and 46.2 inches tall. What's especially notable was the Beat's kerb weight of only 760 kg. The mass was distributed front and rear just like a full size exotic car, with 43 percent over the front wheels and 57 percent over rear. The engine, which was situated immediately behind the cabin, was a 656cc naturally-aspirated inline-3. Despite being classified as a kei engine, it was quite high-tech, featuring a multi-joint throttle and an engine control system related to the company's Formula 1 research. Gear change was performed via a 5-speed manual gearbox that managed the power sent to the rear wheels.
The Beat's handling was in a league of its own. The suspension was tuned for sporty driving, and Honda incorporated different size wheels for the front (13 in.) and rear (14 in.). The brakes were excellent, being fitted with discs on all wheels, the first time in a kei car. Despite the somewhat pricey nature of the Beat, Honda ended up selling 33,672 of this svelte convertible until production was halted in 1998.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 2 | Honda Used Car Dealership | Approx. 9,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Early 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 7,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Honda Dealership | 14,500 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 0+) | 11,013 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Honda Dealership | 14,500 | --- |
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