- For other similarly-named races in the series, see MR Challenge (disambiguation).
- "理想の運動性能をもつマシンが集結。繊細さと大胆さで勝利をもぎとれ (A collection of machines with ideal driving performance. Win victory with subtlety and boldness.)"
- ―In-game description (NTSC-J version)
- "A collection of machines with ideal handling characteristics allowing boldness and finesse in handling."
- ―In-game description (International versions)
- "The challenge for all Midship-engine, Rear-drive configure machines to win."
- ―Background flyer text
The MR Challenge is a 5-race series found in the Beginner League in Gran Turismo 4. Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive cars are required to enter these events.
Races[]
| Circuit | Number of laps | Race distance | Start type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner Course | 5 laps | 3.85 km (2.39 mi) | Rolling start |
| Autumn Ring Reverse | 2 laps | 5.9 km (3.7 mi) | Rolling start |
| New York Reverse | 2 laps | 8.34 km (5.18 mi) | Rolling start |
| Fuji Speedway '90s | 2 laps | 8.8 km (5.5 mi) | Standing start |
| El Capitan | 2 laps | 9.58 km (5.95 mi) | Standing start |
AI Opponents[]
An asterisk indicates a car that is available from the start in arcade mode.
| Image | Car | Power (HP) | Weight (kg) | Tires | PWR (kg/HP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ASL Garaiya '02* | 197 | 800 | Sports Medium | 4.060 | |
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Honda NSX Type R '02* | 291 | 1270 | Sports Medium | 4.364 | |
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Honda NSX Type S Zero '97 | 285 | 1270 | Sports Medium | 4.456 | |
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Lotus Elise '00 | 120 | 714 | Sports Medium | 5.95 | |
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Lotus Elise Type 72 '01 | 120 | 756 | Sports Medium | 6.3 | |
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Lotus Esprit Turbo HC '87 | 214 | 1146 | Sports Medium | 5.355 | Prize car at this event |
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Opel Speedster '00* | 144 | 850 | Sports Medium | 5.902 | |
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Renault Sport Clio V6 24V '00 | 249 | 1335 | Sports Medium | 5.361 | Known as Renault Sport Lutecia V6 24V '01 in NTSC-J version |
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Toyota MR2 GT-S '97 | 243 | 1270 | Sports Medium | 5.226 | |
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Vauxhall VX220 '00 | 144 | 850 | Sports Medium | 5.902 | Available in the PAL version only |
Other Allowed Cars[]
- Lotus Elise Sport 190 '98
- Lotus Esprit Sport 350 '00
- Lotus Motor Sport Elise '99
- Pagani Zonda C12 '00
- RUF 3400S '00
- Tommy Kaira ZZ-S '00
- Toyota MR-S S Edition '99
- Toyota MR2 G-Limited '97
Recommended cars[]
You can win using the Cadillac CIEN Concept '02 that you can win at Rally of Umbria.
Prizes[]
Prize Money[]
- 1st: Cr. 2,000
- 2nd: Cr. 1,000
- 3rd: Cr. 500
- 4th: Cr. 400
- 5th: Cr. 300
- 6th: Cr. 200
Prize Car[]
Trivia[]
- Unlike most events that reuse flyer art from their GT3 counterparts, the event's flyer art retains the description text printed on the flyer from GT3.
- This is one of two GT4 beginner events where one of the opponents is also a prize car, the other being the Sports Truck Race.