- "実在のサーキットを転戦するリアルな闘い (Realistic battles on real circuits.)"
- ―In-game description (NTSC-J version)
- "A serious competition that uses a chain of real-life race tracks."
- ―In-game description (International versions)
Real Circuit Tours (named as World Circuit Tour in the NTSC-U version) is an Extreme Hall event in Gran Turismo 4. As its name implies, all circuits of this event are all real-life tracks from around the world that are featured in the game, in which the player battles prototype race cars and Gran Turismo original race cars.
Races in Real Circuit Tours[]
| Circuit | Number of laps | Race distance | Start type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuka Circuit | 6 laps | 34.86 km (21.66 mi) | Standing start |
| Twin Ring Motegi Road Course | 8 laps | 38.4 km (23.9 mi) | Rolling start |
| Tsukuba Circuit | 15 laps | 30.6 km (19.0 mi) | Rolling start |
| Laguna Seca Raceway | 10 laps | 36 km (22 mi) | Rolling start |
| Infineon Raceway Sports Car Course | 9 laps | 36.54 km (22.70 mi) | Rolling start |
| Fuji Speedway 2005 GT | 8 laps | 36.24 km (22.52 mi) | Standing start |
| Circuit de la Sarthe 1 | 3 laps | 40.95 km (25.45 mi) | Rolling start |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 2 laps | 41.66 km (25.89 mi) | Rolling start |
Typical Opponents[]
| Image | Car | Power (HP) | Weight (kg) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AMG Mercedes CLK-GTR Race Car '98 | 785 | 1000 | |
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Audi R8 Race Car '01 | 783 | 900 | |
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Bentley Speed 8 Race Car '03 | 785 | 900 | |
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BMW McLaren F1 GTR Race Car '97 | 602 | 950 | |
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BMW V12 LMR Race Car '99 | 787 | 900 | |
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Chevrolet Camaro LM Race Car '01 | 592 | 1160 | |
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Ford GT LM Race Car '02 | 606 | 1140 | |
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Ford GT LM Race Car Spec II '04 | 606 | 1130 | |
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Gillet Vertigo Race Car '04 | 888 | 780 | |
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Jaguar XJR-9 Race Car '88 | 914 | 894 | Not available in the NTSC-J version |
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Mazda 787B Race Car '91 | 791 | 830 | |
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Mazda RX-7 LM Race Car '01 | 501 | 1080 | |
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MINOLTA Toyota 88C-V Race Car '89 | 906 | 850 | |
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Nissan GT-R Concept LM Race Car '02 | 616 | 1100 | |
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Nissan R89C Race Car '89 | 908 | 900 | |
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Nissan R92CP Race Car '92 | 938 | 900 | |
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Nissan R390 GT1 Race Car '98 | 789 | 1000 | |
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Peugeot 905 Race Car '92 | 798 | 750 | Not available in the NTSC-J version |
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PlayStation Pescarolo C60/Judd Race Car '04 | 793 | 900 | |
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Sauber Mercedes C9 Race Car '89 | 927 | 893 | |
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Toyota 7 Race Car '70 | 788 | 620 | |
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Toyota GT-One Race Car (TS020) '99 | 764 | 900 |
Prizes[]
Prize Money[]
- 1st: Cr. 15,000
- 2nd: Cr. 7,500
- 3rd: Cr. 5,000
- 4th: Cr. 4,000
- 5th: Cr. 1,500
- 6th: Cr. 800
Prize Car[]
Trivia[]
- The event's flyer image is taken from a 2003 European Touring Car Championship race at Estoril, Portugal.