- "The lightweight open sports cars that changed the world."
- ―In-game description
The Roadster Endurance is an one-make endurance race in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. It is a 40-lap race around Apricot Hill Raceway using only Mazda Roadster/MX-5/Miata models.

The Apricot Hill Raceway, which serves as the venue for this event.
Requirements[]
- International A License
- Mazda Roadsters/MX-5s/Miatas only
- No modifications allowed
Typical Opponents[]
Image | Car | Power (BHP) | Weight (kg) | Notes |
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Mazda Eunos Roadster (NA Special Package) '89 | 116 | 940 | Known as Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA, J) '89 in NTSC-U version and Mazda MX-5 (NA, J) '89 in PAL version. Prize car at this event |
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Mazda Roadster 1.8 RS (NB) '98 | 142 | 1030 | Known as Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8 RS (NB, J) '98 in NTSC-U version and Mazda MX-5 1.8 RS (NB, J) '98 in PAL version. Prize car at this event |
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Mazda Roadster 1800 RS (NB) '00 | 157 | 1070 | Known as Mazda MX-5 Miata 1800 RS (NB, J) '00 in NTSC-U version and Mazda MX-5 1800 RS (NB, J) '00 in PAL version |
Prizes[]
Prize Money[]
- 1st: Cr. 100,000
- 2nd: Cr. 60,000
- 3rd: Cr. 45,000
- 4th: Cr. 35,000
- 5th: Cr. 15,000
- 6th: Cr. 8,000
Prize Cars[]
Victory in this event will award you with one of the following:
- F688/S (NTSC) /Polyphony002 (PAL)
- Mazda Roadster 1.8 RS (NB) '98 Special Color - Sparkle Green Metallic
Tips & Tricks[]
Since the entire field is nothing but Roadsters, don't worry about trying to get a jump on the opponents. Try to focus more on keeping a smooth racing line early to get a wide gap between you and 3rd place. The RS variant pits in after just 3 laps, so use that to your advantage. As for tyres, Hard Racing tyres are recommended since your remains nimble, but also needs fewer stops.
Trivia[]
- This is the only endurance race in GT3 with restrictions on what cars are permitted for the event and restrictions on tuning, compared to the Trial Mountain 2 Hours Endurance which only restricts tuning.
- The event's flyer features the name Roadster 耐久 (taikyu), regardless of the region.
- This is one of two GT3 endurance races in which one or more opponents are also prize cars, the other being the Mistral 78 Laps.