- "風や太陽を味方にしたオープンエアスポーツが速さを競う (Open-air sports where the wind and sun are your allies compete for speed.)"
- ―In-game description (NTSC-J version)
- "Battle for speed in convertible sports cars."
- ―In-game description (International versions)
The Spider & Roadster is a Beginner League event in Gran Turismo 4 for convertible cars.
Races[]
All races are 2 laps long.
Circuit | Race distance | Start type |
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Twin Ring Motegi East Short Course | 6.84 km (4.25 mi) | Rolling start |
Trial Mountain Circuit Reverse | 7.96 km (4.95 mi) | Standing start |
Infineon Raceway Sports Car Course | 8.12 km (5.05 mi) | Rolling start |
AI Opponents[]
Image | Car | Power (HP) | Weight (kg) | Tires | PWR (kg/HP) | Notes |
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Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0i V6 24V '01 | 216 | 1450 | Sports Medium | 6.712 | |
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BMW Z4 '03 | 228 | 1365 | Sports Medium | 5.986 | |
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Fiat Barchetta Giovane Due '00 | 198 | 1090 | Sports Medium | 5.505 | |
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Lotus Elise '00 | 198 | 714 | Sports Medium | 3.606 | |
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Mazda Eunos Roadster SR-Limited (NA) '97 | 195 | 980 | Sports Medium | 5.025 | Known as Mazda MX-5 Miata SR-Limited (NA, J) '97 in NTSC-U version and Mazda MX-5 SR-Limited (NA, J) '97 in PAL version |
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Mazda Roadster 1800 RS (NB) '00 | 197 | 1070 | Sports Medium | 5.431 | Known as Mazda MX-5 Miata 1800 (NB, J) '00 in NTSC-U version and Mazda MX-5 1800 (NB, J) '00 in PAL version |
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Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor '98 | 192 | 1325 | Sports Medium | 6.901 | |
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MG TF160 '03 | 198 | 1150 | Sports Medium | 5.808 | |
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MGF '97 | 197 | 1070 | Sports Medium | 5.431 | |
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Nissan Fairlady Z Roadster (Z33) '03 | 282 | 1650 | Sports Medium | 5.851 | Known as Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) '03 in international versions |
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Opel Speedster '00 | 195 | 850 | Sports Medium | 4.358 | |
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Peugeot 206 CC '01 | 194 | 1190 | Sports Medium | 6.134 | |
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Toyota MR2 GT-S '97 | 244 | 1269 | Sports Medium | 5.200 | Use not permitted by players as it is not a convertible car |
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Toyota MR-S S Edition '99 | 200 | 970 | Sports Medium | 4.85 | Known as Toyota MR2 Spyder '99 in NTSC-U version and Toyota MR2 S Edition '99 in PAL version |
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Vauxhall VX220 '00 | 195 | 850 | Sports Medium | 4.358 | Available in the PAL version only |
Other Allowed Cars[]
- AC Cars 427 S/C '66
- Honda CR-X del Sol SiR '92
- Honda S2000 Type V '00
- Lotus Elise Sport 190 '98
- Nissan SILVIA Varietta (S15) '00
- RUF 3400S '00
- Shelby Cobra 427 '67
- Tommy Kaira ZZ-S '00
- TVR Griffith 500 '94
Prizes[]
Prize Money[]
- 1st Cr. 3,000
- 2nd Cr. 1,000
- 3rd Cr. 500
- 4th Cr. 400
- 5th Cr. 300
- 6th Cr. 200
Prize Car[]
- Chrysler Prowler '02 (NTSC,J, NTSC-U and PAL versions)
- Hyundai Tuscani CCS '03 (NTSC-K version)
Recommended Cars[]
Trivia[]
- The Toyota MR2 GT-S '97 can appear as an opponent car, despite its use not being allowed by players as it is not a convertible car.
- This is one of two GT4 beginner events that reward the player with a special car, the other being the 4WD Challenge. Additionally, it is one of four beginner events in the game where the player is rewarded with a prize car that is also available from the start in Arcade Mode, the others being the Lightweight K Cup, the Sunday Cup, and the aforementioned 4WD Challenge.