GTR FIA GT Racing Game

by Viva Media

Product Features

• Realistic racing simulation with original FIA GT Series cars and courses
• Over 70 different opponents on 10 legendary race courses
• Highly realistic opponent AI giving a total race experience
• 3 playing modes; dynamic weather changes during the race
• Unrestricted game save and reload function; intense multiplayer action

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00092CJLW
• Item model number: 00195
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #806 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #15 in Software > Games > PC Games > Racing & Flying

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

GTR is the most realistic racing simulation ever. Experience the original FIA GT Championship first-hand on your PC as you pit your skills against over 70 different opponents on all 10 legendary race courses such as Magny-Cours, Barcelona, and Monza. Developed by racing professionals, GTR is the most realistic racing experience ever.

Features:

• Original FIA GT Series cars and courses
• Three playing modes for newcomers, experienced players, and simulation pros including intense multiplayer action
• Real racing teams featuring over 70 race cars, including the Porsche 911, Viper GTS-R, BMW Z3 M, and Ferrari 550 Maranello
• Highly realistic opponent AI giving a total race experience
• Dynamic weather changes during the race
• Unrestricted game save and reload function
• MOTEC analysis software: GTR uses the analysis software used by real racing teams
• Based on real-life FIA GT team telemetry data
• Live track technology: course conditions change as the race progresses
• Online: download additional game content from www.gtr-game.com

Product Description

GTR is by far the most realistic racing game ever created for the PC. Featuring the real GT racing teams, you can Race the Chrysler Viper GTS-R, Porsche 996 GT3, Ferrari 575 Maranello, Corvette C5-R and many more cars in the original FIA GT Championship first-hand on your PC. Pit your skills against over 70 different opponents on all 10 legendary racecourses such as Monza, Donington Park, Magny-Cours and Barcelona. Developed by racing professionals, GTR let’s you GET REAL!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GTR FIA GT Racing Game PC, May 8, 2005

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Herschel Greenberg (Chino, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GTR FIA GT Racing Game (Video Game)

If you have any interest in racing games, and you own a PC, then this is the game for you. Two words: Incredibly Detailed. You can customize nearly every aspect of the game. For example, want to drive in the cockpit view but can't see over the dashboard? No problem - use the hotkeys to adjust the drivers seat. You can even tell the game to add driver head movement so you can actually look through a turn the way real drivers do. You can adjust every part of the car to make it handle exactly how you want it to handle.
The graphics are fantastic. You can adjust so many graphic settings that it should run on most computers. The car detials are exact, though most of the race car sponsors are unfamiliar to me. The cars have different paint schemes and customizations. Even the cockpits are exact replicas of the real sports cars.
The gameplay is near perfect. That is, you can modify the game to make it as hard as you want it to be. The cars all exhibit real physics with down forces and tire wear just to name a few. The game gives you three modes to play, from Arcade mode to Simulation. Remember, this game is designed as a simulator, so the game has a steep learning curve. I recommend a good two analog stick game pad to get the most out the game. And practice changing the setting to make the game comfortable to play.
Overall, the game is fun and deep, with excellent graphics and sound. What more could you want in your race car driving simulation?

---Update: For a game with so many settings, you can't adjust the number of laps in the arcade mode. Seems like they should have added that. Also, the game is very hard. I have spent most of my time playing in Arcade mode. Just be prepared to practice,

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GTR outshines GPL, October 12, 2005

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Anthony Dickey (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GTR FIA GT Racing Game (Video Game)

Just got the game last night (mid-October 2005) and did the normal, for me, up all night tweak, play, tweak more, play more. This game offers everything GPL (Grand Prix Legends) does but in most areas it is better. The physics is more up to date, the sounds totally immersive and the upside is endless.
A major advantage GTR offers over GPL is that its 'innards' are a known commodity. Unlike, GPL, many mods already exist; you wlll not need to wait for someone to create new tracks, cars, utilities etc., they are already available. Best news of all is that you can use all the skills you have mastered in previous sims. Within a night I was already within five seconds of the AI in full simulation mode.
The standard cars are great and the add-ons from around the world may be as equally good. Most of the additional tracks you learned in GPL are available and may be an improvement over the originals.
To get the most out of the game some tweaking and/or hardware upgrades may be needed to, but that's somewhat normal for most of us. The menus could be easier to get from one function to another and some of the in game graphics are sacrificed for playability and the game loads reallllly slow, but after a few minutes those issues go away.
Warning: GTR makes you work, HARD. But the reward in self-satisfaction is unbeatable. Please also note that the same firm, SIMBIN, just launched GT Legends, another great effort if the demo is any indication, so they are committed to bringing really great titles to our community. The game is not perfect, but it is the best 'upgrade' to GPL I have played.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best racing sim on the market, May 27, 2005

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George (The Midwest) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GTR FIA GT Racing Game (Video Game)

This is, without doubt, the best racing sim on the market. Models are outstanding, physics are tops, sounds are awesome, support is excellent, and the 3 new add-ons are definitely meant for the American market: the creators of GTR have already added 3 ovals to satisfy left-turn-itis... You have 3 levels of difficuly: Arcade, Semi-pro, and Simulation. Simulation is very difficult, while Arcade is quite easy. Lots of cars, lots of tracks, lots of options. Have fun!!