MR - Middle engine, rear drive

Learn the secrets of MR (Middle engine, Rear drive) cars in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. Understand their sensitive steering, weight distribution, and how to master them for expert-level speed.

Alright, let's talk about MR cars in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec. You might already know this from watching F1, but if you're all about speed, the best setup is usually an engine right in the middle. Why? Because putting the heaviest part of the car, the engine, smack-dab in the center gives you way more control when you're taking corners.

So, what exactly is an MR car? It stands for Middle engine, Rear drive. The cool thing is, the front of the car is super light. This means the steering is incredibly sensitive – it'll react to the slightest nudge. Plus, with the engine sitting towards the middle, the weight is perfectly distributed over the rear wheels. This translates to awesome power delivery on the road. You can even brake hard, and an MR car is much less likely to fishtail out of control.

Now, as a sports car setup, MR is pretty much ideal. But here's the catch: they're not the easiest cars to get a handle on. You've got to make sure the car is perfectly balanced. While they're amazing for pushing the limits around corners, they're really unforgiving if you make a mistake. But, if you can get the hang of it, these cars can be unbelievably fast. That's why the pros often choose MR cars.