Conquer Gran Turismo 5's most challenging Expert Challenges, including the Historic Racing Car Cup and Cote d'Azur, with expert strategies and car tuning tips.
Walkthrough
- 1Acquire the Toyota 7 Race Car '70: Reach B-Spec Level 21 and win the 'Like The Wind' challenge in the Extreme Series.
- 2Tune the Toyota 7 Race Car '70: Immediately change the oil, install a High RPM Range Turbo Kit, and fit the best available tires. Aim for approximately 943 HP and 715 PP.
- 3Historic Racing Car Cup - Deep Forest Raceway (A-Spec): Set Transmission Top Speed to 224 mph. Focus on staying close to the Chapparal 2J Race Car and maintaining lap times between 1:10 and 1:15. Stick to the driving line as the car can slide easily.
- 4Historic Racing Car Cup - Cote d'Azur (A-Spec): Set Transmission Top Speed to 174 mph. The key is to get into first place quickly and maintain it. The Chapparal 2J Race Car often starts in first, making it challenging. If struggling, restart the race selection until the 2J starts further back in the pack. Aim for a winning time around 8:00.000.
- 5Historic Racing Car Cup - Cote d'Azur (B-Spec): Use Racing Medium tires with the same car setup. This race is 8 laps. The primary challenge is your B-Spec driver's tendency to crash.
SPECIAL DRIVING STRATEGY FOR COTE D' AZUR (B-Spec):
- The first 30 seconds are unpredictable; focus on pacing.
- Around 45 seconds, at the big left hairpin, Pace Down to get the driver out of the red zone.
- The driver tends to crash at the chicane (around 1 minute mark) and the final right turn.
- After the chicane, Pace Up once, then Pace Down once or twice.
- After the final right turn, Pace Up three times rapidly to encourage passing, then Pace Down immediately for the back straightaway.
- Establish a rhythm: Pace Up x3, Pace Down on back straight, navigate chicane, Pace Up x1, Pace Down x1, navigate final turn, repeat.
- Winning requires consistency, but even with this strategy, losses are common. Persistence is key.
- Deep Forest Raceway (B-Spec): Set Transmission Top Speed back to 224 mph. Enjoy being in first place after about a minute. Be mindful of the 2J opponent.
Tips
- The Chapparal 2J Race Car is a formidable opponent due to its speed and acceleration.
- Patience and precise driving are crucial for winning these difficult races.
- Restarting races until the AI opponents (specifically the 2J) start in less advantageous positions can significantly ease the difficulty.
- In B-Spec, managing the driver's aggression and preventing crashes is paramount, especially on challenging tracks like Cote d'Azur.
100% Human-Written. AI Fact-Checked. Community Verified. Learn how AntMag verifies content