Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec is a racing simulation game created by Polyphony Digital for the PlayStation 2, launched in 2001. The game offers more than 150 carefully crafted vehicles and includes various race types such as championships and endurance challenges. It is notable for its enhanced graphics, immersive effects, and a wide selection of licensed music. Multiplayer options allow for split-screen racing and system linking accommodating up to six players.
More than two years in the making, Gran Turismo 3 A-spec features over 150 detailed cars -- each composed of more than 4,000 polygons -- 60 beginner, amateur and professional championship races, as well as ten endurance races and ten rally races. In addition to all-new special effects, such as sun glare, heat distortion and reflections, Gran Turismo 3 A-spec also offers up a soundtrack of more than 20 licensed tracks, and an even better replay mode with TV-style camera views. Two players can go head-to-head via split-screen and up to six can duke it out by linking multiple systems together via i.LINK. Released worldwide in 2001, Gran Turismo 3 a-Spec was designed by Polyphony Digital.