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Gran Turismo 2/Revisional Differences/December 8, 1999 Build
This is a sub-page of Gran Turismo 2/Revisional Differences.
This page documents revisional differences found in the original North American release of Gran Turismo 2.
Following the initial Japanese retail build, Polyphony Digital rushed to finish the translation process and also made some changes to better suit western audiences.
General Changes
This section documents changes made to data shared by all three regional versions of GT2.
Billboard Updates
| November 28-29 | December 8 |
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.crstims.tsd, the file that houses probability data and graphics used by the dynamic billboards feature, received a minor update in the form of new textures for Autobacs and Falken banners.
Trade Menu
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title_item.tim was updated in this version to replace the background graphic of the list items on the Trade submenu, which used a brushed aluminum design previously seen in Home and Guest Garage car lists of demo builds, so it matches the new design used in Arcade Mode.
Arcade Manufacturer Logos
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Manufacturer logos used in Arcade Mode's Car Selection menu, stored in arc_maker, received a couple changes in this revision. While the text in the Plymouth logo was made larger, both Mercedes-Benz and Renault lost their badges next to the brand names.
Car Additions
The following models didn't exist in the November 28-29 build, being added to the game's data since then:
| 300ZX 2-seater (nax3n) | 300ZX Turbo (naxsn) | 300ZX 2+2 (naxvn) |
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US spec, 1995 year model variants of the Fairlady Z Version S 2seater (nzx3n), 2seater Twin Turbo (nzxsn) and 2by2 (nzxvn) are first found in this version and made available for purchase from the Nissan used car line-up in the North American region. These models feature minor cosmetical changes on their road bodies, while the racing modifications are identical to those of the original JDM vehicles.
Two unused opponents originally set to use the 2seater Twin Turbo are also adapted to use the 300ZX Turbo instead. The original Japanese car data file, gtmode_data.dat, was not updated to account for these cars, meaning they use default performance parts when loaded in the later December 22 build.
| Primera '98 (nep2n) | 200SX '95 (ne14n) | 200SX '98 (ne15n) |
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In a similar fashion to the aforementioned 300ZX, models for Euro-spec versions of the Nissan Primera 2.0Te-V (n2p2n), S14 Silvia K's '95 (ns14n) and Silvia K's Aero '96 (ns15n) were introduced in this build, though they are intended for use in the European version of the game only and as such have no performance data set in usa_gtmode_data.dat or even logo graphic files. The former is normally found in Nissan's new car line-up, while the latter two are listed as used cars.
| GT350 '66 (us36n) | [R]GT350 '66 (us36r) | GT500 '68 (us51n) |
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Updated models for the Shelby GT350 (us35n), its racing modification (us35r) and GT500KR (us50n) first appear in this build of GT2 as separate cars, replacing the old versions as part of Shelby's new car line-up in both North American and European regions. These meshes present marginally different modelling and dimensions, and also are paired with new logo graphic files.
Also first found in this build is the unused aebrr duplicate body of the arcade-only Mazda Familia Rally Car (a2brr). Considering the file rename convention of the US and Euro spec cars above, this might have been yet another regional variant considered for inclusion, being axed shortly afterwards.
Car Updates
A couple car models saw cosmetical changes between the initial Japanese and North American releases:
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The unused Acura NSX '93 racing modification (hnarr) was changed from one resembling that of the Honda NSX Type-R to one based on the GT2-class Team Kunimitsu NSX driven at the 1995 24 Hours of Le Mans, first featured in Gran Turismo as a standalone vehicle.
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The underside panel of the Honda Accord Type-R racing modification (h2arr) changed from the car's name to a KENWOOD logo.
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A Mitsubishi Oil logo was added to the sides of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IV GSR racing modification (mlnnr), the car's shade of white was made colder and parts of its front bumper were redone. These changes are reflected on its 'Rally Car' variant (mlrnr), used in the Arcade Mode Rally Cars section.
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The Exxon variant of the Toyota GT-ONE '99 (t2h9r) present in the original Japanese release was unfinished, using an early body of the Esso-sponsored Toyota GT-ONE '98 (t2g8r) as a placeholder. The Exxon textures were finished and the proper model implemented in the North American release.
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The Shelby Cobra '67 (uscon) saw a minor update to its wheel texture palette, which was made darker.
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Some of the Shelby Series 1 (uss1n) textures, specifically those mapped to the hood and trunk areas, were replaced with higher quality ones, allowing for better-looking stripes.
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Multiple TVR models received a minor update to their braking light texture palette, which was toned down a fair bit. Models affected include the Cerbera LM Edition (v-rbr, pictured), Chimaera 5.0 (vc50n), Cerbera 4.5 (vce5n), Chimaera 4.0 (vch2n), Chimaera 4.5 (vch5n), Cerbera 4.2 (vcrbn) and Cerbera Speed 6 (vcs6n).
Car Logo Updates
570 garage logo files were added in this build, with 54 more being updated. The changes mostly amount to spacing changes or typo removals (or in the case of the Vector W8, to go from one typo to another).
| Filenames | November 28-29 | December 8 |
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| c-30nl--, c-30nm--, c-30rl--, c-30rm-- |
 
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| c427nl--, c427nm--, c427rl--, c427rm-- |
 
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| cc67nl--, cc67nm--, cc67rl--, cc67rm-- |
 
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| cc82nl--, cc82nm--, cc82rl--, cc82rm-- |
 
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| ccamnl--, ccamnm-- |  
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| ccssnl--, ccssnm--, ccssrl--, ccssrm-- |
 
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| czr1nl--, czr1nm--, czr1rl--, czr1rm-- |
 
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| effgnl--, effgnm-- |  
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| effgrl--, effgrm-- |  
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| efmonl--, efmonm-- efmorl--, efmorm-- |
 
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| fp27nl--, fp27nm--, fp27rl--, fp27rm-- |
 
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| fp4trl--, fp4trm-- |  
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| uvw8nl--, uvw8nm-- |  
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| x2asnl--, x2asnm--, x2asrl--, x2asrm-- |
 
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Note: Since none of the road-going Ford Focus models have racing modifications, effgrl-- and effgrm-- are considered unused in all versions of the game.
GT Mode Menu Background Updates
commonpic.dat was updated to modify multiple GT Mode background images.
| November 29 | December 8 |
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The Japanese 'Days' text was originally baked into the background of most GT Mode menu pages; this version removes it so localised icons may be used in its place.
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The Endurance line-up originally contained Japanese text for Apricot Hill 200km and Seattle Circuit 100 Miles baked into its background; this version gets rid of it.
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Acura's home page had its flavor text mostly rewritten to remove the mention of Integras and NSXs being sold as Hondas outside the US. This is a notable change, as the Acura dealer is inaccessible in the original Japanese version of GT2 and the original text would never be seen through regular gameplay.
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The 'CS' logo on Shelby's home page had a registered trademark symbol added to it, pushing the nearby text three pixels to the right. Other menus that use the same logo were left untouched, however.
Japan-Specific Changes
A couple changes first reflected on the December 22 build released in Japan are first seen in the data of this North American version.
Gameplay
Acura versions of Honda models carried over from Gran Turismo originally weren't flagged as geo-restricted, allowing them to spawn as opponents in races alongside their Honda counterparts, despite being unavailable to the player. This version gives them the appropriate flags, matching the models first introduced in GT2.
Arcade Mode Goodies
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Although Japan never got an updated Arcade Mode disc, arc_goodies_jp.tim received the same graphical improvements as its North American counterpart, resulting in brighter icons and list items on the Goodies menu, as well as a header that says 'ENDING CREDITS' instead of 'END CREDITS' on the credits submenu.
GT Mode Menu Background
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The third page of Nissan's new car line-up originally contained English car names and used the same font as the western versions of GT2. This revision changes those aspects of the background image to match the other two pages.
Replay Name Strings
| Car ID | November 28-29 | December 8 |
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| gattn | Audi TT | Audi TT 1.8T quattro |
| gattr | [R]Audi TT | [R]Audi TT 1.8T quattro |
| gb0cn | BMW 320ci | BMW 320Ci |
| gb0cr | [R]BMW 320ci | [R]BMW 320Ci |
| gb84n | BMW 840ci | BMW 840Ci |
| gbc3n | BMW 323ci | BMW 323Ci |
| gbc3r | [R]BMW 323ci | [R]BMW 323Ci |
| gbc8n | BMW 328ci | BMW 328Ci |
| gbc8r | [R]BMW 328ci | [R]BMW 328Ci |
| gm20n | Mercedes-Benz CLK200 Sports | Mercedes-Benz CLK200 Sport |
| gv48n | Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8T | Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T |
| gv48r | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8T | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T |
| gv48s | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8T | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T |
| gv48t | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTi 1.8T | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTI 1.8T |
| gv4gn | Volkswagen Golf GTi | Volkswagen Golf GTI |
| gv4gr | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTi | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTI |
| gv4gs | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTi | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTI |
| gv4gt | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTi | [R]Volkswagen Golf GTI |
| ioesn | Lotus ESPRIT Sports 350 | Lotus ESPRIT Sport 350 |
| iomsn | Lotus Motor Sports ELISE | Lotus Motorsport ELISE |
| n2r4r | Delete | |
| ulgxn | Plymouth Cuda GTX | Plymouth GTX |
A couple cars had their Japan-specific replay names updated in this version. Most of the changes amount to fixing capital letters in BMW and Volkswagen Golf models as well as changing "Sports" into "Sport," but a few others had actual information added or removed, and the cut R33 Skyline GT-R 4Door racing modification (n2r4r) had its blank string changed into the infamous "Delete" typically assigned to unused bodies.
Car Color Strings
| November 28-29 | December 8 |
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| Morocan Red Solid | Moroccan Red Solid |
| Bargundy Metallic | Burgundy Metallic |
| Garnet Red with Champane | Garnet Red with Champagne |
| Viper Bright Silver Metallic / Blue Stripes | Bright Silver Metallic / Blue Stripes |
| Viper Black / Silver Stripes | Black / Silver Stripes |
| Viper Red / Silver Stripes | Red / Silver Stripes |
| Viper Black | Black |
| Viper Red | Red |
| Bora Bora Grren Metallic | Bora Bora Green Metallic |
| Thallium Glay | Thallium Gray |
| Platinum Glay | Platinum Gray |
| Xerus Grey | Xerus Gray |
| Capscum Red | Capsicum Red |
| Colorado Orango | Colorado Orange |
| Methyl Blue | Midnight Blue |
| Quartz Grey Metallic | Quartz Gray Metallic |
| Mineral Grey Metallic | Mineral Gray Metallic |
| Arrow Grey Pearl Effect | Arrow Gray Pearl Effect |
| Steel Grey Metallic | Steel Gray Metallic |
| Siena Red Metallic | Sienna Red Metallic |
| Biarriz Blue Metallic | Biarritz Blue Metallic |
| Meteor Grey Metallic | Meteor Gray Metallic |
| Grey Anthracite | Gray Anthracite |
| Milano Red | Milan Red |
| Silver Grey Metallic | Silver Gray Metallic |
| African Grey Metallic | African Gray Metallic |
| Neptune Grey | Neptune Gray |
| Eclipse Grey | Eclipse Gray |
| Dark Grey Metallic | Dark Gray Metallic |
| Metallic Steel Grey | Metallic Steel Gray |
| Metallic Ducale Grey | Metallic Ducale Gray |
| Blue Lagos Mic | Blue Lagos Mica |
| Solway Grey | Solway Gray |
| Millenium Silver Metallic | Millennium Silver Metallic |
| ダークグリーンM.I.O | ダークグリーンM.I.O. |
| Autum Orange Clearcoat Metallic | Autumn Orange Clearcoat Metallic |
| Wimbiedon White | Wimbledon White |
| Reven Black | Raven Black |
| Candyapple Red | Candy Apple Red |
| Aston Sage Geen Pearl | Aston Sage Green Pearl |
A relatively small amount of western car colors had their respective Japan-specific text strings, as stored in .ccjapanese, changed to fix issues such as bad grammar, typos or change from British English to North American English where applicable. Two Japanese cars, the Toyota Mark II Tourer S (tm2sn) and Mark II Tourer V (tm2vn), also had a period added to one of their color name strings.
North America-Specific Changes
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| High light Silver Metallic | Highlight Silver Metallic |
| Twilight Blue | Twilight Blue Mica |
| 514 | Siberia Blue |
| N Silver Mica | Niagara Silver Mica |
| 505 | Currant Blue Metallic |
| 533 | Honey Blue |
| 545 | Bay Blue |
| Grape purple Mica | Grape Purple Mica |
| Brilliant Black/Spm | Brilliant Black/Silky Pearl Mica |
| 516 | Sunburst Yellow |
| 517 | Shade Green |
| 511 | Grace Green Mica |
| Passion Rose Mica | Passion Rose Mica/Black Bumper |
| Excellent Green Mica | Excellent Green Mica/Black Bumper |
| Aquarius Blue Mica | Aquarius Blue Mica/Black Bumper |
| Indigo Blue Metallic | Indigo Blue Metallic/Black Bumper |
| #Yellow2 | J Limited II/Sunburst Yellow |
| #Green | SR Limited/Sparkle Green Metallic |
| #Blue2 | G Limited/Satellite Blue Mica |
| #b2 Lim | B2 Limited/Twilight Blue Mica |
| #VR lim | VR Limited A/Mica Melrot |
| #Green2 | VR Limited B/Excellent Green Mica |
| #Blue3 | Laguna Blue Metallic |
| #Blue2 | R Limited/Satellite Blue Mica |
| Chaste White type? | Chaste White Type II |
| Brilliant Black typeII | Brilliant Black Type II |
| #Green3 | British Racing Green Type II |
| #Yellow | J Limited/Sunburst Yellow |
| Moon Stone Silver Metallic | Moonstone Silver Metallic |
| 387 | Nighthawk Black Pearl |
| #Gold Metallic | Naples Gold Metallic |
| 418 | Monterey Blue Pearl |
| 377 | Seychelles Green Pearl |
| 354 | Creta White |
| #Green | Aztec Green Pearl |
| #Blue | Captivate Blue Metallic |
| 346 | Everglade Green Metallic |
| Star Light Black Pearl | Starlight Black Pearl |
| Sunight Yellow | Sunlight Yellow |
| 424 | Luminous Yellow |
| 374 | Spray Green Metallic |
| 396 | Firenze Red Pearl |
| 367 | Sienna Orange Pearl |
| 381 | Thyme Green Pearl |
| 379 | Zephyr Blue Metallic |
| #White | Cayman White Pearl |
| Grandprix White | Grand Prix White |
| Grandprix Red | Grand Prix Red |
| 391 | Harvard Blue Pearl |
| #Red | Torino Red Pearl |
| 384 | Dark Amethyst Pearl |
| Captiva Blue Pearl | Captivate Blue Pearl |
| 413 | Midnight Pearl |
| Bayleaf Green | Bay Leaf Green |
| 923 | Crystal White (Side Decal Use) |
| 924 | Crystal White (Body Stripe Use) |
| 928 | Spark Silver Metallic (Side Decal Use) |
| 929 | Spark Silver Metallic (Body Stripe Use) |
| #GGrayM/s | Gun Gray Metallic (Side Decal Use) |
| #GGrayM/b | Gun Gray Metallic (Body Stripe Use) |
| #Black PearlM/s | Black Pearl Metallic (Side Decal Use) |
| 934 | Black Pearl Metallic (Body Stripe Use) |
| 939 | Red Pearl (Side Decal Use) |
| #Red Paerl M | Red Pearl (Body Stripe Use) |
| #GBlueM/s | Grayish Blue Pearl (Side Decal Use) |
| 926 | Grayish Blue Pearl (Body Stripe Use) |
| 931 | Dark Blue Pearl (Side Decal Use) |
| 932 | Dark Blue Pearl (Body Stripe Use) |
| 637 | Hamilton Silver Metallic |
| 659 | Roanne Red Pearl |
| 603 | Ala Moana Green Pearl |
| 613 | Queens Silver |
| Moon Light Blue Pearl | Moonlight Blue Pearl |
| 657 | Lance Blue |
| 599 | Issel Blue Pearl |
| 649 | Finesse Green Pearl |
| 607 | Winning Turquoise Pearl |
| 652 | Meister Blue Metallic |
| 631 | Timber Green Pearl |
| 635 | Nayez Blue Pearl |
| 629 | Turfy Green Metallic |
| 627 | Serrano Blue Pearl |
| 601 | Iris Blue Pearl |
| 622 | Chateau Silver |
| 600 | Ivy Green |
| 610 | Campbell Yellow M/Symphonic Silver M |
| 608 | Canal Blue M/Symphonic Silver M |
| 651 | Fairy White/Symphonic Silver M |
| 650 | Fairy White |
| 604 | Armor Charcoal Gray Pearl |
| 646 | Pinkish Red M/Symphonic Silver M |
| 645 | Pinkish Red Metallic |
| 647 | Fable Green M/Symphonic Silver M |
| #FGreen | Fable Green |
| 654 | Mariana Blue P/Symphonic Silver M |
| 654 | Mariana Blue Two-Tone |
| 611 | Kildare Green Pearl |
| 606 | Imperial Red Pearl |
| 632 | Toscana Black Pearl |
| 648 | Fiji Blue Metallic |
| 653 | Mariana Blue Pearl |
| 614 | Queens Silver Pearl |
| Corse Gray | Coarse Gray |
| #Red1 | Colton Red |
| Champagnish Yellow | Champagne Yellow |
| Sainto Amour Green | Saint Amour Green |
| 664 | Athlete Silver |
| Bayside Blue | Bay Side Blue |
| 675 | Grand Prix Maroon |
| #SCRed | Super Clear Red II |
| 735 | Red Purple |
| 730 | Light Greenish Silver Pearl Metallic |
| 729 | Mediterranean Green Metallic |
| 688 | Spectrum Blue Pearl Metallic |
| 687 | Sparkling Silver |
| #DGreenM | Dark Green Metallic |
| 695 | Dark Green |
| 677 | Greenish Blue Pearl |
| 665 | Yellowish Silver Two-Tone |
| #Cyellow2 | Citrus Yellow Two-Tone |
| 696 | Dark Green Two-Tone |
| 195 | Puro White |
| Pearl White? | Pearl White I |
| 189 | Jade Green Metallic |
| 184 | Off Black Mica |
| 190 | Scuro Gray |
| 555 | 555 Sonic Blue Mica |
| BlackMica/Slate Metallic | Black Mica/Slate Metallic |
| 880 | Flavono Green Metallic/Slate Metallic |
| 857 | Arctic Silver Metallic |
| 861 | Cool Gray Metallic |
| 859 | Garnet Metallic |
| 886 | Prism Yellow Metallic |
| #GBlueM | Gran Blue Mica |
| 864 | Stream Silver Metallic |
| 887 | Prominence Red |
| #CBlueM | Gray Opal |
| 863 | Silver Metallic/Gray Metallic |
| Sparkle Wave Torning | Sparkle Wave Toning |
| 998 | New Sherwood Toning |
| 953 | Adventure Red |
| Jet Liner Silver Metallic | Jetliner Silver Metallic |
| 1003 | Blackish Khaki Metallic |
| Nightshade Toning II | |
| Sonic Shadow Torning | Sonic Shadow Toning |
| Light purple Metallic | Light Purple Metallic |
| 1016 | Pale Rose Metallic Opal |
| Dark Green Mica P.I.O | Dark Green Mica P.I.O. |
| 1025 | Light Turquoise Mica Metallic |
| DeepTeal Metallic | Deep Teal Metallic |
| Bluish Green M.I.O | Bluish Green M.I.O. |
| 994 | Dark Blue Mica Phtalocyanine |
| 908 | Superior White |
| 901 | Olympus White |
| Cordoba Red | |
| 899 | Aleutian Blue |
| 914 | Flash Red |
| 900 | Antes Red |
| 910 | Dark Turquoise Green Metallic |
| 912 | Naples Yellow |
| 917 | Mystical Gray Pearl |
| 913 | Puma Gold Silver Metallic |
| 919 | L'Agean Red Mica |
| 909 | Dark Classic Jade Pearl |
.cclatain, which stores color name strings used by North American and European versions of the game, received all updates made to the aforementioned Latin strings, as well as several others made to English names of Japanese cars, with the purpose of fixing grammar, spacing and, in multiple cases, filling slots originally occupied by placeholders.
