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Autobacs ARTA Garaiya GT300

GT300Autobacs
300 hp
Horsepower
1100 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
2002
Year

Autobacs ARTA Garaiya GT300 (GT300)

The Autobacs ARTA Garaiya GT300 is a wildly distinctive Japanese GT racer from the golden era of JGTC, built around the striking Nissan-based Mid4/Garaiya concept and turned into a serious silhouette-style endurance weapon for the GT300 class. It’s equal parts show car and race car, with a compact mid-engine layout and a famously unique body shape that makes it instantly recognizable in any grid.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: Naturally aspirated 3.5L V6 race engine (mid-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~300 hp (BoP-limited GT300 spec)

  • Redline: ~8,500–9,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential

  • Weight: ~1,100 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,420 mm long × 1,860 mm wide × 1,150 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,575 mm

  • Tires: Racing slicks on lightweight center-lock wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated racing discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Garaiya GT300 feels like a compact, agile, and surprisingly lively GT car that rewards commitment through corners. With its short wheelbase and mid-engine balance, it turns in eagerly and can change direction with real enthusiasm, but it also asks for respect on corner exit where the rear can become loose if you rush the throttle. It’s not about brute force — it’s about momentum, precision, and making the chassis work for you.

Engine & Sound: The naturally aspirated V6 delivers a crisp, metallic, high-revving GT soundtrack with a hard-edged mechanical note that suits the car’s aggressive personality. Power builds cleanly through the mid-range and comes alive near the top end, making the car feel responsive and eager rather than overpowering. In the simulator, the sound helps reinforce the car’s race-bred, analog character.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Excellent rotation and very strong agility in medium-speed sections; can feel nervous if you unsettle it on entry.

  • Traction: Good grip overall, but rear traction can be tricky on cold tires or with aggressive throttle application.

  • Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring, with enough bite to attack deep into braking zones.

  • Top Speed: Respectable rather than class-leading, with performance shaped heavily by BoP and setup.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it smoothly and keep the platform settled. The Garaiya rewards early rotation, tidy steering inputs, and patience on power — especially in technical sections where its compact size and balance can really shine. It’s a great choice for drivers who like a car that feels nimble and interactive rather than planted and clinical.

Livery & Aesthetics: The ARTA Garaiya is one of the most memorable GT cars of its era, with a futuristic, almost concept-car silhouette that stands out immediately. The Autobacs/ARTA branding and bold Japanese motorsport liveries suit its sharp bodywork perfectly, and the car looks every bit as exotic in the simulator as it did in real-world JGTC paddocks.

Whether you're running hot laps or battling through a GT300 field, the Autobacs ARTA Garaiya GT300 brings a rare blend of personality, agility, and old-school Japanese racing charm to the sim.