GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game - Game Guide
- Chris SIRA
- Jul 10
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 11
GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game' or simply GTR2 to many of us- was the second of many Sim Racing titles from Swedish developer/publisher SimBin (later Sector3 studios, now KW Studios Ltd.) released in 2006 for Windows.
The game simulates the official FIA GT Championship racing series from 2003 and 2004, as well as the Spa 24 Hours and includes Single Player and Multiplayer modes, Practise, Time Trials, Race Weekends and Championships.
GTR 2 also increases the car count from its predecessors' 14 to... well, anywhere between 16 (as currently listed on Steam) to 39 or 140 (likely mods being counted).
Car List (39) Source
2003 BMW M Coupé
2004 BMW M3 GTR
2003 Chevrolet Corvette C5.R
2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5.R
2003 Chrysler Viper GTS-R
2004 Chrysler Viper GTS-R
2004 Dodge Viper Competition Coupe
2004 Ferrari 360 GTC
2003 Ferrari 360 Modena
2004 Ferrari 360 Modena
2003 Ferrari 550 Maranello GTS
2004 Ferrari 550 Maranello GTS
2003 Ferrari 575 GTC
2004 Ferrari 575 GTC
2003 Gillet Vertigo
2004 Gillet Vertigo
2003 Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT
2004 Lamborghini Murciélago R-GT
2003 Lister Storm
2004 Lister Storm
2003 Lotus Motor Sport Elise
2004 Lotus Motor Sport Elise
2004 Maserati MC12 GT1
2003 Morgan Aero 8
2003 Mosler MT900R
2004 Nissan 350Z
2003 Porsche 911 Biturbo
2004 Porsche 911 Biturbo
2003 Porsche 911 GT2
2003 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
2004 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup
2003 Porsche 911 GT3-RS
2004 Porsche 911 GT3-RS
2004 Porsche 911 GT3-RSR
2003 Saleen S7-R
2004 Saleen S7-R
2003 Seat Toledo GT
2004 TVR T400R
Maserati Coupé
Track List (34 inc. variations) Source
Anderstop GP
Anderstop South
Barcelona GP
Barcelona National
Brno 2003
Brno 2004
Donington Park 2003
Donington Park 2004
Donington Park National
Dubai Autodrome Club
Dubai Autodrome GP
Dubai Autodrome International
Dubai Autodrome National
Enna Pergusa
Estoril
Hockenheim GP
Hockenheim International
Hockenheim National
Imola
Magny-Cours 2003
Magny-Cours 2004
Magny-Cours National
Monza 2003
Monza 2004
Monza Junior
Oschersleben 2003
Oschersleben 2004
Oschersleben B
Spa Francorchamps 2003
Spa Francorchamps 2004
Valencia GP
Valencia Long
Valencia National
Zhuhai
Some significant Tracks of the period were included such as Imola, Donington Park, Hockenheim, Dubai Autodrome and SIRA-favourite Magny-Cours which has been sorely missed from many Sim Racing titles since!
The game was even better received than its predecessor and is still regarded by Sim Racers as one of the best titles in Sim Racing history.
Since release, the title has been heavily modded by the community such as adding new Cars including open-wheelers ; hundreds of add-on tracks such as the infamous Nordschleife ; and VR and 4K support.
SimBin renamed themselves to Sector3 in 2014, before being acquired in January 2022 by German automotive parts manufacturer KW Automotive who renamed the the company to KW Studios. KW Studios would go on to create RaceRoom Racing Experience in 2013.
Fun Fact
GTR 3 was planned, but cancelled. Some consider forthcoming title Project Motor Racing as a spiritual successor to the GTR series.
Release Date
2006
September 14 (later in North America and Australia)
Platform(s)
Windows
VR
Yes
(using third-party VR)
Cars
16 (Steam)
Tracks / Layouts
15 / 34
Metacritic Ratings
PC - 90%
Game Engine
gMotor1 / ISImotor
Developers / Publishers
Blimey! Games + SimBin Studios AB / Viva Media + 10tacle Publishing
Screenshots
The good
One of the 2000's most highly regarded PC Sim Racing titles, alongside its predecessor GTR
A superb selection of GT cars, many more than in GTR
Great Track selection, some rarely seen since in Sim Racing titles (Magny-Cours for example)
Has been heavily modded since release - with hundreds of Cars and Tracks available from sources such as Overtake.gg (formerly Race Department)
The less good
Nothing SIRA can think of!
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