INFORMATION ON THE SUZUKI ESCUDO !!! This Escudo appears to be the 1996 version (the one found in Gran Turismo 2). The Escudo that appears in Gran Turismo's 3, 4, 5 and 6 is the 1998 version. What's the difference ? The front and sides are pretty much the same, but it's the rear that's the main difference in looks. The 1996 (GT2) Escudo has 2 rear air holes on the back (the Escudo in this video also appears to have the same ones from the game). Other videos on Escudo (when it's red) doesn't have these 2 square dark holes, as the entire rear is opened up, as with the Escudo in Gran Turismo's 3, 4, 5 and 6. Gran Turismo 2 states the car is a Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Version '96, where's the others Suzuki Escudo Dirt Trial/Pikes Peak '98. The 1996 Escudo is a 2.0 Litre, the 1998 a 2.5 Litre. According to Gran Turismo, both the Escudo's have 981 - 985 HP (this video states the 1996 one has 788 HP though, hmm). Both Escudo's are the same performance wise ! Surely there was a mistake some where here, as 800 PS turns out to be 788 HP, which is the Suzuki Cultus Pikes Peak Versions power. The other mistake is the Japanese man claiming this Escudo is a Twin Engine, but the 1995 Escudo was a Twin Engine. Both 96 and 98 Escudo's are almost 1,000 HP, both are 800 KG in weight, both have 270 km/h restricted top speeds and both Accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. In Gran Turismo 6, i tested the Escudo. In Gran Turismo 6, Escudo jumps from Gear 1 to Gear 2 in 1.6 seconds, the Escudo in this video in 1.8 seconds. The game Escudo then gets to Gear 3 in 1.1 seconds, the Escudo in this video, also in 1.1 seconds. The game Escudo then changes to Gear 4 in 1.1 seconds, the one in the video, in 1.2 seconds. The game Escudo then gets to Gear 5 in 1.7 seconds, the Escudo in this video, in 1.2 seconds. From Gear 6 is the big change though. The game Escudo gets to it's final Gear 6 in 2.9 seconds, where's the one in the video, in 1.7 seconds. Overall, it takes the game Escudo 8.4 seconds to final gear from start, and 7 seconds for the real version as seen in the video. The game Escudo takes 2.3 seconds to reach 100 km/h, so maybe perhaps the same or 2.5 seconds for the one in the video ? From @6:01 when it Accelerates, it seems quick. So what speeds was Escudo getting to between @2:18-2:28 in this video ? Let's use the game as an example again ! In Gran Turismo 6, Escudo changes to Gear 2 at 75 km/h, Gear 3 at 110 km/h, Gear 4 at 155 km/h, Gear 5 at 203 km/h and Gear 6 at 256 km/h. Using these, it appears when the Escudo in the video turns to onboard view from 2:18 onwards, it's already doing close to 110 km/h and likely gets to its max speed of 270 km/h before the deceleration begins. From @6:01 in this video, Escudo most likely gets up to 110 km/h before it backs down. Escudo's top speed in Gran Turismo 6 is about 308 km/h (38 over it's actual real speed), so lowering its gear settings can probably make it as the real life version.
Probably Polyphony did the same they did with the Alfa Romeo 155 Touring Car: They made a model of a particular spec racing car but adapted the livery. Despite the GT2 Escudo being modeled after the 1996 V6 2000 Escudo, the livery is the same as the 1998 V6 2500 Escudo.
u do know the suzuki swift or metro is considered one of thebest vehicles of all time right? for its year of release it served its purpose better then anything else on the road
It was too small to have any purpose. So I'm sure it did nothing well. I've owned one. Crappy little car. Converted it to electric when the engine failed.
nah bro, i had a suzuki samurai and it was a fucking beast. my aunt had a grand vitara, it was not as bad ass but it was reliable little suv with 4 wheel drive
Tajima-san is very much a forward-thinker. Alongside his Monster Sport operation he owns a multitude of other businesses centering around research and development; nowadays doing a lot of work in electric car technology. He was among the first in Japan to really work on and experiment with aerodynamics. What he was doing then - 20 years ago - reminds me of what the whole time attack scene is in the midst of right now.
it's kept at a Museum somewhere in Japan, the same car but in red colour, there is a picture of it on google somewhere. I think it will last for a very long time, as it is Tajima's most famous car, and greatest from my opinion.
It's wierd that even knowing about this video since more than a decade now, there's not any recent comments, even with the recent release of the OG Escudo on GT7. This video is the best representation of the original car, and only a few seem to know about it.
It is so crazy, that the driver of this 4-wheel fever dream looked so bored, in the van. 😅 I would look like anyone, after 20 cups of coffee and 4 lines of coke. 😂
3:40 Monster Tajima explains to you how to operate the car after you gained enough credits to buy it... If gran turismo was in real life lmao. I will forever envy mister red shirt guy.
@orkan84 Because WRC has too many regulations. This car is a LOT more powerful than WRC allows, it is larger, has a bigger engine and so forth. Regulations, regulations. A world series for such cars has not been seen since Group B shut down. I hope this was helpful :)
you know, i always thought of making a video of these two drag racing, as Bugatti Veyron will have no chance to compete with it on a Racecourse. In drag race, very close, both can accelerate from 0 - 60mph in 2.5 seconds. Escudo is still better.
+BRAINROTTDAVE more like a couple million if were are talking about purchaseing that car off Tajima That he will never Sell Well over 150k if its a Replica
KSkash Dude you know what's 220 mph ?????? That car does not reach 220 mph ... Btw it's Japan so it's KPH ... That car can barely reach 300 kmh, it wasnlt created to have a crazy to speed but to be very agressive in corners that's why there is a giant wing at the back .
a lotus 48 could probably beat it around a track! yes, the 2004 cars were technically the fastest, although the most monstrous would have to be the 1.5 turbo's that chucked out 1500bhp in quali spec :L
lol you're probably referring to the video game Escudo from the Gran Turismo games, which were pretty fake, especially Gran Turismo 2. It is possible, now that Formula 1 cars are pretty pathetic (unlike 2004 F1's), Escudo can do 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds, and so can F1's of today (as seen on Alonso's Ferrari F1). But to be fair, Escudo will have to race a 1996 Formula 1, because Escudo is from 96, then we will see Escudo win :). On a Racecourse Escudo has no chance against 96 or todays F1's.
![The Evolution of Suzuki ESCUDO Pikes Peak Edition in Gran Turismo [GT2-GT7]](/img/n.gif)
best car in Grand turismo
Teach it truh i Love the car 👍🏻
INFORMATION ON THE SUZUKI ESCUDO !!!
This Escudo appears to be the 1996 version (the one found in Gran Turismo 2). The Escudo that appears in Gran Turismo's 3, 4, 5 and 6 is the 1998 version. What's the difference ? The front and sides are pretty much the same, but it's the rear that's the main difference in looks. The 1996 (GT2) Escudo has 2 rear air holes on the back (the Escudo in this video also appears to have the same ones from the game). Other videos on Escudo (when it's red) doesn't have these 2 square dark holes, as the entire rear is opened up, as with the Escudo in Gran Turismo's 3, 4, 5 and 6. Gran Turismo 2 states the car is a Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Version '96, where's the others Suzuki Escudo Dirt Trial/Pikes Peak '98. The 1996 Escudo is a 2.0 Litre, the 1998 a 2.5 Litre. According to Gran Turismo, both the Escudo's have 981 - 985 HP (this video states the 1996 one has 788 HP though, hmm). Both Escudo's are the same performance wise ! Surely there was a mistake some where here, as 800 PS turns out to be 788 HP, which is the Suzuki Cultus Pikes Peak Versions power. The other mistake is the Japanese man claiming this Escudo is a Twin Engine, but the 1995 Escudo was a Twin Engine. Both 96 and 98 Escudo's are almost 1,000 HP, both are 800 KG in weight, both have 270 km/h restricted top speeds and both Accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds. In Gran Turismo 6, i tested the Escudo. In Gran Turismo 6, Escudo jumps from Gear 1 to Gear 2 in 1.6 seconds, the Escudo in this video in 1.8 seconds. The game Escudo then gets to Gear 3 in 1.1 seconds, the Escudo in this video, also in 1.1 seconds. The game Escudo then changes to Gear 4 in 1.1 seconds, the one in the video, in 1.2 seconds. The game Escudo then gets to Gear 5 in 1.7 seconds, the Escudo in this video, in 1.2 seconds. From Gear 6 is the big change though. The game Escudo gets to it's final Gear 6 in 2.9 seconds, where's the one in the video, in 1.7 seconds.
Overall, it takes the game Escudo 8.4 seconds to final gear from start, and 7 seconds for the real version as seen in the video.
The game Escudo takes 2.3 seconds to reach 100 km/h, so maybe perhaps the same or 2.5 seconds for the one in the video ?
From @6:01 when it Accelerates, it seems quick. So what speeds was Escudo getting to between @2:18-2:28 in this video ?
Let's use the game as an example again ! In Gran Turismo 6, Escudo changes to Gear 2 at 75 km/h, Gear 3 at 110 km/h, Gear 4 at 155 km/h, Gear 5 at 203 km/h and Gear 6 at 256 km/h. Using these, it appears when the Escudo in the video turns to onboard view from 2:18 onwards, it's already doing close to 110 km/h and likely gets to its max speed of 270 km/h before the deceleration begins.
From @6:01 in this video, Escudo most likely gets up to 110 km/h before it backs down. Escudo's top speed in Gran Turismo 6 is about 308 km/h (38 over it's actual real speed), so lowering its gear settings can probably make it as the real life version.
Probably Polyphony did the same they did with the Alfa Romeo 155 Touring Car: They made a model of a particular spec racing car but adapted the livery. Despite the GT2 Escudo being modeled after the 1996 V6 2000 Escudo, the livery is the same as the 1998 V6 2500 Escudo.
@@juanignacioaschura9437 i am sure, GT2 version also states that it is a 1998 car, albeit modeled after this one. Classic PD :)
@@juanignacioaschura9437 Cultus in GT2 is 1995
The only thing Suzuki did not only right, but also astonishingly well. If I ever get to touch it, my life will be fulfilled.
They make a lot of great vehicles and engines. Your just familiar with the "consumer grade" equipment.
u do know the suzuki swift or metro is considered one of thebest vehicles of all time right? for its year of release it served its purpose better then anything else on the road
It was too small to have any purpose. So I'm sure it did nothing well. I've owned one. Crappy little car. Converted it to electric when the engine failed.
nah bro, i had a suzuki samurai and it was a fucking beast. my aunt had a grand vitara, it was not as bad ass but it was reliable little suv with 4 wheel drive
Indeed the Samouraï is a beast
Tajima-san is very much a forward-thinker. Alongside his Monster Sport operation he owns a multitude of other businesses centering around research and development; nowadays doing a lot of work in electric car technology. He was among the first in Japan to really work on and experiment with aerodynamics. What he was doing then - 20 years ago - reminds me of what the whole time attack scene is in the midst of right now.
I wish Gran Turismo 6 had this in Premium with dat sound and dat turbo kick
In Gran Turismo it don`t steer that easily. lol
reduce the downforce and send power 40/60, turn off TCS and that stuff
rear downforce 100% front downforce 0% just for wheelie :)
now i have to buy again my old ps1 and play GT
1:22, all cars should be made sound like this, that right there is just orgasmic...!
Wow thats a hell of a sound! :D
LOVE the giant rear diffuser
massive wheel and giant wing it still so little grip.... it must show what a beast under the bonnet.....
brings back memories of GT2!
it's kept at a Museum somewhere in Japan, the same car but in red colour, there is a picture of it on google somewhere. I think it will last for a very long time, as it is Tajima's most famous car, and greatest from my opinion.
Nasty! Very Nasty! Loved the sound of that V6 Twin Turbo!
Its starting to come back with more and more hillclimbs and stuff but it will never be the same as the original group B
That would be a badass gymkhana car
The speed demon of gran turismo 3
It's wierd that even knowing about this video since more than a decade now, there's not any recent comments, even with the recent release of the OG Escudo on GT7. This video is the best representation of the original car, and only a few seem to know about it.
youtube hides Escudo videos from us!
Tajima san,you still got it !!! Some fresh donuts for everyone !!!
We Just found ken blocks gymkhana 4 car i think. It's amazing. The ones they drive this years is also a 1000hp MONSTER.
I got to meet Mr. Tajima this year. He is a really nice guy.
Beautiful monster
Beautiful..
now thats a proper car. imagine goin round the town in that
and how it did it in pikes peak, i want to see it in action! great vid , great channel, congrats!
probably the best car ever made
crazy kamakaze ....
always wanna see this car doing top gears track..
Or Yatabe.
WOW AMAZING ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This should have been a modern WRC car
a TRUE BEAST!!
That thing changes direction like a fucking RC car!
Handles like a beauty speed like a Demon. Why aren't more cars like this?
THE JAPAN BEAST
holy shit!! if this car actually competed in the group B of the 90's......... there would be oil spilled... lol
あ、ナレーション古谷さんだ
Hard to believe, that this car is only a Little Micro SUV in his „normal“ Form
verygood
Just imagine if group-b was not banned, or group-s was in rallying today. We will see amazing machines like this in finland or corsica!
It is so crazy, that the driver of this 4-wheel fever dream looked so bored, in the van. 😅 I would look like anyone, after 20 cups of coffee and 4 lines of coke. 😂
pilotei essa maquina d+++ nas pistas de granturismo ps1 muito legal
numéro 1 du rally
one of the hardest car to drive
Lo recuerdo de haberlo jugado en gran turismo 2 en Playstation one
Beatifull car.
I remember this car just now cuz I was thinking of the gran turismo for ps1.. I love that car in the game.. Lols
@MrResidentevilfan23 i honestly wonder what time a 981 hp, 800 kg car will do around the top gear track
i so badly want to see this at goodwood!! where is it kept?
Hey, the car that can't turn on Super Speedway! xD Also fun for smashing into the walls of the course! =)
Este piloto é fera!
Check out the size of that diffuser.
so much power for a v6
damn that car is fast...
a unica obra de arte japonesa se tratando de carros!!!!!!
yup, i think the brabham bt52's bmw turbo took the crown as most powerful
This is my favorite car
One word, WEAPON!!!
2:19
and GT3...and GT4...and now GT5 :D i still have it in GT4 though haha
i saw it in gran trismo 3 and fitted it with a turbo to make it 1760hp and jizzed.
a real monster !!!!!!!!!!!
1:22 when the VT....twin turbos kick in.
from the way Escudo handles, it's possible.
F1's with 1500hp ?!... hmm must of been the 80's or 90's, i must check it out.
@TwinTurboRS becuase its a bonkers car
How close is this engine to the H20A? Does it have the same chain-drive cams and oil pump?
I want it
Gran turismo memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
impresionante
i believe it said 600 but it seems more than that ... OMG :-o
3:40 Monster Tajima explains to you how to operate the car after you gained enough credits to buy it... If gran turismo was in real life lmao.
I will forever envy mister red shirt guy.
I wish I was a guy in the suzuki suit at 3:30... :D
all-terain fastest car
1996年スペックのエスクード。【軽さに驚いた。】
重量は817Kg/600PSオーバー/トルクは70Kgf・cm/の2000ccターボエンジン。
大きなウイングで高速域でダウフォースを得た時には車重は1.5〜2倍なるんだろーなあ。トラクションかかる訳だ。
ホイールベースが長いが4WSの採用で旋回性能を確保しているをだろーなあ！
開発途中のマシーンだが田嶋さんだからパイクスピークのゴールが目指せるんだろーなあ！
@orkan84
Because WRC has too many regulations. This car is a LOT more powerful than WRC allows, it is larger, has a bigger engine and so forth. Regulations, regulations. A world series for such cars has not been seen since Group B shut down. I hope this was helpful :)
you know, i always thought of making a video of these two drag racing, as Bugatti Veyron will have no chance to compete with it on a Racecourse. In drag race, very close, both can accelerate from 0 - 60mph in 2.5 seconds. Escudo is still better.
so true :-)
Quale é la prima per te? Italia ha molte belle macchine anche, cosi che un italiano suddetto questo é molto interessante
Thumbs up if you miss GT series too....
Caio Cesar cost me a few years of my life.
this is what group B would have looked like if it hadn't been banned
machine
how do i build one !
@Immaculite Yeah, probably in your GT4 garage!
Where can i buy this car ?
+Tobias Holzapfel That 150k burnin a hole in your pocket?
Yes but its my dream car
+BRAINROTTDAVE more like a couple million if were are talking about purchaseing that car off Tajima That he will never Sell Well over 150k if its a Replica
buy yourself a vitara/sidekick v6... Thank me later.
Lol you'll crash yourself with it and yeah it would prolly cost a few millions .
i made my car 'fly' :P
where are the blade things on the sides DDD:
Does anyone know where the location ?Also if anyone can please translate what Tajima is saying ? Thanks a lot :D
damnnn
@orkan84 because of regulations.
Coming Out Of 3rd Gear Hes Already Going 220mph!
KSkash Dude you know what's 220 mph ?????? That car does not reach 220 mph ... Btw it's Japan so it's KPH ... That car can barely reach 300 kmh, it wasnlt created to have a crazy to speed but to be very agressive in corners that's why there is a giant wing at the back .
suzuki sport? suzuki insanity!
why didn't Top Gear Review this Car??
they need to put it against Bugatti Veyron
nihuya sebe
What you say?
a lotus 48 could probably beat it around a track! yes, the 2004 cars were technically the fastest, although the most monstrous would have to be the 1.5 turbo's that chucked out 1500bhp in quali spec :L
@TwinTurboRS ..................what do you know about it?? i think nothing ajaja
Tajima ＝ MONSTERover 55years old
akira OVAL pretty much
And GT5
Dat spoiler!
lol you're probably referring to the video game Escudo from the Gran Turismo games, which were pretty fake, especially Gran Turismo 2. It is possible, now that Formula 1 cars are pretty pathetic (unlike 2004 F1's), Escudo can do 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds, and so can F1's of today (as seen on Alonso's Ferrari F1).
But to be fair, Escudo will have to race a 1996 Formula 1, because Escudo is from 96, then we will see Escudo win :). On a Racecourse Escudo has no chance against 96 or todays F1's.
this thing could probably out-drag a formula one car, you really think a luxury car designed to be quiet would offer any competition under 200mph?