The Daihatsu Midget II D-Type '98 is a road car produced by Daihatsu. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6, with the exception of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec.
Colors[]
The player can choose six colors upon buying this car.
- White
- Off Black Mica
- Red
- Red Mica
- Emerald Green Metallic
- Yellow
In-game description[]
"Often used as a "driving billboard"; an ultra-small truck that is almost like riding a motorcycle."
Inheriting the name "Midget", which had ceased production in 1971, was the new Midget II. Though the original Midget took on a simple front wheel and double rear wheel tricycle design, the Midget II adopted a 4-wheel layout for safety. While a two-person model was added later, the base model was a one-seater, inheriting the motorcycle-like feel of the original model.
With a length of 109.8 inches and a width of 50.9 inches, it was 7 inches shorter than the original, while its width was the same. Minimum turning radius was an amazing 11.8 ft. While the maximum payload was quite small, only 150 kg, there was little complaint since it was only intended for light work, such as neighborhood deliveries. With frog-like headlights and the front nose-mounted spare tire, its visual impact was excellent. It also saw much use as a mobile billboard.
The engine was a 659 cc 3-cylinder SOHC mounted under the driver's seat, and was rear wheel drive. The suspension utilized struts in the front and rigid leaf springs in the rear. At first, only a single-seat 4-speed manual transmission model was available, but with the increase of private owners, a column shift 3-speed automatic and 2-seater models were added. In 1997, a cargo-type model with a roof over the truck bed was also released.
In 1998, minor changes were made to conform to new codes and standards for lightweight cars. In order to clear the strict collision safety standards, the front grille was enlarged. This car had the minimum necessities crammed into a minimal body, but was designed with maximum personality. Unfortunately, production ceased in 2001. Total cumulative production reached 14,000 units.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Buy From Location | Credits | Win From Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 2 | Daihatsu New Cars Dealership | 5,940 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Showroom | 3,364 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Daihatsu Dealership | 5,740 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership | 4,643 | Pick-Up Truck Challenge - A-spec and B-Spec |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Daihatsu Dealership | 5,740 | --- |
Trivia[]
- In Gran Turismo 2, the little Midget has the distinction of having the least power in a fully upgraded car, at 66BHP.
- Despite technically being a pickup truck, this car is not allowed to be used in the Sports Truck Race in Gran Turismo 4. This may be due to the car being too slow compared to other pickup trucks.
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