License Mode is a gameplay feature that has been present in every main Gran Turismo game since the beginning. Overall, there have been 7 classes of licenses (excluding GT7's Master Licenses), though not every class appears in all games. They are:
| Class | GT1 | GT2 | GT3 | GT4 | GT5 | GT6 | GT7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National "B" | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| National "A" | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| International "C" | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| International "B" | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| International "A" | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Super | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rally | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Moreover, each game has had a different number of tests in each class to obtain that particular license. They are:
| Game | # of Tests per License Class |
|---|---|
| Gran Turismo | 8 |
| Gran Turismo 2 | 10 |
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | 8 |
| Gran Turismo 4 | 16 |
| Gran Turismo 5 | 10 |
| Gran Turismo 6 | 5 |
| Gran Turismo 7 | 10 |
Each test has specific completion time requirements. Trophies are awarded based on performance, they are either gold, silver, or bronze. In Gran Turismo 2, a "kiddie prize" is awarded if the player fails the bronze time by no more than .030 (three hundredths) of a second.
In all games, prize cars are awarded after completion of a license, however, the method of obtaining the prize has varied. In Gran Turismo 1, Gran Turismo 2, and Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec, the prize car can only be obtained by achieving all gold trophies in each license class. In Gran Turismo 4 and Gran Turismo 5, prize cars are awarded for completing each license class with all bronze trophies, all silver trophies, and all gold trophies, respectively, while in Gran Turismo 6 and Gran Turismo 7, prize cars are awarded only for getting all bronze and gold trophies, respectively. (Getting bronze in Master Licenses in GT7, added in version 1.40 and available upon completing the game's Super License, grants the player a ticket instead.)
Licenses and tests are detailed in their relevant main articles.
See also[]
- GT1 Licenses - details of licenses and tests in the first Gran Turismo.
- GT2 Licenses - licenses and tests in Gran Turismo 2..
- GT3 Licenses - licenses and tests in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec.
- Course License - license tests in Gran Turismo Concept, which unlocks access to races on each track.
- GT4 Licenses - licenses, tests and coffee breaks in Gran Turismo 4.
- TT Licenses - details of licenses and tests in Tourist Trophy, which features a different structure (4 levels with 10 tests each).
- GT5 Licenses - licenses and tests in Gran Turismo 5.
- GT6 Licenses - licenses and tests in Gran Turismo 6.
- GT7 Licenses - licenses and tests in Gran Turismo 7.