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[ Game ] - Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursuit
[ Console ] - Playstation
[ Version ] - 1.3
[ Type ] - FAQ/Walkthrough
[ Author ] - Chris Wasnetsky (scurty234)
[ E-Mail ] - chriswasnetsky205@msn.com
[ Last Updated ] - 2-04-03
This guide will help you to complete this game. Keep in mind that I did not
play the other NFS games. Any E-Mails concerning them will be instantly
deleted. I made this FAQ because there was only one other FAQ for this game at
GameFAQs (http://www.gamefaqs.com/). And what do you know I already got a
hollow blue circle :). Anyway let's get to the guide.
IV. Race Modes
Single Race
Hot Pursuit
Tournament
Knockout
Practice
V. Style
Arcade
Simulation
VI. Skill Level
Beginner
Expert
VII. Tracks
Hometown
Redrock Ridge
Atlantica
Rocky Pass
Country Woods
Lost Canyons
Aquatica
The Summit
Empire City
VIII. Opponents
IX. Cars
Ferrari 355 F1
Chevrolet Corvette
Lamborghini Coutach
Italdesign Nazca C2
Ferrari 550 Maranello
Lamborghini Diablo SV
Jaguar XJR-15
Mercedes CLK-GTR
El Nino
X. Top Speed
Ferrari 355 F1
Chevrolet Corvette
Lamborghini Coutach
Italdesign Nazca C2
Ferrari 550 Maranello
Lamborghini Diablo SV
Jaguar XJR-15
Mercedes CLK-GTR
El Nino
.1 - First Release
Adding everything but gameshark codes.
.2 - Updated
Added GS codes and a trick/tip
.3 - Updated
Tested gameshark codes and all work! Also Neoseeker wants my FAQ.
.4 - Updated
Removed bad code. Still wondering if Gamewinners wants this.
.5 - Updated
Put the points for the tournament in(I was so dumb, forgetting
those...).
.6 - Updated
Psxcodez wanted this FAQ.
.7 - Updated
Added a "Top Speed" section for those of you who want to know the
top speed for all the cars. Major formating correction.
Final - Added Track Records section. This will be the last version. Don't
E-Mail me anymore. Added ASCII Art. Changed font size. Best viewed
in Courier New 10.
Final - I let IGN post my FAQs from now on.
Final - I changed the format to look better.
1.3 - From now on, I will NEVER mark another guide final. Too many
things are always wrong. Well, I basically reformatted the enitire
guide from scratch. It took many hours, so I hope this format looks
better than the previous ones.
Menu - Up & Down on D-Pad : Move Highlight
Left & Right on D-Pad: Change Selection
Triangle : Previous Screen
X Button : Choose Selection
Circle : Bring up Menu Control screen
Start Button : Advance to next screen
Racing - Start Button: Pause
X Button : Accelerate
Square : Brake; Reverse
Triangle : Change Views
Circle : Handbrake
L1 : Regenerate Car
L2 : Look behind
R1 : Shift Up
R2 : Shift Down
D-Pad : Steer
D-Pad Up : Horn; Highbeams
Single Race
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It lets you race on any track that you've unlocked. You can choose how many
laps you want, direction forward or backward, mirrored on or off, night on
or off, and weather.
Hot Pursuit
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It lets you race against the CPU plus there are cops. Depending how long you
run from the cops you can get a warning, fined, or arrested. Cops will try
anything to try to stop you with pulling you over, making roadblocks, or
laying spikestrips! NOTE: The Ferrari 355 F1 & the Ferrari Marranello aren't
available in this mode :(.
Tournament
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Unlock all tracks (Except Empire City) by completing this mode. These are
the points you get for finishing the race:
Come in first after completing the whole tournament to get these cars:
Begginer: Jaguar XJR-15
Expert : Mercedes CLK-GTR
You must place in the top 3 to proceed with the tournament. If you place 4th
or lower you lose the tournament. NOTE: The restart button is not available
during tournament mode.
Knockout
--------
Unlock Empire City and El Nino. As long as you don't come in last for every
race you'll do just fine. Beat all opponents during this mode to unlock:
Beginner: Empire City
Expert : El Nino
After each race the last player will be eliminated from Knockout. NOTE: You
cannot use the restart button in this mode.
Practice
--------
Just made for you to practice on tracks you've unlocked. You have the option
of:
Ghost car - An invisible car to show the exact same route of you're best
lap. Also shows your speed that you raced that lap with.
Braking Assist -The PS2 automatically slows you down around corners.
Traction Assist - Won't make tire marks from burnouts.
Best Line - Shows you the fastest way to beat a course when following these
(They don't go into shortcuts).
Tutor - A man tells you when turns are coming up plus an arrow that will
tell you how sharp a turn is.
Arcade
------
Easier of the two. Lets you have better control over the road than in
Simulation. When you hit cars or other obstacles you just spring back up on
the road again.
Simulation
----------
Harder of the two. You'll have to set up your car to suit its needs on
certain courses.
Beginner
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CPU players are slower than in expert mode. I use this mode to train when I
play it. This is usually the first mode you will play in Tournament,
Knockout, or Hot Pursuit.
Expert
------
CPU players are tough. This mode is basically used for earning cars and
tracks or just having fun. CPU players also drive more aggressive and with
better driving skills.
The easiest course in the game. The only hard part of it is the 90 degree
turn a little past halfway of the track. Besides that, it's a fast course
that I love :). NOTE: Going backwards on this track near the end is a jump
that will send you flying.
Redrock Ridge
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Length - 5.4 Miles
Easy once you know what it's like. After the first two main turns,in the
beginning is a long curvy straightaway with rocks in the middle. Be
careful, if you hit these rocks it could cost you. After that there's a 180
degree turn. After that go ahead for a little bit and you'll come across a
place where police hide in Hot Pursuit mode. Then the rest is open desert,
then a tunnel, then you go under a train track.
Atlantica
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Length - 4.9 Miles
This is a fast course. About half of it is slightly curved. At about halfway
through you make a sudden 180 degree turn then another down the way. It's an
easy course once you know it.
Rocky Pass
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Length - 5.5 Miles
The name says it all. This course goes up, down, and through mountains. Near
the end you'll come to an S-curved road. Power sliding works here to keep an
extra 10 secs. or so. At the end you'll come near a town.
Country Woods
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Length - 5.2 Miles
There are about seven 180 degree turns which makes this course very hard. At
first it's nothing until you meet your first two very wide curves. After
that watch out for a jump that sends you flying into a wall. Then there's
five 90 degree turns. Then another four wide 180 degree curves. After that
there's a 90 degree turn. Finally, after that, there's just a speedy, curvy
road to the finish.
Lost Canyons
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Length - 6.3 Miles
This course IS one of the hardest in this game. There is NO straight away in
this course. The easiest parts are the ones found in Redrock Ridge. Other
than that everything else is curves, curves, and even more curves! Near the
end is a three lane. The best I can help you with that is pick the middle
lane.
Aquatica
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Length - 5.3 Miles
Easy in the beginning and end, hard in the middle. That's what I have to say
about this course. At the beginning you'll come across a 270 degree turn,
which isn't hard. Then comes the hard part, going through a series of
curves. Throughout the whole middle you'll be going through series of
curves. At the end it's a long, easy, slightly curved straight-a-way to the
finish.
The Summit
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Length - 6.4 Miles
Once again, the name says it all. This course is at the top of a mountain.
This course is slightly hard in the beginning. As the course goes on though
it gets tougher. Near halfway you'll come to a long, curvy straight-a-way.
After that there's two tight 180 degree turns then two wide 180 degree
turns. After that, it's just crazy.
Empire City
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Length - 4.6 Miles
This is my favorite course, and it's a bonus course:). At the beginning are
two 180 degree turns then a 270 degree turn. After that you go up a hill
then into a two lane straight-a-way. During this straight-a-way, there are
pillars that can cost you the race. After that there are three 90 degree
turns. Finally, after that there's another one of those long straight-a-ways
with pillars. Shortly after, you're done.
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This section is made for the top speed for every car. Remember that these
are the high speeds I got for my cars. If you have anything different please
E-Mail me.
Ferrari 355 F1 : 183 mph
Chevrolet Corvette : 175 mph
Lamborghini Coutach : 181 mph
Italdesign Nazca C2 : 194 mph
Ferrari 550 Maranello: 199 mph
Lamborghini Diablo SV: 206 mph
Jaguar XJR-15 : 191 mph
Mercedes CLK-GTR : 200 mph
El Nino : 226 mph
These are track records (Not counting the secret tracks). These will give
you an idea how well you did on these tracks. I will be listed as SPOILT. If
you want to submit your own, please E-Mail me using the address at the
beginning of this FAQ.
HOMETOWN (2 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 1:32.71 1:32.71
2. SPOILT El Nino 2:25.81 1:08.12
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HOMETOWN (4 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 4:43.93 1:06.93
2. SPOILT CLK-GTR 4:45.09 1:07.78
3. SPOILT CLK-GTR 4:50.21 1:08.43
4. SPOILT El Nino 4:50.75 1:08.43
5. SPOILT El Nino 5:00.56 1:06.03
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HOMETOWN (8 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 9:42.06 1:09.09
2. SPOILT CLK-GTR 10:16.29 1:12.96
3. SPOILT CLK-GTR 10:47.78 1:11.56
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REDROCK RIDGE (2 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 2:19.75 2:19.75
2. SPOILT El Nino 4:07.03 2:01.37
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REDROCK RIDGE (4 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 8:17.37 1:56.68
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REDROCK RIDGE (8 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 16:34.46 1:55.12
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ATLANTICA (2 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 3:52.75 1:54.37
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ATLANTICA (4 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 7:40.06 1:46.84
2. SPOILT El Nino 7:45.59 1:45.96
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ATLANTICA (8 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 14:49.87 1:43.65
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ROCKY PASS (2 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 2:35.87 2:35.87
2. SPOILT El Nino 4:41.43 2:20.62
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ROCKY PASS (4 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 9:26.43 2:15.34
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ROCKY PASS (8 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 18:49.53 2:16:28
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COUNTRY WOODS (2 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 2:40.68 2:40.68
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COUNTRY WOODS (4 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 9:12.06 2:14.21
2. SPOILT CLK-GTR 9:29.71 2:16.25
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COUNTRY WOODS (8 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 18:43.68 2:08.62
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LOST CANYONS (2 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 4:58.21 2:22.18
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LOST CANYONS (4 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 10:15.15 2:28.40
2. SPOILT El Nino 10:25.96 2:31.40
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LOST CANYONS (8 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 19:09.33 2:29.67
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AQUATICA (2 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 3:04.00 3:04.00
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AQUATICA (4 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 9:54.65 2:22.71
2. SPOILT CLK-GTR 9:55.56 2:24.62
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AQUATICA (8 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 17:59.79 2:23.98
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THE SUMMIT (2 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 3:21.15 3:21.15
2. SPOILT El Nino 5:55.12 2:56.37
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THE SUMMIT (4 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT El Nino 12:08.37 2:55.75
2. SPOILT CLK-GTR 12:39.50 2:57.90
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THE SUMMIT (8 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 25:12.09 2:56.89
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EMPIRE CITY (2 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 2:05.21 2:05.21
2. SPOILT El Nino 3:55.34 1:54.84
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EMPIRE CITY (4 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 7:51.78 1:53.43
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EMPIRE CITY (8 Laps)
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Name Car Total Time Best Lap
---- --- ---------- --------
1. SPOILT CLK-GTR 14:49.45 1:54.73
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I verified all these codes either right or wrong.
(* = I have tested the cheat and it works.)
(**= I have tested the cheat and it didn't work)
*All cars and all regular tracks:
Enter SPOILT as a name.
**Additional camera views:
Enter SEEALL as a name.
*Flip cars
Hold Start, Select, L2, R1 after the loading screen appears.
*Jaguar XJR-15
Enter 1JAGX as a name.
*Mercedes CLK-GTR
Enter AMGMRC as a name
*El Nino
Enter ROCKET as a name
*Horsepower Boost
Hold Left, Square, Circle after the loading screen appears.
**Heavy car
Hold Select, Square, X after the loading screen appears.
*Regular Police
Hold Down, R1, L1 after the loading screen appears. Only available in
Redrock Ridge and Lost Canyons.
*Southern Accented Police
Hold Up, L1, R1 after the loading screen appears
*German Police
Hold Up, L2, L1 after the loading screen appears.
*Spanish Police
Hold Down, R2, L1 after the loading screen appears.
*Italian Police
Hold Left, R2, L1 after the loading screen appears.
*French Police
Hold Right, R2, L1 after the loading screen appears.
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NOTE: You can get Empire City by beating Knockout on beginner. These are all
verified correct.
Hometown
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The only trick I know is when you get to the 90 degree turn you can
powerslide and still be going well over a 100 MPH.
Redrock Ridge
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Right before the 180 degree turn, to the right is a plain go on it and curve
left and go through the opening onto the road to lose cops and beat
opponents.
Atlantica
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Shortly after the race there is a wide turn with two roads. Take the higher
one. Follow that road and go off the jump. That wasn't really a shortcut but
it's fun to go off of :). The real shortcut is past the Atlantica Civic
Center. After that there's a two lane road. Take the right lane. Down the
road to the right you should a gap in the wall. Go in there to get ahead of
other players.
Rocky Pass
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I found it helpful to powerslide at the S-curve right before the town and
the S-curve near the end of the race.
Country Woods
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After the five 90 degree turns, to the right is a shortcut that can save you
valuable time.
Lost Canyons
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Right before the three lane highway is a jump that can save time if you
don't land into the pillars.
Aquatica
--------
After you come out of the first tunnel there is a shortcut to the right.
Right after you come out there are two possibilities either take a left or
right. For me taking the right is better. At the next intersection either
way is good.
The Summit
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(No real shortcuts)
Empire City
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Almost right at the start to the left is a shortcut. As you come out of the
shortcut to the left is another one. Right after the statue is a downhill
road. Instead look to the right to see a little ledge. Go on the ledge and
follow it. Eventually you will come across a jump. Go off it to land on
another ledge then, jump off the second ledge (Extremely useful for losing
cops). Finally, at the end of the second group of pillars, to the right is
an opening. Go in the opening to go off a jump.
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