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Egypt 5 is the fifth level of the Egypt track, featuring the Dakar. It is raced under the sunset on a track that mirrors Egypt 3, guiding racers through a 1.5-mile stretch of rugged bumps and sharp bends. The starting positions for this race follows the Easter Island order.

In addition to the rugged stretch, the removal of barriers at the Valley of the Kings introduces the possibility of racers to fall off and retire from the race. Furthermore, all racers are expected to skip the double U-turns by ascending the hills, shortening the track length by 0.4 miles.

Starting Positions[]

1 Baptiste 2 Ahmed 3 Roberts 4 Lumiere
5 Ivanov 6 Xu 7 Rossi 8 Morgen

Race[]

In Egypt 5, racers are thrust into an exhilarating race fraught with perilous challenges at the rugged stretch and the Valley of the Kings. This level provides a glimpse into the more aggressive side of AI opponents, programmed to push their limits with unmatched speed in Lap 1. However, as the race unfolds, their pace gradually diminishes due to a combination of either slowing down in Laps 2 and 3 or falling Out at the barrier-free section.

For players who have unlocked the "forbidden zone" cheat, a potential shortcut presents itself—one that allows them to skip half of the rugged stretch. Obstructed by a barrier, navigating this shortcut requires a well-timed jump over the barrier using the adjacent slope. Given the required precision and need for adequate speed, a miscalculation could result in careening Out over the right-side hill. Consequently, it's advisable to attempt this shortcut only during Lap 1, as failing it early prompts a quick reset. The shortcut can also be attempted in Egypt 3, although it is highly unlikely due to the buggy's rigidity and reduced top speed.

While the player might fall behind in the early stages of the race, the only AI contender to watch out for is Morgen, who maintains consistently high speeds throughout the race. AI Rossi, while also maintaining high speeds, frequently falls Out at the barrier-free section due to reckless driving. Among the HT opponents, both AI Baptiste and Ivanov are also prone to falling off the Valley of the Kings.

AI Speed Table[]

Below are the AI speeds in the Grand Tour Racing '98 version; speeds may differ in Total Drivin or other versions. The table represents the AI's straight-line speeds and does not account for individualized behaviors or specific car mechanics, such as driving accuracy, turning speed, and acceleration.

Lap 1 (mph) Lap 2 (mph) Lap 3 (mph)
1st HT 137 117 93
2nd HT 132 110 90
3rd HT 132 110 90
4th HT 132 110 95
5th HT 132 110 95
6th HT 132 126 126
Rossi 132 126 126
Morgen 132 126 126

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