Turbo OutRun

Turbo OutRun

Aka: Turbo Out Run
Console: Arcade
TV Standard: Region Not Set
Developer(s): Sega
Publisher(s): Sega
Release Date: 1989-12-01
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Type: Racing
Turbo OutRun screenshot

Turbo OutRun is a 1989 arcade racing game released by Sega. A follow-up to 1986's Out Run, it was released as a dedicated game, as well as an upgrade kit for the original Out Run board.

Like its predecessor, Turbo OutRun has players driving a Ferrari, this time a Ferrari F40. Players now traverse a set route across the entire continental United States from New York City to Los Angeles instead of the branching paths of the first game. In addition to a time limit, Turbo OutRun also adds a computer-controlled opponent driving a Porsche 959. The "Turbo" in the title also plays a factor as players can now press a button to receive a brief turbo boost of speed. Various power-ups which increase the vehicle's attributes can now be chosen at various stages of the game.