Burnout 3: Takedown is a racing video game that came out on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in 2004. It doesn't have cheat codes, so if you want to unlock every car in the game, win every race, and master the art of takedowns, you need our handy guide below.
Information in this article applies to the PlayStation 2 version of Burnout 3: Takedown.
Burnout 3: Takedown Unlockable Vehicles
You can unlock new vehicles by winning medals and completing other challenges.
COMPACT SERIES
VehicleHow to Unlock
| Tuned Compact | Win gold in Downtown Race 1. |
| Modified Compact | Win gold in Waterfront Face-off. |
| Custom Compact | Earn 10,000 total Burnout Points. |
| Assassin Compact | Perform 15 total takedowns. |
| Compact Prototype | Win gold in Lakeside Getaway Face-off 1. |
| Compact DX | Win four gold medals. |
| Dominator Compact | Win gold in Kings of the Road Face-off. |
MUSCLE SERIES
VehicleHow to Unlock
| Muscle Type 1-3 | Win gold in Silver Lake Compact Grand Prix. |
| Tuned Muscle | Win gold in Kings of the Road Race. |
| Modified Muscle | Win gold in Mountain Parkway Face-off 1. |
| Custom Muscle | Earn 25,000 total Burnout Points. |
| Assassin Muscle | Perform 30 total takedowns. |
| Muscle Prototype | Win gold in Mountain Parkway Face-off 2. |
| Muscle DX | Win 10 gold medals. |
| Dominator Muscle | Win gold in Lakeside Getaway Face-off 2. |
COUPE SERIES
VehicleHow to Unlock
| Coupe Type 1-3 | Win gold in Waterfront Muscle Grand Prix. |
| Tuned Coupe | Win gold in Vineyard Face-off. |
| Modified Coupe | Win gold in Alpine Race. |
| Custom Coupe | Earn 50,000 total Burnout Points. |
| Assassin Coupe | Perform 60 total takedowns. |
| Coupe Prototype | Win gold in Continental Run Face-off 1. |
| Coupe DX | Win 18 gold medals. |
| Dominator Coupe | Win gold in Frozen Peak Face-off 1. |
SPORTS SERIES
VehicleHow to Unlock
| Sports Type 1-3 | Win gold in Vineyard Coupe Grand Prix. |
| Tuned Sports | Win gold in Continental Run Race 2. |
| Modified Sports | Win gold in Continental Run Face-Off 2. |
| Custom Sports | Earn 100,000 total Burnout Points. |
| Assassin Sports | Perform 100 total takedowns. |
| Sports Prototype | Win gold in Frozen Peak Face-off 2. |
| Sports DX | Win 25 gold medals. |
| Dominator Sports | Win gold in Alpine Face-off. |
SUPER SERIES
VehicleHow to Unlock
| Tuned Super | Win gold in Island Paradise Face-off. |
| Modified Super | Win gold in Golden City Face-off. |
| Custom Super | Earn 200,000 total Burnout Points. |
| Assassin Super | Perform 150 total takedowns. |
| Super Prototype | Win gold in Gold Medal GP. |
| Super DX | Win 32 gold medals. |
| Dominator Super | Win gold in Dockside Face-off. |
SPECIAL SERIES
VehicleHow to Unlock
| Oval Racer Special | Get all signature takedowns. |
| Custom Coupe Ultimate | Win gold in all crash events. |
| Euro-Circuit Racer | Collect all takedown trophies. |
| Classic Hot Rod | Collect all special event postcards. |
| US Circuit Racer | Win gold in Super GP. |
| World Circuit Racer | Win gold in all race events. |
HEAVYWEIGHTS
VehicleHow to Unlock
| Heavy Pick-up | Earn $1,000,000 in crash events. |
| 4WD Racer | Earn $2,000,000 in crash events. |
| SUV Deluxe | Earn $5,000,000 in crash events. |
| 4WD Heavy Duty | Earn $10,000,000 in crash events. |
| B-Team Van | Earn $15,000,000 in crash events. |
| Delivery Truck | Earn $20,000,000 in crash events. |
| Tractor Cab | Earn $30,000,000 in crash events. |
| Longnose Cab | Earn $50,000,000 in crash events. |
| City Bus | Earn $70,000,000 in crash events. |
| Trash Truck | Earn $90,000,000 in crash events. |
| Fire Truck | Earn all crash headlines. |
How to Perform Easy Takedowns
To perform an easy takedown, tailgate the nearest opponent at the start of a race. Use the tailgating points you earn to receive a short boost and slam into your opponent.
Alternatively, if an opponent is tailgating you, slow down until they pass, then ram into them.
How to Get Nitro Boost Start Every Time
To get a nitro boost start during every race, follow the below steps during the countdown before the race starts:
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Press the accelerator button.
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Tap the brake button to make your tires smoke.
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Press and hold the accelerator.
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Release the accelerator right before you see GO.
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Press and hold the accelerator again for a starting boost.
