The Danver Bayonet is a car manufactured by Danver. In its first appearance in Rage Racer, where it was manufactured by Lizard, it is based on a 1980-1982 Chevrolet Corvette C3. In Ridge Racers and its sequel, the car resembles a 2003-2014 Wiesmann GT MF4. From Ridge Racer 6 onwards it resembles a 1996-2000 TVR Cerbera.
Rage Racer[]
The Lizard Bayonet in Rage Racer
It was first debuted in Rage Racer as Lizard Bayonet, introduced in-game as Lizard's Grade 3 car, featuring a selection of V8 engines depending on class. It has great acceleration performance and decent top speed, but otherwise poor handling and grip statistics. Its design is based on the 1980-1982 Chevrolet Corvette C3.
When modified to Grade 5 specification, the Bayonet will feature a blower, and its engine sound produces a very distinct and aggressive supercharger whine.
Although it has good acceleration, Bayonet's biggest problem is its low maximum speed. Grade-5 car has a top speed of 237 km/h (slightly slower than Acceron), which is rarely seen in actual gameplay.
| Grade | Power | Gear | Engine | Top Speed (MT) | Price (eg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 200 ps | 5 | 4,000cc V8 OHV | 194 km/h | 15,200 |
| 4 | 310 ps | 5 | 4,800cc V8 OHV | 216 km/h | 62,400 |
| 5 | 430 ps | 5 | 6,200cc V8 OHV Supercharged | 237 km/h | 331,400 |
Ridge Racers and Ridge Racers 2[]
- "With its fierce image completely redesigned for European tastes, this all-new BAYONET made a sensational debut at a recent motor show. It still retains the sleek looks and the thrilling performance of its predecessor."
- ―Ridge Racer (PSP)
- "This BAYONET is fully armed with performance parts to race in Class 4, in which a wide range of customization is permitted. In addition to its new aggressive looks, its handing capability has been improved."
- ―Ridge Racer (PSP)
Class 4 Bayonet, as it appears in RR2 (PSP).
| Class | Variant (Ridge Racers) | Variant (Ridge Racers 2) | Max Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Luck Type-S | Sheonite Type-S | 219 km/h (136 mph) |
| Ordyne Type-R | 221 km/h (137 mph) | ||
| Bakutotsu Type-Z | 223 km/h (138 mph) | ||
| 4 | 8 Type-S | Sheonite Type-S | 301 km/h (187 mph) |
| Quox's Type-R | Starluster Type-R | 303 km/h (188 mph) | |
| Baraduke Type-Z | 305 km/h (189 mph) | ||
- Made In: USA
- Drift Type: Dynamic
- Engine: V8
- Max RPM: 6500
- Dimensions (inches): l/w/h 181/79/46
- Max Speed: 136 MPH๏ปฟ
The Bayonet in Ridge Racer (PSP) and its sequel is one of the machines offered to players at the very start of the game, under Class 1, but is not really intended for beginners as its handling tends to feel very heavy (given that it is a Dynamic-type machine) and that it has weak acceleration. In Class 4, however, it gets a major performance enhancement where its handling and stability have improved considerably, as with the car's acceleration.
Design-wise, it follows the "short rear, long deck" principle (a common feat in many FR sports cars), and is very exotic and somewhat futuristic in design (note the aluminium side blade that follows all the way to the skirts and the bumpers). Its Class 4 variant features a rear wing and carbon fiberglass-reinforced plastic panels on its front fenders and bumper. It also features one extra exhaust pipe not seen on the base model.
Ridge Racer 6 and Ridge Racer 7[]
A heavily customized Bayonet.
Another heavily customized Bayonet.
- "Mix high-tech and high-power, and the result is the next-generation American coupe, the BAYONET. New features such as the DFB System, which analyzes and adapts to each individual driver's habits, and the GIA System, which continuosly adjusts to changing road conditions, round out its feature set. Its V8 engine is a fine example of American Muscle, and although it is completely computer-controlled, the power produced is nothing short of outstanding."
- ―In-game description
- "The Bayonet became popular after it was featured in a car action movie. A remake of the machine featured in the movie has been released as a special edition model and is proving to be even more popular then expected. This next-generation coupe features a wild, sexy exterior and a gorgeous interior, featuring all of the latest electronic gadgets."
- ―In-game description
The Bayonet reappears in Ridge Racer 6 and 7 with a facelifted appearance, featuring new front and rear end designs as well as a new set of five-spoke wheels. In Ridge Racer 7, the car possesses excellent acceleration and Ultimate Charge abilities. Being a Dynamic-type car, it can slide easily and rather exuberantly, albeit slightly hampered by a rather underwhelming inertial drift rate. Top speed wise, it has the highest top speed among the Category 4 starting cars. While it is lacking in base nitrous charge, it has one of the best ultimate charge rates among the normal machines, especially when equipped with Normal+U nitrous, only being challenged by the Sinseong Jujak and the Soldat Raggio.
Exclusive to Category 3 in Ridge Racer 7 is the Complete Machine version of the Bayonet, obtainable by scoring 100 Manufacturer's Points with Danver. The Complete Machine is rather unique as its exhaust pipes have now been redesigned as side-mounted exhausts, meaning that backfires and nitrous will fire from the side skirts as opposed to the rear.
Ridge Racer Slipstream[]
- "The Bayonet became popular after it was featured in a car action movie. A remake of the machine featured in the movie has been released as a special edition model and is providing to be even more popular than expected."
- ―In-game description
Specs: Class 04
- Top Speed: 246km/h
- Acceleration: 19.60s
- Grip: 1.56G
- Drift: 31%
- Handling Type: Dynamic
- Price: 21000CR
Gallery[]
Rage Racer[]
Ridge Racer (PSP)[]
Ridge Racer 2 (PSP)[]
Ridge Racer 6[]
Ridge Racer 7[]
Ridge Racer Slipstream[]
Trivia[]
- The car's name is taken from the compact blade of the same name that is designed to be mounted on guns.
- It is one of three cars in the series to use active aerodynamics, the two others being the Hijack, another Danver product, and the Soldat Raggio.
- Because the Bayonet, along with the Hijack, were once Lizard products, it is implied that Lizard financially collapsed and underwent liquidation, where Danver acquired the assets and trademarks to the Bayonet and Hijack names, while fellow rival, Lucky and Wild, acquired the Wisdom.
- Description-wise, the fact that the Bayonet is said to be a popular car in action movies is likely an allusion to Aston Martin vehicles being synonymous with James Bond movies.
- In the Ridge Racer universe, this also references the Lizard Cataract, which was also a car known for being a movie star.
- The Class 5 variant from Rage Racer is referenced in the biography of the Category 2 Wisdom in Ridge Racer 3D, where it compares the vehicle's spoiler to "One of the Bayonet from years past."
- This again, references how the Wisdom and Bayonet were once Lizard products.
- Based on the fact that Danver is based on Ford, the new Bayonet from Ridge Racer 6 onwards has a design similar to that of an Aston Martin Vantage, it is a possible reference to the period in which Ford owned Aston Martin (1994-2007). This also explains the Bayonet's more European-oriented design style.
| Cars in Rage Racer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Gnade Esperanza | |
| Class 2 | Lizard Acceron ยท Age Erriso | |
| Class 3 | Lizard Bayonet ยท Age Abeille ยท Assoluto Fatalita | |
| Class 4 | Lizard Hijack* ยท Age Pegase* ยท Assoluto Istante* | |
| Class 5 | Assoluto Ghepardo* | |
| Class 6 | Lizard Bulldog* ยท Age Vainqure ยท Assoluto Squaldon* | |
| * denotes car only available with manual transmission | ||
| Cars in Ridge Racer (PSP) and Ridge Racer 2 (PSP) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class 1/4 | Kamata Fiera ยท Age Prophetie ยท Danver Bayonet | |
| Class 2/5 | Age Abeille ยท Gnade Esperanza ยท Assoluto Bisonte | |
| Class 3/6 | Assoluto Fatalita ยท Himmel E.O. ยท Soldat Raggio | |
| Specials | Kamata Angelus* ยท Soldat Crinale* ยท Rally-X Car' ยท Namco Pac-Man* ยท Danver Hijack^ ยท Terrazi Wild Gang^ ยท Age Angelus Kid^ ยท Age Crinale Kid^ ยท Yamasa Raggio^ | |
| * indicate cars in both games but with different designs, ' indicate cars only in 1, ^ indicate cars only in 2 | ||
| Cars in Ridge Racer 6 and Ridge Racer 7 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lower Classes | Kamata Fiera' ยท Age Abeille' ยท Age Prophetie' ยท Terrazi Wild Gang' ยท Gnade Magnifico^ ยท Danver Bayonet' ยท Terrazi Starnose' ยท Sinseong Jujak^ | |
| Upper Classes | Assoluto Fatalita' ยท Assoluto Bisonte' ยท Soldat Meltfire' ยท Terrazi Centellee^ ยท Kamata RC410^ ยท Himmel E.O.' ยท Gnade Esperanza' ยท Soldat Raggio' ยท Danver Hijack' | |
| Specials | Himmel 490B ยท Gnade G00 ยท Assoluto Pronzione ยท Danver Bass Cruiser ยท Age Ultranova ยท Terrazi Terrajin ยท Kamata Angelus* ยท Soldat Crinale* ยท Monstrous ยท Namco Pac-Man* | |
| * indicate machines in both games but with different designs, ' indicate machines with Complete Machine variants, ^ indicate machines introduced in 7 | ||