Full Throttle (1987 video game)

Full Throttle / Top Speed
Developer(s)Taito
Publisher(s)
Director(s)Hiroyuki Sakou
Designer(s)Hiroyuki Sakou
Programmer(s)Kyouji Shimamoto
Takeshi Murata
Takeshi Ishizashi
Artist(s)Hiroyasu Nagai
Composer(s)Masahiko Takaki
Platform(s)Arcade, X68000
Release
  • JP: July 30, 1987
  • NA: August 1987
  • EU: November 1987
Genre(s)Racing
Mode(s)Single-player
Arcade systemTaito Top Speed

Full Throttle, also known as Top Speed, is a one-player racing arcade game developed by Taito in 1987. It is similar in style to the Out Run games in that it features a fast, red car hurtling through the US countryside. The key difference in gameplay is the addition of a nitro boost button. The game was released under the title Full Throttle in Japan, Top Speed in North America, and both Full Throttle and Top Speed in Europe.