In Sega’s 1981 arcade game Turbo, what viewpoint is used for the racing action?

Sega’s 1981 arcade game Turbo uses a third-person rear view for its racing action.

The player sees the back of the controlled car as it speeds along roads filled with traffic and scenery. This viewpoint places the vehicle in the foreground while the roadway narrows toward the horizon, helping create a strong sense of forward movement. The cabinet also used a steering wheel and pedal controls suited to the racing format.

Turbo was developed by Sega and released in 1981. It is remembered for combining a behind-the-car viewpoint with color scenery and varied courses, features that became common in later arcade racers. The game is sometimes confused with first-person driving titles because both show the road ahead, but Turbo visibly displays the player’s car from behind.