Hey Gran Turismo gamers. We’re excited to announce that the SPEC II Replace 1.40* for Gran Turismo 7 arrives Wednesday, November 1 at 11:00pm PST / November 2 at 6:00am GMT / November 2 at 3:00pm JST. With it comes a bunch of thrilling options and add-ons for racing followers to take pleasure in.

The SPEC II Replace 1.40 consists of the next add-ons:

• SPEC II Opening Film
• 7 New Vehicles
• New Circuit: Lake Louise with 3 layouts
• 3 Café / Further Menus
• Replace to World Circuits
• Gran Turismo Sophy (AI Driver Agent) with Fast Race (PS5 Solely)
• 50 Challenges added to Licenses
• Paddock added to Multiplayer Menu
• 4-Participant Break up Display screen Races (PS5 Solely)
• Options added to Images / Scapes
• Up to date GT Menu / Dashboard

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7 new vehicles being added this month

Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi ‘68
A real 60s muscle automobile, the envy of collectors all over the place.
(May be bought from Legends Vehicles)

Launched by Chrysler in 1966, the Dodge Charger is without doubt one of the most consultant fashions of the muscle automobile increase that swept the American automobile scene within the Sixties. Whereas many different muscle vehicles have been based mostly on compact class platforms, the Dodge Charger was based mostly on the bigger intermediate class platform of the Dodge Coronet. The automobile is definitely acknowledged by its elongated 2-door fastback silhouette. It was additionally fashionable for its energy, because the automobile was fitted with a big displacement V8 engine throughout all mannequin grades. The Charger acquired a minor facelift in 1968. 

One of the thrilling implementations on this replace was the introduction of the ‘R/T’ (Highway/Monitor) efficiency bundle. As customary, this bundle elevated the sports activities efficiency of the chassis, together with upgraded suspension and upgraded brakes, in addition to the choice to improve the engine to the 426 Hemi unit.

Dodge Charger SRT Demon ‘18
A demon born merely to run the quarter mile as quick as doable.
(May be bought in Model Central)

The third era Dodge Challenger was launched in 2008 because the true successor to the masterpiece muscle automobile that was the unique Challenger. The automobile is well-known for the varied efficiency fashions which have been launched since its debut, however in 2015 the veil was lifted on probably the most highly effective mannequin but, the SRT Hellcat. Nonetheless, the star of the line-up had but to look. That was the SRT Demon, produced in a restricted run of three,300 models in 2018. This automobile is a monster constructed for the one function of profitable drag races. 

The engine, based mostly on the Hellcat mannequin, has been tuned to provide 813.6 BHP on 100 or higher-octane gas. Subsequently the automobile can obtain such astounding figures as a 0-62 mph time of two.3s and 1 / 4 mile time of simply 9.65s. The physique can be a full drag strip setup with no passenger or rear seats included as customary, although they’re obtainable as an possibility. Much more shocking is the ‘Demon Crate’, a racing elements equipment that Dodge bought to patrons for only one greenback additional. The gear, mentioned to be valued at over six thousand {dollars}, included thinner entrance wheels and a high-octane tuned ECU for drag racing in addition to an air filters and a race spec instrument panel.

Lexus LFA ‘10
An extremely high-tech sportscar that achieved final efficiency with mass-production high quality.
(May be bought in Model Central)

20 years earlier than Japan’s automotive trade was really acknowledged by the world, Toyota created a sports activities automobile referred to as the 2000GT which mixed the newest know-how of the Sixties. Within the twenty first century, Lexus would create one other cutting-edge sports activities automobile that may proceed that legacy; the LFA. Its growth was not straightforward. The purpose was to offer steady and constant high quality whereas incorporating rising applied sciences akin to carbon fiber physique manufacturing. For Toyota, it was not sufficient to make elements match and match collectively manually; it was a matter of satisfaction as a mass-production automobile producer to stability cutting-edge know-how with constant product high quality. 

One of the vital elements of a sports activities automobile, the front-to-rear weight distribution ratio, is 48 to 52. To realize this determine, they carried out a transaxle structure and mounted the radiator within the rear. The automobile weight was diminished to 1,480 kg. Emphasis was additionally placed on decreasing the middle of gravity, using a dry-sump lubrication system in order that the powertrain itself may very well be mounted decrease. The 4.8 L V10 has a financial institution angle of 72 levels with a manufacturing unit redline of 9,500 rpm. The 552.3 BHP complete energy equates to 115.4 BHP per liter, however even with this efficiency stage the automobile remains to be comparatively environmentally pleasant. The transmission makes use of a 6-speed single clutch 2-pedal guide transmission, capable of shift in simply 0.2 seconds, a determine on par with the world’s high racing machines.

Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II ‘91
Born from touring racing, the final word evolution of the 190 E.
(May be bought from Legend Vehicles)

Within the early Eighties, Mercedes-Benz determined to return to motorsports after a protracted absence. The automobile they developed was the 190 E 2.3-16, a sports activities mannequin based mostly on the compact 190 collection. It was unveiled in 1983. The largest spotlight of the two.3-16 was its engine, based mostly on a 2.3 L SOHC inline-4 that Mercedes already had in manufacturing. A 16-valve DOHC head was added, and the engine was tuned by Cosworth, an organization well-known for F1 engines. The ensuing powerplant boasted 182.4 BHP most output and 23.1 kgfm most torque. The 190 E 2.3-16 with this engine started racing within the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) in 1986, the place it fell sufferer to a race automobile’s destiny of limitless evolutions. By 1988 the automobile had developed into the 190 E 2.5-16, given a much bigger engine in hopes of defeating its arch-rival the BMW M3. With displacement enlarged to 2.5 L, the engine might now make as much as 197.2 BHP. A DTM homologation mannequin, often called the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution, started restricted manufacturing in 1989. 

Then, in 1990, Mercedes launched its final 2.5-16: the 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II. On appears alone, the Evolution II amazed all who noticed it. Giant wheel arch extensions had been added on the entrance and rear to accommodate the large 245/40ZR17 tires, and the boot now sported an enormous spoiler so large it hung over the rear finish. The engine was additional tuned, boosting output as much as 231.8 BHP (energy was mentioned to exceed 325.4 BHP within the DTM racing model.) A mere 500 of those Evolution IIs have been produced throughout its restricted run, but it surely took the DTM by storm in 1992, exhibiting its stuff in opposition to robust rivals and proving that it really was the final word 190 E, solid within the fires of touring automobile racing.

NISMO 400R ‘95
Boasting 400ps and an especially restricted manufacturing run, the final word R33 GT-R from NISMO.
(May be bought from Legend Vehicles)

Launching in 1996 with a most output of 394.5 BHP and an eye-watering 12-million-yen price ticket throughout a time when passenger vehicles have been historically restricted to 276.1 BHP in Japan and new R33 Skyline GT-Rs bought for roughly 4-million yen, the 400R was a completely tuned mannequin that astonished followers by these two figures. Using all NISMO’s experience with the R33 GT-R, it was developed with the purpose of manufacturing the quickest doable GT-R that would nonetheless be pushed on the highway. The 400R is supplied with an influence unit based mostly on a model of the RB26DETT engine referred to as the RBX-GT2 and paired with N1-spec turbochargers to extend increase. 

To realize the traits of a road-approved automobile, most output was saved to a comparatively average stage contemplating the engine’s potential. Nonetheless, utilizing specifically developed pistons and a hardier crankshaft, engine displacement was expanded to 2.8L, enabling it to attain excessive torque at low rpms and making it simpler to deal with than the common engine. On the similar time, the engine delivers a mighty quantity of energy at excessive revs and so required the necessity for twin-plate clutch models to be fitted. A light-weight propeller shaft comprised of carbon fiber was additionally added together with a completely unique suspension equipment with Bilstein dampers, entrance and rear stabilizers, and strengthened bushings.

Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) ‘22
A hyper efficiency streetcar filled with racing automobile options.
(May be bought in Model Central)

Launched in the summertime of 2022, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) is a hyper efficiency streetcar that brings the aerodynamics of the 911 GT3 R, a real race automobile, to the 992 mannequin. Visually, the automobile has far more in frequent with racing vehicles than even its predecessor, the 991.2 mannequin GT3 RS. The obvious function is the swan neck mounted rear wing, the biggest ever on a manufacturing Porsche mannequin. It options an F1 type DRS (drag discount system) which below sure situations permit the wing to be positioned flat on the contact of a button, decreasing drag, and enabling the automobile to achieve its high pace. Moreover, when onerous braking from excessive speeds, the entrance adjustable energetic diffuser can act as an air brake to extend braking efficiency.

Together with these above, further enhancements to aerodynamic gadgets such because the entrance aerobars and air retailers on the entrance and rear fenders all lead to a automobile that produces greater than twice the downforce of the earlier 991.2 GT3 RS. There are additionally different options taken from race vehicles such because the 911 GT3 R and RSR, just like the entrance hood house which might usually function the bags house however has been changed with a entrance radiator. This is without doubt one of the key options of the 992 mannequin GT3 RS.

Tesla Mannequin 3 Efficiency ‘23
The bestseller from the corporate that modified the EV market ceaselessly.
(May be bought in Model Central)

The Tesla Mannequin 3 is a sedan EV first launched in 2016. One of the compact Tesla fashions at 4,695 mm lengthy, 1,850 mm large and 1,445 mm tall, it was apparently designed with concerns for Japanese mechanical parking garages. Contained in the sporty 5-door hatchback type physique is a surprisingly easy cabin house. There are nearly no switches on the dashboard or middle console, with nearly all features of the automobile from the local weather management to the “autopilot” system being managed from a 15-inch contact display. Many of those features are additionally controllable through the Tesla smartphone app.

 Essentially the most highly effective mannequin within the line-up is the Efficiency Twin Motor AWD grade which was obtainable from its debut till 2023. This all-wheel drive system locations an electrical motor on every of the entrance and rear axles and whereas the overall system output has not been formally revealed, it has a 0-62.1 mph time of three.3s and a high pace of 162.2 mph. Primarily based on these figures and its market worth, the Mannequin 3 is sort of unrivalled in its value to efficiency ratio.

New Circuit: Lake Louise with 3 layouts

Lake Louise

Snow programs are lastly right here. Lake Louise is a very new unique course designed round a fictional ski resort positioned within the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Website. There are 3 layouts obtainable beginning with the ‘Lengthy Monitor’ structure which options lengthy straights and a wide range of nook varieties from low to excessive speeds. Subsequent, the ‘Brief Monitor’ options a lot of consecutive twisting turns. Lastly, there may be the ‘Tri Oval’ circuit with simply 3 corners the place drivers can take pleasure in full flat-out snow racing. All 3 layouts function iced up roads and permit for night time races. ‘Snow tires’ are required to drive on these programs.

Lake Louise Lengthy Monitor
Whole Size: 3,694m, Elevation Change: 78m, Variety of corners: 11, Longest Straight: 765m

Lake Louise Brief Monitor
Whole Size: 2,577m, Elevation Change: 63m, Variety of corners: 7, Longest Straight: 765m

Lake Louise Tri-Oval
Whole Size: 3,068m, Elevation Change: 78m, Variety of corners: 3, Longest Straight: 1,184m

3 New Café / Further Menus

The next three Further Menus have been added:

• Further Menu No. 31: ‘Highway-Going Racers’ (Collector Stage 30 and above)

• Further Menu No. 32: ‘Lexus’ (Collector Stage 34 and above)

• Further Menu No. 33: ‘Purple Bull X Collection’ (Collector Stage 49 and above)

Replace to World Circuits

5 new common occasions and a couple of new knowledgeable race occasions

The SPEC II replace brings new options to World Circuits. There should not solely a lot of new races, however new methods to play as effectively.

Introducing 5 new common race occasions like ‘World Touring Vehicles 900’ and ‘X2019 Nations Cup’ in addition to 2 new knowledgeable race occasions.

5 new common occasions

• World Touring Vehicles 900: Trial Mountain / Nurburgring / Suzuka Circuit / Autopolis
• X2019 Nations Cup: Interlagos Circuit / Sardegna Highway Monitor / Dragon Path / Trial Mountain Circuit / Lake Maggiore Circuit
• World Rally Problem Gr. B: Lake Louise
• Japanese 4WD Problem 600
• Choose-Up Truck Race: Lake Louise

2 Professional Race Occasions

• Clubman Cup+: Watkins Glen Worldwide / Particular Stage Route X / Fuji Speedway / Monza Circuit
• GT Cup Gr. 3: Mount Panorama / Daytona Worldwide Speedway / Deep Forest Raceway / Purple Bull Ring

New ‘Occasion Listing’ button

A fast record of races at the moment enterable.

The brand new Occasion Listing button added to the top-right of the display permits gamers to shortly discover any occasions they’ll enter. Urgent the button brings up an inventory of all races which can be enterable with present settings. Gamers can then choose a race from the record to enter right away.

Carry on racing with the Weekly Problem.

The Weekly Problem is a brand new weekly occasion that provides gamers an inventory of occasions to finish. Finishing all of them will earn gamers a particular reward. These occasions will likely be picked from present World Circuit occasions together with all-new race occasions as effectively.** 

Gran Turismo Sophy (AI Driver Agent) with Fast Race 

(PS5 Solely)

Play with Gran Turismo Sophy on the PS5 model. Arrange a race shortly and simply with ‘Fast Race’.

Arcade Race has now grow to be Fast Race. Gamers can now select to race in opposition to common AI or the prototype AI racing agent ‘Gran Turismo Sophy’ for much more thrilling races than ever earlier than.***

Moreover, credit score prizes improve based mostly on the participant’s Collector Stage and Circuit Expertise progress. This race mode is less complicated than ever to get into, and much more replayable.

50 Challenges added to Licenses

The brand new Grasp License has been added to the License Centre, the place gamers study the ins and outs of sports activities driving step-by-step. Ranging from the fundamentals, 50 new knowledgeable challenges have been added. These will grow to be obtainable to play as soon as the conventional licenses have been cleared.

Paddock added to Multiplayer Menu

Have interaction in informal dialog on the Paddock

With the Spec II replace, there are large modifications in multiplayer as effectively. The ‘room’ display in Assembly Locations has now grow to be the ‘Paddock’ parking space. Within the Paddock gamers can not solely talk with one another but additionally check out sure vehicles close-up. Gamers can’t solely entry the Paddock from World Circuits as earlier than, but additionally from the Multiplayer menu.

4-player cut up display saces (PS5 solely)

The 2P Break up Display screen mode has modified to Break up-Display screen Race. As much as 4 individuals can now play collectively in Break up Display screen mode (PS5 solely). One controller per particular person required.

Options added to Images / Scapes

Sluggish shutter modes

New sluggish shutter speeds have been added to the digital camera when utilizing the Race Picture mode through the post-race replay. It’s now doable to set the shutter between 1s and 1/30s. Use the slower shutter to make darkish scenes brighter, seize gentle trails and {photograph} dynamic actions. Expertise an entire new frontier of photographic expression.

New Scapes options and spots

Participant’s Favorites (The 30 Most Well-liked Spots) has been added to featured Scapes. Moreover, to rejoice the addition of the 3000th Scapes Spot, the Polyphony Digital Tokyo Studio spot has been added.

Up to date GT Menu / Dashboard

The brand new ‘Dashboard’ has been added the place gamers observe a wide range of sport development figures, from variety of vehicles of their Storage, to their Collector Stage and World Circuits completion fee. The Dashboard is accessible from the GT Menu within the top-left of the display, or by urgent ‘Triangle’ on the World Map display.

The Gran Turismo 7 SPEC II 1.40 replace is dwell right this moment.

*Web connection and Gran Turismo 7 sport required for replace.
**This mode is just obtainable as soon as gamers have reached the ending film.
*** Gran Turismo Sophy mode is just obtainable on the PS5 model of Gran Turismo 7. Sure vehicles and programs are at the moment unavailable on this mode and subsequently can’t be chosen.