Start your engines! The August update for Gran Turismo 7 arrives today, August 24, at 11:00 pm PT. New cars and a fabulous new layout are coming to enhance your racing skills; check them out!
Also, here is a summary of what the latest update has brought to Gran Turismo fans:
McLaren MP4/4 ’88
A legendary F1 machine that marked the end of the Turbo era.
McLaren fought the 1988 F1 World Championships season in the MP4/4. This was a low height, low drag machine designed by Gordon Murray and Steve Nichols, powered by the Honda RA168E engine. This was also the last year for turbocharged machines in Formula racing. With the allowed maximum boost pressures reduced from 4 bars to 2.5 bars and on-board fuel reduced by 45 to 150 liters in total, it was supposed to be a very tough season for the turbocharged machines.
Pontiac GTO ‘The Judge’ ’69
This extreme sports package was introduced for later models of the GTO, the original muscle car. The original Pontiac GTO debuted in 1964 and is said to be the original road-going muscle car. However, the 1968 second-generation model changed to a more style-oriented fastback, and while it wasn’t lacking in performance, it failed to stand up to more powerful rivals that had arrived on the scene.
Porsche Cayman GT4 ’16
A motorsport-focused Cayman with the power of the 911.
As 911 has always formed the backbone of Porsche’s sports car racing endeavors, racing-focused 911 models have always been part of their catalog line-up and available to the public. 2015 however, saw the arrival of an outlier. A motorsports version of the less powerful mid-ship Cayman coupe was introduced as the Cayman GT4. Its most notable feature is the powertrain. Based on that, the 911 Carrera S combines a 3.8L flat-6 engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. What’s more is it produces 379 BHP, more than the base model 911 Carrera.
De Tomaso Mangusta (Christian Dior)
An Italian sports car reimagined by a fashion giant.
As one of France’s foremost luxury houses, Dior has led the industry since its beginning. And this car that was born of an undertaking ‒ to reimagine sports cars through their elegant and evolutionary brand essence ‒ is the De Tomaso Mangusta (Christian Dior).
The model selected as the ‘raw material’ is the De Tomaso Mangusta, an Italian sports car that proudly embodies the allure of the 1960s. The styling, which exhibits both finesse and strength, was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro during his days at Carrozzeria Ghia and is renowned for its gull-winged rear hatch. Artistic Director of Dior men’s collections Kim Jones has cast the House’s magic on the Mangusta, adorning it with a livery that combines an intentionally conservative body color, complete with chic stripes, and the Dior lettering on the sides. Racing number 47 on the bonnet represents 1947, the year of Dior’s revolutionary debut collection.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya GP Layout No Chicane
The chicane running into the final corner has been removed, transforming this once low-speed sector into a high-speed right turn and providing a thrilling layout where aerodynamics is thoroughly tested. To accompany the ‘No Chicane’ layout being added to the game, the existing Catalunya circuit has been titled ‘Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya GP Layout.’ Circuit de Barcelona ‒ Catalunya is a race circuit located approximately 30km north of Barcelona, Spain.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya National Layout
The home straight from the GP Layout now runs into a hairpin turn, resulting in a more compact track that completely cuts through Sector 1 and half of Sector 2. Yet, plenty is on offer as the long back straight and technical 3rd Sector are preserved, providing a very satisfying racing experience.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Rallycross Layout
This unique rallycross layout comprises the GP Layout’s Sector 3 and infield areas, resulting in a unique hybrid track composed of paved and unpaved surfaces. The jump in the middle of the track is a sight to behold.
Be sure to stay tuned, as plenty more updates will come!
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