Gran Turismo players! Update 1.34 for Gran Turismo 7 arrives today, May 24 at 10 p.m. PST* / March 25 at 6 a.m. BST / 2 p.m. JST.
Presentation of 3 new cars
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce ’67
An iconic Alfa Romeo performance coupé from the 1960s.
The first generation Giulia series sold from the 1960s to the 1970s was a huge success for Alfa Romeo. The Giulia was initially only available as a 4-door when it was released in 1962, but a coupé version was soon added to the lineup in 1963. This first coupé was called the Sprint GT. It was designed by young Giorgetto Giugiaro, then working for Carrozzeria Bertone. Having a shape comprised of smooth lines and gentle curves, and a characteristic brim at the front, it has captured many fans over the years. The car is powered by a 1.6L DOHC inline-4. Producing 104.5 BHP and 14.2 kgfm of torque, it propelled the lightweight 950 kg body up to 111.8 mph. The Giulia Sprint GT became hugely popular as a high-performance coupé, for its light and compact body offering excellent handling, as well as its sports car engine. It became a long running model with many names and detail variants, produced until 1977.
Greening Auto Company Maverick
A wonderful hot rod with 1,200 BHP nestled in a nostalgic body.
The SEMA show is held every November in Las Vegas in the United States. At the World’s Largest Custom Car Festival, Gran Turismo Selected Cars for “SEMA GT Awards”; and the 2018 “Best of Show” winner was this 1971 Ford Maverick built by the Greening Auto Company (GAC). The Maverick was originally an inexpensive compact coupe built on the Ford Falcon chassis. But GAC rebuilt this Maverick into a hot rod monster that can still be driven on city streets. On the outside, the reduced ride height and flared fenders will catch your eye first, but the biggest highlight is under the hood. The engine contained inside is Ford’s well-known 7-liter Windsor small-block V8. Combined with not one but two turbochargers, it is said to produce up to 1,200 BHP. But it’s not just an out-of-control racehorse, changing the engine control logic will let you cruise smoothly through the city. In the spring of 2019, this Maverick took on a top speed challenge, setting a record of 202.748 mph (about 202.6 mph). This is a rare model where nostalgia and advanced technology meet.
Nissan GT-R NISMO (R32) ’90
A homologation model with 500 cars produced for Group A racing.
Armed with the RB26DETT engine with a displacement meeting Group A specifications, a 4WD system to not waste power towards the road and a 4WS system to extend the capacity of the chassis, the BNR32 Skyline GT-R was a model that was born to win touring car races. Proof of this is the GT-R NISMO which appeared in its second year of production, a Group A homologation model with production limited to 500 cars. Compared to the standard GT-R, the GT-R NISMO features fins above the grille that increase airflow into the engine room for cooling, as well as intake vents for air in the front bumper. To improve aerodynamic characteristics, the rear end of the side sills feature guards that rectify the airflow around the rear tires. A small rear spoiler was added and the turbos were changed from ceramic to metal. The exhaust manifold was specially redesigned for this car and, to reduce weight, the air conditioning, audio system and rear windshield wipers were omitted, making the car 30 kg lighter than the base model. The GT-R NISMO won Japan’s premier touring car class, as well as many other famous endurance races in Europe and Australia. As a result, he is well known for wreaking havoc in Group A races all over the world.
Engine swap in GT Auto
It is now possible to perform an “Engine Swap” from the “Car Maintenance & Service” menu at GT Auto (Collector Level 50). On applicable vehicles, this service allows users to purchase and equip new engines of different cars.
Tuning Shop – Added Ultimate category
The ‘Ultimate’ tab has been added to the Tuning Shop categories. This will become available at Collector level 50. The “Ultimate” category adds even more tuning options as well as a number of rare parts.
GT Café Additional Menus
The following two additional menus have been added:
- Supplementary Menu #22: “SEMA Gran Turismo Award” (collector level 37 and above)
- Additional menu no. 23: “Group A” (collector level 33 and above)
Two new scenes
‘National Stadium’ and ‘The Lake District’ have been added to the featured section.
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