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Gran Turismo 7 update 1.48 features 5 new cars, Café Menu, and World Circuit Events

Draugoth

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Gran Turismo players! This month’s update brings back a few of the classic GT legends including the Honda NSX GT500 and the Nissan Skyline GTS-R ‘87.

Update 1.48* for Gran Turismo 7 will be available as of Wednesday, May 29 at 11:00pm PST / May 30 at 7:00am BST / 3:00pm JST.

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5 new cars added this month​

Honda Civic SiR・II (EG) ’93
(Can be purchased from Used Cars)

The top-grade 5th generation Civic balances speed with comfort.

The Civic, now equipped with a VTEC engine and much faster, passed the baton to the 5th generation model in September of 1991. The body was available in a 3-door hatchback, the newly christened “Ferio” 4-door saloon, and the 5-door shuttle. The car’s tagline called it the “Sports Civic”. Engine variety increased due to the further development of the VTEC system. The base models were equipped with the carbureted 1.3 L and 1.5 L, on top of these were the easy to drive 1.5 L SOHC VTEC and the more fuel efficient 1.5 L VTEC-E.

The top of the line was crowned with SiR model, which featured the high performance 1.6 L DOHC VTEC. All cars used Honda’s new standard double wishbone suspension. The SiR model, which served as the face of the “Sports Civic” boasted 9.9 BHP more power than the previous generation, achieving 167.7 BHP. Also for the suspension, the spring rate, amount of suspension stroke, etc. were revised, and were set to be more sports oriented. As with previous models, the SiR aimed for lower weight through simplified equipment, while the SiR・II featured a full suite of comfort amenities such as automatic air conditioning, power windows, and a genuine leather wrapped steering wheel.



Honda NSX GT500 ’00
(Can be purchased from Legend Cars)

A new design with a lower centre of gravity was the key to victory for this JGTC champion.

During the 2000 All-Japan Grand Touring Car Championship (JGTC), the three big automakers Honda, Toyota and Nissan engaged in an unprecedented war for the GT500-class title. The NSX development team decided on major changes to the 2000 model even going so far as repositioning the transverse mounted engine. Mounting a V-type engine in a transverse layout helps to shorten the length of the vehicle, but the layout creates problems in routing the exhaust pipes coming from the two-cylinder banks. Previously, the NSX’s exhaust pipes had ran under the engine, but the development team decided to re-route them to the sides and lower the engine itself. However, in this configuration the gearbox, which was mounted on the side of the engine, would be in the way. To make space for the exhaust pipes, the team set about redesigning a smaller gearbox. The result was a completely bespoke transmission that employed formula car gears, which are thinner and more compact than regular gears.

Five NSX teams were entered for the 2000 season. Among them, the Castrol Mugen NSX team, along with Takata Dome NSX, took on the role of advanced-development “works cars” inside the NSX camp. The Takata Dome NSX showed overwhelming performance, taking win. However, the unique weight handicaps in the JGTC rules resulted in the team missing out on the championship title. In its shadow emerged the Castrol Mugen NSX, putting in one solid run after another. It was driven by Ryo Michigami and Osamu Nakako, with Nakako being replaced by Hidetoshi Mitsusada halfway through the season. The Castrol Mugen NSX team were able to deftly handle the weight handicaps incurred from its 1st place finishes and went on to glory as the series champion.



Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) ’87
(Can be purchased from Used Cars)

An unlikely monster machine born from the elegant lines of the 7th gen. Skyline.

Though it still retained the same sporty appeal of the previous generation R30 model, the 7th generation R31 Skyline marked a change of direction for the line when it was released in August 1985. In the Japanese car scene of the time, there was a growing trend in both the sales and general popularity of luxury outfitted ‘high-society cars’, typically either 4 or 2-door models. In response to this cultural boom, the Skyline was repositioned as a luxury saloon. At its debut, the new model featured a somewhat understated line-up, featuring a 4-door hardtop, a sedan and an estate. Fans would have to wait until May 1986 for the anticipated 2-door coupé.

The real attraction of the 7th generation would show up much later still though. This was the GTS-R, released in August 1987 in a limited run of only 800 cars. The GTS-R was developed to reclaim the Group A racing title and was a very sporty model. The powerplant was based on the turbocharged RB20DET DOHC inline-6 featured in the GTS, which generated 177.5 BHP and 23.0 kgfm of torque. The GTS-R version added a stainless-steel exhaust manifold and a T04E turbocharger, achieving 207.1 BHP and 25.0 kgfm torque. This was a very special engine, earning itself the designation RB20DET-R.

The suspension and exterior were also modified. While the normal GTS-X had an automatic front spoiler that deployed according to vehicle speed, the GTS-R instead used a fixed spoiler, with the rear spoiler also being upgraded to a larger unit. In addition, the car was offered in an exclusive ‘Blue Black’ body colour.




Volvo 240 SE Estate ’93
(Can be purchased from Used Cars)

A historic model which taught the world to love the station wagon.

When people think of Volvo, they think estate cars. And when they think estate cars, they think Volvo. Such was the automobile scene for quite some time until the worldwide SUV boom began gaining momentum in the late 1980’s. One car that cemented this maxim was the 240 Estate.

The 240 series itself had debuted in 1974, made up of the ‘244’ 4-door sedan, ‘242’ 2-door, and ‘245’ 5-door wagon. The 3rd digit of the model number denoted the number of doors. It wasn’t until 1983 that all these models were consolidated into a single ‘240’ model. Additionally, when the car originally debuted it featured round headlights, the iconic square lamps were introduced later in 1979. The 240 retained most of its original styling throughout its production until 1993, though its safety features were kept constantly up to date with additions like airbags and ABS as standard equipment. Even in an era where sedans ruled sales figures, over one third of total production was made up of wagon models, proving just how popular the Estate was in the 240 line-up.One of the most notable features of the 240 Estate was its styling, which appeared square no matter what angle the car was observed from. It features a long front overhang to incorporate crumble zones, and on the rear as well a long overhang facilitates both impact absorption and extra luggage space. This resulted in the car’s characteristically long thin silhouette.



Volvo V40 T5 R-Design ’13
*Can be purchased from Brand Central

The globally successful Volvo that serves as a saloon, estate, and coupe.

The V40 was revealed at the 2012 Geneva show as a C-segment 5-door hatchback. Though it was positioned as Volvo’s entry-level model, the V40 would actually play a huge role in the Volvo catalogue as it served as the combined replacement for 3 different models: the conventional S40 saloon, the V50 family estate, and the sporty C30 3-door hatchback. To create a car that could provide the comfort of a saloon, the utility of an estate and the youthful, sporty styling of a coupe, the car was developed completely from scratch. While the base structure utilized a platform in common with Ford cars, the styling is innovative and has no trace of Volvo’s conservative image of the past. Incorporating design cues from the classic P1800 of the 60’s and its later 1800ES variant, the car has flowing lines and a soulful silhouette that can be interpreted as a coupe or an estate. The car was an immediate hit from its debut, attracting worldwide attention for both its aesthetics and utility, able to comfortably seat 4 adults along with all their luggage. The T5 R-Design is the sportiest model of the series. Its 210.1 BHP 2L inline-5 turbocharged engine provides quick acceleration performance, and its sports suspension and 18-inch wheels provide both sharp handling and a smooth ride. The special front bumper and rear diffuser provide additional aerodynamic performance, as well as giving it a bold look.



Café / Extra Menus

The following Menu has been added:

  • Extra Menu No. 39: Racers of the Japanese GT (Collector Level 48 and above)

World Circuits (Event)

The following new events have been added to World Circuits:

  • Europe Sunday Cup 400 – Kyoto Driving Park: Yamagiwa
  • Japanese FF Challenge 450 – Autopolis International Racing Course: Short Course
  • Japanese FR Challenge 450 – Autodrome Lago Maggiore: West
  • World Tour Car 800 – Circuit de Sainte-Croix: A

Scapes

‘Move the camera up and down II’ has been added as a featured curation in Scapes.


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Google tells me the game has 500 cars now and not half of them are Skylines and GT-Rs. Mad. The majority in GT5 were legacy cars without interiors, only a few hundred premium ones.
I am not much of a car porn guy though, I was quite happy with those legacy cars. Same with Ride and their bike porn stuff. I much rather have more tracks in updates, especially old race tracks and more stuff to make proper use of all sorts of older cars, that would be interesting, not just because and race everything everywhere. If Wipeout would have stayed relevant some weird fantasy tracks bridging the gap towards that would also have been nice. Some ground effect upside down looping racing in futuristic prototypes.
 

Jaybe

Member
I see this is on sale right now and am considering it. A couple questions:
Does it play well with a controller?
I don’t have PS Plus. Is the single player content on its own excellent?
Thanks
 
I know most people prefer super cars or racing cars, but these classics are the best for me and one of the reasons I love GT over most other car games.
Same. I grew up playing Gran Turismo, reading Super Street/Import Tuner, and I was 10 when The Fast & The Furious came out so my taste in cars is very much Japanese focused so Gran Turismo appeals to me much more then something like Forza Motorsport does. Hell two of my dream cars are the Suzuki Cappuccino and the JZX100 Chaser Tourer V.

Super cars are cool and all but pretty boring to me.

All of these cars will be mine.
 

Skifi28

Member
Does it play well with a controller?
To me this is the best playing racing game with a controller ever and I've played pretty much everything. There is a level of precision that almost approaches a wheel that I haven't been able to find anywhere else. The haptics implementation is also excellent.

Is the single player content on its own excellent?
I wouldn't say excellent, but there is quite a bit of content to go through. The biggest problem is the AI being a bit meh on the SP. There is a different and great version of the AI, but so far it's only reserved for quick races or specific events,
 
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DanielG165

Member
I know most people prefer super cars or racing cars, but these classics are the best for me and one of the reasons I love GT over most other car games.
I’m privy to my muscle and pony/sports cars, honestly. Super and hyper cars are both cool and super fun, but they’re so fast that it becomes more of a hassle to drive them 10/10ths consistently in the game. I’d much rather take a ZL1 1LE around Circuit of the Americas than a 488 Pista, as an example. The former is a more consistent and buttoned down track car, which is crazy to say for a car that has 650hp/650tq lol.
 
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Kenneth Haight

Gold Member
I see this is on sale right now and am considering it. A couple questions:
Does it play well with a controller?
I don’t have PS Plus. Is the single player content on its own excellent?
Thanks
Yes and yes. Dualsense makes this a dream to play and elevates it to my favourite racing game of all time. Lots of single player content to keep you occupied. If you get gold in all the licenses I’ll be impressed. I’m still missing 3 or 4 but I will get them all one day. The weekly races and updates should keep you entertained but the online is obviously where a lot of people gravitate to, to really test their skills.
 

Calverz

Member
I see this is on sale right now and am considering it. A couple questions:
Does it play well with a controller?
I don’t have PS Plus. Is the single player content on its own excellent?
Thanks
Yes its worth it. If you played GT Sport, you already have a good idea what you are getting.
 

Raven117

Member
Honestly, until they quit that rolling start back at the back of the pack and have to drive like a maniac (and not actually good racing), I'm not interested.

I would otherwise love the game, but the fact its not a good enough racing simulator kills me.

Ill just keep on playing Assetto Competionzone (sp)
 
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Con_Z_ǝdʇ

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Update Details (1.48)​


A new update for Gran Turismo 7 has been released. The following is a list of the main features and adjustments introduced.

Main Features Implemented​

1. Cars
 - The following five new cars have been added:
  ・Honda Civic SiR・II (EG) '93 (Sold at the 'Used Cars' dealership)
  ・Honda NSX GT500 '00 (Sold at the 'Legend Cars' dealership)
  ・Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) '87 (Sold at the 'Used Cars' dealership)
  ・Volvo 240 SE Estate ʼ93 (Sold at the 'Used Cars' dealership)
  ・Volvo V40 T5 R-Design ʼ13 (Sold at 'Brand Central')
  
2. World Circuits
 - The following new events have been added to 'World Circuits':
  ・European Sunday Cup 400
   - Kyoto Driving Park - Yamagiwa
  ・Japanese FF Challenge 450
   - Autopolis International Racing Course - Short Course
  ・Japanese FR Challenge 450
   - Autodromo Lago Maggiore - West
  ・World Touring Car 800
   - Circuit de Sainte-Croix - A
 
3. Café
 - The following Extra Menu has been added:
  ・Extra Menu No.39: 'Collection: Racers of the Japanese GT' (Collector Level 48 and above);

 - Added new sets of conversations with the Car Designers and Characters appearing in the Café. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in 'Garage' and speaking with the Characters in the Café:

 CAR DESIGNERS
  - Fabio Filippini
   ・Volvo V40 T5 R-Design ʼ13

 CHARACTERS
  - Chris
   ・Volvo V40 T5 R-Design ʼ13

  - Jeremy
   ・Honda NSX GT500 '00
   ・Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) '87
   ・Volvo 240 SE Estate ʼ93

  - Stella
   ・Honda Civic SiR・II (EG) '93

4. Brand Central
 - The following brand has been added:
  ・Volvo (Sweden)

5. GT Auto
 - Car Maintenance & Service
  Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
   ・Honda Civic SiR・II (EG) '93
   ・Honda Civic Type R (EK) '97
   ・Honda Civic Type R (EK) Touring Car
   ・Honda Integra Type R (DC2) '95
   ・Nissan Sileighty '98

6. Scapes
 - 'Move the camera up and down II' has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.

Other Improvements and Adjustments​

1. Physics Simulation Model
 - Adjusted the effects of mechanical damage on the following cars:
  ・AFEELA Prototype 2024
  ・Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo
  ・BMW i3 '15
  ・Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo
  ・Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo
  ・Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupé
  ・Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster
  ・Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV
  ・Porsche Taycan Turbo S '19
  ・Porsche Vision Gran Turismo
  ・Porsche Vision Gran Turismo Spyder
  ・Skoda Vision Gran Turismo
  ・Tesla Model S Signature Performance '12
  ・Tesla Model 3 Performance '23
  ・Volkswagen ID.R '19

2. Legend Cars
 - Legend Cars (Hagerty Collection) prices have been revised based on real-life valuations from Gran Turismo partner, Hagerty. Hagerty provides valuations and vehicle insurance for classic cars and has sponsored some historic car events in recent years. New prices will be applied the next time a vehicle goes on sale. The next price revision is scheduled for October 2024.

3. GT Auto
 - Adjusted the decal placement area on the left arm of the following racing suits:
  ・Alpinestars Suit No.1
  ・Alpinestars Suit No.2

 - Adjusted the colours of certain 'Real Car Paints.'

4. Localisation
 - Fixed various text localisation issues.

5. Others
 - Various other issues have been addressed.
 

Senua

Gold Member
This is how you do a car pack, apart from the Volvo V40 every car is fucking legendary in my eyes

Great to see more Honda and the volvo stuff is cool. I love the GTR...but so many GTR's in this game.
It's a GTS-R

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Hudo

Member
That Volvo 240 is only complete with 2 children in the back, one crying and the other vomiting and the wife on the shotgun seat complaining about you driving above the speed limit because that motherfucker in the BMW behind you is essentially already pushing you.
 

MCplayer

Member
Honestly, until they quit that rolling start back at the back of the pack and have to drive like a maniac (and not actually good racing), I'm not interested.

I would otherwise love the game, but the fact its not a good enough racing simulator kills me.

Ill just keep on playing Assetto Competionzone (sp)
Its not a simulator... Its a simcade
 

*Nightwing

Banned
GT7 holds a special place in my heart as the game that made me seek out real sim racing games to fill the void it leaves. And damn it’s pretty but has 0% substance to it.

Another Skyline?!! A throw away station wagon?!?

No new tracks still?!!?

Yet another month not worth booting up GT7 again, and my time is better spent sticking with 11 year old Assetto Corsa and 5 year old ACC
 

TrebleShot

Member
GT7 has quietly been the absolute GOAT of GT games and the game of this generation.
It is sublime and a joy to play.

I havent booted it up in a while as I think I have had my fill at about 160 hours which completely flew by, but i do jump in now and then.

Id really love to see this come to PC, I think it would be incredible at HFR 4k and imagine the mods would be something else.
 
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