Developer Polyphony Digital has launched a brand new replace for racing sport Gran Turismo 7. The replace, numbered at 1.60, brings with it three new automobiles, in addition to three new occasions. Try the trailer showcasing the contents of the replace under.
The headlining automotive for the replace is the ‘92 Lancia Delta HF Intergrale Rally Automotive. Together with the long-lasting WRC championship-winning automotive, the replace additionally brings with it the ‘87 Citroën BX 19 TRS, in addition to the ‘21 Peugeot SUV 2008, bringing in a complete of three Europe-leaning automobiles.
The ‘92 Lancia Delta HF Intergrale Rally Automotive has been described by the developer as the top of the Lancia Delta due to its 6 consecutive WRC wins. The Rally Automotive model brings with it the improved dealing with due to revisions to its physique reinforcements and suspension, in addition to the rear-leaning torque cut up of its 4WD system.
In its description of the Citroën BX 19 TRS, the studio defined that it introduced in enhancements to the corporate’s line-up of automobiles whereas additionally retaining what made it “Citroën-esque”. Because of this it included options that have been (for the time) thought-about trendy.
“A lot thought was additionally put into the mechanicals,” wrote the studio. “Whereas many fashions had begun to share increasingly elements with Peugeots, the BX featured the signature hydropneumatic suspension. This method makes use of nitrogen fuel and oil as a substitute of typical coil springs and dampers. This permits for the trip peak to be adjusted freely and likewise creates the distinctive really feel of a Citroën.”
The studio additionally notes that the Citroën BX 19 TRS added to Gran Turismo 7 is a floor tourer-style mannequin that makes use of a 1.9L gasoline engine. Whereas missing a bit in horsepower in comparison with its contemporaries, the engine permits the automotive to remain light-weight, which couple with its aerodynamic design to attain greater speeds.
Rounding off the brand new automobiles is the extra trendy ‘21 Peugeot SUV 2008. Constructed on the identical CMP platform as the corporate’s ‘208’ hatchback line-up of automobiles, the 2008 includes a distinctive driver format that makes use of a small-diameter steering wheel with a flattened prime and backside, in addition to a digital instrument panel.
As for the brand new occasions, there are three new choices in World Circuits – Sunday Cup: Willow Springs Worldwide Raceway: Streets of Willow Springs Reverse, European Sunday Cup 400: Watkins Glen Brief Course, and World Rally Problem Gr.B: Colorado Springs – Lake.
Together with this, the replace has additionally introduced with it enhancements to the Gran Turismo Sophy AI racing agent, with the AI being usable on the Alsace – Village programs by means of Fast Race and Customized Race modes. Rounding off the replace is the addition of Scotland as a location for Scapes.
Gran Turismo 7, accessible completely on PS5, was initially launched again in March 2022. Since then, the sport has gotten quite a few updates bringing not solely new content material like automobiles and tracks, but in addition bug fixes and new options like help for the PlayStation VR2 headset. For extra particulars, try our ideas whether or not Gran Turismo 7 continues to be price taking part in in 2025.
