Ok, but for this type of analysis I think it suffices to just say that the DC5 was in GT4 and GT5/6. We have seen before that PD has brought back cars from older games and refreshed them for GT7, but with minor differences in year and trim.The one featured in GT4 was the pre-facelift '03 model, while the one featured as a Premium in the PS3 games was the facelifted '04 model.
While I drew this up last night about the GTO forgot to post.
It’s not just the modelling, it’s the physics too. Each car needs to be simulated, not just stock, but with a multitude of combinations of tweaks and aero. For example, is the sports suspension physics model a standard model, or is it specific per car? I don’t know, but whilst I’ve no doubt the car models are a huge timesink, I have to imagine the car physics are more so. I don’t see how PD can outsource the physics aspect.
The '32 coupe was never featured in the series. The closest thing we have is the '63 roadster which is a modified "hot-rodded" variant. The original? Nope.
From my understanding the physics are done almost automatically by inputting all the car parameters into the engine, I think GT4 had something like 800 parameters, GT7 probably more but it's still a straitforward process. The only exception is when a car has unique hybrid systems or a crazy propulsion system like the Chapparal Vision GT, Kaz said they needed to develop a new physics system for that car. Most cars don't need a year of development for physics.
