Gran Turismo 7: Latest news and discussion thread

[GTvsForza]

We already have the Castrol Supra livery in GT7, it's more likely to be a themed 25th Anniversay livery. Unless that's what you mean, but using the Supra GT500 as the base car.

That's what I meant

 

[Samus]

Ive only just realised today that you dont need a psn subscription to take part in the online time trials,only for the daily races and multiplayer. I assumed as its called online TT i needed an active sub to take part.Live and learn.

There are some exceptions (like Free to Play games) but broadly speaking online activity in games works like this

If the activity sees you playing with other players in real time, live, you need PS+
If the activity sees you playing with other players only in a leaderboard/ranking of some sort, and not "live", you don't need PS+

Rayman games are another good example of the latter. You can compete against other players in events but because nobody else is there live with you, it's just you against a clock and a leaderboard at the end, you don't need PS+.

 

[Islaygaz]

I feel that the Castrol Supra will be the 25th Anniversary car. It makes the most sense IMO.

I agree! It’s the most iconic car (IMO) from the franchise that’s currently in game! Escudo and Pennzoil GTR aren’t far behind mond you!

 

[Batschisane52]

In Gran Turismo Sport, some cars couldn't be used in regular events and races. If memory serves, we could use them only in One Make Custom Races. McLaren P1 GTR '16, Pagani Zonda R, were two of them.

Wasn't that also the Problem for the Zonda in real life for a while...it wasn't street-legal in most countries but it also didn't get the necessary homologations to be used as race car, when my memories are correct...

Ford Sierra implementation will be awkward unless they add Ford’s European division as a separate brand. Imagine it not being eligible for European events because it’s tied to America.

That wasn't a Problem with the Ford Focus, was it ?

The Ford Focus is a development of the european branch of Ford, not the american...

 

[WanganDream]

Probably not this car, but it is the one I am most excited about as the 25th anniversary car.
It's more realistic than the Dodge Copperhead (a.k.a. "Concept car"), FTO LM Edition, or Nismo GT-R LM Road car.
What I really want the most, though, is a Copperhead.

 

[MagpieRacer]

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Probably not this car, but it is the one I am most excited about as the 25th anniversary car.
It's more realistic than the Dodge Copperhead (a.k.a. "Concept car"), FTO LM Edition, or Nismo GT-R LM Road car.
What I really want the most, though, is a Copperhead.

And it won't be any of those. Nice as they would be, it's a pipedream. It'll be a special livery for an already in game car as some sort of prize or limited LCD thing.

 

[Techlet]

not certain wether its obtainable.What does that mean?How do you get it if its not obtainable?Maybe a freebie for everyone. 🤔

I'm going to guess that it's a rental car that's only available for use in a special "25th anniversary" event that lasts for a certain duration of time. Maybe even online/Sport Mode only hence the FOMO element.

Maybe even as an online time trial where the car is a reward for the top 0.1% or something.

Maybe it's tied to the Worlds Final. Guess the correct winner/answer some questions to get the car.

Maybe it'll be added to the ticket pool for the duration of the Nov update. 1% chance of getting the car out of a 6 star ticket.

 

[WanganDream]

And it won't be any of those. Nice as they would be, it's a pipedream. It'll be a special livery for an already in game car as some sort of prize or limited LCD thing.

Yes, it definitely will.
My realistic guess is the Mazda RX-Vision special livery.
This car is also one of the cover cars and it is quite likely that a variant will be added.

 

[mynameis66]

I'm going to guess that it's a rental car that's only available for use in a special "25th anniversary" event that lasts for a certain duration of time. Maybe even online/Sport Mode only hence the FOMO element.

Maybe even as an online time trial where the car is a reward for the top 0.1% or something.

Maybe it's tied to the Worlds Final. Guess the correct winner/answer some questions to get the car.

Maybe it'll be added to the ticket pool for the duration of the Nov update. 1% chance of getting the car out of a 6 star ticket.

If its just a car with the 25th livery its not the end of the world.If its for an online only event those without psn sub will miss out so i cant see pd doing that,however,this is PD.....

 

[Suzuki-Cara]

That wasn't a Problem with the Ford Focus, was it ?

The Ford Focus is a development of the european branch of Ford, not the american...

That's going to be some strange magic PDs going to have to do. Especially since the Focus RS can't enter European events either.

 

[Tetraturbo]

A quick side-by-side.

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(Sierra RS Cosworth, M2 Competition, S14 Silvia K's Kouki)​

The fact that all these cars are already in FH5 saddens me, maybe it's time to get a Series S

 

[MroczMR]

I feel that the Castrol Supra will be the 25th Anniversary car. It makes the most sense IMO.

NO!
Most sense would make Toyota GT86 25th Anniversary Edition

 

[Artremis]

The fact that all these cars are already in FH5 saddens me, maybe it's time to get a Series S

If you buy FH5 to fill a Gran Turismo itch I'd be willing to bet you'll be disappointed. It's a great game in its own right though.

 

[hyperspeed980]

That's going to be some strange magic PDs going to have to do. Especially since the Focus RS can't enter European events either.

I guess PD could code those specific cars to be both American and European, but I doubt that'll be the case - especially since the classic Mini is considered a German car...

 

[Losco]

December update: 4 cars

Spoiler

4 Silvias

 

[SnakeOfBacon]

I guess PD could code those specific cars to be both American and European, but I doubt that'll be the case - especially since the classic Mini is considered a German car...

You beat me to it! Yes, I expect the Sierra to be classed as an American Ford, because in GT5 to 7 MINIs are all German, even if they were built by BMC in the 60s, or Rover in 1998. By that wonky logic, the Bugatti Veyron could now be Croatian, and the Jaguar E-Type, retroactively Indian.
Long ago, Gran Turismo had a Ford (AU) section, with an AU Falcon Supercar in it... good times

 

[Suzuki-Cara]

December update: 4 cars

Spoiler

4 Silvias

As long as one of those could be the Nismo 270R or the S15 R tune, count me in.

You beat me to it! Yes, I expect the Sierra to be classed as an American Ford, because in GT5 to 7 MINIs are all German, even if they were built by BMC in the 60s, or Rover in 1998. By that wonky logic, the Bugatti Veyron could now be Croatian, and the Jaguar E-Type, retroactively Indian.
Long ago, Gran Turismo had a Ford (AU) section, with an AU Falcon Supercar in it... good times

I guess PD could code those specific cars to be both American and European, but I doubt that'll be the case - especially since the classic Mini is considered a German car...

One way I've thought of that's been on my mind is something akin to the Silvia Sisters event.

Like a Group A tourney or set of events featuring the M3, 190E, R32, and Sierra.

 

[hyperspeed980]

As long as one of those could be the Nismo 270R or the S15 R tune, count me in.



One way I've thought of that's been on my mind is something akin to the Silvia Sisters event.

Like a Group A tourney or set of events featuring the M3, 190E, R32, and Sierra.

Sign me up for the old 240RS as well - that boxy monstrosity needs to come back. I'd accept the CSP311 returning too, but I seriously doubt it'll get much use.

A classic touring car event would be very nice to see. And dear God, I hope Bathurst is one of the tracks that has the event available - the game sorely needs more races there. Brands Hatch and a returning Silverstone would also be nice tracks for those cars to race on.

 

[05XR8]

You beat me to it! Yes, I expect the Sierra to be classed as an American Ford, because in GT5 to 7 MINIs are all German, even if they were built by BMC in the 60s, or Rover in 1998. By that wonky logic, the Bugatti Veyron could now be Croatian, and the Jaguar E-Type, retroactively Indian.
Long ago, Gran Turismo had a Ford (AU) section, with an AU Falcon Supercar in it... good times

There's a Volvo in the datamine. Imagine where that winds up, if it arrives.

 

[ScottPuss20]

There's a Volvo in the datamine. Imagine where that winds up, if it arrives

It would probably be categorised as a Swedish brand, not a Chinese one.

 

[05XR8]

It would probably be categorised as a Swedish brand, not a Chinese one.

I don't know, Man. I guess it's up to the manufacturer. A brand like Bugatti is still French, but, as mentioned, see that Mini for reference.

 

[ScottPuss20]

I don't know, Man. I guess it's up to the manufacturer. A brand like Bugatti is still French, but, as mentioned, see that Mini for reference.

Each case is subjective.

 

[Suzuki-Cara]

I don't know, Man. I guess it's up to the manufacturer. A brand like Bugatti is still French, but, as mentioned, see that Mini for reference.

TFW DeLorean is considered an American car, when it's actually Irish. 👀

 

[05XR8]

It'll be interesting.

 

[Famine]

TFW DeLorean is considered an American car, when it's actually Irish. 👀

British; the factory was in Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom rather than Ireland.

Also it's not, it's American. DMC was headquartered in Detroit.

 

[Nielsen]

I don't know, Man. I guess it's up to the manufacturer. A brand like Bugatti is still French, but, as mentioned, see that Mini for reference.

Was the actual MINI marque ever not German? The classic Mini models were made by manufacturers like Austin and Morris, but I don’t think MINI existed as a marque until BMW decided to make retro-inspired compact cars.

 

[Islaygaz]

I’m sure this has likely been shared before, but this is awesome! Someone has made a GT4 video using GT7!

 

[05XR8]

Was the actual MINI marque ever not German? The classic Mini models were made by manufacturers like Austin and Morris, but I don’t think MINI existed as a marque until BMW decided to make retro-inspired compact cars.

That’s why I quoted the “Mini” part. I can’t recall the brand being “MINI” under British ownership. Unless, those were the new 1.3 cars?
That’s the thing, if Bugatti, Audi, etc can be in their respective country of origin, why not the Mini brand? It’s a car from 1965, it should be under its own brand. Not alongside the new MINI. Again, maybe BMW own the rights to all things Mini. I don’t know.

 

[Rossell2]

I think it did become a marque of its own while it was British, but certainly went under Austin and Rover at various points.

Edit: oh and Mini became a BMW property when they bought Rover? I think..

 

[Famine]

Was the actual MINI marque ever not German? The classic Mini models were made by manufacturers like Austin and Morris, but I don’t think MINI existed as a marque until BMW decided to make retro-inspired compact cars.

That’s why I quoted the “Mini” part. I can’t recall the brand being “MINI” under British ownership. Unless, those were the new 1.3 cars?
That’s the thing, if Bugatti, Audi, etc can be in their respective country of origin, why not the Mini brand? It’s a car from 1965, it should be under its own brand. Not alongside the new MINI. Again, maybe BMW own the rights to all things Mini. I don’t know.

I think it did become a marque of its own while it was British, but certainly went under Austin and Rover at various points.

Edit: oh and Mini became a BMW property when they bought Rover? I think..

It's intensely complicated, but yes Mini was a standalone marque from 1969 to 1980, and 1988 to 2000.

From 1957 to 1969 it was made and sold as the Morris Mini-Minor and the Austin Mini (originally the Austin Seven), reverting back to Austin Mini from 1980-1988, and exported cars from 1996 on were sometimes called Rover Mini.

BMW bought Rover - the name for the former British Leyland group - in 1994, acquiring Mini, MG, Jaguar, and Land Rover, and kept Mini when it broke the marques up and flogged them (to SAIC and Ford; Ford then sold JLR to Tata). The modern, capitalised "MINI" is a marque of BMW's invention.