Earlier in this thread I posted a small wish-list for cars I would add/return to Gran Turismo, based on the idea of only being able to add 3 cars, one from each region.
Now I'm coming back to re-run this thought experiment but with additional criteria. The first post primarily selected cars originating in the PS1 era, so now I'm selecting 3 from the PS2, 3 from the PS3, and 3 cars that have yet to appear in the franchise. Also they have to be from brands currently in the franchise as of the most recent installment. Finally no race cars, since PD tends to be all over the joint with them.
So with that being said, here we go
———PS2 Era (GT3, GT4)———
–Volkswagen Bora
With many of GT3 and 4’s cars being updated versions of cars from GT2, I had to comb through the list of cars to find those not on the GT2 roster, and ultimately my eyes were gravitated to the humble Volkswagen Bora. In it’s top spec featuring a 2.8 litre VR6, and 4 wheel drive, it would add a understated yet punchy sports sedan in a game lacking in such options, especially from the era in which this car represents, and with turbo upgrades it could even pose a niche alternative to the Impreza and Lancer in the realm of 4 door 4wd machinery.
–Nissan Skyline V35
Representing the post GT-R era of skylines, the 350GT, also known as the Infiniti G35 in other markets, marked a shift in the trajectory of one of Nissan’s most prominent model lines. With the top spec 3.5L V6 engine shared with the 350z and available in both Coupe and Sedan body styles, this car can fill many gaps, from sport sedan, sports coupe, and a fit in either lineups of Nissan or the currently VGT only Infiniti marque.
–Chevrolet Corvette C5
Further up the food chain for the American pick in this section, the C5 generation is the last missing link in GT7’s Corvette lineup, and first making its appearance in GT3 in its Z06 spec, this would likely be a popular return. With iconic status, particularly in its C5.R Racing form of which could be replicated with custom visual parts, it’s really only a matter of time before a C5 ends up in the game, and if not GT7, than more than likely in GT8 as launch content.
———PS3 Era (GT5, GT6)———
-Jaguar XKR
The PS3 era selection is even more difficult than the PS2 era, as almost the entirety of the older titles were carried over wholesale, and most of the new cars were race cars of varying descriptions. But amongst the list I locked onto the second generation Jaguar XKR, a brawny yet sophisticated gran tourer that represents the heart and soul of Jaguar. The marque as it stands in GT7 is small, especially compared to what the brand catalog has to offer, and while the XKR sits in a similar vein to the F-Type, the list of PS3 cars that haven’t returned is small, so choice is limited.
-Chevrolet Nova 3rd gen
The first car on this list to predate the 21st century, the Nova, especially in SS trim is a American muscle classic, and while we do have a heavily customized nova in GT7, the 3rd gen would provide something different in the form of a factory spec car and an alternative option for a Mustang fighter for those who feel the Camaro is too “mainstream.”
-Lexus IS-F
GT7 needs more Sports Sedans/Super Saloons, and the IS-F fits the bill nicely, with a 5.0L Yamaha co-developed V8, this car has all the chops to compete with its German Rivals, and with Lexus being on the lighter end of car count, and with the earliest model in game being the 2010 LFA, the IS-F would do well to flesh out the brands repertoire.
———New Cars (Never Seen)———
-Ford Torino Talladega
A slightly odd choice of car for this list, but with the Plymouth Superbird being in the game, having one of its main Rivals on the stock car racing scene would be a huge boon, especially if somehow a Dodge Daytona weasels its way in. The Primary reason for going with the Torino of the aero warriors is the fact that one of the winged Mopars is already in the game, and I don’t expect Mercury to make a return anytime soon.
-Mitsubishi Starion
One of those cars that makes me go, “how has that not been featured in Gran Turismo before?” Yes we’ve had the ill-fated rally car, but never a regular Starion, in either narrow-body or wide-body configurations. The Mitsubishi lineup in GT7 is basically the GTO and a deluge of Evo’s, and the Starion would go a ways to adding something new to the club.
-Lancia Fulvia
Another brand suffering from small car list syndrome, why not add the highly successful Fulvia to the game, a rally bred, homologation classic that would nicely go toe to toe with the Alpine A110. Everybody loves a good classic with strong pedigree, and this would be a nice bone for the rally community to play with.
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. It was my favourite car in the game since i started with Gran Turismo 3 over 20 Years ago.
