More news on the Gran Turismo collection from Hot Wheels: It looks like even the world of diecast cars can receive expansion packs!
First caught by forum member R1600Turbo, a post on Portuguese blog T-Hunted has an image of a brand new collection. Totalling 8 cars (not the original 5, more on that later):
- Nissan Skyline (R32)
- Jaguar XJ220 (LM Race Car)
- Ford GT (LM Spec II Test Car)
- Pagani Huayra
- Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe
- Aston Martin One-77
- Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
- Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
Naturally, the Skyline is a shoe-in, but the XJ220’s inclusion, in the LM Race Car guise that has existed in the series since GT2, is an inspired choice. The Ford GT is also incredibly faithful to the digital model, though it does seem to have grown a very different rear wing. The surprise is the Gallardo, as that particular model is not available in Gran Turismo – though some custom aero parts do a passable impression.
From what we understand, this collection sits within the Hot Wheels mainline, the cheapest offerings from the diecast giant. What this costs in terms of quality is made up for in availability: they should start arriving in numerous stores across the globe soon. With GT Sport earmarked for a 2016 release, this collection looks like a smart bit of marketing on Sony’s part.
Meanwhile, T-Hunted also posted images of the original 5-car pack we reported on in January. Aiming for a September release, these Retro Entertainment cars are of a higher quality than the pack above, typically retailing for $4-$6. You can check out the Ford GT and Nissan R35 Skyline in the gallery at the bottom of the post.
Looking for some desk-top representation for your GT6 garage? You’ll have to wait a while yet for these official Gran Turismo cars, but you can stop by our 1/64 Model Collectors thread (where this was first brought to our attention) to chat about it now!
All images (other than header) are care of T-Hunted.
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Pretty cool :)
Wonder if Hot Wheels would make a recreation for the Cerbera LM, RX-7 A-Spec LM, and Del Sol LM.
Interesting choice with the Superleggera, especially since Hot Wheels has a model of the regular LP560 as well.
They need money, Kaz wants to go and race in the 24h of Nurburgring, who cares for GT?
Now, seriously, they need to show us some gameplay at least. Maybe this E3? Quite unlikely, but we can wait and see… but I don’t know, I’m really tired of waiting for a new game…
The main problem for me is that the only sim that can really grab me into it is Gran Turismo. I’ve tried everything out there, nothing comes close for me, and I know there are better games already, but there is something weird about PD creation.
That weird thing is developer passion, it creates soul for a game.. Its physics is mastered best possible for its time.. I also am wondering and playing every sim game.. Still gt is simply something special… Nothing can get me playing it for such a long time.. Maybe those nights with endurance races did something to me… :)))
Want that R32, Ford GT and XJ220 ASAP.
I hope they make the black and white GT version of the 787B, or the TOM’S Supra. But at least it has the R32 which is (in my opinion) is the coolest GT-R.
Oh god. I need these.
Give me them. All of them. Now. Please.
I need these. :3
It seems like the rims for the Ford GT race car are bigger in the top picture than they are in the bottom pictures.
You’re probably looking at front end, which on the GT are larger than the rears. Many other MR layout super cars sport larger front wheels(rims) than they do rears.
I looked again. The GT on top still has larger rims than the bottom pics of the GT. They’re probably not even from the same time.
The car in the top photo is a mainline release with plastic tires & chassis and will sell for around $1 USD. The car in the bottom photos is a Retro Entertainment release which is a more limited release, comes with rubber tires and metal chassis and sells for around $5 USD.
Maybe this is a sign that there could be more cars coming from Hot Wheels to the game in the future! most likely Hot Wheels is just trying to cash in on the racing genre, but would be cool to see some of the moderate fantasy cars from Hot Wheels!
Definatly getting the Jaguar LM, Skyline Touring Car and Ford GT Spec II.
It feels that’s these will go through out of stock fast.
I want
If they’re sold in the US then I want at least one
The set of 8 pictured first should be available in all Walmart stores across the country.
I. Need.
Now we know where all the dev time went
Jokes lol
That’s cool! Will these diecasts be available in Portugal?
Cool!