Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.48 Adds New Cars, World Circuit Events

by Alex Co May 30, 2024 2:18 am in News
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.48

Polyphony Digital has pushed out Gran Turismo 7 update 1.48. and this once again delivers new content to the racing sim. Players can expect five new cars and more to be part of the roll out. Those on PS5, you will see this as GT7 update 1.480. and the download should be live now.

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.48 Patch Notes:

GT7 Update 1.480 on PS5

Main Features Implemented

1. Cars
– The following five new cars have been added:
・Honda Civic SiR・II (EG) ’93 (Sold at the ‘Used Cars’ dealership)
・Honda NSX GT500 ’00 (Sold at the ‘Legend Cars’ dealership)
・Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) ’87 (Sold at the ‘Used Cars’ dealership)
・Volvo 240 SE Estate ʼ93 (Sold at the ‘Used Cars’ dealership)
・Volvo V40 T5 R-Design ʼ13 (Sold at ‘Brand Central’)

2. World Circuits
– The following new events have been added to ‘World Circuits’:
・European Sunday Cup 400
– Kyoto Driving Park – Yamagiwa
・Japanese FF Challenge 450
– Autopolis International Racing Course – Short Course
・Japanese FR Challenge 450
– Autodromo Lago Maggiore – West
・World Touring Car 800
– Circuit de Sainte-Croix – A

3. Café
– The following Extra Menu has been added:
・Extra Menu No.39: ‘Collection: Racers of the Japanese GT’ (Collector Level 48 and above);

– Added new sets of conversations with the Car Designers and Characters appearing in the Café. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in ‘Garage’ and speaking with the Characters in the Café:

CAR DESIGNERS
– Fabio Filippini
・Volvo V40 T5 R-Design ʼ13

CHARACTERS
– Chris
・Volvo V40 T5 R-Design ʼ13

– Jeremy
・Honda NSX GT500 ’00
・Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) ’87
・Volvo 240 SE Estate ʼ93

– Stella
・Honda Civic SiR・II (EG) ’93

4. Brand Central
 - The following brand has been added:
・Volvo (Sweden)

5. GT Auto
– Car Maintenance & Service
Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
・Honda Civic SiR・II (EG) ’93
・Honda Civic Type R (EK) ’97
・Honda Civic Type R (EK) Touring Car
・Honda Integra Type R (DC2) ’95
・Nissan Sileighty ’98

6. Scapes
– ‘Move the camera up and down II’ has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.

Other Improvements and Adjustments

1. Physics Simulation Model
 - Adjusted the effects of mechanical damage on the following cars:
・AFEELA Prototype 2024
・Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo
・BMW i3 ’15
・Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo
・Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo
・Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Coupé
・Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster
・Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo SV
・Porsche Taycan Turbo S ’19
・Porsche Vision Gran Turismo
・Porsche Vision Gran Turismo Spyder
・Skoda Vision Gran Turismo
・Tesla Model S Signature Performance ’12
・Tesla Model 3 Performance ’23
・Volkswagen ID.R ’19

2. Legend Cars
– Legend Cars (Hagerty Collection) prices have been revised based on real-life valuations from Gran Turismo partner, Hagerty. Hagerty provides valuations and vehicle insurance for classic cars and has sponsored some historic car events in recent years. New prices will be applied the next time a vehicle goes on sale. The next price revision is scheduled for October 2024.

3. GT Auto
 - Adjusted the decal placement area on the left arm of the following racing suits:
・Alpinestars Suit No.1
・Alpinestars Suit No.2

– Adjusted the colours of certain ‘Real Car Paints.’

4. Localisation
– Fixed various text localisation issues.

5. Others
– Various other issues have been addressed.


While the official patch notes aren’t available yet, Polyphony did share the new content incoming today.

5 new cars added this month

Honda Civic SiR・II (EG) ’93
(Can be purchased from Used Cars)

Honda NSX GT500 ’00
(Can be purchased from Legend Cars)

Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) ’87
(Can be purchased from Used Cars)

Volvo 240 SE Estate ’93
(Can be purchased from Used Cars)

Volvo V40 T5 R-Design ’13
*Can be purchased from Brand Central

Café / Extra Menus

The following Menu has been added:

  • Extra Menu No. 39: Racers of the Japanese GT (Collector Level 48 and above)

World Circuits (Event)

The following new events have been added to World Circuits:

  • Europe Sunday Cup 400 – Kyoto Driving Park: Yamagiwa
  • Japanese FF Challenge 450 – Autopolis International Racing Course: Short Course
  • Japanese FR Challenge 450 – Autodrome Lago Maggiore: West
  • World Tour Car 800 – Circuit de Sainte-Croix: A

Scapes

‘Move the camera up and down II’ has been added as a featured curation in Scapes.

Once the official patch notes are out, we’ll add them to the article.

Update: Added the official patch notes via Polyphony.

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Nikki_boagreis
Nikki_boagreis
1 year ago

I wish they made GT7 so you don’t need a constant internet connection.