Polyphony Digital has just announced the details for the Gran Turismo next update 1.20, which is due for release tomorrow (later at for those in the west coast). The new update introduces four new vehicles, three new layouts to Circuit de Barcelona, and extra menus for the Café.
The four new vehicles are as follows:
McLaren MP4/4 ’88:
McLaren fought the 1988 F1 World Championships season in the MP4/4. This was a low height, low drag machine designed by Gordon Murray and Steve Nichols, powered by the Honda RA168E engine. This was also the last year for turbocharged machines in Formula racing. With the allowed maximum boost pressures reduced from 4 bars to 2.5 bars, and on-board fuel reduced by 45 litres to 150 litres in total, it was supposed to be a very tough season for the turbocharged machines. But in the end the McLaren Honda MP4/4 totally dominated the season with 15 wins out of 16 races. Of course, the chassis was very well developed, but the Honda engine which balanced fuel consumption and effective power extremely well is said to be the major factor in their victory. The number 12 MP4/4 was the car driven by Ayrton Senna. Senna put on an incredible performance this year with 13 pole positions and 8 wins and won the drivers’ championship.
Pontiac GTO ‘The Judge’ ’69:
This extreme sports package was introduced for later models of the GTO, the original muscle car.
The original Pontiac GTO debuted in 1964 to great success and is said to be the original road-going muscle car. However, the 1968 second generation model changed to a more style oriented fastback and while it wasn’t lacking in performance it failed to stand up to more powerful rivals that had arrived on the scene. In a bid to make a comeback, General Motors released ‘The Judge’ in 1969. Costing a mere $332, this sports package included a staggering amount of equipment as standard. It included unique decals and racing stripes, a Hurst shifter, heavy duty suspension, wider tires, and a rear spoiler. The engine was upgraded to the 6.6L ‘Ram Air III’ V8, which was listed at 360 BHP but rumored to produce much more. As a result, ‘The Judge’ was able to top its rivals in both presence and performance, gaining it widespread attention. Just one year later though, strict emissions regulations came into effect in the United States and muscle cars like the GTO began to decline.
Porsche Cayman GT4 ’16:
As 911 has always formed the backbone of Porsche’s sports car racing endeavours, racing focused 911 models have always been part of their catalogue line-up and available to the public. 2015 however, saw the arrival of an outlier.
A motorsports version of the less powerful mid-ship Cayman coupe was introduced as the Cayman GT4. Its most notable feature is the powertrain. Based on that of the 911 Carrera S, it combines a 3.8L flat-6 engine with a 6-speed manual transmission. What’s more is it produces 379 BHP, more than the base model 911 Carrera. The brakes and suspension also use parts from the 991 GT3 and the ride height has been lowered 30 mm from the standard position.
The exterior has also been changed to match the car’s new image with a unique front lip and fixed rear wing. A glance over the option list will also show you track focused this model is, featuring a roll cage, fire extinguishers and a 6-point harness for the driver’s seat.
De Tomaso Mangusta (Christian Dior):
An Italian sports car reimagined by a fashion giant. As one of France’s foremost luxury houses, Dior has continually led the industry since its very beginning. And this car that was born of an undertaking ‒ to reimagine sports cars through their elegant and evolutionary brand essence ‒ is the De Tomaso Mangusta (Christian Dior).
The model that was selected as the ‘raw material’ is the De Tomaso Mangusta, an Italian sports car that proudly embodies the allure of the 1960s. The styling, which exhibits both finesse and strength, was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro during his days at Carrozzeria Ghia, and is renowned for its gull-winged rear hatch.Artistic Director of Dior men’s collections Kim Jones has cast the House’s magic on the Mangusta, adorning it with livery that combines an intentionally conservative body colour, complete with chic stripes, in addition to the Dior lettering on the sides. Racing number 47 on the bonnet represents 1947, the year of Dior’s revolutionary debut collection.
The Gran Turismo update 1.20 brings in a total of three new layouts to Circuit de Barcelona- Catalunya.
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya GP Layout No Chicane: This one removes the final corner, transforming the low-speed sector into a high-speed one with more thrilling aerodynamics.
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya National Layout: The home straight from the GP Layout now runs into a hairpin turn, resulting in a more compact track that completely cuts through Sector 1 and half of Sector 2.
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Rallycross Layout: This one is a unique hybrid track made up of the GP Layout’s Sector 3 and infield areas with paved and unpaved surfaces.
The update also introduces new extra menus for the Café. The Abarth Collections and the Gr.2 Racing Cars Collection are both set to provide new opportunities to create new car collections based on a wide range of themes.
Gran Turismo 7 update 1.20 releases on August 24, 2022, at 11 PM PDT / 7am BST / 3pm JST. Stay tuned here on MP1st for the full patch notes which should include gameplay-related adjustments and more.
Source: PlayStation Blog