Vision Gran Turismo
The Vision Gran Turismo Program is a series of virtual concept cars developed by various car manufacturers for the Gran Turismo series of sim racing games.
Debuting in Gran Turismo 6, Vision GT cars later made an appearance in each subsequent Gran Turismo installment, all developed by Polyphony Digital. For the most part, they apply present-day technology and materials, with a handful of notable exceptions that utilize novel propulsion and aerodynamic technologies. Their appearances as free update content have been staggered since the launch of GT6 in 2013, with many becoming available for in-game acquisition upon release.
The cars have been met with critical acclaim for their novel approach to aesthetics and performance. Real-life full-size models have been shown at motor shows in Japan, Canada, Germany, England, the US and Switzerland.
Background
The name "Vision Gran Turismo" was originally used for a Gran Turismo HD trailer in 2006. In 2013, to commemorate the Gran Turismo franchise's 15th anniversary, Polyphony Digital announced "Vision Gran Turismo", a special project featuring concept cars designed for the series by automakers and coachbuilders such as Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Honda, Infiniti, Italdesign Giugiaro, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Peugeot, SRT, Volkswagen, and Zagato. Each Vision GT car added to the series was marketed as a car players could own and drive in-game.Some Vision GT projects have inspired the design of some production cars from their respective brands. Cars such as the Bugatti Chiron, McLaren Sabre, and McLaren Solus GT share similar design cues with their respective brand's Vision Gran Turismo cars. The Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo was itself a precursor to the Chiron, and the Solus GT was directly based on the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo. Hyundai cited the N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo as inspiration for the Hyundai N Vision 74.
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Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo
The first Vision Gran Turismo car was released on 20 November 2013 by Mercedes-Benz, simply named the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo. It takes the form of a long-hooded coupe with no rear window and an active rear spoiler. Eight rectangular exhaust tips are located above and below the single horizontal taillight. The car is characterised as having an aluminum space frame and a twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre M157 V8 engine with an output of.Another virtual Mercedes-Benz model was the first Vision Gran Turismo release for 2014. Based on the original model albeit with racing modifications, the car was named the "Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo Racing Series", and was released on 28 January 2014 as the second official Vision Gran Turismo concept car. This variant of the AMG Vision GT received a power increase to and a sequential transmission, among with some aesthetic upgrades and a weight reduction of.
BMW Vision Gran Turismo
released their own project almost six months later, with the BMW Vision Gran Turismo. This was a coupe modelled after BMW's touring cars from the 1970s, with plenty of aerodynamic elements and a 3-litre twin-turbo inline-six engine producing.Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo
followed with the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Evolution Vision Gran Turismo. Mitsubishi's entry was, as its name suggests, a plug-in hybrid with aggressive, rally-oriented widebody styling.Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo
released the fifth Vision Gran Turismo concept car a month later, on 18 June 2014. Named the Volkswagen GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo, the low open-top car was then included in the 1.09 update. It is powered by a 3-litre twin-turbo VR6 engine producing.Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo
The next month, July, saw the unveiling of two Vision Gran Turismo cars from two separate brands that were both made available on the 25th.The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo was conceptualised by young designers in the UK before being fleshed out with the assistance of Nissan's engineers in Japan. It is the seventh car in the program. The end result contains an emphasis on handling and aerodynamics; the car's fenders cut through the air while the undertray creates a passive vacuum, and an active rear spoiler transfers downforce loads directly to the rear axle. The Concept 2020 is powered by a hybrid system consisting of a V6 engine and three motors. A full-scale replica in a special "Fire Knight" paint colour was displayed at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in 2015.
Aston Martin DP100 Vision Gran Turismo
Released alongside the Nissan Concept 2020, Aston Martin's Vision Gran Turismo car is called the Aston Martin DP100 Vision Gran Turismo, with "DP" being an acronym for "Design Prototype". It contains an twin-turbo V12 engine, headlights nestled within NACA ducts on the front fenders, active wheel "blades" to aid in brake cooling, and "light blade" taillights later seen on the limited-production Vulcan.Toyota FT-1 Vision Gran Turismo
The final four months of 2014 saw the release of five Vision Gran Turismo cars, with the Toyota FT-1 Vision Gran Turismo from Toyota being the first. This was a virtual overhaul of Toyota's original FT-1 concept with Group GT3-style aerodynamics.Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo
The FT-1 VGT was followed by the Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo from Subaru, which designer Tomoyuki Kato states was inspired by katsuobushi. This is evoked by the solid, chiseled appearance of the VIZIV GT. It combines Subaru's signature flat-four engine and all-wheel drive layout with electric motors and a torque vectoring system.Chevrolet-Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo
The Chevrolet-Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo was released next, created by Chevrolet in collaboration with Chaparral. This vehicle, operated in the prone position, uses pulses of light to propel it to speeds of up to. The vehicle can be seen as an extension of the driver's body, with controls located at the end of each limb in place of a steering wheel and the driver's head within a specialized helmet that integrates with the car's shape. The fictional laser propulsion unit, claimed to be developed by Chevrolet, can be aimed at a specific point on the track surface for increased downforce.Infiniti CONCEPT Vision Gran Turismo
Alongside the Chevrolet-Chaparral 2X it was the "Infiniti CONCEPT Vision Gran Turismo" from Infiniti. The Infiniti CONCEPT Vision Gran Turismo was created out of Infiniti's desire to create a "pure Infiniti GT car" for the Vision Gran Turismo project. It is powered by a 4.5-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine, and possesses a 45:55 front/rear weight balance for optimum driving enjoyment.In December 2018, the car was added to Asphalt 8: Airborne, being the first Vision Gran Turismo car to appear outside of the Gran Turismo series.
Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo
The Mazda LM55 Vision Gran Turismo from Mazda was released on 24 December 2014 through its own update and originally found by players before its confirmed addition to the game. It is a low-slung Le Mans Prototype powered by a Skyactiv rotary engine with unknown specifications, and draws inspiration from the company's own 787B Group C car combined with their current "Kodo" design language.The LM55 was included as part of a sculpture displayed at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which was subsequently recreated in GT6
Mini Clubman Vision Gran Turismo
Another nine cars were added in 2015 for GT6, with a Mini being the first. Revealed as the Mini Clubman Vision Gran Turismo, the car was added to update 1.16, released on 26 February 2015. A widebody hatchback with X-shaped stickers on the round headlights to simulate tape, the Clubman Vision Gran Turismo was designed solely for racing.Alpine Vision Gran Turismo
Three cars were revealed a month later on 18 March 2015 in update 1.17, two of which were from Alpine. The Alpine Vision Gran Turismo is an open-top car with a focus on agility. Active aero panels are integrated into the rear fenders and deploy upon braking; the inner faces of the panels contain brake lights that are only visible when the panels are deployed. The "Race Mode" is a more hardcore version with an added rear wing for improved handling.Lexus LF-LC GT Vision Gran Turismo
Lexus revealed their LF-LC alongside Alpine's concept cars in update 1.17. Much like the earlier FT-1 Vision GT, the Lexus LF-LC GT Vision Gran Turismo is a touring car-style refresh of Lexus' earlier Lexus LF-LC concept car. The in-sim car sports a unique livery featuring iridescent brush strokes on the otherwise white body.Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo
Volkswagen's second Vision Gran Turismo car was added to the game on 13 April 2015 in update 1.18, known as the Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo. Unlike its Roadster counterpart, the Supersport is a closed-cockpit car, with larger headlights and taillights. Its engine is assumed to be the same as the one in the Roadster, with an identical configuration and power output.Peugeot Vision Gran Turismo
would release their first of three Vision Gran Turismo cars in the program, the first one known simply as the Peugeot Vision Gran Turismo. The car was added in update 1.19, on 31 May 2015. It is powered by a midship-mounted 3.2-litre V6 and has an active rear wing.SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo
The final three cars added to the Gran Turismo 6 sim were all from SRT, the performance division of Dodge. The cars were collectively known as the SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo, and came in three different trim levels: S, GTS-R, and X. The Tomahawks, having been designed for 2035, possess various technologies that cannot be attained at the present day, such as ultra-lightweight graphene construction and tires that can withstand speeds of over.The Tomahawks were added in the sim's third-last update patch, 1.20, released on 26 June 2015. They became the last VGT cars added to Gran Turismo 6, owing to the upcoming cessation of support for the PlayStation 3.