Gran Turismo’s Updated Seattle Circuit, Apricot Hill, & Ginza District Revealed in Video
Much like the 2014 Corvette Stingray’s trailer introduced Willow Springs Raceway, so too has the new Acura NSX Concept trailer made some exciting revelations for Gran Turismo fans.
In addition to what appears to be several never-before-seen locations, two of the most popular original tracks to the GT series which were absent from GT5 can be seen in apparently updated form: Seattle Circuit and Apricot Hill Raceway.
Before continuing, it is important to remember that just because these new tracks and locations have been shown does not imply or suggest they will be released as downloadable content in Gran Turismo 5. Curiously, the NSX video as posted on the official Gran Turismo YouTube channel makes no mention of GT5 in its title, unlike the Corvette Stingray clip posted just one day before.
Seattle Circuit
Apricot Hill Raceway
For comparison of the track in GT4, see here.
Tokyo’s Ginza District
For a comparison photo of the real C’BON Cosmetics store sign, see here. Also note the buildings displayed in the reflections on the bumper.
Unknown Tunnel
Shown during a collection of shots taken at Special Stage Route X, this tunnel appears to be some kind of spillway.
Unknown Mountaintop
This location has yet to be identified. If you recognize it as a real-world vista, please share your comments below or in our forums.
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January 17th, 2013 at 8:30 am - #Crispy9001
Hello, Daytime Seattle Circuit. Where have you been the past 13 years?
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January 16th, 2013 at 11:29 pm - #Crispy9001
Finally! The Gran Turismo developers have finally got off of their a**es and have started to address important problems!!!!!!!!
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January 17th, 2013 at 10:59 am - #Nissan Lover
Or maybe they were already addressing the problems…
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January 17th, 2013 at 7:51 pm - #Quakebass
Lack of tracks wasn’t on my list… Uncompetitive AI and short A-Spec was my problem…
But it’s nice to be getting these…
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January 19th, 2013 at 11:17 am - #ScotteDawg
Lack of tracks was on my (very effin long) list of what would make GT5 even better!
But you’re right Quakebass, the AI and A-Spec definately need “repairing”!
We also need to be able to “name” our replays and photos too!
And on the subject of replays, they don’t last long enough at the end. Instead of 5 seconds, maybe 15.
And personalized number plates…
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January 16th, 2013 at 7:59 pm - #hobanator24
I have a theory on the tunnel image. You know how SSRX has all those roads that are unused? Well, could that tunnel be part if the unused roads in SSRX. If you look closely, you can see mountains at the end of the tunnel that look very similar to the mountains on SSRX. As for the Unknown Mountaintop, I looks like someplace possibly in northern Afghanistan. But I highly doubt that it is. I guess we’ll have to wait for PD to give us more information
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January 16th, 2013 at 9:39 pm - #nascarfn
i was thinking this to but wasent sure so i didnt post anything
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January 16th, 2013 at 9:41 pm - #nascarfn
and the mountain top has been identified look just below your post ;)
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January 19th, 2013 at 11:31 am - #ScotteDawg
I share your theory on the tunnel. I have a map of the SSRX Road Course and it is my belief that the area in the above screenshot is somewhere on the side opposite to the start/finish/pit area. When you leave that area, you will notice a loop that then crosses the track? Then, on the other side just before you enter the tunnel you will see high and curved road structures! I’d say it’s in that vicinity…
nascarfn – learn how to spell. There is no spellcheck in these forums!
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January 16th, 2013 at 4:53 pm - #nascarfn
THE MOUNTAIN PLACE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
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January 16th, 2013 at 4:12 pm - #sangdude82
I wonder if PD will have some togues (mountain passes) on GT6. Also, it would be nice if Ferrari is willing to license out their Fiorano Circuit to PD so it can be scanned for GT6.
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January 16th, 2013 at 4:28 pm - #Rushton1996
the touge will be cool and I have been wanting that for a while now, but I doubt that Fiorano will ever be licensed because Ferrari wouldn’t want their lap times beaten on their own trace track :D
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January 16th, 2013 at 4:34 pm - #sangdude82
Haha, that makes sense xD
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:19 pm - #Thurzo
1’29 to 1’32 in the video looks a lot with a corner in the gt4 new york city course
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January 16th, 2013 at 4:47 pm - #nascarfn
its london. (smart one) sarcasm*
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January 16th, 2013 at 1:47 pm - #RandomCarGuy17
Looking forward to GT6 now, with all of these courses being discovered in these trailers.
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January 16th, 2013 at 1:45 pm - #BongRipz
Apricot Hill is one of my all time favorites as far as the original circuits go. I was so disappointed when it wasnt in 5. I hope we are getting it in 5 and dont have to wait for 6 to get it back. If it is for GT6 though I would be happy if we are getting all the missing tracks back
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January 19th, 2013 at 11:36 am - #ScotteDawg
We should also be getting Willow Springs and Bathurst!
It was reported some time ago that Bathurst will be in GT6 as some reader of GTPlanet met and spoke with the guys who were mapping it! They told him GT6!!
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January 16th, 2013 at 11:06 am - #Foxiol
Tracks fever!! Lucas Ordoñez was right. GT6 is going to have tracks, tracks and more tracks!! YES!!
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January 16th, 2013 at 11:14 am - #forzaturismo
and cars hopefully!!!!!!
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January 16th, 2013 at 12:37 pm - #e30 freek
But mainly a good selection of tracks
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January 16th, 2013 at 4:28 pm - #Rushton1996
and cars too
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January 16th, 2013 at 8:15 pm - #Quakebass
I’d like cars too, but not the same we got with GT5. Not too many exact copies, and absolutely no standard cars. I’m more worried about competitive AI and a lasting offline career mode.
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January 19th, 2013 at 11:41 am - #ScotteDawg
Tracks, definately need MORE tracks!
Cars, I could do without Kcars and fart boxes and things that run on an oily rag!
Keep the go-karts though…
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January 16th, 2013 at 11:00 am - #rallymorten
Interesting.. I did [url=http://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=262430]this poll[/url] some time ago and these news made me check it again with some interesting discoveries:
Seatle Circuit is #1 with 53 Votes
2nd place is a tie between El Capitan and Trial Mountain but the last is already in GT5 and uninteresting in this case
3rd place is… Apricot Hill! (although tied with Midfield)So can this hint that PD is actively looking on GTPlanet? We know some with connections to PD are but this just seems too weird/strange to me.
Now, how long might it be until we see El Capitan and Midfield in a teaser?? [sarcasm]Place your bets[/sarcasm]
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January 16th, 2013 at 12:35 pm - #swynder
I always liked to drive around Midfield, it´s one classic track of the GT series, and in my opinion, i´d rather see it than Apricot Hill, only thing i wonder is that why isn´t SSR11 in the top tree….
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January 19th, 2013 at 11:54 am - #ScotteDawg
swynder, go to the top of the page, scroll down just a little and you will find, on the right hand side of the page, a box in which you can type something. Next to that is another box that says “search site”.
Type in SSR11 and click on the specified box. Your question may just be answered!
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January 16th, 2013 at 10:56 am - #Normalaatsra
“-It is important to remember that just because these new tracks and locations have been shown does not imply or suggest they will be released as downloadable content in Gran Turismo 5.”
If it was Gran Turismo 6 I don’t know what the hell is the game running on.
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January 16th, 2013 at 10:19 am - #Max911
Hm, Pikes Peak? o.o
This is good news indeed. But Citta Di Aria should make a comeback too.
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January 16th, 2013 at 8:57 am - #HarVee
So PDI, how much longer are you going to tease us with this stuff? You now what we want. And you know we’re willing to pay money for it. So just give it to us already.
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:43 pm - #Bulletproofjay
+100
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January 16th, 2013 at 8:09 am - #AyJay
YESYESYYESSSSS
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January 16th, 2013 at 5:40 am - #forzaturismo
Will Hong-Kong circuit comeback for GT6????
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January 16th, 2013 at 5:16 am - #dinky07
the mountain top picture could be hill climb no ones talked about that for a while lol
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January 16th, 2013 at 3:30 am - #Quakebass
I REALLY hope we get Seattle – it’d be so cool to virtually race my favorite super cars around my home city. And it’d be even cooler if PD released an HD up-scale of the classic track (with the king dome, which has been gone for several years now), and a newer version with current scenery… It’s a bit to ask, but man, I’d love that!
And considering that we’re seeing a good three or four unreleased GT5 tracks show up in these videos, I could now actually believe people claiming that some sort of “Spec III” update could be coming. I hope there is, and that it addresses more pressing issues than just a few cars and tracks, minor physics tweaks, and updated features. I’d like to see an addition to A-Spec, no more separate online and offline physics, and at least a SLIGHT upgrade in the AI algorithming. That or seem way to balance AI cars, like allowing them to have upgrades or certain tunes. Maybe even AI cars could show up in rare paints and aero kits…
Ok, enough dreaming for me…
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January 16th, 2013 at 9:52 am - #Buzz17091991
The physics are the same for a few months.
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January 16th, 2013 at 8:17 pm - #Quakebass
Not entirely. You still can’t roll your car.
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January 16th, 2013 at 9:08 pm - #Amac500
I totally know what you mean about Seattle, I’m like that with my home track, Belle Isle Park :)
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January 16th, 2013 at 3:20 am - #sammo85
Id like dlc for the Ferrari 250 GTO and premium Shelby GT350. Don’t even have premium Bugatti Veyron, ??? What is going on.
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January 16th, 2013 at 9:11 pm - #Amac500
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (starts drooling)… that’s the dream of all dream cars. I think a Ferrari S Dino Spyder 166 would be bad ass to, that style of car might be my favorite ever!
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:39 am - #D_gamer725
As greatful as I am for the free C7 Proto, as well as the upcoming DLC. And as much as people may have brought this up, I’d still love to see DLC for the 2013 SRT Viper and to be fare, the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500.
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You know, if GT is bothering to add a NEW City Circuit, maybe they can bring back other old City Circuits as well.