A recent commercial released by Audi features a nice easter egg for Gran Turismo fans. Centered around a drag race, the ad utilizes the classic pre-race countdown sound effects.
It’s an interesting inclusion that is sure to grab the attention of current and past GT fans everywhere. The sounds are now iconic and embedded in the mind of PlayStation fans since the first title’s launch. It’s certain to elicit strong feelings of nostalgia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxZqFVulIUo
As expected, the familiar noises will appear in October’s Gran Turismo Sport. Sony even had them feature in the recent “Human Race” trailer for the game.
The new Audi RS 5 Coupé is the most aggressive iteration of the car yet. Powered by a new turbocharged V6, the sedan features the Audi-standard Quattro drive system and is 130lbs lighter than the previous model. The 444hp model isn’t cheap though, so you’ll have to empty your wallet to afford the $70,000 price tag.
It would be great if this was some form of hint that the Audi RS 5 Coupé will appear in the latest game. For now however, it’s just a neat aside. You can check out the full GT Sport car list (so far) right here. The GT series is synonymous with the automotive world and nods like this show that won’t change any time soon.
Thanks to IslayGaz on Twitter for bringing this to our attention!
