Gran Turismo 7: Latest news and discussion thread

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CrookedPanda
I was a teenager when it first came out, and I really wanted one.
I think most people just found it cheap, fun and practical.
Here is a small list of things that contributed to its success in my opinion:

  • Its quirkiness, both exterior and interior design were very unique at the time. The radio antenna being located in the mirror for example (as previously mentioned by @Famine).
  • Its modularity, I remember it as a small car which felt big inside, full of small compartments, with a wide and unobstructed dashboard plus the sliding rear seat (which was a first I seem to recall) which you could turn into something of a bed. I specifically remember finding the sliding rear seat idea brilliant. Feels so obvious now.
  • Its minimalist and cost effective approach, it was a very accessible and no fuss car. Bare minimum equipment, one engine and four paint colours for the very first iteration.
  • And most importantly I'd say, the marketing campaign was very very creative, 'bubbly', efficient and omnipresent, be it TV/radio/press advertisements, billboards, art installation etc.

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Edit: Here is the original TV spot, I think it summarizes the Twingo nicely.

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I've never seen that about the seats lol, that's great.
 
It's probably just the cm having a little fun, but it's interesting.

-"I was looking at Instagram and saw that the official Lotus account had commented on Sony's official Gran Turismo post.

From what I can see, Lotus isn't reluctant to be included, and considering recent trends, it doesn't seem like they can't include a Chinese manufacturer either...
But I suppose it's not that simple."



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Old_Setzer
It's probably just the cm having a little fun, but it's interesting.

-"I was looking at Instagram and saw that the official Lotus account had commented on Sony's official Gran Turismo post.

From what I can see, Lotus isn't reluctant to be included, and considering recent trends, it doesn't seem like they can't include a Chinese manufacturer either...
But I suppose it's not that simple."



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Didn't Lotus tweet something similar during GT Sport era and then nothing came out of it?
 
So is Lotus sending mixed messages like a crazy old girlfriend ?

Sorry to those who see themselves as crazy old girlfriends.
Not trying to insult, it is just what it is...

You want in or not ? Just make up your mind Loretta...edit: hum I meant Lotus.
 
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I think we - and I include myself in this, I'm totally guilty of doing this - need to stop assuming that every single little social media post must have some secret hidden tease involved.

Lotus's social media manager might not even know Lotus aren't in modern GT and just did a fun thing based on what they remember as kids.
 
VTEC Driver
In my case that car remind me how much sex I did with the girlfriend of that time that she was owning…
…a perfect car for that… you can find a lot of pictures on the web about how to organize the seats to get almost a bed inside the car…

For me it is quite difficult to race effectively with a Twingo, because while I am “driving” my mind don’t stay really focused…
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How much would PD have to pay you to have you say that about the Twingo in GT Café? :lol:
 
XSquareStickIt
How much would PD have to pay you to have you say that about the Twingo in GT Café? :lol:
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…quite a lot of money… considering that here I can do it because I hide myself behind a nickname that my wife doesn’t know…

CTznOfTime
I am sure he would do it for a symbolic $1,
And just as he was excited back then
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…if I would be still single… even free of charge… 😎
 
Old_Setzer
It's probably just the cm having a little fun, but it's interesting.

-"I was looking at Instagram and saw that the official Lotus account had commented on Sony's official Gran Turismo post.

From what I can see, Lotus isn't reluctant to be included, and considering recent trends, it doesn't seem like they can't include a Chinese manufacturer either...
But I suppose it's not that simple."



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It's unfortunate because, according to datamines, Polyphony went as far as making a PD-Original Lotus Evora Gr.3 & Gr.4, which were likely intended to be featured since the launch of GT Sport along with the Evora road car that was in the closed beta.
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You can tell they were fictional by the model year numbers being replaced with "xx."
The datamine also showed they planned on adding more cars from Lotus' history through updates, given the launch of GT Sport only featured modern cars (exception of the Audi Quattro Pikes Peak).

A resolution would have to be found between Lotus & Polyphony if any of these files are to be implemented into the game, but the list gives us a look into what Polyphony were thinking, and what would likely be added if a resolution did happen.
 
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PSN offapple
It's unfortunate because, according to datamines, Polyphony went as far as making a PD-Original Lotus Evora Gr.3 & Gr.4, which were likely intended to be featured since the launch of GT Sport along with the Evora road car that was in the closed beta.
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You can tell they were fictional by the model year numbers being replaced with "xx."
The datamine also showed they planned on adding more cars from Lotus' history through updates, given the launch of GT Sport only featured modern cars (exception of the Audi Quattro Pikes Peak).

A resolution would have to be found between Lotus & Polyphony if any of these files are to be implemented into the game, but the list gives us a look into what Polyphony were thinking, and what would likely be added if a resolution did happen.
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This is something I've never really thought about too much before, but the older Lotuses in the datamine are actually really interesting when you think about what their presence means.

They mean one of two things happened:
  1. PD optimistically kept working on Lotuses after GT Sport's launch despite not having the license to put them in the game, or
  2. Putting these older road cars back in Sport was always the plan, so the narrative of "they rushed put the road cars back in because of the lukewarm reception to Sport's launch direction" has always been wrong and they were always going to pivot back at least in content.
 
Just saw something really cool. A couple of Gran Turismo icons, on the Mobility Resort Motegi oval!


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I still hope that if/when Motegi returns to the franchise, the oval is included.
Even if the real one is still damaged and not suitable for racing (but clearly in good enough condition for demonstration runs), Polyphony could do a "digital restoration" of sorts.
A lot cheaper than a real-life restoration at least, and it would be a great way of preserving history since it appears this is the last time it will be used.
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Weider would be an amazing addition to GT7. Oh and Motegi itself as well of course. Apart from the scan we never heard anything about it right?
 
suomi1
This one is FR, not 4WD. It's worth the price for that alone.
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But rememberrrrrr….. no headlights. Think the GT community will be cool with that?

Them players: “I can use the special black Skyline everywhere except the Spa 800 race. How useful is that?!! What a waste of three million credits…:indiff:.”

:lol:
 
05XR8
But rememberrrrrr….. no headlights. Think the GT community will be cool with that?

Them players: “I can use the special black Skyline everywhere except the Spa 800 race. How useful is that?!! What a waste of three million credits…:indiff:.”

:lol:
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I can drive Special Stage Route X eyes closed, I don't see any problem here.

Joke aside, may be GT Auto could do the trick, they can basically do whatever they want at Polyphony Digital. Just look at the recent headlight modifications you can do for the Camaro restomod or the RX-7.
 
A set fog lights would do.

Just remember, the Mustang AR have headlight stickers that can be removed.
 
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Just saw something really cool. A couple of Gran Turismo icons, on the Mobility Resort Motegi oval!


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I still hope that if/when Motegi returns to the franchise, the oval is included.
Even if the real one is still damaged and not suitable for racing (but clearly in good enough condition for demonstration runs), Polyphony could do a "digital restoration" of sorts.
A lot cheaper than a real-life restoration at least, and it would be a great way of preserving history since it appears this is the last time it will be used.
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Gingerale
Weider would be an amazing addition to GT7. Oh and Motegi itself as well of course. Apart from the scan we never heard anything about it right?
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On that topic, I heard that the Motegi oval will be demolished entirely soon.

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The oval course, which once hosted the Japanese rounds of the IndyCar Series, will be covered in grass and transformed into a new viewing area utilizing the slope, with camping facilities.

This was the last time cars ran on the oval course. 🥲
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05XR8
But rememberrrrrr….. no headlights. Think the GT community will be cool with that?

Them players: “I can use the special black Skyline everywhere except the Spa 800 race. How useful is that?!! What a waste of three million credits…:indiff:.”

:lol:
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I read that in Joey’s voice imitating Ross when he gets rejected by Rachel 😂
 
PSN offapple
Just saw something really cool. A couple of Gran Turismo icons, on the Mobility Resort Motegi oval!


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I still hope that if/when Motegi returns to the franchise, the oval is included.
Even if the real one is still damaged and not suitable for racing (but clearly in good enough condition for demonstration runs), Polyphony could do a "digital restoration" of sorts.
A lot cheaper than a real-life restoration at least, and it would be a great way of preserving history since it appears this is the last time it will be used.
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Am I going insane or does PD changes the PP balancing on every update?

I had a Lexus LFA build for WTC900 at exactly PP 599.13, and now it suddenly changed to PP 601.65? Same thing happened to my MP4/4 build for WTC900 a few updates ago.
 
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