“Gran Turismo 7”, AFEELA Prototype 2024, Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe, Skoda Vision GT are now available

Sony Interactive Entertainment is a racing simulation“Gran Turismo 7”(PS5/PS4)April 2024 updateannounced that it will be distributed from 15:00 today (April 25, 2024).

“Gran Turismo 7” April 2024 Update Trailer

In this update, the BEV, which was unveiled by Sony Honda Mobility at “CES2024” held in Las Vegas in January, is a newly included vehicle model.“AFEELA Prototype 2024”or,“Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70” “Skoda Vision Gran Turismo”appears.

Additionally, Alsace Village Reverse Run, Trial Mountain Circuit Reverse Run, and Grand Valley Highway 1 will be added to the World Circuit race events.

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In addition, it is added to the cafe’s extra menu.“No.38 Collection Ferrari 12-cylinder engine”featured in Scapes“San Diego”Implement.

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Software for PlayStation 5 / PlayStation 4
“Gran Turismo 7”
April 2024 update starts distribution from today!
New car models such as Sony Honda Mobility “AFEELA Prototype 2024”,
Added race events, cafe extra menus, and Scapes features.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that regarding the PlayStation 5 (PS5)/PlayStation 4 (PS4) software “Gran Turismo 7” released on Friday, March 4, 2022, new recorded car models, courses, cafe extra menus, and world circuits will be added. We are pleased to announce that an update including race events, livery editor decals, and the addition of Scapes special features will be distributed today, April 25, 2024 (Thursday) at 15:00 (Japan time).

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The April 2024 update, which will be distributed today, will include new vehicle models including the BEV “AFEELA Prototype 2024,” which Sony Honda Mobility unveiled at “CES2024” held in Las Vegas in January 2024. Added “Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70” and “Skoda Vision Gran Turismo”. Additions to the cafe’s extra menu, World Circuit race events, and Scapes special features will be added.

Please visit the Gran Turismo series official website for details on the April 2024 update, and enjoy the various new features added to Gran Turismo 7.

“Gran Turismo 7” April 2024 Update Trailer

“Gran Turismo” series official website
https://www.gran-turismo.com/jp/

Newly included car models

・”AFEELA Prototype 2024″

*Available for purchase at Brand Central
An innovative “mobile object” that turns travel into an intense experience.

“Pursue innovation with diverse knowledge and move people.” We will actively introduce cutting-edge technology to create new joys of mobility and move people. With this purpose, he founded Sony Honda Mobility in 2022. The AFEELA Prototype 2024 is a BEV that this young company, born from the reactions of the different personalities of Sony and Honda, unveiled at CES2024.

The exterior is a neat hatchback sedan with outstanding aerodynamics and cleanliness. It is equipped with a number of sensing devices such as image sensors and radar, including LiDAR at the front end of the roof, and these sensors contribute to natural driving support based on highly accurate information.

The door that opens by detecting a person does not even have a doorknob. If you look at the front grille, you will find the “media bar”, a horizontal display that is also a tool for self-expression and creates communication with the outside world.

However, the highlight of AFEELA is the cabin space. This is because the inside of the car is packed with many tricks to relieve the passengers from boredom.

The first thing that catches your eye when you get in the car is the long display that runs across the dashboard from left to right. In addition to vehicle information, this display can also display a variety of entertainment content in conjunction with the rear seat display. Not just music and movies. In real time, he converts the data surrounding the vehicle captured by the sensors into a 3D object, allowing you to enjoy the scene you are currently seeing as if it were a game.

The appeal isn’t just limited to visual elements. AFEELA is equipped with a personal agent function that allows it to communicate with passengers in natural language, as well as noise canceling technology that combines Honda’s knowledge from many years of developing mobility products, Sony’s audio knowledge, and the technical fields of both companies over many years. Also equipped with a canceling function. A large number of speakers are placed inside the car, which is isolated from the hustle and bustle, allowing you to enjoy spectacular three-dimensional sound.

AFEELA transforms travel from “time spent waiting” to “time spent.” Prototype 2024 included in this release can be said to be an essential milestone towards the full-scale commercialization of AFEELA.

・”Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70”

*Available for purchase at Legend Car
Armed with the most powerful power in history, it is also very active in drag races.

The Chevelle was Chevrolet’s first intermediate model introduced in 1964. This Chevelle was available in the sports grade “SS”, and with the option of selecting a high-output 327ci V8 engine unit, it was a model that fully possessed the qualities of a muscle car.

However, in 1965, the Chevelle SS was transformed into a hard-working high-performance car equipped with a 396ci V8 OHV unit. From this point on, the Chevelle SS was equipped with only a 396ci unit. This set it apart from the previous SS, which was a sports grade model that was only about looks.

It was with the 1970 model that the Chevelle SS became known as the most powerful commercial intermediate in history. The engine lineup, which until last year was only 396ci, has been completely overhauled, and a new 402ci, an enlarged version of the 396ci, has been introduced. Furthermore, this higher-end model has an additional 454ci, which is an even bigger displacement than the 427ci.

There were two types of 454ci option codes: LS5 and LS6. The former had a 360PS specification with a compression ratio of 10.25:1, while the latter had a compression ratio of 11.25:1 and was equipped with a high cam and high flow head, increasing the maximum output to 456PS. According to the catalog description at the time, it was a power unit that boasted the strongest engine output in American car history.

The Chevelle SS 454 equipped with the LS6 was recognized as a special model with wild power that belied that it was a street car. It is said that the engine’s power was easily over 500PS just by stripping the exhaust system with a straight muffler and changing the carburetor settings, and it was the most powerful contender in stock class drag racing.

・”Skoda Vision Gran Turismo”

*Available for purchase at Brand Central
An all-wheel drive single-seater EV produced by a prestigious Czech manufacturer.

Škoda was founded in 1895 and has a history of approximately 130 years. “Skoda Vision His Gran Turismo” is the debut work in the “Gran Turismo” series of this prestigious automobile manufacturer born in the Czech Republic.

This car is a single-seater EV that draws on the company’s rich motorsports heritage. In particular, his design is a strong homage to the 1100 OHC Spider, which was developed for the 1957 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The exterior is based on the motif of the legendary pioneer, but attempts to reinterpret it using modern solid design, which is a keyword for modern ŠKODA. A typical example of this is the T-shaped headlight that lights up like a stripe from the front fender to the bumper, but the entire body is sleek with sharp edges, and is full of the tension of a Formula E car.

The chassis consists of a cutting-edge carbon monocoque, with an emphasis on a sense of unity between the driver and the car.
The driving position is inspired by F1 and offers optimal comfort and control. An independent wishbone pushrod suspension is mounted on the monocoque, helping to reduce roll and lower the center of gravity.

The active aero systems placed in various places are also innovative. Features such as independent left and right adaptive rear wings dynamically change depending on the driving situation, resulting in overwhelming performance improvements.

The drive system is all-wheel drive, with 200kW (272PS) motors placed in four wheels to generate a total of 800kW (1,087PS). Intelligent torque distribution between the front and rear axles enables driving with excellent balance and responsiveness. Seamless acceleration is also possible thanks to the single-speed transmission.

The driver operates the machine using a futuristic steering wheel that was designed with influence from Gran Turismo 7. It also has an onboard distance sensor that tells you the location of other vehicles around you, significantly reducing the risk of collisions, especially from the sides.

The Škoda Vision Gran Turismo also features two liveries that symbolize tradition and innovation. One is modeled after the 130RS, which was popular in the 1970s, and the other is inspired by the next-generation EV concept Vision 7S, which will be unveiled in 2022.

Cafe

The following new menus have been added as new extra menus.
・Extra Menu No. 38 Collection “Ferrari’s 12-cylinder engine” (Collector’s level 38 required)