Gran Turismo 7 is a Love Letter to Car Culture

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Of all the franchises associated with PlayStation, few have achieved the fame and iconic status of the Gran Turismo series. Created by Kazunori Yamauchi, the series offers one of the most realistic driving experiences available in gaming, and it features an impressively large array of cars from throughout history. Since the first game was released in 1997 on the original PlayStation console, the series has amassed millions of fans, with Gran Turismo 5 on PS3 selling almost 12 million copies.

The next entry in the series, Gran Turismo 7, is set to release in March. A recent State of Play event from Sony revealed a bit more about what gamers can expect from the game. The event revealed that Gran Turismo 7 features a great love of car culture. Although the game appeals to players from all walks of life, it is clear that those who have a passion for vehicles stand to gain much more.

Gran Turismo 7 Car History Museum Explained

Kazunori Yamauchi is the head of Polyphony Digital, the studio behind the Gran Turismo series. He is an avid car fan, and this has been displayed in his work in the gaming industry. According to Yamauchi, his love of cars began when he was only three years old, and would look at all the cars on the road. By the time he was four, he could name all the cars he saw. Through Gran Turismo, Yamauchi has become an icon within car culture.

Yamauchi has an impressive collection of cars, and he has owned many beautiful vehicles including the Nissan GT-R, the Porsche 911 GT3, and the Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG. He is also no stranger to racing, and he has had a storied career in the racing industry. He came in first place in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race in both 2011 and 2012.

With Gran Turismo 7, it seems Polyphony