The latest free GT7 update introduces the Gran Turismo-exclusive ŠKODA Vision Gran Turismo all-electric car alongside two other vehicles, new World Circuit events, and more.
The 1.46 update is available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 and features a fully electric concept car that was created exclusively for the game. The design of the car is a tribute to the 1957 Škoda 1100 OHC Spyder and is a fusion of the past and Skoda's Modern Solid design. The ŠKODA Vision Gran Turismo sports two 200kW electric twin motors with a combined power output of 800kW. We've included some shots of the car below.
Truth be told - Skoda has done an amazing job designing this concept car. "The roots of Škoda Motorsport go back more than 120 years, with countless successes", Skoda Auto's CEO Klaus Zellmer wrote the Skoda website. "The next step? Joining the world of e-racing by launching a stunning new virtual concept car into the world’s most successful racing game, Gran Turismo. The Škoda Vision Gran Turismo study bridges our rich heritage to our electric future and new Modern Solid design language. Our customers are explorers, and the sleek Škoda Vision Gran Turismo car is a great way to enrich their experiences while also attracting new fans to our brand.”
"This racing concept pays homage to its legendary predecessor as well as incorporating the defining features of Škoda’s Modern Solid design language, as seen in its T-shaped headlights", the article from Sony's Senior Product Manager Ken Chan reads on the official PS Blog. "What’s more, the Vision Gran Turismo showcases two distinct liveries: one reflecting the heritage of the famous Škoda 130 RS racing car from 70́s, and the other inspired by the Vision 7S concept car, which embodies Škodá's Modern Solid Design philosophy."
In addition to the Vision Gran Turismo, this free update also adds the AFEELA Prototype 2024 'mobility device' alongside the
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