Alpine Vision Gran Turismo Teased
Gran Turismo 6
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"BMW M4 M Performance Safety Car" Available on Gran Turismo 6 this November
A new safety car – the first for the series since the Nissan R34 GT-R Pace Car was released in 2002 – is coming to Gran Turismo 6. It’s based on the BMW M4 “M Performance Division”, and will be officially revealed at SEMA 2014 in Las Vegas this week.
The car will become available in the next update for the game, which will also introduce new tuning parts and options for the base model of M4 Coupé. Additional customization options will include painted kidney grills, larger wheel sizes, hood pins, and additional aero parts.
START MAKING THE NEW ONE YOU CUNTs
Edit: @chapel it won’t let me write a sentence in all caps, that’s dumb.
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GM Revives Chaparral Brand for Vision GT Project Car, Coming to Gran Turismo 6
GM Design has surprised the entire auto industry today, announcing their Vision GT project – which gave them total creative freedom to design a concept car for Gran Turismo 6 - will be used to revive the historic Chaparral brand.
The “Chaparral 2X VGT Concept” will be fully unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show next week, November 21-30, and is set to be launched in the game this “holiday season”.
Chaparral Cars was established by racer and engineer Jim Hall and F1 Driver Hap Sharp in 1962. Thereafter, Chaparral created influential racing cars called the 2 series, including the “2”, ”2C”, “2D”, “2F” and more, which shook up established racing series in the United States and in Europe.
The company has always been creative in the design of its cars, having forged innovations such as semi-monocoque chassis design, automatic transmissions with torque converters, hydraulically operated rear wings, and most famously, “fan cars” which create suction to provide better cornering grip.
The 2X VGT is expected to be just as creative, with Chaparral founder Jim Hall personally involved the design. More information on the car will be revealed over the next week.
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Suzuka Circuit to Receive 2014 Update in Gran Turismo 6
Changes are coming to the Suzuka Circuit in the next Gran Turismo 6 update, according to the latest post on Polyphony’s PitStop website.
- New replay angles
- Newly resurfaced West course
- Relocation of crashpads and guardrails to match the 2009 renovation
- Addition of circuit objects “Racing Theater” “Traffic Education
Center”- Revision of the final chicane
The circuit will now also support time-of-day changes, and the guardrail inside the famous Spoon Curve has been removed, making the inside of the corner accessible to drivers.
According to the blog post, local officials at Suzuka were eager to work with Polyphony Digital to bring the circuit up to current specifications. “The people of the Suzuka Circuit themselves listed up the differences of the track, from when we first data captured the track years ago for inclusion in Gran Turismo, and what has been changed now. They were incredibly helpful in our data capture session,” said the Gran Turismo landscape design team.
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Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo Car Revealed, Coming to GT6 Update 1.14
The “SUBARU VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo” gets a full reveal today, as Polyphony Digital confirms the car will be in the next Gran Turismo 6 game update, version 1.14.
Inheriting the design language of Subaru’s “SUBARU VIZIV 2 Concept” revealed in 2014, the Subaru design team have added dynamic and solid shapes to the model that visually express Subaru’s pursuit of a safe and enjoyable driving experience, while its large diffuser, roof-integrated rear spoiler, and shooting-brake silhouette stand out for aerodynamic performance.
Propelling the light-weight body is Subaru’s legendary 2-litre horizontally-opposed engine that has been fully tuned with years of motor sport experience. The direct injection turbocharged engine has been powered up with revised restrictor diameters and is combined with one high-power motor in the front and two in the rear, achieving a total system power output of 591 BHP and 800 Nm(82 kgfm) of maximum torque.
By independently controlling each of the motor outputs, turning ability while cornering is drastically improved, while the torque vectoring lamps built into the fenders visualize its movement.
With confirmation of the VIZIV GT, list of new content expected for update 1.14 continues to swell, including GM’s Chaparral Vision GT
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Gran Turismo 6 Update 1.14 Brings Community Features, New Cars, Updated Track, & More
The latest update for Gran Turismo 6 has just gone live, and it’s arguably the biggest yet, bringing with it one of the most anticipated new features for the game: “community” tools. It also brings new cars, an updated track, new events, and much more.
The free update weighs in at 548MB; see an overview of what’s new below.
Community Features
[Community] has been added to the [ONLINE] section in “My Home”. Within [Community], players can create Clubs and gather together in club lobbies, host race events for the club members and much more. For further details please refer to the online manual linked to the bottom of this page.
It is also possible to access a web browser version of the Community feature via the official website. Though you will not be able to race from the browser version, you can create clubs and events, edit their settings and have the same communication tools available in game. The website version is also compatible with some smartphone browsers, allowing you to access your Clubs on the go.
Vision Gran Turismo Updates
The “Subaru VIZIV GT Vision Gran Turismo” has been released. The ultimate sportscar with the most aggressive specs in Subaru history, it still retains the full drivability you expect from a Subaru, enabling you to be in full control of the car at all times.
After the update has been installed, the car can be purchased from the [Vision GT] option within the [CARS] section in “My Home”. Alternatively, it is also possible to obtain the car by completing a lap (regardless of the lap time) in the new Seasonal Event, available only for a limited time.
Suzuka Circuit 2014 Update
The Suzuka Circuit underwent major renovations between 2007 and 2009, to improve its facilities and make it safer. The updates that were performed have now been recreated in detail with the “Suzuka Circuit 2014”. The resurfaced west course, the new crash pads, the guardrails replacement, the sponsor billboards and related facilities have been updated to the actual configuration. Now with variable time functionality added, the true-to-life feeling of racing have improved even further, allowing you to enjoy Japan’s famed circuit on a new level of realism.
BMW M4 M Performance Edition
The “BMW M4 M Performance Edition” has been added to Gran Turismo 6. After the update has been installed, the car can be purchased from the [Dealership] option within the [CARS] section in “My Home”. This is a special model based on the BMW M4, designed by Gran Turismo following the specific of safety cars used in races like the Moto GP.
Added events to the Sierra Time Rally
A new “Challenge 4” has been added to the “Sierra Time Rally” game mode available from within the [SPECIAL EVENTS] section in “My Home”. Overtake opponents swiftly in the Nissan GT-R NISMO!
“My Home” menu content changed
– A [News] section has been added to the left menu of “My Home”. Updates and other information from Gran Turismo that was originally in [Notifications] will now be displayed in this section.
– The [Messages] section will now be dedicated to sending and receiving messages to and from other players.
Compatibility with “MoTec i2 Pro” added
Gran Turismo 6 Replay data is now compatible with “i2 Pro”, the data analysis software of MoTeC. Exporting replays as MoTeC i2 Pro data will allow you to visualize your driving data with charts on a PC for subsequent analysis. For details regarding this feature, refer to the online manual linked to the bottom of this page.
Compatibility with “NissanConnect Nismo Plus” added
The “GPS Visualiser” and “Data Logger” functions are now compatible with the “NissanConnect Nismo Plus” of Nissan Motor Company. For details regarding this feature, refer to the online manual linked to the bottom of this page.
Other improvements and adjustments
– A new [Onboard Mic Position] setting has been added to the [Sound Volume] category of the [Sound] page within the [Options] screen in the [MENU] (accessible by pressing the START button). The same setting has also been added to the [Driving Options] of the “Quick Menu”, displayed before a race starts.
– [Replay BGM] and [Replay Sound Effects] settings have been added to the [Quick Option] menu available when playing replays.
– Tuning and customization options have been expanded for the BMW M4 ’14 and the BMW M4 Coupé Frozen Black Metallic ’14.
– For one-time only prizes awarded in Seasonal Events and License Tests, a check mark will appear under the “Gift(s)” section of the event details page for the rewards already received.
– Enhanced security to prevent players who have manipulated their save data files from accessing online features of GT6.
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Laser-Powered Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo Car Revealed, Coming to GT6 This Holiday Season
Chevrolet today revealed the radical Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Tursimo (VGT) concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Developed as part of the Vision Gran Turismo project, which celebrates the future of automotive design and innovation, the Chaparral 2X VGT concept is inspired by the innovative race cars Chaparral Racing and Chevrolet partnered on more than 45 years ago.
Gamers can race the Chaparral 2X VGT this holiday season by downloading an online update for Gran Turismo 6, the latest iteration of the best-selling PlayStation franchise that has sold more than 72 million copies worldwide since its 1998 debut.
“This concept is an audacious and ambitious vision – and one that demonstrates to a new audience how Chevy’s engineering and design teams challenge norms and explore the technologies of tomorrow,” said Clay Dean, executive director of advanced design. “It also an ode to a unique partnership that pioneered ground-breaking technologies that are used today on the track and the street.”
Known for unconventional, boundary-pushing race cars that shook up the motorsports world, Texas-based Chaparral Racing partnered with Chevrolet Research and Development more than 45 years ago, pioneering now-standard methods and materials used in contemporary racing and production vehicles, including the composite monocoque chassis, lightweight-alloy powertrain systems, automatic transmissions for racing and progressive, active aerodynamics. The partnership also spawned ground-breaking vehicle data acquisition technology. Chevrolet continues to use racing programs to test and develop new technologies and materials.
The Chevrolet Chaparral 2X VGT channels that spirit of innovation into a vision of what the future of racing could hold, with a radical form and an advanced, laser-based propulsion system.
“It was created in a no-rules atmosphere to challenge designers and test engineers to deliver the most exhilarating sensations. This is a fantasy car by design,” said Frank Saucedo, who oversaw the team that worked on the concept. “Like the original Chaparral race cars decades ago, the Chaparral 2X VGT weaves advanced aerospace technologies into the design to help achieve its performance goals.”
The Chaparral 2X VGT’s concept propulsion system is inspired by technology derived from advanced work targeted at space travel and future aircraft design. It features a mid-mounted laser beamed-energy propulsion system, which pulses beams of light that focus in a shroud, creating shock waves that generate tremendous thrust in the lightweight race car.
With a 671-kW laser, powered by a pack of lithium-ion batteries, and an air-powered generator to provide 900 horsepower worth of thrust, the Chaparral 2X VGT will be capable of a 240-mph top speed in the video game with 0-60 acceleration capability of 1.5 seconds.
The propulsion system’s position in the composite chassis complements an unconventional yet highly active prone driver configuration – face down with the driver’s arms and legs splayed toward the wheels. In fact, the race car’s propulsion and suspension systems are built around the driver, enabling progressive strategies of active and driver-adjustable aerodynamics.
2014-Chevrolet-Chaparral-2X-VisionGranTurismoConcept-010“Think of it as adapting a wing suit to a racing car, where the driver’s movements control certain aspects of the aero package,” said Saucedo. “In many ways, the Chaparral 2X VGT is like racing wing suit, with a protective fuselage for ‘flying’ very low to the ground.”
The driver-enabled aerodynamics eliminate the need for large, conventional wings and other aero devices used to generate grip-enhancing downforce – an attribute that helps reduce the overall mass of the Chaparral 2X VGT’s minimalist structure. Only essential elements are on board, with instrumentation, for example, projected on the driver’s helmet visor.
Additionally, lightweight chassis components reduce the sprung weight of the race car, enabling the car to provide tremendous cornering grip with a relatively small footprint. It rolls on 17-inch front wheels wrapped with racing tires.
“The Chaparral 2X VGT is a vision of how advanced technology may shape the look and driving experience of racing,” said Saucedo. “Chaparral’s race cars and methods were seen as outlandish four decades ago, and with the innovative spirit still burning at Chevrolet, the Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo concept might just be a harbinger of motorsports in the next four decades.”
Other manufacturers have developed concept race cars for the Vision Gran Turismo project, but Chevrolet is one of the few to transfer it from the digital world to a physical concept vehicle.
The Chevrolet Chaparral 2X VGT concept is on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show through November 30.
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Gran Turismo 6 Compatible with MoTeC i2 Professional Data Analysis Software
When GT6 update 1.14 landed a few weeks ago, a seemingly minor new feature was added to the game: MoTeC i2 Data Analysis software compatibility. It didn’t get as much attention compared to the flashy new community features or new cars, but as our members have discovered, it’s a fascinating new tool that offers that offers deep insight into your driving.
MoTeC is an automotive technology company, which specializes in electronics and software for data acquisition and analysis. Their products are utilized extensively in the world of professional motorsports by drivers and engineers, and now all Gran Turismo players get to analyze their driving and tuning setups in the same level of detail. It’s free and easy to use.
Here’s how it works:
- Save your GT6 replay, then view it in the Replay Gallery. Once there, find the replay you want to analyze, and select “Export Data for MoTeC i2 Pro”. Save it onto a USB stick plugged in to your PS3 console.
- Download MoTeC i2 Pro (free, 18MB, Windows only) from MoTeC’s website and install it.
- Plug the USB stick into your PC and load the i2 Pro data file generated by GT6.
Once your data is loaded, you can start taking a much closer look at your driving with a wide range of graphs, track maps, configurable gauges, data overlays, and automated video synchronization.
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GT6 Update 1.15 Brings Chaparral 2X & Infiniti Vision GT Cars
> Update 1.15 has just been released as a 589MB update for Gran Turismo 6, and brings with it one of the most radical concept cars the series has seen since the Nike ONE 2022 was introduced in GT4: the Chaparral 2X.
The laser-powered hyper car from the GM Design team was covered in full detail when it was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show last month, and it’s finally available to everyone in GT6. Vision GT enthusiasts will note that this car, unlike several of the other concepts, features an interior view, which should make it one of the most popular yet in the series.
Another pleasant surprise was included in this update: the Infiniti Vision Gran Turismo concept. A naturally-aspirated 4.5L V8 powers the engine at higher speeds, while a separate electric motor provides low-end torque in slower corners.
The car was created by a young team of automotive designers in Infiniti’s new Beijing design center, and the company apparently has aspirations to build and race an actual version of the car in the future.
Other changes in 1.15 include:
The sorting order of your car list in the [Garage] will now be saved.
A notice will now be sent to the [Messages] inbox of users whom content created within the [Community] area has been removed due to a violation of SEN Terms & Conditions. Fixed an issue regarding the camber angles of cars shown in the [Favorite Cars] tab within the [My Page] section of the [Community] area not being displayed correctly.
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SANTA KAZ came through!
The start-up sound has the similar “BRAP BRAP BRAP…” sound as with a high powered Rotary.
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First Official Teaser Images of Alpine Vision GT Car Released
Next week also marks the beginning of the Festival Automobile International Les Invalides in Paris, the event where French magazine Automoto reported Alpine would reveal a full-size model of their concept in a scoop published earlier this month.
Cool.
Make a new game though rather than wasting time on a dead game on a dead console.
Thnx.