Solely 19 of the ‘05 NISMO R34 GT-R Z-tune had been produced by Nissan’s efficiency division. Nineteen. With some mathing, that’s one in every of Z-tune R34 for each 424,315,789 people on Earth. In the event you occur to be one of many ridiculously few, good for you. For the remainder of us, we’ve got the free Replace 1.61 from the Polyphony workforce. Along with having the ability to drive the grail-status Z-tune the ’22 Honda N-ONE RS and ’22 Nissan Qashqai Tekna 190 2wd e-Energy are additionally obtainable on this free replace.
Three new occasions, a brand new Lone Pine location added to Scapes, and a ’17 Lexus RC F GT3 with the “ANEST IWATA Racing 2025” livery within the Lexus Showroom are further content material for the month. The Sophy AI racing agent can be obtainable to battle in opposition to on the Excessive-Velocity Ring circuit.
Replace 1.61 for Gran Turismo 7 is out there as of at present, Wednesday, July 23 at 10:00pm PT / July 24 at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST.
NEW CARS**
’22 Honda N-ONE RS
(Might be bought from Model Central / Used Automobiles)
This “sizzling” mannequin boasts the primary front-wheel drive turbo, 6-speed guide transmission combo is a kei automobile.
The N-ONE was launched as a brand new fundamental automobile that includes motifs from the unique N360, Honda’s first kei regulation passenger automobile. The primary era was launched in 2012 and located important and industrial success for its charming seems and driveability.
In 2020, the N-ONE entered its second era. Although the physique body was overhauled, requests from followers to not change the automobile’s seems led to the physique panels from the primary era mannequin being carried over and reused. As a substitute, delicate adjustments had been made to the form of the grille and bumper to tastefully categorical the evolution of the mannequin.
The second-generation sports activities mannequin was dubbed the “RS,” standing for “Street Crusing.” Whereas this grade additionally existed for the primary era, the 2nd gen. mannequin featured the primary mixture of a front-mounted turbocharged engine with front-wheel drive paired with a 6-speed guide transmission, which made it much more of a pleasure to drive.
The RS options an unique exterior design with black trim elements, however its most attention-grabbing characteristic might be the 6-speed transmission. Designed for the fanatic, it makes use of a close-ratio gear set as within the S660. The 2nd and third gears characteristic heavy-duty synchros, and the clutch additionally makes use of heavy-duty elements.
On the opposite facet of the coin, it additionally options many help features like every other fashionable guide automobile—from the height torque limiter, which reduces shift shock when abruptly releasing the clutch, to computerized brake maintain, which makes issues like hill begins a lot simpler.
Due to its compact dimension and lightweight weight at slightly below 1,000 kg, the driving really feel is far more direct than one would anticipate from a automobile of this kind. General, it makes for a really enticing bundle which brings the enjoyment of sports activities driving nearer to residence.
’05 NISMO R34 GT-R Z-tune
(Might be bought from Model Central)
The second wave GT-R finishes with the final word full tuned automobile.
In 2004, Nismo (presently Nissan Motorsports & Customizing) celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their founding. To mark the event, they determined to create the final word street automobile as a end result of their 20 years of expertise. The results of this ardour venture was the Nismo R34 GT-R Z-tune.
Nonetheless, manufacturing of the R34 mannequin Skyline GT-R, which shaped the bottom of this venture, had already ceased by this time. To get round this, Nismo chosen 20 used vehicles that met a strict set of necessities and dismantled all of the our bodies so that they could possibly be fastidiously reconstructed by hand.
Naturally, each half that was added was of the best stage, befitting of the “Z” label. At its core sits the RB26DETT Kai-Z2 engine. Beginning with the identical 2.8L setup because the modern GT500 class GT-R race automobile, each element—from the pistons to the block to the conrods—was chosen for energy and reliability. The turbochargers are IHI-made models, which had seen success within the 2004 Nürburgring 24-Hour race. In the meantime, the exhaust is constructed from titanium, growing catalyzer efficiency and exhaust stream fee.
To extend chassis rigidity, additional spot welds had been added round areas just like the door body, whereas areas extra liable to distortion from the warmth of welding had been strengthened with molded CFRP elements. The suspension options specifically tuned bolt-on dampers produced by SACHS, an organization with a confirmed observe report in GT500. So as to obtain the goal of 1.6G braking drive on semi-slick tyres, bespoke brake elements had been developed at the side of Brembo.
The outside additionally obtained quite a lot of refinements centered on weight discount, cooling, and aerodynamics. Specifically, on the entrance finish, the bumper, fenders, and bonnet had been all changed with CFRP elements.
Ultimately, solely 19 vehicles had been produced, together with the prototype, however the R34 GT-R Z-tune is nearly definitely Nismo’s biggest contribution to the second wave of GT-R fashions.
’22 Nissan Qashqai Tekna 190 2wd e-Energy
(Might be bought from Model Central)
Nissan’s Compact SUV Is Even Higher with e-Energy.
The Qashqai is a compact SUV that occupies the C-segment in Nissan’s lineup. The primary mannequin was launched in 2006, with a second-generation mannequin launched in 2013. The mannequin offered right here is the third-generation incarnation, which debuted in 2021.
The third-gen Qashqai incorporates a styling overhaul to associate with its new, bigger physique. The sharp traces of the daring exterior design converge upon Nissan’s emblematic V-Movement grille. The automobile makes use of the most recent CMF-C/D3 platform, which gives improved experience consolation and dealing with.
Trying towards the powertrain, together with extra conventional gasoline engines, the Qashqai can be obtainable with Nissan’s proprietary e-Energy series-hybrid system. This technique makes use of the engine to energy a generator, the electrical energy from which is shipped to electrical motors that flip the wheels. What’s extra, Nissan’s electric-generating engine is the world’s first mass-produceable variable compression ratio engine. Its glorious thermal effectivity additionally presents nice enhancements in CO₂ emissions.
‘Tekna’ refers back to the mannequin grade. The Tekna presents a wealth of apparatus, with bigger wheels, ambient lighting, and a head-up show included as normal.
World Circuits (New Occasions)
The next new occasions have been added to “World Circuits”:
- Light-weight Ok-Cup: Nürburgring Nordschleife
- Japanese FF Problem 450: Alsace – Take a look at Course
- Race of Turbo Sportscars: Fuji Worldwide Speedway
Gran Turismo Sophy
The subsequent-generation racing AI agent, ‘Gran Turismo Sophy’ is now obtainable on the next course. Search for the Sophy icon in ‘Fast Race’ and ‘Customized Race’ on every observe to check your expertise in opposition to Sophy.
Excessive Velocity Ring
Scapes
“Lone Pine” has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.
Model Central: Lexus
Added a brand new base shade “ANEST IWATA Racing 2025” for the ’17 Lexus RC F GT3 on sale within the Lexus Showroom.
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**Credit (paid or by way of sport development) required to buy autos.
