From the Vault — originally published August 18, 2010. Some links, videos or prices may be out of date.
Gran Turismo is at Gamescom 2010 now and here are some details about the game including the recently confirmed dynamic weather, course creator, and kart modes.
New videos here.
What we know about Gran Turismo 5:
cars
• 1000 cars (800+ Standard, 200+ Premium)
– new brands include Ferrari, Maserati, Bugatti, Lamborghini, McLaren, Tesla, Red Bull Racing
– new series include NASCAR, WRC, Super GT, karting
tracks
• more than 40 tracks (more than 100 layouts)
– new real circuits include Top Gear Test Track, Daytona, Indianapolis, Spa-Francorchamps, Nürburgring, Monza
– new fictional circuits in London, Rome, Madrid, Tuscany, the Alps, the High Fens
offline:
• single race, split screen, time trial
• license tests, championships
• A-spec & B-spec
• car tuning
• 8 MP photo mode
• GTTV (compatible with PSP)
online:
• up to 16 players in a race
• private rooms, lobbies with up to 32 players
• spectator mode
• text & voice chat
• photo- en replay album
• YouTube replay upload
• time trial rankings
other features:
• cockpit view for Premium cars
• damage & roll overs (all cars)
• day-night cycle
• dynamic weather
• track creator / editor
• skidmarks & reverse lights
tech:
• up to 1080p 60fps
• up to Dolby 7.1
• custom soundtracks
• PlayStation Eye headtracking
• 3DTV support (gameplay & 3D photo mode)
also:
• all cars bought in GTPSP can be transferred to GT5 for use in Arcade Mode
• Adrian Newey was involved in a way
• Sebastian Vettel did voice work
