Here are the three new cars set for Gran Turismo 7 next week

Thomas Harrison-Lord
The May 2023 game update for Gran Turismo 7 is set to include three new cars, including one SEMA-award winner.
The May 2023 game update for Gran Turismo 7 is set to include three new cars, including one SEMA-award winner.
The May 2023 game update for Gran Turismo 7 is set to include three new cars, including one SEMA-award winner.

Another monthly update, another new car teaser on Twitter. This time, we think the three new cars include an award-winner, a JDM special and some Italian brio.

Nissan Skyline (R32) GT-R Nismo

Andy Middlehurst drives an racing version oft eh Nissan R32 GT-R at Goodwood, 2022 - The Nismo road going verison was used to homologate this
Andy Middlehurst drives a racing-modified Nissan R32 GT-R at Goodwood, 2022 – The Nismo roadgoing version was used to homologate this – Motorsport Images

The R32 generation of Nissan’s Skyline is already present within Gran Turismo 7, thanks to the V-Spec II GT-R.

However, to the right of the shot, these are unmistakable lines of yet another model of the generation. It could be the lower-spec, but still quick, GTS-t TypeM or the homologation-evo limited edition Nismo variant. If the latter, which we believe the side skirts allude to, we’d love the R33 and R34 Nismo specials to also feature in a future update. Pretty please.

1960s Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT

A racing modifed Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce is driven by Vern Schuppan at Goodwood, 2011 - Jeff Bloxham, Motorsport Images
A racing modified Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce is driven by Vern Schuppan at Goodwood, 2011 – Jeff Bloxham, Motorsport Images

At the back of shot, the unmistakable lines of a  Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed Alfa Romeo.

This isn’t a modern Guilia, seen in Gran Turismo 7 in the wild GTAm version, but one from the 1960s, when airbags were but a dream and emissions regulations didn’t exist. As part of the 105/115 series models, there are several potential variations, from the Sprint 1600 GTA seen in Gran Turismo 4 or something like the GT Veloce 1600 as reviewed in the video below by Harry Metcalfe.

Either way, expect minimalist design cues and a fizzy engine mixed with a raspy exhaust sound.

Greening Auto Company 1971 Ford Maverick

Greening Auto Company 1971 Ford Maverick - Gran Turismo 7
Greening Auto Company 1971 Ford Maverick. Image: Greening Auto Company

Following the likes of the Wicked Fabrication GT 51 and GReddy Fugu Z is what we think is another SEMA-award winner. Held up until 2018, the Gran Turismo award at the LAs vega-based car tuning and modifying event would see Kazunori Yamauchi pick his ‘best in show’.

This car in turn would then appear in a Gran Turismo game. Dating back to 2003 with a Buick in Gran Turismo 4, this latest addition is a heavily modified Ford Maverick with 1,200bhp. It was created by owner Jimmy Shaw by the Greening Auto Company.

Images: Motorsport Images

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