Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.54 Introduces Five New Cars, Café Menu, World Circuit Events, and GT Sophy AI Enhancements – PlayStation.Blog

Gran Turismo enthusiasts, get ready to rev your engines! Update 1.54 is here, packed with a thrilling lineup of new cars, events, and challenges. There’s also an enhancement to the Gran Turismo Sophy AI agent on the beloved Trial Mountain Circuit and Tokyo Expressway – East Clockwise. Don’t skip the Gran Turismo World Series Celebration Race; it’s your chance to experience the exhilarating races from this year’s grand finale!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00pm PT / 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST, because that’s when Update 1.54 for Gran Turismo 7 makes its debut.

Ready for some new rides? This month, we’re adding five new cars to the game, starting with:

Ford Escort RS Cosworth ’92
Available from Used Cars, this beauty is a WRC homologation special. It boasts a distinctive double-decker wing design and a reputation for rally dominance. Ford’s journey in the 1990s WRC scene began with the Sierra RS Cosworth 4×4, evolving into the Escort RS Cosworth by 1992. This homologation masterpiece retained the Sierra’s high-performance drivetrain but sported a compact Escort body and a striking rear wing for that extra flair. Under its hood roars a Cosworth-built 2L turbocharged twin-cam engine, producing 223.9 BHP. When you factor in its innovative four-wheel-drive system, the Escort RS Cosworth’s success in the WRC was a given.

Mercedes-Benz W 196 R ’55
Snap this legendary F1 car from the Legend Cars section. The W 196 marked Mercedes-Benz’s triumphant return to motorsports in 1951. Engineered with the then-new 2.5L engine regulations of Formula 1, it was advanced for its time. The streamlined body debuted in the 1954 French Grand Prix, but the British Grand Prix revealed issues with visibility and maintenance, leading to an open-wheel evolution. The powerhouse beneath—a 2,496 cc inline-8 engine—drove the car to victory after victory, culminating in Juan Manuel Fangio securing back-to-back drivers’ championships.

Porsche 911 Turbo S (992) ’20
Available from Brand Central, this top-tier 8th generation 911 model is the embodiment of Porsche’s iconic craftsmanship. Launched in 2018, the 992 boasts a refined exterior and a substantial body, optimized with aluminum for weight savings. This generation scraps the narrow base model for a more robust build. MMB modular development allows for versatile engine placements. Under the hood, the Turbo S impresses with its 3,745 cc flat-6 twin-turbo engine, cranking out 641 BHP to deliver jaw-dropping performance.

Porsche Mission X ’23
Also from Brand Central, this concept hypercar is a vision of the electric future, marking Porsche’s 75th anniversary. Compact yet powerful, the design incorporates a striking exterior and hints of classic Porsche racing styles. The car’s futuristic edge extends inside, where motorsports-inspired elements predominate. The Mission X promises high performance and fast charging, appealing to enthusiasts looking to push limits on digital tracks.

Suzuki Jimny Sierra JC ’18
Purchase this rugged off-roader from Brand Central. The Jimny Sierra blends compact stature with off-road prowess. Released globally in 2018, it steps beyond Japan’s kei car regulations with a robust ladder-frame. The 1,460 cc inline-4 engine might not boast high horsepower at first glance, but its off-road capabilities are unrivaled.

Moving onto new events, gear up for the Porsche Cup at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, race in the Jimny Cup at Grand Valley South, and tackle the Race of Turbo Sportscars at Mount Panorama Circuit.

In Scapes, explore the curated beauty of Colorado. Plus, GRAN TURISMO World Series Celebration Race is a must-play for Collector Level 6 or higher to relive the pulse-pounding excitement of the World Finals!

Finally, the new challenges against Gran Turismo Sophy—your virtual racing nemesis—await at both the Trial Mountain and Tokyo Expressway circuits. Be sure to jump in and push your skills to new heights against this next-gen AI.

An internet connection and Gran Turismo 7 game are required to make the most of this update. Get ready, racers, for an exhilarating ride!