On the latest Monterey Automobile Week, Chevrolet unveiled not one, however two future appears to be like into their flagship Corvette. With the free Update 1.62 for Gran Turismo 7, you’ll be able to drive each: the two,000 hp, absolutely EV ’25 Corvette CX Idea and the race-prepped Corvette CX.R Idea Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo Idea powered by a twin-turbo V-8 and three electrical motors that additionally places out 2,000 hp. The ’26 Afeela 1 and ’02 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 24V are extra fashions making their technique to GT7, as are an Additional Menu, three new occasions and Tokyo Bay as a Scapes location.
Update 1.62 for Gran Turismo 7 is available as of today, Wednesday, August 27 at 10:00pm PT / August 28 at 6:00am GMT / 3:00pm JST*.
New automobiles**
’26 Afeela 1
(Could be bought from Model Central)
A brand new ‘mobility’ to problem the idea of transportation.
Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela model was introduced at CES 2024 as a revolutionary mobility set to remodel transportation right into a wealthy expertise. At CES 2025, the veil was lifted on the model’s long-awaited first manufacturing mannequin. It was named the Afeela 1, representing that that is solely the start of the story.
The aesthetics of the Afeela 1 have carried over a lot of the expertise and fervour set out by the prototype. The flowing, well-balanced exterior has been finely honed to take away any and all gildings, with no door handles, and each sensing gadget from the and radar to the picture sensors fastidiously tucked contained in the bodywork.
The inside, however, is designed to be the final word mobility surroundings — a inventive leisure house. It options massive shows for leisure, and each single passenger seat has been geared up with an optimized sound system, with no expense spared in noise-cancelling and spatial audio applied sciences.
This mobility can be notable for its private agent that is ready to converse in pure speech. The Afeela 1 is ready to evolve and study passengers’ preferences and habits, turning into a great journey associate that’s in a position to interact in conversations and focus on journey plans.
Naturally, the Afeela 1 has not ignored its perform as a automobile both. The electrical motors, brakes, and suspension are managed as a single system because of the usage of management applied sciences skilled by way of robotics analysis, which permits for optimum experience consolation and dealing with on any street floor.
It additionally options proprietary Automated Driver Help Techniques (ADAS). Information from the beforehand talked about sensing units is analyzed by a high-performance ECU boasting 800
TOPS of computing energy, diligently aiding the motive force all the best way from departure to parking on the vacation spot.
As a product, the Afeela 1 provides two trim ranges: the Afeela 1 Origin and Afeela 1 Signature. The mannequin featured right here is the Afeela 1 Signature, which options 21-inch wheels, the rear leisure system, and the middle digicam monitoring system as commonplace tools.
Deliveries of the Afeela 1 will start mid-2026. This revolutionary automobile is ready to problem the idea of transportation.
’25 Chevrolet Corvette CX Idea
(Could be bought from Model Central)
An electrical hypercar that provides a glimpse into the way forward for the Corvette.
The Corvette CX Idea is unmistakably pure Corvette. Designed for road and observe, the Corvette CX Idea is a futuristic imaginative and prescient of an electrified Corvette Hypercar.
From its athletic proportions and lunging profile, a cockpit nestled amongst highly effective haunches, easy and refined surfaces, to an built-in seen understructure and a light-weight ultra-functional inside, each inch is intentional and has the motive force in thoughts.
The CX integrates lively aerodynamics, together with shifting entrance and rear parts, optimized underside geometry that gives effectivity for the road and excessive efficiency for the observe. A fan downforce system with thrust vectoring permits entrance and rear aero steadiness. As an all-wheel-drive, 4 E-motors are built-in into the RESS understructure, offering over 2,000 horsepower.
Chevrolet Corvette CX.R Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo Idea
(Could be bought from Model Central)
A futuristic GT racer born from the Corvette lineage.
The Corvette CX.R Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo Idea was designed solely for the racetrack and provides a glimpse into the way forward for Corvette GT Racing.
The Corvette CX.R Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo Idea options aggressive aero, a decrease stance, and is lighter than the Corvette CX Idea. Powered by an E-Gasoline/Electrical Hybrid system, the CX.R VGT makes use of two entrance E-motors and one rear E-motor paired with a small displacement, high-revving twin-turbo V8, offering each efficiency and vary for endurance racing.
The CX.R Imaginative and prescient Gran Turismo inside is designed for observe use, with light-weight, minimal foam seat trim to supply head and neck assist for excessive cornering forces. The steering wheel options bodily buttons and knobs for higher usability with racing gloves.
The yellow and black livery embodies the custom of Corvette GT race automobiles from the previous 25 years.
’02 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 24V
(Could be bought from Model Central / Used Automobiles)
A singular coupé that checks the boundaries of monoform design.
The Renault Avantime combines a peculiar physique with the extremely acclaimed European minivan, the Renault Espace. Born as a design examine from Renault’s chief designer, Patrick Le Quement, the Avantime made its first look on the Geneva Motor Present in 1999. When Renault introduced plans to launch the automobile in 2001, individuals have been shocked.
At first look, the Avantime appears to be like like a minivan, nevertheless it has solely two doorways. Inside, the automobile options two rows of seats, accommodating 5 passengers. Renault defined that the Avantime was meant to be a distinct segment coupé.
This turns into clear when you step inside. The posh of occupying a big minivan house with a small variety of individuals actually defines it as a distinct segment automobile. The rear seat provides an incredible sight view. With all of the facet home windows rolled down and the huge sunroof open, it supplies a way of freedom much like that of a convertible.
In its nation of origin, a 2L turbo engine was available, however in Japan, the Avantime was geared up with a 3L, DOHC 24-valve V6. Its most output was 207 BHP at 6,000 rpm, with a most torque of 29.5 kgfm at 3,750 rpm. True to its character, the Avantime’s experience high quality consists, with considerable torque and a easy experience that’s attribute of Renault. The driving expertise is so refined that even saloons and coupes are not any match for it.
The Avantime is a testomony to Renault’s individuality, proving that the appliance of a monoform physique shouldn’t be restricted to a minivan.
Café / Additional Menus
The next Menu will likely be added to the Additional Menus part:
- Additional Menu No. 47: Japanese Racing Pioneers (Collector Stage 33 and above)
World Circuits (New Occasions)
The next new occasions have been added to World Circuits:
- European Sunday Cup 400: Circuit de Sainte-Croix – B Reverse
- Japanese 4WD Problem 600: Michelin Raceway Highway Atlanta
- World Touring Automobile 900: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Scapes
“Tokyo Bay” has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes
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