On this month’s free update, the Polyphony crew is dropping the ridiculously quick 1,286-BHP ’24 Yangwang U9 (0-62.1 mph in 2.36 seconds). They’re additionally introducing the sensible ’93 Renault Twingo (1.2L inline-4 OHV engine). As well as, the Leichtbau 964, a mixture of traditional 911 styling and air-cooled ruggedness, is included. It’s thought of one in every of Porsche’s best hits, with solely 86 produced, making it one of many rarest of this technology.
The update additionally features a new menu, three new World Circuits occasions, transfer the digital camera up and down III curation (peak adjustability) in Scapes, and Energy Pack updates in Update 1.69, which might be available starting right this moment at 11:00pm PT / April 23 at 7:00am BST / 3:00pm JST*.
Moreover, the brand new Gran Turismo World Series Season is starting!
Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) ’93
*Will be bought from Legend Automobiles
Launched in 1989, the Kind 964 marked the third technology of the Porsche 911, following the 901 and 930. Although acquainted in silhouette, it represented a significant step ahead, with roughly 80% of its elements newly engineered and a extra aerodynamic, modernized exterior.
Energy got here from a newly enlarged 3.6-liter flat-six, whereas the Carrera 4 debuted Porsche’s first full-time all-wheel-drive system. Rear-wheel-drive fashions expanded accessibility with the introduction of the Tiptronic automated.
For max efficiency, Porsche provided the Turbo and the ultra-rare 1992 911 Turbo S. That includes upgraded cams, a particular turbine, light-weight physique panels, and 375.7 BHP, simply 86 examples had been ever produced—cementing its place among the many rarest 911s.
Renault Twingo ’93
*Will be bought from Used Automobiles
Sensible but cute. A breath of recent air for the A-segment.
When Renault changed the Tremendous 5 with the bigger Clio in 1990, it left a niche on the backside of its lineup. The reply arrived in 1992 because the Twingo — an A-segment hatchback that challenged conference. Its distinctive three-door monospace form featured a single flowing line from nostril to tail, immediately setting it other than its friends.
With its wheels pushed to the corners, the compact Twingo delivered distinctive inside area regardless of its modest footprint. Energy got here from a transverse-mounted 1.2-liter inline-four, modest however nicely suited to the automobile’s gentle weight and concrete mission. Intelligent options like sliding rear seats added versatility, proving practicality and persona might coexist. Produced for 14 years, the first-generation Twingo stays some of the progressive small vehicles ever made.
Yangwang U9 ’24
*Will be bought from Model Central
The Yangwang U9 challenges standard supercar pondering by putting an electrical motor at every wheel. Developed by Yangwang, BYD’s luxurious efficiency model, it rides on the proprietary e⁴ platform, delivering a staggering 960 kW (1,286 BHP). Regardless of its dimension and weight, the U9 launches from 0–62 mph in simply 2.36 seconds.
Its headline expertise goes past uncooked output. The DiSus-X suspension combines hydraulic and pneumatic methods to actively management physique movement, delivering distinctive stability and management, generally dramatic in movement, however all the time purposeful in perform. Styled by Wolfgang Egger, the scissor-door coupe seems unmistakably futuristic whereas retaining true supercar presence. In 2025, the acute U9 Xtreme variant even pursued record-setting top-speed efficiency, positioning the U9 as a daring assertion of velocity within the electrical period.
Café/Additional Menus
The next Menu might be added to the Additional Menus part:
- Additional Menu No. 53: Muscle Automobiles (Collector Degree 55 and above)
World Circuits (new occasions)
The next new occasions have been added to World Circuits:
- Schwarzwald League – Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
- Hypercar Parade – Yas Marina Circuit
- World Touring Automotive 900 – Autódromo de Interlagos
Scapes
Transfer the digital camera up and down III has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.
Energy Pack / Energy Pack Challenges
Energy Pack Challenges might be added. On this mode gamers can obtain a wide range of rewards in line with the variety of races accomplished inside the fastened interval. Rewards might be up to date weekly, and progress will be checked from the World Map display or the dialogue within the high proper of the Occasion Choose display.
*Energy Pack is a paid add-on for the PlayStation 5 model of Gran Turismo 7
2026 Gran Turismo World Series
The On-line Qualifiers are executed, the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 line-up of drivers is set, and now it’s time for the all-action dwell occasions. First up is Milan on Saturday, Might 23 on the historic Teatro Lirico, near the town’s well-known Duomo, and tickets are selling quick. The motion on the Teatro Lirico will begin at 5:00 pm native time with the Producers Cup earlier than the Nations Cup drivers take to the stage at 7:30 pm PT.
Full 2026 Calendar
The 2026 calendar will function Spherical 2 happening at Polyphony Digital Inc.’s Tokyo studio and set for broadcast on August 15.
Spherical 3 sees the Gran Turismo World Series land in Singapore on Saturday October 3 for an occasion on the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.
The Championship decider, the World Finals, sees a return to Tokyo on the new Shibuya Lovez venue on December 5 and 6.
Should you can’t make it in particular person, you may catch all the motion at Gran Turismo’s website, YouTube, or in-game in GT7.
- Spherical 1 | Milano | Saturday, Might 23
- Spherical 2 | Tokyo | Saturday, August 15 (no dwell viewers)
- Spherical 3 | Singapore | Saturday, October 3
- World Finals | Tokyo | Saturday and Sunday, December 5 & 6
In-game advantages
As ever, the Gran Turismo World Series affords loads of incentives to get entangled on Gran Turismo 7. The World Map will function GTWS-themed challenges in addition to the Predict the Winner and Viewer Campaigns.
Full details of the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 will be found online here.
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**Credit (paid or through recreation development) required to buy automobiles.