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Alright, so this is wild. Only 19 of the 2005 NISMO R34 GT-R Z-tune were ever made by Nissan’s top-tier crew. Nineteen! Can you imagine? If you’re one of those lucky few, congrats, because that’s like one Z-tune R34 for every…eh, let’s just say a gazillion people. Anyway, for the rest of us mere mortals, we’ve got this Update 1.61 from Polyphony. It’s free—can’t beat free—and you can whiz around in that dream car. Oh, and the ’22 Honda N-ONE RS and ’22 Nissan Qashqai Tekna 190 2wd e-Power are also up for grabs.
You know what’s even better? We’re talking new racing events and a brand-spanking-new location called Lone Pine to explore in Scapes. Not to mention, the ‘17 Lexus RC F GT3 is ready with its “ANEST IWATA Racing 2025” livery. Kind of makes you wanna jump right in, doesn’t it? And if racing against fancy AI floats your boat, the Sophy AI is ready to challenge you at the High-Speed Ring circuit. Watch out!
So mark the calendar, or don’t (I mean, you’ll probably forget anyway)—Update 1.61 for Gran Turismo 7 kicks off Wednesday, July 23 at 10 pm PT. Or July 24 if you’re on GMT/Japan time. Trust me, it’s worth the weird timing.
New Cars? Yup!
The ‘22 Honda N-ONE RS is all set for you to pick up from Brand Central or the Used Cars section. Quick side story—I love that this model is like a phoenix rising from the ashes of its own lineage. Starting out as a cute, plucky little car back in 2012, it became quite a celebrity. Seriously, its first-gen charm and driveability won people over. Flash forward to 2020 (feels like forever ago, right?), and the second-gen N-ONE struts in. It’s like, the same, but better? They changed the base but kept the look ’cause fans said, ‘Don’t mess with the classics!’ And they didn’t. Kudos to Honda for listening.
Now, if you’re thinking sports model, the RS is it. The front-wheel-drive turbocharged engine with a six-speed manual transmission was a first. It’s like they wanted to give us all a pat on the back and say, “Here you go, rock stars.” And the RS design—with those black trims and cool six-speed transmission—is like the cherry on top. Designed for those who genuinely feel the drive.
Then, there’s the legend. The ‘05 NISMO R34 GT-R Z-tune is the definition of a masterpiece. Available at Brand Central—only if you can snag it, that is. Back in 2004, to celebrate 20 years, Nismo decided to craft what they believed was the ultimate ride. And what do you know, they did it.
It’s almost poetic how they used 20 existing cars and reimagined them into perfection. The heart of this beast is the RB26DETT Kai-Z2 engine, a nod to their GT500 class race car, but with robust, hand-picked parts. The attention to detail is mind-blowing—from titanium exhausts to reinforced suspensions. Like they had one goal: perfection. Too bad only 19 exist. It’s like a myth, but real.
And finally, meet the ‘22 Nissan Qashqai Tekna 190 2wd e-Power. Yep, that’s a mouthful, but bear with me. Available at Brand Central as well, this one’s Nissan putting their best foot forward in the world of compact SUVs. This isn’t just any SUV—its third-gen model changes the game with sleek design updates and an eco-friendly heart thanks to the e-Power tech. Ever get the feeling that the future is here? Because yeah, it’s here.
Oh! I almost forgot—the World Circuits have new events. Nürburgring Nordschleife, Alsace Test Course, and Fuji International Speedway. Haven’t raced them yet, but it’s on the list. And Gran Turismo Sophy, this crazy next-gen racing AI, is ready to take you on at the High-Speed Ring. Think you can beat it? Maybe I’ll give it a go. Or not. Guess we’ll see.
Anyway, just to wrap it up, the Scapes section got some lonely—wait, no, “Lone Pine”—place added. Sounds like a solace spot to escape to. Is it weird I can almost smell the pine? Like I’m there but not really. And did you see the Lexus RC F GT3 new paint job? Crazy cool.
Remember, if you’re jumping into all this, make sure your game is up to date. And yeah, getting those new wheels will cost you either real money or serious game grind—but that’s the life, eh?
Catch you on the virtual track!
