Gran Turismo 7 Spec II Features Seven New Cars and 4-Player Split Screen

As part of their exciting ‘Spec II’ upgrade, Polyphony Digital has now released a new, dynamic introductory video for the popular racing hit, Gran Turismo 7 Spec II. This update adds a brand-new circuit, seven new thrilling cars, and a whole bunch of exciting new features to enhance your gaming experience.

You can race into the world of Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation consoles! If you haven’t seen the video yet, take a look at the new opening movie for Gran Turismo 7 down below!

Gran Turismo 7 elegantly blends classic cars and tracks with the iconic GT Simulation Mode, uniting the series’ finest heritage with a vision for the future. Prepare for an even more immersive driving experience, as haptic feedback brings the sensation of the tires touching the road to life. PS5’s 3D audio technology unlocks an unmatched level of awareness, letting you feel the exact positions of cars and fellow drivers around you.

Let’s have a little look into what the new GT 7 is offering up for players.

Two cars racing each other on the race track.

Seven New Cars!

The Spec II update ignites the roster with seven cars, a tribute to American Muscle classics, a nod to contemporary EV allure, and a showcase of rare, manufacturer-tuned treasures. This collection also boasts ultra high-performance sports cars crafted for thrilling circuit drives. Your ticket to this automotive extravaganza? Look no further than the ‘Brand Central’ and ‘Legend Cars’ pavilions!

The new cars:

Lexus LFA ’10
Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi ’68
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) ’22
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon ’18
Tesla Model 3 Performance ’23
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II ’91
NISMO 400R ’95

Also, speaking of cars, you can check out our BMW xDrive Review!

Weekly Challenges

Spec II transforms the ‘World Circuits’ pavilion by adding five ‘Standard’ and two ‘Expert’ races, as well as simplifying ‘Arcade Race’ to ‘Quick Race.’ PS5 gamers can compete against ‘Gran Turismo Sophy,’ and the ‘Event Directory’ makes race selection easier. ‘Weekly Challenges’ provide thrilling incentives for race completions, and they are updated weekly for an ever-changing racing adventure.

Behold, A Cutting-Edge Dashboard!

Get ready for a sleek new dashboard that offers a quick and comprehensive look at your game progress, covering everything from your garage collection to World Circuits progression, Collector Level, and more.

Image of Gran Turismo's dashboard for overview of the players progress.

Exclusive Split-Screen Racing

Get ready for an exciting multiplayer update as the ‘2P Split Screen’ mode can now accommodate up to four players. On the PS5, you can transform a single screen into a spectacular four-player match on your monitor or TV. Furthermore, the user-friendly update allows you to transfer vehicles in the pre-race menu. Just a reminder that each participant must have their own controller in order to participate in the split-screen action!

Display of four split screens of GT 7, showing players and their racing screens along with the other cars and their speed and maps.

Attention, Gran Turismo players! The SPEC II Update 1.40 for Gran Turismo 7 is now live. I sincerely hope this update adds an extra dose of fulfillment and joy to your in-game car adventures!