Gran Turismo (series)

Gran Turismo
Genre(s)Sim racing[1][2]
Developer(s)Sony Computer Entertainment Japan
Polyphony Digital
Publisher(s)Sony Interactive Entertainment
Creator(s)Kazunori Yamauchi
Platform(s)
First releaseGran Turismo
23 December 1997
Latest releaseGran Turismo 7
4 March 2022

Gran Turismo[a][b] is a series driving simulators developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation consoles. Gran Turismo simulators are intended to emulate the appearance and performance of a large selection of vehicles, most of which are licensed reproductions of real-world automobiles. Since the franchise's debut in 1997, over 90 million units have been sold worldwide, making it the best selling driving simulator under the PlayStation brand.[3][4] The series has partnerships with Japan Race Promotion, Brembo, Michelin, Mazda, Toyota Gazoo Racing, BBS and Fanatec.[5][6][7] The series uses data from car companies and real-life races for its car physics simulation.[8][9] It is also used as a concept car simulator for many car manufacturers.[10] In 2023, the series received a film adaptation, and it became a sport for the Olympic Esports with the backing of the FIA.[11] In 2024 Mercedes-AMG recognized Gran Turismo 7 as a simulator for the Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car.[12][13]

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  9. ^ Greer, Jordan (26 May 2013). "GT6 Used to Tune Schulze Motorsport's Nurburgring GT-R". GTPlanet. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  10. ^ "Gran Turismo 6: Concept Car Collaboration with Automakers". MotorTrend. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  11. ^ "The FIA to partner with IOC and Gran Turismo on Olympic Esports Series 2023 Motor Sport Event". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. 1 March 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Virtual Championship". www.mercedes-amg.com. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Mercedes-AMG Motorsport evolves sim racing with the Virtual Championship".


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