Gran Turismo 7’s October update brings new additions to the game’s garage. Patch 1.25 is now available for free with a selection of three new Japanese cars and a relatively rare Maserati from the 1970s. other minor improvements, but let’s focus on the new vehicles.
The Maserati Merak SS is the only new car coming from Europe in this latest update. It is a performance version of the Merak, released in 1975 with a slightly more powerful engine generating 216 horsepower (159 kilowatts). Top speed, in turn, dropped from 140 miles per hour (225 kilometers per hour) to 155 mph (250 km/h). The 2+2 sports car was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 engine taken from the Citroën SM.
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If you want something more modern and better prepared for the track, the Mazda Roadster NR-A (ND) should meet your needs. It is an entry level motorsport model, initially introduced in 2015 as the fourth generation ND Roadster. Many improvements were installed on the suspension, engine frame, differential and differential case, driveshaft and others. This being the 2022 model, it comes with additional upgrades such as new roll bars and bucket seats, as well as the Kinematic Posture Control system.
Another race car for Gran Turismo 7 comes in the form of the 2018 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3, which is an FIA certified race car that meets GT3 regulations. For the 2018 model year, the engine was positioned about 150 millimeters lower in the engine bay thanks to a new dry sump design. Other tweaks included modified suspension and upgraded radiators and intercoolers for better airflow and cooling.
The latest new addition to the lineup is the Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R, of which only 187 were made before it was discontinued. Under the hood, there was a 157 hp (115 kW) straight-six engine shared with the rest of the Skyline family. However, improvements were made to the suspension and larger brake discs.
