Polyphony Digital and Sony Interactive Entertainment finally announced the release of Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Just like in the previous versions of Gran Turismo, Jaguar is fielding a new all-electric virtual race car into the latest iteration of the world-renowned racing game. This time around, Jaguar bets on an open-air racer – the Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster.
The Vision GT Roadster Is An All-Electric Single-Seater
The Jaguar Vision Gran Turismo Roadster is the latest of the three Vision GT virtual hypercars that gamers can drive in the world of Gran Turismo. The first virtual hypercar arrived in the 2019 as the Vision Gran Turismo Coupé while the second followed in 2020 as the Vision Gran Turismo SV endurance racer.
As designed, the Vision GT Roadster is an all-electric single-seater that builds on the surfaces, lines, and proportions of the first two Vision GT cars. But instead of a deployable canopy, the Vision GT Roadster features an open cockpit with a swept-back aero screen protecting the driver. Its sculpted form takes inspiration from the Jaguar D-type.
Just behind the driver is a modern interpretation of the fin from the three-time Le Mans-winning Jaguar D-type. Using the Jaguar monogram pattern, the fin features a LED-illuminated etched Union Jack. The Roadster also has leather straps on the front fenders and roundel lights on the front.
Powerful Electric Powertrain With 1,005 HP Of Output
Serving as the heart of the Jaguar Vision GT Roadster is the race-proven powertrain of the Vision GT Coupe. Developed using learning from Jaguar Racing’s Formula E experience, this powertrain employs three light, powerful, and compact electric motors – one on the front axle and two on the rear.
Fed by a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery pack located down low, these potent motors could deliver 1,005 hp of max output and 885 lb-ft of instant, peak torque. With this setup, the Vision GT Roadster can zoom from nil to 60 mph in under seconds and reach a top speed of more than 200 mph. The Vision GT Roadster features a stiff monocoque body crafted from carbon fiber composites and advanced aluminum alloys.
All Jaguar Vision GT Cars Available In GT7
All three Vision GT cars are now available in GT7. To celebrate these three versions, Jaguar’s Design team created new bespoke liveries for these three hypercars, featuring specially developed black and gray paints and subtle graphics.
Sadly though, these liveries are not available in GT7, although players can re-create them via the Livery Editor feature.
Source: Jaguar