Out of all the surprises Gran Turismo has delivered recently, this one stands as the biggest. Spec III update for Gran Turismo 7 has been announced, and it comes packed with major content. Gran Turismo series celebrates 100 million sales with the Spec III update. New tracks, cars, collector level increase, unlimited invitations, and more coming soon.
Gran Turismo 7 "Spec III" Update Highlights
• Two new tracks: Yas Marina Circuit and Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
• Eight new cars
• Dunlop tires
• Data Logger telemetry tool
• Collector Level cap increased
• Unlimited car invitations in Brand Central
• Enhanced Weekly Challenges
• New opening movie
• New Seasonal Menu Book
• New events in Circuit Experience
• New Scapes Curations
• Online race improvements
This announcement coincides with a major milestone for the franchise, as Gran Turismo has officially surpassed 100 million units sold worldwide since the series first began.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec III Tracks
The update also shows that developer Polyphony Digital has listened to the community. Among the most exciting additions are the two new circuits: Yas Marina and Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec III Cars
As for the cars, the lineup looks promising. Confirmed highlights include:
Ferrari 296 GT3: A dedicated GT racing car succeeding the Ferrari 488 GT3, powered by a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6.
Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R '97: A classic road car that has appeared in every mainline Gran Turismo except Sport, now returning in Spec III.
1999 Mine’s Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1: One of Japan’s most iconic tuned Skylines, built for pure performance and made famous in Best Motoring.
New Formula Car: A machine inspired by late 1990s F1 design, though full details remain under wraps for now.
Data Logger
One standout feature is the Data Logger, which will allow players to analyze telemetry and improve lap times. Whether it will support comparing your laps against others remains to be seen, but it has the potential to be a valuable training tool.
Other Additions
The update also raises the Collector Level cap beyond the current 50, introduces unlimited car invitations with no expiration, and revamps Weekly Challenges with limited-time online events.
This announcement may have come as a surprise, but fans are already celebrating. Now all that remains is to wait for the full release details and the official rollout date of Gran Turismo 7 Spec III.
