The R500 takes the classic Lotus Seven formula to its extreme. Its naturally aspirated 2.0-litre Ford Duratec four-cylinder is tuned to 263hp at a screaming 8,500rpm, and with the whole car weighing just 506kg, that works out to a ludicrous 520hp per tonne. Caterham claimed 0-60mph in 2.88 seconds with launch control, and famously the R500 lapped the Top Gear test track quicker than a Bugatti Veyron. It's going to be an absolute handful in GT7, in the best way.

What Else to Expect

As always, the car teaser is just the first stage of the update reveal cycle. Details on any other new content usually arrive closer to release, but by now we know roughly what to expect: new World Circuits races matched to the new cars, possibly an Extra Menu Book, a few engine swaps, new Scapes locations, and the usual smaller tweaks.

Worth remembering too that two new Stealth Model cars, including the Mazda 787B, are tied to the World Series Tokyo round broadcast on 15 August, with distribution set for 1 September.

Going by the usual pattern, full update details would be expected around Wednesday 12 August, with the update itself likely landing Thursday 13 August, though the "next week" wording of the teaser means the exact dates aren't locked in yet.

Final Thoughts

This is shaping up to be a fun update. The JZX100 twins are the standout for me, a pair of proper drift-ready '90s sedans returning to the series after all these years is exactly the kind of "niche" Yamauchi was hinting at, and the Caterham R500 should be a riot on the right track. Add a modern EV in the Ioniq 6 N and it's a nicely balanced four.

We'll update this as soon as the full patch notes drop. For now, which of the four are you most excited to drive?

Gran Turismo 7's Next Update Is Coming: Four New Cars Teased

Gran Turismo 7's Next Update Is Coming: Four New Cars Teased

Kazunori Yamauchi has confirmed a new GT7 update lands next week.

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