Grand Touring It has crossed the initial barriers that it had as a video game and has practically become a universe. Developed by Polyphony Digital and available for PlayStation for years, it has managed to bring together the majority of car manufacturers and even make special things. There are many digital prototypes developed specifically for the video game. And now we see a new one, the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismowhich is a single-seater that serves to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the brand’s first competition car.
It has little to do with that 1947 Ferrari 125 S that started the journey of the firm of the cavallino in circuit. In fact, it is committed to a very futuristic design, although always inspired by the models of the past. You can see some lines of the copies that went through the resistance races (Le Mans or Daytona) in the 60s and 70s. You can see very geometric, sharp and angular lines that have been conceived looking for the increased aerodynamic efficiency. It incorporates details such as a front S-Duct, integrated air vents in the wheel arches and a 499P-inspired rear.
The architecture is similar to what we see in production models such as the Ferrari 296 GTB, as it has the 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 in center position. However, by not having to follow any type of regulation, in the virtual prototype you reach the 1,030 hp and 900 Nm of torque, a substantial difference from the series model. And that must be added an additional 240 kW provided by the three electric motors, two on the front wheels and one on the rear axle, providing the necessary electrification. Everything to do 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2 seconds, 0 to 200 km/h in less than 5 seconds and exceed 350 km/h.
Despite this configuration, a light weight of just 1,250 kg, distributed in such a way that 43.5% is on the front axle and the remaining 56.5% on the rear. This is achieved with the intensive use of lightweight materials such as carbon fiber. The result is that the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo achieves a extraordinary performancewith amazing agility in curves and enviable stability at high speeds, something that can be verified in the video game.
The single-seater cockpit is very minimalist and it only cares about giving an optimal driving position and having a user interface that is as accurate as possible. The Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo will be available to all Gran Turismo 7 players starting on December 23, 2022A good gift for Christmas.