With over 1000 cars to choose from, Gran Turismo 6 has some truly sleek rides, but even with the hundreds upon hundred to choose from, none quite like this, because it only exists in this game. Time to take a look at the BMW Vision Gran Turismo.
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The Gran Turismo series got its start in 1998, and went on to become an award winning racing simulation, and one of the most celebrated PlayStation exclusive series. To celebrate the 15th anniversary last year, GT creator Kazunori Yamauchi invited a number of leading automobile manufacturers to contribute to the series by providing a number of concept models.
“I was eagerly awaiting what kind of car the people at BMW would come up with," said Yamauchi. "The resulting Vision Gran Turismo car was a sports car that was so clearly BMW, that really shows the DNA of BMW. What makes the Vision GT car so recognizable as a BMW, is in things like its compact size, its wide front and rear overfenders. It maintains the strong angular forms from the past, but the car is also given modern, elegant lines."
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Intrigued? Check out the Vision in action in the video below.
"The race car, created by BMW Group Design, boasts a virtual three-litre six-cylinder inline engine developed by BMW M GmbH, which promises a peak performance of 404 kW/549 hp, fast laps and optimum handling and control," described a press release. M TwinPower Turbo technology delivers a maximum power of 404 kW/549 hp between 6,200 min-1 and 7,300 min-1. Its peak torque of 680 Nm is developed at just 1,900 rpm. A sequential six-speed transmission, operated by gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, distributes engine power to the driven rear axle. The outstanding performance characteristics of the BMW Vision Gran Turismo, which weighs only 1,180 kilograms, include perfect 50:50 axle load distribution. I have no idea what any of that means.
“The development of the BMW Vision Gran Turismo combines our many years of motorsports experience with signature BMW Design. The race car anticipates future racing trends and allows gaming fans even more to experience BMW racing quality,” says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Brand Communication BMW, BMW i, BMW M.
As of today, visitors to BMW Welt in Munich will also be able to take the BMW Vision Gran Turismo to the virtual track within the BMW M exhibition. Besides PlayStation®3 gaming stations, an additional dedicated racing seat with a specially designed three-screen display will be available making the experience totally immersive, and the closest you can get to driving the car in real life.
The Vision and other virtual cars will be gradually integrated into the new Gran Turismo 6 game through online updates, but exact dates have not yet been provided.
Still haven't had enough of this beamer beauty? Check out the making of video below.
