It’s a drive like none other – so get up to speed on all the spectacular features crammed under the hood of Gran Turismo 5 on PlayStation 3.
The Real Driving Simulator has received a tune up like you've never seen before. Gran Turismo 5 will be ready to roll into homes in November 2010, putting you in the driver's seat of one of the most realistic racing simulations on PlayStation 3. What can you expect? You better buckle up for this...
Prepare for the most cars ever in the series
Over 1,000 of the world's most desirable and stunning cars are featured in Gran Turismo 5, from the hottest manufacturers all over the globe. Whether you're into the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Audi, Nissan or any of the other many car companies included, you'll find something to rev your engine. You can even transfer your garage from the PSP version of Gran Turismo to bring your hard-earned car collection to PS3.
Just be careful how you drive - each vehicle is prone to damage through collisions. And a smashed, uncontrollable car only makes your race much harder...
What's your speed - Premium or Standard?
GT5's cars come in two distinct styles - Premium and Standard. The latter offers the full High Definition gloss and sparkle of many cars included in previous Gran Turismo titles, strikingly recreated to take advantage of the power of PlayStation 3. There are over 800 of these breathtaking beauties, spanning from a range of eras, waiting to be taken for a spin.
Premium cars are all about the faithful reproduction of both the exterior and interior of the vehicles. Whether you're looking for accuracy in the unique instrument panels, the differing textures and colours of seats, or even the ability to switch between low and high headlight beams, Premium cars have it covered.
Over 200 cars have been given the Premium treatment. Which ones will you go for?
The thrills of NASCAR
America's most exciting motorsport, NASCAR, makes its GT debut, meaning you can step into brilliantly detailed modified stock cars, experience lightning fast pit work and go head-to-head with star NASCAR drivers such as Tony Stuart, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Brian Vickers.
On top of NASCAR, there's also the opportunity to race in other events such as the World Rally Championship and Super GT, as well as a variety of one-off races and challenges, including Arcade Mode and Licence Test.
Driving you around the world
Have you ever enjoyed the amazing Foro Romano in Rome while cruising at high speed? Or experienced the beauty of Madrid behind the wheel of a sports car? GT5 gives you that chance with over 20 gorgeous locations and more than 70 track variations to master. From the dusky gravel of Tuscany to the original airfield runway track of the UK TV series Top Gear, each course and location is lovingly recreated with impressive precision.
The impressive level of detail doesn't stop there. With incredible full High Definition visuals drawing you into the action, visual effects such as the passing of time as a race progresses, weather, sparks and dirt speckling the cars, and tyre smoke, there's even more to make sure your attention is always glued to the track.
Pretty as a picture
Because the developers of Gran Turismo 5 know you may be focusing on the race, they've put in a separate Photo Travel mode to let you admire the incredible surroundings you're driving through. Visit the numerous awe-inspiring stages with your favourite car and capture gorgeous memories for you to treasure, made even more impressive with the Walk Mode which lets you stroll freely within the scene to line up that perfect shot.
A whole new dimension of GT
Experience racing in a fresh dimension with the introduction of stereoscopic 3D to Gran Turismo. By using 3D compatible televisions such as the BRAVIA 3D TV series from Sony and accompanying 3D glasses, you can enjoy the unmatched realism of GT5 in an entirely new way.
Innovation also comes with a unique face tracking feature using the PlayStation Eye camera, which allows you to change your field of view as if you are actually inside your car - just by simply moving your face left or right while driving.
With stereoscopic 3D and face tracking, GT5 puts you in the driving seat of unrivalled realism, taking you even deeper into the ultimate racing experience.
Bring a friend or make new ones
You can share the glory of the big race with friends, whether they're in the same room, thanks to the split screen mode for up to two players, or online. Driving GT5 onto PlayStation Network opens up a world of options, as you can take part in customised races against friends, share data, enjoy text and voice chat with the GT community, watch live races between other GT players and join an online racing league. Want to upload your replays to YouTube or export the comprehensive car video library of Gran Turismo TV to PSP? It's all here.
You're on the road to racing bliss with Gran Turismo 5 - so make sure you stay in top gear with all the latest information from eu.playstation.com.
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