McLaren and Polyphony Digital have teamed up to produce “an extreme McLaren GT racing car” for Gran Turismo Sport.
Available from launch, 17 October, the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo “was designed in response to a call from game creator, Kazunori Yamauchi, for vehicle manufacturers to design ‘visionary GT cars’ to compete in Gran Turismo Sport,” a press release from the pair reads.
“While not a prototype for any specific future McLaren model, the Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo showcases the kind of car that McLaren could produce beyond 2030. Players will be able to choose from three liveries: Performance, Ulterior and Noir.”
“We wanted to break new ground and to innovate and the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo does exactly that,” Rob Melville, Design Director, McLaren Automotive, said. “It puts the driver absolutely at the centre of the action, delivering a sensory overload with incredible sound and awe-inspiring acceleration. From the game player’s point of view, the driving experience in this car will be like nothing else: the amazing glass cockpit and the motorcycle-like driving position – with your head far forward, almost right above the front axle – combine to allow you to see exactly where the apex of the corner is so you can shave vital milliseconds off each lap.
“More than anything though, the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo is a stunning looking car. The design form communicates exactly what the car’s mission is and what its intentions are: it’s the ultimate expression of the McLaren design pillars and principles we have already established, futured into the 2030s.”
“I created the Vision Gran Turismo project to give car manufacturers the opportunity to design something that has all of the characteristics of their brand, and will live on as a playable vehicle in Gran Turismo,” added Kazunori Yamauchi. Many of the cars have become legendary in their own right, continuing to shine for years and attracting players from different eras.
“For me, a car needs to be an extension of the driver; I am focused not just on the appearance, but on the handling, the sound of the engine, and the feeling you get when you are racing. So, it was an honour to work with McLaren to bring the Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo to life, and to put such a car on the circuits of Gran Turismo Sport for players to enjoy driving at the limit.”
Gran Turismo Sport is available to pre-order now and heads to PS4 next month.
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