Nightz Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Vehicles, Tracks and Additional Features Confirmed for Gran Turismo5 Prologue in North AmericaFamed Racing Franchise's 5th Installment Will Include Over 60 Vehicles, Six Tracks and a Host of Additional Features for North American PLAYSTATION®3 Users FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) announced today the robust vehicle roster, track list and a host of additional features for the April 17 North American availability of Gran Turismo5 Prologue, exclusively on PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3). Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is the latest installment of the billion dollar selling racing franchise and intense precursor to Gran Turismo5. Headlining the roster of over 60 vehicles and 14 additional tuned cars is the Ferrari 599, the Nissan GT-R and the Audi R8 4.2 FSI R Tronic. Players can race these cars and many more around six meticulously rendered tracks, including Daytona International Speedway®, London City track and a series favorite, High Speed Ring. Furthermore, additional features will be available to North American consumers, including a Drift Mode, Car Tuning, two-player split screen racing and a new set of offline and online Race Events. "This impressive vehicle lineup and the additional features that cater to North American racing fans are great compliments to Gran Turismo 5 Prologue's stunning 1080p graphics and revolutionary online features," said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president, product marketing, SCEA. "Fans are sure to be pleased with the first Gran Turismo product for sale on PLAYSTATION 3." Vehicle Roster Acura NSX '91 Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06 Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 '06 Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo Amuse/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350Z RS Art Morrison Corvette'60 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe '06 Audi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic '07 Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '07 Blitz Dunlop ER34 '07 BMW 135i Coupe '07 BMW 135tii '08 BMW M3 Coupe '07 BMW Z4 '03 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) Tuned Car Chevrolet Corvette Z06 '06 Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '06 Clio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned Car Daihatsu Copen Active Top '02 Daihatsu OFC-1 '07 Dodge Viper GTS Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned Car Ferrari 512BB '76 Ferrari 599 '06 Ferrari F40 '92 Ferrari F430 '06 Ford Focus ST '06 Ford GT '05 Ford GT Tuned Car Ford Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium '07 Honda Integra TYPE R '04 Honda NSX Type R '02 Jaguar XK Coupe '06 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91 Lexus IS F '07 Lexus IS F Tuned Car Lotus Elise 111R '04 Lotus Elise 111R Tuned Car Lotus Elise '96 Lotus Elise Tuned Car Mazda Atenza Sport (2007 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit) Mazda RX-7 (FD) Special Tuned Car Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) Tuned Car Mazda RX-8 Type S '03 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG '02 Mine's BNR34 Skyline GT-R N1 base '06 Mini Cooper-S '06 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR '05 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package '07 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Tuned Car Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR Tuned Car Nissan Fairlady Z Version S '07 Nissan GT-R '07 Nissan GT-R Proto '05 Nissan Skyline Coupe (V36) Tuned Car Nissan Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP '07 Nissan Skyline Coupe Concept '07 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nur '02 Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP '06 Peugeot 207GTI '07 Peugeot 307cc Premium AVN '04 RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7 Renault Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00 Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '07 Suzuki Cappuccino '95 Suzuki Cappuccino Tuned Car Suzuki Cervo SR '07 Suzuki Swift Sport '07 Suzuki Swift Sport Tuned Car TVR Tamora '02 TVR Tuscan Speed 6 '00 Volkswagen Golf GTI '01 Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05 Track List Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will feature six tracks, each with two track layouts. Suzuka Circuit Eiger Nordwand Fuji Speedway London City Track Daytona International Speedway® High Speed Ring Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Additional Features for North America -- Drift Mode -- The player's drifting technique is measured based on drift angles, racing lines, and speeds within evaluation zones located at various turns on the course. -- In Depth Car Tuning -- Players have the ability to adjust the vehicle's performance, including power, weight, tires and suspension. -- Two-player Split Screen Racing -- Allows players to race head-to-head against friends and foes offline. -- New Race Events -- New racing events and time trials are available for players to race both offline and online. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue supports up to 16 players racing online simultaneously. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will feature various innovative and revolutionary modes to harness the PS3's capabilities while further developing an automotive lifestyle and global community. Among them is Gran TurismoTV, a new dedicated online channel available exclusively from PLAYSTATION®Network that delivers worldwide motorsport programming and manufacturer content. A new in-cockpit view features real-time gauges and human animations that accurately represent the true performance and handling of each vehicle. More dynamic and adjustable Artificial Intelligence, a user homepage called My Page and a new physics engine round out some of the other features players can expect in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue. To extend the realistic driving experience, Prologue is also compatible with the new DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller, which has vibration functionality. Gran Turismo 5 Prologue will be available for $39.99 SRP on Blu-ray Disc (BD) and as a download via PLAYSTATION®Store. The BD version will offer added value with an exclusive behind-the-scenes High Definition (HD) video feature called "Beyond the Apex". The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rating for Gran Turismo 5 Prologue is "E" for "Everyone." For more information about the ESRB visit http://www.esrb.org. Please note that all Gran Turismo 5 Prologue press materials and assets can be obtained online at SCEA's press center on the PS3 New/Upcoming http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories....8951&EDATE= notable additions/differences from japanese version: more cars 2 player split screen tuning i'm actually glad i sold my import copy now. those last 2 things just sold me on the north american copy. :yes: cue people complaining about this glorified demo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted March 6, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted March 6, 2008 (edited) Awesome, for ?18 that is great! 60+ cars, 16 Player online 6 tracks Splitscreen Car Tuning Other online features Plus argubaly the best looking car game out there... One heck of ademo>, isn't it:laugh::;)) I'm away to preorder now. Edited March 6, 2008 by Audioboxer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynnoj Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Do all these features apply to the European version too? 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted March 6, 2008 Veteran Share Posted March 6, 2008 I didn't know it was going to have car tuning. That is niceeee :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowRanger13 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Wow this makes the long wait make a lot more sense. What a game! those features will hold me over till GT5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Do all these features apply to the European version too?3 weeks. It will, surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Ninja Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 w00t! Awesome news cant wait! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightz Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Do all these features apply to the European version too?3 weeks. It will, surely. yep, they're in the european version as well: http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=925 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJordan Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Awesome!!! I'm glad they're adding extra features to make up for the long wait! 3 bloody months we've had to wait, but it will all be worth it in the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhav Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Europe press release: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=624080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiracyX Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Awesome, for ?18 that is great!60+ cars, 16 Player online 6 tracks Splitscreen Car Tuning Other online features Plus argubaly the best looking car game out there... One heck of ademo>, isn't it:laugh::;)) I'm away to preorder now. Still a demo.....:rolleyes:: (When compared to the proper GT5) The online feature could be great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Still a demo......:rolleyes: (When compared to the proper GT5)The online feature could be great though. Well yeah, hence the name - prologue :p Not sure if Im getting this...not that big a car simulator fan semi-offtopic but how much is the european version? and will it be available on PSN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJordan Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 semi-offtopic but how much is the european version? and will it be available on PSN? The European version retails at ?24.99, but you can get it on Play.com for ?17.99! It will probably also be out on the PSN at a cheaper price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popisdead uk Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 The European version retails at ?24.99, but you can get it on Play.com for ?17.99! It will probably also be out on the PSN at a cheaper price. There is still a possibility that us JPN GT:P owners will get the same content via an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 i'll be standing outside Future Shop the day this comes out :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy0 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 If I had a PS3 I would certainly pick this up, especially as it's only ?18! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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