Nissan's turn will show a concept car for the Gran Turismo 6

Nissan is one of many car manufacturers that issued the concept car for Gran Turismo 6. Where other manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Mitsubishi, had first to reveal the look of their concept car for the famous racing game.

Nissan expertly played a pause, because the Japanese manufacturer has not confirmed whether the concepts shown will only be used as an experimental design, or refer to one of the Nissan future cars that are going to slide pave.

Teaser image of Nissan Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://aol.it/TAw2Uh)

Previously on Monday, June 9, Nissan released a teaser which predicted a Nissan Vision Gran Turismo. The car is shrouded in a red cloth and side by side with 148 another cars which has appeared in Gran Turismo game since its launch in the year of 1997.

Nissan showed a Vision Gran Turismo concept car teaser photo, which allegedly resembles the look conjectural future sports car, the GT-R. The picture emerging from the premiere at Nissan's Twitter accounts.

The latest image of Nissan Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mxQUC1)

Almost no detailed information in addition to photos with dark shades. But that must be understood, these creations can only be enjoyed for a while in the Gran Turismo 6 video game. Nissan Vision Gran Turismo will compete with the concept cars from Volkswagen, BMW, Mitsubishi, and Mercedes-Benz, which has been introduced previously. Nissan said its original form will debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​at the end of this month.

Right side view of Nissan Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mxQUC1)

As reported by AutoExpress on Wednesday, June 6, 2014, trying to explain dark photos via digital engineering. As a result, the front and side of the face can be revealed a little more clearly. From this it can be identified, there are a variety of design similarities with the GT-R.

Rear three quarter of Nissan Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1mxQUC1)

Described, there are few signs of this concept inspired by the GT-R. Two doors on the coupe body with a large glass and lead vertical headlamps. Indeed, the proportion of the extent of his imagination, and the front air outlet hood is too big, "force" like the grille protrudes out. The original version is certainly not radical like this.

Several the Nissan's executives have confirmed that the latest GT-R in a period of development for hybrid system applications. The standard engine remains the same, V6, 3.8L capacity, twin turbo, with the KERS energy regeneration system as in F1. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]

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Mitsubishi mainstay in Gran Turismo 6

After Mercedes Benz spawn the AMG Vision GT, and BMW with Vision GT, and Volkswagen is relying GTI Roadster, now Mitsubishi's turn which designed the XR-PHEV Evolution Vision GT to compete with the German trio. And also became the last car manufacturers that took part to enliven the Gran Turismo 6 racing game.

Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Evolution Vision GT. (Picture form: http://bit.ly/1n9KlcK)

The car was built from XR-PHEV designs that introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013. Concepts that bear the plug-in hybrid technology, it had a design that incorporates some of the line up. The end result, sporty car like coupe-sedan. While giving the word "Evolution" for Mitsubishi to boost performance sedan concept that transforms into a fighter in Dakar Rally.

The design is done jointly by the two groups, namely Advanced Vehicle R&D and Aerodynamic Engineering Development. Two of this group typically collaborate to build a sports car for racing like the WRC and the Dakar Rally. Even the Dakar Rally legends like Hiroshi Masuoka is also involved in the development of this car.

Rear three quarter of Mitsubishi XR-PHEV Evolution Vision GT. (Picture form: http://bit.ly/1n9KlcK)

In appearance, the car adopts a solid impression, especially on the front. Very futuristic arch grille with the bumper line up. Inspiration is a runner who was getting shot at the starting line to get a second impression, which is tight.

In the video, shown not only that this car can be accelerated on asphalt tracks, but also a solid dirt road, gravel and even snow. Mitsubishi really want to give advantages to this car than its competitors in the game that will be released this June 2014.

There is no detailed explanation about power, but the plug-in hybrid engine will be combined with the 8-speed transmission. By tradition, wheel drive system embracing all-wheel-drive that uses S-AWC vehicle dynamics control system technology that was first introduced on the Evo VII.

Indeed, this face is only a concept and fantasy, just like the German trio who has not revealed plans produced. But on the other hand, mentions rumors that the successor Lancer Evolution will be more towards sport sedan than SUV, or was it inspired of the XR-PHEV Evolution Vision GT? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOBLOG]
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Golf GTI intangible an extreme super-roadster

Gran Turismo racing game is always crowded with various variants of the car that awaited digital racing enthusiast. Not only the quality of the game, but because it contained a variety of special car variants called Vision Gran Turismo which made by many famous automotive manufacturers.

Rendered image of Volkswagen GTI Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1hAtIlN)

Once upon a short time ago after we was discussing the concept car from BMW and Mercedes Benz. Now we will discuss a concept car that came with the dazzling design made by Volkswagen with barchetta-style and called Golf GTI Vision Gran Turismo. Striking point is actually owned protruding from the face of the honeycomb grille and red pin stripes pattern.

Front view of Volkswagen GTI Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1plWhLo)

This concept will be further form of real competition the German auto giant, Volkswagen is currently racing to serve another vision concepts of renowned automotive manufacturers, such as BMW, Toyota, Honda, Mercedes Benz and others who have made a concept car for the Gran Turismo racing game.

Volkswagen statement that quoted from Carscoops on Friday, May 23, 2014, the strength of this concept car will be supported by a twin-turbo 3.0-liter TSI VR6. In accordance with the character of the engine which is capable of providing power to an injection of 496 hp and torque of 665 Nm. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CARSCOOP]

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Real 'Gran Turismo' vision of Mercedes Benz

Once upon a time we presented the article about BMW Vision Gran Turismo concept car, then on this occasion will discuss the Mercedes Benz vision Gran Turismo concept car. The Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision GT Concept Car also previously a quite astounding appeared in a 1:1 scale model when exhibited in Sunnyvale, California in conjunction with the official opening of the new facility of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development on November 19, 2013.

Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept, 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ncnH2e)

And now it can be tested via the Gran Turismo 6 video game. Thus, enthusiasts can already feel the toughness of the AMG 's latest concept car. Gran Turismo 6 itself is a car racing game that is specially made ​​for the Playstation 3 console. Variety of car design options that can be choice for gamers in this game turns out to exceed the set of pixels and computer code. They can actually be used to build the most advanced concept car ever existed.

Front three quarter of Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ncnH2e)

Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision GT is a concept car that made ​​by AMG design team for the challenges the Vision of Gran Turismo. The challenge invites the world's automotive manufacturers to compete issued their flagship concept. Now turn the AMG team who represented Mercedes-Benz to show off.

Left side view of Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ncnH2e)

Rear view of Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo concept. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1ncnH2e)

The car design combines their 1950s supercars basic design such Mercedes-Benz SLS and 300SL with feminine striped aggressive futuristic design that covers almost half the base basis. While the body design that carried a biturbo AMG V8 engine parts are built with a mix of its frame made ​​from aluminum and carbon fiber, so it weighs can survive in number of 1,385 kg.

Because, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Vision is a concept that carries the typical middle engine supercar models. Choice fell into the AMG V8 as a spur heart. Claimed by AMG, the power which could released by its engine reachs up 585 hpand 590 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers of power will escort by a set of AMG high-performance ceramic composite brakes. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HYPERBEAST]

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Masculine appearance of the BMW Vision Gran Turismo

BMW reveals exclusive design concept for the popular game Gran Turismo 6. Currently, the concept car called the BMW Vision Gran Turismo with a similar character M235i but enhanced with a wide body design.

BMW Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://aol.it/1gclVz9)

If observed, the character designs are very aggressive racing. Front bumper looks "flat" with air holes here and there. Characteristic of BMW are often called "Kidney Grill" made of carbon. Difusser integrated front-side to the rear bumper. Appears in the exhaust side of the body adds to the masculine impression.

In the stern mounted "small wings" that will help the aerodynamics. Not to forget, graphics paint adopts the style of BMW cars that are used as a safety car in the international racing arena. This lightweight car has a weight only 1,179 kg, due to the use of carbon fiber in various angles. Weight distribution is set to 50/50.

Rear three quarter of BMW Vision Gran Turismo. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/1lLw19x)

Power comes from the six-cylinder 3,000 cc engine, complete with turbo, which is capable of spewing power up to 549 PS with torque reaching 679 Nm. Power is channeled to the rear wheels through a 6-speed sequential transmission, driven with paddle shift system on the rear wheel.

Although only virtual and will not "see the light of the sun", this concept car was very seriously built by BMW. Apparently the German manufacturer was not to be outdone by its competitors who also enliven the popular racing games such as Mercedes-Benz, Alpine, Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen, up to Aston Martin.

"The development of the BMW Vision Gran Turismo combines years of experience with pattern design of BMW Motorsports. This car symbolizes racing future trends that make virtual gamers feel the quality of real racing with BMW, "says Andreas-Christoph Hofmann, Vice President Brand Communication BMW, BMW i and BMW M. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | LEFTLANENEWS]

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From the games to real world

In the past, Toyota has a number of powerful sports cars such as the Supra, 2000GT, Celica. In the future, Toyota will have it again, reflected from the Toyota FT-1 Concept. And the world's largest automaker shows their latest concept car that in the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2014 event in Detroit, United States.

Toyota FT-1 concept car on NAIAS 2014 event in Detroit. (Picture from: http://www.motorauthority.com/)

By carrying out the sporty design, the Toyota FT-1 appear with bold designs. Toyota said that the car was built with the spirit of 'waku-doki' which is loosely translated as heart pounding with excitement. Well with this car, Toyota wants to make its driver happy.

Front view of Toyota FT-1 concept car. (Picture from: http://www.latimes.com/)

Designed at Toyota's Calty Design Research studio in California, the FT stands for "Future Toyota" and "1" is an expression of the primary. Kevin Hunter, president of Toyota's Calty Design Research said that the FT-1 is a symbol of an exciting new chapter for Toyota's global design.

Interior and dashboard view of Toyota FT-1 concept car. (Picture from: http://www.motortrend.com/)

"The sports car is a driving expression in its purest form. As a car enthusiast himself, this is the kind of project that we dreamed of doing it. This provocative concept really captures the passion, spirit and energy of the Toyota, we are growing into and realize the emotional elements and the performance of the Toyota that will imprint on the future design," he said further.

Engine view of Toyota FT-1 concept car. (Picture from: http://www.motortrend.com/)

Uniquely, this car project began two years ago that was originally designed by Calty not for the real world, but rather for the Sony PlayStation game Gran Turismo 6 (GT6), and later FT-1 jump of the 'virtual' to the real world in Detroit..

Right side view of Toyota FT-1 concept car. (Picture from: http://driving.ca/)

Physically, the line design of the sport car is quite pleasant to look at. Sharp lines flow design seem to flow up to the stern. Unfortunately, Toyota did not explain what was engine that installed on the FT-1 and how's its ability.

Rear view of Toyota FT-1 concept car. (Picture from: http://driving.ca/)

The coupe concept has a long snout and radiating lines of the curves shaped race car design. A pair of large air intake and large spout impression muscular fenders and sharp highlight both headlights.

The stern design is equally sexy, where sculpted flowing, featuring air diffuser, a pair of exhaust tip, and active wing. While the cockpit is made ergonomics, where the driver sits low, and the steering wheel inspired by the F1 racing car, head-up display that projects vital information onto windshield. Pillar-A is placed as far as possible to the rear to provide better visibility.

"Akio Toyoda challenged designers to create cars that spark emotions... those cars that makes them say: I want it... I have to drive it. His message is simple...make the coolest," he said later.

He also admitted his team was greatly inspired by a Toyota sports car in the past, especially the Toyota Supra and 2000GT. FT-1 means Future Toyota, and the number "1" means "ultimate". The rear wheel drive sports car is designed to be ready to compete in the circuit.. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOYOTA | NAIAS | AUTOBLOG]

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True-Life Playstation Supercars

The rumors are true. The concept was designed for Gran Turismo 5. It features an electric drive train powered by a fuel cell with no pollutant emissions. It is a car designed to square up to the strongest competition. The car is the result of a partnership between Citroën and Polyphony Digital Inc. (a subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment), designer of the driving simulation game Gran Turismo 5 on Playstation-3 game console.

GT by Citroën concept car. (Picture from: http://www.automotorblog.com/)

The daunting prototype aims to combine superior aerodynamics and exceptional performance. It boasts a flowing design with dynamic body lines and edgy features, including enlarged air intakes at the front, a flat underside and a mobile spoiler and air diffuser at the rear.

The dark interior presents a stark contrast to the light bodywork, but equally impressive characteristics. The cabin embraces black leather along with elegant touches of copper and steel, clearly exhibiting the car’s sporty mood.

Front view of GT by Citroën concept car. (Picture from: http://www.automotorblog.com/)

An innovative head-up display projects onto the windscreen, directly in the driver’s line of vision, providing cruising information by means of energizing red LEDs. To heighten the driving sensation, as if needed or even possible, the two padded racing seats are granted a lower position, radiating a spirit of competition and an urge for victory.

Interior view of GT by Citroën concept car. (Picture from: http://www.automotorblog.com/)

In June, 2010, Citroën announced plans to put the GT by Citroën concept into production. It was supposed to be limited to only six units and priced for sale at $1.8 Million each. Well, that’s not going to happen anymore! Citroën’s plans for a production version have been dropped. Citroën, instead, has decided to focus on products that will bring in more money.

Rear view of GT by Citroën concept car. (Picture from: http://www.automotorblog.com/)

The final production version was supposed to be completely inspired by the concept, including the carbon-fiber construction and eccentric interior details such as the copper trim. 
The innovative prototype packs a V8 engine from Ford which develops 646 but in the game, the French model transforms into a zero-emission vehicle powered by four electric motors delivering up to 789 horses. And the car takes off with a muted whine and acceleration is seamless up to 215 to 220 mph. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | CITROEN | CAR AND DRIVER | TREND HUNTER]

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