- "This concept car for the virtual world was developed in collaboration with Citroën."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The GT by Citroën Gr.4 is a race car produced by Citroën, based on the GT by Citroën Road Car. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Six colors are available, they are unnamed in-game:
- White/Black
- Silver/Light Blue/White
- Black/Lime Green/Silver
- Light Blue/Yellow/Silver
- Yellow/Black
- Red/Lime Green/White
In-game description[]
- "This Gran Turismo Gr.4 original was based on the GT by Citroën. It was modified to meet Gr.4 standards by its designer, Takumi Yamamoto. The steering wheel and instrumentation really give it the feel of a true race car."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
Car Index (GT7)[]
The GT by Citroën announced at the 2008 Paris Motor Show was the first sports concept car in a collaboration between Citroën and Gran Turismo. This approach, in which a 21st century sports car image imagined by Citroën is expressed in both real and virtual forms, succeeded in establishing an image of a new concept car that does not just end at the show floor.
Based on this GT by Citroën, the GT by Citroën Gr.4 is a race spec car modified for racing in the Gr.4 category.
To meet the Gr.4 regulations where the range of modifications is limited, the exterior changes are minimal. However because the original car is already very unique, its sense of presence is overwhelming. The armor-like front and rear fenders and the sharp visage of the fascia, reminding the viewer of a medieval Japanese warrior's mask, is maintained in this model.
The unique aspect of this car is that the modifications to make it a Gr.4 car were performed by none other than Takumi Yamamoto himself, who performed the original design for the base car. The 6 variations of the livery and newly added rear wing express the intent of the designer, Yamamoto. And the addition of required racing equipment, such as hood pins and towing hooks, as well as the air jack valves, gives the car the look of a serious circuit fighting machine.
The interior has also been modified for weight reduction, and the steering wheel and HUD are made in a functional design befitting a race car. The dashboard material has been changed from copper to carbon, and the HUD displays speed, engine RPM, steering angle, and horizontal G's to assist the assessment of the car's state by the drivers on the track.
With its avant-garde styling and the performance of a competition machine; the GT by Citroën Gr.4 is a groundbreaking combination of these aspects.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo Sport | Citroën Brand Central | 350,000 | Sign a contract with Citroën for the Manufacturer Series.[1] |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Citroën Brand Central | 350,000 | Sign a contract with Citroën for the Manufacturers Cup. |
Trivia[]
- Unlike most original Gr.4 cars, it features its own description text, rather than just a copy of the road car's text followed by an addendum that it was tuned for specific regulations, as the modifications were designed by Takumi Yamamoto himself.
- The Volkswagen Beetle Gr.3 also features a unique description, as it was designed by Volkswagen Motorsport.
- It uses an unbranded Motegi Racing MR120, a wheel available in the Livery Editor (GT Sport)/GT Auto (GT7).
Notes[]
- ↑ As GT Sport's servers has been shut down on January 31, 2024, and as the last Manufacturer Series race in GT Sport was held on December 25, 2021, it is no longer possible to obtain the car this way.