- "Another "Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo" ready for competitive racing."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo Racing Series is a concept race car made by Mercedes-Benz. It is an optimized version of the Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo, intended for use in competitive racing. It is (although not officially) the second Vision Gran Turismo car made available. It appears in Gran Turismo 6 (as part of Update 1.04), Gran Turismo Sport and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Eight colors are available:
- Crystal Lauritsilver
- Diamantweiss Metallic
- Mountaingrau Metallic
- Obsidianschwarz Metallic
- Südseeblau Metallic
- Elbaitgrün Metallic
- Sunburst Orange Metallic
- Saphirrot Metallic
Description[]
- "The track version of the Mercedes-AMG Vision Gran Turismo is one monster of a car. The base model's tuned engine is equipped with a power racing transmission! Weighing 187 lb (85 kg) less than its predecessor, it goes and handles better than you could ever imagine."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
'Vision Gran Turismo' is a dream project in which leading international brands develop concept cars for Gran Turismo and its fans. The car that kicked off the project, with its stunning debut in November 2013, was the 'Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo'.
This creation from the Mercedes-Benz design team is a sensual, gull-winged sportscar designed in the image of a hunting feline. The car is elegance personified, perfectly infusing elements that show[1] over a hundred years of Mercedes-Benz history with futuristic sports designs such as the LED front grille, an ultra light weight body and an exhaust system that is integrated with the tail lights.
In addition to this model there is also a separate version that is optimised for the competitive racing scene of Gran Turismo. This is the 'Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo Racing Series'.
The immediately noticeable difference with the original version is the fixed rear wing. Despite the increase in drag this creates, the aerodynamic device was utilised in favour of more downforce on high speed circuits. The side mirrors using CCD cameras were revised to conventional mirrors, and the rear brake lights are decorated with the 'Gran Turismo' logo for a touch of racing flavour.
The enhancements continue with extreme proportions, sensual contours and precise graphics blending to form a body that visually confirms the breathtaking performance. The output of the AMG 5.5 Litre Biturbo V8 Motor has been raised to 591.7 BHP, and the 7 speed dual clutch transmission has been optimised for transmission performance rather than driving comfort; now changed to a sequential transmission with dog links. Even though the original is already extremely light at 1,385 kg, equipment for utility and comfort have been omitted to reduce the weight yet further to 1,300 kg. Lowering the ride height even further, the centre of gravity has also been lowered for better circuit performance.
The balance of ultimate elegance and competitive performance. This is another breed of the 'Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo', waiting to pounce on its prey.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 6 (  v1.04+) |
Vision Gran Turismo Dealership | 2,000,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo Sport | Mercedes-Benz Brand Central | 1,000,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 7 | AMG Brand Central | 1,000,000 | --- |
Trivia[]
- It is the only Vision Gran Turismo car in Gran Turismo 6 that costs more than 1,000,000 credits. This pricing was later halved to the standard price in the subsequent games.
- It would later be used as the basis for the LH Edition, a specially modified version with a wider and taller rear wing and a unique livery, which can only be obtained by getting all diamond medals in the Lewis Hamilton Time Trial Challenge. The specifications is the same as this variant as well.
- An unused advertising graphic for the car can be found on GT6's files as early as version 1.00 (without any patches), although the regular model was the one added in the game's day one patch (version 1.01/1.02).[2]
Notes[]
- ↑ Incorrectly pluralized as "shows" in-game
- ↑ Gran Turismo 6 on The Cutting Room Floor
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