Gran Turismo 5 is the fifth edition of the highly acclaimed Gran Turismo racing video game series. Developmed by Polyphony Digital, it expands on the Prologue version and will be the first of the main numbered series to feature on the PlayStation 3.
For the first time in the main series, an online mode will be available in the game, with 16 player capability. Both mechanical and external damage have been confirmed, along with interior damage for 170 "special" cars.
Night racing will make a reappearance for GT5, with every course having the option for night racing. Weather effects are also confirmed to be included.
- Gran Turismo 5 is set to feature around 1000 cars and over 20 total track locations, with variations bringing the number of unique circuits to 70
- Gran Turismo 5 will be the first game in the Gran Turismo franchise to include both mechanical and external damage modeling
- Lamborghini and Bugatti will make their first appearance in the game, following on from their introduction in Gran Turismo PSP along with Ferrari's recently unveiled 458 Italia.
- McLaren will also make their first appearance in GT5 as a native manufacturer, with the inclusion of the McLaren F1 road car.
- The introduction of electric cars was confirmed; this includes the latest Tesla Motors vehicle. Hybrids were previously included in Gran Turismo 4 with the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight.
