New Seasonal Events

That latest round of Seasonal Events are now available in Gran Turismo 5, featuring Mazda’s flagship sports car, the MX-5. Cars are limited to a maximum of 380PP and Comfort/Soft tires or less. The challenges are as follows:

• 380PP NR-A Roadster Cup: Indy Super Speedway / 3 Laps
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/31 03:00 -
  1st: Cr.165,100  2nd: Cr.90,805  3rd: Cr.66,040
• 380PP NR-A Roadster Cup: London City Reverse / 5 Laps
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/31 03:00 -
  1st: Cr.188,000  2nd: Cr.103,400  3rd: Cr.75,200
• 380PP NR-A Roadster Cup: Suzuka Circuit / 3 Laps
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/31 03:00 -
  1st: Cr.275,500  2nd: Cr.151,525  3rd: Cr.110,200
• 380PP NR-A Roadster Cup: Trial Mountain Circuit / 5 Laps
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/31 03:00 -
  1st: Cr.213,100  2nd: Cr.117,205  3rd: Cr.85,240
• 380PP NR-A Roadster Cup: Eifel (Kart) 103B / 5 Laps
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/31 03:00 -
  1st: Cr.254,300  2nd: Cr.139,865  3rd: Cr.101,720

http://www.gtplanet.net/nr-a-roadster-cup-seasonal-event-now-available-in-gt5/

New Time & Drift Trials

A week after the all-new 2014 C7 Corvette was introduced into the game, the Corvette is now the star of this week’s round of Time & Drift trial Seasonal Events now available in GT5, and the challenges are as follows:

Time Trial No. 54

• 580PP Chevrolet Corvette: Deep Forest Raceway / Reverse Time Trial
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/24 03:00 – 2013/02/07 03:00
  Gold: Cr.250,000  Silver: Cr.150,000  Bronze: Cr.100,000
•  560PP / 1989 or prior Rally Cars : Eiger Nordwand W Trail Time Trial
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/24 03:00 – 2013/02/07 03:00
  Gold: Cr.250,000  Silver: Cr.150,000  Bronze: Cr.100,000

Drift Trial No. 54

• Chevrolet Corvette: Special Stage Route 5 Drift Trial
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/24 03:00 – 2013/02/07 03:00
  Gold: Cr.250,000  Silver: Cr.150,000  Bronze: Cr.100,000
• Rally Cars 1989 or Prior: Toscana Drift Trial
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/24 03:00 – 2013/02/07 03:00
  Gold: Cr.250,000  Silver: Cr.150,000  Bronze: Cr.100,000

http://www.gtplanet.net/chevrolet-corvette-featured-in-latest-gt5-time-drift-trials/

New Seasonal Events

The latest round of Seasonal Events are now available in Gran Turismo 5, compact cars from all over the world. Cars are limited to a maximum of 400PP, Comfort/Soft tires or less, and are to be no longer than 4200mm. The challenges are as follows:

• 400PP World Compact Car Race: Autumn Ring Mini / 8 Laps
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/16 22:00 -
  1st: Cr.162,800  2nd: Cr.89,540  3rd: Cr.65,120
• 400PP World Compact Car Race: Rome City Reverse / 5 Laps
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/16 22:00 -
  1st: Cr.187,000  2nd: Cr.102,850  3rd: Cr.74,800
• 400PP World Compact Car Race: Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca / 5 Laps
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/16 22:00 -
  1st: Cr.208,300  2nd: Cr.114,565  3rd: Cr.83,320
• 400PP World Compact Car Race: Nürburgring 24h / 1 Lap
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/16 22:00 -
  1st: Cr.258,700  2nd: Cr.142,285  3rd: Cr.103,480
• 400PP World Compact Car Race: Eifel (Kart) 100A / 5 Laps
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/16 22:00 -
  1st: Cr.195,000  2nd: Cr.107,250  3rd: Cr.78,000

http://www.gtplanet.net/world-compact-car-race-gt5-seasonal-event-now-available/

Update 2.10 Released

A new update is now available for Gran Turismo 5, version 2.10. Weighing in at 55MB, it contains the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray, just announced with a dramatic new video trailer at the 2013 North American International Auto Show. Note that to drive the new Corvette, you will need to first acquire it in your local PlayStation Store (it’s free). Different regions update at different times, so if you don’t see it in your region yet, keep checking back.

Here is the complete list of documented changes as reported by Polyphony Digital:

• Adjusted performance point calculations to correct an issue where the speed of cars in races with PP (Performance Point) restrictions would be matched unfairly.
• Adjusted the engine sound of the Honda Weider HSV-010(Super GT) ’11.
• Improved the force feedback control of the Thrustmaster TS500RS Steering wheel controller to improve steering feel. This improvement will allow more precise countersteer on dirt and while drifting.

http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5-update-2-10-released-brings-2014-corvette-stingray-as-free-dlc/

Acura NSX Concept Video

This is an image movie of the "Acura NSX Concept" created by 'Gran Turismo' and shown at the Acura Press conference, on the second day of the Detroit Auto show. The exterior of the car was seen first at the 2012 show, and the spectacular futuristic interior has now been made visible.

Corvette C7 Stingray Video

The movie created by "Gran Turismo" that was shown in the GM Press Conference of the Detroit Auto Show. The download distribution of this "Corvette Stingray Final Prototype" will start in "PlayStation Store" on January 15. Drive New Corvette on Gran Turismo 5!

New Time & Drift Trials

Continuing with the opportunity to enjoy Super GT events within the game while no longer being able to view them on Gran Turismo TV, they are once again one of the stars of this week’s Seasonal Events.

Time Trial No. 53

• 600PP / GT500: Twin Ring Motegi Road Course Time Trial
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/10 03:00 – 2013/01/24 03:00
  Gold: Cr.250,000  Silver: Cr.150,000  Bronze: Cr.100,000
• 550PP Non-Racecar: Madrid City Course / Reverse Time Trial
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/10 03:00 – 2013/01/24 03:00
  Gold: Cr.250,000  Silver: Cr.150,000  Bronze: Cr.100,000

Drift Trial No. 53

• Racing Cars: Suzuka Circuit East Course Drift Trial
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/10 03:00 – 2013/01/24 03:00
  Gold: Cr.250,000  Silver: Cr.150,000  Bronze: Cr.100,000
• Non-Racing Cars: Autumn Ring / Reverse Drift Trial
  Period of Availability: 2013/01/10 03:00 – 2013/01/24 03:00
  Gold: Cr.250,000  Silver: Cr.150,000  Bronze: Cr.100,000

http://www.gtplanet.net/race-cars-featured-in-latest-gt5-time-drift-trial-events/

New Seasonal Events

The game’s latest Seasonal Events feature GT500 cars with no more than 600PP and no better than Racing/Hard tires in five A-Spec races:

• Tokyo Route 246 / 5 Laps
  1st: Cr.484,600  2nd: Cr.266,530  3rd: Cr.193,840
• Tsukuba Circuit / 10 Laps
  1st: Cr.416,000  2nd: Cr.228,800  3rd: Cr.166,400
• Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca / 5 Laps
  1st: Cr.435,900  2nd: Cr.239,745  3rd: Cr.174,360
• Special Stage Route 5 / 5 Laps
  1st: Cr.466,200  2nd: Cr.256,410  3rd: Cr.186,480
• Eifel (Circuit) 104A / 5 Laps
  1st: Cr.501,300  2nd: Cr.275,715  3rd: Cr.200,520

http://www.gtplanet.net/super-gt-cars-featured-in-latest-gt5-seasonal-events/