GT5 Update 1.11, Jeff Gordon NASCAR Seasonal Event

The latest version of Gran Turismo 5, 1.11, is now available as a free download, weighing in at 62MB. As Kazunori Yamauchi previously announced, this minor update is focused on fixing bugs and glitches within the game, with more “features and content” expected to arrive in the next few months.

v1.11 also brings a new NASCAR Seasonal Event, featuring Jeff Gordon’s racing suit and helmet as a special prize.
From: http://www.gtplanet.net/gran-turismo-5-update-1-11-goes-live-with-jeff-gordon-nascar-seasonal-event/

GT5 Update Coming August 29th

As was suspected when Polyphony Digital announced GT5‘s online maintenance schedule earlier this week, Kazunori Yamauchi has now confirmed, via Twitter, the game’s next update should become available on August 29th/30th.

Following up with his previous remarks about v1.11, he wisely tempers expectations, reiterating the update will focus only on fixing software bugs within the game. New “features and content”, he says, will be arriving “in September and October”.That said, it is worth noting GT5‘s upcoming NASCAR Seasonal Event, featuring Jeff Gordon’s racing suit and helmet, is still scheduled to go live along with v1.11.


Kazunori has also hinted that he’s considering posting tweets in English, which would certainly be very welcome move by many of his non-Japanese-speaking followers and may help reduce the chance of mis-information spreading due to bungled translations.
From:  http://www.gtplanet.net/gt5-update-coming-august-29th-features-content-to-follow/

TH8 RS Shifter Info and Pictures

• Extreme realism:
  • Shifting gears feels just like in a real    car
  • 13 cm tall gear stick with knob
  • Detachable knob compatible with real universal knobs
• Ultimate versatility:
  • Unique design (*) enables 2 driving styles by using the two interchangeable shift plates provided:
    • "H"-pattern (7+1)
    • "Sequential (+/-)"
  • USB connection:
    • used with a PC, the gearbox is compatible with all racing wheels and games on the market that support multi-USB and gearboxes
    • used with the PS3™, the gearbox is compatible with racing wheels (including the T500 RS) and         games (**) that have been developed to be compatible.
• High-end equipment:
  
  • 100% metal internal mechanism, lever, and clamping system
• Absolute precision:
  • H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology™
    • Contactless magnetic sensor ensures consistency over time
    • No "Tact switch" no potentiometer for unlimited product lifetime
• Full adjustability:
  • Upgradable firmware and internal memory with adjustable gear-shift travel (downloadable software on PC)
  • Adjustable resistance when changing gear
  • Shift-plate position and rotation adjustable by 360°
  • Clamping system position and rotation adjustable by 360°
  • Optimal clamping (built-in “screw threads” + removable clamping system):
    • Tables or shelves from 1-50 mm in thickness
    • Cockpits
  
  
  
  
  

New NASCAR Seasonal Event, In-game Jeff Gordon racing gear up for grabs

Beginning 8pm PST on August 29, a special NASCAR-themed online racing event will be held. Users who compete and win at these events will be awarded the 2010 racing suit and helmet of NASCAR star Jeff Gordon for use with their in-game drivers as a prize.

Enjoy this special race event, and don’t miss the chance to unlock this very special prize.

The Seasonal Events area within Gran Turismo 5 is home to a variety of online race events and time trials that are updated regularly.






*Exact start time of the event is subject to change.
*To participate in seasonal events, you must be signed in to Playstation®Network.
From: http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d5886.html

GT5 Maintenance Notice

The online service of Gran Turismo 5 will undergo maintenance during the following hours:
(1)
Start 08/23/2011 10:00 EST
Finish 08/23/2011 16:00 EST
(2)
Start 08/29/2011 22:00 EST
Finish 08/29/2011 23:00 EST
(3)
Start 09/06/2011 10:00 EST
Finish 09/06/2011 18:00 EST
(4)
Start 09/13/2011 10:00 EST
Finish 09/13/2011 18:00 EST

During the maintenance, you will not be able to connect to any of the online services.  
*Please note that the exact time of the maintenance may slightly vary.
From:  http://us.gran-turismo.com/us/news/d5893.html

1960 Plymouth XNR Ghia Roadster wins Gran Turismo Trophy at Pebble Beach 2011

At the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance yesterday, Kazunori Yamauchi awarded this year’s Gran Turismo Trophy to a head-turning 1960 Plymouth GNR Ghia Roadster concept car. 

Created by influential car designer Virgil Exner (hence the concept’s name), it was intended to preview the direction of Chrysler’s designs in the 1970′s. It had enough muscle to back up its dramatic, asymmetrical look, producing 250 horsepower from a Valiant’s 225 Slant Six (more details on the car are available here).
From: http://www.gtplanet.net/1960-plymouth-xnr-ghia-roadster-wins-gran-turismo-trophy-at-pebble-beach-will-appear-in-gt6/

 

More Pictures: http://www.motorauthority.com/pictures/1065263_2011-pebble-beach-concours-delegance-martys-favorites_gallery-5#100360207

Audi R8 LMS GT5 Simulator at Gamescom 2011

Though Gamescom 2011 wasn’t nearly as exciting for GT fans as it was last year, Sony and Audi did use the event to launch an impressive new GT5 simulator built around an R8 LMS race car, similar to the one found in the game.
As you can see in the videos below, the R8 sits upon a pneumatic suspension that moves the chassis in response to what’s occurring on-screen. With the exception of a slightly modified roll-cage, the authentic interior features functional gauges, a real R8 LMS steering wheel, bucket racing seats, and a Dolby Digital sound system.
From:http://www.gtplanet.net/audi-r8-lms-gt5-simulator-debuts-at-gamescom-2011/

New Seasonal Event: Real Circuit Tours

Real Circuit Tours Seasonal Event now available  

Monza - (590,100 Cr.) 5 Laps
Fuji F - (564,000 Cr.) 5 Laps
Laguna Seca - (538,000 Cr.) 5 Laps
Suzuka - (590,400 Cr.) 5 Laps
Nürburgring 24H - (678,900 Cr.) 1 Lap

750 PP Limit

Yoshida Talk About Gran Turismo

Talking about the Japanese developer, Polyphony Digital, Yoshida revealed that it will be a few years before we see GT6, as Kazonuri Yamauchi and his team is currently working on some updates for GT5 and will move on to designing the next project soon.

“As far as the Gran Turismo team’s concerned, they are still working on updating the games, so they’re just shifting to the designing and concepting phase of the next project. It’s going to take a few years.”

From: http://gamingbolt.com/yoshida-last-guardian-project-not-moving-fast-as-expected

GT5 SLS AMG Driving Challenge Highlights

15 gamers compete for a real SLS AMG at the Red Bull Ring in Austria. 
We will show you how it was on the track and who won

New Seasonal Event: DTM

New DTM Seasonal Event now available
 
Touring Cars
max: 650pp

Eiger Norwand Short Track Reverse - 5 laps (467,400 Cr.)
Indianapolis Speedway - 5 laps (399,000 Cr.)
Madrid City Reverse - 5 laps (484,200 Cr.)
Sarthe Circuit 2009 - 2 laps (531,000 Cr.)
Eifel (Circuit) 108A - 5 laps (523,200 Cr.)



Online Car Dealership

Dodge RAM 1500 LARAMIE Hemi Cab '04 - 18,965
Chevrolet SSR '03 - 22,280
Renaultsport Clio Renault Sport Throphy Race Car '00 - 57,500
Renaultsport Lutecia Renault Sport Trophy Race Car '00 - 57,500
Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary '88 - 91,000
Lamborghini Countach LP400 '74 - 108,300
Honda Arta NSX '00 - 375,000
Honda Castrol MUGEN NSX '00 - 375,000
Honda RAYBRIG NSX '00 - 375,000
Nissan CALSONIC SKYLINE '00 - 375,000
Nissan LOCTITE ZEXEL GT-R '00 - 375,000
Toyota Castrol TOM'S SUPRA '00 - 375,000
Toyota DENSO SARD SUPRA GT '00 - 375,000
Audi Abt Audi TT-R Touring Car '02 - 500,000
Audi A4 Touring Car '04 - 500,000
BMW M3 GTR Race Car '01 - 500,000
Open Astra Touring Car (Opel Team Phoenix) '00 - 500,000
Vauxhall Astra Super Touring Car '00 - 500,000
Mercedes-Benz CLK Touring Car '00 - 625,000
Alfa Romeo 155 2.5 V6 TI '93 - 750,000
Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II Touring Car '92 - 750,000
Opel Calibra Touring Car '94 - 750,000
Vauxhall Calibra Super Touring Car '94 - 750,000
Mazda Furai Concept '08 - 750,000
Bugatti Veyron 16.4 '09 - 1,000,000
Pescarolo C60 Hybride - Judd Race car '05 - 2,000,000
Audi R8 Race Car (Audi PlayStation Team ORECA) '05 - 2,000,000
Gran Turismo Formula Gran Turismo - 2,500,000
Audi R8 LMS Race Car '09 - 2,625,000
Audi R8 LMS Race Car (Team PlayStation) '09 - 2,625,000

Gran Turismo 5 Won The BIU Special Award

The "Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware" (or "Federal Association of interactive Entertainment Software") has a yearly award for the best selling games on the German market of the past 12 months. The awards are split up into several different categories. A Gold award for 100k units sold on a single platform, a Platin award for those reaching 200k, a Special award for the few that reach 500k and last but not least a multi-platform award that goes to the game that reaches more than a million units sold on several platforms.
The Special award goes to Grant Turismo 5, StarCraft II and Wii Party.
All other winners: BIU Awards 
From:http://www.destructoid.com/assassin-s-creed-brotherhood-wins-big-at-biu-awards-208311.phtml

Congratulation to Kazunori Yamauchi and Polyphony Digital !! 

New Seasonal Event NR-A Roadster Cup

NR-A Roadster Cup Seasonal Event now available  

The latest of which features Mazda’s ever-popular MX-5 sports cars

450PP

Tsukuba -  (438000 Cr.)
Autumn Ring - (396000 Cr.)
Trial Mountain -  (450000 Cr.)
Clubman Stage/Route 5 Reverse -  (429000 Cr.)
Eifel (Kart) 108A -  (459000 Cr.)