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Gran Turismo 5 details - damage system, deeper customization, web browser, more

Posted Jun 8, 2009 at 3:36PM EST by Glenn M.

Listed in: PS3 Tags: Audi, Ferrari, NASCAR, playstation 3 updates, PlayStation Network, Polyphony Digital
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The Polyphony Digital masterpiece Gran Turismo is always a hot topic among racing game aficionados, so here's something more to talk about - we've got more details on the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 to make the release-waiting much less bearable and the game much more incredible.

Dutch PS3 community site PS3 Sense managed to get the goods on GT5, and this is what they've managed to gather:
  • "...we can work with NASCAR"
  • Official license from the WRC
  • Car damage
  • "Full freedom" for car customization
  • Web browser to buy parts for your car
Car damage really isn't new to the genre, but the source indicates that the cars "can also piece" which could mean that being a bad driver or a being a victim of one can take bits and pieces out of your ride. Since this is Gran Turismo, I think it's even possible for the shrapnel to damage other cars, but that's just my theory.

What interests me here is the "Full freedom" for customization. The translation is a bit hazy, but it might be possible for GT5 to allow engine switching. It's pretty vague at this point. The translation says "...if you have a Ferrari, you can also stop an Audi engine." In the context of the sentence, full customization and detailing is being described, and it doesn't appear to be talking about Ferraris stopping Audis. It's more like Ferraris sporting Audi engines.

A very interesting feature. If you could switch engines, then it presents many variables to the game. For instance, the GT-R Skyline would lose its 4WD power advantage since you could stuff the engine into a lighter body. Speaking of stuffing engines, I'm also wondering about the implementation of engine bay size limits, or if "full customization" holds true and you can stuff anything under your hood.

Right now, Gran Turismo 5 is in revving and ready for release, but Polyphony is still making sure that everything - not just the cars - is running smoothly. If they add some more features or if they reinforce the ones we already know about, we'll let you know.



More on Gran Turismo 5:


Via PS3 Sense (translated)



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# Alright!!!enigmaticdude 2009-06-08 17:54
The more I see of Gran Turismo 5, The more I want it!!!

Please come out in the summer!!! PLEASE!!!

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# they know what theyre doinKazMisMas 2009-06-08 18:39
poliphony digital has only released high quality "games" in the past...

gt5prologue whould have been perfect if it would use AA.

imo this will be the best game (grphic wise)... and this game would be impossible on the 360 (let the hate flow)

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# Don't Wait For HateGuest 2010-03-11 15:38
If They hate there just being gay cuz they have forza 3 with 400 cars (GT5 800 Cars)

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# switching engines?ShinFuYux 2009-06-08 20:14
I thought it was illegal, well in the united states, to switch out car engines in two different car companies?



I wouldn't think Ferrari would like their engines be used in a Audi car.

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# PS3 sensenehebkau 2009-06-08 21:17
are you sure it's German? if you google PS3 sense you come to a .nl site, and that's definitely not German cause their sites end with .de ;)

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# ehmnehebkau 2009-06-08 21:20
first of all: it's a game??

second: maybe it's not illegal in other countries??



either way it's a cool feature

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# it's dutch!Guest 2009-06-08 21:39
thanks for pointing it out



but it doesn't get me any closer to understanding it though hahaha

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# websiteaetharr 2009-06-09 05:51
Well... im hyped as hell for GT5 and just had a look on their website. I understand that there is a possibility of tailored images... but looking under the images section, they appear to be in-game shots.. and they ARE ANTI-ALIASED

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# that would be nicerollypoly 2009-06-09 13:57
if i can reproduce the volvette, gran turismo would win me back...



http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Twin-Turbo-LS1-Volvo-740_84833.htm

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# let the engine swaps begin!Clixt 2009-06-09 16:15
imagine a suzuki cappuccino (or mx-5) with a v8 engine,

a honda hatchback with an s2000 engine..



man cant wait for this!

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# just thinking.hush404 2009-06-09 16:19
the PSP game is packed with 800 cars. Seeing that GT5 has all of the original racing content padded with nascar and the official WRC license... it just goes all out. The confirmation of physical damage and customization just ups the ante more. I hope GT5 blows the hell out of peoples expectations and delivers an experience like no other!

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# -mr.x256 2009-06-09 17:38
Now I can make the FTO Limited Edition!

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# Hell Yeah!!!Fredrik 2010-07-20 14:56
I am gonna put a W16 from a Buggati in my golf :lol:

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# RE: Hell Yeah!!!Mattrb240 2010-11-01 22:17
And then a tree up the boot. :D

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# customizationsum guy 2010-09-23 16:39
grand trismo is all about mechanical customization (given) 8)
i want to hear about independent tire and wheel sizes
paint body/lip/wide kits air-dams wings blowers scoops :cry:

any info on this stuff :sad:

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