Mazda RX-Vision GT3 joins Gran Turismo Sport

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Mazda has adapted its concept car for the popular digital motor sport game.

Mazda’s new virtual racing car is ready for racing. The Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept is now available for download for Gran Turismo Sport.

Mazda worked with Polyphony Digital, Inc. to develop the car, which is the newest virtual race car for PlayStation 4 users.

The car is based on the Mazda RX-Vision Concept car that was unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. For the game, the car’s design was modified to fit in accordance with FIA GT3 regulations. It also complies with Gran Turismo Sport’s own regulations in its Gr.3 category.

The car’s cabin and doors were maintained from the IRL concept to the video game version. That fits with GT3 regulations. Its front and rear track width has been expanded and wheel arch width increased. A large hood air outlet improves aerodynamics and engine cooling while front and rear spoilers team with a rear diffuser to increase downforce.

The car’s ride height and the overall vehicle height have been changed to improve aerodynamic performance. Additionally, heavy materials and superfluous interior parts have been removed, putting the car squarely in race car mode. Mazda shares that the result is a, “weight reduction and a lower centre of gravity, and, equipped with a front midships-mounted, next-generation Skyactiv-R, 4-rotor 570 PS rotary engine, the car boasts an ideal 48:52 front-rear weight distribution.”

Mazda has designed the car’s steering wheel to operate under rigorous race conditions.

According to a release, the most successful Gran Turismo Sport players, aged over 18, who use Mazda vehicles such as the RX-Vision GT3 Concept will have the opportunity to participate in the FIA certified Gran Turismo Championship, to be held in various locations around the world in the 2020 season.

Earlier this year, Lamborghini announced the addition of the Lamborghini V12 Vision GT for the same game.

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

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Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo Sport

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept for Gran Turismo

Photo courtesy of Mazda

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