In the latest update of Gran Turismo 7, three new enthusiast cars have been added: the 1967 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce, the 1971 Ford Maverick restomod by Greening Auto Company, and the 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo. These new vehicles offer something for fans of every era to admire.

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce is one of the automaker’s most famous and desirable sports cars. Despite its 105-horsepower engine, the car weighs only 2,100 pounds, resulting in an enjoyable driving experience. The updated version of the Giulia still maintains the same driving pleasure as its predecessor.

The Ford Maverick, although nowadays more well-known as a hot-selling small pickup, was the Blue Oval’s entry in the compact car class 50 years ago. Unlike its infamous Pinto sibling, the Maverick had some performance thanks to its available 4.9-liter V8 engine, which produced 210 horsepower.

However, the Greening Auto Company 1971 Maverick takes performance to a whole new level with its twin-turbocharged 7.0-liter Ford V8, generating a whopping 1,200 horsepower. This special Maverick, which won the “Best In Show” award at the 2018 SEMA GT Awards, reached a top speed of 202.6 mph in 2019 before being digitized for the game.

The 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R Nismo was built to homologate a Group A racer. It features subtle yet significant modifications compared to the standard R32 GT-R, such as additional air inlets in the front bumper and removal of the rear windshield wiper and ABS. The car retains the same engine, suspension, and braking system as the non-Nismo GT-R but is about 80 pounds lighter, promising a more aggressive driving experience.

In addition to the new cars, the GT7 update now allows players to swap engines at GT Auto. However, this feature has limitations and can only be done with certain predetermined vehicle/engine combinations. Nonetheless, this update brings Gran Turismo closer to simulating real-world racing.