Gran Turismo 7’s monumental Spec III update adds eight new cars, including a contemporary Ferrari GT racer and F1-powered minivan.
Gran Turismo 7 players are getting an early Christmas present with the release of Spec III. Launching in December, this seismic update is set to add two new circuits alongside several long-requested features.
But as with most updates, the cars are the stars. Spec III is set to add a whopping eight new vehicles to Gran Turismo 7’s gigantic roster – the most of any update yet.
There’s something for everyone, from a contemporary Ferrari GT racer to a legendary F1-powered minivan.
Arguably, the standout car confirmed so far is the radical Renault Espace F1. Built in 1994, it was a publicity stunt to promote Renault’s mundane Espace and F1 team. The result was a one-off minivan powered by the same screaming V10 as the 1992 championship-winning Williams FW14 single-seater, paired with a widebody kit and rear wing.
Its appearance in Gran Turismo 2 made it legendary, yet it has been absent in the series ever since – until now.
Joining the Escape F1 is the Polestar 5, marking the Swedish brand’s Gran Turismo debut thanks to a new partnership with Polyphony Digital. Utilising a dual-electric motor setup, the sleek saloon boasts 884 hp, resulting in a claimed 0-62 mph time of 3.2 seconds.
Another highlight is the current Ferrari 296 GT3, which will form part of the Gr.3 category. Replacing the outgoing 488 GT3, it’s a welcome addition as Gran Turismo 7’s roster is often criticised for its out-of-date GT racing cars.
This will be joined by its road-going sibling, the plug-in hybrid 296 GTB.
For Japanese car aficionados, Spec III will also add the Mitsubishi FTO in its Version R Aero Series guise and the Nissan Skyline (R34) GT-R V-spec N1.
This isn’t just any R34 Skyline, however, but a specially modified version by Mine’s, a renowned tuning company returning to the franchise for the first time since Gran Turismo 6.
There’s also a new fictional single-seater in the form of the F3500-B. Rated at 719hp, it follows the F3500-A introduced in January’s update this year.
Its styling appears to evoke early 1990s Formula 1 cars, which suggests it will be powered by a 3.5-litre, naturally aspirated V8, V10 or V12, based on Formula 1 engine regulations between 1989 and 1994 after turbochargers were banned. Expect it to cost several million credits.
Affirmed in not one, but two teasers, we also believe the first-generation Fiat Panda will be included. A slow economy car, it is famed for selling over 4.4 million units and for being able to drastically tune in Gran Turismo 4.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec III complete car list
Six out of the eight cars in Spec III are confirmed so far:
- Ferrari 296 GT3 Gr.3
- Ferrari 296 GTB
- Fiat Panda (first generation)
- Gran Turismo F3500-B – Fictional single-seater evoking 1990s Formula 1 cars
- Mine’s Skyline (R34) GT-R V-spec N1
- Mitsubishi FTO Version R Aero Series
- Polestar 5
- Renault Espace F1
Alongside the new cars, the Spec III update will add two new circuits (Yas Marina and Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve). Mercifully, these will be the first new locations added to Gran Turismo 7 since the Alpine Eiger Nordwand route returned in July 2024.
It will also introduce a Data Logger for analysing laps, seasonal Menu Books and unlimited car invitations among other changes and improvements.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec III release date
Gran Turismo 7’s Spec III update is set to release on Thursday, 4th December 2025.