Gran Turismo 7’s 1.65 update lands with 8 cars, 2 circuits and PS5 Power Pack

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Polyphony Digital has detailed the next milestone for Gran Turismo 7. Spec III Update 1.65 rolls out with eight vehicles, two real‑world tracks, new events, and quality‑of‑life tools aimed at both casual drivers and time‑attack purists. Alongside the core update, a PS5‑only Power Pack mode introduces a structured racing format with expanded AI competition. The release is scheduled for Thursday, December 4 at 00:00 local time – 2:00am BST / 4:00pm JST.

The update requires an internet connection. Additional content in Brand Central, Used Cars, and Legend Cars follows in‑game credit purchases as usual.

Spec III 1.65 – new vehicles

Eight additions broaden GT7’s garage, from electric GTs to race‑bred machines and cult classics. Acquisition paths are noted per car.

• Ferrari 296 GT3 ’23 – Brand Central. Racing take on the 296 GTB with a 3.0L twin‑turbo V6 (no hybrid) targeting around 600 hp; built by Oreca, debuted at the 2022 Spa 24 Hours, raced at Daytona in 2023. Evo version planned for 2026.
• Ferrari 296 GTB ’22 – Brand Central. Road‑going V6 twin‑turbo PHEV with 830 hp, 0–62 mph in 2.9s, and 205 mph top speed; design nods to the 250 LM.
• FIAT Panda 30 CL ’85 – Used Cars. Giugiaro’s minimalist hatch with flat panels and hammock seats; engines ranged 652 cc–903 cc; 4×4 variant arrived in 1983.
• Gran Turismo F3500‑B – Brand Central. A ’90s‑inspired formula car using a high‑revving V8 with 700+ hp, lightweight dynamics and adjustable front wings.
• Mine’s BNR34 GT‑R N1 base – Brand Central. A tuned R34 GT‑R famed for sub‑1‑minute laps at Tsukuba; fully restored in 2021.
• Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R ’97 – Used Cars. FF coupé featuring MIVEC with up to 197 hp and the INVECS‑II transmission.
• Polestar 5 Performance ’26 – Brand Central. Electric GT with 872 hp, 1,015 Nm, and a quoted 416‑mile range; bonded aluminum frame, magnetorheological dampers, and 350 kW fast charging.
• Renault Espace F1 ’95 – Legend Cars. Minivan concept with a 3.5L V10 F1 engine making 788 hp; 0–62 mph in 2.8s and 196 mph top speed.

Two circuits join the roster

Update 1.65 adds a Middle Eastern F1 venue and Canada’s signature island circuit. Both include their characteristic layouts and sector profiles.

• Yas Marina Circuit – Length: 5,281 m; Elevation change: 11 m; 16 corners; longest straight: 1,233 m. A modern Abu Dhabi track blending long straights with low‑speed technical sections and known for twilight racing.
• Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve – Length: 4,361 m; Elevation change: 5 m; 14 corners; longest straight: 1,173 m. Montreal’s rhythm‑focused layout with the notorious final chicane leading to the Wall of Champions.

Gameplay and progression updates

• Dunlop Tires added – Designs appear in the Tuning Shop and as default tires on special cars (with some exclusions).
• World Map – “Power Pack” pavilion – A sailboat icon appears after completing Menu Book No. 9: Championship: Tokyo Highway Parade, providing access to the mode’s hub on PS5.
• Collector Level – Cap raised from 50 to 70. Levels gained above 50 grant unlimited Brand Central invitations.
• World Circuits events – New races include:
  • European Sunday Cup 400 – Goodwood Motor Circuit
  • Japanese FF Challenge – Blue Moon Bay Speedway – Infield A
  • Nissan GT‑R Cup – Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve
  • Ferrari Circuit Challenge – Yas Marina Circuit
  • World Touring Car 800 – Yas Marina Circuit
  • Super Formula – Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve
  • Gr.1 Prototype Series – Yas Marina Circuit

  

  • No. 48: Alfa Romeo Legends (Collector Level 70)
  • No. 49: Legendary Road Racers (Collector Level 66 and above)
  • No. 50: Audi TT (Collector Level 52 and above)
  • No. 51: Mazda (Collector Level 57 and above)

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  Power Pack mode on PS5

  

  The new add‑on focuses on structured, motorsport‑style competition. It is available exclusively on PlayStation 5.

  • Full race‑weekend format – Practice, qualifying, and race sessions.
  • 50 events across 20 themed categories – Includes 24‑hour races with series spanning One‑Make to Gr.1 and Gr.3.
  • Gran Turismo Sophy 3.0 – Latest AI agent used exclusively across all Power Pack races for tail‑to‑nose contests.
  • Progression via Stars – Finishing positions award Stars that can be exchanged for bonuses, including six unique cars tuned by Gran Turismo.
  • Access – Appears as a pavilion on the World Map after completing Menu Book No. 9.
  • Includes – Pack is bundled with 5,000,000 in‑game Credits.
  • Requirements – Update 1.65 required; internet connection required for the update; in‑game Credits are required to purchase vehicles.

  

  Release timing and official resources

  Spec III Update 1.65 and the PS5 Power Pack mode are scheduled for Thursday, December 4 at 00:00 local time – 2:00am BST / 4:00pm JST. Further details are available on the Gran Turismo website.

  

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  Bottom line – why it matters

  

  GT7’s latest update broadens both its car culture and its racing structure. Track‑focused tools like the Data Logger and longer‑form events cater to serious drivers, while new cars and circuits keep the wider community engaged. If you enjoy full race weekends and closer AI battles, the Power Pack’s format aims to deliver that rhythm inside GT7’s ecosystem.

  

• European Sunday Cup 400 – Goodwood Motor Circuit
• Japanese FF Challenge – Blue Moon Bay Speedway – Infield A
• Nissan GT‑R Cup – Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve
• Ferrari Circuit Challenge – Yas Marina Circuit
• World Touring Car 800 – Yas Marina Circuit
• Super Formula – Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve
• Gr.1 Prototype Series – Yas Marina Circuit
• No. 48: Alfa Romeo Legends (Collector Level 70)
• No. 49: Legendary Road Racers (Collector Level 66 and above)
• No. 50: Audi TT (Collector Level 52 and above)
• No. 51: Mazda (Collector Level 57 and above)
• Full race‑weekend format – Practice, qualifying, and race sessions.
• 50 events across 20 themed categories – Includes 24‑hour races with series spanning One‑Make to Gr.1 and Gr.3.
• Gran Turismo Sophy 3.0 – Latest AI agent used exclusively across all Power Pack races for tail‑to‑nose contests.
• Progression via Stars – Finishing positions award Stars that can be exchanged for bonuses, including six unique cars tuned by Gran Turismo.
• Access – Appears as a pavilion on the World Map after completing Menu Book No. 9.
• Includes – Pack is bundled with 5,000,000 in‑game Credits.
• Requirements – Update 1.65 required; internet connection required for the update; in‑game Credits are required to purchase vehicles.