Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.72 ‘Spec IV Part 1’ Patch Notes Revealed

Polyphony Digital has launched its version 1.72 (Spec IV Part 1) update for Gran Turismo 7 and revealed all of the latest changes with the update’s patch notes. As previously announced, Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1 introduces the Sportsland SUGO circuit, six new cars, new Extra Menus, more World Circuit events, the Vintage and Car Concierge features, and much more. 

Read up on the patch notes for Gran Turismo 7 update 1.72 below, via Polyphony Digital:

Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.72 (Spec IV Part 1) Patch Notes

Main Features Implemented

Opening Movie

The opening cinematic that plays when starting up the game has been updated. After the update, the ‘Play Opening Movie’ option will be set to ‘On’ when the game will be started the next time.

Cars

The following six new cars have been added:

• • Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86 (Sold at the ‘Used Cars’ dealership)
  • Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94 (Sold at the ‘Used Cars’ dealership)
  • Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87(Sold at the ‘Used Cars’ dealership)
  • Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23 (Sold in ‘Brand Central’)
  • MAZDA RX-VISION GT3 EVO ’26 (Sold in ‘Brand Central’)
  • Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo (Sold in ‘Brand Central’)

World Circuits

The following new track has been added:

• • SUGO International Racing Course

The following new events have been added to ‘World Circuits’:

• • Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
    • Vision Gran Turismo Trophy
  • Dragon Trail Seaside Reverse
    • European Clubman Cup 600
  • Autopolis International Racing Course – Shortcut Course
    • Sunday Cup
  • SUGO International Racing Course
    • European Sunday Cup 400
    • World Touring Car 600
    • World Touring Car 800

Brand Central

The following brands have been added:

• • Autobianchi
  • De Tomaso
  • Jeep
  • Lancia
  • MOZA Racing
  • Pontiac
  • Plymouth
  • Shelby
  • TVR

A new Museum section for ‘Jeep’ has been added for America (U.S.)

A new Museum section for ‘TVR’ has been added for Europe (United Kingdom).

New spots have been added to ‘Related Spots’ for the following brand:

• • Mazda

‘Experience’ has been added to the following brands:

• • Hyundai
  • Polestar
  • Xiaomi
  • Yangwang

‘Vintage’ and ‘Car Concierge’ have been added to the following brands:

• • Abarth
  • Alfa Romeo
  • Alpine
  • AMG
  • Aston Martin
  • Audi
  • Autobianchi
  • BMW
  • Chaparral
  • Chevrolet
  • Citroën
  • De Tomaso
  • Dodge
  • Ferrari
  • Fiat
  • Ford
  • Honda
  • Jaguar
  • Jeep
  • Lamborghini
  • Lancia
  • McLaren
  • Maserati
  • Mazda
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Mini
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nismo
  • Nissan
  • Peugeot
  • Plymouth
  • Pontiac
  • Porsche
  • Renault
  • Shelby
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota
  • TVR
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo

The ‘Car Concierge’ will be available after clearing Menu Book No. 39 (‘Championship: World GT Series’) and watching the ending.

Garage

‘Car Viewer’ has been added to Garage. Every detail of the cars can be viewed and photographed against a variety of backdrops.

The appearance of the ‘Car Collection’ menu has been updated.

Café

The following Extra Menus have been added:

• • Extra Menu No.55: ‘Collection: High-Performance EV ‘ (unlocked at Collector Level 70 and above);
  • Extra Menu No.56: ‘Collection: Tuned GT-Rs’ (unlocked at Collector Level 80 and above);
  • Extra Menu No.57: ‘Collection: Le Mans Winners’ (unlocked at Collector Level 90 and above);

Extra Menus will appear after clearing Menu Book No. 39 (Championship: World GT Series) and watching the ending.

New ‘Seasonal Menu’ has been added, where different cars can be collected each season to unlock extra rewards. The ‘Seasonal Menu’ will appear after clearing Menu Book No. 39 (‘Championship: World GT Series’) and having watched the ending.

Added new sets of conversations with the Car Designers and Characters appearing in the Café. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in ‘Garage’ and speaking with the Characters in the Café:

• • CAR DESIGNERS
    • Fabio Filippini
      • Ferrari F355 Berlinetta ’94
  • CHARACTERS
    • Chris
      • Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86
    • Jeremy
      • Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87
    • Stella
      • Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23

GT Auto

Car Maintenance & Service

• • Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
    • Citroën 2 CV 6 Charleston ’86
    • Honda Civic Si Group A version ’87
    • Honda Step WGN Spada Premium Line ’23
    • Mazda RX-VISION ’15
    • Mini Cooper ‘S’ ’65
    • Peugeot RCZ Gr.3 Road Car
    • Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 ’11
    • Lamborghini Diablo GT ’00
    • Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 ’08
    • Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640 ’09

Car Customisation

• • The following brands have been added to the Preset Decals in the Livery Editor:
    • MOZA Racing

Scapes

• • ‘Angeles Crest Highway’ has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes;
  • ‘Sportsland SUGO’ has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.

Title Screen

• •  The screen has been updated with the design inspired by the first ‘Gran Turismo’.

GT Menu

• • A ‘Your Recommendations’ area has been added to the top right of the World Map screen.

Other Improvements and Adjustments

Collector Level

• • The Collector Level cap has been raised to 90.

Physics Simulation Model

Adjusted the suspension and differential gear default settings for the following car categories:

• • Gr.1
  • Gr.2
  • Gr.3
  • Gr.4

Adjusted the ballast weight and positioning settings in the Car Settings as follows:

• • The maximum ballast weight (kg) may be limited for lighter vehicles;
  • The ballast positioning may be restricted to keep the front-to-rear weight balance within a reasonable range after installation.

Controller

Steering Wheel Controllers

• • Added native support for the MOZA® R5S Pro Racing Simulator.
  • Adjusted the force feedback for the following steering wheel controllers:
    • THRUSTMASTER® T598
    • Logitech RS50 System

Trophies

The following has been added to the requirements for unlocking the ‘Snap-Happy’ trophy:

• • Garage Photos

Legend Cars

Legend Cars (Hagerty Collection) prices have been revised based on real-life valuations from Gran Turismo partner Hagerty. Hagerty provides valuations and vehicle insurance for classic cars and has sponsored some historic car events in recent years. New prices will be applied the next time a vehicle goes on sale. The next price revision is scheduled for March 2027.

Localization

• • Fixed various text localisation issues.

Others

• • Various other issues have been addressed.

Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 2 will releases in December with the returning Autumn Ring track, an additional six new cars, the new Family mode, Shuffle Races and Drift Trials for online multiplayer, the “next evolution” of Gran Turismo Sophy AI, and a new Power Pack difficulty level for advanced players.

Gran Turismo 7 and the game’s free demo, My First GT, available now for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Players may complete the demo to earn bonuses in Gran Turismo 7, and those who want to test their skills can purchase the Power Pack DLC for the full game. Power Pack features more 50 races spanning 20 categories, including 24-hour endurance races, with updates to further expand its content.

The DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition will release on December 10 for $84.99. Pre-orders for the DualSense Wireless Controller – Gran Turismo Limited Edition open October 22 at 10:00 a.m. local time at PlayStation Direct and participating retailers.