Gran Turismo Photo Dump: June 2018

Saturday, June 30, 2018

GT5 2012 Toyota 86 GT

Here is a Gran Turismo 5 2012 Toyota 86 GT.

In Satin White Pearl too.

This car is a starter car in my version of GT5 and is given for free to the player.

The location is Bern - Marktgasse

"The new generation 86, a prime example of 21st-century compact, FR philosophy."

The FT-86 Concept was announced in 2009 to the delight of Japanese sports car enthusiasts worldwide. It was an exciting compact front engine/rear drive sports car developed in cooperation by Toyota and Subaru that rekindled the spirit of the legendary Toyota AE86. In 2011, the production model of the Toyota version made its long-awaited debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.
The FT (Future Toyota) designation has been removed, making its official name the Toyota 86. This new-generation "Hachiroku" (86 in Japanese) features a silhouette similar to the FT-86 II Concept shown at the 2011 Geneva Motor SHow. The sleek body adopts Toyota's "Aero Handling" concept, where the car is held to the ground from all directions through advanced aerodynamics.
The naturally aspirated 1998cc DOHC 4-cylinder boxer engine mounted front amidships produces 197 HP at 7000 rpm and 151.1 ft-lb at 6600 rpm, transferred to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The front/rear weight distribution is 53:47, allowing for optimal rear-end controllability and excellent steering feedback. The center of gravity of the 86 is equivalent to that of supercars, sitting only 460 mm off the ground. The standard grade modal with manual gearbox weighs 1230 kg, and some models will feature a limited-slip differential to further improve handling.
There are also plans for custom tuning parts from Modelista and TRD, and a customizable grade model for competition use. In sum, the 86 is a lightweight sports car that truly caters to today's young car enthusiast.

Friday, June 22, 2018

Gran Turismo 5 Indy - NASCAR Pit Stop

Here are some pictures of Indy - NASCAR Pit Stop, a photo travel location in Gran Turismo 5.

Sights of Indy, aka Indianapolis Superspeedway.

Various goings on at pit stops.

Here's the 2011 Brian Vickers No. 83 Red Bull Toyota Camry.

And here's the 2010 Jimmie Johnson No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet Impala.

Jimmie Johnson, who has been the Sprint Cup champion five years running since 2006, drives this blue and white Lowe's color Chevrolet Impala, number 48.

Since his debut in the premier NASCAR series in 2002, he has won 47 races in this number 48 car. A combination of the most powerful driver and machine, he is the face of NASCAR in the 21st century.

In stock car racing, the ability of the crew chief who is the brains of the team also plays a major role in the race, from the setting of the machine, the strategy during the race, and the positioning of the staff and more. For car number 48, Chad Knaus is always there, and he is well known to be one of the best crew chiefs in NASCAR. His ability to constantly produce the fastest machine in high-speed ovals, short ovals and restrictor plate races in ultra-high-speed ovals, is immense. With the combination of Johnson's driving skill and Knaus's uncanny ability to set up the machine, there is a powerful force pushing Johnson towards the champion spot.

The team owner of Johnson's car, number 48, is, of course, Jeff Gordon, of the same Hendrick Motorsports family. It was Gordon who recognized the skills of Johnson, who was formerly off-road racing - which is a rare background for a NASCAR driver. Gordon was the one who suggested Johnson's entry into the team. In 2007, Johnson this favor to Gordon through a historic battle for the title with his mentor, and in 2010 he engraved his name forever into the annals of racing history by achieving five series championship titles in a row for the first time ever in NASCAR