Key Highlights:
- The new paid Power Pack DLC launches on PS5 with a full real-racing mode, 50 events and GT Sophy 3.0.
- Spec III Update 1.65 adds new tracks, new cars, new events, engine swaps and a Data Logger feature.
- The DLC also delivers six exclusive reward cars and more than 20 themed racing categories.
Gran Turismo 7 has just rolled out one of its biggest updates since launch. Spec III Update 1.65 is live worldwide and brings new circuits, fresh events, more cars, new engine swaps, multiplayer improvements and a powerful Data Logger tool.
Alongside it, the paid Power Pack DLC launches exclusively for PS5 and introduces a completely new race format built around real motorsport sessions with practice, qualifying and full races.
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I have followed GT7’s update cycle closely since launch, and this drop is easily the most substantial since the Spec II overhaul. Between Sophy 3.0, the endurance races and the new tracks, it feels like Polyphony Digital has finally delivered the kind of long-tail motorsport package players have been asking for.
Power Pack DLC: A New Real-Racing Mode Arrives
The Power Pack DLC is the centrepiece of this Gran Turismo 7 update. Available today for PS5, it adds a full motorsport progression mode themed around real race weekends. That means practice sessions, timed qualifying and full races with no mid-race retries. It also comes bundled with 5,000,000 credits, which provides some welcome flexibility when saving for big ticket cars.
Once players complete Menu Book No.9, a sailboat appears on the World Map. This becomes the entry point to the new content and the option to purchase the DLC if you have not already done so.
Full Session Racing Structure
The new mode drops players into event cars rather than their garage collection, each tuned for different difficulty levels. Races unfold like real championships:
- Practice to understand the car and track
- Qualifying to set a clean lap among live traffic
- Race with no second chances once the lights go out
The aim is simple. Finish, collect stars and use them to unlock further challenges.
GT Sophy 3.0 Takes Over The Grid
Every event in the Power Pack uses GT Sophy 3.0, the latest version of Sony AI’s racing agent. The result is much tighter, more aggressive racing. Sophy’s behaviour is noticeably improved, making tail-to-nose battles feel much more like offline motorsport rather than predictable AI patterns.
50 Events Across 20 Categories
The DLC features 50 races spread across 20 motorsport themes, covering Japan, Asia, Europe, America and specialist disciplines such as tuning and Nürburgring challenges. From one-make battles to 24-hour endurance events, it is easily the broadest range of event types GT7 has added since launch.
A few examples include classics such as Hachiroku 80s and GT ONE, tuning challenges like FF Tuning Battle and 1000-Horsepower Tuning Battle, and circuit-focused events including Nürburgring Tourist and Nürburgring Gr. 3.
Six Exclusive Reward Cars
Finishing races and earning stars unlocks six unique, pre-tuned machines:
| Car | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang 2015 American Racer | Pre-tuned event reward |
| Nissan Skyline GT-R GP-Tuned (KPGC10) | Classic tuned variant |
| Porsche 911 Turbo Rally (930) | Rally-spec |
| Toyota AE86 Levin D-Tuned | Drift-leaning performance tune |
| Toyota Supra GT Road Car (JZA80) | Special GT-spec setup |
| Volkswagen Beetle 1966 Desert Racer | Off-road themed |
These cars can later appear in Brand Central with multiple livery options, though they do not receive new Collector Book entries.
Spec III Update Adds New Tracks, Events and Cars
Beyond the DLC, Spec III Update 1.65 is packed with new content for all players.
Two New Circuits and a Surprise Layout
The update adds two long-requested circuits:
- Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (Full Course)
- Yas Marina Circuit (Full Course)
Each includes a full Circuit Experience with gold rewards worth up to 1,000,000 credits. On top of that, the Nürburgring Endurance layout now has a reverse variant, available in Time Trial mode. It is a huge addition, and learning it will take time even for seasoned Nordschleife drivers.
Eight New Cars Added to GT7
Version 1.65 adds eight new vehicles spanning road cars, race cars and classics:
- Ferrari 296 GT3 ’22
- Ferrari 296 GTB ’22
- FIAT Panda 30 CL ’85
- Gran Turismo 3500-B
- Mine’s BNR34 GT-R N1 Base
- Mitsubishi FTO GP Version R ’97
- Polestar 5 Performance ’26
- Renault Espace F1 ’95
Prices range from 14,000 credits for the Panda to 3,000,000 credits for the Mine’s R34.
New Events and Extra Menu Books
Seven new races have been added to existing series, many tied directly to the new cars or new tracks. Highlights include:
- Ferrari Circuit Challenge at Yas Marina
- Nissan GT-R Cup at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
- Super Formula at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
- World Touring Car 800 at Yas Marina
Four Extra Menu Books also arrive:
- Alfa Romeo Legends
- Legendary Road Racers
- Audi TT
- Mazda
Each rewards Roulette Tickets ranging from Four-Star to Six-Star.
Massive Engine Swap Expansion
This update includes the largest engine swap drop to date, with more than 20 new combinations. Highlights include:
- Bugatti Chiron W16 into multiple Chevrolets and the Lamborghini Urus
- Espace F1 V10 into the Megane Trophy, Supra RZ and the new F3500 cars
- Honda 2&4 bike engine into the Honda N-ONE RS and Suzuki Carry
- LFA V10 into the Toyota 86 GRMN
- New swaps for the Mine’s R34 and classic GT-Rs
Two Power Pack reward cars also have swap options, though their full details require unlocking.
Data Logger, UI Refinements and Online Improvements
The new Data Logger is one of the most powerful analysis tools yet added to GT7. Players can now compare telemetry between any two laps from single player or Online Time Trials, including throttle, braking, steering, speed traces and more.
Other improvements include:
- New lobby options for pit requirements and tyre changes
- Room IDs for private lobbies
- Ability to view all car specs in a lobby with one button
- New Scapes sets and Dunlop museum entries
- New intro cinematic for Spec III
Fanatec FullForce support also arrives for compatible wheels, promising significantly better force feedback detail. Full patch notes of update 1.65 can be viewed on the official GT website.
The Future of GT7 Looks Very Busy
With Spec III, Polyphony Digital has delivered a major milestone update that expands almost every part of Gran Turismo 7. The Power Pack DLC brings structured motorsport to the forefront of the game, while the base update refreshes the car list, events, engine swaps and racecraft tools.
For players like me who have spent years tracking GT’s evolution, the combination of Sophy 3.0, endurance sessions and the new circuits finally gives the game the long-term legs it has been building toward.