Polyphony Digital has revealed considerably more of Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1, with the latest details coming from the Gran Turismo World Series event in Singapore. We now have a confirmed October 15 release date, the complete six-car lineup, and a better look at several of the new features coming with the update.
Spec IV is one of the biggest free updates Gran Turismo 7 has received in quite some time. It is being split into two parts, with the first arriving this October and the second following in December.
The biggest new reveal from Singapore is the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, which joins five cars previously shown for the October update. It is honestly a pretty great addition and fills a surprisingly obvious gap in the current Gran Turismo 7 car list.
The complete Spec IV Part 1 lineup includes the Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 1994, Honda Civic Si Group A Version 1987, Citroën 2CV 6 Charleston 1986, Honda StepWgn Spada Premium Line 2023, Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Evo 2026, and the new Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo.
That is a very Gran Turismo selection. You have everything from a classic Ferrari and Group A Civic to a 2CV, minivan, modern GT3 concept, and a completely new Vision Gran Turismo car.
The previously teased E60-generation BMW M5 does not appear in the October lineup, so that now looks likely to arrive with the second half of Spec IV in December.
Part 1 also adds Sportsland SUGO, a real Japanese circuit known for its relatively compact layout, elevation changes, and technical corners. The circuit was already being used during the Singapore World Series event, giving us a much better look at how it has been recreated in GT7.
SUGO becomes the first of two circuits coming with Spec IV. December will bring back Autumn Ring, including the familiar original circuit alongside a significantly expanded new configuration.
We also got a better idea of how the new Experience feature will work. These appear to be manufacturer-specific driving challenges accessed through Brand Central, giving individual brands their own sets of activities.
Xiaomi was used as the example during the Singapore presentation. Its EV Experience includes several smaller driving challenges with target times and rewards, seemingly designed to introduce players to the characteristics of the brand and its cars.
If Polyphony expands this across a decent number of manufacturers, it could add quite a bit more purpose to Brand Central beyond simply browsing and purchasing cars.
Car Concierge should also make collecting rarer cars less frustrating. The feature will allow players to order certain Used and Legend cars rather than waiting for them to eventually cycle back into their respective dealerships.
Car Viewer takes a more relaxed approach. It provides a dedicated way to inspect cars already in your garage, with free camera movement, different viewing environments, close-up interior views, and photography options.
Spec IV Part 1 will also introduce a new Vintage section for cars no longer available new, raise the Collector Level cap, and replace the current opening with a new Spec IV cinematic.
This October update represents only half of the full Spec IV rollout. Part 2 arrives in December with Autumn Ring, another six cars, Family Mode, Shuffle Race, Online Drift Trial, further Gran Turismo Sophy development, and an additional Power Pack difficulty level.
Across both updates, that means Spec IV will ultimately add 12 cars and two circuits alongside a pretty substantial collection of new game modes and quality-of-life features.
The Ferrari F355 is probably my favorite reveal from Singapore, but the more interesting part of Spec IV is how much Polyphony is adding outside the normal monthly formula of a few cars and events.
Features such as Car Concierge, manufacturer-specific Experiences, and the increased Collector Level give existing parts of Gran Turismo 7 a bit more depth, while SUGO gives the track roster another proper real-world circuit.
Gran Turismo 7 Spec IV Part 1 releases for free on October 15, 2026, with the second half following in December.
