Sony lines up GT5 Prologue vehicles, tracks

Polyphony Digital's simulation racer to feature more than 70 cars, including old classics and new models, six tracks with alternate routes.

Although Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 5 has been on the production line for some time, the game has proved to be more elusive that spotting an exotic supercar on the streets. However, racing fans may soon find temporary relief in the form of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a "lite," stripped-down addition to Sony's seminal racing series.

Sony Computer Entertainment today confirmed that more than 70 vehicles will feature in the PlayStation 3 game. Old favourites will make a comeback, including the Nissan GT-R, Honda Integra Type R, Subaru Impreza WRX STI, and the Dodge Viper GTS. Along for the ride will be a plethora of car models including the prancing horse, with four Ferrari models queuing up on the starting line.

Available on Blu-ray Disc or as a download over Sony's PlayStation Network, GT5 Prologue is the first in the series to support online play, with up to 16 racers being able to compete on track. Additionally, GT5 Prologue will feature split-screen for head-to-head local multiplayer, as well as a drift mode and extensive options for in-car tuning and telemetry tweaking.

Polyphony previously announced that the Dunsfold Park test track from the BBC's Top Gear would feature in Gran Turismo 5, as well as 40 episodes of the show through the game's Gran Turismo TV feature on PSN. It looks as if GT5 Prologue will miss out on the test track, but owners will still be able to download episodes via GT TV.

SCE also confirmed some of the tracks that will feature in the game, including Eiger Nordwand (previously seen in Gran Turismo HD Concept), Daytona International Speedway, London City Track, Fuji Speedway, Suzuka, and the High Speed Ring, all with alternative layouts.

GT5 Prologue is currently on track for a March release in Europe and April in the US. Prologue's bigger brother, Gran Turismo 5, is expected to appear sometime in 2008.

The full vehicle list for GT5 Prologue is below.

Acura NSX '91
Alfa Romeo 147 TI 2.0 TWIN SPARK '06
Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3.2 JTS Q4 '06
Amuse S2000 GT1 Turbo
Amuse/Opera Performance Gran Turismo 350Z RS
Art Morrison Corvette '60
Aston Martin DB9 Coupe '06
Audi R8 4.2 FSI R tronic '07
Audi TT Coupe 3.2 quattro '07
Blitz Dunlop ER34 '07
BMW 135i Coupe '07
BMW 135tii '08
BMW M3 Coupe '07
BMW Z4 '03
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C6) Tuned Car
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 '06
Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '06
Clio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned Car
Daihatsu Copen Active Top '02
Daihatsu OFC-1 '07
Dodge Viper GTS
Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe
Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned Car
Ferrari 512BB '76
Ferrari 599 '06
Ferrari F40 '92
Ferrari F430 '06
Ford Focus ST '06
Ford GT '05
Ford GT Tuned Car
Ford Mustang V8 GT Coupe Premium '07
Honda Integra TYPE R '04
Honda NSX Type R '02
Jaguar XK Coupe '06
Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione '91
Lexus IS F '07
Lexus IS F Tuned Car
Lotus Elise 111R '04
Lotus Elise 111R Tuned Car
Lotus Elise '96
Lotus Elise Tuned Car
Mazda Atenza Sport (2007 Tokyo Motor Show reference exhibit)
Mazda RX-7 (FD) Special Tuned Car
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) '02
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD) Tuned Car
Mazda RX-8 Type S '03
Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG '02
Mine's BNR34 Skyline GT-R N1 base '06
Mini Cooper-S '06
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR '05
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Premium Package '07
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR Tuned Car
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR Tuned Car
Nissan Fairlady Z Version S '07
Nissan GT-R '07
Nissan GT-R Proto '05
Nissan Skyline Coupe (V36) Tuned Car
Nissan Skyline Coupe 370GT Type SP '07
Nissan Skyline Coupe Concept '07
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II Nur '02
Nissan Skyline Sedan 350GT Type SP '06
Peugeot 207GTI '07
Peugeot 307cc Premium AVN '04
RE Amemiya FD3S RX-7
Renault Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00
Subaru Impreza Sedan WRX STI spec C Type RA '05
Subaru Impreza WRX STI (18inch BBS Wheel Option) '07
Suzuki Cappuccino '95
Suzuki Cappuccino Tuned Car
Suzuki Cervo SR '07
Suzuki Swift Sport '07
Suzuki Swift Sport Tuned Car
TVR Tamora '02
TVR Tuscan Speed 6 '00
Volkswagen Golf GTI '01
Volkswagen Golf V GTI '05

The full track list for GT5 Prologue is below.

Suzuka Circuit
Fuji Speedway
Daytona International Speedway
Eiger Nordwand
London City Track
High Speed Ring

125 Comments

  • Staryoshi87

    Posted May 3, 2008 6:49 am GMT

    I sure hope GT5 has more Mustang models available. I'm holding out for a 2003 Mustang V6 Convertible

  • FrankenLife

    Posted Apr 13, 2008 4:39 pm GMT

    I have a feeling that I am the only one excited about the Lancia Delta. It is butt ugly, but it goes like stink.

  • Nop88

    Posted Apr 3, 2008 3:35 pm GMT

    I think they need more cars and tracks. like more jaguar's and mer-benz's cars.

  • TacticalElefant

    Posted Mar 25, 2008 3:31 pm GMT

    Seems they didn't over do the JP cars this time around. However, I would like to see more versions of American cars, as well as Porsches and Lamborginis. Also, where are the Toyotas? No Supras?

  • solerath

    Posted Mar 25, 2008 2:47 pm GMT

    The best thing that the GT series is going to have is the online mp. I’m going to buy a PS3 this summer and I'll try the GT5-Demo. Still Forza 2 damage, car customization and the online part is really tuff to beat. All my friends are GT Fans but still recognize that Forza is a great game. If you are a “Petrol-Head” like me you still love this kind of game no matter what brand is or witch console is.

  • killzone_gamer

    Posted Mar 25, 2008 2:02 pm GMT

    Citroen C4 Coupe 2.0VTS '06
    Clio Renault Sport V6 24V Tuned Car
    Daihatsu Copen Active Top '02
    Daihatsu OFC-1 '07
    Peugeot 307cc Premium AVN '04
    Suzuki Cappuccino '95
    Suzuki Cappuccino Tuned Car
    Suzuki Cervo SR '07
    Suzuki Swift Sport '07
    Suzuki Swift Sport Tuned Car

    Aah i do wish Polyphony would stop giving us a load of shopping cars
    It's a racing game...

  • kamel20

    Posted Mar 25, 2008 1:31 pm GMT

    man i shudve waited for the US version instead of getting the japanese version on ebay

  • karnis

    Posted Mar 25, 2008 1:02 pm GMT

    thats a lot of cars

  • DiabloRaul

    Posted Mar 25, 2008 1:02 pm GMT

    I wish I had a PS3 to get this game!

  • ecksee

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 10:48 pm GMT

    GTA will do just nicely until then, anyway. : )

  • ecksee

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 10:39 pm GMT

    Doesn't anyone remember when they were thinking of charging extra for more cars and tracks, on top of what you would pay for the game? Everyone called bull****, and they pulled back. Instead they're just gonna make us pay for a preview of a game that will come out at the end of the year and cost 60 bucks anyway? Why isn't anyone calling bull**** now? I'm not paying 100 bucks for gran turismo. I'll just wait till the full game comes out.

  • brunoboasorte

    Posted Mar 17, 2008 10:56 am GMT

    good list.... i can't wait for it.

  • xgalacticax

    Posted Mar 11, 2008 2:51 pm GMT

    Theres only one great car missing from that list...the Toyota Supra.

  • dolfan928

    Posted Mar 11, 2008 11:27 am GMT

    "pretty sweet. thats a lot of cars for a racing game. can't wait for it"

    lol no it isn't. Have you ever played a full Gran Turismo game? GT4 had over 600 cars I think. The full GT5 is supposed to have even more than that, with all the car's interiors done and everything. This game, along with FFXIII and MGS4 will help developers see what can be done on Blu-Ray, and more great PS3 exclusives will be on the way.

  • NIGHTHAWKAK47

    Posted Mar 11, 2008 11:22 am GMT

    did polyphony acquire the rights for including lambos???
    i would loveee to drive the gallardo superleggera

  • bombfanatic

    Posted Mar 10, 2008 2:06 pm GMT

    pretty sweet. thats a lot of cars for a racing game. can't wait for it

  • Agermemnon

    Posted Mar 9, 2008 10:58 am GMT

    I wonder if allot of people that will be getting this will know it is only a long ish demo in some respects ? also the game should have the Bugati Veyron in it just for the hell of it lol .

  • Proust

    Posted Mar 8, 2008 2:32 pm GMT

    You had me at Acura.

  • sony_is_sony

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 7:30 pm GMT

    GREAT but It's still just an extended demo to me! *sighz* waiting for 2009 is kinda tough =(

  • ericblue21

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 10:11 am GMT

    GT5 has best graphic of all racing game.

  • Maersyndel

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 9:59 am GMT

    For those with short memories, a Prologue, or Concept, has been done for GTs since the PS2 was released, and the full versions sold incredibly well. Of course it won't sell as well as GT5, but it'll sell well in it's own rights, and how many games like GT5 are out on PS3 at the moment? How this game goes will be a pretty interesting guide as to exactly where the PS3 is at, compared to previous generations.

  • buckybuckster

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 8:19 am GMT

    As I am one who sells games, I wonder how the sales of a $40 demo ( I can't believe I just typed that) will hinder or help the sales of the $60 complete game. Sony needs to include some sort of voucher, I would say somewhere around $20 off the complete GT5 to make it even worth getting. Are there that many people willing to drop a total of $100 because their too impatient to wait for the full version??

    Well, I guess you could always trade in the demo, but we all know what a losing proposition that is.

  • chrischr

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 2:58 am GMT

    No RS4? Way better than the TT and more suitable for racing.

  • 02sfraser

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 1:40 am GMT

    good list of cars etc. but i want the full game

  • Lonzac

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 1:38 am GMT

    Ferrari, finally

  • p00phead

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 1:34 am GMT

    im so gonna download this when it comes out i need to fill up space on my ps3 i have 55 gb free on the hard drive

  • jmdude

    Posted Mar 7, 2008 1:12 am GMT

    Yeah baby! Finally a Gran Turismo game with a Ferrari for the PS3!!! A perfect birthday gift for my little brother, his birthday's April 15 which is also the release of GT5P in the U.S.!!! Me and my brothers like the GT series so much!!!

  • MegadethAndy

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 10:38 pm GMT

    7 Skylines and they don't even include 1 Toyota? (excluding Lexus)
    Now thats sad...
    But a Ferrari F40! now thats beautiful.

  • Pablo620

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 10:27 pm GMT

    07 BMW M3 Coupe...drool

  • BraveArc

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 9:47 pm GMT

    With GT5 Prologue coming out now i guess GT5 will come only in 2009. Thers hardly any news about the game

  • UnknownPerson55

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 9:09 pm GMT

    ohh
    my cars not on there
    07 Mazda3

  • Valen_Ca

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 7:10 pm GMT

    Now all they have to do is announce that the extra tracks and cars that ship with the full version will be downloadable for a discount over the cost of the full game and this could actually be a decent deal.

  • GameWiz47

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 6:37 pm GMT

    If you look at it, this game has more cars than any NFS, MNC, etc. From that point of view it's pretty much worth it.

  • godzillavskong

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 6:14 pm GMT

    This game has been in development since I had my Sega Saturn.

  • pacobelus posted Mar 6, 2008 6:05 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    pacobelus

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 6:05 pm GMT (hide)

    I was gonna buy the prologue but after reading this I am not. Only 2 Chevy's and they are the same model. But nevermind all those stupid skylines you can never have too many of those. It is so stupid. And that isn't even my major complaint. What about the actual racing? There is none, there never has been any. They keep mentioning better AI but then when the game came out in Japan notice how no one has mentioned this. Unfortunately the current next best thing is NFS PS which blows, I'm still sorry I bought it.

    I'm waiting for GRID if you want a good looking "Racing" game not just driving, then go look that up.

  • ebonyflame

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 5:21 pm GMT

    This is the first GT games I have ever wanted to play as there have always been better alternatives until now. This game is sure to be THE driving game of choice as it is so large a scale passionate development title. If the screens and movies I have seen regarding this game are any indication, this game will have no peer for quite some time. May possibly be the last driving game ever, or for at least the next ten years.

  • blackace

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 5:07 pm GMT

    PSdual_wielder Hehe, the full game of Forza doesn't even match GT5 prologue. Gran Turismo will remain the superior console driving sim.
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    Are you on crack? Go and check the stats on Forza 2 again. It has way more content then this demo you guys are forking $40 over for and Forza 2 is FREE when you guy a 360 Premium system. lol!! Superior driving sim with no damage and AI cars that rubberband back onto it's programmed rail? Hahahaha!! No, just no. GTR 2 is a more realistic racing sim.

  • Pete5506

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 4:57 pm GMT

    SOme good cars going there

  • blackace

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 4:50 pm GMT

    kwasi86 70 cars 6 tracks lots of depth in modes n people are still complaing lol sorry but i cant call this a demo, there are other racing games that dont even match to this n there not even demos

    and i honestly dont think the full version of gta 5 is coming out this year proable not till early 09, thats just my opinion

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    Then you realize that the FULL version of the game will come with 700 cars and 60 tracks for just $20 more and you say, "Hhhmm.. maybe I'll just wait for the FULL GT5 version." I'm not paying for a game twice, just to play the game a few months earlier. To me, that's just dumb. You are only getting 1/10 of the full version of the game for $40. That's a ripoff!!

  • alberto2045

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 3:17 pm GMT

    oh nice man

  • fatafreak

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 2:52 pm GMT

    puppiemaster:

    im sure your telling the truth

  • puppiemaster

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 2:46 pm GMT

    JacobD1505

    My hat goes off to you puppiemaster if you can afford almost every car on there. I could only buy one...MAYBE two cars at most. I mean....I only have a two car garage....not a warehouse haha.

    -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    You should of tried harder at school then

  • JackfnBurton

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 2:25 pm GMT

    What? GTA 5? Already? What?!?! Who?!?! But...eh...

    Oh...Sorry. Wrong game. See what happens when you fall asleep at work?

  • Generic_Dude

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 2:16 pm GMT

    What they need to announce is that there will be a downloadable add-on that upgrades it to the full game for $20 when GT5 does come out. Then I'll hop on board... though I must say that the car selection isn't exactly on the same level as GT4. Not even close really. I know it's "Prologue", but still.

  • PSdual_wielder

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 2:11 pm GMT

    Hehe, the full game of Forza doesn't even match GT5 prologue. Gran Turismo will remain the superior console driving sim.

  • Paul_TheGreat

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 2:02 pm GMT

    This will be mine.

  • dmish82

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 1:58 pm GMT

    @ Those saying it's just a pricey demo:

    Way I see it, there's a TON of GT fans out there waiting to play GT5. Guess what? GT5 isn't finished yet and won't be until the end of the year or next year. Rather than make everyone wait, marketing was smart and said "let's release a version that isn't the complete experience but is a good portion of it to hold people over AND make some money" and that's exactly what it is. For $40 (a tad pricey), you get a big taste of what GT5 will be and you're going to get PLENTY of play time with 60+cars, 6 tracks, and, wait for it.....wait for it....16 player online racing. $40 is a bit of money but is GT5 Prologue worth it? I say YES!

  • JacobD1505

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 1:51 pm GMT

    My hat goes off to you puppiemaster if you can afford almost every car on there. I could only buy one...MAYBE two cars at most. I mean....I only have a two car garage....not a warehouse haha.

  • skee_uk

    Posted Mar 6, 2008 1:50 pm GMT

    well ive tried the prologue demo, and i have to say forza doesnt match it, forza is a good game but compared to gt5 its a lesser game.

    gt5 prologue is a superb deal, i pre ordered mine for £17.99 including delivery for a budget price with 6 tracks and around 75 cars its a steal.

    the online should be great with 16 cars on track and the gt-tv is a good addition.

    theres some idiots on here moaning that this is a demo lol, its a budget price game with much content for the price.

    the full game once released will be superb, i doubt it very much that even the new forza once it ever comes out will be able to match gt5. i mean forza didnt have an in car view coz of dvd restrictions. plus gt5 features 16 players online if u dont wanna buy it then dont, no ones forcing u, but at £17.99 its a great title to have. this game isnt a demo , id much rather have this than forza full game

    see you all online (for free)

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