Five of the best Gran Turismo 7 track and car combinations

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Although it’s approaching its third birthday, Gran Turismo 7 is still as relevant now as it was on its 4th of March 2022 release.

With much-improved sounds, dynamic weather and jaw-dropping visuals, GT7 is far more popular than any of the hardcore sims available today, with a player base larger than Assetto Corsa, rFactor 2 and RaceRoom combined.

Why so popular, then? Well, GT7 has believable and approachable physics, with a diverse range of cars to drive, tune and customise. Free updates also boost the game’s healthy track and vehicle roster too, with an online mode that rewards tactical driving.

With the game still proving to be a top seller for developer Polyphony Digital, we’ve collated our five favourite GT7 car and track combinations to help inspire newbies to pick up a gamepad or steering wheel and get out on track.

And thanks to Polyphony Digital’s talented developers, there are a few incredible car and track combinations to enjoy. Check out five of our favourites below.

Porsche 911 RSR at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

You couldn’t have a list of the best GT7 tracks and cars without an appearance from a Porsche or the Nordschleife.

The 2017 Porsche 911 RSR (991) is the most successful GTE car of all time, winning multiple World Endurance Championship and IMSA races and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Unusually, the car features a mid-engined layout as Porsche switched from a rear-engine layout to make the most of the GTE category’s aero rules.

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This makes it better balanced and easier on the tyres, with the RSR becoming a favourite among the GT7 Gr.3 racing community. It helps that it sounds incredible too, with a screaming straight six exhaust note that is typically Porsche.

Thankfully, it’s an absolute weapon around the 13-mile Nordschleife, a track that has near-mythical status among car and motorsport lovers.

Thanks to influencers like Misha Charoudin, who regularly posts videos of his on-the-limit exploits around ‘The Green Hell’, the Nordschleife has become a mecca for drivers, and it looks pixel-perfect in GT7.

This is especially true when you change the time of day to night (which is only available on the 24h layout of the track and not its Nordschleife configuration, bizarrely), with the immersion ratcheted up further by using a PS VR 2 headset.

Those with a death wish may even want to randomise the weather to provide further challenge. Be careful though; when it rains on the Nordschleife it really rains.

The Porsche 911 RSR (991) can be purchased from Porsche’s Brand Central dealership for 450,000 Credits.

Dallara SF23 at Suzuka

The Dallara-built SF23 is an open-wheeler with a Formula 1 pedigree. Forming the basis of Japan’s premier single-seater series, Super Formula, the SF23 chassis can be powered by either a Toyota or Honda powerplant.

Both versions feature a two-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed sequential transmission. Its trick aerodynamic package and push-to-pass system have been designed with close racing and overtaking in mind (remember to map an Overtake button in the game’s controller options!), with the Super Formula series being a launchpad for the F1 careers of Liam Lawson, Ralf Schumacher and Pierre Gasly.

Suzuka needs no introduction. An old-school reminder of circuits from days gone by, Suzuka features a range of high-speed corners, including the full-throttle 130R, and scant run-off for when you make a mistake.

With the SF23’s huge aerodynamic potential, you can carry insane amounts of speed through the track’s Snake section of flowing esses, with the car’s braking potential taking you by surprise with its immediacy and power. Although generally user-friendly, the car requires some finesse when exiting slow hairpins, so short-shifting is recommended.

The sheer speed you can take through Suzuka’s fast stuff makes the SF23 the ideal car for motorsport buffs eager to replicate a real-world series, with the car rewarding bravery. Put a wheel on the grass, though, and it’s game over.

The Dallara SF23 can be purchased from Toyota or Honda’s Brand Central dealership for 1,000,000 Credits.

Alpine A110 at Trial Mountain

Trial Mountain first appeared in the first Gran Turismo way back in 1997. Although fictional, it’s virtually located in the Sierra Nevada region of the USA so it’s blessed with plenty of elevation changes.

The layout is timeless and undoubtedly one of GT’s best, with the first section of the track featuring a high-speed, left-handed sweep which veers into an uphill right and long-radius, downhill left.

It’s a thrilling start to the lap, with the remainder featuring heavily cambered corners and deeper-than-expected braking zones. The magic is somewhat lost by the final chicane, however, which was redesigned for GT7 to be tighter and slower than previous incarnations, but the rest of the lap still flows beautifully.

The Alpine A110 is a lightweight, mid-engined sportscar with superb handling, even attracting the endorsement of legendary McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray, who uses one as his daily driver.

And after chucking it around Trial Mountain you can see why, as the French flier caresses each bend, wafting its way towards the finish line with minimal fuss.

The Alpine A110 can be purchased from Alpine’s Brand Central dealership for 80,000 Credits.

Toyota GR Yaris at Tsukuba

For the uninitiated, Tsukuba is a 1.270-mile track less than an hour north of Tokyo. The compact circuit specialises in Time Attack-style competitions, where cars race against the clock solo, with its tight confines more suited to motorcycling racing.

With 12 corners, including three cambered hairpins, and the fearsome, double-apex Turn 12, Tsukuba is a proper driving challenge with zero margin for error.

So a proper driving challenge demands a proper driver’s car, right? The Toyota GR Yaris fits the bill perfectly since it was designed and built with rallying in mind (although the GR Yaris is known as the RZ “High performance” in-game).

Circuit Pack cars, as they are known in the UK, boast two Torsen limited-slip differentials which provide incredible cornering power, plus stickier Michelin tyres and lightweight wheels.

With just under 260 bhp the Yaris isn’t a rocket ship in a straight line, but it makes up for it in the turns, with Toyota’s GR Four drivetrain bludgeoning Tsukuba’s corners into submission. It rides the kerbs well too, with barely a lift required between hairpins.

The Toyota GR Yaris RZ High performance can be purchased from Toyota’s Brand Central dealership for 45,600 Credits.

Mazda Roadster Touring Car At Deep Forest Raceway

Like Trial Mountain previously, Deep Forest Raceway is a fictional track that debuted in the original Gran Turismo in 1997. Set in the Swiss countryside, Deep Forest underwent some layout changes for its GT7 debut in 2021 but still features a beautifully undulating ribbon of asphalt.

Sector 1 feels like a scenic street circuit thanks to the closeness of the barriers, with bermed turns encouraging you to carry much more speed than you initially thought possible. Handily, many of these early corners can also be cut, warranting aggressive kerb use.

The left-hander at Turn 9 is a highlight, beckoning you to keep the momentum up as it leads to the braking zone for the tighter Turn 10. After this, all that’s left is the run to the final hairpin (which sadly replaced the old Deep Forest’s insanely quick left-hander with its insane compression).

A technically challenging yet quick track like Deep Forest requires a sublimely handling car, and the Mazda Roadster Touring Car fits the brief.

The little Mazda is based on a standard Miata (known as an MX-5 in the UK) but features racecar enhancements like a rear wing, front splitter and roll hoop.

It’s balanced, poised and turns on a sixpence thanks to its low weight and low inertia characteristics. Although it only produces just over 200 bhp it weighs less than 800 Kg, making it extremely forgiving.

Not bad for a car with its roots in the ‘80s.

The Mazda Roadster Touring Car can be purchased from Mazda’s Brand Central dealership for 90,000 Credits.