TOYOTA GAZOO Racing announced details of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT CUP (TGR GT Cup) 2024, a virtual competition in “Gran Turismo 7” for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation® 41. This season, the qualifying phase will bring together vehicles from Subaru Corporation , Nissan Motor Corporation, Honda Racing Corporation and Mazda Motor Corporation, partners of the Super Taikyu Waigaya Club of the Super Taikyu series, to promote motorsports and e-Motorsports. On the other hand, in addition to the GR line up, vehicles from the Toyota and Lexus brands will be used.
The first round is a race with the GR86 RZ in collaboration with Subary BRZ S, a popular model from the Gran Turismo series. The second day will include a race with hybrid vehicles, one of several electrification options in Toyota’s multi-track technology approach.
The Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid in the world and a great driver of its popularization, will make its first appearance in this competition. The third round will be a virtual version of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which this year exceeds its centenary and will do so with the GR010 HYBRID with the matte black color combination of 2024. The fourth round will be run with the GR Supra and the sixth with the GR Yaris.
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Finally, the seventh stage will put a variety of vehicles in competition that exceeds the limits of the different manufacturers, including TGR’s Lexus RC F GT3, which makes its first participation in the LMGT3 class of the World Endurance Championship. the FIA. A unique and exciting qualifying round is expected like the one that can be experienced in the TGR GT Cup. All users who participate in this event will receive a GR010 HYBRID in matte black.
The Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid in the world and a great driver of its popularization, will make its first appearance in this competition
Like last year, the competition will have a group scheme according to the level of knowledge and experience of the pilots to allow everyone to participate, even beginners. The most important group will be GT1, followed by GT2 and GT3. Race schedules will vary according to each category and will be informed through the news section of the Gran Turismo 7 platform.
TGR will continue to actively participate in e-Motorsports competitions so that all generations of motorsport fans around the world can continue to enjoy it up close.
Source: https://reporteasia.com/sin-categoria/2024/04/25/toyota-gazoo-racing-presenta-detalles-sexta-edicion-tgr-gt-cup-2024/
