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Spec III Arrives December 4, 2025 — Eight Cars and Two Tracks
Polyphony Digital has confirmed that Gran Turismo 7 Spec III drops on December 4, 2025. After a quiet October and November while Kazunori Yamauchi's team prepared both Spec III and the separate Power Pack DLC, fans finally have a firm date. Yamauchi teased the update with a silhouette image on X, which promptly reignited the community's wish lists and speculation.
What to expect in this update
Spec III adds eight new cars and two circuits to GT7: Yas Marina Circuit and Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. While those tracks expand the track roster, the focus for many players will be the vehicle additions — a varied mix that spans modern GT3 hardware, wild single-seaters, and some unexpected road cars.
Confirmed cars and headlines
From Yamauchi's reveal and follow-up community sleuthing, the headline additions include the Ferrari 296 GT3 and the road-going Ferrari 296. For fans of high-revving, open-wheel excitement, the Formula F3500-B and the Renault Espace F1 are also expected to arrive. Rounding out the pack are a classic Fiat Panda, Mitsubishi FTO, Polestar 5, and Mine's BNR34 GT-R N1 base model.
- Ferrari 296 GT3 (and road-going 296)
- Formula F3500-B
- Renault Espace F1
- Fiat Panda (classic)
- Mitsubishi FTO
- Polestar 5
- Mine's BNR34 GT-R N1 (base)
- One other model completing the eight-car pack
Why the Ferrari 296 matters
The appearance of the Ferrari 296 GT3 — and its road-legal sibling — ticks a lot of boxes. Modern GT3 machinery is a frequent community request, and the 296 represents Ferrari's latest hybrid V6 approach to high-performance road and race cars. The road 296 brings a mid-engined, hybrid package that will feel modern and fast compared with some of GT7's older supercars; as for how it stacks up against the Enzo or LaFerrari in-game, that will depend on balance patches and tuning options, but expect strong straight-line and cornering performance from the new 296 pair.
Single-seater thrills: F3500-B and Espace F1
For players who chase raw, mechanical driving experiences, the Formula F3500-B should be a highlight. With a V10-style howl and razor-sharp handling, it’s the kind of car that benefits from immersive setups like PS VR2. Likewise, the Renault Espace F1 — a one-off engineering oddity that turned an MPV into a mid-engined F1 tribute — will add a quirky but thrilling option for Time Trials and arcade events.
Expect those single-seaters to shake up Time Trial leaderboards and give experienced sim racers fresh challenges.
Classic and modern variety
On the more eclectic side, the update includes a classic Fiat Panda and a Mitsubishi FTO, both of which broaden GT7's catalogue of everyday and '90s machines. The Polestar 5 brings a contemporary EV grand tourer into the roster, reflecting real-world shifts toward electric performance in the market. And yes, Mine's BNR34 GT-R N1 base makes another appearance — a welcome car for tuners, though some players lament repeated R34 variants when base models already allow deep customization.
Credits and tuning — plan your garage
New cars mean new garage targets. If you want them all, be ready to spend credits or real-world cash (for any bundled DLC). Community chatter already suggests you'll want several million in-game credits saved up for purchase and tuning. And if the Power Pack DLC (separate from Spec III) lands under $20, many players will find it a reasonable investment for additional vehicles and content.
Community reaction and wishlist pressure
The silhouette post reopened the perennial wish list: BMW M5 E60, early Mazda RX-7, and even Pikes Peak aspirations. Polyphony has slowly built GT7 since its 2022 launch with monthly updates and community-driven additions — but fans are hoping for bolder inclusions (like Pikes Peak) before the studio shifts focus to Gran Turismo 8.
Whether Spec III is a stopgap or a setup for bigger DLCs, it demonstrates Polyphony's continued commitment to the live-service nature of modern racing sims: steady new cars, fresh tracks, and content that keeps players tuning and competing.
"Spec III is eclectic — from GT3 speed to quirky F1-concept machines — and should please a wide range of GT7 players."
If you play on PS VR2, prepare to revisit several cars in VR for a visceral driving experience. Otherwise, tune your setups, clear some garage space, and start saving credits — December 4 is closer than you think.
Source: autoevolution
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