Skoda launches a funny concept car…

Skoda is entering the world of gaming in a big way. The Czech manufacturer has just revealed the Vision Gran Turismo concept. It’s a fully electric single seat designed exclusively for the Gran Turismo 7 game on PlayStation.

Skoda Vision GT: inspiration from the 1957 model

The design of the Skoda Vision GT is this led to the legendary 1100 OHC Spider and new style “Modern solid” of the brand. “The history and success of Škoda Motorsport goes back more than 120 years. We continue this legacy by launching a world that has not been explored before”says Klaus Zellmer, director of Škoda Auto.
He follows: “Joining the world of e-racing by launching a new online concept car in the world’s most popular racing game, Gran Turismo, was a huge challenge. The Škoda Vision Gran Turismo concept unites our heritage, our electronic future and our new design. Our customers love to explore new places. The Škoda Gran Turismo vision is part of this logic. »
With its four electric motors, the Vision GT develops a combined output of 1,071 horsepower and 1,020 Nm of torque. And it is associated with a all wheel drive. In terms of looks, the concept features T-shaped headlights and also Explorer Green body color.

The vision of Gran Turismo: space and the future

A second factory will also be located: a white dress with blue and red details. This pays homage to the famous Škoda 130 RS, famous for its double class victory at the Monte-Carlo rally in 1977.
Regarding other data, the weight of this Skoda Vision Gran Turismo is 1300 kg. For others, its length is about 4.41 meters, its width about 1.95 m. And the height is only 94.9 cm. Enough to give him a Very modern and futuristic looking.
In this single seat, the driver sits in the middle of a minimalist digital cockpit, as in an open-top racing car. The adjustable sports bucket seat is contoured to fit around the driver’s body. The steering wheel it is made of carbon. “It was created in collaboration with expert gamers who have been racing Gran Turismo for years”says Skoda.
Inside the cockpit, the display shows the current speed, the selected operating mode and the battery level. And it also serves as a rearview mirror.

With this concept, created for one of the most popular video games, Skoda continues its march in innovation.