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Updated · GTPlanet · Aug 20

Gran Turismo 7 Rolls Out Update 1.71, Resetting Leaderboards as 4 Cars and New Physics Land

Updated

Updated · GTPlanet · Aug 20

Gran Turismo 7 Rolls Out Update 1.71, Resetting Leaderboards as 4 Cars and New Physics Land

Q: With Caterham returning and JDM legends arriving, what undocumented engine swaps are secretly hidden in GT7's massive version 1.70 patch?

The hidden engine swaps in Gran Turismo 7 version 1.70 are not tied to the newly teased Caterham, Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, Toyota Mark II Tourer V, or Toyota Chaser Tourer V. They are a separate set of swaps uncovered in the patch notes and post-update reporting. Polyphony Digital added engine-swap compatibility for five cars at Collector Level 50: the Audi TT Coupé 3.2 quattro ’03, Audi TTS Coupé ’09, Renault Espace F1 ’95, Suzuki V6 Escudo Pikes Peak Special ’98, and Toyota RAV4 Adventure ’20. Those are the newly enabled swap recipients in 1.70. What made them seem “secret” is that early teaser coverage around the August update focused on the four incoming road cars and possible physics changes, while broader reporting pointed to undocumented or lightly documented additions only after the update data and official notice were available. Alongside the swaps, players also identified other low-profile changes such as new real-car paint colors, an updated Fanatec logo in Brand Central, revised Ferrari 296 GT3 audio, and altered Toyota GR010 hybrid deployment behavior. So, for players hoping the Caterham return or the two JDM sedans unlocked surprise swap options, there is no evidence yet that the Seven Superlight R500, Mark II Tourer V, or Chaser Tourer V bring undocumented swap combinations in this patch. The confirmed new swap-enabled cars in 1.70 are the two Audis, the Espace F1, the Escudo, and the RAV4.

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Update 1.71 delivers one of Gran Turismo 7’s biggest physics revisions since launch, recalculating tire behavior, steering geometry, suspension, aerodynamics, traction control, ABS and input response.
Fanatec wheel users gain FullForce support and GT7-optimized settings, while all wheel and controller players get revised throttle, brake, steering and force-feedback behavior.
Four cars join the roster for 305,000 credits total — a Caterham Seven Superlight R500, Hyundai Ioniq 6N, and 1997 Toyota Chaser and Mark II Tourer V — alongside three new World Circuits races.
The physics changes triggered a full reset of event leaderboards and target times across Circuit Experience, Licences, Missions and even Music Rally, though previously earned gold results remain intact.
The 2.1GB update also adds 10 engine swaps, a Barcelona rallycross Circuit Experience, a 17-day seasonal menu and PS5 Pro support for the latest PSSR version.