[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/make-believe-mclaren-coming-ps4\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/make-believe-mclaren-coming-ps4\/","headline":"This make-believe McLaren is coming to your PS4","name":"This make-believe McLaren is coming to your PS4","description":"Let your eyes digest this stunner for a moment, because this is what McLarens of the future are likely to look like in two decades\u2019 time. The funny thing is it doesn\u2019t really exist, at least physically; the car – named Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo – was created digitally, so it only exists in a digital sense. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t drive it, because it appears exclusively in the new Playstation 4 game Gran Turismo Sport. In most […]","datePublished":"2017-09-22","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/McLaren-Ultimate-Vision-GT-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/McLaren-Ultimate-Vision-GT-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/make-believe-mclaren-coming-ps4\/","about":["McLaren","MOTORSPORT"],"wordCount":414,"keywords":["Gran Turismo","McLaren","McLaren Ultimate Vision GT","motorsport","PlayStation 4"],"articleBody":"Let your eyes digest this stunner for a moment, because this is what McLarens of the future are likely to look like in two decades\u2019 time.The funny thing is it doesn\u2019t really exist, at least physically; the car – named Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo – was created digitally, so it only exists in a digital sense.But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t drive it, because it appears exclusively in the new Playstation 4 game Gran Turismo Sport.In most cases, you\u2019d have to fork out six figures to gain access to a McLaren this exclusive, so this is great news for cash-strapped McLaren fans. Because all this is digital, players can choose from three liveries to grace their car: Performance, Ulterior and Noir.A taste of 2030 and beyondThe McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo was designed in response to a call from game creator Kazunori Yamauchi for vehicle manufacturers to design \u2018visionary GT cars\u2019 to compete in the new Gran Turismo game.McLaren says the car isn\u2019t a prototype for any specific future model, instead it showcases the kind of car the brand could produce beyond 2030.There\u2019s a unique approach to seating too, with the driver lying on their belly, head front, with the car essentially \u2018shrink wrapped\u2019 around them. Sounds like the weirdest driving experience ever.\u201cWe wanted to break new ground and to innovate and the McLaren Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo does exactly that,\u201d said Rob Melville, McLaren Automotive\u2019s design director.\u201cFrom the game player\u2019s point of view, the driving experience in this car will be like nothing else: the amazing glass cockpit and the motorcycle-like driving position \u2013 with your head far forward, almost right above the front axle \u2013 combine to allow you to see exactly where the apex of the corner is so you can shave vital milliseconds off each lap.\u201dSpecThis is of course all hypothetical, but the car has a virtual kerb weight of just 1,000kg – so roughly a ton.It is powered by a hybrid powertrain that combines a twin-turbo four-litre V8 driving the rear wheels, with high output electric motors sending 1,134bhp and 1,275Nm of torque to the front.All this sounds incredible so it\u2019s frustrating and mildly heartbreaking that it\u2019s all make-believe.Still, anyone with a PS4 can virtually live the dream of racing a McLaren around world-famous tracks, such as the N\u00fcrburgring 24 Hour circuit and Brands Hatch, when Gran Turismo Sport is released on October 17, 2017."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Releases","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Motorsport","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/new-releases\/\/motorsport\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"This make-believe McLaren is coming to your PS4","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-releases\/motorsport\/make-believe-mclaren-coming-ps4\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]