Mazda debuts RX-Vision GT3 Concept
Monday, 25 May 2020
Mazda has released the RX-Vision GT3 Concept but you can't drive it. Not physically, anyway.
The car is only digitally available on Gran Turismo Sport and is powered by a four-rotor SkyActiv-R engine inspired by the unit that powered the endurance 787B racer.
The RX-Vision GT3 makes 420kW/700Nm and weighs 1250kg, so it should be quite a quick racer. Peak power is made at 9000rpm too so it'll sound great too.
Mazda New Zealand Managing Director, David Hodge says the lock down under COVID-19 has resulted in several racing competitions developing a virtual online series featuring top names in motorsport and these have been very popular with race fans.
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“It is fantastic that Gran Turismo enthusiasts now have the chance to select the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 to race. It is a great looking vehicle that I am sure will appeal to drivers.”
Gran Turismo Sport players who use Mazda vehicles like the RX-Vision GT3 Concept will automatically be granted seed rights to participate in the FIA-certified Gran Turismo Championship (world tours) to be held in various locations around the world in the 2020 season.
Players can also use the RX-Vision GT3 Concept to participate in an esports competition at Japan’s 2020 National Sports Festival cultural program in Kagoshima prefecture.
In addition, to commemorate Mazda’s 100-year anniversary, Mazda has started to offer various online events, which people who enjoy Gran Turismo Sport can participate in.