Corvette CX and CX.R Concepts Arrive on Gran Turismo 7 Tonight!

The Corvette CX and CX.R Concepts join Gran Turismo 7 as part of free Update 1.62. Available Thursday, August 28 at 2 am Eastern.

Chevrolet stunned the world recently, debuting the all-electric Corvette CX and V8-hybrid Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo at Monterey Car Week. Two sleek, 2000+ horsepower design concepts that, most likely, give enthusiasts our closest preview yet of what future generations of America’s Sports Car might look like after we say goodbye to the C8 generation. At the time, Chevy announced that the new concepts would soon become playable on Gran Turismo 7 as part of a future update.

Well, here we are, as promised. Tonight — 2 am Eastern on Thursday, August 28 — Sony Interactive Entertainment and Polyphony Digital plan to release Update 1.62 for Gran Turismo 7, which includes the following features —

1. Four new drivable cars, taking the total from the current 539 up to 543. The Chevrolet Corvette CX Concept, Chevrolet Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo Concept, the 2026 AFEELA 1, and the 2002 Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 24V.
2. An extra menu in the Café. “[Extra Menu No. 47] Collection: Japanese Racing Pioneers (Collector Level 33 and above)”
3. 3 new World Circuits, including European Sunday Cup 400 (Circuit de Sainte-Croix – B Reverse), Japanese 4WD Challenge 600 (Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta), and World Touring Car 900 (Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps)
4. Tokyo Bay will be a featured Curation in Scapes.

Update 1.62, aka the GT7 August 2025 Update, is free.

Corvettes & Other Chevys Available on Gran Turismo 7

The Gran Turismo series has long offered the chance to drive current, future, and classic Corvettes. And Gran Turismo 7 is no different. At time of publishing, GT7 currently boasts 14 distinct Corvette models, with the CX and CX.R pushing the total number to 16. Here’s a full breakdown of the playable GT7 Corvettes —

• 1958 Corvette (C1)
• 1959 Corvette Stingray Racer Concept
• 1963 Corvette Split-Window (C2)
• 1969 Corvette Stingray (C3)
• 1969 Corvette Convertible (C3)
• 1989 Corvette ZR-1 (C4)
• 2001 Corvette Z06 (C5)
• 2009 Corvette ZR1 (C6)
• 2014 Corvette Stingray (C7)
• Corvette C7 Gr.3
• Corvette C7 Gr.3 Road Car
• Corvette C7 Gr.4
• 2019 Corvette ZR1 (C7)
• 2020 Corvette Stingray (C8)
• Corvette CX — available at 11 pm
• Corvette CX.R Vision Gran Turismo

Basically, an all-star collection of some of the greatest Corvettes to ever roll off a Bowling Green assembly line. Although, if it were me, I’d add the option to drive an LS7-based C6 Z06 with a hot, lumpy cam. Or the LT6-powered C8 Z06, which features the highest-revving naturally aspirated V8 in Corvette history. Or both.

If you’re a Bow-Tie faithful and a gamer, GT7 has even more Chevys for you to drive, including a couple of classic classics and future classics —

• 1969 Camaro Z/28
• 1970 Chevelle SS 454
• 2016 Camaro SS
• 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE

Gran Turismo

Developed by Sony for the original PlayStation, the sim-racing game Gran Turismo debuted in 1997 and was an immediate, worldwide phenomenon, shipping 10.85 million units during its run. It has spawned numerous sequels, Olympic esports competitions, and a tournament called GT Academy, which allowed gamers a chance to compete to become real-world racecar drivers. A scenario that was then turned into a movie. Gran Turismo 7, available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, launched in 2023.

Images: Sony Interactive Entertainment / Chevrolet

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Michael S. Palmer began his career assisting and developing content for Academy Award-winning and studio-based film and television producers. He has been a professional writer since 2008, when he joined the Writers Guild of America West (WGAw). As a journalist and Content Editor/Manager, he has covered numerous emerging imaging, theatrical exhibition, home entertainment, and automotive technologies. He currently spends his days creating original content at the Internet Brands Automotive Group for some of the world's largest online automotive communities, including Ford Truck Enthusiasts, CorvetteForum, ClubLexus, AudiWorld, and LS1Tech. He still owns his first car, a 1987 Mercury Cougar; adores driving his Boss 302 Mustang; and recently teamed with Chevrolet Performance, Holley, Magnaflow, Eaton, Wilwood, Michelin, Chemical Guys, Summit Racing to build his first project car. Installing an LS3 E-ROD Connect & Cruise system into a 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon made his eight-passenger wagon faster than a C5 Corvette to 60mph and 50 state emissions legal. His wife and daughter are very patient.

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