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Real-World Gaming Cars

The Volkswagen Vision Gran Turismo Was Developed for a Video Game

— June 10, 2014 — Autos
It's not uncommon to have real-world cars mimicked in video games, but the Volkswagen Roadster Vision Gran Turismo is different in that it was actually designed for Playstation 3's Gran Turismo 6 video game. However Volkswagen also built a real-world show car version of the virtual vehicle for the Worthersee festival in Austria.

The Roadster Vision Gran Turismo was developed jointly by Volkswagen and Sony Computer Entertainment. The virtual version of the car was unveiled first on May 26, with the real version being introduced a few days later at the Worthersee festival.

The vehicle is equipped with a 3.0-liter twin-turbo TSI V6 engine that produces 503 horsepower and 413 pounds-feet of torque. The engine is hooked up to a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and 4MOTION all-wheel drive.
Trend Themes
1. Real-world Integration of Virtual Game Designs - Opportunities for automakers and game designers to collaborate and create real-world cars based on virtual designs for promotional purposes and to showcase technological advancements.
2. Cross-industry Collaborations for Product Development - Opportunities for companies from different industries to come together and develop products that blend features from each industry, such as combining video game design and automotive engineering to create a real-world car.
3. Expansion of Gaming Culture Into Physical Industries - Opportunities for the gaming industry to expand its influence into physical industries by creating branded products based on popular video games to showcase the brand's technology and innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Automakers can explore new ways to promote their brand and showcase technological advancements by working with video game designers to bring virtual car designs to life in the real world.
2. Video Game Industry - Video game designers can expand their influence into physical industries by collaborating with automakers to create real-world cars based on popular virtual designs from their games.
3. Marketing Industry - Marketing agencies can leverage the popularity of video games and their designs to create branded products and experiences that showcase the brand's technology and innovation, and appeal to a younger demographic.
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