Grand Turismo Car Goes From Virtual to Reality
The question of whether art imitates life has been around for ages but what about when life imitates
art? Of course the definition of art may be up for discussion but in today’s society, it is not uncommon for people to imitate what they see on TV, or mimic games they’ve played on a game system. Even car manufacturers are taking their cue from art. One of Nissan’s most anticipated vehicle for 2009 is the new GT-R. The car itself has been around for 40 years or so, but the 2009 model will be the first appearance for the car in the U.S., well, at least in reality.
The GT-R already has a huge following among young American drivers because of its amazing performance in the popular video game Grand Turismo. To further make the transition between virtual and realities, designers of the car have included an interface that will allow drivers to electronically adjust settings and parameters on the dashboard. This includes a row of toggles across the middle of the dash, which will control the transmission shift, and rounding out the top of the dash are 17 different performance parameters that will provide the drivers with data to help in proving their stories whilst bragging. Let’s not forget about the memory card that allows the driver to upload all of the information they’ve obtained while driving and then download it onto their computer to look over all of the specs in spreadsheet form. Yes, you read that right.
Arguably with all of the gadgets the GT-R comes equipped with, it is set to be one of the better high-performance cars of 2009. But consumers must keep in mind that this car is not ideal for life functionality especially due to increasing gas prices. Although the car does offer impressive horsepower and a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system, the GT-R’s main appeal rests in its impressive technology that rivals its video game counterpart.
So if you’re a video game junkie that loves cars, the 2009 real-life GT-R may be your dream come true, literally. I wonder if the GT-R will be available to rent?
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