Skoda Vision Gran Turismo Revealed As Single-Seater, 1071bhp EV

It seems everyone is getting involved in the Vision Gran Turismo programme these days. Citroen was sort of the first to do it before it became a more formally branded thing, and since then the likes of McLaren, Jaguar, Porsche, Nissan and many, many others have partaken – even watch brand Bvlgari. Now, a certain humble Czech car manufacturer has had a go.

Sadly, Skoda hasn’t decided to go for a ‘Simply Clever’ barebones hatchback for its Gran Turismo debut, rather following the trend of wildly-styled electric racing cars with big power figures.

This isn’t the first we’ve actually seen of this Skoda, having first been unveiled in 2022 as the Skoda Vision GT (although not then officially as part of Gran Turismo), suggesting this has been a long time in the works.

As with the 2022 original, it’s a single-seater – although inspired by the two-seater 1100 OHC of 1957 – and retains some pretty dramatic angular styling. There have been some changes, mainly with the front end - including shorter LED lights and a fascia more in line with recent Skoda road cars. It does keep the rather wicked-looking split rear wing, too, and with functional active aerodynamics.

Powering the Skoda Vision GT is a quad-motor setup, offering up 1071bhp and 752lb ft of torque, and in a car weighing just 1,300kg. Finally, something to beat a remapped Mk1 Fabia vRS off the line.

Inside, a minimalist interior has a carbon fibre steering wheel and a widescreen display feeding the driver information. There’s also a handy set of vehicle proximity warning lights to let you know when Lance Stroll is about to dive-bomb you.

Of course, no real, functional car will be built - instead designed specifically for the virtual world. The Skoda Vision Gran Turismo will arrive in Gran Turismo 7 on 25 April, as part of the 1.46 update that’s scheduled to release following server maintenance from 7am UK time. As with every other Vision GT car, we’re expecting it to cost 1,000,000 in-game credits.