Gran Turismo F1500T-A

aspiration

TC (Turbocharger)

Group

Gr.X

Displacement

- cc

DriveTrain

MR

Height

1,003 mm

Length

4,235 mm

Weight

540 kg

Width

2,146 mm

Max Power

986 BHP / 11,000 rpm

Max Torque

67.1 kgfm / 9,500 rpm

Performance Point

PP 936.70

Manufacturer

Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo F1500T-A: A Homage to 1980s Turbo Formula Legends

The Gran Turismo F1500T-A is a fictional single-seater racing car featured in Gran Turismo 7, designed as a tribute to the turbocharged Formula One machines of the late 1980s. While not modeled after a specific real-world vehicle, the F1500T-A captures the essence of the era’s most thrilling and dangerous open-wheel racers. Its aggressive aerodynamics, exposed suspension, and turbocharged powerhouse evoke memories of iconic cars like the Ferrari 641, McLaren MP4/4, and Williams FW11B, making it a favorite among fans who appreciate the golden era of F1 engineering.

Developed by Polyphony Digital exclusively for the Gran Turismo series, the F1500T-A boasts performance figures and handling characteristics that challenge even the most skilled virtual drivers. With more than 1,000 horsepower delivered from a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, the car replicates the brutal acceleration and high-speed cornering typical of 1980s F1, while also requiring players to manage period-accurate turbo lag and lack of electronic driver aids. This makes racing the F1500T-A an exhilarating and unmistakably analog experience within the game’s digital landscape.

In Gran Turismo 7, the F1500T-A serves as a bridge between history and simulation, allowing players to compete in high-performance single-seater events and relive a time when driver skill was the ultimate determining factor on race day. Its popularity has grown due to its competitive capabilities in-game, as well as its status as an homage to one of the most exciting epochs in motorsport history. For sim racing enthusiasts and Formula One fans alike, the Gran Turismo F1500T-A stands as a thrilling, virtual monument to the innovation and excitement of 1980s turbo era Grand Prix racing.