Gran Turismo 5 Photography: 2000 Clio Renault Sport V6 24V

Gran Turismo 5 car photography, from my Gran Turismo related blog.

2000 Clio Renault Sport V6 24V

The Clio Renault Sport V6 24V '00 is a Road car produced by Renault. It appears in every main Gran Turismo game to date since Gran Turismo 2, with the exception of Gran Turismo Sport. 

It is also featured in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

"An extreme midship car with a 3 liter engine, developed by TWR."

Renault wanted to build the ultimate hot hatch from the second-generation Clio,.To do so, the company decided to install a 3.0-liter, DOHC V6, in a midship arrangement, into the family hatchback, since there wasn't enough room to accommodate such a large powerplant under the hood.

This engine is the same found in the company's upscale model, the Laguna. It produces 230 HP at 6000 rpm, and an impressive 221.3 lb-ft of torque at 3750 rpm. Shifting is performed via a slick 6-speed manual gearbox. The large power output made the Clio Renault Sport V6 the prototypical "point and squirt" car because it possessed both excellent acceleration, especially at the low end of the rpm spectrum, and remarkable nimbleness.

The suspension system consisted of specially designed struts, and when combined with the grip provided by its wide tires - 205/50R17 up front and 235/45R17 at rear - the little Renault stuck to the road surface through corners. The transformation from little family hatch into a mid-engined sports car was amazing.

A slightly redesigned Sport V6, called "Phase II", appeared at the Paris Motor Show in October 2002. Power for the engine was bumped up to 251 HP at 7150 rpm and 221.3 lb-ft of torque. The suspension geometry was also revised, and, when combined with an additional subframe at the rear, the car handled better than the original. It also featured larger 18-inch wheels, and a more aggressive front fascia

Gran Turismo 5 1944 Volkswagen Kubelwagen Typ82

In more of my Gran Turismo 5 photography, here is a 1944 Volkswagen Kubelwagen Typ82 in my Gran Turismo 5 pictures.

In Desert paint, it is pictured here at Siena - Piazza del Campo, one of the Photo Travel locations in Gran Turismo 5.

The Volkswagen Kübelwagen Typ82 '44 is a German off-road wartime vehicle which features in Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo 6. 

It is a non-amphibious vehicle closely related to the Volkswagen Schwimmwagen Typ166 '42. 

It appears alongside the Schwimmwagen in one of the Top Gear Test Track Special Events in Gran Turismo 5

And here is the in-game description:

"Volkswagen's military off-road vehicle, maximizing the high traction of the RR layout."

The unfortunate history of World War II did produce some benefits in terms of technology. In America the Jeep was born, and in Germany was the Kübelwagen. Soldiers who were forced to march long distances with heavy equipment before now had a different role, with the appearance of off-road vehicles that allowed travel on roadless paths.
The request made to Dr. Porsche was to create a 3-passenger car based on the "Volkswagen" (the people's car) that can drive on rough terrain. The weight had to be less than 550 kg, to enable transport on aircraft and boats.
The official order was given in January of 1939 by the German Army and a prototype was completed within the year. It is said that Dr. Porsche might have already had ideas for an off-road vehicle as a part of the people's car concept, which made this quick development possible. The rear engine, rear drive Volkswagen mechanism was simple and lightweight with good traction and a body structure that was easy and cheap to mass produce: it encapsulated all the advantages of Volkswagen.
The air-cooled engine obviously had no problems such as coolant leaks and was extremely reliable. With its proven durability, the advantage of the Volkswagen was clear, and its fame grew even after the war. The Kübelwagen was active not only in northern areas such as Poland and Russia, but even down on the African front.

2008 BMW M5 - Gran Turismo 5 Photos

Here is a 2008 BMW M5 sedan of the Gran Turismo 5 fame - one of my more successful subjects in Gran Turismo 5 photography.

Wearing a splendid coat of Alpinweiss.

And here is an over-the-top in-game description of the crapcan  - sorry - this super sedan.

"The 4th generation M5 is a monster saloon that easily exceeds 300 km/h."

The BMW M5 based on the S-generation E60 5 Series, first appeared in March 2004 at the Geneva Motor Show. Details were shrouded in secrecy at first, but BMW revealed the whole package around the time of the Paris Motor Show that September.

Drawing the most interest was the engine, a 5.0-liter V-10. It featured a 90-degree bank angle and a high strength cast-iron crankshaft, supported by six bearings for extra structural strength housed in a lightweight aluminum crankcase. It incorporated BMW's double-VANOS system, a mechanism that independently varied the valve timing of both the intake and exhaust valves. Each cylinder had its own throttle body with variable throttle valves. The result was 500 HP/7750 rpm and 384.0 lb-ft of torque. The close proximity of peak power delivery to the rev limit of 8250 rpm meant that the power plant constantly produced power all the way to the redline. The 1755 kg car ran from zero to 62 mph in a scant 4.7 seconds and boasted a top speed of 205 mph (with the 155 mph restrictor removed). 

The gearbox was also noteworthy in that it was the company's all new 7-speed SMG. Besides launch control, the transmission also featured six manual and five automatic shift modes, each with their own shift speed and response, allowing finer control in a variety of driving conditions. 

Introduced to the European market in January 2005, the M5 represented ultimate sports sedan of the 21st century.

Gran Turismo Photo Dump: 2008 BMW M5 - Gran Turismo 5 Photos: Here is a 2008 BMW M5 sedan of the Gran Turismo 5 fame. Wearing a splendid coat of Alpinweiss. The 4th generation M5 is a m...