The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2023 - Issue 33

bitecars M ost marques base their concept cars on past models, a new vision, a legend- ary icon, or in the case of Mercedes- Benz, the Avatar film. Maranello’s first dedicated virtual sports concept car, the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo, takes its cue from the racing simulation video games developed by Polyphony Digital for Play- Station. They’re intended to emulate the appearance and performance of vehicles, including licensed repro- ductions of real-world fast cars. The futuristic closed-wheel single-seater race car sports a more extreme version of the twin-turbo V6 powering Ferrari’s latest Le Mans competitor, the 499P. It has three electric motors, extreme aerodynamics and advanced dynamic controls for unmatched perfor- mance. Its 2022 launch marked the 75th anniversary of the first racing car, the 125 S, created in 1947. It signified Ferrari’s step into the virtual environment, in - spiring new generations of motorsport enthusiasts and redefining its stylistic language. Jada Brookes is immersed into the world of virtual car racing with the launch of the Ferrari Vision Gran Turismo for the simulation video game by Polyphony Digital for PlayStation. FROM VIDEO GAME TO ROAD REALITY