Gran Turismo Sport

Model year 2025 updates for Cayenne and the new Cayenne GTS

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Venerdì, Maggio 17, 2024

Model year 2025 also brings the addition of the Cayenne GTS SUV and Cayenne GTS Coupe models.

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  • Model year 2025 also brings the addition of the Cayenne GTS SUV and Cayenne GTS Coupe models.
  • Model year 2025 Cayenne variants will benefit from further upgrades with the following new standard features:
    The optional Premium Package Plus for Cayenne and Cayenne E-Hybrid models will now include HD-Matrix Design LED headlights.
  • Available in both SUV and Coupe body styles, the Cayenne GTS is now available to order in the U.S.
  • The 2025 model year Cayenne range is now available to order , with U.S. deliveries expected to begin in the fall.

The 2025 Cayenne GTS models: Enhanced power, equipment and dynamics, same V8 character

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Domenica, Aprile 21, 2024

In addition to the upgraded suspension, the charismatic V8-engine is another defining characteristic of the Cayenne GTS.

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  • In addition to the upgraded suspension, the charismatic V8-engine is another defining characteristic of the Cayenne GTS.
  • The engine now makes 493 hp, which represents a 40 hp increase compared to the previous Cayenne GTS.
  • The 2025 Cayenne GTS models will be available to order shortly and are expected to reach Porsche Centers in the U.S. in Fall 2024.
  • The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP for the 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS will be $124,900, while the 2025 Porsche Cayenne GTS Coupe will have an MSRP of $129,500.

Most powerful series-production Porsche of all time sets record lap times at Laguna Seca and the Nürburgring; the Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package

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Lunedì, Marzo 11, 2024

In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package in particular, our engineers have achieved this in stunning fashion.

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  • In the Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package in particular, our engineers have achieved this in stunning fashion.
  • The Taycan Turbo GT and Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package are the new sporting flagship models and take Taycan performance to the next level.
  • The Taycan Turbo GT features the Sport Chrono package from the Taycan Turbo S.
    Designed for performance on the track: Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package
    The Taycan Turbo GT with optional Weissach Package is even more laser sharp in its positioning.
  • The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2025 Taycan Turbo GT and the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package start at $230,000.

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid SUV and Coupe

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Lunedì, Agosto 28, 2023

On the new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, Porsche has further improved the hybrid technology and improved electric range and power significantly, which benefits both everyday usability and performance.

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  • On the new Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid, Porsche has further improved the hybrid technology and improved electric range and power significantly, which benefits both everyday usability and performance.
  • The new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid models include an adaptive air suspension system that features new two-chamber, two-valve technology as standard.
  • The new Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid also benefits from all the upgrades introduced on the 2024 Cayenne models earlier this year.
  • The Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid has an MSRP of $146,900, not including the $1,650 delivery, processing and handling fee, while the Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe has an MSRP of $151,400.

Sony AI Docuseries "The Team Behind GT Sophy" Selected for Tribeca Festival

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Venerdì, Maggio 26, 2023

TOKYO, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI, established with the mission to unleash human imagination and creativity with artificial intelligence (AI), today announced its episodic film series "The Team Behind GT Sophy," was invited to participate in the 22nd Tribeca Festival as an Official Selection of the Tribeca X Competition. The Tribeca Festival, taking place June 7th – 18th in New York City, is one of the most renowned film festivals in the world, bringing artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive.

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  • The docuseries explores the science, creativity, and ingenuity of AI innovation through the eyes of Sony AI's team of world-class researchers and engineers from around the globe.
  • "The Tribeca Festival is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment, and aligns with our mission to develop AI to enhance human imagination and creativity.
  • The episodic series was a Godfrey Dadich Partners x Hakuhodo production, directed and executive produced by Paula Chowles in partnership with the Sony AI communications team.
  • GT Sophy was trained utilizing a novel deep reinforcement learning platform developed in collaboration between Sony AI, Polyphony Digital Inc., and Sony Interactive Entertainment.

2024 Porsche 718 Spyder RS becomes the pinnacle of open-top, mid-engine driving

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Martedì, Maggio 9, 2023

The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe.

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  • The powertrain of the new 718 Spyder RS is identical to that of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS coupe.
  • Like every modern RS model, the new 718 Spyder RS is available exclusively with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission (PDK).
  • The front end of the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS is almost identical to the front end of the 718 Cayman GT4 RS.
  • The chassis of the 718 Spyder RS uses a combination of components from the 718 Cayman GT4 RS and the 718 Spyder.

Sony AI in Partnership with Polyphony Digital Announces First Global Release of Gran Turismo Sophy™ for Gran Turismo™ 7

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Lunedì, Febbraio 20, 2023

TOKYO, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI, together with Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI), today announced the first global release of Gran Turismo Sophy™ (GT Sophy), Sony AI's breakthrough AI racing agent, in Gran Turismo™ 7 (GT7) PlayStation® racing simulation game, on the PS5™ console. This marks a milestone in the unique partnership between Sony AI and PDI that has transformed a research project into an actual commercial product in just one year. 

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  • TOKYO, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI , together with Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI), today announced the first global release of Gran Turismo Sophy™ (GT Sophy), Sony AI's breakthrough AI racing agent, in Gran Turismo™ 7 (GT7) PlayStation® racing simulation game, on the PS5™ console.
  • "Gran Turismo Sophy Race Together" mode gives Gran Turismo players of all levels and abilities the opportunity to go head-to-head against GT Sophy in GT7.
  • Player feedback on this initial special feature will be used to continually improve the GT Sophy Race Together mode feature for future releases.
  • We have now accomplished this with GT Sophy Race Together mode," said Michael Spranger, Chief Operating Officer, Sony AI.

The 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T

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Martedì, Ottobre 18, 2022

The new 911 Carrera T is positioned between the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S. It adopts the twin-turbo six-cylinder engine from the 911 Carrera generating 379 hp and 331 lb.-ft. of torque.

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  • The new 911 Carrera T is positioned between the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S. It adopts the twin-turbo six-cylinder engine from the 911 Carrera generating 379 hp and 331 lb.-ft. of torque.
  • The T variant also utilizes the mechanical limited slip differential with Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) that is standard on the 911 Carrera S and is not available for the 911 Carrera.
  • Additionally, the 911 Carrera T also comes standard with the Sport Chrono Package and PASM Sport Suspension, the latter of which is optional for the 911 Carrera S and not available for the 911 Carrera.
  • Rear Axle Steering is optionally available with the 911 Carrera T and unavailable on the 911 Carrera.

Sony AI Announces New Gran Turismo Sophy™ Milestone with Gran Turismo World Series 2022 Exhibition Race

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Lunedì, Agosto 1, 2022

TOKYO, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI this week demonstrated its most recent progress in the development of Gran Turismo Sophy™ (GT Sophy)with an exhibition race against four of the world's top Gran Turismo™ (GT) drivers at the Gran Turismo World Series 2022 (GTWS 2022) Showdown Event organized by Polyphony Digital Inc. (PDI), which took place July 30-31 at the Red Bull Hangar-7 in Salzburg, Austria.

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  • Since its unveiling, Sony AI, in partnership with PDI and Sony Interactive Entertainment, has continued to evolve GT Sophy's capabilities and explore ways in which Sony AI can make GT Sophy more accessible to the greater Gran Turismo driver community.
  • The race was broadcast during the GTWS 2022 Showdown Nations Cup livestream and is available on the Gran Turismo World Series 2022 Championships website .
  • "Until now, only select members of the Gran Turismo racing community have had the opportunity to race against GT Sophy.
  • Details on the Gran Turismo Sophy project, technology and the Race Together 2021 challenge races can be found at the Gran Turismo Sophy site .

Sony AI Wins 2022 ACM SIGAI Industry Award for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence

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Mercoledì, Luglio 27, 2022

TOKYO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI, established with the mission to unleash human imagination and creativity with artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that it has received the 2022 ACM SIGAI Industry Award for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for its recent breakthrough in AI, Gran Turismo Sophy™ (GT Sophy). This honor was bestowed upon the company during the 31st Annual International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence (IJCAI), from July 23-29, 2022, in Vienna, Austria.

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  • Company recognized for its recent AI breakthrough, Gran Turismo Sophy, at the 31st Annual International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence
    TOKYO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony AI , established with the mission to unleash human imagination and creativity with artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that it has received the 2022 ACM SIGAI Industry Award for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for its recent breakthrough in AI, Gran Turismo Sophy (GT Sophy) .
  • Annually, the Industry Award for Excellence in AI is granted by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence (SIGAI) to individuals or teams who have transferred original academic research into AI applications in recent years in ways that demonstrate the power of AI techniques.
  • "We are honored to be recognized as the recipient of this year's ACM SIGAI Industry Award for Excellence in AI for our recent breakthrough in AI, GT Sophy," said Peter Wurman, Director, Sony AI America and the Project Lead on GT Sophy.
  • Sony AI Inc. was founded on April 1, 2020, with the mission to "unleash human imagination and creativity with AI."