Following a cloaked teaser last week by Series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi, Gran Turismo 7‘s Update 1.69 for April 2026 is now available for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players.
Here’s not just the patch notes, but also prices, PP values, prizes and engine swap details.
This is an evolving article.
New cars
- Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) ’93 – Legend Cars dealership – 567.75pp – 1,200,000 credits
- Renault Twingo ’93 – Used Cars dealership – 284.47pp – 14,000 credits
- Yangwang U9 ’24 – Brand Central delarship – 685.13pp – 350,000 credits
The Renault (aka the ‘friendly frog’) and Yangwang (world’s fastest car when in ‘Extreme’ form) were straightforward to spot from the aforementioned teaser, but now we know that this is the rare Turbo S variant of the otherwise ubiquitous 964-generation 911.
With the naturally aspirated Carrera RS edition already in GT7, this S variant has a turbocharged 3.3-litre flat-six engine, lower suspension and the removal of power-assistance for the steering. It also went on a diet, hence the Leichtbau moniker. This stands for light build, and is not to be confused with Flachbau, which is another version with a ‘flat’ nose.
New GT Auto car customisation
The Renault Twingo doesn’t have any outlandish modifications in this respect, with subtle spoilers, side-skirts and front splitter, plus the option of removing the distinctive bonnet vents.
The 911 Turbo S, however, can have a very early ‘90s bumper and a crazy, stupid two-tier rear wing. You can also add back in the front lights, replaced by an air intake.
Meanwhile, the Yangwang can be stripped of aero appendages, just like the specification used to achieve a 308.33mph world record speed.
Yangwang U9 Time Trial
To tie in with the new Yangwang U9 being added to the game, there’s a limited-time Lap Time Challenge/Online Time Trial within Sport Mode. Set your best time around Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in the electric hypercar, before 07/05/2026 07:59 BST, and you could win up to two million in-game credits.
As with most monthly updates, Gran Turismo 7’s 1.69 patch adds an additional GT Cafe Menu in the form of Extra Menu No. 53: Muscle Cars.
Requiring a Collector Level of 55 or above, this new menu sees you collect a Chevrolet Chevelle, Dodge Charger and Pontiac GTO in return for a prize.
Own these three American vehicles:
- Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi ’68
- Pontiac GTO ‘The Judge’ ’69
- Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 ’70
Completing this Extra Menu will earn you a 5-Star Roulette Ticket.
Buy each of the three new cars before 11/05/2026 at 00:59 (BST) and you can unlock a reward within the Gran Turismo Café.
Own these three cars:
- Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) ’93
- Renault Twingo ’93
- Yangwang U9 ’24
Completing this updated Seasonal Menu will earn you a 5-star Roulette Ticket.
World Circuit events
Three World Circuit events are also available in the update:
- Schwarzwald League – Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
- Hypercar Parade – Yas Marina Circuit
- World Touring Car 900 – Autódromo de Interlagos
Nürburgring reverse Circuit Experience
The recent trend of adding further Circuit Experience challenges (whereby learning a venue and setting a representative time earns credits) continues with Update 1.69. This time it’s Nürburgring Endurance II, the curious reverse layout which, up until now, is only available within a Time Trial setting.
Scapes
Scapes also adds a new Featured Curation: the awkwardly-named ‘Move the Camera Up and Down III.’ This is simply a third collection of Scapes images, where you can move the camera up and down freely.
Power Pack / Power Pack Challenges
A Challenges feature has been added to Gran Turismo 7’s PS5-only Power Pack DLC, with rewards for completing events rotating weekly. This is the repurposing of existing Power Pack events, reminding us of the Weekly Challenges outside of this DLC, to an extent.
There will be three each week on a rotation, each unlocking a prize.
These challenges are not yet live at the time of writing, however, and Polyphony Digital hasn’t confirmed when they will be available.
10 new engine swap combinations
As ever, further car and engine swap setups have been added, and this time it’s a large roster update. 10 new combinations are now available for the following vehicles:
- Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce ’67: 690T-Giulia – 2,891cc 489bhp – 210,000 credits (can have the K24A-Civic engine already)
- Ford Focus ST ’15: L4-Focus-Gr.B – 1,999cc 538bhp – 325,000 credits
- Lexus LFA ’10: S70/3-F1GTR-’97 – N/Acc 451bhp – 10,100,000 credits
- McLaren 650S ’14: S70/3-F1GTR-’97 – N/Acc 451bhp – 10,100,000 credits
- Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) ’93: DKH-911 – 3,745cc 641bhp – 250,000 credits
- Renault Kangoo 1.4 ’01: K24A-Civic – N/Acc 389bhp – 250,000 credits
- Renault Megane R.S. Trophy ’11: GTI-VGT-Gr.3 – N/Acc 551bhp – 325,000 credits (can have the Renault Espace F1 engine already)
- Renault R4 GTL ’85: K24A-Civic – N/Acc 389bhp – 250,000 credits
- Renault Twingo ’93: K24A-Civic – N/Acc 389bhp – 250,000 credits
- Volkswagen Scirocco R ’10: GTI-VGT-Gr.3 – N/Acc 551bhp – 325,000 credits
Power Pack DLC now supports ‘garage’ cars
Part of the appeal, or frustration for some, of the Power Pack DLC is a curated approach. You select from three specifically modified vehicles against a field of equivalent vehicles. However, with this game update, Gran Turismo 7 drivers can now use cars from their garages, opening up the possibility for a more varied (or potentially easier) race.
Some events list a PP limit, others a drivetrain requirement, for example, front-wheel drive. All seem to specify a tyre type. Otherwise, there’s a new button, and you can use any car in your existing collection. Certain events require you to use a certain car, such as a Group C sports car, but then omit a PP limit.
Gran Turismo update 1.69 release date
Gran Turismo 7’s Update 1.69 was released on 23rd April 2026, for both PS4 and PS5. The full patch notes are below.
Gran Turismo 7 update 1.69 patch notes
Main Features
1. Cars
- The following three cars join the lineup:
・Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) ’93 (sold at the Legend Cars dealership)
・Renault Twingo ’93 (sold at the Used Cars dealership)
・Yangwang U9 ’24 (sold in Brand Central)
2. World Circuits
- The following new events make their debut in World Circuits:
・Autodromo de Interlagos
- World Touring Car 900
・Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
- Schwarzwald League
・Yas Marina Circuit
- Hypercar Parade
– “Circuit Experience” has been added to the following tracks:
・Nürburgring Endurance II
3. Brand Central
- A new Channel and Museum section for Yangwang is now available for Asia-Pacific (China).
4. Café
- The following Extra Menu is now featured.
・Extra Menu No. 53: ‘Collection: Muscle Cars’ (Collector Level 55 and above);
- There are new sets of conversations with the Car Designers and Characters appearing in the Café. These new conversations can be accessed by changing to the following cars in Garage and speaking with the Characters in the Café:
CAR DESIGNERS
– Mr. Fabio Filippini
・Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) ’93
CHARACTERS
– Stella
・Renault Twingo ’93
・Yangwang U9 ’24
- A new Seasonal Menu is now available, allowing players to collect different cars each season to unlock additional rewards. The Seasonal Menu becomes accessible after clearing Menu Book No. 39 (Championship: World GT Series) and viewing the ending.
5. GT Auto
- Car Maintenance & Service
Engine Swaps are now available for the following cars (unlocked at Collector Level 50):
・Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce ’67
・Ford Focus ST ’15
・Lexus LFA ’10
・McLaren 650S ’14
・Porsche 911 Turbo S Leichtbau (964) ’93
・Renault Kangoo 1.4 ’01
・Renault Megane R.S. Trophy ’11
・Renault R4 GTL ’85
・Renault Twingo ’93
・Volkswagen Scirocco R ’10
6. Scapes
- “Move the Camera Up and Down III”’ is now featured as a Scapes Curation.
7. Power Pack
- Power Pack Challenges are now available. In this mode, players earn a variety of rewards based on the number of races completed within a set period. Please note the Power Pack is a paid DLC available exclusively for the PlayStation®5 version of Gran Turismo 7.
Other Improvements and Adjustments
1. Cars
- Interior and exterior issues on the following car have been resolved:
・Mazda ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD) ’91 - Exterior issues, along with the initial camera position in the Livery Editor, have been corrected on the following car:
・NISMO 400R ’95
2. Physics Simulation Model
- The handling of the power restrictor when fitted to the following cars has been adjusted:
・Chevrolet Corvette CX Concept ’25
・Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo
・Škoda Vision Gran Turismo
3. Power Pack
- It is now possible to use Garage cars.
- Race difficult has been adjusted.
- The start type has been changed on certain races.
(Please note the Power Pack is a paid DLC only available for the PlayStation®5 version of Gran Turismo 7.)
4. Localisation
- Various text localisation issues have been addressed.
5. Others
- Additional minor issues have been resolved.
