Key Aspects of the Series:
Gameplay & Realism: Players start with lower-tier cars and earn credits to buy, tune, and race better vehicles, emphasizing realistic handling over arcade-style action.
Evolution: The series has grown from the original 1997 PlayStation game to include modern, hyper-realistic installments like Gran Turismo 7, which supports PlayStation VR 2.
Cultural Impact: It includes partnerships with manufacturers (Toyota, Mazda, Mercedes-AMG) and features the Gran Turismo World Series competition, as noted on Wikipedia and Fandom The Video Gamepedia Wiki.
Film Adaptation: A 2023 movie based on the Gran Turismo film Wikipedia page recounts the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a gamer-turned-professional-racer.