Having already sold over 32 million copies of the Gran Turismo series, Gran Turismo 4 continues where Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec left off. Featuring authentic racing gameplay but now offering - more cars, more courses, more race modes and online gameplay via the Network Adaptor (for PlayStation 2). Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc. Gran Turismo 4 uses an all-new physics engine coupled with revolutionary technology to deliver enhanced, if not perfected, game physics and graphics providing a near-realistic automotive racing simulation. The characteristics of the cars are realistically designed and calculated so that they handle to the real-life physics of that particular vehicle, taking into account weight, speed, friction, wind, and more. To further enhance the realism of the driving experience, new technology blends real-time action with a photo-fixed background to immerse the player in real-life environments such as New York City, the Grand Canyon and others. Highly detailed vehicle