Apr. 02, 2014

‘86’ Drivers Can Now Replay Circuit Runs at Home

 

Toyota City, Japan, April 2, 2014―Toyota Motor Corporation will launch the “Sports Drive Logger” onboard telemetry recording device, an exciting new way to enjoy driving by fusing the thrill and adrenaline of track driving with the comfort and fun of home gaming. Designed specifically for the Toyota "86" sports car, the Sports Drive Logger will be released throughout Japan on June 2*1 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of 91,800 yen*2.
Sports Drive Logger Switch
Sports Drive Logger Switch
Gran Turismo 6’s GPS Visualizer
Gran Turismo 6’s GPS Visualizer
The logger collects data passing through the vehicle’s controller area network (CAN) and also positional data from its dedicated GPS, and formats the data for easy copying to USB memory. CAN data can include GPS data, accelerator pedal strokes, steering angles, brake operation signals, shift operation signals, engine speed and vehicle speed.

The first application compatible with the data is Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.’s racing game Gran Turismo 6*3*4 (GT6), a PlayStation®3*3 (PS3) exclusive. On April 2, a PS3 firmware update (version 1.06) will enable the input of driving data recorded at certain racing circuits into GT6’s GPS Visualizer to let users replay track runs and race against their own or their friends’ data.

Furthermore, by using the GPS Data Visualizer in conjunction with GT6’s GPS Data Logger, users will be able to compare their own driving data against those of professional drivers, enabling study and improvement of driving techniques by practicing in concert with model braking, acceleration techniques and racing lines.

Initially supported racing circuits are the Fuji Speedway International Racing Course, the Tsukuba Circuit 2000 Course, and the Suzuka Circuit International Racing Course, with additional circuits planned for the future.

*1Limited release the GAZOO Racing 86/BRZ Race planned for April 2 through Toyota Technocraft Co., Ltd.
*2Includes eight percent Japanese consumption tax; excludes installation and other costs
*3Registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
*4Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc.

Downloads(Videos)

  • Gran Turismo 6’s GPS Visualizer
    Gran Turismo 6’s GPS Visualizer

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  • Gran Turismo 6’s GPS Visualizer
    Gran Turismo 6’s GPS Visualizer
  • Gran Turismo 6’s GPS Visualizer
    Gran Turismo 6’s GPS Visualizer
  • Gran Turismo 6’s Data Logger
    Gran Turismo 6’s Data Logger
  • Sports Drive Logger Switch
    Sports Drive Logger Switch