The Evolution of Eiger Nordwand in Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo 7 has a new Eiger Nordwand circuit - but it also has a fascinating history!

Did you know this is a remake of a track first seen in Gran Turismo way back in 2006, 18 years ago?

Here, John Munro tests the new track, with gameplay including the new-to-Gran Turismo 7 Subaru Impreza 1998 Rally Car, a compare it to its forebearers. How much has changed over the years? Is there still a jump? Where’s the pitlane?

We also run through its history, how it is deeply embedded within Gran Turismo and even the plight of Sony’s PlayStation consoles.

Let us know if you’ve been enjoying it and how you are getting on with the game’s revised physics in the comments below!

All footage of Gran Turismo 7 was captured on PS5, using a Fanatec Gran Turismo DD steering wheel.

Games included in this video:

Gran Turismo HD Concept (PS3)
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue (PS3)
Gran Turismo 5 (PS3)
Gran Turismo 6 (PS3)
Gran Turismo 7 (PS5)

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - The Early Days
01:57 - GT HD Concept
04:16 - GT5 Prologue
05:39 - GT5
08:23 - GT6
09:53 - GT7
10:42 - A Closer Look At The Changes
14:05 - Closing Thoughts

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What do you make of Gran Turismo 7's latest update? Let us know in the comments below!

[That_nerd]

Fun fact: the Parking lot by the pits is actually accessible! Enjoy your photos!

[lauzogmathics]

A dream came true, Driving Eiger Nordwand in VR is just awesome

[CRL_Panda]

I love the OG GT’s. Younger fans don’t understand the good old days ❤

[sdx]

We got Eiger nordwand back now im hoping for cape ring to come back that track was so cool and creative.

[Manorhowze]

Really pleased to have this track back. Many an hour was spent drifting round this track. I do miss the tunnel and the ridiculous original pit lane but overall it still has the feel and flow it always had.

One thing when driving it though is it seems smaller somehow than i remember. Not by loads just minimal as if the length of all the straights are like 95% of what they were. Im sure its just my memory playing tricks though. I am getting on these days 😂

[miata]

Even tho I didn't race much at Eiger in GT5 and 6, it made me smile to see the track return and mostly intact. My only downside is no more tunnel driving, but at least the pit stop is shorter XD. I'm happy with this track.

[Alp]

If you grew up in a small town, the feeling of seeing the new Eiger Nordwand (and other original GT tracks) is like seeing your hometown change after you've left for many years. All these modern change is nice, but then it seems all what you've remember of that place has disapeared. I've spent about 100's of hours playing GTHD doing time trials and drifting, eagerly waiting for GT5, so seeing this track again really hits me.

[johnlefebre]

i remember doing hundreds of hours in that castrol celica with a logitech wheel and pedals and brand new 57in dlp tv. good memories

[neonpop]

Im excited to try this. Thanks for the nostalgia trip. I played this track a million times in GTHD

[cameronirvine]

Brilliant video!!

Glad they brought it back, also the Sub Imp.

Hoping to get GT7 and head back into the old games.

Any PC Rally sims you’d recommend?

Love the videos!

[RedPixel]

I remember playing the Eiger Nordwand in GT PS3 console and was just mesmerized more by the scenery than the race. It felt like racing in the clouds since everywhere it was blue sky and the view was just awesome! I didn't even know it was added on GT7 but good to know you can race on it again...gonna check this one out later..

[PandaTruenoo]

I never forgot Eiger, learned to drift on those hairpin turns in GT5.

[philbaythorpe]

Epic video, thank you - I didn't know half of the story!

[sander]

Great retrospective! I've played all the games but I've forgotten all the history so I needed this 😊

[alarak]

Eiger Nordwand being referred to as Classic just makes me feel old. I remember playing this in GT5 Prologue. It felt so fresh, lovely track. That was 16 years ago, feels like yesterday.

[drivingduck]

I love How the Evolution of the track in the games also workes as a time line

[Hatosan_]

This video was absolutely beautiful and so well put together!

[simmerdowntom]

Crazy what you can buy for £700... Alpha Romeo GT.... also... Gran Turismo music is the best

[deanothemanc]

Superb video, loved the segment referencing the history and previous versions. Dare I say it, I might just dust down the old ps4 pro and give this another go.