Polyphony Digital Refreshes Gran Turismo 7’s “Beyond the Apex” Guide

For those who might be new to the Gran Turismo franchise or haven’t explored all of its features, you might be wondering: What exactly is “Beyond the Apex”?

Originally introduced in earlier generations of the game as a premium physical book, Beyond the Apex has evolved into the ultimate, free digital guidebook integrated directly into Gran Turismo 7 . It is a comprehensive encyclopedia that covers everything a motorsport enthusiast could ask for. From the absolute basics of driving techniques and mastering racing lines, to the complex mechanical engineering behind car tuning, suspension setups, and aerodynamics, this guide is a goldmine. Whether you want to shave precious seconds off your lap times or simply dive deeper into automotive culture, it is an essential reading for every virtual driver.

Now, Polyphony Digital has officially updated this invaluable resource. Announced recently on social media, the latest refresh promises “even more content” while specifically highlighting recent revisions made to the game’s physics engine.

You can access the guide by clicking this link:

• Beyond the Apex

Now the guide has been greatly expanded and released on gran-turismo.com!

• CHAPTER 1: Automotive Engineering
• CHAPTER 2: Review: Mechanism
• CHAPTER 3: Review: Tuning & Settings
• CHAPTER 4: How to get started with Gran Turismo
• CHAPTER 5: Photographing Cars

This includes new edits of the physics, mechanics and tuning of cars first published in the “Apex” magazine offered with limited edition versions of the Gran Turismo series in the past, and will deepen your knowledge of cars from the ground up. “

Beyond the APEX” is provided in 8 different languages, and can also be accessed from the in-game menu in our current title, Gran Turismo 7 .

While veteran racers won’t necessarily find massive rewrites to the core driving model or completely fresh data to pore over, the most obvious and welcome changes are in the presentation. The guidebook’s overall layout has been significantly improved. Sections and headers have been cleverly reorganized for a better, more logical flow. Furthermore, the website itself has picked up some light design tweaks, resulting in a much tidier and user-friendly experience.

Whether you are a newcomer looking to understand the deep mechanics behind car tuning or a seasoned veteran wanting to brush up on your racing technique, the newly polished Beyond the Apex is definitely worth your time. The updated guide is currently live and can be accessed directly on the official Gran Turismo website, as well as via the in-game menu.