The Vision Gran Turismo project just keeps on rolling, as one manufacturer after another delivers high-tech and high-performance concepts for Gran Turismo 6 on PlayStation 3.->ke3735 The latest addition to this lineup of crazy supercars->ke177 is the SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo concept.

There have been some really neat cars to come out of this project, like the 2015 Volkswagen GTI Supersport Vision Gran Turismo and the 2014 Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo, but this one takes the cake. It then smashes the cake into a zillion pieces just to prove how badass it really is.

In all seriousness, with over 2,000 horsepower available and the requirement of a G-suit in the X trim level, this is a digital version of sheer automotive genius. It’s too bad that this concept->ke169 doesn't have a snowball’s chance in hell of making it to the production line in the next 15-plus years.

For those of you who have GT6 on PS3 and feel up to downloading this car, let us know in the comments just how awesome it is to pilot this crazy race car.->ke148

Continue reading my review of the SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo concept

Exterior

Like many of the Vision Gran Turismo concepts, the SRT Tomahawk is an outrageous design that looks far into the future. It’s wide stance, low-slung roof, sleek silhouette, massive air intakes, and active aerodynamics are all something out of a sci-fi movie. In fact, the designers who came up with the initial design were shooting for a performance Dodge->ke28 from the year 2035.

The body isn’t just insanely sexy and super scary at the same time, it is also insanely lightweight. Thanks to lightweight materials, the SRT Tomahawk checks in at just 2,026 pounds in its base S configuration, 1,459 pounds in its GTR-S racing configuration, and 1,658 pounds in its range-topping X configuration.

I spoke earlier about futuristic aerodynamics. In fact, these active components are driven by a pneumatic system that the Tomahawk also uses as a propulsion system. As you can see in the image above, there are plenty of active panels to help control ride height and downforce, and it will even steer the car to a certain extent.

What’s more, a scanning laser system is the eye for this active aero system, as it looks ahead and chooses what panels to deploy depending on the conditions.

Personally, the SRT Tomahawk has become my favorite Vision Gran Turismo concept based solely on looks.

Interior

SRT made little mention of the cabin, but it did say that it is a single-seat configuration. Other than that little bit of info, your guess on the interior is as good as mine.

I picture an equally futuristic cabin with touchscreens everywhere and plenty of racing->ke447 gadgetry to fine-tune the engine and chassis. I wouldn’t expect anything too awfully flashy, just a stripped-out cockpit with plenty of lightweight materials.

Drivetrain

Sure, the body of the Tomahawk is awesome, but the real story here is the powertrain. This digital concept makes use of a wide-angle 7.0-liter V-10 engine to power the rear wheels, and a pneumatic powertrain for the front wheels. What’s more, this dual-engine setup is available in three states of tune.

The entry-level S version checks in with its V-10 engine producing 792 horsepower and its pneumatic engine putting out an additional 215 ponies for grand total of 1,007 horsepower and a top speed in excess of 250 mph. The GTS-R model’s 7.0-liter engine produces 1,137 horsepower and its pneumatic system adds another 313 horses for a total of 1,450 horsepower.

The GTS-R model tops out at over 300 mph. Finally, the X model tops the range with 2,168 horsepower coming from its V-10 engine and 422 horses coming from the pneumatic system for a total of 2,590 horsepower. The X version tops out at 404 mph and requires a G-suit to prevent passing out while driving it.

While the horsepower that the pneumatic system adds is great, that is not its only task. As I mentioned before, it activates the active aerodynamic panels, but it also is responsible for adjusting the air springs for optimal handling. This pneumatic system gets its compressed air in three ways: pre-race charging, regenerative brake energy, and from excess power created by the engine.

Drivetrain Specifications

Conclusion

To call the SRT Tomahawk Vision Gran Turismo Concept anything other than sheer automotive brilliance is a disservice. Sure, it may never see the production line, but that body, the engine, and the insane speed is a force to be reckoned with in the digital racing world. Now I can’t wait until 2035 rolls around to see if this ever becomes a production model.