Mazda has announced the release of the Mazda RX-Vision GT3 Concept virtual race car.

Jointly developed with game development studio Polyphony Digital Inc., the vehicle will be available for download in the racing title Gran Turismo Sport. The RX-Vision GT3 Concept is the newest virtual race car in Sony Interactive Entertainment's driving simulation title, Gran Turismo Sport.

Mazda is aiming to gain more fans by conveying the joy of driving a car to the wide range of people who love digital motorsport.

Through this new digital media, car enthusiasts all over the world can connect online and enjoy the same virtual experience regardless of country, region, language or generation. Mazda hopes to contribute to the expansion of car culture and complement new lifestyles through its support of this new media.

Players who use Mazda vehicles, such as the RX-Vision GT3 Concept, in Gran Turismo Sport will automatically be granted seed rights to participate in the FIA certified Gran Turismo Championship (world tours) to be held in various locations around the world in the 2020 season.