Mazda LM55 Vision GranTurismo revealed

Mazda has pulled the virtual covers off its Gran Turismo concept christened - the Mazda LM55 Vision GranTurismo. The car has been developed to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Gran Turismo (GT) video game series.

Mazda now joins the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Infiniti and Volkswagen in releasing a virtual sports car concept developed for the driving simulator game – GT6 in collaboration with the Polyphony Digital - the game's developer.

The Japanese automaker states that the new Mazda LM55 blends agility and elegance with power and grace. The car features the company’s Kodo design language particularly at the front section. Mazda also claims influence from its famed rotary-powered 787B racer that took overall victory at the 1991 Le Mans 24 Hours.

Though, Mazda has not revealed further details on the car as of now, the LM55 is said to feature a carbonfibre monocoque chassis and advanced drivetrain technology that offers power, efficiency and durability.

The virtual concept is available for download now via a free Holiday Season update.