Gran Turismo 5 patch 2.03 available now

Sony and Polyphony Digital has released a new patch 2.03 for Gran Turismo 5. This new update is available for download, and its' size is 225MB. The developer has also revealed the details regarding the new features and content this new update carries.

We have the list below for you. Check it out:

• 12 new My Home theme colors and 12 new wallpapers for [GT Mode] have been added to the game. Please find these from the [My Home Settings]-[My Home Design] menu on the left side of the screen.
• Tire wear speed prediction has been added to the pit stop decisions in B-Spec, to prevent tires from wearing out completely during long races.
• Regenerative braking (which recovers energy by converting kinetic energy into electricity) in electric cars have been made stronger to extend driving distance.
• Electric cars will now also creep forward (as in standard automatic cars) when the brake is released without pressing the accelerator.
• Regarding the Chaparral 2J race car’s performance points, the increased performance factor due to the downforce produced by the fan is now calculated.
• A issue has been corrected where the car would pit in unintentionally during the last lap of a B spec race.

Two New DLC pack:

'Speed Test Pack' DLC

• The Speed Test Pack DLC will add a Speed Test feature to Gran Turismo 5 and will be released for sale on the PlayStation Store from January 17th, 2012. The price of the DLC will be $3.99.
• The new Special Stage Route X Oval track is also included in this pack as a special stage for performing the tests. Measure the performance of your favorite cars with a variety of test features. When this DLC is purchased, the Special Stage Route X Oval will become available to use in the Arcade Mode, Practice, and in Online races.

'Car Pack 3' DLC

• The latest Car Pack 3 DLC will add more new cars to Gran Turismo 5, and will be released for sale on the PlayStation Store from January 17th, 2012. The price of the DLC will be $5.99.
• Featuring cars from both past and present, it includes Lamborghini's latest flagship model Aventador, Jaguar XJR-9 LM Racecar, Aston Martin V12 Vantage, 66' Volkswagen 1200, Mini Cooper S Countryman, and Nissan Leaf.