It took me 2+ years to reach max level 🏆🏎️🙌

I have been consistently playing Gran Turismo 7 ever since it released on March 4, 2022. It is hands-down, my favorite racing game of all time and without a doubt one of my Top 10 favorite games ever. I have close to 130 total hours played and that total is split evenly between racing and livery creation.

As I’ve been playing GT7, the grind to earn credits is something that kind of just happens on its own. The more races I win, the more credits earned. As you add new cars to your collection, your collector level increases. The max level is 50 and that requires a car collection total of 50 million credits.

It took me quite a long time, but I have finally reached collector level 50. Ironically, the car that pushed me past the threshold was a 3 million credit Bugatti Chiron, which I earned through a roulette ticket I gained from completing assigned weekly races. This is the most expensive car which I’ve earned for free. It’s fitting that it was the one to allow me to reach LVL 50.

I knew I couldn’t leave my Bugatti Chiron plain and got right to work on a livery design. Since this car is so luxurious, I decided to focus on the famous luxury brand Louis Vuitton. My mom has always been a big fan of LV, so I’ve grown accustomed to the iconic pattern they use on their purses since I’ve been seeing them since I was a child. I used this famed pattern to create a clean, yet striking livery design.

After completing my Bugatti Chrion’s Louis Vuitton design, I jumped over to Gran Turismo 7’s deep photo mode, called GT Scapes, to capture some next-level images of my finished product.

The crème, brown, and gold color scheme looks so freaking sexy to me. I cannot get over how good this car looks. It feels even better that I didn’t have to burn 3 million credits to get it.

Just in case you are not aware why this card is so important, let me explain further. The Bugatti Chiron is a high-performance luxury sports car produced by the French automobile manufacturer Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. The Chiron was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2016 as the successor to the Bugatti Veyron. Named after the Monegasque driver Louis Chiron, the Chiron represents the pinnacle of Bugatti’s engineering prowess and craftsmanship.

Under the hood, the Bugatti Chiron boasts an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 engine that delivers an astonishing 1,479 horsepower and 1,180 lb-ft of torque. This engine configuration allows the Chiron to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 261 mph (420 km/h). However, in 2019, a modified version of the Chiron, known as the Chiron Super Sport 300+, became the first hypercar to break the 300 mph barrier, reaching a top speed of 304.773 mph (490.484 km/h).

The Chiron’s design emphasizes both aerodynamics and aesthetics. The car features a distinctive horseshoe-shaped front grille, flanked by LED headlights that give it an aggressive look. The C-shaped design element on the sides serves both a visual and functional purpose, channeling air towards the engine to enhance cooling. Inside, the Chiron offers a blend of luxury and technology with high-quality materials such as leather, carbon fiber, and aluminum, along with advanced infotainment systems and customizable options to suit individual tastes.

Bugatti limits the production of the Chiron to ensure exclusivity, with only 500 units planned for production. Each Chiron is highly customizable, with buyers able to choose from a vast array of colors, materials, and finishes to create a bespoke vehicle. The attention to detail in the craftsmanship and the level of personalization available underscore Bugatti’s commitment to delivering a unique ownership experience.

In terms of driving dynamics, the Chiron employs an advanced all-wheel-drive system and a sophisticated suspension setup that can be adjusted to different driving modes. This ensures that the car not only performs exceptionally well on the track but also offers a comfortable and stable ride on regular roads. The braking system, equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes, provides immense stopping power, which is crucial for a car of its performance caliber.

The Bugatti Chiron has garnered significant attention and praise from automotive enthusiasts and critics alike. It stands as a testament to what is achievable in automotive engineering, pushing the boundaries of speed, power, and luxury. The Chiron’s blend of incredible performance, opulent design, and unparalleled exclusivity makes it one of the most coveted and admired hypercars in the world.

Just because I hit the max collector level doesn’t mean I’m anywhere near close to being finished with Gran Turismo 7. I have fun casually playing this game and like that I do not have think about my career progress. The main things I care about are purchasing and racing all of the different cars. Then there is the fact that I’m addicted to designing liveries and then using GT7 Scapes to show off my creations.

There’s a few more photographs of this beauty below. Stay tuned for more custom creations from my time playing Gran Turismo 7.

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