Gran Turismo 4 is a racing video game for the Sony PlayStation 2, released in 2004. The fourth installment of the critically acclaimed Gran Turismo series, the game continues the tradition of authentic simulation gameplay. Players get to choose from a vast library of over 700 real-world cars from a range of eras and manufacturers, and race them on a multitude of accurately designed tracks from around the globe. The game's immersive career mode, realistic graphics, vehicle customization, and physics-based driving mechanics set a benchmark in the genre of racing video games.