December 3, 2025 – SEGA is thrilled to unveil four classic cars from Project Motor Racing personally recommended by DRAPOJI brand ambassador, pro racer, and top-class sim racer Tatsuhiko Kato, ahead of the game’s launch on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Windows.
Project Motor Racing includes a selection of legendary vehicles that achieved historic feats in the racing world.
Pro Racer Tatsuhiko Kato gives four classic car recommendations, including vehicles from Group C and GT1.
MAZDA 787B
An ultra-responsive, featherweight vehicle boasting incredible handling and a four-rotor engine.
– Comment from Tatsuhiko Kato
In 1991, the Mazda 787B made history as the first Japanese car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The banshee scream from its four-rotor R26B engine is certain to shake you to the core.
This is the epitome of a race car, overflowing with Mazda’s passion and technological expertise.
1990 MAZDA RX-7 GTO
This smooth ride features a balanced chassis, allowing it to excel at cornering and knife-edge precision steering.
– Comment from Tatsuhiko Kato
The RX-7 is the beast that dominated the North American IMSA series. Its four-rotor 13J rotary engine generates up to 600 horsepower, giving off a screech as it speeds down straightaways. Its wide body and lightweight chassis gave it an overwhelming advantage around corners, making it unmatched in its time.
If you want to drive the vehicle that gave Mazda their 100th victory in the IMSA, give it a spin in-game!
GILLET VERTIGO
A masterpiece of lightweight engineering and soul. With its feather-light carbon fiber body and thrillingly agile performance, the Vertigo delivers pure driving pleasure and speed.
– Comment from Tatsuhiko Kato
This rare Belgian race car, officially named the Vertigo Streiff, is known for its bold design. Weighing just 950 kg, it’s powered by a responsive Alfa Romeo 3.0-liter V6 engine for swift acceleration.
Built by an independent manufacturer, you’ll want to hop in the driver’s seat of the car that made waves in the Belgian and FIA GT Championships!
Porsche 911 GT1-98
The quintessential GT1 car. With its mid-mounted 3.2-liter twin-turbo flat-six and carbon fiber chassis, the Porsche 911 GT1 blurred the line between road car and prototype.
– Comment from Tatsuhiko Kato
This car took the win at the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans. Though 911 is in the name, it’s a completely different beast under the hood—sporting a full carbon chassis and a twin-turbo flat-six mid-engine.
Put the pedal to the metal and crush the competition with it in-game!
Tatsuhiko Kato
Born in Toyota City, Aichi, Tatsuhiko Kato serves as the ambassador of Hasegawa Kogyo Co., Ltd’s DRAPOJI brand.
Inspired in his youth by a Mazda RX-7 he saw at Suzuka Circuit, Kato set his sights on becoming a professional racer. After making a name for himself as a Japanese representative in international Gran Turismo tournaments, he transitioned into real-world motorsports. In 2024, he claimed the championship title in the Roadster Party Race with CABANA RACING, and in 2025, he joined MAZDA SPIRIT RACING to compete in the Super Taikyu series.