Sony Computer Entertainment America announced the street date and price for the next title in the massively popular Gran Turismo franchise called Gran Turismo 5 Prolog.

The game will be available on Blu-ray disk for only $39.99 and as a download via the Playstation Store online at the same price on April 17 in the United States. The Blu-ray version will include a behind the scenes HD video called “Beyond the Apex.”

The game features over 60 licensed cars from makers like Ferrari, Audi and Nissan. Graphics will be full 1080p and up to 16 racers will be able to race on the same track online. "Ten years following the introduction of Gran Turismo(TM) on PS one(R), Gran Turismo 5 Prologue delivers the most realistic and technologically advanced racing experience on any platform," said Jeff Reese, director, software marketing, SCEA. "With 1080p graphics, revolutionary online features like Gran Turismo(TM) TV and the new in-cockpit racing view, the world's best-selling racing franchise will once again set the standard for racing games."

Via Playstation