Sony and Polyphony have announced that Gran Turismo 5 will ship in three different editions, standard, collector’s and “signature.”

The collector’s edition will include the standard game in addition to:

  • Exclusive Special Edition inlay sleeve art
  • 200+ page ‘Apex’ driver’s magazine with hints on driving technique, car tuning, future technologies and more
  • Five Collector’s Edition artcards featuring exclusive artwork
  • In-game ‘ChromeLine’ vehicle pack: five performance-enhanced cars ready to race
  • Exclusive dynamic theme to customize your PS3 XMB

That’s all good and well, but the true Gran Turismo connoisseur – or anyone interested in fabulous prizes – ought to consider the “Signature Edition”. By purchasing this edition, you’ll be in the draw to win a real-life Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in ‘Obsidian Black.’

The only thing this edition doesn’t include, curiously, is a signature.

As well as the game, the ‘Apex’ driver’s magazine and the ChromeLine car pack, you’ll get:

  • An exclusive, branded Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 1:43 scale model car
  • A Gran Turismo leather wallet and metal Gran Turismo key fob
  • A Signature Edition coffee table book featuring the beautiful cars and locations of Gran Turismo
  • A bespoke Gran Turismo 5 USB key with a trailer showing the collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Polyphony that brought the SLS AMG to screen
  • Six additional in-game ‘Stealth’ cars including the McLaren F1 and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and a dynamic theme
  • For those 18 or over and resident in a participating country, the chance to win a real-life Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG – your very own gull-winged, 6.3-litre-engined supercar - in a competition like no other! Full terms and conditions will be made available shortly on www.eu.gran-turismo.com.

You can find pack shots of both the collector's and signature editions below.