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Astonishing looks, name, and build are the three clues we needed to figure out we were heading into hypercar territory. But in case you still had a couple doubts, take a look inside the 2012 Pagani Huayra and awe in the tribute to speed that is its twinturbo 6.3 - liter V12 engine to convince yourself.

The Huayra is built to be striking to look at as well as very efficient. Its hand-assembled lightweight body is the best aerodynamic pair for its massive engine. Every detail that went into designing this car such as using a single clutch to save weight or fitting a titanium exhaust was made thinking about its total weight and how the air flows when it drives. No wonder Pagani decided to name this one after an ancient god of wind.

Unlock this monstrous car for 20 PTS on the third week of Community Choice until January 25!

Let us know what you’d like to see in Forza Horizon 5 in the future. Send your ideas and suggestions to our team through the Suggestions Hub.

If you into any issue on this update or others in the future, tell us about them on the Troubleshooting Hub.

SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
  
• 160 PTS: 2021 Porsche 911 GT3

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 2012 Pagani Huayra
  
• 40 PTS: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL

Mercedes Benz cars have been recognized for everything ranging from their extraordinary engineering, succulent design, incomparable speed, and astounding looks. The 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL was no different, standing out from other cars of the era by its unique roof. This 280 SL was nicknamed “pagoda” due to the particular shape of the ceiling fitted in the convertible.

Not a particularly strong competitor out of the box but try swapping that engine and adding race accessories and you might be on the right path to create a top-of-the-line racer.

Unlock and let your mind go wild with the 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL for 40 PTS until January 25.



[h2]Introducing Forza Newsletters[/h2]

We know our players like to keep up with the latest events in the world of Forza across a variety of sources, from our official social and community channels, in-game messages and livestreams to our blogs on Forza.net.


We’re adding newsletters as a new way to stay up to date with everything related to Forza. We expect to deliver these around once a month via email, and they will feature the latest news from our game teams for both Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport, all in one place.

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Sign up today and get the latest Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport news delivered to your inbox every month.

We know our players like to keep up with the latest events in the world of Forza across a variety of sources, from our official social and community channels, in-game messages and livestreams to our blogs on Forza.net.

Today we’re adding newsletters as a new way to stay up to date with everything related to Forza. We expect to deliver these around once a month via email, and they will feature the latest news from our game teams for both Forza Horizon and Forza Motorsport, all in one place.

Sign up at forza.net/newsletter and if you later decide that you no longer wish to receive these emails, there is an option to unregister at forza.net/myforza.

We plan to send out the first newsletter soon. Once you’ve read through it, if you have any recommendations on how we can make it better and more useful for you moving forward, you can share that feedback with us on the Forza Suggestions Hub.

A super extreme hyper car arrives as this week’s 20 PTS reward. Born in Sweden, the 2006 Koeniggsegg was built to complete in the top echelon of automotive history.

This car is as light as you can find, incorporating Kevlar, aluminum, and carbon fiber to squeeze the best performance out of the blazing 4.7 supercharged engine homecooked in Sweden specially for this car. Light body and a quaking engine make this car reach above 300 KM/h when you step on that pedal.

Unlock this striking rarity on the second week of Community Choice.

If you have any suggestions to make the Forza Horizon 5 experience better than it has been, visit our Suggestions Hub and let us know!

Contact the team on the Troubleshooting Hub if you see any issues with this new update or its features.

This week’s rewards will be available to unlock until January 18. Which one are you going for first?

SERIES REWARDS

• 80 PTS: 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO
  
• 160 PTS: 2021 Porsche 911 GT3

SPRING REWARDS

• 20 PTS: 2006 Koeniggsegg CCX
  
• 40 PTS: 2016 W Motors Lykhan Hypersport

Consider yourself of the luckiest people in the world if you ever cross your eyes with the 2016 W Motors Lykhan Hypersport, this car was built to become one of the most exclusive and fastest cars of our era.

Driving one is an even bigger pleasure, this exotic racer comes with a 3.7-liter flat-6 engine that produces 740 bhp and allows you to reach 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds.

Become a member of the exclusive Lykhan owners club by unlocking yours for 40 PTS on the Festival Playlist.

The votes are in!

We asked what previous reward cars you would like to see featured in this Festival Playlist and now the results will show up on Community Choice’s Autoshow featuring your picks from the poll we completed a couple months ago.

The selection of returning cars includes:

• 1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer
  
• 2010 Aston Martin One-77
  
• 2021 Lamborghini Sian Roadster
  
• 2021 Rimac Nevera
  
• 2010 Ferrari 599XX
  
• 1971 Porsche #23 917/20
  
• 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso1990
  
• 1967 Ferrari #24 Ferrari Spa 330 P4
  
• 2018 Italdesign Zerouno
  
• 1965 Peel Trident

Please be mindful that these Autoshow cars will only be available for purchase starting January 30.

[h2]Festival Playlist[/h2]

Eight exclusive cars are here to stir up the Horizon Festival!

Conquer the different races and challenges each week has to offer and unlock super cars from the past and present in these four weeks of Festival Playlist.

[h3]2011 McLaren 12C Coupé[/h3]

Earn 20 PTS during Week 1 “Summer” Season on the Community Choice Festival Playlist. Available from January 4 until January 11

The first car created from top to bottom by McLaren and the first road-legal car they made after the legendary McLaren F1, the 2011 McLaren 12C Coupé is everything you would expect of a roar super car built with Formula 1 technology.

All the F1 technology you could fit into a supercar is found in the 12C; ranging from the carbon fiber chassis to the steer-braking system, the pedigree of the 12C is impeccable and very noticeable.

The McLaren 12C doesn’t stray away from the automotive accomplishments of its one-seater cousins and you can have your own go at this superbly engineered vehicle on Community Choice.

[h3]2008 Aston Martin DBS[/h3]

Whether you are working as a secret agent or just looking for a car to set unbeatable times in, the 2008 Aston Martin DBS is your best sidekick to accomplish both of those goals.

510 horsepower and a license to speed, the Aston Martin DBS’s V12 engine can take it from 0 – 100 kmh in 4.3 seconds. Enough to foil any lurking evil plan that requires high-speed chasing.

The looks of a gentleman and the power to snake through opponents all in one charismatic package. A ride on the DBS will have you calling it Sir as you sprint through the Horizon Festival in this piece of car royalty.

[h3]2006 Koeniggsegg CCX[/h3]

Earn 20 PTS during Week 2 “Autumn” Season on the Community Choice Festival Playlist. Available from January 11 until January 18

One Swedish boy woke up one day and wondered how to make a car that could outrun the McLaren F1, a formidable task. Fast forward to 2006 and that dream came to reality; its name was Koeniggsegg CCX.

806 horsepower produced by a 4.7-liter supercharged V8 brewed personally by the people of Koeniggsegg. A body made of Kevlar, aluminum, and carbon fiber. All that put together makes you wonder if you were meant to drive this car or fly it.

Owner of many records at several tracks, the Koeniggsegg CCX is an automotive legend with dreams of speed as its real fuel.

[h3]2016 W Motors Lykhan Hypersport[/h3]

Four countries put their best men on the task of creating one of the world’s most exclusive cars. Considered a myth by many, the ultra-rare 2016 W Motors Lykhan Hypersport’s power on the track is worth going on an epic quest to find.

Designed with aerodynamics that make the most use out of the middle-mounted 3.7 - liter flat - 6 engine that powers this monster with 740 bhp. All of that thought and engineering makes the Lebanese signature car able to reach 100 kmh from standstill in just 2.9 seconds.

Putting your eyes on a Lykhan used to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but now you can unlock and drive your own legendary supercar through the Horizon Festival.

[h3]2012 Pagani Huayra[/h3]

Earn 20 PTS during Week 3 “Winter” Season on the Community Choice Festival Playlist. Available from January 18 until January 25

Being the follow-up to the Pagani Zonda is no easy feat. To help the 2012 Pagani Huayra successfully accomplish that task, they equipped it with a Mercedes – sourced twinturbo 6.3 - liter V12 engine that was designed to be used with the Huayra only.

Speaking about design, every choice made in the creation process of this car was taken to make it the best hypercar available. A titanium exhaust was fitted to make the engine lighter, it uses a single disc clutch to save 70 kg of weight. And the looks are not only what you’d expect from the Italian maker, they also maximize aerodynamics like the vents molded directly into the structure and its signature reverse wing.

Named after the Quechua god of wind, the Huayra has come to run like a gust and pass other racers like a breeze.

[h3]1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL[/h3]

Mercedes-Benz SL line has generations of amazing sports cars with a legacy has spawned amazing pieces through several generations. The last model to enter the SL lineup was convertible like no other, the 280 SL was nicknamed the “Pagoda” after its iconic roof styling.

The 280 SL was fitted with a 2.8 - liter straight six engine, ideal for the person looking to spice up their weekends or their trips to work. Who knows, a cheeky engine swap and some other modifications and you might have your hands into a racer capable of going toe-to-toe with modern GT cars.

Start tweaking, driving, and racing the Mercedes-Benz 280 SL unlocking it on the third week of Community Choice.

[h3]2016 Spania GTA Spano[/h3]

Earn 20 PTS during Week 4 “Spring” Season on the Community Choice Festival Playlist. Available from January 25 until February 1

The 2016 Spania GTA Spano was produced to make the dream of their director come true: to create an exclusive, fast, and elegant sports car.

Born and raised in Spain, the Spano is a purebred hypercar. Boasting a V10 Twinturbo 7.9 - liter engine that could make the go from 0-100 kmh in just 2.9 seconds. This puts the Spano on par with any of its more famous hypercar equals.

As for exclusivity, only 99 GTA Spanos were produced, so your chances of ever seeing one were close to none, until now that you can unlock and drive the 2016 Spania GTA Spano as one of the final rewards of the Festival Playlist.

[h3]1969 FIAT Dino 2.4 Coupe[/h3]

Two of Italy’s greatest car designers put their brains together to create a timeless classic. Designed by Bertone, the 1969 FIAT Dino 2.4 Coupe puts the best of Italian racing heritage and mass production cars together.

The 1969 version of the Dino made several upgrades to previous models such as the ZF transmission in charge of bringing the power provided by a 2.4-liter V6 engine that was fitted on the Dino. The name of the game for this Italian classic was “torque” which it could produce tons of and made it better suited for everyday driving.

Italian style, build, and power drive this car forward and made it one to be remembered for ages to come.

[h2]What’s next[/h2]

Lunar New Year is upon us!

Celebrate the coming of the first new moon in the next series: Lunar New Year.

Make circles around the amazing makeover the Stadium gets during this new update.

We sent out a list of options for returning props, cars, decorations, events, and more, then we let our community decide on what they wanted to see for this new series. So now we are travelling back in time to bring some of your favorite reward cars, challenges, and stunts into the Horizon Festival in this collaborative update!

[h2]Release Notes & Game Fixes [/h2]

The following list details some of the fixes and changes we are implementing with this new update.

• Community-chosen types of activities/rewards in the Festival Playlist
  
• Returning Evolving World Neon Decorations in Open World and Races
  
• Returning Neon Drone Show and Neon H cube collectible
  
• 4 Community-made liveries featured in the Festival Playlist Photo Challenge tiles:
  
  
  
  • Week 1 Photo Challenge - Livery by “EaglezRock”
    
  • Week 2 Photo Challenge - Livery by “FormFirm”
    
  • Week 3 Photo Challenge - Livery by “NoMagix”
    
  • Week 4 Photo Challenge - Livery by “STEADYY”
• 2 Community-designed Badges
  
  
  
  • Badges designed by “soupmcpasta” (on the Forza Forums)
    
  • 16 Returning Evolving World PR Stunts
• Unlockable cars (Available from January 4th onwards)
  
  
  
  • 8 Festival Playlist Reward Cars
    
  • 10 Previous Exclusive Reward cars added to the Autoshow (voted by players)

You can find a list of issues we are currently investigating here. The Troubleshooting Hub is always open for you to leave any reports you have.

[h2]Returning favorites hit the Horizon Festival. [/h2]


From rewards to decorations, this series is filled with some of the community’s favorite moments of Forza Horizon 5.

Take a look at the returning hits that will show up during Community Choice.

[h3]Bright Lights, Big Festival. [/h3]


The Horizon Festival has a glow up with the return of the bright neon lights to the Horizon Festival.

Aeródromo en la Selva’s glowing snake pattern on its landing strip makes a triumphant return from the Midnight racers update back in March.

Not only is this getting a glow-up, but you will also be able to see a drone show displaying a bullseye at the end of the track. Run off the track and aim for the center!

More drones equal more fun, so we are also hosting a drone show on Dunas Blancas. The drones will be visible from the Expansion fast-travel location in Mexico.

Another bright hit returns to the Horizon Festival, drive across Valle de las Ranas during the Autumn season to smash and collect the returning Neon Cube Collectible and complete the “Best in Poll” challenge.

[h3]Throwback Stunts. [/h3]

Sixteen stunts are making a flashy comeback on Community Choice.

We are bringing back all of the PR Stunts that have been previously available for one more chance at completing them.

Here’s a breakdown of every stunt returning to Forza Horizon 5:

• 4 Danger Signs:
  
  
  
  • Salto de Rio
    
  • San Juan Jump
    
  • Ranas Saltarinas
    
  • Metal Bird
• 6 Trailblazers:
  
  
  
  • Cruse de Granja
    
  • River Rapids
    
  • Festival Descend
    
  • Jungle Traversal
    
  • Over the Dune
    
  • Desert Descent
• 2 Speed Zones
  
  
  
  • Green Hills
    
  • River Run
• 4 Speed Traps
  
  
  
  • Tulum
    
  • Pantano Pass
    
  • East Resort
    
  • Horizon Baja Speed Trap

[h2]For the Community, By the Community. [/h2]

We know the members of our community are amazing creators, and so we could not miss out on the chance to put the spotlight on some of their best work.

Community Choice will feature badges and photo challenges that make use of the community’s amazing creativity and passion for the game.

[h3]Wear Them with Pride. [/h3]

Two community-made badges made it into this series to unlock.

• Unlock the “Working Together” Badge by obtaining the 2020 Nissan GT-R NISMO during Community Choice.
  
• Obtain the “Making Your Mark” Badge getting the 2011 McLaren 12C Coupé while Community Choice is live.

Both of these badges were designed by community member Soupmcpasta who has both amazing skills in badge creation and a magnificent culinary taste.

[h3]Look at the Camera and Say “Speeeeed” [/h3]

Community Choice’s Photo Challenges are supercharged with a dose of community fuel. All four of this month’s photographic quests will have you traveling through the jungle, beach, and the city in cars featuring liveries created by our community:

• Week 1 Photo Challenge - #Lambolights - Livery by “EaglezRock”
  
• Week 2 Photo Challenge - #ShowingOff - Livery by “FormFirm”
  
• Week 3 Photo Challenge - #BeachSavvy - Livery by “NoMagix”
  
• Week 4 Photo Challenge - #SpaceAgeDesign Livery by “STEADYY”

Celebrate the creativity and participation of our wonderful community with a portrait featuring their hard work in livery form.

[h2]What’s next[/h2]

Lunar New Year is upon us!

Celebrate the coming of the first new moon in the next series: Lunar New Year.

Make circles around the amazing makeover the Stadium gets during this new update.