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Feel Luxurious in the Truly Elegant 2021 Lexus LC 500

It’s the first week of Midnights at Horizon! Now is the perfect chance for you and your Convoy to soak in the neon-transformed airfield south of Mexico and discover epic drone shows, the Neon Lights Tank and extended nighttime available until June 19.



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This week is all about luxury driving with the 2021 Lexus LC 500 available to unlock for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. The 2021 spec features cornering assist with braking control, so you can maximize its 5.0-liter, naturally aspirated V8 with confidence. Once unlocked, the Horizon Festival mechanic can get it fitted with an optional Liberty Walk body kit – available from the Tuning & Upgrades menu.

You have until Thursday, June 05 to secure this week’s rewards on the Festival Playlist with the overall series reward cars available until June 19:



SERIES REWARDS

80 PTS: 2018 DeBerti Ford Mustang GT
160 PTS: 2021 Audi RS 7 Sportback

SEASON REWARDS

20 PTS: 2021 Lexus LC 500
40 PTS: Backstage Pass


The Forzathon Shop is restocked with some unmissable gear. Get the 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione and the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, as well as the Sleepy emote and Grit Reapers Hoodie.

Hit the Lights and the Gas Pedal with the Return of Midnights at Horizon

Extended night cycles and neon light decorations return to the Horizon Festival. Race underneath the neon lights in four champions of the night with the four reward cars returning this series.


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The neon lights return! All racing events will feature neon decorations for the next four weeks. To appreciate the lights further, we have also brought back the extended night cycles in all seasons of Midnights at Horizon.

Aeródromo en la Selva glows once more! Visit this unique location covered in fan-favorite neon decorations for some late night drag racing and a drone show.

Find and smash 10 Neon Light Cube collectibles to complete the Collectibles challenge during the Autumm Season.

Four Neon Light Tanks are scattered through the Horizon Festival. Can you find and photograph them all?

[h2]Festival Playlist [/h2]

Unlock four cars eager to take on a nocturnal street race as this month’s seasonal rewards on the Festival Playlist! Also available to unlock for the next four weeks are Car Horns, Rally Adventure-themed clothing items, and a lot more.

2021 Lexus LC 500


The Lexus LC has been in production since 2017 and has iteratively evolved with each model since then. The 2021 spec trims down on the weight and improves the suspension system to ensure the car feels more connected to the road, offering a more robust and stable driving experience while retaining the luxurious looks and feel that Lexus is known for. In fact, the “LC” stands for “Luxury Coupe,” and the line itself replaced the SC, which was formerly Lexus’ luxury car of choice from 1991 until 2010. Also new for 2021 is cornering assist with braking control, so you can maximize its 5.0-liter, naturally aspirated V8 with confidence. Producing 471-horsepower and 398 lb-ft. of torque at its peak, the LC achieves 0-60mph in only 4.4 seconds and remains a testament to Lexus’ focus of elegance in driving.

2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing


As the larger, more extreme and even faster sibling of the Blackwing duo, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is the V8-powered sports sedan that automotive dreams are made of. Its high-performance numbers are simply astounding with 668-horsepower and 659 lb-ft of torque. That means it’s fast, very fast actually. For top speed, the CT5-V Blackwing breaks the 200mph barrier, while Car and Driver testing has penned in the 0-60mph statistic at 3.6 seconds, with the 100mph target coming in at 7.7 seconds. That’s almost two seconds faster than the CT4-V Blackwing! It’s also sporting the same racing-inspired trimming as its smaller counterpart to deliver incredible downforce and ensure a smooth and nimble drive. Simply put, there’s no lifting this one off the asphalt, until it takes on the more elevated terrain of Forza Horizon 5’s landscapes of course.

2021 Audi RS 6 Avant


Combine a 4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine with the chassis of a station wagon and you get the car that Audi enthusiasts have always desired. Indeed, the 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant is dream come true for fans of the German automaker, and it's backed by high-speed performance numbers that are staggering for a vehicle of its class. Its high-end Tiptronic transmission delivers the engine’s 591 horses to the signature Quattro all-wheel drive system to achieve a top speed of 189mph and it reaches 0-60mph in just 3.5 seconds. With notably aggressive yet nuanced RS-specific styling including a wide body design and flared wheel arches, a classy modern interior, and a large capacity trunk to secure all your road-trip essentials, the RS 6 Avant has it all, and is undoubtedly a road champion in true practicality.

2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing


The successor to the beloved Cadillac ATS-V is here. With a rear-wheel drive platform and a 3.6-liter twin turbocharged V6 engine under the hood, the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing is the next must have addition to your Forza Horizon 5 garage. Or perhaps that title belongs to the more formidable CT5-V Blackwing, which is also coming to the game. Both are excellent choices for cruising and racing around Mexico’s asphalt roads, and with a low-level spoiler and launch control on each, they’re also the perfect choice for drag racing. Power wise, the CT4-V Blackwing delivers 472-horsepower with 445 lb-ft of torque, which means, according to Car and Driver testing, it can go from standstill to 60mph in 4 seconds, and to 100mph in 9.4 seconds. Cadillac estimates a top speed of 189mph. It’s a mean machine in a smaller package to the CT5-V Blackwing, which makes it ideal for just about everything.



Backstage Vote

Each week of the Backstage Vote two pairs of cars racing head-to-head for your vote. Pick your favorite team and the winner will be available for purchase at the Horizon Backstage Shop!

Here’s every matchup coming this series:

Week 1 (22/05 - 29/05): 1969 Fiat Dino Coupe + 1962 Peel P50 VS 1976 Volkswagen Sp-2 + 1975 DS Automobiles DS 23


Week 2 (29/05 - 05/06): 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 by Gunther Werks + 1980 Lotus Esprit Turbo VS 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 + 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT


Week 3 (05/06 - 12/06): 2022 Hyundai Kona N + 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 VS 2022 Ford Focus ST + 2022 BMW iX xDrive50


Week 4 (12/06 - 19/06): 2007 Toyota Hilux Arctic Trucks AT3 + 2016 Renault Clio R.S. 16 Concept VS 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor + 2023 Ford Fiesta ST


Don’t miss out and make sure to vote for your favorite teams!

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Pick the Festival Playlist you want to play! This month you will have to choose between muscle cars or coffee breaks. These are the options to vote for this month and their rewards:

American Automotive:

Series Rewards: 1962 Lincoln Continental, 1966 Chevrolet Nova Super Sport

Weekly Rewards: 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1968 Pontiac Firebird, 1972 Chevrolet K10 Custom, 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire & Backstage Passes.

Horizon Cars & Coffee:

Series Rewards: 2017 Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Coupe, 2010 Aston Martin One-77

Weekly Rewards: 2021 Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae, 1976 Volkswagen SP-2, 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF, 1973 Volkswagen Thing & Backstage Passes.

Explore Castles and Roads with Our EventLab Picks of the Week

These are our recommended EventLab courses to try this week! Thanks to our community of creators for the almost-unlimited supply of amazing scenarios, races, and games.

Try them all and tell us what you think!

You can also submit your own EventLab creations on our official Discord and Forums.

This Week’s Backstage Vote Features Wooden Walls and No Roofs

Every high-speed track superstar is required to have a wagon sidekick; this week features two pairs of speed devils and woody family carriers.

A retro-styled GT racer designed after the many victories of its predecessor; the 2019 Morgan Aero GT takes the lead in the first team available on this week’s Backstage Vote. The second member of this team will take you on the most memorable rides to the beach or forest, it’s the 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Station Wagon.


The next pair of cars is commanded by the 2012 Eagle Speedster, a customized and amped up version of the Jaguar E-Type. It’s chunky ally in this rumble is the British wood tank known as the 1953 Morris Minor Series II Traveler.


Enjoy your family rides or laps around the Horizon Festival’s circuits with any of these two pairs! Vote for your favorite today.

The California’s Elegant Tradition Prevails with this Week’s Reward Car

Almost effortless beauty, classic styling, and impressive power come in this week’s 20 PTS reward car: the look-stealing, jaw-dropping 2014 Ferrari California T.


Mounted in this car is the powerful, twin turbocharged 3855 V8 engine capable of putting out 552 horsepower. F1 inspired technology as well as twin-scroll turbines reduces turbo-lag to almost cero, meaning you’ll enjoy this car’s incredible power as soon as you step on the pedal

The California’s design is as functional as it is appealing. Its size makes its handling capabilities shine even brighter, the engine is mounted closer to the ground which provides a much better center of gravity; finally, its chassis and body are made of aluminum to make it as light as possible.


If you have encountered any issues with this update, please make sure to report it on our Troubleshooting Hub. You will find other known issues we are currently investigating as well.


SERIES REWARDS


  • 80 PTS: 2010 Ferrari 599 GTO
  • 160 PTS: 1969 Ferrari Dino 246 GT


SPRING REWARDS


  • 20 PTS: 2014 Ferrari California T
  • 40 PTS: Backstage Pass



A new selection of cult classics is available to unlock this week on the Festival Playlist. Get your hands on a 1971 Meyers Manx, 1969 Toyota 2000GT, 2017 Volkswagen #34 Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Beetle, and a lot more this week.

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