Forza Horizon 5 News

Four cars built for high speeds and competition battle it out for your vote at the Horizon Backstage! Which super powered pair are you choosing this week?

The first car in this battle is the most powerful M series car ever created – the 2022 BMW M5 CS. As its name implies, this car is built for competition. Its mighty partner for this week is the 1989 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton – a muscled-up version of the Opel Carlton. Lotus did quite a lot with this car redesigning engine, exterior, suspension, and more.



Their opponents are two American modern muscle cars. The first rider joining this rodeo is the 2022 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, a luxury sedan with a 472 horsepower engine. Rounding up this corner of the battle comes a reworked and reimagined Mustang – the 2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra.



Which team is going to take the win this week? The choice is yours to make! Vote in-game until August 28!

[p]Summer Party has started in Forza Horizon 5! You can drive around Mexico in the 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT. Considered the most famous Australian car abroad as the star of Mad Max and the first all-Australian designed car from Ford, the XB Falcon delivers a snarling 300 horsepower from its 351 “Cleveland” V8. With less than 1,000 XB GT hardtops produced, this iconic Australian muscle car is a rare bird.  [/p][p][/p][p]This is the first week you can start earning points to unlock the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J, a roofless version of the Aventador with reduced weight, added Carbonskin technology, and a ton of power at the tip of your toes. [/p][p]Have you encountered any issues with the latest playlist? Let us know on the Troubleshooting Hub. [/p][p] [/p][p]Here’s a closer look at the events and rewards in this week’s Festival Playlist. Yours to unlock by Thursday, August 21. [/p][p]SERIES REWARDS [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J [/p]

• [p]160 PTS: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL [/p]

[p]SEASON REWARDS [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT [/p]

• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

[p]Over in the Forzathon Shop, this week’s stock includes the 1926 Bugatti Type 35 C and the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, as well as Minecraft Theme Car Horn and Red Round Shades. [/p][p] [/p]

[p]The barbecue continues to sizzle as the Summer Party enters its second week at Horizon Mexico! [/p][p][/p][p]The smallest member of this family of rewards is here with the option to take the roof away and enjoy the sun. Drive the amazing 2017 Abarth 124 Spider as you unlock it with 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. This little car born out of the same mold that made the Mazda Miata comes with a delicious, turbocharged engine. [/p][p]You have until August 28 to unlock your new favorite summer ride! [/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p]This week the Forzathon Shop features an old-timey speedster (with massive steampunk vibes), the Napier Railton straight out of 1933. Bask in the glory of its W12 engine that can amass 580 bhp! [/p][p]You will also be able to find the stunning 2019 Ferrari 488 Pista. The iconic hood, magnificent racing stripes, and the mightiest V8 Ferrari had ever made, make this a must have for lovers of the Prancing Horse and motorheads alike. The Air Guitar emote and Orange Race Suit clothing item will also be available to give your character a fresh look. [/p][p]Remember that you still have two more weeks to earn 80 PTS and unlock the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J! [/p][p]Want your dream ride to be featured in Forza Horizon 5? Upvote your favorites on the Suggestions Hub. Have you encountered any issues with the latest update? Let us know on the Troubleshooting Hub. [/p][p] [/p][p]Coming right up, a list of all the rewards and challenges you will be able to unlock until August 3: [/p][p]SERIES REWARDS  [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2012 Lamborghini Aventador J [/p]

• [p]160 PTS: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL [/p]

[p]SEASON REWARDS  [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 2017 Abarth 124 Spider [/p]

• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

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[p]Fun comes in all shapes and sizes, specially if you are looking at this week’s Horizon Backstage Vote lineup. You have until August 21 to vote – may the best pair win! [/p][p]Your first team of David and Goliath cars starts with a truck with an unmatched legacy of climbing rocks and running on mud. Get a hold of the Fox suspension and off-road capability of the 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. With the body of a minivan but the heart of a compact, the first team is completed with the 2013 Wuling Sunshine S, one of the world’s best-selling cars ever! [/p][p][/p][p]The already night-invulnerable Land Cruiser gets even more hardcore with a makeover by the Arctic Trucks team. Captaining this team, is the 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser Arctic Trucks AT37. The ying to all-terrain yang comes in the shape of a revived classic – the 2015 MG MG3. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Vote for your favorite team today! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Win a car*, 500,000 Credits, or 2 Super Wheelspins in this week's Screenshot Contest!

No theme this week. It's a free for all! Drop your best screenshot.

Deadline for entries Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 10:00 AM (PT) / 5:00 PM (UTC)

To Enter:


Compose your screenshot using the in-game photo mode, making sure to meet the competition theme requirements mentioned above.
Take the photo and position the Forza Horizon 5 watermark in any corner.
Save the photo.
Go to your Photo Gallery within the Creative Hub menu and load the photo.
Hide the UI and press the Steam screenshot key (default F12).
Upload the screenshot to the Forza Horizon 5 Steam Community Hub.
Finally, drop a link to your screenshot in this forum thread: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1551360/eventcomments/597408771468369011/

*(Barn Find, Accolade, or DLC cars cannot be chosen).[/p]

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