Forza Horizon 5 News

Two pairs, four cars, and ten doors make up this week’s car battle royale. Pick your favorite pair in-game and acquire Backstage Passes each week to unlock cars on Horizon Backstage. Which team is getting your vote this time around?



To start this week’s battle, we welcome the 2020 Hyundai i30N. First introduced to Forza Horizon 5 during the Lunar New Year update, this car features a 2.0-liter engine and a new body kit, making it a solid contender for your favorite hatchback. Everyone’s favorite bubble-shaped car completes the first team; the 2020 Audi TT RS Coupe is an amazing grip built to drive on every track!



Only 250 units of this battle’s next contender were ever built. Please put your hands together for the 2013 Volvo C30 Polestar, Volvo’s unique hatchback made in collaboration with their partner, Polestar. Closing out this week’s contest is a supercharged feline: the 2020 Jaguar F-TYPE SVR. This fantastic cat comes with a 575 bhp and an AWD system to pounce on any track!

[p]New face, same driving sensation, the 2022 Ford Focus ST is this week’s 20 PTS Reward Car. [/p][p]A new hood, badge placement, and front grill start this car’s highlights, then we move to what’s inside: a 2.3-liter turbocharged engine that creates 276 bhp.  [/p][p]However, what we are all looking for when getting inside of a Focus, is the driving experience; of course, the 2022 model does not disappoint, pairing a great engine with larger wheels and sports suspension makes your everyday runs feel like timed laps on a circuit. [/p][p] [/p][p]Unlock this car and create a unique version of this car with the available seven body parts including 2 front bumpers, a rear wing, 2 rear bumpers, a side skirt, and hood. [/p][p]High-powered everyday racers takeover the Horizon Festival’s roads during the next four weeks:  [/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]SERIES REWARDS   [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2023 BMW M2    [/p]
• [p]160 PTS: 2023 Lucid Air [/p]

[p]  SPRING REWARDS   [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 2022 Ford Focus ST  [/p]
• [p] Backstage Pass [/p]

[p] [/p][p] [/p][p]Racing is an art form, or at least that’s what you’ll say with the new Artist Oufit available to unlock this season. [/p][p]To add this dash of color to your collection, complete the #BackToSchool photo challenge on this week’s Festival Playlist. [/p][p]More rewards are coming until November 13, including more outfits and cars. Take a look at the complete list below.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]We have an eclectic roundup this week! All four cars featured in this week’s duel are unique and will definitely give your garage bonus points for style. Take a look and cast your vote in-game today!

[/p][p]Ride all the way to Valhalla in the 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie, the British F1 experience super car fitted with a V12 which Aston Martin calls “a marvel.” Teaming up with modern glory is a blast from the past; the 1939 Maserati 8CTF completes this pair with its retro charm.
[/p][p][/p][p]Their opponents start with a car built and bred for the track. Rejoice in the sound of the 2008 Koenigsegg CCGT’s 5.0-liter V8 engine and its supreme aerodynamic design. A different type of retro ride wraps up this week’s battle; the 2016 Hot Wheels 2Jetz is a jet-powered car designed to drag race and stunt on the orange tracks! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]This week you get the chance to catch a white whale as the 2019 Porsche #70 Porsche Motorsport 935 becomes available to unlock once again as this week’s 20 PTS reward. Kindly nicknamed “Moby Dick”, this car will have you chasing (and achieving) impossible times around the roads of the Horizon Festival. You can see Porsche heritage in the 935’s rear wing endplate LEDs (taken from the 919 Hybrid LMP1), side mirrors taken (from the 911 RSR), and the tailpipes (modelled after the 1968 908) among other historic details. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]A 3.8-litre 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine (also seen in previous Porsche masterpieces) gives the car 700 bhp to toy with around the track and the new aerodynamic design sticks the car close to the ground for maximum grip.  [/p][p]Write your legacy in the 2019 Porsche #70 Porsche Motorsport 935! [/p][p] [/p][p][/p][p]SERIES REWARDS     [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2017 Porsche #92 Porsche GT Team 911 RSR    [/p]
• [p]160 PTS: 2009 Lotus 2-Eleven [/p]

[p]SPRING REWARDS   [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 2019 Porsche #70 Porsche Motorsport 935  [/p]
• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

[p] [/p][p][/p][p]Here’s a rundown of all the challenges and rewards available for you this week. Don’t forget to participate in the events happening on our official Discord, Forums, and social media accounts. [/p][p]Submit your photo creations, timed laps, and even more to compete with our community! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Let's get spooky with this week's Spooky Tune Competition! Submit the Share Code of your most spine-chilling tune for the scariest ride of them all, 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, to this thread for a chance to win a gifted car*, 500,000 Credits, or 2 Super Wheelspins![/p][p] [/p][p]Remember, your tune needs to include "SpookyTune" in its name to be eligible.[/p][p] [/p][p]Contest starts today and ends Wednesday, November 5 10:00 AM (PT) / 5:00 PM (UTC), don't miss out...if you dare![/p][p] [/p][p]*(Barn Find, Accolade, or DLC cars cannot be chosen).[/p]