Forza Horizon 5 News

The eternal car fan debate resurges this week at the Horizon Backstage! Are you Team Porsche or Team Ferrari? Which horse will take the win this week?



Team Porsche starts its lineup with the 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, a stronger and lighter version of the GT3 RS built for those who enjoy the smell of tires burning at the track on the weekend. Completing the team comes the 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 by Gunther Werks: a reimagined version of the 993 and Gunther Works’s first custom creation.



The Maranello locals start the game with the 2020 Ferrari F8 Tributo, a moving homage to the 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine crowned as Ferrari’s most powerful. Team Ferrari closes out this week’s bout with the 2014 Ferrari California T, a gorgeous convertible with the heart of a GT champion.

[p]Get your cameras ready to shoot your favorite Bentley vehicles! [/p][p]Take your best pictures of the 1991 Bentley Turbo R, 2016 Bentley Bentayga, 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports, or the 2021 Bentley Flying Spur, individually or as a group using Photo Mode, and share them on Instagram with #BentleyFH5.  [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]All cars will be gifted throughout the day via the Gift Tab in the Message Center, so that every player can participate! [/p][p]The best photos will be featured on Bentley's & Forza Horizon 5's official social accounts.[/p]

[p]Not all tracks are created equally; some of them are filled with dirt and stuff that’s, well, not tarmac. However, you will be pleased to know that your off-roading track day experience won’t be limited to regular roads, as the 2023 Porsche 911 Rallye is now available to unlock until October 23. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Rally isn’t only in this car’s name; you can also find traces of what this 911 was meant to do all over its body. To start, the Rallye’s suspension has been lifted by 2 inches, and an extra 1.2 inches can be added whenever needed. Look at this Porsche’s shoes, and you’ll find a set of Pirelli Scorpion tires built to be used on any terrain. [/p][p]With the same 3.0-liter flat-six engine that you can find inside a Carrera GTS, the Rallye can reach 100 kph in just over 3 seconds. [/p][p]With a fantastic engine, all-wheel drive, and a complete off-road package, the Rallye is ready to take on any road imaginable and become a champion. [/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: 2023 Porsche 911 Rallye  [/p]
• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Round and round you’ll go to the Oval Track taking over the Stadium once more during all four weeks of Horizon Track Day. [/p][p]During the second week of this series, once you are done doing laps and scoring times around the oval, find and smash 10 of the returning Helmet Piñata Collectibles inside the Oval Track to complete the Safety First Challenge on this week’s Festival Playlist. [/p][p]The tracks are waiting for you! Take a look at every challenge available to complete this week: [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]This week’s pairs are ready to take the Horizon Festival by storm! Lightning storm, that is. Both teams feature an exciting electric SUV and an exuberant hypercar to take to the track. Which team are you choosing this time? Make sure to cast your vote starting today! [/p][p][/p][p]Hiding tremendous power with an everyday look, the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is the electric SUV that kicks off the first team’s lineup! Powered by a powerful 5.0-liter V8 and capable of reaching neck-breaking speeds at the blink of an eye, the 2012 Ascari KZ1R completes this week’s first team! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Porsche’s racing heritage embedded on an electric SUV, the second team entering the Horizon Backstage Vote starts with the 750-horsepowered 2023 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S. Closing out this week’s lineup is a car you do not want to drive if you want to keep your hairstyle intact! Capable of reaching 120 mph in just over eight seconds, it’s the 2014 McLaren 650S Spider. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Your new best friend for track days is available to unlock. Gather 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist until November 14 to get the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS’s engine running! [/p][p]The GT3 RS is everything you love about a 911 but kicked up a notch (or maybe two). Packed with a 4-liter six-cylinder engine, it can produce 518 bhp and 342 lb-ft, allowing it to fly to 100 kph in almost 3 seconds. [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Engineers behind this project brought ideas from F1 and applied them to this car, which led to improvements such as the 88 lbs of downforce this car makes, as well as the aerodynamic improvements in its body kit and adjustable wing. [/p][p]Made from lightweight materials from front to back, this Porsche was designed to obliterate tracks with you at the wheel. [/p][p]More race-y rewards are coming for the next four weeks! Which one are you looking forward to the most? [/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: 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS [/p]
• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]First place at two iconic endurance racing events, and now this car is looking to take the gold from the Horizon Festival’s racing events. [/p][p]The 2017 Porsche #92 GT Team 911 RSR has also scored 4 Teams’ Championships, 2 Constructors’ Championships, and 5 Drivers’ Championships powered by its amazing a 3.9-liter flat-six engine that produces 504 bhp and 360 lb-ft of torque. [/p][p]This week is your first chance to score 80 PTS on the Festival Playlist and unlock a soon-to-be endurance racing legend! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]