Forza Horizon 5 News

[p]Four supercars are about to jump onto the field and compete for your vote. Pick your favorite pair of track toys and vote in-game. [/p][p][/p][p]The first hyper team this week starts with a hero of the LM GTE-pro class built to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford’s iconic win at Le Mans in 66: the 2016 Ford #66 Ford Racing GTLM Le Mans. Boasting a power-to-weight ratio of nearly two and a 2.5 turbo engine that amasses 380 horsepower, the 2013 Donkervoort D8 GTO completes this first team of track superstars. [/p][p][/p][p]The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R, a high-power endurance racer, starts the lineup for the second team this week. A mighty 4.2-liter engine powers this built-for-performance beast. Completing the second team is the 2016 Lotus 3-Eleven, a car that’s all thrill and no roof! This British icon is powered by a phenomenal 3.5 supercharged V6 engine that produces 410 bhp. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p] [/p][p]The 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 is the 911 RS’s evolution, including 50 additional horsepower thanks to its redesigned airflow and larger displacement. This car was built for Porsche fans who love to take their cars to the track and experience their true potential.  [/p][p]Lighter, fiercer, and bolder than its predecessor, the RS 4.0 puts together an elegant look with exciting power for hardcore fans of beating the clock. Only 600 units of this car were made, all of them sold out as fast as this car can go around the track, and now you can have your go in one of them unlocking it for 20 PTS until September 18 on the Festival Playlist. [/p][p]Which side are you leaning on with your builds on this car? [/p][p] [/p][p]

SERIES REWARDS   [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S   [/p]
• [p]160 PTS: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 by Gunther Werks [/p]

[p]  SPRING REWARDS   [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0  [/p]
• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

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[/p][p] [/p][p]You can also start gathering points to unlock your new favorite road trip drive: the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S. This superb sedan is equipped with a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that puts 603 horsepower at your disposal. [/p][p]Get ready for a speedy launch and supreme acceleration with the all-wheel drive system featured in this luxury drive. However, if sharp corners come your way and you wish to take them a little differently, you can engage the Drift Mode included in the car to shut down the power on the front wheels and go for some spins! [/p][p]Earn 80 PTS on the Festival Playlist to unlock the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S until October 2.  [/p][p]There are even more rewards to unlock during this Summer season, take a look below: [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

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

For this week's theme, we'd like to see some wildlife! Screenshot entries must include an animal.  Deadline for entries Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 10:00 AM (PT) / 5:00 PM (UTC)[/p][p][/p][p]To Enter: [/p]

• [p]Compose your screenshot using the in-game photo mode, making sure to meet the competition theme requirements mentioned above.[/p]
• [p]Take the photo and position the Forza Horizon 5 watermark in any corner. [/p]
• [p]Save the photo.[/p]
• [p]Go to your Photo Gallery within the Creative Hub menu and load the photo.[/p]
• [p]Hide the UI and press the Steam screenshot key (default F12).[/p]
• [p]Upload the screenshot to the Forza Horizon 5 Steam Community Hub.[/p]
• [p]Finally, drop a link to your screenshot in this forum thread: Steam Screenshot Contest: September 9th :: Forza Horizon 5 Events & Announcements[/p]

[p][/p][p]*(Barn Find, Accolade, or DLC cars cannot be chosen).[/p][p][/p][p]Event cover image provided by GlamPotatoStar.[/p]

This week we have four off-road specialists! By design or customization, these cars love dirt, mud and pretty much everything but tarmac. Which team will get your vote?



The first pair is two very different Porsches with one thing in common: they love rally events. Take the 2023 Porsche 911 Rallye, which has everything that makes a 911 superb, while adding a complete off-road package to take on the most extreme races on the planet. Its companion is no slack either. The 2018 Porsche Macan LPR Rally Raid was custom built to compete in one of the toughest motorsport classes ever.



Their opponents might be smaller but make up for it with agility and precision! Starting with the 2017 Ford #14 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing GRC Fiesta, this all-wheel drive rallycross car is perfect for cross country events on the Horizon Festival! Completing the pair is one of the most dominating contenders of the Rally Dakar: the 2013 MINI X-Raid ALL4 Racing Countryman.

[p]It’s the final week of the Forza Horizon 5 Summer Party and we’re ending it on a high exhaust note. Put your pedal to the metal and unlock the final rewards this series has for you. [/p][p][/p][p]Feel the sting of Dodge’s follow up to the wonderful Plymouth RoadRunner. Loaded with a mighty 7.0-liter Hemi engine, unlock the 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee for 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist. The Super Bee was designed by Harvey J. Winn who submitted the design for an internal contest, but we were the real winners with this machine! [/p][p]Unlock the Super Bee and take it for a spin in the last week of Summer Party from September 04 until September 11! [/p][p] [/p][p]No series is complete without fresh customization items that will help you look your best. This week, the Forzathon Shop includes the Captive Tee and “Snap!” emote for you to choose! You can also drive home in the 1987 Porsche 959 and the 2018 McLaren 600LT Coupé.    [/p][p]Need more points? Here’s how you can do it (and how to earn more rewards) this week! [/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: 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee [/p]

• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

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