Forza Horizon 5 News

This week at the Horizon Backstage Vote, we are hosting another duel between two iconic brands. On the first corner, straight from Germany, with years of experience winning on different tracks around the world, it's BMW! Their opponents are not afraid to get down and dirty, especially to take the win. With one of the most successful rally careers of all time, it's Subaru!

Vote for your favorite team in-game starting today.



Headlining BMW's team is the very best out of the Series 8 model: the 1995 BMW 850CSi. Equipped with high-end electronics (for the time) and the S70B56 5.5-liter V12 engine, this car can amass up to 380 bhp and switch between two driving modes. The second player for the Bavarian squad is the 2010 BMW M3 GTS, a street-legal car with racing pedigree and components, such as its 4.4-liter V8 engine, adjustable suspension, roll bar, front splitter, and adjustable rear wing.



The first car in Team Subaru is no stranger to winning. The 1996 Subaru SVX comes with a 3.3-liter engine that puts out 231 horsepower and has a drag coefficient so low that it matched hypercars of that era. An almost stock version of this car even conquered the Alcan Winter Rally in 1991! Finally, built to celebrate Subaru's impeccable rally legacy, the 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-STi Version is a limited edition piece with only 424 models ever made and sold in Japan, the UK and Australia.

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[/p][p]One of the greatest rally cars ever made comes to the Horizon Festival as the 20 PTS Reward Car from January 1 until January 8. [/p][p]Almost unparalleled driving sensation, a light and agile body, and the classic 2.0 turbocharged engine we love to hear tearing through dirt roads; the entire 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo III is now available to unlock on Forza Horizon 5! [/p][p]This rally sensation is used to standing on podiums having top finishes at WRC Driver’s Championships and Constructor’s Championships, but now it’s ready to roll into mystery solving territory as the first reward for Hidden Horizons. [/p][p]We are solving this case for you; here are the upcoming rewards for this Festival Playlist:   [/p][p]
SERIES REWARDS [/p]

• [p]80 PTS: 2010 Nissan Tsuru [/p]
• [p]160 PTS: 1985 Nissan Safari Turbo[/p]

[p]SPRING REWARDS  [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III [/p]
• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass[/p]

[p] [/p][p]Celebrate the release of our latest multiplayer experience, Hide & Seek sporting the new Camo Race Suit. Unlock the latest piece of hider-friendly fashion by completing the #Expedition PhotoChallenge available this week. [/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][p] [/p]

[p]Four small speedsters have teamed up in pairs to get your vote this week. Celebrate the holidays with the gift of giving by voting for one of the two available pairs of flaming hot hatchbacks! [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]A revamped version of an MG classic opens this holiday special, with 257 bhp courtesy of a 2.0-liter turbo engine; it’s the 2023 MG MG7! Looks, charm, Brembo calipers, and an improved suspension make the 2010 Renault Clio R.S. one of the best versions of the Clio! These two hatchbacks make up the first pair, but who are their opponents? [/p][p][/p][p]A stupendous car from China with a Swedish heart commands this week’s second pair. The 2022 Lynk & Co 02 HB has the same 2.0-liter engine you can find in Volvo’s S60, XC70, and V70, and it’s been fitted with an option to add 30 Nm more torque! The best way to wrap this Christmas episode of the Horizon Backstage is with none other than the final Fiesta. Time to party with the 2023 Ford Fiesta ST! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]There will be marshmallows for roasting and engines for revving out in the cold with this week’s 20 PTS reward car available from today and until January 1st! [/p][p][/p][p]The 1970 AMC Rebel 'The Machine' with its flamboyant red, white, and blue paint scheme that made as much of a statement as its 340-horsepower V8. From the factory this Rebel was poised as a street legal drag race car and could run mid-14s in the quarter mile, while the distinctive ram-air hood scoop and hood-mounted tachometer contributed to its performance-minded attitude. [/p][p] [/p][p]By earning 20 PTS on this week’s Festival Playlist, you can expand your garage with this delightfully different muscle car from AMC, a manufacturer notorious for taking on the big three in its own way with performance that could give the big boys a run for their money. Now you can prove that it’s the definitive pony car in Forza Horizon 5 – see you at the drag strip! [/p][p]Here’s a look at the Seasonal Rewards for this week: [/p]

• [p]20 PTS: 1970 AMC Rebel 'The Machine' [/p]

• [p]40 PTS: Backstage Pass [/p]

[p]Flex those muscles with the most powerful muscle car in production, the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon. Purpose-built for drag racing with a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 under the hood, the 840 horses are certain to get you across every finish line faster than your competitors will realize. It’s also rare too, with only 3,300 ever produced. Celebrate this iconic car that harkens back to the legendary pony days in the Weekly Forzathon Challenge. [/p][p] [/p][p]That’s it for Horizon Holidays. We wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas! Enjoy the celebrations and gather with your most special people tonight. Don’t worry, the Horizon Festival will be waiting for you to return and keep on racing, earning points, and unlocking rewards! [/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p]Pick your favorite crew to celebrate the holidays during this week’s Horizon Backstage Vote. This time, we are featuring two teams made up of a powerful drag-racing monster and a super slick GT racer. [/p][p][/p][p]Previously available during the Apex Allstars update, the former NHRA champion is eager to make its way back to the Horizon Festival. Famous for its huge nose and for completing a quarter-mile drag race in 6 seconds, the 2013 Chevrolet Summit Racing Pro Stock Camaro wants to rule the Street Scene yet again. Completing this team, a car that’s, at least in theory, capable of driving upside down, the 2004 Saleen S7! Even though this car is a “tuned-down” version of the S7R, it still packs a serious punch with its impressive 750 bhp and supreme downforce.  [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Sporting a 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine, the first car on this second team takes the very best of some of Dodge’s biggest hitters. Enjoy the wonderfully raw power of the 2022 Dodge Challenger SRT Super Stock. Balance and grip define this car and make it a very fitting member of the second team. Sporting a naturally aspirated V6 engine and 290 bhp, the 2005 Honda NSX-R GT is a super exclusive JDM beauty that you can now have in your garage. [/p][p][/p][p][/p]