Forza Motorsport News

Start the Porsche Tour with Porsche Motorsport Icons featuring this week’s Spotlight car, the 1971 Porsche #23 917/20.


Meanwhile, over in Featured Multiplayer, you can join the multi-class Porsche Motorsport Series or test your skills in the Porsche Mission R Spec Series.

Get behind the wheel of the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R at the Nürburgring GP Circuit in the Peak Performance with Porsche Rivals challenge and complete 15 laps to add the car to your garage for free!

Discover Porsche’s commitment to innovation and excellence, which has led to an impressive trophy cabinet of motorsport victories that span multiple decades, in the Porsche Tour.

Compete in both Porsche production cars and racecars in Porsche Motorsport Icons, Porsche Endurance, Mid-Engine Porsche, and Rear-Engine Porsche.

Complete all four series in the Porsche Tour to earn the new-to-Motorsport 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans.

The distinctive style of Porsche sports cars is among the most recognizable silhouettes in the automotive world, with exceptional performance to match. Celebrate the legacy of Porsche and their racing icons in Forza Motorsport Update 19.

New-to-Motorsport Porsche cars are entering the Showroom as Spotlight cars, while others are available as reward cars in the Challenge Hub.



Complete the Porsche Tour to earn the new-to-Motorsport 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans, and the Open Class Tour to get the new-to-Motorsport 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Over in the Showroom, acquire the 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 and 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R – the latter of which is also obtainable for free from the Challenge Hub.



Spotlight cars over the next four weeks include the 1971 Porsche #23 917/20, 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961, 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4, and 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78.

In addition, you can also gear up for the racing events ahead and ensure you look the part on the track with the new unlockable Earth Day and Rewind Driver Suits in the Challenge Hub.

Meanwhile, whether you prefer GT racecars, prototype hypercars, touring cars or classic open-wheel racers, new permanent Spec Division Rivals await your fastest leaderboard lap times!

[h2]Game Improvements and Release Notes
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Forza Motorsport Update 19 rolls out for download starting Monday, April 7 on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam. Spotlight cars and new in-game events will begin on Wednesday, April 9 starting at 5:00 PM PT (12:00 AM UTC on Thursday, April 10).

Below is an overview of the changes and improvements included with Update 19:

• Car audio for the 2016 Ford Shelby GT-350R, 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupé, and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been updated based on community feedback.
  
• Updated default track rubbering-in behavior in both Career and Featured Multiplayer:
  
  
  
  • Practice will now always start at 20% rubbered in (previously 33%)
    
  • Races will now always start at 75% rubbered in (previously 66%)
  
  
• Removed the following cars from the Featured Multiplayer Forza GT3 Series eligible car list with plans for a future release of dedicated one-make series of each car, to more accurately reflect their usage in real-world motorsport:
  • 2018 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán Super Trofeo Evo
    
  • 2015 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán LP620-2 Super Trofeo
    
  • 2017 Ferrari #25 Corse Clienti 488 Challenge
  
  
• Like our rebalancing overhaul of Forza Touring Cars in Update 17, we’re introducing a new Spec/BoP overhaul for both the Forza GT2 and Forza GT3 Series in Update 19. As with the Forza Touring Car overhaul, all Forza GT2 and Forza GT3 cars have been reverted to stock parts – except for tire width to normalize – and re-tuned with feedback from participants in our Forza Insiders Program.

For a full list of fixes, improvements and other changes in Forza Motorsport Update 19 – including a detailed overview of the tuning changes made to each car in the Forza GT2 and Forza GT3 Series – check out the release notes.

[h2]Experience Porsche in the Featured Tour [/h2]

The Porsche Tour invites you on a journey to discover how the German manufacturer’s commitment to innovation and excellence has led to an impressive trophy cabinet of motorsport victories that span multiple decades.



Get behind the wheel of the latest Porsches in the Showroom and compete in both Porsche production cars and racecars in Porsche Motorsport Icons, Porsche Endurance, Mid-Engine Porsche, and Rear-Engine Porsche.

[h2]Porsche Motorsport Icons [/h2]



The early 1970s proved to be an exciting time for Porsche. Its cars filled out the racing divisions of competitions across the world. In 1971, the 1971 Porsche #23 917/20, with its rose-colored livery and unique looks, helped establish itself as an icon in the motorsport world. Infamously referred to as the “Pink Pig,” the 917/20, while never crossing the checkered flag, certainly cemented its place in the history books. It lives in its unique livery at Porsche’s Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen museum, but now you can experience the 917’s both icon establishing and ill-fated run at “the big race” in your attempt to finish what it originally set out to do.

[h2]Porsche Endurance [/h2]



In the late 1980s, Porsche continued its legacy in endurance racing with the 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961. Unfortunately, during the 1987 big race, driver Kees Nierop got into an accident in the eighteenth hour which set the car on fire. It never had the opportunity to race again, due to both the fire and lack of similar class competitors following the event. Experience an alternate history for the 961 as it races against other race cars of the era.
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Mid-Engine Porsche [/h2]



Although the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 runs on a 911 Engine, it’s a third-generation mid-engine Porsche that gave an alternative to the base 911 of that era. With its front suspension lifted directly from a Porsche GT3 along with its higher tuned horsepower, it provides a hefty base for the Cayman platform. Not many of these were made, so hop into this car and give it a spin against competitors of the mid-2010s.

[h2]Rear-Engine Porsche [/h2]



Considered the ultimate expression for the 911 factory racecar of the 1970s, the 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78 is a unique car in Porsche Motorsport history and was well known for its new at the time rear end design. Housing not only an engine, but radiators that cooled the cylinder heads mounted ahead of the rear wheels, and an adjustable wing that was set above the engine. While it raced only a few times on the track, the 935/78 made its mark in the 1978 Silverstone six-hour race where it outperformed its competitors by a wide margin to secure its drivers a first-place result.
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Porsche Tour Reward [/h2]

Complete all four series in the Porsche Tour in Career before May 21, 2025, to unlock the new-to-Motorsport 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans from the Challenge Hub. This car is also obtainable by completing 10 races in the Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer.



In the 1980s, the reliability of the 924 GTP made it a popular contender at The Big Race, so it's only fitting that the Reward Showcase for the Porsche Tour will see you reliving those battles at the Old Mulsanne Circuit.
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Upgrade Your Porsches in the Open Tour
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Once you have experienced the legacy of Porsche Motorsport, check out the Open Class Tour to continue the journey of your favorite Porsches. Available under the Featured tab in Career mode.



Open Class Tour is where you can experiment with different upgrades and showcase your favorite tuned cars. Each update to Forza Motorsport refreshes the Open Class Tour with new events and a different reward car. Cars you’ve already upgraded in a different Builders Cup series can be further levelled up in the Open Class Tour.

The Open Class Tour features six series, each with three races, that range from D Class to R Class. Upgrade your cars through each event and use them to complete all six series in the Open Class Tour before May 7, 2025, and you will receive the 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S.



You can also unlock this new-to-Motorsport car by completing 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer.

[h2]Spotlight Cars and VIP Discounts [/h2]

Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom every week. These cars correspond to the available in-game events and can be acquired with a temporary 30% discount using in-game credits.

Porsche Month introduces four Spotlight cars to the Showroom, one per week. These Spotlight cars can be used in the Porsche Tour and Spotlight Rivals, the Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.



Forza Motorsport VIP Members benefit from a 15% four-week discount in the Showroom on the 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78. In addition, VIPs receive an exclusive 15% discount on a Porsche every week in the Showroom throughout Porsche Month.



Here’s a look at the track worthy cars that will be going on sale for VIP Members over the next few weeks:

Exclusive VIP discounts and VIP Rivals events require VIP Membership, available in the Premium Edition or Premium Add-Ons Bundle, sold separately.

[h2]Compete in the Porsche Motorsport Series [/h2]

With over a dozen Le Mans wins and icons like the 911 and 917, Porsche's impact on motorsport is significant. Buckle in for a limited-time event featuring legendary historic and modern Porsches! Join the multi-class Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer, available in Forza Motorsport all throughout Porsche Month.



Showcasing the future of electric racing, the 2021 Porsche Mission R combines state-of-the-art technology and sustainable materials to create a machine that pushes the boundaries of innovation and design. Push it to the limit in the Porsche Mission R Spec Series, open for competition during the first week of Porsche Month.

Other Featured Multiplayer Series available during Porsche Month include the Community Choice Series, MX-5 Cup Spec Series, BMW Challenge Series, Ginetta Juniors Spec Series, Lexus RC F Spec Series, and more. These are in addition to evergreen favorites such as the Endurance Series, NASCAR Series, and Multi-Class Series.



Here’s a closer look at the Featured Multiplayer calendar of upcoming events for Porsche Month:


[h2]Race Your Porsche to the Limit in Rivals [/h2]

New Featured Rivals events are also available for Porsche Month.

Peak Performance with Porsche! Jump into the new-to-Motorsport 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R and set your fastest lap on the Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit. Complete 15 laps to add the car to your garage for free! Track your progress in the Challenge Hub.



There’s also a Porsche Drift Rivals. While known for iconic mid-engine and rear-engine models, if you take a look back a few decades, you’ll find some front-engine cars perfect for drifting. Upgrade, tune, then drift your favorite front-engine Porsche around Hockenheim – Short Circuit and see if you can get the top score!

Continue sliding sideways in Open Class Drift events for A Class, B Class, and C Class cars. Pick your favorite drift car or build your very own and bring it to dominate the drift leaderboard!



Chase the White Whale in VIP Rivals! An icon of factory racecars, the 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 was nicknamed “Moby Dick” during prototyping, and proved to be just as ferocious as its namesake. Take it for a spin around Silverstone and join the hunt for the top lap time!

You can check out the full lineup of Porsche Month Rivals events below:

[h2]Set Your Fastest Laps in Spec Division Rivals [/h2]

With Forza Motorsport Update 19, we are also introducing Spec Division Rivals. Compete for the top of the leaderboard in your favorite car from select divisions while utilizing the same Spec Series (BoP) tune from Featured Multiplayer in this new permanent category of Rivals events!



Spec Division Rivals events will be a great place to set lap times in a wide variety of competitively balanced cars, as well as practice for Featured Multiplayer events, and find tunes – even if that particular series isn’t currently active – on a track that is well-suited for each division of cars.

Pick your favorite car in each class and set your fastest lap times across the following groups:

Early Factory Racecar | Early LMP | Formula 60s | Formula 70s | Formula Mazda | Forza AUS | Forza GT2 | Forza GT3 | Forza GT4 | Forza P1 | Forza P2 | Forza Proto-H | Forza Touring Cars | Grand Prix Rivals | GTP/C | GTX Sportscars | Modern Factory Racecars | NASCAR | Prototype Group Racing | The Birth of Grand Prix | Vintage Le Mans Prototypes | Vintage Le Mans Sportscars



Spec Division Rivals event leaderboards may occasionally be wiped if significant changes are made to the underlying Spec Series (BoP) tune resulting in lap times that are no longer achievable. This should typically only occur in cases where we are further improving the balance between the cars.

[h2]Get Your Rewards in the Challenge Hub [/h2]

Porsche Month introduces new rewards in the Challenge Hub. Prove your skills in iconic cars across refreshed Featured Challenges and Weekly Challenges.



Challenge Hub objectives are spread across Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals. By playing these game modes, you can earn credit rewards, cars and race suits, including the new Earth Day and Rewind suits.

Car rewards in the Challenge Hub for Porsche Month include the new-to-Motorsport 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans and 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S, both unlockable by completing the Porsche Tour and Open Class Tour, respectively. In addition, the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R is also obtainable in the Peak Performance with Porsche Featured Rivals.



Here’s a breakdown of the Challenge Hub objectives and rewards for Porsche Month:
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Featured Challenges [/h2]

Apr. 9 5:00 PM PT – May 7 5:00 PM PT | Apr. 10 12:00 AM UTC – May 8 12:00 AM UTC Weekly Challenges Week 1: Apr. 9 5:00 PM PT – Apr. 16 5:00 PM PT | Apr. 10 12:00 AM UTC – Apr. 17 12:00 AM UTC Week 2: Apr. 16 5:00 PM PT – Apr. 23 5:00 PM PT | Apr. 17 12:00 AM UTC – Apr. 24 12:00 AM UTC Week 3: Apr. 23 5:00 PM PT – Apr. 30 5:00 PM PT | Apr. 24 12:00 AM UTC – May 1 12:00 AM UTC
Week 4: Apr. 30 5:00 PM PT – May 7 5:00 PM PT | May 1 12:00 AM UTC – May 8 12:00 AM UTC
[h2]Discover Your Next Favorite Porsche [/h2]

That’s Porsche Month in Forza Motorsport! Enjoy all the new-to-Motorsport Porsche cars and special events themed around the world-famous German manufacturer coming to the game over the next four weeks. As we told you a few weeks ago, our 20th anniversary update is coming in May featuring the return of a track considered legendary in the Forza community: Fujimi Kaido! It will arrive alongside new-to-Motorsport cars, driver suits and special in-game events themed around the history of Forza Motorsport games.

You do not want to miss out on all the details for our upcoming 20th anniversary, so be sure to sign up for the Forza Newsletter where you can stay informed about the latest Forza updates. Join the Forza Insiders Program for an exclusive opportunity to playtest future Forza Motorsport content before it gets released for everyone. Meet and chat with likeminded players in our Forza Discord server, and follow @ForzaMotorsport channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the 20th anniversary and the return of Fujimi Kaido with us.



Should you encounter any bugs while playing Forza Motorsport, those can be reported to us on the Troubleshooting Hub, and if you have ideas for future content updates, we would love to hear from you on our Suggestions Hub, where you can also upvote existing topics shared by the community.

As we countdown the weeks to our 20th anniversary update, we hope you have fun racing all the new Porsche cars in Forza Motorsport!

There’s no better way to conclude your journey in the Velocity Tour than with the first homologated car in the world with a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1.



Step into the extremely rare 2015 Koenigsegg One:1 and experience its truly staggering speed on the racetrack. Race it at Hakone and set your fastest lap in this week’s Spotlight Rivals event.

Join the BMW M3 Spec Series and race in the first generation of the legendary BMW M3 – a car which celebrates the racing success of the German automaker.

Race in the ‘Production to GT’ Series in the penultimate event of the Velocity Tour!

Celebrate the legacy of Porsche racing by driving the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and rival the current velocity of sports car racers.



Race speed machines of the 1980s and 90s in the GTP/C Spec Series. Supercharged V8 power awaits in the Mustang Shelby GT500 Spec Series.

Set your fastest lap on Road Atlanta in the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS in this week’s Spotlight Rivals challenge!