Forza Motorsport General Discussion Thread

[RolexGTP]

Just saw this screenshot in the Forza.net forums, if true this would be a fantastic update with the M Hybrid V8 and M4 GT3 And interestingly a new to Forza 3.0 CSL (the one in the game is from 1975)

HOLY ****!!! I do believe this screenshot and wow the BMW M V8 Hybrid finalllyyyyy and the M4 GT3.

 

[AMR Matthijs]

HOLY ****!!! I do believe this screenshot and wow the BMW M V8 Hybrid finalllyyyyy and the M4 GT3.

Sure looks legit, looks like others also received this in game message Can’t wait to have the M V8 Hybrid joining the Cadillac and Porsche 963!

Edit: (also from Forza.net forums)

 

[Nebuc72]

That's an incredible set of cars, wow.

 

[RolexGTP]

Just wonder what's the difference between the '75 we have in game and this '76 3.0 CSL? Was hoping for the '77 320i group 5, would have made a lot more sense and it's the same era. Oh well still good to see more modern IMSA machines.


Edit: I also received the in-game update 16 message so that confirms it for me!

 

[skazz]

The BMW hybrid hypercar is big news. Sounds good.

 

[Nacho Libre]

Race into 2025 with BMW Month in Forza Motorsport

Compete in new road and race cars from the acclaimed German manufacturer.

forza.net

Article is up!

 

[TheOE]

Race into 2025 with BMW Month in Forza Motorsport

Compete in new road and race cars from the acclaimed German manufacturer.

forza.net

Article is up!

No new track next month... normally it has been every other update

 

[nukleabomb]

Forza Motorsport Update 16 Release Notes – January 6, 2025​

https://support.forzamotorsport.net/hc/en-us/articles/36913178110355-Forza-Motorsport-Update-16-Release-Notes-January-6-2025

Start the New Year with a celebration! Immerse yourself in the automotive world of BMW in Forza Motorsport Update 16, whose reputation for automotive excellence traces back to its storied history in motorsport.

BMW Month is also your chance to Race to Le Mans! Get behind the wheel of the 2023 #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and complete 15 laps at Daytona International Speedway to unlock the car competing in the 24-hour race. Register for a chance to win a trip to Le Mans.



Game Content and Events [All Platforms]

Car Audio

• Updated car audio for the following vehicles based on community feedback:
  • 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 (Cockpit audio only)
  • 2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari

Environment Art

• Reverted the following tracks and locations to their original in-game branding:
  • Homestead-Miami Speedway
  • Hakone
  • Maple Valley
  • Homespace

Livery Gift

• All players will receive a free Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Gold Livery for the 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R. Look for the in-game popup to confirm your reward and go to the “My Designs” menu to apply it.

Career Events

• Featured Tour: BMW Tour (Available from Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT | Feb. 13 12am PT)
  • Early M (Starts Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC)
    • Silverstone – International Circuit
    • Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
    • Hockenheim – National Circuit
    • Mugello – Club Circuit
  • BMW Motorsport GT (Starts Jan. 15 4pm PT | Jan. 16 12am UTC)
    • Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
    • Daytona – Sports Car Course
    • Road Atlanta – Full Circuit
    • Le Mans – Full Circuit
  • Modern M (Starts Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
    • Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Suzuka – Full Circuit
    • Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
  • BMW Motorsport Endurance (Starts Jan. 29 4pm PT | Jan. 30 12am UTC)
    • Sebring – Full Circuit
    • Le Mans – Full Circuit
    • Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Laguna Seca – Full Circuit
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all BMW Tour series)
    • Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit

• Open Class Tour (Available from Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT | Feb. 13 12am UTC)
  • D Class Series
    • Laguna Seca – Short Circuit
    • Hockenheim – Short Circuit
    • Hakone – Club Circuit
  • C Class Series
    • Maple Valley – Short Circuit
    • Virginia International Raceway – South Circuit
    • Lime Rock – South Chicane Circuit
  • B Class Series
    • Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Laguna Seca – Short Circuit
    • Catalunya – National Alt Circuit
  • A Class Series
    • Silverstone – International Circuit
    • Indianapolis – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Yas Marina – North Circuit
  • S Class Series
    • Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
    • Suzuka – Full Circuit
    • Maple Valley – Full Circuit
  • R Class Series
    • Le Mans – Full Circuit
    • Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Hockenheim – National Circuit
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all Open Tour series)
    • Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit

Reward Cars

• BMW Tour: 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3
• Open Class Tour: 1976 #1 BMW 3.0 CSL

Showroom Cars

The following cars have been added to the Showroom for all Forza Motorsport players:

• 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8
• 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2
• 2010 BMW M6 Coupe
• 2009 BMW M5
• 2008 BMW M3
• 2003 BMW M5

Two of these cars can also be obtained from the Challenge Hub during BMW Month, the new-to-Motorsport 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2.

Spotlight Cars

BMW Month will showcase five Spotlight cars in the Showroom, one per week. Spotlight cars can be used in the BMW Tour and Spotlight Rivals, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.

Spotlight Car	Discount Starts	Discount Ends
1986 BMW M635CSi	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
2014 BMW M4 Coupe	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
2008 BMW M3	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC

VIP Discount Cars

VIP Car	Discount Starts	Discount Ends
1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
1988 BMW M5	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
2017 BMW #24 BMW Team RLL M6 GTLM	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
2019 BMW Z4 Roadster	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
1999 BMW #15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
2010 BMW M6 Coupe	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC

New Featured Multiplayer Series

• Lexus RCF Spec Series (Jan. 15 4pm PT | Jan. 16 12am UTC – Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
  • Combining Lexus craftsmanship with extensive weight reduction and performance upgrades, the 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition is designed for enthusiasts seeking a blend of luxury and track-ready capabilities.
• Forza GT Multi-Class Series (Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC)
  • Showcase the unique strengths that each Forza GT class brings to the track in this multi-class re-imagining of the classic Forza GT series.
• Community Choice Series (Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC – Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC)
  • A series voted on and determined by you, the Forza Community! Head over to aka.ms/forzaforums to make your voice heard in a future update!
    • This month, the winning restrictions were:
      • Modern Sport GT Division
      • Max 800 PI
      • Medium Race Length (~20 minutes)

Featured Multiplayer Series Spec Balance Changes:

Car	Series	Change Summary
2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3	Forza GT3 Series	Added to & tuned within Forza GT3 Series 6% decrease in front & rear downforce Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%)
1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL	GTX Sportscar Series	Added to & tuned within GTX Sportscar Series Tires upgraded from stock to 325 front and 375 rear. Power increased 22% over stock.
1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR	Early LMP Series	Added to & tuned within Early LMP Series
2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8	Forza Proto-H Series	Added to & tuned within Forza Proto-H Series
2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R	Forza Proto-H Series	5% weight increase 16% front downforce increase 15% rear downforce decrease
2023 Cadillac #2 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R	Forza Proto-H Series	5% weight increase 16% front downforce increase 15% rear downforce decrease
2023 Cadillac #31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing V-Series.R	Forza Proto-H Series	5% weight increase 16% front downforce increase 15% rear downforce decrease
2021 Cadillac #31 Whelen Racing DPi-V.R	Forza Proto-H Series	Rear tire width upgraded from 310 to 325
2024 Porsche #5 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963	Forza Proto-H Series	11% increase in engine torque 15% increase in drag Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%)
2020 Acura #6 ARX-05 DPi	Forza Proto-H Series	1% increase in engine torque
2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8	Forza Proto-H Series	12% increase in drag Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%)

Featured Multiplayer Events Calendar

Featured Series	Spec Series	Open Series	Starts	Ends
BMW Challenge Series + Forza Proto-H Series + BMW M3 Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + A Class Series	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
BMW Challenge Series + Community Choice Series + Lexus RC F Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + S Class Series	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
BMW Challenge Series + Daytona Sportscar Series + MX-5 Cup Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + R Class Series	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
BMW Challenge Series + Prototype Group Racing Series + Ginetta Juniors Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + B Class Series	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
BMW Challenge Series + Forza GT Series (Multi-Class) + BMW Procar Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + A Class Series	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC

Rivals Events Calendar

Rivals Event	Car	Track	Starts	End
Race to Le Mans with BMW M	2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8	Daytona International Speedway – Sports Car Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
VIP Rivals: German GTX	1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar	Nürburgring - Grand Prix Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2	1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4	Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #3	2013 McLaren P1	Watkins Glen – Full Circuit	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Feb. 19 4pm PT / Feb. 20 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – A Class	A Class + RWD	Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – Full Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – B Class	B Class + RWD	Maple Valley – Short Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – C Class	C Class + RWD	Suzuka – East Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
New Year New Drift	2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2	Hockenheim – Full Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW M6 '86	1986 BMW M635CSi	Nürburgring - Grand Prix Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW #1 M8	2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW M4 '14	2014 BMW M4 Coupe	Hockenheim – Full Circuit	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
Spotlight – #16 BMW V12 LMR	1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR	Road Atlanta – Full Circuit	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW M3 '08	2008 BMW M3	Yas Marina	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC

Challenge Hub

Featured Challenges

Title	Description	Reward	Challenge Starts	Challenge Ends
BMW Enthusiast Challenge	Complete all series in the BMW Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in the BMW Series in Featured Multiplayer	2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 26 4pm PT / Feb. 27 12am UTC
Open Class Challenge	Complete all series in the Open Class Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer	1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
New Year, New Drift Challenge	Complete 10 clean laps in the ‘New Year, New Drift’ Rivals Event	2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Winter Weather Wipeout	Complete 5 laps at night and 5 laps in the rain	Winter Camo Suit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Ice Slide Challenge	Get a Drift Score of 15,000 in any Drift Rivals event	Tech Ice Suit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
BMW M Hybrid V8 Challenge	Complete 15 laps in the “Race to Le Mans with BMW M” Rivals Event	2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Car Reward	Complete 15 laps in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event	1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Special livery by 'THE FLG'	Complete a clean lap in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event	Logitech McLaren G Challenge Livery	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC

Weekly Challenges

Week 1: Jan. 8 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 15 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 9 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 16 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 1986 BMW M635CSi	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer	10,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Complete 10 laps in Rivals in an BMW	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get a Segment Score of 8 or Higher on any track	10,000 Credits

Week 2: Jan. 15 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 22 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 16 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 23 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Get on the podium in any race in the BMW Motorsport GT series in Career	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Qualify in Pole Position in any Featured Multiplayer race	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Get a Drift Score of 10,000 in any Drift Rivals event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Complete 5 clean laps on Watkins Glen – Full Circuit	10,000 Credits

Week 3: Jan. 22 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 29 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 23 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 30 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Complete 5 clean laps in the 2014 BMW M4 Coupe	25,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Get on the Podium in any Featured Multiplayer race OR Get on the Podium 3 times in Career races	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Beat 5 Rivals in the “Race to Le Mans with BMW M” Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get on the Podium on any Nürburgring layout	10,000 Credits

Week 4: Jan. 29 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 5 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 30 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 6 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Beat a Rival in the weekly Spotlight Rivals event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Get on the Podium in any Career Event	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Beat 5 Rivals in any Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get a Segment Score of 8 or Higher on any track	10,000 Credits

Week 5: Feb. 5 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 12 4:00 PM PT | Feb. 6 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 13 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Complete 5 races in the 2008 BMW M3	25,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer	10,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Complete 10 clean laps in any Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Complete a race in the 2008 BMW M3 at any German track	25,000 Credits

 

[Nacho Libre]

Forza Motorsport Update 16 Release Notes – January 6, 2025​

https://support.forzamotorsport.net/hc/en-us/articles/36913178110355-Forza-Motorsport-Update-16-Release-Notes-January-6-2025

Start the New Year with a celebration! Immerse yourself in the automotive world of BMW in Forza Motorsport Update 16, whose reputation for automotive excellence traces back to its storied history in motorsport.

BMW Month is also your chance to Race to Le Mans! Get behind the wheel of the 2023 #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and complete 15 laps at Daytona International Speedway to unlock the car competing in the 24-hour race. Register for a chance to win a trip to Le Mans.



Game Content and Events [All Platforms]

Car Audio

• Updated car audio for the following vehicles based on community feedback:
  • 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 (Cockpit audio only)
  • 2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari

Environment Art

• Reverted the following tracks and locations to their original in-game branding:
  • Homestead-Miami Speedway
  • Hakone
  • Maple Valley
  • Homespace

Livery Gift

• All players will receive a free Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Gold Livery for the 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R. Look for the in-game popup to confirm your reward and go to the “My Designs” menu to apply it.

Career Events

• Featured Tour: BMW Tour (Available from Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT | Feb. 13 12am PT)
  • Early M (Starts Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC)
    • Silverstone – International Circuit
    • Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
    • Hockenheim – National Circuit
    • Mugello – Club Circuit
  • BMW Motorsport GT (Starts Jan. 15 4pm PT | Jan. 16 12am UTC)
    • Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
    • Daytona – Sports Car Course
    • Road Atlanta – Full Circuit
    • Le Mans – Full Circuit
  • Modern M (Starts Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
    • Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Suzuka – Full Circuit
    • Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
  • BMW Motorsport Endurance (Starts Jan. 29 4pm PT | Jan. 30 12am UTC)
    • Sebring – Full Circuit
    • Le Mans – Full Circuit
    • Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Laguna Seca – Full Circuit
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all BMW Tour series)
    • Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit

• Open Class Tour (Available from Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT | Feb. 13 12am UTC)
  • D Class Series
    • Laguna Seca – Short Circuit
    • Hockenheim – Short Circuit
    • Hakone – Club Circuit
  • C Class Series
    • Maple Valley – Short Circuit
    • Virginia International Raceway – South Circuit
    • Lime Rock – South Chicane Circuit
  • B Class Series
    • Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Laguna Seca – Short Circuit
    • Catalunya – National Alt Circuit
  • A Class Series
    • Silverstone – International Circuit
    • Indianapolis – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Yas Marina – North Circuit
  • S Class Series
    • Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
    • Suzuka – Full Circuit
    • Maple Valley – Full Circuit
  • R Class Series
    • Le Mans – Full Circuit
    • Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit
    • Hockenheim – National Circuit
  • Reward Showcase (Complete all Open Tour series)
    • Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit

Reward Cars

• BMW Tour: 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3
• Open Class Tour: 1976 #1 BMW 3.0 CSL

Showroom Cars

The following cars have been added to the Showroom for all Forza Motorsport players:

• 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8
• 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2
• 2010 BMW M6 Coupe
• 2009 BMW M5
• 2008 BMW M3
• 2003 BMW M5

Two of these cars can also be obtained from the Challenge Hub during BMW Month, the new-to-Motorsport 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2.

Spotlight Cars

BMW Month will showcase five Spotlight cars in the Showroom, one per week. Spotlight cars can be used in the BMW Tour and Spotlight Rivals, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.

Spotlight Car	Discount Starts	Discount Ends
1986 BMW M635CSi	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
2014 BMW M4 Coupe	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
2008 BMW M3	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC

VIP Discount Cars

VIP Car	Discount Starts	Discount Ends
1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
1988 BMW M5	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
2017 BMW #24 BMW Team RLL M6 GTLM	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
2019 BMW Z4 Roadster	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
1999 BMW #15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
2010 BMW M6 Coupe	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC

New Featured Multiplayer Series

• Lexus RCF Spec Series (Jan. 15 4pm PT | Jan. 16 12am UTC – Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
  • Combining Lexus craftsmanship with extensive weight reduction and performance upgrades, the 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition is designed for enthusiasts seeking a blend of luxury and track-ready capabilities.
• Forza GT Multi-Class Series (Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC)
  • Showcase the unique strengths that each Forza GT class brings to the track in this multi-class re-imagining of the classic Forza GT series.
• Community Choice Series (Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC – Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC)
  • A series voted on and determined by you, the Forza Community! Head over to aka.ms/forzaforums to make your voice heard in a future update!
    • This month, the winning restrictions were:
      • Modern Sport GT Division
      • Max 800 PI
      • Medium Race Length (~20 minutes)

Featured Multiplayer Series Spec Balance Changes:

Car	Series	Change Summary
2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3	Forza GT3 Series	Added to & tuned within Forza GT3 Series 6% decrease in front & rear downforce Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%)
1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL	GTX Sportscar Series	Added to & tuned within GTX Sportscar Series Tires upgraded from stock to 325 front and 375 rear. Power increased 22% over stock.
1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR	Early LMP Series	Added to & tuned within Early LMP Series
2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8	Forza Proto-H Series	Added to & tuned within Forza Proto-H Series
2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R	Forza Proto-H Series	5% weight increase 16% front downforce increase 15% rear downforce decrease
2023 Cadillac #2 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R	Forza Proto-H Series	5% weight increase 16% front downforce increase 15% rear downforce decrease
2023 Cadillac #31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing V-Series.R	Forza Proto-H Series	5% weight increase 16% front downforce increase 15% rear downforce decrease
2021 Cadillac #31 Whelen Racing DPi-V.R	Forza Proto-H Series	Rear tire width upgraded from 310 to 325
2024 Porsche #5 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963	Forza Proto-H Series	11% increase in engine torque 15% increase in drag Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%)
2020 Acura #6 ARX-05 DPi	Forza Proto-H Series	1% increase in engine torque
2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8	Forza Proto-H Series	12% increase in drag Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%)

Featured Multiplayer Events Calendar

Featured Series	Spec Series	Open Series	Starts	Ends
BMW Challenge Series + Forza Proto-H Series + BMW M3 Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + A Class Series	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
BMW Challenge Series + Community Choice Series + Lexus RC F Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + S Class Series	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
BMW Challenge Series + Daytona Sportscar Series + MX-5 Cup Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + R Class Series	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
BMW Challenge Series + Prototype Group Racing Series + Ginetta Juniors Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + B Class Series	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
BMW Challenge Series + Forza GT Series (Multi-Class) + BMW Procar Spec Series	Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series	Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + A Class Series	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC

Rivals Events Calendar

Rivals Event	Car	Track	Starts	End
Race to Le Mans with BMW M	2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8	Daytona International Speedway – Sports Car Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
VIP Rivals: German GTX	1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar	Nürburgring - Grand Prix Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2	1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4	Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #3	2013 McLaren P1	Watkins Glen – Full Circuit	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Feb. 19 4pm PT / Feb. 20 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – A Class	A Class + RWD	Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – Full Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – B Class	B Class + RWD	Maple Valley – Short Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – C Class	C Class + RWD	Suzuka – East Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
New Year New Drift	2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2	Hockenheim – Full Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW M6 '86	1986 BMW M635CSi	Nürburgring - Grand Prix Circuit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW #1 M8	2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE	Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW M4 '14	2014 BMW M4 Coupe	Hockenheim – Full Circuit	Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
Spotlight – #16 BMW V12 LMR	1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR	Road Atlanta – Full Circuit	Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW M3 '08	2008 BMW M3	Yas Marina	Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC

Challenge Hub

Featured Challenges

Title	Description	Reward	Challenge Starts	Challenge Ends
BMW Enthusiast Challenge	Complete all series in the BMW Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in the BMW Series in Featured Multiplayer	2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 26 4pm PT / Feb. 27 12am UTC
Open Class Challenge	Complete all series in the Open Class Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer	1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
New Year, New Drift Challenge	Complete 10 clean laps in the ‘New Year, New Drift’ Rivals Event	2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Winter Weather Wipeout	Complete 5 laps at night and 5 laps in the rain	Winter Camo Suit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Ice Slide Challenge	Get a Drift Score of 15,000 in any Drift Rivals event	Tech Ice Suit	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
BMW M Hybrid V8 Challenge	Complete 15 laps in the “Race to Le Mans with BMW M” Rivals Event	2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8	Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC	Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Car Reward	Complete 15 laps in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event	1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Special livery by 'THE FLG'	Complete a clean lap in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event	Logitech McLaren G Challenge Livery	Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC	Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC

Weekly Challenges

Week 1: Jan. 8 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 15 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 9 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 16 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 1986 BMW M635CSi	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer	10,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Complete 10 laps in Rivals in an BMW	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get a Segment Score of 8 or Higher on any track	10,000 Credits

Week 2: Jan. 15 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 22 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 16 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 23 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Get on the podium in any race in the BMW Motorsport GT series in Career	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Qualify in Pole Position in any Featured Multiplayer race	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Get a Drift Score of 10,000 in any Drift Rivals event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Complete 5 clean laps on Watkins Glen – Full Circuit	10,000 Credits

Week 3: Jan. 22 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 29 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 23 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 30 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Complete 5 clean laps in the 2014 BMW M4 Coupe	25,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Get on the Podium in any Featured Multiplayer race OR Get on the Podium 3 times in Career races	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Beat 5 Rivals in the “Race to Le Mans with BMW M” Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get on the Podium on any Nürburgring layout	10,000 Credits

Week 4: Jan. 29 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 5 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 30 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 6 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Beat a Rival in the weekly Spotlight Rivals event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Get on the Podium in any Career Event	25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Beat 5 Rivals in any Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Get a Segment Score of 8 or Higher on any track	10,000 Credits

Week 5: Feb. 5 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 12 4:00 PM PT | Feb. 6 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 13 12:00 AM UTC

Title	Description	Reward
Spotlight Challenge	Complete 5 races in the 2008 BMW M3	25,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge	Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer	10,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge	Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer	25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge	Complete 10 clean laps in any Rivals Event	10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge	Complete a race in the 2008 BMW M3 at any German track	25,000 Credits

Ugh, no mention of bug fixes or further optimizations, especially for PC. I guess some of the current issues there will continue until February (infinite loading screens in some scenarios, random crashes when launching the game).

 

[RolexGTP]

No new track next month... normally it has been every other update

I didn't see anything about no new track, it just wasn't mentioned that there will or won't be.

 

[FSGT]

YOOOOO,THATS INSANE,ITS WAY BETTER THAN EXPECTED. Very enthusiastic about this update.

Also from the news letter: February’s update will be a celebration of Daily Racers in Forza Motorsport, showcasing numerous modern cars that only show their true potential once unleashed onto the track. Stay tuned for more details about Update 17 coming next month.

 

[skazz]

So the hypercar is showroom, but the shiny new M4 GT3 requires tour completion. Interesting.

 

[PorscheHD]

I just want a option to get the Porsche 935 i missed out on..... Mhe

 

[Nacho Libre]

A very lite 5.3 GB update is now available for download on PC.

 

[raymanns]

Update is up too on series X, 8.02Go

 

[Nielsen]

I don’t understand why those official Forza articles do not list all the cars coming in the updates. It’s always a puzzle trying to figure out what’s new and what’s not.

 

[TheAdmiester]

I don’t understand why those official Forza articles do not list all the cars coming in the updates. It’s always a puzzle trying to figure out what’s new and what’s not.

Steamdb saves the day at least - the cars being added are:

1999 BMW V12 LMR #16 (guessing this is just the other one they first added in FM6)
1976 BMW 3.0 CSL #1
2023 BMW M Hybrid LMDh #25
2023 BMW M2 Formula Drift #91
2023 BMW M4 GT3 #96
2008 BMW M3
2014 BMW M4
2009 BMW M5
2003 BMW M5
1984 BMW M635CSi
2010 BMW M6

Most come with unique sounds and it looks like we have a new V12 LMR sound too.

 

[RolexGTP]

-The new BMW V12 LMR engine note sounds pretty good
- although the '75 and '76 3.0 CSL race cars look nearly the same body wise there are some small details that are different between the two. The new '76 also sounds way better than the '75 which I wonder if BMW switched engines between those 2 years. The new one also drives a lot more raw and race car like, I'll say good addition after all
-the new M4 GT3 sounds great and handles like a typical GT3 car
- and now the M v8 Hybrid... probably the best car in this update by a mile. Looks great on track, drives the best out of the three LMDH cars we have and sounds excellent. The turbo spool even sounds unique although might be a touch exaggerated since it never sounded that loud to me in person. Can't complain though. All the BMWs in this update sound great, the updated Enzo sounds just like the real thing and the '21 911 GT3 in-car sounds accurate enough.

Sucks we didn't get any bug fixes to go along with this update though. And hopefully soon they give us another long awaited road map because there are a few unknowns that would be nice to know...

 

[NotThePrez]

Can't really add more to what's already been said. Looking forward to trying the update when I get home, as I'm espescially eager to give the M V8 Hybrid a go.

However, I'm slightly sad that (if I'm reading the patch notes right), several fictional tracks will be losing their real-world sponsors, most notably Maple Valley losing it's Mobil 1 branding. I actually really liked it and thought it made Maple Valley look a little more realistic.

 

[FSGT]

Steamdb saves the day at least - the cars being added are:

1999 BMW V12 LMR #16 (guessing this is just the other one they first added in FM6)
1976 BMW 3.0 CSL #1
2023 BMW M Hybrid LMDh #25
2023 BMW M2 Formula Drift #91
2023 BMW M4 GT3 #96
2008 BMW M3
2014 BMW M4
2009 BMW M5
2003 BMW M5
1984 BMW M635CSi
2010 BMW M6

Most come with unique sounds and it looks like we have a new V12 LMR sound too.

Yes i can confirm for the #16 V12 LMR was from FM6,the car model is better.
The #15 V12 LMR car model was from FM1.

 

[syphe]

Sucks we didn't get any bug fixes to go along with this update though. And hopefully soon they give us another long awaited road map because there are a few unknowns that would be nice to know...

It is a bit disappointing, but I guess not surprising, the office is likely a ghost town this week, last thing you want to do is a release with a lot of bug fixes when everyone's just coming back online for work.

Good to hear the new car's have some good sounds to go along with them. It is a bit disappointing that they hide the GT3 behind an unlock, I don't think the popular spec series should have cars that a new user aren't able to acquire, regardless of whether they are meta or not.

 

[doblocruiser]

This seems to have everything I am looking for as a racer on PS5! Oh wait....

They are absolutely smashing it with every update. Call me jealous...

Regards from the dark side....

 

[Morbid65]

Another mixed bag.

Great car selection and nice to see them bringing back things like the '14 and '08 M3 and not just totally throwing those models into that "not top of the line" void that so many cars in Forza have disappeared into. The '76 CSL is the surprise and a quick lap shows it's fun to drive, but I'm not really sure what it actually adds to the game. I'm most excited for the M635.

Interestingly, none of the cars were actually added to the showroom yet, so I guess we have to wait until Wednesday to buy them. Not a big deal I guess but a somewhat disappointing change. Updates prior to the December update saw the showroom cars added right after the patch, but the December update saw a few not appear until the Wednesday refresh, now it looks like everything is waiting for Wednesday.

I like that the Jordan branding has been removed from Hakone as it always felt cheesy to me, but it's interesting the Mobil 1 branding was removed from Maple Valley. Kinda too bad the NASCAR art got changed in the showroom, seems odd to throw it away, if the assets already exist we should be able to choose which art we want on the walls.

The balance changes are interesting, but until they make them available to everyone in free play and in private lobbies they really aren't significant as they only apply to one hopper that is only available sometimes in one mode. I also really don't like their method of balancing using things we have no access to, like drag, multiplying aero, and power restrictions at values we cannot replicate with in-game settings. It means we can't test/tune on our own time before joining lobbies, tuning calculators don't work properly, and PI/stats for cars are inaccurate for the lobbies.

Will be interesting to try the LMDh balance changes though. The Cadillac is ****ed and is the only modern prototype in the game you can max front aero and min the rear aero on, put 100/0 in the diff, and go 1/40 on bars and still understeer, so it will be interesting to see whether the +16%/-15% aero actually makes it feel like the other prototypes.

The only bugfix being that we can no longer take cool pictures of our garage is very disappointing.

Also, while I like the idea of next month's theme, the fact they didn't mention a track is somewhat ominous, in previous ones they have said "another track is coming next month!" or something at the end. Hopefully it's just nothing, but given how things have gone so far I really don't think assuming we aren't getting one is unreasonable or overly negative. If they just addressed it now people would be disappointed but would get over it by the time the udpate rolls around, but if they say nothing until 20 minutes before the patch is released the community will probably see an outpouring of negativity about it that will sorta be the "narrative" and overshadow the other content.

 

[ClydeYellow]

BMW month and they add BMWs that are highly requested, relevant to the game's meta, have a "wow factor" that lines up with previous add-ons, and are frankly, at this point, kind of overdue.

But hey, that's not to say I'm not a happy camper. The cherry on top would've been the M4 GT3 in the dealership and its place as the FOMO addition taken by some vintage Bavarian metal, like a Group 5 320, or perhaps an aggressively-turbocharged Brabham to go up against the Lotus 98T. Oh, well...

Yes i can confirm for the #16 V12 LMR was from FM6,the car model is better.
The #15 V12 LMR car model was from FM1.

They are literally the same model, tho. As in, if you manage to get your hands on the model rips and line them up in a 3d modelling suite, they line up vertex-by-vertex, with the only difference being that the #16 doesn't feature the central light. The only thing that's different is the livery - #16 featured the Jenny Holzer "Art Car" livery, which I assumed got axed because it was redundant and perhaps a bit too risquée for a developer that regularly censors double-Sierras in its game.

 

[Fernandoz]

That's an incredible set of cars, wow.

Go to your GT forums and get that fictional scraps

 

[Nebuc72]

Go to your GT forums and get that fictional scraps

You know what website you're on right champ??

 

[notsofast]

We get BOTH the M4 GT3 and Lmdh car?

I've learnt to temper my expectations with FM23 updates so this has well and truly exceeded those.

Great to have another Lmdh/Hypercar for that class and a current GT3 car is always most welcome.

 

[PJTierney]

Getting the GT3 and LMDh is good, would have been nice to get the GT4 but either way this looks like a good update considering January is usually light on content in the industry.

 

[FSGT]

Guess what ? They truly fixed the mode photo in forza vista.
I cant go everywhere anymore now.

 

[Kelpy D]

Next month's a "Modern Dailies" update, which is quite easy to speculate given the amount of FH5 cars that are yet to arrive.

Here are my guesses on what cars would be added next month. Theme’s gonna be track-day/high performance spec hot hatches-supercars. Not all of these are guaranteed though. The ones on bold are what I would say are very likely to be added.


FH5 ports:

• 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
• 2022 BMW M5 CS
• 2024 Nissan Z Nismo
• 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S
• 2023 Ford Fiesta ST
• 2023 Toyota Camry TRD
• 2022 Ford Focus ST
• 2021 Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae
• 2021 Toyota GR Yaris
• 2020 Jaguar F-Type SVR
• 2021 Mercedes-AMG SL 63
• 2022 Toyota GR86
• 2018 Jaguar XE Project 8 SV
• 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R
• 2021 Hyundai #98 Bryan Herta Autosport Elantra N TCR
• 2021 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica

New to Forza (speculative):

• 2021 Hyundai Elantra N
• 2022 McMurtry Spierling (very low likely)
• 2022 Lamborghini Revuelto
• 2024 Subaru BRZ tS
• 2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Special Edition
• 2016 Toyota 86 (Facelifted base trim, not the TRD SE)
• 2024 Honda Civic Type R

Note to self: Do not compress the FM/FH5 files using CompactGUI. It screwed the updating process, so, I’ll have to redownload everything. And there’s barely any size difference when compressed.