01:01.266 - 2009 Ford Focus RS - 300 HP - 3236 LBS - FF - 437 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Isn't quite the mad bastard you'd expect, being able to put down the power quite cleanly. It's just too heavy, really. But that I5 is so much more interesting than the characterless 2.0L turbo four in the ST. Almost feels 4WD.
01:01.002 - 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX GSR - 286 HP - 3285 LBS - 4WD - 439 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Feels like an Evo. Pointy, does as it's told, agricultural exhaust note. Just couldn't break the 61-second barrier, at least with me behind the wheel. Oddly, she calls it an IX MR. Oh yeah, any idea why it's PI is so low compared to the rest of the family?
01:00.321 - 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z - 287 HP - 3310 LBS - FR - 440 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Remember when the Z appeared to have big, grippy tires? Yeah, me too. This has a hard time keeping in contact with the road, constantly on the verge of sliding. It's great for maneuverability, but doesn't exactly imbue confidence.
01:00.344 - 1995 Ford SVT Cobra R - 300 HP - 3226 LBS - FR - 440 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
This felt much better, so its a shame the old 'Stang ended up slightly behind the Z, if even only by a hair. The big 351 sounds great up front, and the car has surprising purchase of the tarmac. Don't let prejudices get in the way!
01:01.069 - 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa - 300 HP - 2028 LBS - FR - 442 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Whoa boy. This was one of the harder laps to extract. The 250 TR is so fast in a straight line, but has so little grip from its hilariously-narrow tires, that it's really hard to be consistent. Braking needs to be planned in advance. But the view over that humped hood is magical, so a lot can be forgiven.
01:01.694 - 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 - 405 HP - 3600 LBS - FR - 442 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Y'know, I've never understood the draw of the Daytona. It's fat. I've never found it particularly pretty either, considering what came before and after. But driving it helped. It sounds great, for one: that cultured, rich noise down low, and the trademark Ferrari wail up high. But a track car this isn't. It lumbered its way to the slowest time of the group.
01:01.100 - 1997 Mitsubishi GTO - 320 HP - 3704 LBS - 4WD - 445 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Just barely beating
@Im_Lukas here, I didn't really know what to expect from the GTO. It's an easy drive of course, given the weight, but I didn't expect it to clock a time so close to baby bro Evo. Impressive.
01:00.315 - 2012 Infiniti IPL G Coupe - 348 HP - 3727 LBS - FR - 446 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
This is what progress has given us: a decade on from the launch of the 350Z, this fattened-up stablemate bests it by 0.006. Sounds good, but feels that weight. How is this car so heavy?! The extra 61hp is almost completely negated.
01:01.587 - 2012 Vauxhall Astra VXR - 276 HP - 3252 LBS - FF - 446 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Another chubby contender, I've got a soft spot for the Astra. It's great looking, and summons quite a lot of grip from those over-worked front tires. But it just can't take turns at a quick speed, and that cost it a quarter-second against the Focus.
01:01.177 - 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport - 306 HP - 3970 LBS - 4WD - 448 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Now this is surprising. Despite an extra 400 pounds on account of its 4WD system, the GS has no more power than little brother IS 350, and is saddled with a huge 40 PI handicap. I'm really not sure why it is, or why it's ever so slightly faster. But that's the case. It didn't feel bad around the track, feeling lighter than the Infiniti, but I'd say go for the IS instead.
00:59.968 - 1981 BMW M1 - 277 HP - 2866 LBS - MR - 449 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Ah, the classic. It can get a little slidey on you if you're not careful, particular at Uphill, but I'd be willing to forgive the M1 a lot based on the looks and sounds. Unsurprisingly, it runs very close to the 1M Coupe, just as it did for me at the 'Ring in FM5. Go drive it!
01:00.558 - 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R - 261 HP - 2963 LBS - FF - 455 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
The Scirocco is fast and composed, just as you'd expect of a modern VAG product. No other hatch has cleared the 61 second mark, so on that alone, I approve.
01:01.215 - 1995 Audi RS 2 Avant - 311 HP - 3517 LBS - 4WD - 460 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Such a modern classic. I've really grown to like the Porsche-fettled Audi wagon over the years, but like most of the 4WD cars in this class, it just can't match the pace. It understeers pretty severely, and is especially susceptible to deflection from the curbing. At least it sounds nice?
01:01.181 - 2004 Audi S4 - 340 HP - 3825 LBS - 4WD - 460 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Speaking of, this too sounds nice. Still seems weird to hear the V8 growl coming from such a boring shape. While this is faster than the RS2 - just - it's not as enjoyable. Look at that weight!
01:00.637 - 2011 Subaru WRX STI - 305 HP - 3384 LBS - 4WD - 463 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Oh, the poor Scoobs. They just can't pull any sort of quick times with me behind the wheel. This is slightly slower than the 22B, and just feels kind of... Blah.
01:00.534 - 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI - 305 HP - 3395 LBS - 4WD - 466 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Same as above, with slightly more pep (more torque). Could just be me, but feels ever so slightly more tail-happy. Slightly faster than the 22B.
01:00.316 - 2010 Volkswagen Golf R - 267 HP - 3188 LBS - 4WD - 467 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Ah, the Golf R. I couldn't have been alone in thinking it was a second-rate WRX/Evo competitor when first released. But as those cars have stopped evolving, this has leapfrogged them. The VI feels lively, more willing to bend to your will than the Japanese stuff. It sounds decent too. Way to go, VW.
01:00.309 - 2014 Volkswagen Golf R - 296 HP - 3254 LBS - 4WD - 468 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Well this was disappointing. I worked so hard to get this ahead of the VI. I think T10 have made a mistake here: while the VI has a 54/46 weight distribution, the VII comes in at 61/39. Considering how similar they are, I find that strange. It explains the persistent understeer though.
00:59.480 - 1997 Mazda RX-7 - 261 HP - 2831 LBS - FR - 469 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Oh hey, look: a Mazda on top of the class. The RX-7 isn't an easy steer, but getting used to its tricky nature means holding it on the verge of grip, scoring hugely fast corner speeds. It's addictive.
01:00.519 - 2011 Audi RS 3 Sportback - 335 HP - 3472 LBS - 4WD - 473 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Meh. Feels heavy compared to the fun (yes, fun) of the Golfs. It's a great sounding five, but that's all the RS3 has going for it. Get the TT RS instead.
And the new DLC:
01:07.214 - 1979 Opel Kadett C GT/E - 114 HP - 2028 LBS - FR - 255 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Bwa ha ha ha, the gearing! You've barely got anything left in third by the time you hit 60mph, and fourth pretty much keeps the 20mph/gear average intact too. I had to readjust to driving slower cars, remembering that T1 is handled far differently in something like this, and Uphill barely requires a lift. A respectable time, with nothing ahead of it on the board with a higher PI. The only thing close is the freakish Alfa Spider!
01:06.310 - 1973 Nissan Skyline GT-R - 158 HP - 2524 LBS - FR - 277 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
What a difference a handful of pounds, and a different body, can make. The '73 is one of my favourite cars, but those narrow tires and the tall stance meant I couldn't get it within 0.8s of the earlier '71. That's too bad. It still sounds good though, and does admirably enough compared to the class.
01:04.634 - 1973 Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350 - 275 HP - 3150 LBS - FR - 309 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Weeeeee! The Monaro lands near the bottom of the muscle car pile, but considering it's packing a lot less power, that's fine by me. In a fun shade of pink, I think this could have the workings of a serious D-Mod competitor, since you've got that much more room to mod it.
00:52.246 - 2015 Mazda Formula Mazda - 180 HP - 1254 LBS - MR - 714 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
I love it. I love it so much. Driving cars like this, that rely so much on grip and downforce, can be a challenge, but it's a blast to focus on the conservation of speed at such a high tier. The rotary hums away behind you, and you can dive into turns at frankly ludicrous speeds, safe in the knowledge the black art of aero will be there.
00:51.568 - 2016 W Motors Lykan HyperSport - 740 HP - 3042 LBS - MR - 835 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Nuts. Completely and utterly nuts. The Lykan accelerates with such force, you'd swear it was hiding an extra 200hp over the quoted amount. Looking at the throttle can pile on an extra 10mph. I was stomping on the brakes from over 170mph on the main straight! It behaves far better than you'd expect of a first-attempt hypercar. The grip is phenomenal, and the brakes are more powerful than I would've expected, with brake distances comparable to far slower cars. It's a little out of its league as a road car in R Class, but it's a lot of fun anyway.
00:50.226 - 2015 Nissan #1 NISMO MOTUL AUTECH GT-R - 550 HP - 2249 LBS - FR - 863 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
GT500 cars always felt easy in GT. Same too in FM4. Not so much here. While the aero continues to dominate the handling equation, the car can and will step out if you're too judicious with the throttle application. Take it slow, brake early, and follow proper race lines, and it rewards. I know there's a 49 in this car for me (the sectors showed as much), but I couldn't string it together today.
00:42.949 - 2014 Toyota #8 Toyota Racing TS040 HYBRID - 784 HP - 2033 LBS - 4WD - 990 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Now this, this is easier to drive! The Toyota is madness, a literal laugh. The only reason I stopped lapping was that it seemed unfair to keep going. I had it in my head that this time was way off pace, as I was remembering Lukas' 787B time, only to now see that was for the Modified board. Saw an additional .4 left on the sectors with this too. With the higher classes, I'm so far out of my depth that it's uncomfortable!
Another dozen, with a few changes up top:
00:59.566 - 1998 Toyota Supra RZ - 320 HP - 3329 LBS - FR - 473 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Despite what the Internet will have you believe, the Supra is better at more than four-digit dyno pulls. It's got just the right balance for a track attack: rear-drive, powerful straight-six, little in the way of turbo lag, and well-spaced gears. It was a joy to lap, and it wasn't surprising it ended up with such a quick time.
01:01.229 - 1983 Audi Sport quattro - 306 HP - 2807 LBS - 4WD - 473 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Continuing my spell of slow lap times in all-paw cars, the SWB and I just don't get along. It pushes, the heavy nose leading the way when I wanted it to tuck into turns. It deserves better than this.
00:59.571 - 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track - 348 HP - 3433 LBS - FR - 474 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Feeling very much like you'd expect a modern, non-turbo version of the Supra to feel, the Genesis is a good companion. Essentially tied with that car, we really got along. Nothing stood out, but in this case, that's a good thing.
01:02.273 - 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT - 470 HP - 5150 LBS - 4WD - 476 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Felt surprisingly car-like for the first little while. Can take slower turns, like T1/T2, very much like a car would, with very little to tell it apart on the speedo. The high seating sort of gives it away, though. On the quicker stuff, the weight and height conspire to keep it from setting any comparable times. But hey, a low 1:02 isn't bad at all.
00:59.244 - 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2 - 170 HP - 1367 LBS - FR - 477 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
This is a personal favourite from GT5, and as it first showed up in Horizon 2 last year, I had yet to drive it in a Forza game. I was apprehensive about it, worrying it wouldn't live up to my high standards, but it's a joy. Surprisingly quick (and feeling so), it had one of the higher peak speeds from the standing start of the first lap heading into T1. In GT5, I had bumped up the power a tiny bit to find a sweet spot, but I'm wondering if that will even be necessary here. A build will follow, surely. This puts a bit of breathing room between it and the rest of the class, but it's a short-lived lead...
00:59.117 - 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 35th Anniversary SS - 325 HP - 3554 LBS - FR - 481 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
I knew the Camaro would be the leader as soon as we went through the first turn. Like the Firebird before it, it has a chassis made for fast-lapping: wide track, wide tires, and a long-ish wheelbase. It feels great, with a superb balance that isn't ripped apart by an abundance of power. It definitely doesn't feel as heavy as quoted, either.
00:59.967 - 1997 Maserati Ghibli Cup - 326 HP - 3009 LBS - FR - 481 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Eh, about where I expected it to fall. The Ghibli is a strange one, its unusual-yet-benign looks translating to the driving experience a little too well. I almost immediately forgot how it drove.
01:00.149 - 1986 Lancia Delta S4 - 247 HP - 2646 LBS - 4WD - 481 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
I love this car. It deserves a faster time than this. I really wanted to take it under the minute mark, but that wasn't meant to be today. Sounds fun, and doesn't have the boring, understeery balance of other 4WD cars thanks to the midship engine. What a joy.
00:59.918 - 1970 Ford Escort RS1600 F&F Edition - 245 HP - 1731 LBS - FR - 485 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
This was a weird one. Long-legged, with a very high redline, I thought that maybe it wouldn't be the rambunctious rebel it looked like. I was wrong. Whatever you do, don't try to upshift with any amount of lock on, as it's roughly equivalent to hitting a button marked "Drift".
00:59.828 - 1997 BMW M3 - 321 HP - 3219 LBS - FR - 486 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Felt like a BMW.
00:58.875 - 1956 Jaguar D-Type - 245 HP - 2100 LBS - FR - 487 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
Whoa! Considering the other cars from the era, I expected the Jag to be a bit wayward, but it obviously didn't get the memo. It corners at alarming speed, and stays glued to the pavement during it. It will edge out a bit in the quicker stuff, but only enough to get you aligned with the exit as quickly as possible, so you can get back on the throttle. It felt fantastic, and I recommend going out and trying it now.
00:59.859 - 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec - 278 HP - 3393 LBS - 4WD - 489 - SlipZtrEm - Controller
The middle child. I feel like the R33 gets forgotten between the two GT-R's on either side of it, much like the E36 does (which is from the same year, as luck would have it). The GT-R ends up right around its countrymen, and felt good doing the laps, with the rear-biased 4WD system making itself known. An underdog.
As for this car being modified I found it easy to drive, probably a car I would consider my 'safe' car online, it's not incredibly fast but also won't step out of line or punish you for being a bit too jerky with the controls.
. Not so easy to drive, gets very twitchy when elevation change is involved but managed to hold it together for a lap. On the last corner if I don't hit the inside curb the car just starts sliding. I've took this online a few times just to mess with people and it's usually good for a mid-pack finish but you really have to push it and avoid all the wrecks.
. Almost 1.5 seconds over 2nd in D class stock is crazy, but I guess in reality it's just a modified MX-5 which you can buy in that form to consider it stock.
