McLaren, both the company and the man, need little introduction for automotive enthusiasts. The seminal F1 is arguably the greatest modern supercar, while Bruce’s cars dominated Can-Am in the 60’s, with him behind the wheel for many of the wins. This week, Turn 10 has focused on two of the standout cars from McLaren’s rich history, while also announcing an additional 38 cars for the game’s September 15th release date (or September 10th, if you pre-order digitally).
The 1969 M8B took cues from the contemporary Chaparral 2E, mounting a huge wing directly to the rear suspension, through the bodywork. Teamed with fellow Kiwi Denny Hulme, Bruce’s powerful “Orange Elephants” swept the series that year. With the Chaparral also announced this week, players will be able to relive the rivalry.
Speaking of rivalries, F1 in the late 60’s was full of them. The 1966 M2B may have had a problematic start in real life, with its downsized Indy Ford V8 proving unreliable, but players won’t have to worry about that as they charge towards Eau Rouge, mixing it up with the Brabham and Lotus F1 cars also in the game.
In addition to these two racers, here are the other cars revealed this week:
- 1997 Volvo 850 R
- 1995 Ferrari F50
- 1976 McLaren #11 Marlboro Team McLaren M23
- 1976 Ferrari #1 Scuderia Ferrari 312T2
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz G 65 AMG
- 1966 Chaparral #66 Chaparral Cars 2E
- 2014 Rolls Royce Wraith
- 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE
- 1967 Ferrari 330 P4
- 2014 Honda Civic Si
- 1986 BMW M635CSi
- 2005 Lotus Elise 111S
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe
- 1984 Ferrari GTO
- 1971 Plymouth Cuda 426 HEMI
- 1998 Toyota Supra RZ
- 1993 Renault Clio Williams
- 1969 Toyota 2000GT
- 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco 16v
- 2001 Audi RS 4 Avant
- 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Super Sport
- 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale
- 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR
- 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
- 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Quadrifoglio Verde
- 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS-454
- 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
- 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
- 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
- 1992 Nissan Silvia CLUB K’s
- 1971 AMC Javelin AMX
- 1998 Volkswagen GTI VR6 Mk3
- 2014 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged
- 1992 Bugatti EB110 SS
- 1968 Abarth 595 esseesse
- 2004 Saleen S7
- 1998 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo
- 2009 Pontiac Solstice GXP
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Looks aren’t everything, if the game feels arcady like before, then I’m skipping it and patiently waiting for GT7 while I enjoy GT6, Pcars, AC and Rfactor :)
Do you mind enlightening us by telling us how Forza is arcadey?
It’s not arcadey, it’s just different. People like Tiff Needell have mentioned a flaw or two, and a few pro drivers here at the Planet have detailed the little things wrong with both games. But I’ve seen car behavior back in Forza 4 that only a chosen few PC sims like Live For Speed have exhibited. I think if you could somehow merge the physics engines from GT6 and Forza 5 together, you’d have a simulation which would rival LFS or Race Room.
Actually people around here have detailed many major things wrong with the physics of the GT series. You’ll find some of it here for example:
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/transition-from-gran-turismo-to-real-life-things-you-need-to-be-aware-of-updated-poll.331717/
The physics of GT are far behind anything on pc. The only place where they are even mentioned as simulation is on console…and only on the PS3. PCars is the physics king on console these days.
So is this DLC? Or are we actually going to get to drive these cars out of the box. That’s the reason I spent a total of about 20 hours on FM5. I was not not very happy to see that every cool car was DLC
Every one of the cars so far shown will be in the game from Day 1. The only DLC announced so far has been the Fast & Furious pack – while it’s assumed it’ll be roughly the same as FH2’s, the cars themselves haven’t been confirmed yet.
Well that’s good. I love the Forza games, but I felt cheated with #5.
No Tyrrell P34 (6 wheeler)? Pass. Just kidding. What’s an XBox One and how do I buy one?
Log in to check for news about GT, decide I’d quite like an xbone.
Or you could log in when when the first GT7 news bits start being released and then make comparisons/decisions. For me, I quite like the fact we haven’t seen ANY new cars in GT6… it’s almost a promise that a vast array new content has been stored away for the PS4 over the last couple years. GT7 is going to be a banger. Whooo!
GT7 could be another few years away, besides what’s wrong with enjoying both franchises?
Nothing. Except the small part where you’re required to spend a hefty amount of money to purchase the actual hardware to actually play Forza ‘normally. I know I’m never going back to a pad…
It’s exactly the same with GT7. You’ll need to buy a ps4 and your old wheels won’t work.
I don’t think that has been absolutely confirmed has it? There are a lot T500 and T300’s out there, me included, and if the new Logitch wheels with it’s identical internal FFB mechanism behave the exact same (which I damn sure hope they don’t and have a revised controller board and position sensors for a higher accuracy in road/car feel), we know they’re toys of last generation in comparison to the Thrustmaster and Fanatec designs.
Of course it boils down to what you want.. PCars and AC having joined the console market has of course made the XB1 decision more worthwhile, IF you have no money invested in USB standard gear. It’s ‘pricy’ no matter what.. but not relatively speaking, just blew $850 on Continental Sport Contact 3’s, hope the T300 investment lasts 5 years without any problems.. *knocks on wood*
Ferrari F50 and 312T. McLaren M23. Rolls Royce Wraith. Next gen Supra. 71′ Javelin. 91′ Bugatti. If I didn’t know better I’d say T10 was plugging the holes in GT’s car list and easily covering all the rest of it that is of consequence. This is going to be end up being one heck of a car list.
I’m amazed how googaa you guys are over this car list. With some exceptions, this is mostly the Forza 4 car list. I mean, yeah it’s a good list, but Turn 10 are just catching up with where they were last gen.
True it makes sense I guess, but unlike people like me I have never own the XBox and never own a Forza game.
So this is a great time to try Forza out :)
I’m amazed you don’t apply the same standard to the GT car list seeing as how over 90% of the GT6 car list was just recycled from older games. Forza appears to be plugging all the gaps in the GT car list. PD has a lot of catching up to do.
Forza 4 is not a bad goal to have considering it still has the best car list of any game. Forza 6 has the potential to be better because the engine now supports open wheelers and T10 seems to be very keen to use this new feature.
@Johnny
I do, I do use that same logic when I regard Gran Turismo’s car list. Except while I’m overjoyed to see such an outstanding stable of vehicles returning, I’m always glad to see key wheels making that comeback, like the FT-86 prototype. Of course, what I don’t do is gush over it like it’s a whole new car list.
Maybe that helps.
By the way, Forzxa 4 having the best car list of any racer? That’s definitely a matter of personal opinion. To me, even though I like it too, it’s even spottier than GT6’s car list.
Haha, no way man, I’d be hard pressed to name any important cars that aren’t in FM4. With Gt5/6 that task is much easier as there are loads.
Is that comic relief @TenD? Your go-to defense whenever you perceive GT/PD under attack is always sales and car count. Once you realize you can’t win over a discussion based on anything meaningful to gameplay, out comes, “they sold 10 million” and “[that game] has a very small car count, GT always has new cars to explore, it’s so wonderful”. I actually think you’re getting jealous of other games now and what they are bringing to the table.
FM4 had a pretty good car list, but you had to buy the packs or the pass. I personally prefer GT6’s car list to FM4.
Oh dear… does someone go into defensive mode whenever someone brings up one of his preciouses? “These bots are the pinnacle of sportsmanlike compettitude… this car list is beyond the need for (much) DLC.” You’re a rich man, Johnny. ;D
Played much GRID Autosport lately, a game you defended tooth and claw?
I comment on Gran Turismo because I think it’s a great series and GT6 is still a good racer, in spite of what his majesty thinks of it. If you don’t like the fact that I like a series, I guess you’re just not going to be too content around here. I mean, after all, this is a GRAN TURISMO site and all, fans do tend to collect here, and remark favorably on the series, go figure. ;D
And by the way, I actually played the Forza series through four iterations, and hung out on the boards for a good length of time, so I do believe I have more insight on the series than his loftiness.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but wasn’t it you that instigated this by asking why some were so pleased with a list of returning cars not seen since FM4?
“I comment on Gran Turismo because I think it’s a great series…”
What a coincidence, it’s almost as if people are commenting on this piece of news because they think it’s great news for them being able to again use cars that weren’t included in 5 with the addition of night racing and weather in what they consider a great series — what a shocker.
My point being knock the existential martyr nonsense off, it’s unbearably annoying.
Now Terro, it’s not martyr nonsense. It’s pointing out a fact. I’d think the “Why are you posting all this Forza crap snews” is more along that line, ya think? ;)
Oh man!! The list keep getting better and better…. PS4 you will always be my main girl, but I think it’s time to get me a side chick (XBox 1)
I might be getting this game after all with these additions, I swore T10 off after Forza 5. Probably wait for the real world reviews to come out…great times for fans of racing games when you can actually be choosy. Thanks for the write-up SlipZtrEm.
You’re very welcome!
While i don’t care about this soulless franchise. I always loved how good there car list always is 10/10. while over at gt’s car list well? Hey look at the time see yea.
Would be awesome if PD could get a relationship with Porsche like this. Awesome car list so far form Forza 6
AMC Javelin = so much want
BMW M635CSi :) yes
YES YES YES
Great move to add the McLaren and Chaparral Can Am cars – if they could add cars from Lola and Shadow and maybe the beautiful Ford Honker 2 you could run a really exciting Can Am championship. I’m also very jealous of the game having three 1960’s F1 cars – if GT can’t add F1 cars perhaps they could add the equivalent Tasman series cars.
Some great cars on the list – a shame my wheel isn’t compatible.
Who the hell cares. Does GT Planet just let mods write whatever they want for news articles?
This is GT Planet, keep this nonsense on forza planet
1. Obviously you do, otherwise you wouldn’t have commented.
2. Type ForzaPlanet.net into your address bar, hit enter, and tell me where it takes you.
3. GTPlanet is not an entity that acts upon itself, thus it doesn’t “let” mods do anything.
Anything else you’d like to say that makes you look utterly foolish or are you done throwing your toys around?
GTPLANET needs the hits to stay in the game. How much GT news is there really!? Not a lot…
Oh and this “nonsense” isn’t nonsense at all.. Get with the times.
@TomBrady: Typical opinated post from you. Clearly, you have a lot difficulty ignoring articles that you aren’t interested in. If it bothers you so much, then make your own Gran Turismo fan site where only GT news is reported. But I gurantee you it won’t be above the quality of GTP.
Bro, seriously? You seem about 6 years old right now.
You are literally fuelling the flame war that is gt/ forza. True racing fans are delighted to have numerous titles to enjoy without the childish bias BS. Lighten up.
It’s amazing a member has had no problem with the numerous pCARS news articles, happily taking part in the conversations for those. But I suppose being consistent is a lot harder than being a hypocrite.
GTPlanet’s blog is widening it’s scope. Don’t like it? Don’t read it.
Major burn with the forzaplanet.net reference. *bows down*
I agree with the others, also, don’t deflate balls.
McLaren CanAm cars… wow. Needless to say, I’d dearly love to see these in GT at some point (but am keeping all hopes firmly grounded). Been lucky enough to see some of these in the flesh (metal?); awesome machines.
312T2 :D
Ohhh… only just saw that on the list. Droool.
Damn I wish Kaz would put my real life daily driver in GT, 97 GTI VR6, maybe one day, lol.
Volvo 850 R, sedan or the wagon? Please be the latter!
It was a wagon in FM4, so I think that’s the safe assumption.
850r sweet!
oh my god I’m so excited to see can-am cars anywhere, can’t wait for this game
Not a Lancia in sight yet…
Over half of the list is yet to be revealed, though I’d be seriously surprised if all five from Horizon 2 (Fulvia, 037, Stratos, Delta S4 and Integrale) aren’t in.
Alright. If all five of those are in then I might have to save up for an XBOne. It has two of my favourite Evos too and the X is probably coming as well…and hopefully Forza 4 gets that backwards compatibility too.
Officially jealous of Xbox ONE owners now.
Why? Neither of these console “SIM” developers can get everything right, so it’s best to own both consoles that way you don’t miss out.
Start saving your money and you’ll eventually have enough to buy one.
Oh snap, they are adding my real-life car! The BMW 635CSi!
Beginning to be more like green with envy.
Dat Volvo 850. Nice.
This is making me want to buy an Xbox
A car-list to be proud of for the game.
YES THE MK3 GTI IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my that pun…
Puns! Puns everywhere!