Two More Italian Classics Come Back to Forza Horizon
Get ready to cruise along the Mexican landscape on two more select Italian classics that you will surely love. Don’t miss out on these amazing examples of Italian passion for car design available to unlock now.
A two-seater tiny race car is available for you to unlock right now on the Festival Playlist: Earn 20 PTS and start driving Abarth’s track day two-seater, the Biposto 695.
The 695 has two seats, three doors, and more power than it looks; the car is equipped with the already famous T-Jet 1.4-liter engine with upgrades such as a new Garrett turbo.
Abarth’s tiny beast weighs only 997 kg, which means it’s capable of putting good use of its small engine and racing 5-speed gearbox. Simply bellisimo!
This little, fun machine will be available for you to unlock on the second week of the Festival Playlist until August 31.
And available for 40 PTS, is the second Alfa of the season, the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C. Beautiful from every possible angle, this car is more than just a pretty face; it's completely carbon fiber chassis allows it to make the most out of the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine with an output of 237 bhp.
This car looks and handles like a dream, exactly what you want from an Alfa designed and built completely with racing as its purpose.
We are always looking at your suggestions! Make sure to leave your ideas, comments, or anything you’d like to see on Horizon 5 on the Suggestions Hub.
If any issue arises with our latest update of the game, please ake a look at our Troubleshooting Hub to get help.
Find a complete breakdown of this week’s rewards below! Let us know what you are looking forward to the most:
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
160 PTS: 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
AUTUMMM REWARDS
20 PTS: 2016 Abarth 695 Biposto
40 PTS: 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C
What mood are you in this week: Masserati or Ferrari? Well, luckily you do not have to choose since both will be available in the Forzathon Shop this week!
Top it all off with some customization, the Phone Ring Emote and Doodle Classic Shades will be available for purchase as well!
Check out the Forza Horizon 5 Italian Exotics Car Pack
Collect and drive 7 Italian new-to-Forza cars including the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica, 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB, 2021 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12, 2020 Ferrari Roma, 2020 Lamborghini SC20, 2019 Italdesign DaVinci Concept and 2018 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán Super Trofeo Evo.
To celebrate our presence here at gamescom in Cologne, Germany, today we revealed that the local and world-famous Nürburgring GP circuit will be available in Forza Motorsport at launch on October 10. What’s more, as part of our plan to regularly bring new content to the game after release, we are also happy to confirm the iconic 12.9-mile (20.83 km) Nordschleife will be coming in Spring 2024. Both tracks have been completely rebuilt for the Xbox Series X|S and PC. Nürburgring GP is the latest addition to the 20 tracks featured in Forza Motorsport on day one – with more announcements remaining, check out the list of tracks we’ve announced to date. In addition to our track lineup, Forza Motorsport starts with over 500 cars, and this list will continue to expand beyond launch. Check out the cars we have announced so far and stay tuned for future car reveals as we get closer to release day.
Experience Forza Motorsport on PC
Starting today PC players can pre-order Forza Motorsport on Steam and play up to 5 days early from October 5th by pre-purchasing the Premium Edition. With cross-play for online matchmaking and cross-saves, you can play with your friends across PC and console and for the first time, continue your racing journey across Xbox Series X|S and Steam with shared progression and achievement unlocks.
See You at the Starting Line
Forza Motorsport is coming October 10 to Xbox Series X|S consoles, Windows 10 and 11 PCs via the Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta).
Pre-order the Forza Motorsport Premium Edition on the Microsoft Store or Steam and play the full game up to 5 days early. Here’s a look at what’s included in each version of the game available for pre-order.
The Premium Add-Ons Bundle is the best value for our Game Pass members as compared to buying each included item separately, and a great option for Standard and Deluxe Edition players looking to expand their game.
*Requires game, sold separately, or Game Pass subscription (excluding Core).
Forza Motorsport Deluxe Edition
Available October 10
Includes the full game
Car Pass
Forza Motorsport Standard Edition
Available October 10
Includes the full game
Play it with Game Pass on console, PC and Cloud Gaming
Your Ultimate Horizon Adventure awaits! Download Forza Horizon 5 and experience the full game with Free Play Days from Thursday, August 17 until Monday, August 21. Explore the vibrant and ever-evolving open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. Jump in, have fun, and make this the best road trip that never ends by upgrading to the full game. All your gameplay progress will seamlessly carry over and you can play new content every week in the Festival Playlist.
Get the Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition on sale now for 50% off and experience the high-speed Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels and the thrilling Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure expansions, as well as the Car Pass, VIP Membership with 2x credit race rewards, and Welcome Pack. Also available for 65% off is the Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 Premium Editions Bundle with two incredible full games, four epic expansions and several add-on packs. See you at the Horizon Festival!
Unlock Iconic Alfa Romeo and Lancia Cars in Forza Horizon 5
Italian Automotive, the latest series for Forza Horizon 5 is here and it features the return of some iconic Italian brands ready to leave their mark at the Horizon Festival.
Each week will put you behind the wheel of exquisite Italian all-time favorites for you to drive around and explore Mexico!
Earning 20 PTS on the first week of this series’ Festival Playlist will unlock a true touring car sensation: the 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4. It might have been designed as a car to drive on your way to the office, but it still had a surprising 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and an AWD drivetrain. Either to drive back home for work, or to get a few laps on a touring track, the 155 Q4 is a guaranteed fun drive. Unlock it by August 24!
What other cars would you like to see in Forza Horizon 5? Upvote your favorites on the Suggestions Hub. Have you encountered any issues with the latest update? Let us know on the Troubleshooting Hub.
Here’s everything you can unlock this week! Series rewards can be earned through Thursday, September 14, while the summer season unlocks are available until Thursday, August 24.
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2019 Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
160 PTS: 1992 Ferrari 512 TR
SUMMER REWARDS
20 PTS: 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4
40 PTS: 1986 Lancia Delta S4
One of the most iconic poster cars of all time, the 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV will also be waiting for you at the Forzathon Shop along with the Doodle Pattern Facemask for your character and the Tape Rewind Car Horn.
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News from the Forza Franchise
Check out the Forza Horizon 5 Italian Exotics Car Pack
Collect and drive 7 Italian new-to-Forza cars including the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica, 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB, 2021 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12, 2020 Ferrari Roma, 2020 Lamborghini SC20, 2019 Italdesign DaVinci Concept and 2018 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán Super Trofeo Evo.
Collect and drive 7 Italian new-to-Forza cars including the 2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica, 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB, 2021 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12, 2020 Ferrari Roma, 2020 Lamborghini SC20, 2019 Italdesign DaVinci Concept and 2018 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán Super Trofeo Evo.
Available now on the Microsoft Store and Steam for USD $9.99 / GBP £7.99 / EUR €9.99.
Not included with the Forza Horizon 5 Car Pass, Standard, Deluxe or Premium Editions.
Coming to the Festival Playlist with Italian Automotive
4 weeks, 8 incredible Italian cars. Are you ready for the challenge? Don’t miss out on the events featured on the Festival Playlist this series and look out for new challenges to smash the Yacht Piñata Collectible and Italian Automotive themed billboards available every week! New props will also be available in EventLab for creators to use in their custom events.
1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4
Earn 20 PTS during the Week 1 “Summer” Season on the Italian Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Aug. 17 – 24.
Technically, the 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 can be termed a "compact executive", but this car has the heart of a touring car. Introduced in 1992, the 155 was a larger replacement for the Alfa Romeo 75. The Q4 version features a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine capable of 187 horsepower and, unlike the front wheel drive 155, sports an AWD drivetrain. Capable of a 140-mph top speed and a 0-100 kph in around 7 seconds, it’s little wonder that the 155 had success in touring car racing. It’s a fun drive with a body style that’s begging for a race replica livery in Forza Horizon 5.
1986 Lancia Delta S4
Earn 40 PTS during the Week 1 “Summer” Season on the Italian Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Aug. 17 – 24.
An F1 car for rally is one way to classify this robust, any condition, any surface racer. From a distance it resembles its distant much milder, yet still utterly capable cousin the Lancia Delta. Underneath the bloodline is pure purpose-built racecar. A supercharger and a turbocharger lay rubber from all four wheels, try not to choke on its dust.
2016 Abarth 695 Biposto
Earn 20 PTS during the Week 2 “Autumn” Season on the Italian Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Aug. 24 – 31.
In case you don’t speak Italian, “Biposto” means two-seater. In terms of this micro-sized hot hatch, two-seater means more fun than might be legal. That’s why Abarth – pronounced ‘Ah-Bart’ – calls the 695 Biposto an entry-level track day car. Celebrating 50 years since the introduction of the immensely popular Abarth 695, the Biposto comes with features that make it a screaming fast pocket rocket with handling that rivals sports cars twice its price. All the upgrades come from the most preferred brands in performance including: Akrapovic exhaust, Brembo brakes, OZ wheels, Garrett turbo, and more. These components and the tuning result in a car that is far from its diminutive daily driving cousins with a backseat and a thrilling driving experience that is anything but small.
2014 Alfa Romeo 4C
Earn 40 PTS during the Week 2 “Autumn” Season on the Italian Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Aug. 24 – 31.
Look out, sports car fans, the 4C has everything needed for spirited driving and even a few creature comforts. First off, the form which has met with near universal praise from fans and critics alike. As with any sports car built by Italians, the looks are only the icing; it’s the cake that is tasty: a carbon-fiber tub between twin aluminum sub-frames, and a rip-roaring turbo-charged four-cylinder with enough gusto to give anyone a permanent grin. The engine is behind the cabin, where it should be. The resulting driving experience is visceral and will have you wishing for the next off-camber corner all day. Thank you, Alfa, we needed that!
1980 Abarth Fiat 131
Earn 20 PTS during the Week 3 “Winter” Season on the Italian Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Aug. 31 – Sept. 7.
Carlo Abarth is rightfully famous for applying the dark art of tuning to some of the most unlikely cars in the world—simple, robust, but decidedly unsporting Fiats—and creating legitimate giant-slaying racers out of them. This Abarth 131 is a homologation version of the standard Fiat 131, a relatively tame family sedan until fitted with a 2-liter, 16-valve fuel-injected motor creating nearly 140 horsepower. Combined with lightweight fiberglass body panels sporting box flares and aggressive air scoops, the boxy coupe can scoot to 60 in less than eight seconds—incredible performance for such a small car developed during the 1970s. With independent rear suspension fitted by Abarth, the 131 is perfectly suited for hanging out its duck-tailed hindquarters on the tight, technical courses. This road version allowed the 230-horsepower rally version to dominate World Rally Championship racing between 1977 and 1980. With only 400 of the street cars ever produced, Forza is probably the best place to experience this diminutive Italian rally car on the road.
2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
Earn 40 PTS during the Week 3 “Winter” Season on the Italian Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Aug. 31 – Sept 7.
From every possible angle, the 8C Competizione is a steel-and-carbon-fiber supermodel of the highest order. Yet you might be surprised that it wasn’t designed by one of the famous Italian coachbuilders—instead the 8C was designed in-house at Alfa Romeo’s own design center. The 8C also has the beast to back up the beauty, using a version of the 4.3-liter V8 that sees duty in the Maserati Coupe and the Ferrari F430, and is precisely balanced with a 6-speed transaxle mounted just ahead of the rear wheels. Keeping all the weight inside the wheelbase allows the 8C to dance with the finest corner-carvers around, and it can hold its own at a stoplight drag by handily laying down 12.4-second quarter miles. Of course, with those looks, a simple cruise down the boulevard will rack up double-takes without needing to even let the 8C’s 450 horsepower sing its warbling quad-exhaust note.
2017 Abarth 124 Spider
Earn 20 PTS during the Week 4 “Spring” Season on the Italian Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Sept. 7 – 14.
Built on the same chassis and with many of the same components of the Mazda Miata, the Abarth 124 Spider takes that solid base and spices it up with Italian flair. This variant has the most horsepower available and an optimized suspension. The car’s bulging lines beg to cut their way through the wind with the top down. Under the long hood is the treat that separates the 124 from its Japanese sibling. Whether you actually find the turbo in the engine bay or note the distinguishing sound of it spooling up as you throttle up, the forced induction is what makes this little convertible a real treat. Like the Miata, this is a car you can drive at 100 percent all day and have loads of fun in the process. So, what are you waiting for?
1982 Lancia 037 Stradale
Earn 40 PTS during the Week 4 “Spring” Season on the Italian Automotive Festival Playlist. Available from Sept. 7 – 14.
When is a road car not (exactly) a road car? When it is a homologation variant of something as wild as a Group B rally car. As its name implies, the 037 Stradale is road-legal (stradale meaning “road” in Italian), sure, but under all of the road-approved gear like headlights, turn signals, and reflectors is the same spaceframe, Kevlar-reinforced fiberglass, and competition-bred engine as the Group B car. Of course, the Stradale versions couldn’t be as wild as their racing twins, with additional weight and an engine tune that wouldn’t require a tear-down every few races. Located amidships in a longitudinal placement is Lancia’s competition-tested 2-liter four-cylinder motor, supplemented with a supercharger provided by Abarth that adds extra power without the lag of turbochargers. As the last of the rear-wheel drive rally cars to see success in WRC, the 037 does have the advantage of lighter weight and less complexity than the early all-wheel drive competition, which helped propel the Group B 037 to a manufacturer’s championship in 1983. With a minimum construction of 200 cars to comply with racing rules, the 037 Stradale is exceedingly rare.
What’s Next
The next Forza Horizon 5 update celebrates our Horizon Creatives with some new community-requested improvements to EventLab. Stay tuned for details in September!
Discover Italian Automotive in Forza Horizon 5
Calling all Italian Automotive fans, this update is for you: Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia all return in our biggest Forza Horizon 5 car drop ever! Get ready to experience Italy’s automotive excellence with 16 cars for your garage. This includes 8 cars immediately obtainable in the Autoshow from Tuesday, August 15 and 8 cars unlockable in the Italian Automotive Festival Playlist over the next four weeks, beginning on Thursday, August 17 running through September 14, 2023.
To ensure you can store and customize all of these cars, we’ve increased the total garage space from 1,000 to 2,000 cars and the save slots for tunes and liveries from 600 to 1,000. Your feedback on the Suggestions Hub helped us prioritize these improvements, so please keep sharing your ideas so we can understand which changes would be the most beneficial to our players.
Games Fixes & Release Notes
Here’s a look at some of the fixes and improvements you can look forward to in this update:
Increased the total garage size from 1,000 to 2,000 cars.
You can now save up to 1,000 tunes and 1,000 liveries, up from 600 each.
Fixed an issue with the Auction House where sometimes last-minute bid extensions were not functioning correctly
Fixed different issues regarding drivatars and videoclips not working as intended in Icons of Speed
Fixed an issue with Seasonal EventLab were blueprints downloads and usage were not getting counted correctly when participating in Coop/PvP modes
Fixed an issue in Seasonal Playground Games King Mode which had a total time of 10 minutes instead of 8
Fixed different issues with car decorations and elements (stickers, colors, parts, among others) were not being shown as intended
[PC] Improvements made to some unusual long loading times particularly on Windows Store PC clients before the start of the game window
[PC] Improvements made to some instances where the game client was crashing while booting the game
[PC] Fixed an issue where the unlocked framerate option would be hidden incorrectly
Give your Forza Horizon 5 garage the finest masterpieces of Italian design. The Italian Exotics Car Pack introduces 7 meticulously crafted new-to-Forza cars for you to collect and drive:
2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica
With a design inspired by the Super Trofeo Evo2 racing line, the latest Huracán model has improved aerodynamics, stability, and has enhanced the overall driving experience without losing the striking and iconic Lambo DNA we all love and recognize at a glance. The Huracán’s mighty 5.2-liter V10 engine has 630 CV that can (and will) send you flying at 201mph. This new Huracán is built for the driver as it features new connectivity functions, customization of interiors, and different driving modes to give you the feel you want out of its electromechanical rear-wheel drive. Huracán Technica is a bridge between Lamborghini’s supercar pedigree and its future.
2022 Ferrari 296 GTB
The Ferrari 296 GTB redefines what a supercar is by putting together a petrol V6 and an electric engine that together can deliver 830 CV. The GTB is the very first Ferrari road car with an electric engine attached to the back of the combustion one and allows drivers to use both or stick to the electric only. 2022’s Gran Turismo Berlinetta’s build is centered on balance: the hybrid system is designed to give the car the lowest gravity center possible by placing the battery in the lowest position available. This car’s engine and overall design is inspired by Ferrari’s racing history taking ideas from the 156 F1, the 250 LM, and the 126 C2; and it will not shy away from the incredible speed and power offered by its predecessors.
2020 Ferrari Roma
The 2020 Ferrari Roma can be described with just two words: Style and Speed. The timeless and elegant design on the Roma conceals a powerful 3.8-liter turbo V8 engine capable of producing 620 CV. Aerodynamics were an integral part of this vehicle’s design: an active rear wing increases downforce and allows drivers to take corners quickly without losing an ounce of style, and the entire body of the car allows creates low drag when taking off. 70% of the Roma’s components are completely new and designed to improve the power-to-weight ratio making it one of the best of its class. 0-60mph will take you only 3.4 seconds, making the 2020 Ferrari Roma a must have for drivers who love to look good when going fast.
2020 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12
Just when you thought Lambo’s couldn’t get any wilder, the Essenza SC12 gets unveiled. This track-only monster is equipped with a 6.5-liter V12 engine that can produce a face-melting 819bhp. Born and raised to be fast, the Essenza’s chassis is built completely on carbon fiber which makes it weigh in at only 1376kg (3033.56 lbs). Every detail of this car’s exterior is designed to improve aerodynamics, air flow, and provide cooling for the engine, and, of course, scream “I want to go fast” when you look at it. This hypercar might be the pinnacle of Squadra Corse’s work to this day.
2020 Lamborghini SC20
The striking image of a one-off Lambo truly is a sight to be seen. The 2020 SC20 is a custom build with racing roots, original details, aerodynamic design, and the biggest engine Lamborghini has ever made: a 6,498 CC V12 with a seven-speed ISR transmission. The car is covered top-to-bottom in carbon fiber that has been polished by hand and is designed to allow the car to drive comfortably even at high speed. This no-roof, no-windshield, no-nonsense vehicle is a huge contender for the “Poster Car King” title.
2019 Italdesign DaVinci Concept
Built to mark the 500th anniversary of Leonardo DaVinci’s passing, the Italdesign DaVinci is an all-electric concept grand tourer that pays homage to one of the greatest and most iconic Renaissance artists and inventors. It’s designed first and foremost to be premium with intricate styling and details throughout both the exterior and interior, as if it’s a work of art by DaVinci himself. Its electric motors drive all four wheels, though Italdesign has approached this as a modular car that allows various electric motors and batteries to be swapped in from different automakers. If a petrol-powered car is desired, then it’s even possible to swap out the inner workings for a more conventional drivetrain. In fact, Italdesign tried and tested this themselves with a 4.0-litre V8 prototype showcased at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. While its overall aggressive looks and large gull-wing doors are certain to catch the attention of many, it’s the modularity provided by the DaVinci Concept that would certainly appeal most to esteemed car enthusiasts. If the DaVinci ever enters full production someday, which Italdesign says it could after a few small tweaks, then it’d certainly set a new bar for not only the constantly evolving electric vehicle market, but also the concept of car modularity and premium automotive design.
2018 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán Super Trofeo Evo
The successor of the Lamborghini racing breed is here with a brand-new body kit developed by Lamborghini’s Motorsport division which includes a rear fin and a roof air intake. The Super Trofeo’s styling was a hint at the future of its makers supercars that incorporate similar styling lines and features for road-friendly vehicles. But it’s not just about the striking and certainly unique exterior, the Super Trofeo Evo packs with a massive punch with its 5.2-liter V10 engine that produces 620 CV at 8250 rpm that made it run Monza in 1:34.3. And now you have more reasons to make this the car of your choice to run any GT World Championship.
Once the pack is purchased, you are granted a one-time only, free addition of each car to your Forza Horizon 5 garage, with no additional in-game credit cost. The Italian Exotics Car Pack is available from August 15 for USD $9.99 / GBP £7.99 / EUR €9.99 on the Microsoft Store and Steam. It is not included with the Forza Horizon 5 Car Pass, Standard, Deluxe or Premium Editions.
New Autoshow Cars
The Horizon Festival’s local mechanic has been busy as 8 iconic Italian cars enter the Autoshow. Once you’ve updated Forza Horizon 5, drive over to any Horizon Festival Outpost or Player House to browse the latest additions. Tune them up in your garage and check out the sights of Mexico while behind the wheel of some of Italy’s most exquisite machinery.
1968 Abarth 595 esseesse
Available for 35,000 CR in the Autoshow.
What it lacks in power and refinement it makes up for in character and likability. The Abarth 500 is an Italian design inspired by the VW Bug, and 100% built for Italians. But you don’t have to be from Italy to appreciate its glorious sound and adorable form. The Cinquecento is an acquired taste but, like most good things, once you have acquired a taste for them, they become a part of you.
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Available for 120,000 CR in the Autoshow.
It’s been 21 years since Alfa Romeo sold cars in the United States, and one drive of the new Giulia might infer they spent the entire time making sure their next entry was perfect. The Giulia Quadrifoglio is all Alfa Romeo, with exotic lines, delicate styling touches, and the performance you expect from an Italian sport sedan. In Quadrifoglio dress the biggest treat is the 505 horsepower Ferrari-derived 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6. Not only is it four-letter fast, but the sonorous rumble it emits is stunning from idle to redline. The front bumper on Quadrifoglio models is aggressive looking and, in the rear, you will find the gigantic rear diffuser and a gorgeously protruding exhaust. It’s been a long time to wait for the new Giulia, but by any measure it was worth it.
1968 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale
Available for 15,000,000 CR in the Autoshow.
One of the most beautiful cars ever built, the lightweight and powerful Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale also holds the record of being the most expensive new car sold in the U.S. of its time (at around $17,000). Initially as many as three of the extremely rare Stradale came to North America; today, only two remain on the continent. The car modeled for Forza Motorsport 5 is part of one of the greatest private collections of Italian cars in the world. These cars were ahead of their time, using butterfly-style doors, large wrap-around glass, twin-spark ignition, dual-overhead cams, a six-speed Coletti transmission, and plenty of lightweight magnesium parts. As you start the two-liter V8 engine, it doesn’t take long to realize the powerplant is only inches behind your head. With an RPM redline of 9,500 —outrageous for 1968 — you hear a symphony of sound from rumble to scream.
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2
Available for 4,000,000 CR in the Autoshow.
Based on the success of the TZ1, a lightweight, space-frame race car, the TZ2 was lighter, lower and more powerful. Both cars were built by the team at Autodelta made up of owner Carlo Chiti, and design engineers Oarzio Satta and Guisseppe Busso. When the design work for the TZ2 took place Alfa Romeo had purchased Autodelta and given them responsibility for all of Alfa Romeo’s race development and team management. Since the TZ2 was to be a factory racer and would not have to meet homologation requirements, Autodelta was able to focus solely on performance and consider new concepts. Following Porsche’s lead as used in the 904 Carrera GTS, the body of the TZ2 is made of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP). This alone allowed the TZ2 to shed nearly 100kg (220.46 lb), but, in addition to the lighter weight, the TZ2 also had an all-new, fully adjustable suspension. The body, designed by Ercole Spada of Zagato, sat a mere 41 inches high, and many have called the TZ2 a “mini-Ferrari GTO.” Under the hood, is a delicious 1.6 liter inline four, prepared by Virgilio Conrero's Autotecnica Conrero shop in Torino. The TZ2 dominated GT-class racing for 18 months, thoughts of putting one into production were toyed with but never realized. This was the last front-engine racing Alfa before the Tipo 33 took over.
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale
Available for 300,000 CR in the Autoshow.
Alleggerita means “lightweight” in Italian, and by modern standards the Giulia gran turismo alleggerita is lighter than a dust mote, weighing in at less than 1,700 lbs. Prepared by Alfa Romeo’s competition department, Autodelta SpA, the GTA shaves weight off nearly every component. The outer panels are aluminum, and the steel monocoque is thinner gauge as well. The side glass was tossed, and plastic windows fitted, and racing-style magnesium alloy wheels round out the package. The rev-happy motor wears a twin-spark head with larger carburetors, making more power out of the 1750cc motor. When you take it all in, it’s the same gorgeous Bertone coupe shape as the regular Giulia GTV, trimmed down to fighting weight and packing a roaring twin-cam four. It’s understandable, then, how this timeless, classic road homologation version complements the race winning GTA Corse models.
1980 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
Available for 25,000 CR in the Autoshow.
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider brought an affordable option to the road in Europe and America, and was largely unchanged, for nearly 20 years. In 1980 it had a fuel-injected 2.0-liter motor to motivate the sleek lines of its Pininfarina body. Over the course of its production run, more than 200,000 models were sold, with around 75 percent sold in the United States.
1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale EVO
Available for 100,000 CR in the Autoshow.
An F1 car for rally is one way to classify this robust, any condition, any surface racer. From a distance it resembles its distant, much milder, yet still capable cousin the Lancia Delta. Underneath, the bloodline is pure purpose-built racecar. A turbocharger lay rubber from all four wheels; try not to choke on its dust.
1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale
Available for 550,000 CR in the Autoshow.
It’s shockingly beautiful and ready to raise the hairs on your neck tearing up the back roads. Built from the ground up to dominate Group 5 rally and then tamed for the street, the Stratos is very quick. Its timeless design is as attractive today as the day it first touched rally stages.
What’s Next
The next Forza Horizon 5 update celebrates our Horizon Creatives with some new community-requested improvements to EventLab. Stay tuned for details in September!
Tune in for Forza Monthly August Edition!
Join us for August's Forza Monthly livestream! Forza Motorsport Creative Director Chris Esaki walks through the all-new multiplayer mode coming to the game, which will allow players to enjoy the most fair, fun & competitive racing yet! You’ll also hear from Playground Games on the Italian Automotive series update for Forza Horizon 5, Community Spotlight guests GCode & DipHop, and more!
Experience Pontiac’s Last Breath from the Muscle Car Era
It’s the final week of the Forza Horizon 5 Summer Party and we’re ending it on a high exhaust note. Put your pedal to the metal and unlock the final rewards this series has for you.
Week 4 of the series will let you get behind the wheel of the last stand of the muscle car era: the 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455. Creating this car was a feat on its own: since the OPEC oil embargo was at its peak, Pontiac’s engineers wanted to build a fast car, but they needed it to be emission friendly. Not only did they manage to do both, but they also created an iconic engine of the era: the Super Duty 455. Earn 20 PTS on the Festival Playlist to taste the power of the Firebird, the last (and one of the greatest) true muscle cars!
How’s your progress with Icons of Speed? This story’s 8 incredible chapters will have you revisit quintessential vehicles every car fan must know! Plus, the reward for completing it is the extravagant, hellishly fast 2019 Hennessey Camaro Exorcist.
No series is complete without fresh customization items that will help you look your best. This week, the Forzathon Shop includes the Captive Tee and “Snap!” emote for you to choose! You can also drive home in the 1987 Porsche 959 and the 2018 McLaren 600LT Coupé.
Need more points? Here’s how you can do it (and how to earn more rewards) this week!
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2018 DeBerti Ford Mustang GT
160 PTS: 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
SEASON REWARDS
20 PTS: 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455
40 PTS: 2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale
[table] [tr] [th]Category[/th] [th]Event[/th] [th]Restriction[/th] [th]Reward[/th] [th]Seasonal Points[/th] [/tr] [tr] [td]Forzathon Weekly[/td] [td]New and Improved[/td] [td]2015 Lexus RC F[/td] [td]160 Forzathon PTS[/td] [td]5 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]The Trial[/td] [td]Seeing the Sights[/td] [td]Decade: 2010s – A 800[/td] [td]Opel Manta 400[/td] [td]10 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]EventLab[/td] [td]Mulege Street Circuit Open[/td] [td]Retro Supercars – A 800[/td] [td]Super Wheelspin[/td] [td]3 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]EventLab[/td] [td]Airplane Graveyard Circuit[/td] [td]Super Saloons – A 800[/td] [td]Hoonigan Escort[/td] [td]3 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Playground Games[/td] [td]Survivin' in the 90s[/td] [td]Decade: 1990s – S1 900[/td] [td]Chevy Bel Air[/td] [td]3 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PR Stunt[/td] [td]La Marisma – Trailblazer[/td] [td]Anything Goes – S2 998[/td] [td]Super Wheelspin[/td] [td]2 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PR Stunt[/td] [td]Eagle’s Perch – Danger Sign[/td] [td]Anything Goes – S2 998[/td] [td]Super Wheelspin[/td] [td]2 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]PR Stunt[/td] [td]Drag Strip – Speed Trap[/td] [td]Anything Goes – S2 998[/td] [td]Super Wheelspin[/td] [td]2 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Seasonal Championship[/td] [td]Number 1 Rule[/td] [td]Retro Saloons – B 700[/td] [td]Jaguar MK II 3.8[/td] [td]5 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Seasonal Championship[/td] [td]The Little Things[/td] [td]Classic Rally – C 600[/td] [td]Corvette '09[/td] [td]5 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Photo Challenge[/td] [td]#DecoratedAndDeluxe[/td] [td]1932 Ford De Luxe Five Window Coupe[/td] [td]Tiger Roar - Horn[/td] [td]2 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Horizon Tour [/td] [td]Co-op Championship [/td] [td]Random[/td] [td]N/A[/td] [td]3 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Horizon Story[/td] [td]Icons of Speed[/td] [td]Complete all 8 chapters of the Icons of Speed Horizon Story.[/td] [td]2019 Hennessey Camaro Exorcist[/td] [td]12 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Treasure Hunt[/td] [td]Rip and Tour[/td] [td]Have a grand tour and cause some wreckage, after 10 times they might get the message![/td] [td]100 Forzathon Points[/td] [td]3 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]The Eliminator[/td] [td]Battle Royale[/td] [td]Finish 30th or better[/td] [td]N/A[/td] [td]2 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Monthly Rivals[/td] [td]Cathedral Circuit[/td] [td]2022 Toyota GR86[/td] [td]N/A[/td] [td]4 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Monthly Rivals[/td] [td]Arch of Mulege Circuit[/td] [td]1973 Ford XB Falcon[/td] [td]N/A[/td] [td]4 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship[/td] [td]Feel the Loops[/td] [td]Porsche – S1 900[/td] [td]Porsche Cayman[/td] [td]5 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Hot Wheels PR Stunt[/td] [td]Canyon Jump – Danger Sign[/td] [td]Anything Goes – S2 998[/td] [td]Super Wheelspin[/td] [td]2 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship[/td] [td]Nitty Gritty[/td] [td]Honda – B 700[/td] [td]Honda Hoodie[/td] [td]5 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Rally Adventure PR Stunt[/td] [td]Canyon Sweep – Drift Zone[/td] [td]Anything Goes – S2 998[/td] [td]Super Wheelspin[/td] [td]2 PTS[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Horizon Super7[/td] [td]The Super7 Challenge[/td] [td]Complete all 7 Challenge Cards[/td] [td]Super Wheelspin[/td] [td]N/A[/td] [/tr] [/table]
News from the Forza Franchise
Add Forza Motorsport to your Steam Wishlist
With Forza Motorsport launching October 10, be sure to visit our new Forza Motorsport Steam page and hit Wishlist to be notified of its release.
Check out the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Racing Car Pack
Discover your next favorite car in the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Racing Car Pack, featuring 4 incredible new-to-Forza cars for you to collect and drive! These high-performing cars are perfect for all the unique driving experiences the Horizon Festival offers:
Meet the All-New 2022 Toyota GR86, Your Next Road Trip Car
The penultimate week of the Summer Party brings an unmissable new car to the Festival Playlist, the all-new 2022 Toyota GR86 can be yours for 20 PTS! Did you know this was our 7th most requested car ever on the Suggestions Hub?
And we can understand your requests; the GR86 is a car built with fun in mind, an ideal machine to take on a road trip! It was designed to be small, quick, agile, and an absolute hoot to drive.
Don’t let its 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine deceive you, this car is as nimble as can be and will certainly give you a run for your money.
The GR86 will be available from August 3 until August 10 through the Festival Playlist! If you've got an idea for a car or feature that needs to be in our game, let us know right here!
Thinking about taking the GR86 for a spin? Don’t forget to style up first! The Forzathon Shop has some great options this week including the Confetti Canon Horn and a Bird Pattern Sundress. Cars include the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C and the 1994 Ford Supervan 3.
Need some more content? Looking for a new ride to try? Here’s a look at the many rewards and unlockables available for you this week:
SERIES REWARDS
80 PTS: 2018 DeBerti Ford Mustang GT
160 PTS: 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
SEASON REWARDS
20 PTS: Toyota GR86
40 PTS: 2015 McLaren 650S Coupe
[table] [tr][th]Category [/th][th]Event [/th][th]Restriction [/th][th]Reward [/th][th]Seasonal Points [/th][/tr] [tr][td]Forzathon Weekly [/td][td]Phoenix Rising [/td][td]1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am GTA [/td][td]160 Forzathon PTS [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]The Trial [/td][td]Rarity on the Roads [/td][td]Rare Classics B – 700 [/td][td]1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth [/td][td]10 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]Edel-Circuit [Competition] [/td][td]Track Toys – S1 900 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]EventLab [/td][td]Apex Alligator [/td][td]Anything Goes – S1 900 [/td][td]Farid Rueda Bear Jumper [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Playground Games [/td][td]Survivin' in the 90s [/td][td]Decade: 1990s – S1 900 [/td][td]Chevy Bel Air [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Launch Control – Danger Sign [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Canyon Run - Trailblazer [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]PR Stunt [/td][td]Los Campos – Drift Zone [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Modern Spin [/td][td]Modern Sports Cars – A 800 [/td][td]2017 Acura NSX [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Seasonal Championship [/td][td]3, 2, 1… [/td][td]Unlimited Offroad – A 800 [/td][td]HSV GEN-F GTS [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Photo Challenge [/td][td]#DatsunIsOut [/td][td]Photograph any Datsun at the Stadium Beach Party. [/td][td]Blue Stripe Casual Shirt [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Open [/td][td]Burning Some Rubber [/td][td]Complete a Street Racing Horizon Open Custom Event. [/td][td]2018 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Story [/td][td]Icons of Speed [/td][td]Complete all 8 chapters of the Icons of Speed Horizon Story. [/td][td]2019 Hennessey Camaro Exorcist [/td][td]12 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Treasure Hunt [/td][td]Feline Light [/td][td]The breeze feels Superlight as you fly as far as this car's name. [/td][td]100 Forzathon Points [/td][td]3 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Monthly Rivals [/td][td]Cathedral Circuit [/td][td]2022 Toyota GR86 [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Monthly Rivals [/td][td]Arch of Mulege Circuit [/td][td]1973 Ford XB Falcon [/td][td]N/A [/td][td]4 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Hot on your Plate [/td][td]Super Hot Hatches – B 700 [/td][td]Renault A110 [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Hot Wheels PR Stunt [/td][td]Frozen Rush – Speed Zone [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure Seasonal Championship [/td][td]Sandy Dunes [/td][td]Rally Monsters – S1 900 [/td][td]Raul Urias Cap [/td][td]5 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Rally Adventure PR Stunt [/td][td]Devil's Pass – Speed Trap [/td][td]Anything Goes – S2 998 [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]2 PTS [/td][/tr] [tr][td]Horizon Super7 [/td][td]The Super7 Challenge [/td][td]Complete all 7 Challenge Cards [/td][td]Super Wheelspin [/td][td]N/A [/td][/tr] [/table]
News from the Forza Franchise
Add Forza Motorsport to your Steam Wishlist
With Forza Motorsport launching October 10, be sure to visit our new Forza Motorsport Steam page and hit Wishlist to be notified of its release.
Check out the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Racing Car Pack
Discover your next favorite car in the Forza Horizon 5 Horizon Racing Car Pack, featuring 4 incredible new-to-Forza cars for you to collect and drive! These high-performing cars are perfect for all the unique driving experiences the Horizon Festival offers:
