I’ve updated my FM6 spreadsheet at www.manteomax.com with a column for “Announced” which can be used to filter the group of cars announced each week, as I’ve done in the screenshot below.
New to the Motorsport side: Audi S1, Bowler, new Camaro, Jeep Willys, McLaren 650S, Nissan Juke, and the Volvo STCC cars (#1 announced at E3, #13 announced today)
The BMW #15 makes its first Xbox One Forza appearance with FM6 (last seen in FM4)
I like that they seem to keep adding the off road type vehicles from FH2. It gives me hope that the SST will make it into FM6. I want the SST in FM6. I’m also holding out hope that they provide a version of Long Beach with ramps for the SST.
As in ramps for them to jump the trucks??? If/when that happens then FM will have officially jumped the shark.
There were SUV’s, trucks, vans and off road vehicles in previous FM, I wouldn’t take this as a sign of anything. I’m guessing they had them modeled for FH so they just ported them over to FM6.
Have you seen an SST race? How would Long Beach with ramps be jumping the shark when they do it for real. The SSTs run Long Beach, Toronto, Detroit, and more with ramps thrown out on the track. It is awesome.
Seen them live in TO, and they are, absolutely, 100%, TOTALLY AWESOME. A 15-year-old won the first heat! I’d support them in FM6. Contrary to what I’m sure some believe, it is not a sideshow. It is a bonafide motorsport discipline.
I really like the cars that were revealed today. Some nice cars from previous games with a few new ones thrown in. Glad to see the Volvo touring car in as well. Keep it up T10. Doing great!
So far, I’m really happy with what’s been revealed till now. I may be in the minority, here, but I like how they featured two this time, 10 last time, who knows next time–keeps us guessing, and keeps things fresh.
As far as this week’s reveal goes:
Really happy to see the return of the '65 Mini to FM; I haven’t played FM5 or H2, so the only experience I have with this car (in the Forza universe, anyway) is from H1. Can’t wait to turn it loose on something tight and winding.
F-Type R: I know this was revealed last time, but I didn’t comment on it and am looking forward to it nevertheless.
Volvo Polestar STCC: I know it’s totally different, but it still reminds of the oh-so-classic At-Speed S60 R from FM1/2 that seemed to always be on pole and impossible to beat. Who is this guy and what’s he driving? A freaking VOLVO?!!?!? Plus, the new car actually runs in the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship, which I only knew about because of my research into the old Volvo 850 touring cars. I also think there was a mod for F1 2002 or something that had the STCC.
Ferrari 375: Weird that they didn’t specify “F1” or “MM”, but let’s assume we’re talking about the same car from FM5. This is great to see. Some classic open-wheel love is always good.
'15 Z/28: Another car I haven’t had the joy of experiencing, and am very much looking forward to being able to do so. Same goes for the '15 Z06, confirmed last week. Looking forward to slapping a Z06 C7.R Edition livery on it and letting 'er rip.
And while I’m a car guy first and foremost, I like the addition of the H1,Bowler and Willys. It seems we’re going to be able to steer clear of certain vehicle types, so it’s good that we at least have the option of these. Yes, perhaps a little more fit for the Horizon environment, but I have no problem having them here, too. Especially considering we don’t know the full variety of environments/game modes we’re going to have in FM6.
Audi S1: Wow! That’s a quick transition from H2 to this, considering the S1 only just arrived in H2 yesterday. Fantastic car to have. And, with the Minis and the assumption we’ll see one or perhaps two versions of the 500, I see the potential for some really fun microcar races.
650S: Again, haven’t had the chance to try this yet; looking forward to my shot.
To me the car list is almost perfect and so is the game. I couldn’t be happier! Probably my favorite car of all-time has returned, the BMW V12 LMR. That’s pretty much the only car I used in forza 2, 3 and 4. I was almost heartbroken when it wasn’t in forza 5… same goes with road America. The hours I spent driving that BMW on my favorite track, Road America, on forza 4 was the most fun I’ve ever had on any game. I’m so happy to see it return. There’s only 2 more cars I want to see come into the game and then I’ll never complain again!!!