Series 9 | Week 2 - June 30th, 2022
Here are the newly available cars this week.
The 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition is a DLC addition for owners of the Car Pass, and the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S is a seasonal exclusive reward for accumulating 20 points from the Autumn Festival Playlist. The Barracuda Formula-S was first introduced to Forza in Forza Motorsport 2 and last seen in Forza Motorsport 4, while the RC F Track Edition is #NewToForza.
| CAR | Car Type | PI Class | HP | T | Lbs | Engine | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition | Track Toys | A 777 | 472 | 395 | 3781 | 5.0L NA V8 | Front/RWD |
| 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S | Classic Muscle | C 550 | 300 | 400 | 3470 | 6.3L NA V8 | Front/RWD |
The Lexus has four engine swap options with maximum power coming from the Aventador’s 700hp 6.5L V12. The Barracuda has seven engine swap options with maximum power coming from the 1500hp 8.9L V8 DSC. The Barracuda also offers hood options in Aero upgrades as seen on other muscle cars.
Read the Series 9 Update article and watch the June Forza Monthly replay for an overview of the cars:
2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition
Imagine enhancing some of the world’s greatest sports cars with performance upgrades carefully chosen to match the desires of hardcore driving enthusiasts. That’s exactly what Lexus did with its limited run 2020 RC F Track Edition, fitting the kind of components that would typically be reserved for only the most exotic of automobiles while removing weight in the areas it counts most. The result is a car that’s further distinguished from its rivals, delivering fast, durable performance in a 472hp V8. Whoever sits behind the wheel gets to experience a series of upgrades that work together in harmony, with boosted acceleration speeds of 0-60mph in just 3.96 seconds and a top speed of 168mph. Lexus collaborated with its own race teams competing in the Super GT and IMSA series to create a car that could impress both on and off the track, and it’s fair to say the Japanese manufacturer delivered on its own promise.
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula-S
Mustang fans might not like to hear it, but the fastback with the name of a predatory fish was actually the first pony car to hit the market. While Ford had the last laugh, selling Mustangs as fast as they could make them, the Barracuda was unfairly overshadowed. But the second-generation Barracuda was a better pony car; its sleeker sheetmetal didn’t share any panels with lesser Valiants, and there were even more go-fast choices to be had in the enlarged engine compartment. In Formula S trim, the Barracuda barely swallowed a 383 Super Commando V8, one of Chrysler’s legendary “B” big-block motors, good for 338 tire-melting horsepower (although with enough credits the ‘Cuda will accept a 426 Hemi in the Upgrade Shop, so you can emulate the Super Stock 426 Barracuda drag racers). While details such as the menacing barracuda emblem on the rear panel and a characteristic split front grille make it one of the more interesting-looking pony cars ever made, it’s the fastback profile and Mopar muscle that distinguishes the Barracuda from the competition.