How audacious is the GMC Typhoon? It’s an SUV that can’t go off-road but can out-accelerate a contemporary Ferrari. With tenacious grip from a full-time all-wheel drive system, it can pull nearly 0.8 Gs on a skid pad—and this with a live rear axle sitting on leaf springs. It even uses a relatively common powerplant, the GM 4300 V6, and bolts on an intercooled turbocharger to make totally uncommon horsepower. The 280 horses on tap allow the Typhoon to do things unthinkable for an SUV before its introduction, like blasting to 60mph in 5.3 seconds. A sleeper, however, the Typhoon is not. Slammed low to the ground and sporting a full aero kit, it couldn’t possibly be mistaken for the stock GMC Jimmy that it is inspired by, even at a distance. That’s not such a bad thing, though, as the Typhoon is a truck that backs up its show with an unexpected amount of go, for an unexpectedly audacious experience.
If AMG’s already impressive creations simply aren’t enough for you, there are a very small number of models that have been improved to Black Series specification, and the SL 65 joined the ranks in 2009. Starting with the standard SL 65 AMG, already potently endowed with a twin-turbocharged V12, AMG mainly focused on weight reduction. The folding hardtop and metal fenders, front bumper, and trunk are ditched for units made of carbon fiber composite, saving more than 200 lbs. (a lot of which was in the roof, so the center of gravity is lowered somewhat). Engineers also managed to enhance engine output by almost 60 horsepower, for a total of 661 horsepower (although torque, while still immense, is unchanged at 738 ft-lbs.). Performance is about what you’d expect given the modifications to the SL-Class, with a 0-60 time of well under 4 seconds and a top speed beyond 215 mph. It’s not a coupe for the faint-of-heart, but if you’re looking for a DTM-style driving experience without having to wear a fireproof suit every time you drive it, perhaps the SL 65 AMG Black Series is your car.
Hello. My 9 year old son is a car enthusiast and really enjoys playing Forza. He’s been playing Forza Horizon 5 since it was released and also plays all of the other Forza games.
He has a request to add a some of his favorite cars to the game and wanted me to submit this request. He currently is very interested in hybrid and electric cars.
Chevy Volt
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Toyota Prius Prime
Hi Joe & Romeo, welcome back to the Forum. Very cool illustration by Romeo! Nice work
Your best bet is to check out the Suggestion Hub, where you can add or upvote cars already there. Good luck!
The July 18th, 2023 content update for the Summer Party series added six cars to the game: one Accolade reward car available from the Icons of Speed Story and five seasonal exclusive cars first available as Festival Playlist rewards from July 20 through August 17th.
These cars bring the total game roster to 728 models and 114 manufacturers.
Experience the definition of unlimited horsepower on four wheels. The Exorcist is one monstrous car with over 1,000 horses under the hood and 966 lb-ft torque, all courtesy of its powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine. The performance numbers are just as wild, accelerating from 0-60mph in 2.1 seconds before reaching a top speed of 217mph. With its high-flow supercharger upgrade, the hypercar manufacturer has successfully transformed the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and its already impressive performance into a formidable muscle car that celebrates the thrill of the open road and supercharges it to new heights.
This might be the most famous Australian car abroad. Not only has it been the star of a major motion picture set in a post-apocalyptic Outback wasteland (that would be “Mad Max”), it’s also been celebrated as the well-loved first car of Australia’s Eric Bana in the 2009 documentary film “Love the Beast.” As one of the first all-Australian designed cars from Ford, it was a no-brainer to send the XB Falcon racing. It battled the Holden LH Torana at the most famous Australian race, the Bathurst 1000 (although it’s very similar predecessor, the XA Falcon, had a bit better luck). However, race and film career aside, the Falcon stands on its own as a car worthy of admiration. With a snarling 300 horsepower 351 “Cleveland” V8 (an American design locally built in Australia and celebrated in large graphics on the side proclaiming “GT 351”) rumbling under the twin-scooped hood, the GT has plenty of punch to back up its spot at the top of the XB Falcon lineup. With less than 1,000 XB GT hardtops produced, this iconic Australian muscle car is a rare bird.
Can’t come soon enough,mostly cos i’m starting to get pessimistic about how many cars we’re going to get.That screen gives the impression of one brand per season,which isn’t a good sign
The 1970 Hot Wheels Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Custom is newly available as a reward for 20 points from the Autumn Festival Playlist, and is #NewToForza.
Winner of the 2020 Hot Wheels Legends Tour, Riley Stair saw his 1970 Pontiac Trans Am made into a die-cast 1:64 Hot Wheels scale model released in 2021. The car was selected based on its authenticity, creativity and garage spirit. Between its aggressive looks and motorsport-inspired features, the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Custom screams racing passion with a custom-fabricated tube chassis, large flared fenders, a monstrous iron block LSx V8 outputting over 1,000 steadfast horses and a four-speed manual transmission, which for the record was swapped from a NASCAR stock car! Stair’s build certainly stood out above the rest, which makes it a must have addition to your Forza Horizon 5 garage – test its limits on Hot Wheels Park and see just how fast you can push this power-hungry muscle machine.
But are they going to be decent cars? And by that I don’t mean for the marquee. We know the cars are great. But PGG has destroyed the HW Firebird. And from what I’ve heard, the DD Mustang isn’t much better. Are They going to screw up the metrics of these cars from what we knew from FH4? At least for the ones that were in FH4.
It’s fun, it’s fast, and it’s ready for a road trip. The new Toyota GR86 features a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine that delivers 228 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 in 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 140mph ensure the GR86 takes you anywhere in speedy time. It’s also fitted with a dual chrome-tipped exhaust, track-tuned suspension and 18-inch matte-black painted alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport4 tires that assist with traction control. With a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, the GR86 feels nimble around every twist and turn on the road.
Literally the last breath from the muscle car era, the Super-Duty 455 was the dream of a few enthusiastic Pontiac engineers wanting to maintain the performance image of the brand. This was done in the face of the OPEC oil crisis and GM management that had no stomach for anything that didn’t effuse economy. So, the SD-455 was snuck in as an option for Formula and Trans-Am models. While out-the-door performance was hindered by a mild camshaft and restrictive exhaust manifolds, the SD-455 was the perfect starter kit for anyone seeking to find and unleash horsepower. Underneath the emissions-friendly components are a heavily fortified block, forged steel connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, and modified cylinder heads. Basically, this wolf just needs its sheep’s clothing to be stripped off to really roar.
Car Additions with the Italian Automotive update (Series 24)
The August 15th, 2023 content update for the Italian Automotive series adds a total of 23 cars to the game: 7 DLC cars as part of the Italian Exotics Car Pack, 8 cars added permanently to the Autoshow, and 8 seasonal exclusive cars first available as Festival Playlist rewards from August 17 through September 14th.
All 7 cars in the DLC Pack are #NewToForza, while the addition of the remaining cars add Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Lancia to FH5 for the first time. These cars bring the total game roster to 751 models and 117 manufacturers.
Model
Availability
2022 Ferrari 296 GTB
Italian Exotics Car Pack (DLC)
2020 Ferrari Roma
Italian Exotics Car Pack (DLC)
2019 Italdesign DaVinci Concept
Italian Exotics Car Pack (DLC)
2023 Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica
Italian Exotics Car Pack (DLC)
2020 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12
Italian Exotics Car Pack (DLC)
2020 Lamborghini SC20
Italian Exotics Car Pack (DLC)
2018 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán Super Trofeo Evo
Just in time for my birthday too. Finally they’re here.
e: Also good thing that at least 8 cars made it to the Autoshow and legendary Stratos with Integrale were included in that list. How thoughtful of devs.
Italian Automotive (Series 24) | Week 1 - August 17 2023
The 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4 is newly available as a reward for 20 points, and the 1986 Lancia Delta S4 is available for 40 points, from the Summer Festival Playlist.
1992 Alfa Romeo 155 Q4
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
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.
Italian Automotive (Series 24) | Week 2 - August 24 2023
The 2016 Abarth 695 Biposto is newly available as a reward for 20 points, and the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C is available for 40 points, from the Autumn Festival Playlist this week.
2016 Abarth 695 Biposto
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
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!
Italian Automotive (Series 24) | Week 3 - August 31, 2023
The 1980 Abarth Fiat 131 is newly available as a reward for 20 points, and the 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is available for 40 points, from the Winter Festival Playlist this week.
1980 Abarth Fiat 131
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
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.
Italian Automotive (Series 24) | Week 4 - September 7, 2023
The 2017 Abarth 124 Spider is newly available as a reward for 20 points, and the 1982 Lancia 037 Stradale is available for 40 points, from the Spring Festival Playlist.
2017 Abarth 124 Spider
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
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.