FM Update 16 Overview - BMW Month
Compete in new road and race cars from the acclaimed German manufacturer.
Start the New Year with a celebration! Immerse yourself in the automotive world of BMW in Forza Motorsport Update 16, whose reputation for automotive excellence traces back to its storied history in motorsport.
BMW Month is also your chance to Race to Le Mans! Get behind the wheel of the 2023 #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and complete 15 laps at Daytona International Speedway to unlock the car competing in the 24-hour race. Register for a chance to win a trip to Le Mans with this Rivals event.
Announcements
- Blog: Race into 2025 with BMW Month in Forza Motorsport
- Release Notes: Forza Support
Dates
| Content | Date |
|---|---|
| Content Update | Monday, January 6, 2025 6:00 PM |
| Week 1 start | Thursday, January 9, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Week 2 start | Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Week 3 start | Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Week 4 start | Thursday, January 30, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Week 5 start | Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Weekly Events close / Open Tour Reward deadline |
Thursday, February 13, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Featured Tour close & Reward deadline |
Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:00 AM |
CARS AND REWARDS
New Cars
Update 16 adds 11 cars to the game roster, bringing the total to 642 including 39 from BMW.
New to Forza are the BMW M Hybrid and BMW M4 GT3, which were the 4th and 12th most requested models in Car Voting - FM. The #16 BMW V12 LMR and #1 BMW 3.0 CSL join the FM roster as variants of the #15 V12 LMR and 1975 BMW #25 3.0 CSL that have been in the game since launch.
The 2014 M4, 2009 M5, 2008 M3, 2003 M5, 1986 M635 CSi, and Formula Drift BMW M2 appear in the FH5 roster or previous FM games.
| Car | Division | Access | Reward option | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 | Forza Proto-H | Showroom | Challenge Hub | Jan. 8 |
| 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3 | Forza GT3 | Reward | Challenge Hub | Jan. 29 - Feb. 26 |
| 2014 BMW M4 Coupé | Modern Sport Touring | Showroom | Jan. 22 | |
| 2010 BMW M6 Coupé | Sport Luxury | Showroom | Jan. 8 | |
| 2009 BMW M5 | Modern Sport Touring | Showroom | Jan. 8 | |
| 2008 BMW M3 | Modern Sport Touring | Showroom | Jan. 8 | |
| 2003 BMW M5 | Sport Touring Classics | Showroom | Jan. 8 | |
| 1999 BMW #16 BMW V12 LMR | Early LMP | Showroom | Jan. 29 | |
| 1986 BMW M635 CSi | Sport Touring Classics | Showroom | Jan. 8 | |
| 1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL | GTX Sportscars | Reward | Challenge Hub | Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 |
| 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2 | Formula Drift | Showroom | Challenge Hub | Jan. 8 |
Showroom Discounts
Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom each Wednesday at 4pm Pacific Time, available at a 30% discount with in-game credits. VIPs can also look forward to an exclusive 15% discount on a different car each week in the Showroom.
| Spotlight Discount | VIP Discount | Dates (4pm PT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar | Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 | |
| 1986 BMW M635CSi | 1988 BMW M5 | Jan. 8 - Jan. 15 |
| 2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE | 2017 BMW #24 BMW Team RLL M6 GTLM | Jan. 15 - Jan. 22 |
| 2014 BMW M4 Coupe | 2019 BMW Z4 Roadster | Jan. 22 - Jan. 29 |
| 1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR | 1999 BMW #15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR | Jan. 29 - Feb. 5 |
| 2008 BMW M3 | 2010 BMW M6 Coupe | Feb. 5 - Feb. 12 |
Challenge Hub
BMW Month introduces new opportunities to score new rewards in the Challenge Hub. Prove your skills in iconic BMW cars across refreshed Featured Challenges and Weekly Challenges. Challenge Hub objectives are spread across Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals. By playing these game modes, you can earn credit rewards, cars and race suits.
Car rewards for BMW Month include the new-to-Motorsport 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3 and 1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL – obtainable in Career by completing the BMW Tour and Open Class Tour respectively, or by playing a specified number of races in Featured Multiplayer Series. You can also get the 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2, which are unlocked by completing their associated Rivals objectives.
Stay cozy while racing your favorite cars in the Winter Camo Suit. This white suit and helmet feature black and light blue accents, with segments covered in winter grey camo patterns. Meanwhile, the Tech Ice Suit is a dark navy suit and helmet with white and teal accents, covered in areas with grey ice crystals.
See the Discussion topic for the full list of Featured and Weekly challenges and rewards.
Featured Challenges and unique rewards
| Title | Description | Reward | Challenge Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Enthusiast Challenge | Complete all series in the BMW Tour in Career, OR Complete 10 races in the BMW Series in Featured Multiplayer |
2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3 | Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 |
| Open Class Challenge | Complete all series in the Open Class Tour in Career, OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer |
1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL | Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 |
| New Year, New Drift Challenge | Complete 10 clean laps in the ‘New Year, New Drift’ Rivals Event | 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2 | Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 |
| Winter Weather Wipeout | Complete 5 laps at night and 5 laps in the rain | Winter Camo Suit | Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 |
| Ice Slide Challenge | Get a Drift Score of 15,000 in any Drift Rivals event | Tech Ice Suit | Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 |
| BMW M Hybrid V8 Challenge | Complete 15 laps in the “Race to Le Mans with BMW M” Rivals Event | 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 | Jan. 8 - Feb. 12 |
| Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Car Reward | Complete 15 laps in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event | 1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4 | Dec. 11 - Jan. 15 |
| Logitech McLaren G Challenge: Special livery by ‘THE FLG’ | Complete a clean lap in the ‘Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2’ Rivals event | Logitech McLaren G Challenge Livery | Dec. 11 - Jan. 15 |
Gift: Mobil 1 Livery
We’ve teamed up with our partners at Cadillac and Mobil 1 to bring you an exclusive new design for the 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R, and as the cover car of Forza Motorsport, we wanted to ensure this one would be special. Look for the in-game popup to confirm your reward and go to the “My Designs” menu to apply this unique look to the iconic racecar.
FEATURES / CHANGES
Car Audio
Based on community feedback, we have enhanced cockpit audio for the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 and updated overall car sounds for the 2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari.
For additional information on how we’re updating the car sounds of Forza Motorsport, check out this blog, adapted from a presentation and AMA (“ask me anything”) hosted in the Forza Official Discord with the Turn 10 audio team.
Track Branding
Original in-game branding has been restored on Homestead-Miami Speedway, Hakone, Maple Valley, and in the player Homespace.
EVENTS
CAREER MENU
FEATURED: BMW TOUR
BMW Month invites you to discover how the racetrack serves as a laboratory for the world-famous German manufacturer, where it develops new technology and pushes the boundaries of automotive engineering. Experience the legacy and present-day prestige of BMW Motorsport in the BMW Tour, featuring four distinct series of races for you to complete: Early M, BMW Motorsport GT, Modern M, and BMW Motorsport Endurance.
Complete all four series in the BMW Tour in Career before February 26, 2025, to unlock the new-to-Motorsport 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3 from the Challenge Hub. This car is also obtainable by completing 10 races in the BMW Challenge Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Early M Series
The legendary BMW M division, born from a desire to dominate motorsport, has become synonymous with high-performance driving. Start your journey with Early M Touring Cars from the mid-1980s, featuring the 1986 BMW M635 CSi.
BMW Motorsport GT Series
Race in the 2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE and beat out your competition in endurance races that celebrate the modern era of BMW Motorsport GT.
Modern M Series
Production cars are at the heart of BMW. Choose between the 2019 BMW Z4 Roadster or 2014 BMW M4 Coupe and race their rivals from the mid-2010s.
BMW Motorsport Endurance Series
Get behind the wheel of the 1999 BMW #15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR and battle it out with other Petit Le Mans cars from the same era.
BMW Tour track list Jan. 8 - Feb. 26
- Early M (Starts Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC)
- Silverstone – International Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Hockenheim – National Circuit
- Mugello – Club Circuit
- BMW Motorsport GT (Starts Jan. 15 4pm PT | Jan. 16 12am UTC)
- Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
- Daytona – Sports Car Course
- Road Atlanta – Full Circuit
- Le Mans – Full Circuit
- Modern M (Starts Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
- Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit
- Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
- Suzuka – Full Circuit
- Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
- BMW Motorsport Endurance (Starts Jan. 29 4pm PT | Jan. 30 12am UTC)
- Sebring – Full Circuit
- Le Mans – Full Circuit
- Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
- Laguna Seca – Full Circuit
- Reward Showcase (Complete all BMW Tour series)
- Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit
FEATURED: OPEN CLASS TOUR
Open Class Tour is where you can experiment with different upgrades and showcase your favorite tuned cars. Each update to Forza Motorsport refreshes the Open Class Tour with new events and a different reward car. Cars you’ve already upgraded in a different Builders Cup series can be further levelled up in the Open Class Tour.
The Open Class Tour features six series, each with three races, that range from D Class to R Class. Upgrade your BMWs – or any other cars of your choosing – and use them to complete all six series in the Open Class Tour before February 12, 2025, and you will receive the 1976 #1 BMW 3.0 CSL. You can also unlock this new-to-Motorsport car by completing 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Open Class Tour track list Jan. 8 - Feb. 12
- D Class Series
- Laguna Seca – Short Circuit
- Hockenheim – Short Circuit
- Hakone – Club Circuit
- C Class Series
- Maple Valley – Short Circuit
- Virginia International Raceway – South Circuit
- Lime Rock – South Chicane Circuit
- B Class Series
- Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
- Laguna Seca – Short Circuit
- Catalunya – National Alt Circuit
- A Class Series
- Silverstone – International Circuit
- Indianapolis – Grand Prix Circuit
- Yas Marina – North Circuit
- S Class Series
- Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
- Suzuka – Full Circuit
- Maple Valley – Full Circuit
- R Class Series
- Le Mans – Full Circuit
- Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit
- Hockenheim – National Circuit
- Reward Showcase (Complete all Open Tour series)
- Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit
FEATURED MULTIPLAYER MENU
BMW Month introduces a new multi-class series into Featured Multiplayer. With a racing heritage spanning across multiple decades and car classes, celebrate the legacy and accolades of the German automaker in the BMW Challenge Series.
Update 16 also introduces the Lexus RC F Spec Series. Combining Lexus craftsmanship with extensive weight reduction and performance upgrades, this limited production model is designed for enthusiasts seeking a blend of luxury and track-ready capabilities.
In the second week of BMW Month, you can also compete in a series voted on and determined by you, the Forza Community! Vote here to make your voice heard in a future update! This month, the winning restrictions were: Modern Sport GT Division, Max 800 PI, Medium Race Length (~20 minutes).
Celebrate sports car racing at Daytona in a limited time series featuring the Forza GT3, Forza P2, and Forza Proto-H divisions! Experience the thrill of Daytona race weekend where every few hours, the car class cycles with natural time-of-day progression like the real 24-hour race.
Later in the month, look forward to a multi-class re-imagining of the classic Forza GT series where you can discover the unique strengths that each Forza GT class brings to the track.
Other Featured Series over the next five weeks include the returning Forza Proto-H Series and Prototype Group Racing Series, as well as the BMW M3 Spec Series, MX-5 Cup Spec Series, Ginetta Juniors Spec Series, and BMW Procar Spec Series.
Evergreen Series like the Endurance Series, Forza Touring Car Series, Forza GT2|3 Series, Multi-Class Series, and the daily Cycled Class Series all continue throughout Update 16.
Featured Multiplayer Car Balancing Changes
| Car | Series | Change Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3 | Forza GT3 Series | * Added to & tuned within Forza GT3 Series * 6% decrease in front & rear downforce * Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%) |
| 1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL | GTX Sportscar Series | * Added to & tuned within GTX Sportscar Series * Tires upgraded from stock to 325 front and 375 rear. * Power increased 22% over stock. |
| 1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR | Early LMP Series | * Added to & tuned within Early LMP Series |
| 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 | Forza Proto-H Series | * Added to & tuned within Forza Proto-H Series |
| 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R | Forza Proto-H Series | * 5% weight increase * 16% front downforce increase * 15% rear downforce decrease |
| 2023 Cadillac #2 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R | Forza Proto-H Series | * 5% weight increase * 16% front downforce increase * 15% rear downforce decrease |
| 2023 Cadillac #31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing V-Series.R | Forza Proto-H Series | * 5% weight increase * 16% front downforce increase * 15% rear downforce decrease |
| 2021 Cadillac #31 Whelen Racing DPi-V.R | Forza Proto-H Series | * Rear tire width upgraded from 310 to 325 |
| 2024 Porsche #5 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 | Forza Proto-H Series | * 11% increase in engine torque * 15% increase in drag * Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%) |
| 2020 Acura #6 ARX-05 DPi | Forza Proto-H Series | * 1% increase in engine torque |
| 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 | Forza Proto-H Series | * 12% increase in drag * Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%) |
Multiplayer Events List
| Featured Series | Spec Series | Open Series | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Challenge Series + Forza Proto-H Series + BMW M3 Spec Series | Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series | Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + A Class Series | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Jan. 15 |
| BMW Challenge Series + Community Choice Series + Lexus RC F Spec Series | Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series | Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + S Class Series | Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC | Jan. 22 |
| BMW Challenge Series + Daytona Sportscar Series + MX-5 Cup Spec Series | Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series | Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + R Class Series | Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC | Jan. 29 |
| BMW Challenge Series + Prototype Group Racing Series + Ginetta Juniors Spec Series | Endurance Series + Forza GT3 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series | Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + B Class Series | Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC | Feb. 5 |
| BMW Challenge Series + Forza GT Series (Multi-Class) + BMW Procar Spec Series | Endurance Series + Forza GT2 Spec Series + Forza Touring Car Spec Series | Multi-Class Series (ABCS) + Cycled Class Series (P,D,X,C,E – Changes Daily) + A Class Series | Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC | Feb. 12 |
RIVALS MENU
Featured Rivals
Race to Le Mans with BMW M: Get behind the wheel of the 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and complete 15 laps at Daytona International Speedway to unlock the car competing in the 24-hour race. Register here for a chance to win a trip for two to Le Mans (including flights, accommodation and tickets) courtesy of BMW M Motorsport.
Race for $100,000+ in cash and prizes in the Logitech McLaren G Challenge, including a paid trip to a live Grand Prix race! This week is your final chance to set your best time in the Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2. Race the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 at Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit. You have until January 15 to participate.
Starting on January 16, get ready to enter the Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #3 featuring the 2013 McLaren P1 hypercar at Watkins Glen – Full Circuit. Sign up on Discord to confirm your eligibility and qualify for prizes. The top 10 drivers per region qualify for grid races on March 1-2.
Slide into the New Year with a special Drift Rivals. Take the 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2 to Hockenheimring and rack up the highest drift score on the leaderboard. Complete 10 clean laps to unlock the 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2 for free! Also available for BMW Month are Open Class Drift events for A Class, B Class, and C Class.
This month’s VIP Rivals is appropriately titled German GTX! Get in the cockpit of the 1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar and set your fastest lap on the Nürburgring - Grand Prix Circuit!
Rivals Events List
| Rivals Event | Car | Track | Starts | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Rivals: German GTX | 1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar | Nürburgring - Grand Prix Circuit | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Feb. 12 |
| Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #2 | 1988 McLaren #12 Honda McLaren MP4/4 | Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit | Dec. 11 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC | Jan. 15 |
| Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #3 | 2013 McLaren P1 | Watkins Glen – Full Circuit | Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC | Feb. 19 |
| Open Class Drift – A Class | A Class + RWD | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – Full Circuit | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Feb. 12 |
| Open Class Drift – B Class | B Class + RWD | Maple Valley – Short Circuit | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Feb. 12 |
| Open Class Drift – C Class | C Class + RWD | Suzuka – East Circuit | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Feb. 12 |
| New Year New Drift | 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2 | Hockenheim – Full Circuit | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Feb. 12 |
| Spotlight – BMW M6 '86 | 1986 BMW M635CSi | Nürburgring - Grand Prix Circuit | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Jan. 15 |
| Spotlight – BMW #1 M8 | 2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course | Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 | |
| Spotlight – BMW M4 '14 | 2014 BMW M4 Coupe | Hockenheim – Full Circuit | Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC | Jan. 29 |
| Spotlight – #16 BMW V12 LMR | 1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR | Road Atlanta – Full Circuit | Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC | Feb. 5 |
| Spotlight – BMW M3 '08 | 2008 BMW M3 | Yas Marina | Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC | Feb. 12 |
RELEASE NOTES
The content update is available as of 10 am PT on Monday, January 6.
The updated game version is *.736.7361.0
If you experience any issues with the content update installation we recommend that you quit out of your game and restart your device. If this does not solve the issue please report it in FM Report New Issues. Any game crashing issues should be reported directly at Forza Support so the team can investigate your account.
