FM Update 19 Overview - Porsche Month
The distinctive style of Porsche sports cars is among the most recognizable silhouettes in the automotive world, with exceptional performance to match. Celebrate the legacy of Porsche and their racing icons in Forza Motorsport Update 19.
Announcements
- Blog: Master Porsche Racing Icons in Forza Motorsport
- Release Notes: Update 19 bug fixes - Forza Support
- Blog: A Message to the Motorsport Community – January 2025
Dates
| Content | Date |
|---|---|
| Content Update | Monday, April 7, 2025 5:00 PM |
| Week 1 start | Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Week 2 start | Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Week 3 start | Thursday, April 24, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Week 4 start | Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Weekly Events close / Open Tour Reward deadline |
Saturday, May 3, 2025 12:00 AM |
| Featured Tour close & Reward deadline |
Thursday, May 22, 2025 12:00 AM |
CARS AND REWARDS
New Cars
Update 19 adds 8 cars to the roster, bringing the total to 668. The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R was the 8th most requested model in Cars & Brand Parts > Car Voting - FM
Reward cars are only available by completing events, either through Career or through Multiplayer events in the Challenge Hub, with a first-available date matching the Career availability. Reward car availability ends with the content period, so grab them while you can!
| Car | Division | Access | Reward option |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S | Modern Sport GT | Reward | Open Class Tour or Challenge Hub |
| 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R | Forza GT3 | Showroom | Challenge Hub |
| 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 | Modern Sport Coupe | Showroom | |
| 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961 | GTX Sportscars | Showroom | |
| 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans | GTX Sportscars | Reward | Porsche Tour or Challenge Hub |
| 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78 | GTX Sportscars | Showroom | |
| 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 | GTX Sportscars | Showroom | |
| 1971 Porsche #23 917/20 | Vintage Le Mans Prototypes | Showroom |
Showroom Discounts
Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom each Wednesday at 5pm Pacific Time, available to all players at a 30% discount with in-game credits. VIPs can also look forward to an exclusive 15% discount on a current roster car each week in the Showroom. Exclusive VIP discounts and VIP Rivals events require VIP Membership, available in the Premium Edition or Premium Add-Ons Bundle, sold separately.
| Spotlight Discount | VIP Discount | Dates (4pm PT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 | Apr. 9 - May 7 | |
| 1971 Porsche #23 917/20 | 1970 Porsche #3 917 LH | Apr. 9 - Apr. 16 |
| 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961 | 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster | Apr. 16. - Apr. 23 |
| 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 | 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS | Apr. 23 - Apr. 30 |
| 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78 | 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder | Apr. 30 - May 7 |
Exclusive VIP discounts and VIP Rivals events require VIP Membership, available in the Premium Edition or Premium Add-Ons Bundle, sold separately.
Challenge Hub
Porsche Month introduces new rewards in the Challenge Hub. Prove your skills in iconic 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, including the new Earth Day and Rewind suits.
The following driver suits can be unlocked from the Challenge Hub during Porsche Month:
- Earth Day
- Complete a race on a track in Europe, Asia, and North America.
- Rewind
- Complete 5 races in any car from the 20th century.
Car rewards in the Challenge Hub for Porsche Month include the new-to-Motorsport 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans and 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S, both unlockable by completing the Porsche Tour and Open Class Tour, respectively. In addition, the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R is also obtainable in the Peak Performance with Porsche Featured Rivals.
Note: The reward car from completing the Featured Multiplayer Series events will be delivered on the date when the Featured Tour Reward Showcase becomes first available. For Porsche Month, the Featured Tour reward car will be first available on April 30.
Here’s a breakdown of the Challenge Hub objectives and rewards for Porsche Month:
Featured Challenges
| Title | Description | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Challenge | Complete all series in the Porsche Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in the Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer | 981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans |
| Open Class Challenge | Complete all series in the Open Class Tour OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer | 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S |
| Porsche 911 GT3 R Challenge | Complete 15 Laps in the ‘Porsche 911 GT3 R Challenge’ Featured Rivals Event | 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R |
| Around the World | Complete a race on a track in Europe, Asia, and North America | Earth Day Suit |
| Time Machine | Complete 5 races in any car from the 20th century | Rewind Suit |
Weekly Challenges
See the Discussion topic for the full list of Featured and Weekly challenges and rewards.
FEATURES / CHANGES
Below is an overview of the changes and improvements included with Update 19:
Car Audio
Car audio for the 2016 Ford Shelby GT-350R, 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupé, and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been updated based on community feedback.
Track physics
Updated default track rubbering-in behavior in both Career and Featured Multiplayer:
- Practice will now always start at 20% rubbered in (previously 33%)
- Races will now always start at 75% rubbered in (previously 66%)
Multiplayer divisions
Removed the following cars from the Featured Multiplayer Forza GT3 Series eligible car list with plans for a future release of dedicated one-make series of each car, to more accurately reflect their usage in real-world motorsport:
- 2018 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán Super Trofeo Evo
- 2015 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán LP620-2 Super Trofeo
- 2017 Ferrari #25 Corse Clienti 488 Challenge
Multiplayer balancing
Like our rebalancing overhaul of Forza Touring Cars in Update 17, we’re introducing a new Spec/BoP overhaul for both the Forza GT2 and Forza GT3 Series in Update 19. As with the Forza Touring Car overhaul, all Forza GT2 and Forza GT3 cars have been reverted to stock parts – except for tire width to normalize – and re-tuned with feedback from participants in our Forza Insiders Program.
EVENTS
CAREER MENU
FEATURED: PORSCHE TOUR
The Porsche Tour invites you on a journey to discover how the German manufacturer’s commitment to innovation and excellence has led to an impressive trophy cabinet of motorsport victories that span multiple decades.
Get behind the wheel of the latest Porsches in the Showroom and compete in both Porsche production cars and racecars in Porsche Motorsport Icons, Porsche Endurance, Mid-Engine Porsche, and Rear-Engine Porsche.
Porsche Motorsport Icons
The early 1970s proved to be an exciting time for Porsche. Its cars filled out the racing divisions of competitions across the world. In 1971, the 1971 Porsche #23 917/20, with its rose-colored livery and unique looks, helped establish itself as an icon in the motorsport world. Infamously referred to as the “Pink Pig,” the 917/20, while never crossing the checkered flag, certainly cemented its place in the history books. It lives in its unique livery at Porsche’s Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen museum, but now you can experience the 917’s both icon establishing and ill-fated run at “the big race” in your attempt to finish what it originally set out to do.
Porsche Endurance
In the late 1980s, Porsche continued its legacy in endurance racing with the 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961. Unfortunately, during the 1987 big race, driver Kees Nierop got into an accident in the eighteenth hour which set the car on fire. It never had the opportunity to race again, due to both the fire and lack of similar class competitors following the event. Experience an alternate history for the 961 as it races against other race cars of the era.
Mid-Engine Porsche
Although the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 runs on a 911 Engine, it’s a third-generation mid-engine Porsche that gave an alternative to the base 911 of that era. With its front suspension lifted directly from a Porsche GT3 along with its higher tuned horsepower, it provides a hefty base for the Cayman platform. Not many of these were made, so hop into this car and give it a spin against competitors of the mid-2010s.
Rear-Engine Porsche
Considered the ultimate expression for the 911 factory racecar of the 1970s, the 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78 is a unique car in Porsche Motorsport history and was well known for its new at the time rear end design. Housing not only an engine, but radiators that cooled the cylinder heads mounted ahead of the rear wheels, and an adjustable wing that was set above the engine. While it raced only a few times on the track, the 935/78 made its mark in the 1978 Silverstone six-hour race where it outperformed its competitors by a wide margin to secure its drivers a first-place result.
Porsche Tour Reward
Complete all four series in the Porsche Tour in Career before May 21, 2025, to unlock the new-to-Motorsport 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans from the Challenge Hub. This car is also obtainable by completing 10 races in the Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Porsche Tour events list
- Featured Tour: Porsche Tour (Available from Apr. 9 - May 21)
- Porsche Motorsport Icons (Starts Apr. 9)
- Le Mans – Old Mulsanne Circuit
- Mugello – Full Circuit
- Hockenheim – Full Circuit
- Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
- Porsche Endurance (Starts Apr. 16)
- Hockenheim – Full Circuit
- Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
- Kyalami – Full Circuit
- Road America – Full Circuit
- Mid-Engine Porsche (Starts Apr. 23)
- Lime Rock Park – South Chicane
- Virginia International Raceway – Full Circuit
- Road Atlanta – Grand Prix Circuit
- Nürburgring – Nordschleife
- Rear-Engine Porsche (Starts Apr. 30)
- Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
- Reward Showcase (Complete all Porsche Tour series)
- Le Mans – Old Mulsanne Circuit
- Porsche Motorsport Icons (Starts Apr. 9)
FEATURED: OPEN CLASS TOUR
Once you have experienced the legacy of Porsche Motorsport, check out the Open Class Tour to continue the journey of your favorite Porsches. Available under the Featured tab in Career mode.
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 cars through each event and use them to complete all six series in the Open Class Tour before May 7, 2025, and you will receive the 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S.
You can also unlock this new-to-Motorsport car by completing 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Open Class Tour events list
- Open Class Tour (Available from Apr. 9 – May 7)
- D Class Series
- Road America – East Circuit
- Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Short Circuit
- Yas Marina – North Corkscrew
- C Class Series
- Hockenheim – Short Circuit
- Mugello – Club Circuit
- Lime Rock Park – Full Circuit
- B Class Series
- Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
- Watkins Glen – Short Circuit
- Yas Marina – North Circuit
- A Class Series
- Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit
- Hockenheim – Full Circuit
- Laguna Seca – Full Circuit
- S Class Series
- Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
- Daytona International Speedway – Sports Car Circuit
- Homestead-Miami Speedway – Road Circuit
- R Class Series
- Hakone – Grand Prix Circuit
- Suzuka – Full Circuit
- Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit
- Reward Showcase (Complete all Open Tour series)
- Maple Valley – Full Circuit
- D Class Series
FEATURED MULTIPLAYER MENU
With over a dozen Le Mans wins and icons like the 911 and 917, Porsche’s impact on motorsport is significant. Buckle in for a limited-time event featuring legendary historic and modern Porsches! Join the multi-class Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer, available in Forza Motorsport all throughout Porsche Month.
Showcasing the future of electric racing, the 2021 Porsche Mission R combines state-of-the-art technology and sustainable materials to create a machine that pushes the boundaries of innovation and design. Push it to the limit in the Porsche Mission R Spec Series, open for competition during the first week of Porsche Month.
Other Featured Multiplayer Series available during Porsche Month include the Community Choice Series, MX-5 Cup Spec Series, BMW Challenge Series, Ginetta Juniors Spec Series, Lexus RC F Spec Series, and more. These are in addition to evergreen favorites such as the Endurance Series, NASCAR Series, and Multi-Class Series.
Here’s a closer look at the Featured Multiplayer calendar of upcoming events for Porsche Month:
| Featured Series | Spec Series | Open Series |
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Motorsport Series Porsche Mission R Spec Series Vintage Le Mans Prototype Series |
Endurance Series NASCAR 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 |
| Porsche Motorsport Series Community Choice Series MX-5 Cup Spec Series |
Endurance Series NASCAR 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 |
| Porsche Motorsport Series BMW Challenge Series Ginetta Juniors Spec Series |
Endurance Series + NASCAR 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 |
| Porsche Motorsport Series GTX Sportscar Series Lexus RC F Spec Series |
Endurance Series NASCAR 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 |
Multiplayer Events List
| Featured Series | Spec Series | Open Series | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velocity Series 12 Hours of Sebring Series Ferrari FXX Series |
Endurance Series NASCAR Series Forza GT3 Spec Series Forza Touring Car Spec Series |
Multi-Class Series (ABCS) Cycled Class Series S Class Series |
Mar. 12 - Mar. 19 |
| Velocity Series Forza P2 Series Formula Mazda Series |
Endurance Series NASCAR Series Forza GT2 Spec Series Forza Touring Car Spec Series |
Multi-Class Series (ABCS) Cycled Class Series R Class Series |
Mar. 19 - Mar. 26 |
| Velocity Series GTP/C Series Mustang Shelby GT500 Spec Series |
Endurance Series NASCAR Series Forza GT3 Spec Series Forza Touring Car Spec Series |
Multi-Class Series (ABCS) Cycled Class Series B Class Series |
Mar. 26 - Apr. 2 |
| Velocity Series Community Choice Series BMW M3 Spec Series |
Endurance Series NASCAR Series Forza GT2 Spec Series Forza Touring Car Spec Series |
Multi-Class Series (ABCS) Cycled Class Series A Class Series |
Apr. 2 - Apr. 9 |
Minor tweaks have been made to a couple Forza Touring Cars based on player feedback after the Spec/BoP overhaul in Update 17. Additionally, all new cars in Update 19 have been added and tuned within their respective Featured Multiplayer Series.
Multiplayer balancing
| Car | Featured Multiplayer Series | Summary of Changes |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen #22 Experion Racing Golf GTI | Forza Touring Car Series | * Increased HP by 1% |
| 2020 Lynk & Co #62 Cyan Racing 03 | Forza Touring Car Series | * Increased HP by 2% |
- Reduced Weight by 1%|
|1971 Porsche #23 917/20|Vintage Le Mans Prototypes Series|* Added to & tuned within existing series|
|1964 Ford GT40 MKI|Vintage Le Mans Prototypes Series|* +5% HP - +50% downforce|
|1963 Shelby Monaco King Cobra|Vintage Le Mans Prototypes Series|* +10% HP|
|1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans|GTX Sportscar Series|* Added to & tuned within existing series|
|1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961|GTX Sportscar Series|* Added to & tuned within existing series|
|1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78|GTX Sportscar Series|* Added to & tuned within existing series|
Similar to our rebalancing overhaul of the Forza Touring Cars in Update 17, we’re now happy to share a new Spec/BoP overhaul for both the Forza GT2 and Forza GT3 Series in Update 19.
As with the Forza Touring Car Series overhaul, all Forza GT2 and Forza GT3 Series cars were reverted to stock parts – except for tire width to normalize – and re-tuned with feedback from participants in our Forza Insiders Program.
With that in mind, the percentages seen below are in relation to the stock cars.
Forza GT stock adjustments
Forza GT2 BoP Update
| Car | Horsepower | Weight | Downforce | Drag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet #3 Corvette Racing Corvette C7.R | +4% | +2% | Stock | +2% |
| 2014 Dodge #93 SRT Motorsports Viper GTS-R | +5% | +4% | Stock | +2% |
| 2015 Porsche #91 Porsche Team Manthey 991 RSR | -1% | +1% | +1% Front |
+6% Rear|-1%|
|2016 Ford #66 Ford Racing GT Le Mans|-5%|Stock|-5%|Stock|
|2017 BMW #24 BMW Team RLL M6 GTLM|Stock|+2%|+3%|-1%|
|2017 Porsche #92 Porsche GT Team 911 RSR|Stock|+1%|-6%|+6%|
|2018 Aston Martin #97 AMR Vantage GTE|-7%|Stock|-10%|-8%|
|2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE|-17%|Stock|-3%|-10%|
|2019 Ferrari #62 Risi Competizione 488 GTE|-16%|Stock|+14%|-8%|
|2020 Chevrolet #3 Corvette Racing C8.R|Stock|Stock|-22%|+2%|
Forza GT3 BoP Changes
| Car | Horsepower | Weight | Downforce | Drag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ferrari #62 Risi Competizione 458 Italia GTC | +27% | +6% | +5% | +15% |
| 2014 Bentley #17 M-Sport Bentley Continental GT3 | -2% | -4% | Stock | -16% |
| 2015 Cadillac #3 Cadillac Racing ATS-V.R | -2% | -3% | +10% | +5% |
| 2017 Aston Martin #7 Aston Martin Racing V12 Vantage GT3 | -2% | +2% | Stock | -15% |
| 2018 Acura #36 NSX GT3 | +12% | +6% | Stock | Stock |
| 2018 Audi #44 R8 LMS GT3 | +1% | +5% | Stock | -5% |
| 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT3 | +9% | Stock | Stock | +9% |
| 2018 Porsche #73 Park Place Motorsports 911 GT3 R | +20% | +4% | +13% | +18% |
| 2019 McLaren #03 720S GT3 | +13% | +1% | Stock | -4% |
| 2020 Lexus #14 VASSER SULLIVAN RC F GT3 | +18% | -7% | +10% | +10% |
| 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3 | Stock | +1% | Stock | +4% |
| 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R (NEW) | +2% | +1% | Stock | Stock |
RIVALS MENU
Featured Rivals
New Featured Rivals events are also available for Porsche Month.
Peak Performance with Porsche! Jump into the new-to-Motorsport 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R and set your fastest lap on the Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit. Complete 15 laps to add the car to your garage for free! Track your progress in the Challenge Hub.
There’s also a Porsche Drift Rivals. While known for iconic mid-engine and rear-engine models, if you take a look back a few decades, you’ll find some front-engine cars perfect for drifting. Upgrade, tune, then drift your favorite front-engine Porsche around Hockenheim – Short Circuit and see if you can get the top score!
Continue sliding sideways in Open Class Drift events for A Class, B Class, and C Class cars. Pick your favorite drift car or build your very own and bring it to dominate the drift leaderboard!
Chase the White Whale in VIP Rivals! An icon of factory racecars, the 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 was nicknamed “Moby Dick” during prototyping, and proved to be just as ferocious as its namesake. Take it for a spin around Silverstone and join the hunt for the top lap time!
You can check out the full lineup of Porsche Month Rivals events below:
| Rivals Event | Car | Track |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Performance with Porsche | 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R | Nürburgring – Grand Prix |
| VIP Rivals: Chase the White Whale | 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 | Silverstone – Full |
| Porsche Front-Engine Drift | Any Front Engine Porsche, 968, 944, 928 or 924 | Hockenheim – Short |
| Open Class Drift – A Class | Any A Class car | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Short Circuit |
| Open Class Drift – B Class | Any B Class car | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – Full |
| Open Class Drift – C Class | Any C Class car | Grand Oak – National Reverse |
| Spotlight – Porsche 917/20 | 1971 Porsche #23 917/20 | Le Mans – Old Mulsanne |
| Spotlight – #203 Porsche 961 | 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961 | Daytona |
| Spotlight – Porsche Cayman | 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 | Laguna Seca |
| Spotlight – Porsche 935/78 | 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
Set Your Fastest Laps in Spec Division Rivals
With Forza Motorsport Update 19, we are also introducing new, permanent Spec Division Rivals. Pick your favorite car in each class and set your fastest lap times across the following groups:
Early Factory Racecar | Early LMP | Formula 60s | Formula 70s | Formula Mazda | Forza AUS | Forza GT2 | Forza GT3 | Forza GT4 | Forza P1 | Forza P2 | Forza Proto-H | Forza Touring Cars | Grand Prix Rivals | GTP/C | GTX Sportscars | Modern Factory Racecars | NASCAR | Prototype Group Racing | The Birth of Grand Prix | Vintage Le Mans Prototypes | Vintage Le Mans Sportscars
RELEASE NOTES
The content update is available as of 10 am PT on Monday, April 7.
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 Motorsport Troubleshooting > FM Report New Issues. Any game crashing issues should be reported directly at Forza Support so the team can investigate your account.
COMING SOON
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and no livery for the 924 GTX car. Half good and half bad update car wise. Either way I’ll enjoy it until Fujimi Kaido update next month.