A new Week in Review is here. This week we’ve got news on the new forums (which, if you’re reading this, you already know about), new contests coming your way, and pics of a special visitor to Turn 10. Enjoy!
stock B-class car choices:
2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
2008 Aston Martin DBS
2006 Audi RS 4
2011 Audi RS 5 Coupe
2014 Audi RS 7 Sportback
2013 Audi S4
2010 Audi TT RS Coupe
2008 BMW M3 E92
2012 BMW M5 F10
2013 BMW M6 Coupe (DLC)
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
2002 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Z06
1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR
2002 Ferrari 575M Maranello (DLC)
2008 Ferrari California
1994 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta
1984 Ferrari GTO
2012 Jaguar XKR-S
1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
2009 Lexus IS F
2002 Lotus Esprit V8 (DLC)
2012 Lotus Exige S
2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series
2012 Mercedes SLK55 AMG
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (DLC)
1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe
Sorry, I did not notice it has to be ‘stock’ b class… if this is the case, I have good results with the 1984 Ferrari GTO.
However, if you like me think one of the coolest things about Forza is tuning cars and jumping them up a class, than my favorite ‘B’ class creation is my BMW M1 (80’s)
Thanks for this ManteoMax, you just saved me a lot of time!
Congrats on the new office eye-piece! How functional is the P1 replica in your offices, does it have a full interior? Does the active-aero work?
The RS200 and S2000 are 2 very good cars in their classes, and I’m currently working on a tune for a B-Class S2K. Hopefully it’ll turn out just as good as my Ferrari F355 Berlinetta; the car I’ll recommend you spend too much time in for the next while. The 355 ultimately brought Ferrari out of their 1980’s styling period that consisted of primarily slats on everything that needed to be slightly 80’s-fied. When Ferrari first unveiled the 355 in 1994, it showed a new style that would soon make it to the entire lineup, a look that was more sophisticated and elegant, but still looked quick.
Quick, a word that sums up the 355 very well. In Forza 5, the car comes with an F1-inspired paddle-shift gearbox (which didn’t actually appear in the F355 until 1997, despite the in-game car being a 1994). The system in the 355 was one of the very first of its kind to be implemented in a road car. Another great addition to the 355 over its predecessor, the 348, was a 5th valve added to all 8 cylinders. This is where Ferrari came up with the name “F355”, meaning 3.5L, 5-valves per cylinder. It helped the 355, among many other things to become a very high performer both inside Forza 5, and out.
Hopefully that convinced you enough to get a virtual F355 Berlinetta of your own! I very seldom see it being used in multiplayer and rivals, making it an underdog car. Who doesn’t like being an underdog?
Brian,
I highly recommend the BMW M1 (1982)
I have a really good tune for it as well - at least I think ; )
GT: plautus001
I’d say go with the 2010 Audi TT RS Coupe. It shares a pretty fine chassis with the VW Golf, which isn’t on your list, it handles pretty well, and s lots of fun to drive. It also leaves some room for upgrades and a good tune set up which not all of the other Audi’s on your list do to remain in B-Class.
Stock, it will under steer as Audi’s tend to do, but that’s nothing that can’t be fixed with a simple tune. If you pick this car, I will also make you a nice paint job for it. Just pick the colors.
Very good WIR! Liking the new forums. They flow very nicely with the rest of the site, but there are a few things I’ve already mentioned in the other thread I’d like to see improved. Overall, it’s a good start.
As for your next car, you should go with the 2012 C63 AMG Black Series. There’s nothing to hate about that car and everything to love. The amount of torque it provides is unreal. Sure, it can be a handful, but it makes it a lot of fun to drive. You can use it for races or it makes a great drift car. Love the Black Series, but you have to show it respect.
GT: SlimyTurt1e
FM5 credits
Lexus IS-F
Hidden under the boringness many people associate with that is Lexus is a beast,. This IS is not like its 6-cylinder brother, rather it hides under the subtle budges and subtle vents a 5.0L V8. Yes, it has 8 gears to save Johney Polarbear, yes, its exhausts are fake, but it has all the musts of a great sports car. High power V8, check. Rear-wheel drive, check. Making it look like a regular car right until you hit the gas pedal, definitely check. And on a bit of non-Forza-able tid-bits, because it is based on the IS, its also very practical in the real world.
GT: Chaotic GTS
My personal favorite B-stock car is the Lamborghini Countach but I would recommend the Lotus Exige S. It’s quick around corners and great acceleration. Of course, it depends on the track. Hope you pick a good one
GT: LDSLamboSV
Unicorn: FM4 Mine’s Skyline R34
oh, go for that beautiful 8C… sounds so good and drives so okay… . so much character in that car, you will fall in love again!
Your next ride should be the 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV.
Why you ask?
Has there been a more iconic vehicle in the last 25 years? The forward cabin design with it’s wedge shape and sharp angular look. Nothing like it on the road at the time; extremely low and wide. Car enthusiasts loved them, automotive designers hated them and went blind in hoards due to its outrageous and obnoxious design. Rear visibility was so poor due to the position of the mid engine that the driver had to open the door and sit on the sill while looking back over the car in order to reverse. Thank goodness it was designed to go forward! Euro-Spec models came with 6 Weber carburetors that fed a 5.2 L, 48 valve (four valves per cylinder!) V12. The 25 year Anniversary Edition (5000QV) was the most popular, most refined, and possibly the fastest Lamborghini Countach: 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds and 183 mph top speed. It also featured 345/35R15 tires; the widest tires available on a production car at the time. Every kid in the world had a picture of one in his room and dreamt of owning one. My mother hated that car and called it the “Devil’s Chariot!” Man I wanted one real bad!
So pick up your chariot and go RAZE some HeLL!
Honk if you remember these posters!!!
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1999 Viper ACR,the car is a beast!
I would have to agree with the Viper ACR, I personally love the way that car handles, and it will get up and go as well. Good luck to you in your adventure with whatever car you choose.
Friend’s GT: L3FT0V3R (all “vowels” are numbers, trying to help him complete his collection).
Unicorn (FM4): HKS Time Attack Evo
I think your next ride should be the Shelby Daytona Coupe. I drove it for the first time yesterday on the F5 and loved it. Also, this weekend is the 24 hours of Daytona. There is no better time to pick this car than right now! This car can run really well in it’s current class or upgraded to take it to other classes. Also, this car would make for a good drag car if that is what you wanted to do. I am not a drifter but I am sure those guys like putting this sideways in the turns. Matter of fact I am a few levels from maxing out my Honda affinity and I already finished my Ford affinity. This will be the next car I use to work my way to the affinity achievements. Good luck with your decision and I hope this in your next ride as well!
Nice read could you send my unicon to a friend.
GT: D1 TRIGGER 88 MINES R32 SKYLINE.
As im not sure about FM5 as yet I wasnt able to own an Xb1 Ill say that in forza 4 one of the best stock B-class car was the Ferrari F355! I highly recommend giving her a try. And for the Mclaren P1 replica hehe what can i say , only if it was driveable
GT: Chris Ace 92
Unicorn F4: Mine’s R32 Skyline GT-R
I would go with the Corvette z06. Its a mid range B-class, allowing room for some upgrades and is also surprisingly light compared to some other cars in its range. Change the suspension and antiroll bars, and it can become a monster at cornering. Just be careful not to add too much more weight reduction as I found it hard to keep control of at that point. Im sure that can be fixed with some tuning, but I’m no good at that. Finally, its American, and while not quite a muscle car, it still has the same allure.
After a quick test drive, I decided to recommend your next ride should be the german muscle car, the Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series.
Much power and maybe the best handling AMG they ever build so far. A combination for sensation.
I heard of a 7:46 laptime at the Nordschleife, doesn’t sound so bad, by the way, talking about sound, he got a very nice V8-Sound.
I just put him bone stock at a modern sportscars career race at Road Atlanta, and easily made a gold medal, though only at 3rd place, its quite good I guess. Not to be told I drive without any assists, but the drivatars are ‘only’ running at the pro difficulty.
Last of all, I think the look of him (especially at the factory matt black) is also definitive on the pro side, its astonishing.
2008 BMW M3 E92
I used this during my first ever online tournament. We ran BTCC cars with restrictions and liveries. I came 4th in the end which was higher than i was expecting. Tuning the car for each individual track taught me so much. I basically jumped in at the deep end and had to learn all sorts as i went along. Tuning was the main use of time, i spent each week between races tuning and practicing hour after hour. The M3 never let me down. It took each track in it’s stride, i tuned it, i practiced and when we lost, it was my fault, not the cars. We were a team. He became my team mate. Steadfast, quick, agile, and just ready for anything. He took me to the edge, and let me peer into the abyss!
I became so attached to that car that it’s one of the first cars i buy for each Forza game. It get’s painted up usually in the Team RAC livery from the BTCC of yesteryear! I take it out, i tune it, and i thrash it. The car, he just growls at me that he’s ‘ready for this’, and off we go…
BTCC Season1 web - YouTube - That’s the action packed 8 min season highlights video i put together during Forza 3’s reign! It’s the reason i love the 2008 M3 so much!
Mechberg if you make one decision this week, make it the right one. Choose the M3, Choose to win.