Arriving as we speak for Forza Motorsport 6, the Flip 10 Choose Automotive Pack options one of the vital numerous collections of automobiles ever seen in Forza historical past, with every automobile hand-picked by the crew at Flip 10. Whether or not you’re a fan of four-wheeled European eccentricities, otherwise you need to expertise one of many largest race autos on the planet, this crop of wonderful automobiles gives one thing for everybody.
Make a journey again in historical past within the diminutive BMW Isetta, or relive historical past within the 1969 Indy 500 winner. In the event you agree that “larger is best” then you possibly can expertise the primary European race truck to return to Forza Motorsport 6. Past that, this pack gives a bespoke race automobile, the most recent McLaren masterpiece, an Italian basic worthy of some top-down observe time, and a few American competitors for WTCC racing.
Out there to obtain collectively for $7 or for particular person buy, these seven automobiles are prepared to hitch your Forza storage and allow you to begin making historical past with them. See beneath for the complete record of automobiles coming within the Flip 10 Choose Automotive Pack, in addition to some particular feedback about every of the automobile from the specialists at Flip 10.
2014 Jaguar #14 Emil Frey GT3 Jaguar XK
Doing issues the exhausting means is the course for the Emil Frey GT3 Jaguar crew. The Frey household historical past is intently tied with Jaguar going again to earlier than they made automobiles. That historical past drove descendent Lorenz Frey and accomplice Fredy Barth to go along with a Jaguar chassis. Past that little bit of aluminum, the automobile is sort of totally bespoke. The crew designed every thing from the gearbox to the steering wheel and iterated time and again to be aggressive within the Blancplain Professional-Am Cup division. They’re the David to the manufacturing unit works Goliath groups. The automobile has confirmed to be aggressive and successful towards the business giants is their sole aim.
“The connection between Emil Frey Racing and Jaguar goes again many years. So it solely is smart that, with a brand new lease on life, this Swiss crew got down to reintroduce Jaguar to world of GT racing. Constructing this XK from the bottom up. Decided to do issues in a different way. And with just one aim in thoughts: Profitable.” – Jeff Gaeta, Automobile Polish Senior Artist
2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck
This isn’t your uncle’s semi-truck, it’s a European Racing Truck. This 1,080-horsepower beast races amongst its competitor manufacturers on the tracks of Europe, together with a climactic occasion on the Nürburgring Grand Prix circuit. The Tankpool 24 Hours Racing Crew is headed up by truck racing legend Markus Oestereich. “Oese,” as he’s referred to within the paddock, has been mentoring drivers Andre Kursim and Norbert Kiss to drive the 24 within the 9 rounds of this unimaginable collection. Climb aboard this colossal racing machine, interact first gear, and prepare for the trip of your life.
“I bear in mind visiting Europe a number of years in the past and occurring upon a replay of a European Truck Race on tv. It was like nothing I’d ever seen, with these large behemoths lumbering across the observe and combating for place. My first thought was ‘How cool wouldn’t it be to race these in Forza?’ The Tankpool24 might not be what most individuals consider once they consider ‘racing’ however as quickly as you sit in that cockpit excessive above the tarmac and rev that engine, you’ll know precisely why an ETRC truck belongs in Forza 6.” – Brian Ekberg, Neighborhood Supervisor
2014 Chevrolet #four ROAL Motorsport RML Cruze TC1 WTCC
ROAL Motorsport was based by former driver and a number of touring automobile collection champion Roberto Ravaglia. The World Touring Automotive Championship is sanctioned by the FIA and commenced in 1987. After a number of breaks, it has been operating yearly since 2005. Since 2010, Chevy had seen a lot success as constructor, successful the championship 4 years in a row. In 2014 ROAL switched to the constantly successful Cruze when BMW bowed out of touring automobile competitors. With drivers Tom Coronel and Tom Chilton, the crew noticed victory in each China and Hungary.
“WTCC is likely one of the biggest race collection on the planet and no automobile might signify it higher than the Chevy Cruze. Despite the fact that it could possibly be seen as your typical American automobile, it really represents a very world mixed effort. From the engineering of the platform to the manufacturing of the numerous elements, there are a number of nations concerned in its growth, together with the US, Germany, Australia, Russia and Brazil, to call a number of.” – Leonardo Lopez-Mobilia, Automobile Manufacturing Senior Artist
1980 Fiat 124 Sport Spider
The Fiat 124 Sport Spider introduced an reasonably priced choice to the street in Europe and America, and was largely unchanged, for practically 20 years. In 1980 it had a fuel-injected 2.Zero-liter motor to inspire the modern traces of its Pininfarina physique. Over the course of its manufacturing run, greater than 200,000 fashions have been offered, with round 75 % offered in the US.
“Lengthy earlier than Fiat merged Italian design with a fourth-gen Mazda Miata, there was the unique Fiat 124 Spider. The sporty convertible was designed by world-renown coachbuilder Pininfarina, and ran a four-cylinder engine constructed by ex-Ferrari chief engineer Auerlio Lampredi. Fitted with a stable roof and homologated for Group four rally by Italian tuning home Abarth, the 124 noticed good success within the World Rally Championship between 1971 and 1975.” – Scott Catlin, Senior Designer
2015 McLaren 570S Coupé
It could be slotted beneath McLaren’s extravagant P1 and 650S, however there’s nothing entry-level in regards to the 570S. This masterpiece of McLaren experience as a substitute targets a distinct phase of clientele and does so with astounding outcomes. Taking cues from the P1’s entrance finish, the 570S is wise not solely in seems but additionally how the air passes over each little bit of its flowing physique curves. Behind the luxurious and purposeful cockpit is a twin-turbo three.Eight-liter V8 that delivers an exhaust be aware that’s virtually as superb as the sensation of the automobile’s ungodly acceleration. The 570S is a automobile whose magnificence is simply surpassed by its efficiency.
“The 570S is the most recent sports activities automobile to return out of the McLaren Know-how Heart. Because the little brother to the P1’s little brother (aka the 650S), the 570S exudes all of the precision and fervour that followers should anticipate. Whereas the present F1 season could be a wrestle for McLaren followers, you’ll actually have an opportunity to win with this automobile.” – Julian Mosely, Automobile Senior Artist
1969 Ford Brawner Hawk III
The Brawner Hawk III was practically left by the wayside earlier than having an opportunity to shine, due to the four-wheel-drive Ford-powered Lotus of Colin Chapman within the 1969 Indy 500. Thankfully for Clint Brawner who developed the Hawk III, the Lotus failed, inflicting driver Mario Andretti to crash and the Lotus to be withdrawn. Brawner had the Hawk III prepared, with its sturdy chassis and improved Ford turbo-V8. With Andretti behind the wheel, the pink STP-liveried Hawk III certified second, simply behind A.J. Foyt. Andretti took the lead after the inexperienced flag fell, and whereas he needed to run slower to keep up engine temperatures, the Hawk III outlived each Foyt’s Coyote/Ford and Wally Dallenbach’s Eagle/Offenhauser. Andretti would win the 1969 Indianapolis 500, two full laps forward of second place Dan Gurney, marking his first and solely Indy 500 win.
“When Mario Andretti’s main automobile broke in pre-race of the 1969 Indianapolis 500, he moved to this Ford-powered #2 STP Hawk, which the crew affectionately referred to as the “Cinderella automobile.” Andretti went on to win in convincing trend, main 116 of the 200 laps. Visually this automobile is gorgeous, from its asymmetrical wing configuration, externally routed radiator tubing and virtually military-grade development. Amongst my favourite particulars are the outboard consumption/inboard exhaust ports. This actually makes a showcase of the no-nonsense great thing about the exhaust headers feeding the turbo perched neatly behind the triple air foils. All the pieces about this automobile is straight to the purpose and in your face.” – Gabe Garcia, Automobile Artwork Director
1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export
The Isetta is an Italian microcar that was manufactured by a number of firms in several nations. The BMW Isetta 300 was essentially the most profitable, probably resulting from BMW virtually utterly re-engineering the tiny “bubble-car.” BMW used its personal single-cylinder, four-stroke 298cc engine that made all of 13 horsepower. Nonetheless, it was sufficient to propel two adults and their baggage at speeds as much as 53 mph. What makes the Export mannequin distinctive are the U.S.-spec nerf bumpers and headlamps. Open the single-door on the entrance – the steering wheel conveniently strikes to the aspect to permit simpler entrance and egress – and go for a spin in one of the vital distinctive rides to ever seem in Forza Motorsport.
“Character. Soul. Enjoyable. It’s uncommon to see mass-produced automobiles from as we speak’s period that may declare to have any of these traits. However the 1957 BMW Isetta 300 Export has all three in spades. Compact and comfy, this was a easy but efficient means for folks to get from A to B in fashionable Italian design with German engineering. I bear in mind seeing this within the BMW Museum, and I couldn’t assist however smile. We hope it brings a smile to you too!” – Will Lee, Senior Producer
July Content material Replace
Along with the Flip 10 Choose Automotive Pack, we’ve launched the most recent content material replace for Forza Motorsport 6. The main target of this content material replace has been on bringing three tracks in Forza Motorsport 6 again into aggressive play – Monza, Catalunya, and Circuit of the Americas. The crew at Flip 10 has labored to deal with quite a few points on all three of those tracks. For instance, at Monza, the chicane at Flip four has been adjusted to extra precisely distinguish between clear and soiled driving traces. Additionally, the tirewall at Flip four has been moved to change the driving line and higher forestall nook chopping.
With the upcoming launch of the Forza Racing Championship, as we speak’s content material replace for Forza Motorsport 6 represents the most recent step in our ongoing dedication to make Forza the house of aggressive racing on Xbox. Forza followers might be seeing further adjustments coming to the sport, together with in subsequent month’s content material replace in August. Search for extra particulars on the Forza Racing Championship quickly and for particulars on future content material updates within the weeks and months to return.
