An interesting hint back in December tipped us off on the BMW i8 coming to Forza Horizon 3 and we are stoked to learn that it's finally here! Starting 2017 off right, Turn 10 also picks six other solid choices to round out January's Rockstar Car Pack.
The Forza Horizon 3 Rockstar Car Pack is available now, January 3, and is free for FH3 Car Pass holders as well as players that own the Forza Horizon 3 Ultimate Edition. The Car Pack can be purchased at the Microsoft Store for $6.99.
Without further ado, check out the Forza Horizon 3 Rockstar Car Pack's dope roster of vehicles below:
Whether you have been looking forward to the BMW i8 for its hybrid efficiency or its stout performance, both are here at your fingertips. The innovative i8 brings an electrically-powered front-drive system together with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine powering the rear wheels. The two systems merge seamlessly for a driving experience like none other. The i8’s full carbon fiber body helps keep its weight down and makes for a rigid structure that contributes to its nimble handling. Too often, car manufacturers come out with a cool concept then take out much of the “cool” before production. The i8 is the exception and is exceptional.
Polestar is Volvo’s racing division and has been making an impact in the V8 Supercars series amidst the long-lived Holden and Ford rivalry. Race-bred technology makes its way into street-proven performance with superior handling and braking. Only 80 Volvo V60 Polestar wagons were produced, each with 345 horsepower to tote around your family and packages. So, pack up the kids and the family dog, then hit the road knowing few can keep your pace should you choose to stretch the Polestar’s legs.
The 2015 Radical RXC Turbo is more than a track toy – a race-ready monster that, at top speed, generates nearly as much downforce (2,000 pounds) as it weighs. So yes, it will stick to the track, or any surface for that matter. Underneath the chassis, perfectly placed for balance, is the potent powerhouse of the Ford 3.5-liter Ecoboost, that can launch the RXC from 0-60 in less than three seconds and attain a top speed of around 175 mph. That may seem impressive, but what is really astounding is the way this car grips. You want to be a hero? The RXC is your secret weapon.
Nowhere else on Earth will you find an appreciation for four-door performance sedans like that found in Australia, and nowhere else will you find the kind of performance that is imbued in the 1972 Ford Falcon XA GT-HO. There was only one production model ever completely built. When news of these and other 160 mph “super cars” hit the media, the uproar over public safety was simply too much, and the government stepped in and stopped production. The car would never see homologation or its destiny of dominating Bathurst. You can drive it here in Forza though, and that should be more than enough to validate the following it created.
When Nissan wanted to race in Group A in 1987, 500 units of the 1987 Nissan Skyline GTS-R (R31) 'Evolution’ models had to be produced to maintain Nissan’s ability to race. The manufacturer went on to produce more than 800 as the car’s popularity among enthusiasts was nearly as successful as its performance in Japanese and Australian touring car championships. This last of the R31 Skyline performance models contributed much to what would become the R32 GT-R. Under the hood is the RB20, referred to as the “red top,” for its red valve cover. A bigger turbo and a lightened flywheel gives the GTS-R its own sound. A unique Group A front and rear spoilers set off the timeless shape.
There are few more difficult accomplishments than winning the Baja 1000. The #11 2014 Ford Rockstar F-150 Trophy Truck piloted by off-road legend Rob MacCachren, along with Andy McMillin and Jason Voss, did just that. This is the toughest class, the Trophy Truck class, built from a budget nearly as immense as the talent that drove it to victory. Winning by a margin of almost 30 minutes, the team and truck showed they had what it takes in the most punishing terrain and among top-notch competition. Take this 850hp beast, with suspension enough to swallow gullies and boulders, and let ‘er rip.
In an age dominated by SUVs, the luxurious and powerful 2016 Bentley Bentayga is the crown prince of them all. Named for a soaring peak in the Canary Islands that commands a magnificent view, the view from behind the wheel of this dazzling modern-day chariot is no less stupendous. Considering many who purchase a Bentayga will be driven in them rather than experience its wealth of both power and control, the chance to drive it in Forza is only that much more treasured.
