Forza Motorsport’s first major update of 2025 has arrived, bringing an assortment of BMW road and race cars, along with new career and multiplayer events.
Available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, Forza Motorsport’s latest update is live. Update 16 sees Turn 10 kickstart the new year by celebrating BMW BMW, with two race cars making their Forza series debut alongside themed career and multiplayer events starting today (7th January).
New cars
As part of Forza Motorsport’s ‘BMW Month,’ Update 16 features an assortment of road and race cars from the German manufacturer’s history. The main highlight is the formidable 2023 BMW M Hybrid V8, which makes its Forza Motorsport debut.
Notably, the M Hybrid V8 marks BMW’s return to endurance racing for the first time since 1999, competing in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IMSA) and World Endurance Championship (WEC). In line with LMDh regulations, it packs a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 capped at 670hp, coupled with an electric motor providing an extra boost.
Specifically, the M Hybrid V8 featured in Forza Motorsport is the BMW M Team RLL’s #23 car that competed in the 2023 IMSA championship. To unlock it, you must complete 15 laps at Daytona International Speedway in the ‘Race to Le Mans with BMW M’ Rivals event, or it can be bought in the showroom.
While BMW’s prototype race car is playable in PC simulations like Le Mans Ultimate, iRacing and Automobilista 2, this is the first time you can drive it in a console racing game.
Also making its Forza series debut is the 2023 BMW M4 GT3, specifically the #96 car run by Turner Motorsports in the IMSA. BMW’s GT3 racer is unlocked by completing the new BMW Tour in career mode.
In addition to the M Hybrid V8, several BMWs returning from Forza Horizon 5 and previous Forza Motorsport games have been added to the showroom:
2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2
2010 BMW M6 Coupe
2009 BMW M5
2008 BMW M3
2003 BMW M5
While most of these cars have featured in Forza Horizon 5 or Forza Motorsport 7, the 2008 BMW M3 hasn’t appeared in a Forza game since 2007’s Forza Motorsport 2.
Spotlight cars and VIP discounts
As with most Forza Motorsport updates, a new batch of Spotlight and VIP cars can be purchased with in-game credits at a discount for a limited time.
Throughout BMW Month, five Spotlight cars will feature in the showroom with a 30 per cent discount, with one added per week. Meanwhile, Forza Motorsport VIP Members can get a 15% discount on selected cars over four weeks.
Spotlight cars
1986 BMW M635CSi – 8th January-15th January
2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE – 15th January-22nd January
2014 BMW M4 Coupe – 22nd January-29th January
1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR – 29th January-5th February
2008 BMW M3 – 5th February-12th February
VIP discounts
1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar – 8th January-12th February
1988 BMW M5 – 8th January-15th January
2017 BMW #24 BMW Team RLL M6 GTLM – 15th January-22nd January
2019 BMW Z4 Roadster – 22nd January-29th January
1999 BMW #15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR – 29th January-5th February
2010 BMW M6 Coupe- 5th February-12th February
All players will also receive a free Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Gold Livery for the 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R, found in the ‘My Designs’ menu.
Along with the new cars, Update 16 adds a new ‘BMW Tour’ career event and a new Featured Multiplayer series. There are also a handful of improvements, including reworked audio for the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 and 2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari.
Beyond BMW Month, Turn 10 has teased that February’s update will have a daily racers theme, “showcasing numerous modern cars that only show their true potential once unleashed onto the track.”
Check out the patch notes below for more details on Forza Motorsport’s latest update.
Forza Motorsport Update 16 patch notes
Game Content and Events [All Platforms]
Car Audio
Updated car audio for the following vehicles based on community feedback:
2021 Porsche 911 GT3 (Cockpit audio only)
2002 Ferrari Enzo Ferrari
Environment Art
Reverted the following tracks and locations to their original in-game branding:
Homestead-Miami Speedway
Hakone
Maple Valley
Homespace
Livery Gift
All players will receive a free Mobil 1 50th Anniversary Gold Livery for the 2023 Cadillac #01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R. Look for the in-game popup to confirm your reward and go to the “My Designs” menu to apply it.
Career Events
Featured Tour: BMW Tour (Available from Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT | Feb. 13 12am PT)
Open Class Tour (Available from Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT | Feb. 13 12am UTC)
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
Reward Cars
BMW Tour: 2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3
Open Class Tour: 1976 #1 BMW 3.0 CSL
Showroom Cars
The following cars have been added to the Showroom for all Forza Motorsport players:
2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8
2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2
2010 BMW M6 Coupe
2009 BMW M5
2008 BMW M3
2003 BMW M5
Two of these cars can also be obtained from the Challenge Hub during BMW Month, the new-to-Motorsport 2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8 and 2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2.
Spotlight Cars
BMW Month will showcase five Spotlight cars in the Showroom, one per week. Spotlight cars can be used in the BMW Tour and Spotlight Rivals, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.
Combining Lexus craftsmanship with extensive weight reduction and performance upgrades, the 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition is designed for enthusiasts seeking a blend of luxury and track-ready capabilities.
Forza GT Multi-Class Series (Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC – Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC)
Showcase the unique strengths that each Forza GT class brings to the track in this multi-class re-imagining of the classic Forza GT series.
Community Choice Series (Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC – Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC)
A series voted on and determined by you, the Forza Community! Head over to aka.ms/forzaforums 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)
Featured Multiplayer Series Spec Balance Changes:
Car
Series
Change Summary
2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3
Forza GT3 Series
Added to & tuned within Forza GT3 Series6% decrease in front & rear downforceBallast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%)
1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL
GTX Sportscar Series
Added to & tuned within GTX Sportscar SeriesTires 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 increase16% front downforce increase15% rear downforce decrease
2023 Cadillac #2 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R
Forza Proto-H Series
5% weight increase16% front downforce increase15% rear downforce decrease
2023 Cadillac #31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing V-Series.R
Forza Proto-H Series
5% weight increase16% front downforce increase15% 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 torque15% increase in dragBallast 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 dragBallast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%)
Featured Multiplayer Events Calendar
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 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Rivals Events Calendar
Rivals Event
Car
Track
Starts
End
Race to Le Mans with BMW M
2023 BMW #25 BMW Team RLL M Hybrid V8
Daytona International Speedway – Sports Car Circuit
Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Logitech McLaren G Challenge Qualifier #3
2013 McLaren P1
Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Feb. 19 4pm PT / Feb. 20 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – A Class
A Class + RWD
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – Full Circuit
Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – B Class
B Class + RWD
Maple Valley – Short Circuit
Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Open Class Drift – C Class
C Class + RWD
Suzuka – East Circuit
Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
New Year New Drift
2020 Formula Drift #91 BMW M2
Hockenheim – Full Circuit
Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW M6 ’86
1986 BMW M635CSi
Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW #1 M8
2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW M4 ’14
2014 BMW M4 Coupe
Hockenheim – Full Circuit
Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC
Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
Spotlight – BMW M3 ’08
2008 BMW M3
Yas Marina
Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Challenge Hub
Featured Challenges
Title
Description
Reward
Challenge Starts
Challenge Ends
BMW Enthusiast Challenge
Complete all series in the BMW Tour in Career ORComplete 10 races in the BMW Series in Featured Multiplayer
2023 BMW #96 Turner Motorsports M4 GT3
Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 26 4pm PT / Feb. 27 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Winter Weather Wipeout
Complete 5 laps at night and 5 laps in the rain
Winter Camo Suit
Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
Ice Slide Challenge
Get a Drift Score of 15,000 in any Drift Rivals event
Tech Ice Suit
Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC
Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC
Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
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 4pm PT / Dec. 12 12am UTC
Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC
Weekly Challenges
Week 1: Jan. 8 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 15 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 9 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 16 12:00 AM UTC
Title
Description
Reward
Spotlight Challenge
Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 1986 BMW M635CSi
10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge
Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer
10,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge
Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge
Complete 10 laps in Rivals in an BMW
10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge
Get a Segment Score of 8 or Higher on any track
10,000 Credits
Week 2: Jan. 15 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 22 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 16 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 23 12:00 AM UTC
Title
Description
Reward
Spotlight Challenge
Get on the podium in any race in the BMW Motorsport GT series in Career
10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge
Qualify in Pole Position in any Featured Multiplayer race
25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge
Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge
Get a Drift Score of 10,000 in any Drift Rivals event
10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge
Complete 5 clean laps on Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
10,000 Credits
Week 3: Jan. 22 4:00 PM PT – Jan. 29 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 23 12:00 AM UTC – Jan. 30 12:00 AM UTC
Title
Description
Reward
Spotlight Challenge
Complete 5 clean laps in the 2014 BMW M4 Coupe
25,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge
Get on the Podium in any Featured Multiplayer race OR Get on the Podium 3 times in Career races
25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge
Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge
Beat 5 Rivals in the “Race to Le Mans with BMW M” Rivals Event
10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge
Get on the Podium on any Nürburgring layout
10,000 Credits
Week 4: Jan. 29 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 5 4:00 PM PT | Jan. 30 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 6 12:00 AM UTC
Title
Description
Reward
Spotlight Challenge
Beat a Rival in the weekly Spotlight Rivals event
10,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge
Get on the Podium in any Career Event
25,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge
Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge
Beat 5 Rivals in any Rivals Event
10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge
Get a Segment Score of 8 or Higher on any track
10,000 Credits
Week 5: Feb. 5 4:00 PM PT – Feb. 12 4:00 PM PT | Feb. 6 12:00 AM UTC – Feb. 13 12:00 AM UTC
Title
Description
Reward
Spotlight Challenge
Complete 5 races in the 2008 BMW M3
25,000 Credits
Weekly Skills Challenge
Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer
10,000 Credits
Weekly Safety Challenge
Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer
25,000 Credits
Weekly Rivals Challenge
Complete 10 clean laps in any Rivals Event
10,000 Credits
Weekly Track Challenge
Complete a race in the 2008 BMW M3 at any German track
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