Forza 5 Showroom Cars, Launch Rewards & Sebring Circuit Gameplay Footage

For you today I have a round-up of some of the biggest stories of the week involving the Xbox One launch title, Forza Motorsport 5.  I have the latest cars revealed in this week’s Forza Motorsport 5 Showroom, a direct feed gameplay video of the Sebring circuit and some exciting news of the Forza 5 launch rewards that you can expect to receive, just for being a loyal Forza series fan.

First up I’ll let you know details on the Forza 5 launch rewards.  Over the years you may have noticed that every time you fire up your latest copy in the Forza series, you are rewarded with in-game goodies for being a loyal and returning customer.  Well with Forza 5 this is certainly no exception.

Forza Rewards gives game in-game credits and cars for being a loyal fan; the reward system is layered into various tiers.  The more Forza games you’ve played, the higher tier you will be, the higher tier you are, the richer the in-game goodies that you will receive.   So basically if you’ve played Forza 2, 3, 4 and Forza Horizon, then you are set to be rewarded very handsomely.  Not only will your tier depend on which Forza games you’ve played, but it will also take into consideration achievements that you’ve earned, miles driven and so on.

Previously there were 5 tiers to reward you, for Forza 5 an extra tier will be added, giving 6 tiers of in-game rewards.  So with this year’s instalment you will be rewarded with more in-game credits and cars than ever before.

Coming straight from forzamotorsport.net, here are all the details you need to know for this year’s Forza Rewards:

• Tier 2: Ford Fiesta ST + 10,000 Credits

Ford Fiesta ST

• Tier 3: Audi RS 7 + 20,000 Credits

Audi RS 7

• Tier 4: Ferrari F12berlinetta + 40,000 Credits

Ferrari F12berlinetta

• Tier 5: McLaren P1™ + 80,000 Credits

McLaren P1™

• Tier 6: 160,000 Credits

Last week we showed you the Spa Francorchamps circuit, courtesy of GameSpot.  You can check out that gameplay video by clicking HERE.  So this week we have another Live Feed gameplay video and this time it’s the turn of the word famous Sebring circuit using the KTM X-Bow R.

Next up I have for you the latest cars revealed in the Forza Motorsport 5 Showroom and there’s one car revealed in this latest announcement that is quite possibly the most fun to be had in the Forza series digital driving seat and that’s the 2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8.

Below are all the newly announced cars from this week Forza 5 Motorsport Showroom:

• 2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8

2013 Ariel Atom 500 V8

Everything about the Ariel Atom is amazing. Its shape is practically automotive euphoria by itself, and that’s before you get it on the track. To drive one is shocking. The new V8 version takes performance to unprecedented levels and keeps the Atom at the absolute pinnacle of ultimate track toys. Sure it’s street legal, but the Atom is at home at the track or even the drag strip. Ariel claims 0-60 acceleration to be 2.3 seconds. Few motorcycles can even match those numbers; it follows, since Ariel used to build some of the most loved British bikes in history. Here are just a few of the mind-blowing specs that make the Atom 500 what it is: a John Hartley-designed 500 horsepower Ariel 3.0 liter, weighing in at 198 pounds, a Sadev six-speed sequential transmission, Dymag magnesium wheels, combined with its exo-skeleton chassis with carbon fiber body panels and foils the Atom weighs in at a phenomenal 1,213 pounds. Most drivers won’t even be able to handle this kind of power-to-weight ratio right out of the box, but learning to reel it in will be a lot of fun.

• 2009 Honda S2000 CR

2009 Honda S2000 CR

This rev-happy roadster has always been the life of the party among Honda lovers as well as those looking for a candidate for the occasional autocross or track day. The S2000 CR takes all that is good about the S2000 and then, following Colin Chapman’s rule of “adding lightness,” arrives 90 pounds lighter than the standard version. Adding some stickier rubber (wider in the rear), a lower ratio steering rack and stiffer springs, the CR is begging to be pushed hard into any turn that comes its way. Fighting gravity on the skid pad has always been a strong suit for the S2000, and now the CR brings even more downforce for high-speed corners with its revised body kit. The look it presents is functional, reducing the overall coefficient of lift significantly and giving the CR a racy look to match its intents of being a weekend track car. Limited production numbers make this S2000 a rare find on the road; thanks to Forza Motorsport 5, you can now say you drove one.

• 2014 Ford Fiesta ST

Ford Fiesta ST

Ford has been achieving great success with its line-up for one reason in particular: it has been listening to car enthusiasts. The design of the Fiesta ST reflects the things car lovers want. The fact the Fiesta has seen outstanding success in rally racing hasn’t hurt either. Styling is aggressive and sporty, taking cues from racing, such as the high-mounted rear spoiler and a low center of gravity. The Fiesta is loads of fun to drive, thanks to its 197 horsepower eco-boost engine and electric power-assisted steering. Off the line, the Fiesta ST is more than peppy, it’s downright fast, and through corners the lack of understeer will inspire confidence. Steering is quick and responsive and despite being front-wheel drive its tail can be pushed out with a little help from a heavy foot. Take a few turns in the smaller of Ford’s hot hatches and you will agree Ford has been doing the right thing.

• 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The Mazda MX-5 doesn’t have to be the most powerful roadster ever made to remain one of the best choices for spirited driving and all-out fun. It’s been almost a quarter of century since the Miata was introduced and other roadsters have come and gone while the Miata remains with very few changes overall. Fun can be found at any speed in a Miata and the handling will make any driver feel like they are one with their car. Steering is communicative and handling is intuitive. Power from the reliable 2.0 liter inline four-cylinder, while not immense at 167 HP, is ample to keep you stuck in your seat and grinning madly with an earful of its delicious exhaust note. As the saying goes: don’t fix it if it ain’t broken. Aside from a slight styling refresh, the MX-5 just keeps getting it right.

• 2013 Audi RS 7

2013 Audi RS 7

If you need a car that will rocket the family and a weekend’s worth of gear from 0-60 MPH in less than four seconds the RS 7 Sportback is ready for the indulgence of your right foot. It’s a five-door hatchback, of the highest order. The RS 7’s twin-turbo V8 packs a punch that will tempt passing when others patiently wait for a better opportunity. More than 550 horsepower is ready to make any trip an exciting notion. Take the RS 7 out on the track and despite the fact it is no lightweight, handling is profound, delivering immense grip under the most rigorous cornering you can throw at it. Thank Audi’s race proven quattro all-wheel-drive system for that perfectly balanced traction. Among grand touring sedans the Audi is a handsome choice for even the most discerning enthusiast.

• 1987 Ferrari F40
• 2009 Peugeot #9 Peugeot Sport Total 908
• 2011 Chevrolet #4 Corvette Racing ZR1
• 2011 Holden HSV GTS
• 2010 Abarth 500 esseesse
• 1997 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
• 1970 Nissan Datsun 510
• 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
• 2008 BMW M3
• 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo
• 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205
• 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
• 1995 Volkswagen Corrado VR6
• 1995 Ferrari F50
• 1995 RUF CTR2
• 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
• 2010 Aston Martin One-77
• 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge
• 2009 Ford Focus RS
• 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 427
• 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
• 1966 Ford GT40 MkII
• 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLR
• 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
• 2005 Honda NSX-R
• 2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe
• 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharged
• 2005 BMW M3
• 1997 BMW M3
• 1963 Volkswagen Beetle
• 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
• 1991 Ferrari 512 TR
• 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
• 2004 Honda Civic Type-R
• 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
• 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455
• 1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
• 1990 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z

And here are all the other previously announced cars for Forza  Motorsport 5:

• 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
• 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
• 2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works
• 2013 Audi R8 Coupé V10 plus 5.2 FSI quattro
• 1994 Nissan 240SX SE
• 2012 Hennessey Venom
• 1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
• 1995 Toyota MR2 GT
• 1997 Mazda RX-7
• 1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV
• 2011 Audi RS 5 Coupé
• 2012 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392
• 1992 Volkswagen Golf Gti 16v Mk2
• 1984 Ferrari GTO
• 1961 Jaguar E-type S1
• 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS 396
• 2010 Lexus LFA
• 2002 Chevrolet Camaro 35th Anniversary SS
• 2009 Lexus IS F
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
• 2012 Jaguar XKR-S
• 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
• 2007 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series
• 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400
• 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition
• 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO
• 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
• 2013 Audi S4
• 1985 Ford RS200 Evolution
• 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
• 2013 Viper #91 SRT Motorsport GTS-R
• 2010 Audi R8 Coupé 5.2 FSI quattro
• 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR
• 1991 BMW M3
• 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R
• 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8
• 2011 Subaru WRX STI
• 2005 Ford GT
• 2009 Lotus 2-Eleven
• 2011 RUF Rt 12 S
• 1988 Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV
• 2004 Saleen S7
• 2003 Renault Sport Clio V6
• 2003 Ferrari Challenge Stradale
• 1968 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 442
• 1964 Aston Martin DB5
• 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
• 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra R
• 2007 Honda Civic Type-R
• 1983 Audi Sport Quattro
• 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR
• 2010 Nissan370Z
• 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SV
• 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B STi
• 2006 Audi RS 4
• 2011 Mazda RX-8 R3
• 2010 Volkswagen Golf R
• 2007 Ford Shelby GT500
• 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
• 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
• 2010 Renault Megane RS 250
• 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
• 2011 BMW X5 M
• 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is
• 1997 Honda Civic Type R
• 2001 Acura Integra Type-R
• 1987 Buick Regal GNX
• 2008 Aston Martin DBS
• 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG
• 1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
• 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
• 2012 Vauxhall Astra VXR
• 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
• 1991 GMC Syclone
• 1998 Ferrari #12 Risi Competizione F333 SP
• 2005 Dodge SRT4 ACR
• 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3
• 2011 Peugeot 308 GTI
• 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
• 2003 BMW M5
• 1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
• 1993 McLaren F1
• 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
• 2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
• 1965 MINI Cooper S
• 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
• 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32
• 2009 Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster
• 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8
• 2010 Audi TT RS Coupé
• 2012 Scion tC
• 2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8
• 2011 Kia Cee’d
• 2005 TVR Sagaris
• 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale
• 1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR
• 1998 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo
• 2008 Ferrari California
• 2000 Ford SVT Cobra R
• 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
• 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
• 2010 Maserati Gran Turismo S
• 2003 Toyota Celica SS-I
• 1971 AMC Javelin-AMX
• 1976 McLaren #11 Team McLaren M23
• 1976 Ferrari #1 Scuderia 312T2
• 2013 Honda #9 Target Chip Ganassi Dallara DW12
• 2013 Honda #15 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Dallara DW12
• 2013 Chevrolet #1 Andretti Autosport Dallara DW12
• 2013 Chevrolet #12 Team Penske Dallara DW12
• 2012 Audi #1 Audi Sport Team Joest R18 e-tron quattro
• 2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta
• 2013 McLaren P1™
• 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
• 2012 Pagani Huayra
• 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
• 2013 Ford Focus ST
• 2011 McLaren MP4-12C
• 2010 Audi R8 5.2 Coupé FSI quattro
• 2012 Aston Martin Vanquish
• 2011 Audi RS 3 Sportback
• 2013 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500
• 2013 Viper GTS
• 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
• 1987 RUF CTR Yellowbird
• 1991 Mazda #55 787B
• 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor
• 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

Forza Motorsport 5 will launch alongside the Xbox One worldwide on November 22^nd.