Embrace Your Passion for Italian Exotics in Forza Horizon 6

Continue your journey of automotive discovery in Horizon Japan with Italian Exotics, the latest content update now rolling out to all Forza Horizon 6 players.

With this update, the Italian Passion Car Pack will be available starting on Tuesday, July 14 at 3:00PM UTC! Once released, players who have the Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition will be able to begin driving the 4 new-to-Horizon cars that are included, and for everyone else, the Car Pack is also available for separate purchase on the Microsoft Store and Steam.

Over the next four weeks, the Festival Playlist is serving up 3 new-to-Horizon cars featuring the 2024 Lamborghini Temerario, 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder, and 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5. There's also an Italian Exotics takeover of the Aftermarket dealership at the Horizon Stadium where you can find Wheelspin-exclusive cars, additional EventLab props to use in your creations, a cozy Tank Latte Cup Collectible, and 4 new-to-Horizon cars entering the Car Pass garage.

To help you find the details that are most important to you, we've divided this blog into categories. Select any of the topics below to quickly jump to that section:

• Game Improvements and Release Notes
• Leaderboards Update
• Italian Passion Car Pack
• Italian Aftermarket Takeover
• New EventLab Props
• Festival Playlist
• Series History Reward
• Car Pass
• What’s Next

Before we take a closer look at the cars and content in Italian Exotics and the Italian Passion Car Pack, here's a preview of the fixes and improvements coming your way in this update.

Game Improvements and Release Notes

Forza Horizon 6's Italian Exotics update will be available for download starting on Monday, July 13 at 5:00PM UTC on XBOX Series X|S, the XBOX app on PC and Steam, ahead of the Italian Exotics Festival Playlist series starting on Thursday, July 16 at 2:30PM UTC.

Here are some of the top improvements in this update based on the feedback and reports you've been sharing with our teams on the Forza Feedback Portal:

• Improvements have been made to reduce excessive AI collisions on corner entries.
• Fixed an issue causing the LINK Clean Sweep Skill to not be counted.
• Removed Auction House price cap for cars not purchasable in the Autoshow.
• Fixes have been applied to numerous exploits, including XP and credit farming using Auto Drive while AFK, Skill Points farming from Estates, and making yourself un-challengeable in The Eliminator by disabling head-to-head races.

Check out the Forza Horizon 6 Italian Exotics release notes on our Forza Support site for a full overview of the fixes and other changes that are included with this release.

If you encounter any issues while playing Forza Horizon 6 that haven't been addressed in this update, be sure to submit a bug report on the Forza Feedback Portal and include as much detail as you can to help our teams investigate the problem.

Leaderboards Update

Our team is investigating Leaderboards in Forza Horizon 6 due to the presence of unrealistic entries. These have been achieved through the exploitation of glitches or obtained by using Drag Tires before the latest physics balance changes we’ve introduced on June 15.

Therefore, we’ve made the decision to proceed with a complete reset of the affected Leaderboards, which will be wiped as soon as these exploits get patched in the game.

With the release of Italian Exotics on July 13, we’ve reset all Rivals Leaderboards. The fixes included in this update patch glitches which could be exploited to pollute the Leaderboards with unrealistic times.

We understand this will be disappointing to players with legit lap times; however, we’ve chosen this approach so that way everyone has a clean sheet to play with going forward. Regardless of the Leaderboards deletion, any clean times posted to earn the associated Collection Journal items for the Rivals will not be lost and will remain unlocked.

Our team are also looking into resolving some glitches that can be used to pollute PR Stunts Leaderboards with unrealistic scores, and while we don’t have a timeline yet, we do expect to perform a complete wipe of those Leaderboards once the fixes have rolled out.

Italian Passion Car Pack

Embrace your passion for automotive perfection in 4 great new Italian cars in Forza Horizon 6 that are ideal for cruising, racing, or exploring.

The Italian Passion Car Pack introduces both modern and classic Italian cars to your garage featuring the 2025 Ferrari F80, 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 Spider, 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, and 1990 Alfa Romeo SE 048SP.

Once you download the Italian Exotics update and have purchased the Italian Passion Car Pack (included at no additional cost with the Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition or Premium Upgrade), all four cars will be automatically added to your in-game garage for free starting on Tuesday, July 14 at 3:00PM UTC.

2025 Ferrari F80

The 2025 Ferrari F80 was designed and named to commemorate Ferrari's 80th anniversary, and the Prancing Horse certainly pulled out all the stops to make F80 an automotive milestone. The entire braking system fitted on this car was co-developed with Brembo; the electric engine is the first one completely manufactured in-house, and its aerodynamics produce 1050 kg of downforce. With 1200 horses under its hood, this is the most powerful road-legal Ferrari ever made. Join Ferrari’s celebration with the 2025 Ferrari F80!

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm

Alfa Romeo’s racing spirit of the 60s returns to the roads with the 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm. The GTAm is an amped-up version of the already powerful Quadrifoglio. Ditching the rear seats for a roll cage and upgrading its V6 engine to produce 533 horsepower, the GTAm can reach 60 mph from zero in just 3.6 seconds. Sauber designed the new aero fitted on this car in their wind tunnel, and legendary Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen helped refine the final details. All of this in a road legal car you can drive every day.

1990 Alfa Romeo SE 048SP

Built to become a champion, the 1990 Alfa Romeo SE 048SP was Alfa Romeo’s attempt to conquer the Group C class. The SE 048SP was originally created as a replacement for the Lancia LC2 in competitive racing. During development, the SE 048SP was ultimately fitted with a Ferrari-sourced 3.5-liter V12 producing around 680 horsepower. Its carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and aerodynamic bodywork were designed for the demands of Group C racing while retaining Alfa Romeo's signature grille design.

1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 Spider

With only 10 units ever made, the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 Spider stands among the rarest and most desirable Ferraris ever built. The GTB4 Spider was made as a successor to the 250 California Spider by request of Ferrari’s North America importer. This is one of those cars that proves performance and elegance can go hand in hand, delivering the unforgettable experience that only a classic open-top Ferrari can provide.

Italian Aftermarket Takeover

Don't miss the Italian Exotics takeover of the Aftermarket dealership near the Horizon Stadium in the Shimanoyama region where you will find unmissable deals on a variety of Italian cars. It's the perfect place to expand your collection of Italian Exotics.

Plus, keep an eye out for some rare exotics with 6 cars typically exclusive to Wheelspins that can spawn as Aftermarket Cars at this limited-time Italian dealership:

• 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
• 2012 Ferrari 599XX Evolution
• 2019 Ferrari F8 Tributo
• 2012 Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
• 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
• 1999 Lamborghini Diablo GTR

New EventLab Props

With Italian Exotics, the number of props you can use for building in EventLab, Customizable Garages and The Estate has expanded with 52 new additions. You'll also find new props featuring Horizon Decades branding, as seen at the Car Meet at the Hokubu Time Attack Circuit from the previous series. Here's the full list of new props:

• 2 new Festival props: Cherrypicker 1, Start Gantry

• 2 new Gameplay props: Mech Mascot, Tank Mascot

• 4 new Industrial props: Scaffolding (2 variants), Shipping Container (1 long, 1 short)

• 4 new Lighting props: City Lanterns, Rural Light, Lantern (2 new variants)

• 18 new Rural props: Frog Statue, Empty Plant Pot (3 new variants), Plant Box (2 new variants), Plant Pot (12 variants)

• 5 new props in Signs & Flags: Billboard, Dango Sign, Vertical Shop Sign (3 variants)

• 13 new Urban props: Air Conditioner, Bench, City Bin, City Metal Chair, City Metal Table, Coin Locker, Gacha Machine, Highrise Bin, Parking Meter City, Station Ceiling, Station Pillar, Traffic Bollard, Vending Machine

• 4 new props in Wall & Fences: Bamboo Fence 1, Construction Fence, Shirakawa Fence, Shirakawa Fence Post

In addition to those, we've expanded the number of color variants for existing props that received a fresh coat of paint in Forza Horizon 6.

Festival Playlist

Italian Exotics features 10 Series Reward cars to collect – three of which are new-to-Horizon, in addition to a shiny new Badge to add to your profile obtained by simply playing Forza Horizon 6 anytime throughout the series.

Keep your eyes peeled around Japan as the Tank Latte Cup Collectible is ready to be found and smashed in the Ito region as part of the second week of this series.

Now, let's have a tour of the Reward Cars that await your garage over the coming weeks!

2024 Lamborghini Temerario

The 2024 Lamborghini Temerario takes the place of the Huracán, celebrating the return of the V8 engine to a Raging Bull with a new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine that puts out 789 hp. Embracing the new era, this pluggable hybrid includes 3 e-motors that bring the car’s total power to 907 horses. Its bold new exterior aero design maximizes airflow to enhance stability, braking, and cooling. Bring a new era of performance to Horizon Japan with the 2024 Lamborghini Temerario.

2022 Ferrari 296 GTB

A Ferrari built to rediscover and reimagine the fun of everyday driving in a supercar, the 2022 Ferrari 296 GTB is a plug-in hybrid from the Prancing Horse that wants to reignite your passion for cars. What makes this car such a thrill to drive is its unique powertrain that combines a 120-degree V6 engine with an electric motor to produce 819 bhp. The rear-wheel drive, responsiveness, grip, and explosive power make the 296 a joy to cruise and race in.

1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5

Italian design with an American heart, the 1984 De Tomaso Pantera GT5 is a revamp of one of De Tomaso’s most successful creations. The upgrades on the GT5 start in the exterior. The GT5 included a more aggressive body kit with sharper angles and a unique front bumper that makes it stand out even in an era of exotic design. This car is propelled by pure American muscle: a 5.8-liter Ford engine that produces 310 bhp and 330 lb-ft of torque.

2004 Maserati MC12

The original purpose behind the 2004 Maserati MC12 might have been homologation, but with those looks, speed, and championship wins, its secondary use is to drop jaws. The 6.0-liter V12 engine that powers this car produces 624 horsepower, providing the car with a top speed of 217 mph. This makes the MC12 one of the fastest Maseratis ever made. The car went through multiple tunnel tests that resulted in its iconic carbon fiber body. The MC12 can rip through a quarter-mile race in just 11 seconds and can reach 60 mph in around 3.7 seconds. Experience hypercars at their finest with the 2004 Maserati MC12!

2017 Abarth 124 Spider

A car that begs to go out for a drive on a sunny day, the 2017 Abarth 124 Spider is an Italian convertible that can trace its roots all the way to Japan. The 124 is a rework of the Miata with a new 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that produces 165 bhp. That power is fed to the rear wheels through Mazda’s six-speed transmission. Handling is where this car shows its best side; its reworked body and new suspension make the car stiff around corners. Enjoy this blend of Italian style and Japanese engineering in Forza Horizon 6!

2020 Lamborghini Huracán EVO

If the Lambo Huracán wasn’t brutal enough for you, the Raging Bull kicked up their entry level car to create the 2020 Lamborghini Huracán EVO. The upgrades start in the exterior with an even more aggressive design that calls back to other Lambos such as the Countach and the Murciélago. A new spoiler and bumper were also added to improve downforce. Put your foot all the way down and this car’s mighty V10 engine will take you from 0-60 mph in just 2.9 seconds. Four-wheel steering and four-wheel drive make launching from a standstill and controlling corners an easy task. Make way for another mighty bull with the 2020 Lamborghini Huracán EVO!

1982 Lancia 037 Stradale

The 1982 Lancia 037 Stradale is the road-legal version of the legendary rally racer bred for homologation. The 037 shows its rally pedigree in its light weight and handling-focused construction. This car is equipped with a 2.0-liter supercharged engine built by Abarth that can output 202.5 bhp. Its Kevlar and fiberglass body made it agile in corners, and the distinctive wing in the back gives the car its unmistakable looks. This car cemented itself in history by being the last rear-wheel drive vehicle to win the World Rally Championship. Have a taste of racing history with the 037 Stradale.

2020 Ferrari Roma

You can arrive at a Car Meet in the 2020 Ferrari Roma, looking for a race or to make other drivers gaze at one of the prettiest Ferraris ever made. The stylish looks of the Roma draw inspiration from previous icons of the Prancing Horse resulting in an award-winning design filled with soft curves. On the performance side, inside of this Ferrari’s hood you can find a technologically enhanced 3.9-liter V8 engine that makes 612 horsepower and promises zero turbo lag. In short, the 2020 Ferrari Roma is a car you can enjoy behind the wheel and outside of it.

2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder

The 2022 Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder is all speed, no roof. This version of the Huracán brings 630 bhp to the tip of your fingers with its 5.2-liter V10 engine. The all-wheel drive system included in the Spyder also makes it a joy to drive through bendy roads. You better not be attached to your hairstyle when you arrive at the track in this one!

2022 Pagani Huayra R

As exotic and extreme as they come, the 2022 Pagani Huayra R is your next time-shattering, track-only vehicle of choice. The Huayra R is powered by a mighty 6.0-liter V12 engine that delivers 838 bhp to the rear wheels. This Italian exotic is no easy beast to tame as its engine produces 553 lb-ft of torque on a car that weighs just 2,314 lbs. From its new side air intakes, roof scoop, flat underbody, and unmissable wing, every tiny bit of the Huayra R is there to improve performance. There is no aspect in which the Huayra is lackluster; both its raw power and impressive control make it the perfect tool to clear any track!

Series History Reward

With Forza Horizon 6, the Festival Playlist introduces Series History Rewards. These will include exclusive cars that are unlocked based on the lifetime Playlist Points that you have obtained from playing the game.

The first of these Series History Rewards is the 1972 Mazda Cosmo 110S Series II, which you can earn by accumulating 500 PTS across your entire lifetime Festival Playlist completion.

Players who have already accumulated enough Playlist Points throughout Series 1 and Series 2 will have their first opportunity to unlock the 1972 Mazda Cosmo 110S Series II during the Italian Exotics series. You'll also unlock an achievement to recognize your efforts.

Car Pass

Forza Horizon 6’s Car Pass delivers 30 new cars that, one by one, will be delivered to your garage each week. Car Pass is the ultimate way to upgrade your collection with some of the freshest cars making their debut at the Horizon Festival.

If you're new to Car Pass, check out the Forza Horizon 6 car list to see all the vehicles that have been released into Car Pass so far. This is also a great resource to track every car that is currently in the game, and it also includes notes on how they can be obtained.

As a new car is made available with the Car Pass each Thursday, it will automatically be added to your garage at no additional in-game cost, allowing you to save those credits.

Here are the cars you can look forward to driving in Horizon Japan over the next four weeks:

2003 Aston Martin DB7 GT

A revisited, powered-up version of the DB7 made 190 drivers incredibly happy when the 2003 Aston Martin DB7 GT hit the market. The British brand remade the exterior adding a new hood and upgraded rear wing to improve the car’s stability. The already powerful Cosworth-built V12 engine was tuned to produce 435 bhp and 410 lb-ft of torque. Inside, the DB7 GT offers luxury and sporty looks, featuring racing seats with suede finishes and reworked instrumentation.

1972 Nissan Patrol

Unstoppable, versatile, and convertible, the 1972 Nissan Patrol is a vehicle that has done almost everything! This three-door vehicle is so resistant and capable that it has seen use as police transportation and a firetruck!

2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium

Previously known only as a symbol of efficiency and hybrid mobility, the Prius takes a bold step into performance territory with the 2024 Toyota Prius Prime XSE Premium. The Prius Prime’s new exterior design gives the car a hot-hatch appeal as does its power. This car’s combined electric and gas engines deliver 220 bhp to your feet which you can take on any road thanks to its amazing maneuverability!

1972 Honda Z GT

We don't need to remind you about the joys of driving a tiny car; the 1972 Honda Z GT can do it for us. The Z GT brandishes the hardtop, sportier exterior design that makes it look like a miniature grand tourer. Its .3-liter engine can surprise anyone when it roars, and we are sure your heart will skip a beat when you look at it going!

What's Next

Our next update, Horizon Mascot Party, will appreciate those adorable and iconic mascots found across Japan! Look forward to new cars and events, a themed Evolving World Time Attack Circuit, and more.

Japan Awaits!

The Horizon Festival is better when you’re driving alongside your friends! If you’re looking for new players to Convoy up with to tackle these Festival Playlist events and challenges, then be sure to join our Forza Discord server. You can also follow @ForzaHorizon social channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) to get all the latest updates from the Horizon Festival.

If you’re planning your trip to Discover Japan on PlayStation 5, stay tuned! Forza Horizon 6 will be releasing on PS5 later this year, and you can add the game to your Wishlist on the PlayStation Store to be notified of availability.

Remember you can share your ideas for new gameplay, cars and features that could be added, changed or improved in Forza Horizon 6 on the Forza Feedback Portal. It's the best place to send your thoughts directly to our game developers, and you can upvote topics that have already been created by other players to show your support.

Take in the breathtaking sights of Japan while behind the wheel of legendary Italian Exotics and don't forget to stop by the stadium to discover your next favorite car at the rebranded dealership. We’ll see you at the Horizon Festival.