Fancy earning yourself a visit to the 24 hours of Le Mans? Well you can with an event ran in conjunction between BMW and Turn 10 Studios with the M Hybrid V8 in Forza Motorsport.
2025 kicks off for
Forza Motorsport players with a month celebrating a certain Bavarian luxury marque as part of update 16, and part of it is your own chance to attend this year's running of the Le Mans 24 Hours. Players simply need to
register here to unlock BMW's current top-flight endurance prototype, and complete 15 laps of the Daytona Road Course with it.
Additionally as part of BMW Month, there are a whole range of cars from the brand's history via four unique sets of races: Early M, BMW Motorsport GT, Modern M, and BMW Motorsport Endurance.
Forza Motorsport Update 16: New BMW Cars
Along with the M Hybrid V8 hypercar, players can also drive the 1986 BMW M635 CSi via the Early M series, the beloved and
BIG M8 GTE from the BMW Motorsport GT series, either the 2019 Z4 or 2014 M4 in Modern M and finally, the V12 LMR prototype that won Le Mans in 1999 via BMW Motorsport Endurance.
For completing all four series before February 26, players will receive the M4 GT3 in the colours of IMSA racing outfit Turner Motorsports. It will also be obtainable from completing ten races in the BMW Challenge Series in Featured Multiplayer.
The most recent version of the M4 GT3 can be picked up during BMW Month. Image: Turn 10 Studios
The M Hybrid V8 and also the Formula Drift #91 BMW M2 will be obtainable via the Challenge Hub, and many other BMW cars can be found in the showroom: the 2010 M6 Coupe, the 2008 M3 and both the 2009 and 2003 versions of the M5.
Additionally, competing in six series featuring three races each in the Open Class Tour before 12 February results in a 1976 BMW 3.0 CSL being added to your garage. Either that or by competing in ten races across any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Going back to the four cars you drive to earn the M4 GT3, you can also pick them up too across the next few weeks. Via the Spotlight cars section in the showroom, here are all the cars available and when throughout the time period.
- BMW M635CSi - 9 Jan. (12am UTC) - 16 Jan. (12am UTC)
- BMW M8 GTE - 16 Jan. (12am UTC) - 23 Jan. (12am UTC)
- BMW M4 Coupe - 23 Jan. (12am UTC) - 30 Jan. (12am UTC)
- BMW V12 LMR - 30 Jan. (12am UTC) - 6 Feb. (12am UTC)
- BMW M3 (2008) - 6 Feb. (12am UTC) - 13 Feb. (12am UTC)
There are additional cars available for
Forza VIP members, including the 1979 M1 ProCar. All of this and so much more will be more than enough to keep the
Forza Motorsport players who are BMW fans amongst us busy for the next few weeks. You can find the full release notes below.
Forza Motorsport Update 16 Release Notes
Version Number:
- Xbox Series X|S: 1.736.7361.0
- PC (Microsoft Store): 1.736.7361.0
- Steam: 1.736.7361.0
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)
- Early M (Starts Jan. 8 4pm PT | Jan. 9 12am UTC)
- Silverstone – International Circuit
- Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Hockenheim – National Circuit
- Mugello – Club Circuit
- BMW Motorsport GT (Starts Jan. 15 4pm PT | Jan. 16 12am UTC)
- Watkins Glen – Full Circuit
- Daytona – Sports Car Course
- Road Atlanta – Full Circuit
- Le Mans – Full Circuit
- Modern M (Starts Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
- Catalunya – Grand Prix Circuit
- Brands Hatch – Grand Prix Circuit
- Suzuka – Full Circuit
- Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit
- BMW Motorsport Endurance (Starts Jan. 29 4pm PT | Jan. 30 12am UTC)
- Sebring – Full Circuit
- Le Mans – Full Circuit
- Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit
- Laguna Seca – Full Circuit
- Reward Showcase (Complete all BMW Tour series)
- Kyalami – Grand Prix Circuit
- 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.
| Spotlight Car | Discount Starts | Discount Ends |
| 1986 BMW M635CSi | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC |
| 2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE | Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC | Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC |
| 2014 BMW M4 Coupe | Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC | Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC |
| 1999 BMW #16 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR | Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC | Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC |
| 2008 BMW M3 | Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC | Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC |
VIP Discount Cars
| VIP Car | Discount Starts | Discount Ends |
| 1979 BMW #6 BMW Motorsport M1 Procar | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC |
| 1988 BMW M5 | Jan. 8 4pm PT / Jan. 9 12am UTC | Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC |
| 2017 BMW #24 BMW Team RLL M6 GTLM | Jan. 15 4pm PT / Jan. 16 12am UTC | Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC |
| 2019 BMW Z4 Roadster | Jan. 22 4pm PT / Jan. 23 12am UTC | Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC |
| 1999 BMW #15 BMW Motorsport V12 LMR | Jan. 29 4pm PT / Jan. 30 12am UTC | Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC |
| 2010 BMW M6 Coupe | Feb. 5 4pm PT / Feb. 6 12am UTC | Feb. 12 4pm PT / Feb. 13 12am UTC |
New Featured Multiplayer Series
- Lexus RCF Spec Series (Jan. 15 4pm PT | Jan. 16 12am UTC – Jan. 22 4pm PT | Jan. 23 12am UTC)
- 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 Series
- 6% decrease in front & rear downforce
- Ballast increased from L0 (0%) to L1 (2.5%)
|
| 1976 BMW #1 BMW 3.0 CSL | GTX Sportscar Series |
- Added to & tuned within GTX Sportscar Series
- Tires 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 increase
- 16% front downforce increase
- 15% rear downforce decrease
|
| 2023 Cadillac #2 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R | Forza Proto-H Series |
- 5% weight increase
- 16% front downforce increase
- 15% rear downforce decrease
|
| 2023 Cadillac #31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac Racing V-Series.R | Forza Proto-H Series |
- 5% weight increase
- 16% front downforce increase
- 15% 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 torque
- 15% increase in drag
- Ballast 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 drag
- Ballast 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 OR
Complete 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 | 25,000 Credits |
Which BMW car are you most interested in driving in the Forza Motorsport BMW Month event? Let us know in the comments below and join the discussion in our Forza Motorsport forum!
