gamescom 2014: 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith and Five Additional New Cars Available for Free in Forza Motorsport 5
Forza fans, the latest content update for Forza Motorsport 5 has arrived and it is chock-full of awesome for car lovers. With this update, we’ve added six new cars to Forza Motorsport 5, all available at no extra charge to all players. The list of amazing rides is enough to drop the jaw of even the most jaded car lover. We’re incredibly pleased to welcome a first for the Forza series; in fact, a first for video games. Rolls-Royce’s Wraith is making its debut in Forza Motorsport 5, marking the first time Rolls-Royce has ever been featured in a racing game. Wraith is an amazing car – the most powerful Rolls-Royce has ever created – and will surely be a fan-favorite.
As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve got everything from the 2014 Renault Spark SRT_01E, the all-electric star of the upcoming inaugural Formula E series (and star of a new Forza Motorsport 5 Rivals mode contest, the details of which you can read about below), the long-awaited debut of the Top Gear’s latest “reasonably priced car,” two brand new Infiniti models, and the latest in the legendary Mustang series.
Here’s the full list of cars appearing in today’s content update:
2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith
Finally, a Rolls-Royce in Forza Motorsport! Wraith is making its debut in Forza Motorsport 5, the first time a Rolls-Royce has ever appeared in a racing game. And where better to showcase this legendary car-maker than in Forza Motorsport 5, where all of this magnificent car’s beauty and detail can be showcased to perfection? Wraith is the latest two-door coupe for those who prefer to drive, as opposed to “being driven”. And driving Wraith is an utterly unique experience. The car’s 624 BHP is delivered effortlessly courtesy of Satellite Aided Transmission, a groundbreaking new technology that allows Wraith to see beyond what the driver sees by utilizing GPS data to predict upcoming bends ensuring Wraith is always in the correct gear and therefore poised to deliver its abundant power.
Inside that cabin you will find only the finest quality of material and the Rolls-Royce trademark Starlight headliner, made up of 1340 fiber optic bulbs hand-woven into the roof liner. Rearward opening doors mark any arrival as something truly exclusive. Opulence aside, what Forza Motorsport 5 fans will appreciate is the freight train-like acceleration. Step inside Wraith, then just kick back and enjoy the ride.
2014 Renault Spark SRT_01E
Here it is, proof-positive that racing in all-electric vehicles is a formula for pure thrills. The Renault Spark SRT_01E, making its world debut here in Forza Motorsport 5, represents the first generation of the next generation of Formula E racing cars. The monocoque chassis is built by Dallara and meets FIA safety standards. The aerodynamics contribute to both downforce for cornering traction and reduced drag for overtaking. The 200-kilowatt batteries produce the equivalent of 270 brake horsepower. Grand Prix winner Jarno Trulli said that being in the cockpit “feels like driving a proper Formula One car.” What will it sound like though? Different? Yes. Astounding …read more