New-to-Motorsport Porsche cars are entering the Showroom as Spotlight cars, while others are available as reward cars in the Challenge Hub.
Complete the Porsche Tour to earn the new-to-Motorsport 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans, and the Open Class Tour to get the new-to-Motorsport 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S. Over in the Showroom, acquire the 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 and 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R – the latter of which is also obtainable for free from the Challenge Hub.
Spotlight cars over the next four weeks include the 1971 Porsche #23 917/20, 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961, 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4, and 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78.
In addition, you can also gear up for the racing events ahead and ensure you look the part on the track with the new unlockable Earth Day and Rewind Driver Suits in the Challenge Hub.
Meanwhile, whether you prefer GT racecars, prototype hypercars, touring cars or classic open-wheel racers, new permanent Spec Division Rivals await your fastest leaderboard lap times!
Game Improvements and Release Notes
Forza Motorsport Update 19 rolls out for download starting Monday, April 7 on Xbox Series X|S and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam. Spotlight cars and new in-game events will begin on Wednesday, April 9 starting at 5:00 PM PT (12:00 AM UTC on Thursday, April 10).
Below is an overview of the changes and improvements included with Update 19:
- Car audio for the 2016 Ford Shelby GT-350R, 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupé, and 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG has been updated based on community feedback.
- Updated default track rubbering-in behavior in both Career and Featured Multiplayer: [list]
- Practice will now always start at 20% rubbered in (previously 33%)
- Races will now always start at 75% rubbered in (previously 66%)
- 2018 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán Super Trofeo Evo
- 2015 Lamborghini #63 Squadra Corse Huracán LP620-2 Super Trofeo
- 2017 Ferrari #25 Corse Clienti 488 Challenge
For a full list of fixes, improvements and other changes in Forza Motorsport Update 19 – including a detailed overview of the tuning changes made to each car in the Forza GT2 and Forza GT3 Series – check out the release notes.
Experience Porsche in the Featured Tour
The Porsche Tour invites you on a journey to discover how the German manufacturer’s commitment to innovation and excellence has led to an impressive trophy cabinet of motorsport victories that span multiple decades.
Get behind the wheel of the latest Porsches in the Showroom and compete in both Porsche production cars and racecars in Porsche Motorsport Icons, Porsche Endurance, Mid-Engine Porsche, and Rear-Engine Porsche.
Porsche Motorsport Icons
The early 1970s proved to be an exciting time for Porsche. Its cars filled out the racing divisions of competitions across the world. In 1971, the 1971 Porsche #23 917/20, with its rose-colored livery and unique looks, helped establish itself as an icon in the motorsport world. Infamously referred to as the “Pink Pig,” the 917/20, while never crossing the checkered flag, certainly cemented its place in the history books. It lives in its unique livery at Porsche’s Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen museum, but now you can experience the 917’s both icon establishing and ill-fated run at “the big race” in your attempt to finish what it originally set out to do.
Porsche Endurance
In the late 1980s, Porsche continued its legacy in endurance racing with the 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961. Unfortunately, during the 1987 big race, driver Kees Nierop got into an accident in the eighteenth hour which set the car on fire. It never had the opportunity to race again, due to both the fire and lack of similar class competitors following the event. Experience an alternate history for the 961 as it races against other race cars of the era.
Mid-Engine Porsche
Although the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 runs on a 911 Engine, it’s a third-generation mid-engine Porsche that gave an alternative to the base 911 of that era. With its front suspension lifted directly from a Porsche GT3 along with its higher tuned horsepower, it provides a hefty base for the Cayman platform. Not many of these were made, so hop into this car and give it a spin against competitors of the mid-2010s.
Rear-Engine Porsche
Considered the ultimate expression for the 911 factory racecar of the 1970s, the 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78 is a unique car in Porsche Motorsport history and was well known for its new at the time rear end design. Housing not only an engine, but radiators that cooled the cylinder heads mounted ahead of the rear wheels, and an adjustable wing that was set above the engine. While it raced only a few times on the track, the 935/78 made its mark in the 1978 Silverstone six-hour race where it outperformed its competitors by a wide margin to secure its drivers a first-place result.
Porsche Tour Reward
Complete all four series in the Porsche Tour in Career before May 21, 2025, to unlock the new-to-Motorsport 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans from the Challenge Hub. This car is also obtainable by completing 10 races in the Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer.
In the 1980s, the reliability of the 924 GTP made it a popular contender at The Big Race, so it's only fitting that the Reward Showcase for the Porsche Tour will see you reliving those battles at the Old Mulsanne Circuit.
Upgrade Your Porsches in the Open Tour
Once you have experienced the legacy of Porsche Motorsport, check out the Open Class Tour to continue the journey of your favorite Porsches. Available under the Featured tab in Career mode.
Open Class Tour is where you can experiment with different upgrades and showcase your favorite tuned cars. Each update to Forza Motorsport refreshes the Open Class Tour with new events and a different reward car. Cars you’ve already upgraded in a different Builders Cup series can be further levelled up in the Open Class Tour.
The Open Class Tour features six series, each with three races, that range from D Class to R Class. Upgrade your cars through each event and use them to complete all six series in the Open Class Tour before May 7, 2025, and you will receive the 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S.
You can also unlock this new-to-Motorsport car by completing 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer.
Spotlight Cars and VIP Discounts
Spotlight cars are featured in the Showroom every week. These cars correspond to the available in-game events and can be acquired with a temporary 30% discount using in-game credits.
Porsche Month introduces four Spotlight cars to the Showroom, one per week. These Spotlight cars can be used in the Porsche Tour and Spotlight Rivals, the Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer, as well as to complete Challenge Hub objectives.
| Spotlight Car | Discount Starts | Discount Ends | [/tr]
|---|---|---|
| 1971 Porsche #23 917/20 | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | Apr. 16 5pm PT / Apr. 17 12am UTC | [/tr]
| 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961 | Apr. 16 5pm PT / Apr. 17 12am UTC | Apr. 23 5pm PT / Apr. 24 12am UTC | [/tr]
| 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 | Apr. 23 5pm PT / Apr. 24 12am UTC | Apr. 30 5pm PT / May 1 12am UTC | [/tr]
| 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78 | Apr. 30 5pm PT / May 1 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
Forza Motorsport VIP Members benefit from a 15% four-week discount in the Showroom on the 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78. In addition, VIPs receive an exclusive 15% discount on a Porsche every week in the Showroom throughout Porsche Month.
Here’s a look at the track worthy cars that will be going on sale for VIP Members over the next few weeks:
| VIP Car | Discount Starts | Discount Ends | [/tr]
|---|---|---|
| 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
| 1970 Porsche #3 917 LH | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | Apr. 16 5pm PT / Apr. 17 12am UTC | [/tr]
| 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster | Apr. 16 5pm PT / Apr. 17 12am UTC | Apr. 23 5pm PT / Apr. 24 12am UTC | [/tr]
| 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS | Apr. 23 5pm PT / Apr. 24 12am UTC | Apr. 30 5pm PT / May 1 12am UTC | [/tr]
| 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder | Apr. 30 5pm PT / May 1 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
Exclusive VIP discounts and VIP Rivals events require VIP Membership, available in the Premium Edition or Premium Add-Ons Bundle, sold separately.
Compete in the Porsche Motorsport Series
With over a dozen Le Mans wins and icons like the 911 and 917, Porsche's impact on motorsport is significant. Buckle in for a limited-time event featuring legendary historic and modern Porsches! Join the multi-class Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer, available in Forza Motorsport all throughout Porsche Month.
Showcasing the future of electric racing, the 2021 Porsche Mission R combines state-of-the-art technology and sustainable materials to create a machine that pushes the boundaries of innovation and design. Push it to the limit in the Porsche Mission R Spec Series, open for competition during the first week of Porsche Month.
Other Featured Multiplayer Series available during Porsche Month include the Community Choice Series, MX-5 Cup Spec Series, BMW Challenge Series, Ginetta Juniors Spec Series, Lexus RC F Spec Series, and more. These are in addition to evergreen favorites such as the Endurance Series, NASCAR Series, and Multi-Class Series.
Here’s a closer look at the Featured Multiplayer calendar of upcoming events for Porsche Month:
| Featured Series | Spec Series | Open Series | Starts | Ends | [/tr]
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche Motorsport Series + Porsche Mission R Spec Series + Vintage Le Mans Prototype Series | Endurance Series + NASCAR 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 | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | Apr. 16 5pm PT / Apr. 17 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Porsche Motorsport Series + Community Choice Series + MX-5 Cup Spec Series | Endurance Series + NASCAR 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 | Apr. 16 5pm PT / Apr. 17 12am UTC | Apr. 23 5pm PT / Apr. 24 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Porsche Motorsport Series + BMW Challenge Series + Ginetta Juniors Spec Series | Endurance Series + NASCAR 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 | Apr. 23 5pm PT / Apr. 24 12am UTC | Apr. 30 5pm PT / May 1 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Porsche Motorsport Series + GTX Sportscar Series + Lexus RC F Spec Series | Endurance Series + NASCAR 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 | Apr. 30 5pm PT / May 1 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
Race Your Porsche to the Limit in Rivals
New Featured Rivals events are also available for Porsche Month.
Peak Performance with Porsche! Jump into the new-to-Motorsport 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R and set your fastest lap on the Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit. Complete 15 laps to add the car to your garage for free! Track your progress in the Challenge Hub.
There’s also a Porsche Drift Rivals. While known for iconic mid-engine and rear-engine models, if you take a look back a few decades, you’ll find some front-engine cars perfect for drifting. Upgrade, tune, then drift your favorite front-engine Porsche around Hockenheim – Short Circuit and see if you can get the top score!
Continue sliding sideways in Open Class Drift events for A Class, B Class, and C Class cars. Pick your favorite drift car or build your very own and bring it to dominate the drift leaderboard!
Chase the White Whale in VIP Rivals! An icon of factory racecars, the 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 was nicknamed “Moby Dick” during prototyping, and proved to be just as ferocious as its namesake. Take it for a spin around Silverstone and join the hunt for the top lap time!
You can check out the full lineup of Porsche Month Rivals events below:
| Rivals Event | Car | Track | Starts | End | [/tr]
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Performance with Porsche | 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R | Nürburgring – Grand Prix Circuit | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
| VIP Rivals: Chase the White Whale | 1978 Porsche #43 Porsche Racing 935/78 | Silverstone – Full Circuit | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Porsche Front-Engine Drift | Any Front Engine Porsche, 968, 944, 928 or 924 | Hockenheim – Short Circuit | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Open Class Drift – A Class | Any A Class car | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Short Circuit | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Open Class Drift – B Class | Any B Class car | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya – Full Circuit | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Open Class Drift – C Class | Any C Class car | Grand Oak – National Reverse Circuit | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Spotlight – Porsche 917/20 | 1971 Porsche #23 917/20 | Le Mans – Old Mulsanne Circuit | Apr. 9 5pm PT / Apr. 10 12am UTC | Apr. 16 5pm PT / Apr. 17 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Spotlight – #203 Porsche 961 | 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961 | Daytona International Speedway | Apr. 16 5pm PT / Apr. 17 12am UTC | Apr. 23 5pm PT / Apr. 24 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Spotlight – Porsche Cayman | 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 | Laguna Seca | Apr. 23 5pm PT / Apr. 24 12am UTC | Apr. 30 5pm PT / May 1 12am UTC | [/tr]
| Spotlight – Porsche 935/78 | 1978 Porsche #78 MOMO 935/78 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Apr. 30 5pm PT / May 1 12am UTC | May 7 5pm PT / May 8 12am UTC | [/tr]
Set Your Fastest Laps in Spec Division Rivals
With Forza Motorsport Update 19, we are also introducing Spec Division Rivals. Compete for the top of the leaderboard in your favorite car from select divisions while utilizing the same Spec Series (BoP) tune from Featured Multiplayer in this new permanent category of Rivals events!
Spec Division Rivals events will be a great place to set lap times in a wide variety of competitively balanced cars, as well as practice for Featured Multiplayer events, and find tunes – even if that particular series isn’t currently active – on a track that is well-suited for each division of cars.
Pick your favorite car in each class and set your fastest lap times across the following groups:
Early Factory Racecar | Early LMP | Formula 60s | Formula 70s | Formula Mazda | Forza AUS | Forza GT2 | Forza GT3 | Forza GT4 | Forza P1 | Forza P2 | Forza Proto-H | Forza Touring Cars | Grand Prix Rivals | GTP/C | GTX Sportscars | Modern Factory Racecars | NASCAR | Prototype Group Racing | The Birth of Grand Prix | Vintage Le Mans Prototypes | Vintage Le Mans Sportscars
Spec Division Rivals event leaderboards may occasionally be wiped if significant changes are made to the underlying Spec Series (BoP) tune resulting in lap times that are no longer achievable. This should typically only occur in cases where we are further improving the balance between the cars.
Get Your Rewards in the Challenge Hub
Porsche Month introduces new rewards in the Challenge Hub. Prove your skills in iconic cars across refreshed Featured Challenges and Weekly Challenges.
Challenge Hub objectives are spread across Career, Featured Multiplayer and Rivals. By playing these game modes, you can earn credit rewards, cars and race suits, including the new Earth Day and Rewind suits.
Car rewards in the Challenge Hub for Porsche Month include the new-to-Motorsport 1981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans and 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S, both unlockable by completing the Porsche Tour and Open Class Tour, respectively. In addition, the 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R is also obtainable in the Peak Performance with Porsche Featured Rivals.
Here’s a breakdown of the Challenge Hub objectives and rewards for Porsche Month:
Featured Challenges
Apr. 9 5:00 PM PT – May 7 5:00 PM PT | Apr. 10 12:00 AM UTC – May 8 12:00 AM UTC
| Title | Description | Reward | [/tr]
|---|---|---|
| Porsche Challenge | Complete all series in the Porsche Tour in Career OR Complete 10 races in the Porsche Motorsport Series in Featured Multiplayer | 981 Porsche #1 Porsche System Engineering 924 GTP Le Mans | [/tr]
| Open Class Challenge | Complete all series in the Open Class Tour OR Complete 10 races in any Open Series in Featured Multiplayer | 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S | [/tr]
| Porsche 911 GT3 R Challenge | Complete 15 Laps in the ‘Porsche 911 GT3 R Challenge’ Featured Rivals Event | 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 R | [/tr]
| Around the World | Complete a race on a track in Europe, Asia, and North America | Earth Day Suit | [/tr]
| Time Machine | Complete 5 races in any car from the 20th century | Rewind Suit | [/tr]
Weekly Challenges
Week 1: Apr. 9 5:00 PM PT – Apr. 16 5:00 PM PT | Apr. 10 12:00 AM UTC – Apr. 17 12:00 AM UTC
| Title | Description | Reward | [/tr]
|---|---|---|
| Spotlight Challenge | Complete 10 laps in the ‘Spotlight – Porsche 917/20’ Rivals Event | 25,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Skills Challenge | Complete 5 clean laps on Hockenheim – Full Circuit | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Safety Challenge | Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer | 25,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Rivals Challenge | Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Peak Performance with Porsche’ Rivals Event | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Track Challenge | Get a Segment Score of 8 or Higher on Nürburgring – GP Circuit | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
Week 2: Apr. 16 5:00 PM PT – Apr. 23 5:00 PM PT | Apr. 17 12:00 AM UTC – Apr. 24 12:00 AM UTC
| Title | Description | Reward | [/tr]
|---|---|---|
| Spotlight Challenge | Get on the podium in the 1987 Porsche #203 Porsche AG 961 in a race with at least 10 opponents | 25,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Skills Challenge | Complete 3 clean laps in Qualifying in Featured Multiplayer | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Safety Challenge | Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer | 25,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Rivals Challenge | Complete 10 clean laps in any Rivals Event | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Track Challenge | Get on the Podium on any Hockenheim layout | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
Week 3: Apr. 23 5:00 PM PT – Apr. 30 5:00 PM PT | Apr. 24 12:00 AM UTC – May 1 12:00 AM UTC
| Title | Description | Reward | [/tr]
|---|---|---|
| Spotlight Challenge | Reach Car Level 5 or higher in the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 | 25,000 Credits | [/tr]
| 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 | [/tr]
| Weekly Safety Challenge | Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer | 25,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Rivals Challenge | Beat a rival in the 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Track Challenge | Complete 10 laps on any Road Atlanta layout | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
Week 4: Apr. 30 5:00 PM PT – May 7 5:00 PM PT | May 1 12:00 AM UTC – May 8 12:00 AM UTC
| Title | Description | Reward | [/tr]
|---|---|---|
| Spotlight Challenge | Beat 5 Rivals in the ‘Spotlight –Porsche 935/78' Rivals event | 25,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Skills Challenge | Qualify in Pole Position in any Featured Multiplayer race | 25,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Safety Challenge | Complete 5 races without receiving a penalty in Featured Multiplayer | 25,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Rivals Challenge | Get a Drift Score of 10,000 in any Drift Rivals event | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
| Weekly Track Challenge | Get a Segment Score of 8 or higher on ‘Brooklands –Luffield’ at Silverstone – Grand Prix Circuit | 10,000 Credits | [/tr]
Discover Your Next Favorite Porsche
That’s Porsche Month in Forza Motorsport! Enjoy all the new-to-Motorsport Porsche cars and special events themed around the world-famous German manufacturer coming to the game over the next four weeks. As we told you a few weeks ago, our 20th anniversary update is coming in May featuring the return of a track considered legendary in the Forza community: Fujimi Kaido! It will arrive alongside new-to-Motorsport cars, driver suits and special in-game events themed around the history of Forza Motorsport games.
You do not want to miss out on all the details for our upcoming 20th anniversary, so be sure to sign up for the Forza Newsletter where you can stay informed about the latest Forza updates. Join the Forza Insiders Program for an exclusive opportunity to playtest future Forza Motorsport content before it gets released for everyone. Meet and chat with likeminded players in our Forza Discord server, and follow @ForzaMotorsport channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the 20th anniversary and the return of Fujimi Kaido with us.
Should you encounter any bugs while playing Forza Motorsport, those can be reported to us on the Troubleshooting Hub, and if you have ideas for future content updates, we would love to hear from you on our Suggestions Hub, where you can also upvote existing topics shared by the community.
As we countdown the weeks to our 20th anniversary update, we hope you have fun racing all the new Porsche cars in Forza Motorsport!
