Forza Motorsport Celebrates BMW Month: Players Can Win A Trip To Le Mans

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!