Celebrate British Automotive in Forza Horizon 6

Keep your seatbelts fastened, turn off traction control and get ready for lots of oversteer and tire smoke in Drift Attack, the permanent new feature available today with Forza Horizon 6’s latest update: British Automotive.

In addition to Drift Attack, the British Automotive update celebrates the legends of British engineering with the British Automotive Takeover by the Horizon Stadium and 3 new-to-Horizon cars to obtain from the Festival Playlist featuring the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed, 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior and 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR.

Drift Attack also gives you the opportunity to unlock a special, brand-new Forza Edition car that is purpose-built to go sideways: the 1990 Jaguar XJ-S Forza Edition. In addition, a stock version of this vehicle has been permanently added to the Autoshow.

What’s more, there are 4 new-to-Horizon cars for players who have purchased the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass – including the 2025 McLaren W1 with advanced painting options for individual parts of the car, as well as fresh clothing to unlock, a new Player Badge to earn, and the adorable Drift Tire Mascot Collectible to smash in the Shimanoyama region.

It’s all happening in Japan for the British Automotive series. Let’s jump into the details!

Game Improvements and Release Notes

Forza Horizon 6's latest series update will be available for download starting on Monday, September 7 at 5:00PM UTC on Steam, ahead of the British Automotive Festival Playlist starting on Thursday, September 10 at 2:30PM UTC.

Here's a preview of the fixes and improvements coming your way in this update based on the feedback and reports you've been sharing with our teams on the Forza Feedback Portal:

• Fixed an issue where cars would sometimes have misplaced wheels.

• Added the option to set audio language separate to subtitle language.

• Fixed an issue where other players' character models were not appearing in their cars at lower graphical settings on PC.

• Based on performance telemetry, we have made a change to improve car rendering quality for players using the High preset on PC.

Check out the Forza Horizon 6 British Automotive release notes on our Forza Support site for a full overview of the…

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.

New Permanent Feature: Drift Attack

Drift Attack combines the freedom and accessibility of Drift Zones with the intensity and competitiveness of Horizon Drift. It’s like Time Attack for drifters, accessed directly from the open world with no loading and no friction.

You can play Drift Attack by driving to its unique map icon at the Shimanoyama Circuit, which has been transformed into a permanent Drift Attack circuit, and just like in Time Attack, you can initiate a Drift Attack by driving through the gantry.

This is where you drifting skills are put to the test! Whether you’re sliding sideways by yourself, with a Convoy or alongside other players who you’ve met in the Shared World, your objective is to score the highest number of drift points within a single lap. However, there is no limit to how many laps you can run, so keep going until you’ve made it to the top of the leaderboard!

Points are earned by drifting along the track in the same way they are in Horizon Drift and at Drift Zones. However, one key difference here is the addition of Clipping Zones, which are positioned around the drift circuit. These will boost any points that you earn if a drift is performed while the car is within the boundaries of the Clipping Zone.

Drift Attack also includes the full functionality of in-world and Convoy Leaderboards. In addition, Drivetrains against each Drift Attack leaderboard entry are also included in the menu leaderboard options.

Drift Attack is integrated into the Horizon Festival Campaign and unlocked by obtaining the Yellow Wristband. By earning completion for Drift Attack in the Collection Journal, you can obtain the Drift Attack Racesuit and Helmet, as well as a brand-new fully customized Forza Edition car, at any time, that’s ideal for drifting: the 1990 Jaguar XJ-S Forza Edition. A stock version of this car has also been added to the Autoshow for all players to purchase.

Join the British Automotive Takeover

Don't miss out on the British Automotive Takeover of the Aftermarket dealership near the Horizon Stadium located in the Shimanoyama region. Here you will find a selection of unmissable deals on a variety of British cars that you can purchase on the spot and immediately add to your collection.

Additionally, keep an eye out for two rare cars usually only available in Wheelspins: the 2019 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera and 1961 Jaguar E-type.

Players will also be able to test drive the 20 PTS Seasonal Reward car each week from the Aftermarket dealership, each of which are spotlighted below!

Festival Playlist

British Automotive features 10 Series Reward cars to collect – three of which are new-to-Horizon. These include the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed, 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior and 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR.

There are also two cars returning from previous games, the 2015 Jaguar XKR-S GT and 2002 Lotus Esprit V8, as well as two Wheelspin-exclusive cars: the 2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car and 2016 Bentley Bentayga.

New clothing options available in this series include the Retro Racesuit and Classic Jacket. The former can be unlocked in Week 1’s Photo Challenge #JaguarSnap, while the latter is obtainable during Week 2’s Seasonal Hide & Seek.

Additionally, the Drift Tire Mascot Collectible can also be found in the Shimanoyama region during the second week of the series. Whenever you drive through one of these adorable mascots, their feet and glasses will fall off as its eyes water up! 🥲

In addition, there’s also a special Lionheart Player Badge obtainable by playing Forza Horizon 6 anytime during the British Automotive series of the Festival Playlist.

As a reminder, you can

stay up to date with current and previous Festival Playlist events and challenges in this new hub on forza.net

. Be sure to save this one to your bookmarks so you can easily reference it in the future!

With all that said, let’s have a look at the iconic British Reward Cars that you can unlock over the next four weeks!

2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed

Earn 80 PTS during the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from September 10 – October 8.

• Engine: 4.0-liter V8 Twin-Turbo

• Horsepower: 771

• Torque: 737 lb-ft

• Stock Class & PI: A 699

• Drivetrain: AWD

After 21 years of making the Continental, Bentley makes a bold move towards the future with the 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed. This edition of Continental GT is an agile, powerful, and elegant pluggable hybrid that will become your finest ally to conquer all road events in Horizon Japan. Get your fanciest suit and drive this new-generation Continental GT!

2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car

Earn 160 PTS during the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from September 10 – October 8.

• Engine: 3.0-liter V6 Twin-Turbo

• Horsepower: 1042

• Torque: 995 lb-ft

• Stock Class & PI: R 960

• Drivetrain: AWD

They say Valhalla is the resting place for ancient warriors, but there is no time to rest behind the wheel of the 2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car. This hyper hybrid's body features F1 technology and an exterior design that promises top-of-the-line aerodynamics. Storm into battle with the Valhalla Concept Car!

2019 Ginetta G40 Junior

Earn 20 PTS during the Summer Season on the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from September 10 – September 17.

• Engine: 1.8-liter inline 4

• Horsepower: 100

• Torque: 103 lb-ft

• Stock Class & PI: B 560

• Drivetrain: RWD

The 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior was made to race in its own series, the Ginetta Junior Championship, an excellent entry point for young racers across Britain. You might be a Horizon Legend now, but the G40 Junior can still show you how a quick, light-weight car can handle across the most intricate roads of Horizon Japan!

2021 McLaren 620R

Earn 40 PTS during the Summer Season on the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from September 10 – September 17.

• Engine: 3.8-liter V8

• Horsepower: 612

• Torque: 457 lb-ft

• Stock Class & PI: S1 773

• Drivetrain: RWD

Ready for a track day? Meet the 2021 McLaren 620R, one of the British maker's entry level vehicles for everyday racing. Based on one of McLaren's biggest racing superstars, the 620 R makes the line between racing and road driving blurrier with every ride. Time Attack Circuits and Road Races beware, the McLaren 620R is here to take the leaderboards by storm.

2015 Jaguar XKR-S GT

Earn 20 PTS during the Autumn Season on the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from September 17 – September 24.

• Engine: 5.0L Supercharged V8

• Horsepower: 542

• Torque: 501 lb-ft

• Stock Class & PI: A 671

• Drivetrain: RWD

The 2015 Jaguar XKR-S GT rushes into Horizon Japan with feline agility and elegance. You already know that to expect when you see a Jaguar with an “R” at the end of its name, and this cat sure delivers. This top-of-the-line performance-oriented version of the XK is looking to dig its claws into Japan’s Road Races and Time Attack Circuits!

2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP

Earn 40 PTS during the Autumn Season on the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from September 17 – September 24.

• Engine: 2.0-liter inline 4

• Horsepower: 302

• Torque: 332 lb-ft

• Stock Class & PI: B 599

• Drivetrain: FWD

Everything you need from a super hot hatch and a little bit more is embodied by the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP. With a lighter and more rigid body than the regular John Cooper Works, the GP version can sprint from 0-60 in just 6 seconds. The classic and exciting MINI handling is ever present in this performance vehicle, so take it out for a spin and try it out in Drift Attack!

2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR

Earn 20 PTS during the Winter Season on the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from September 24 – October 1.

• Engine: 2.0-liter I4 Turbo

• Horsepower: 236

• Torque: 236 lb-ft

• Stock Class & PI: B 512

• Drivetrain: FWD

There’s no bigger sense of freedom than taking a loud hot hatchback for a quick drive. The 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR is no exception. Let this gryphon spread its wings over the road, and you’ll experience the power that made it reign above other hatchbacks of its era. Witness the 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR and turn it into the king of the road!

2016 Bentley Bentayga

Earn 40 PTS during the Winter Season on the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from September 24 – October 1.

• Engine: 6.0-liter W12

• Horsepower: 599

• Torque: 663 lb-ft

• Stock Class & PI: A 612

• Drivetrain: AWD

The traditional Bentley grille stands tall in the 2016 Bentley Bentayga, a luxury vehicle packed with 12 cylinders of raw power. With a top speed of 187 mph and a 0-60 time of just 4 seconds, the Bentayga once stood atop the SUV hill. Take this fancy tank into your favorite off-road adventures through Horizon Japan.

2002 Lotus Esprit V8

Earn 20 PTS during the Spring Season on the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from October 1 – October 8.

• Engine: 3.5-liter V8

• Horsepower: 350

• Torque: 295 lb-ft

• Stock Class & PI: A 619

• Drivetrain: RWD

With a legacy that starts all the way back in the 80s, the 2002 Lotus Esprit V8 is the final version of a British icon. This redesigned edition of the Esprit is decked in callbacks to other Lotus vehicles, like its taillights and front bumper; it is also one of the last cars made with pop-up headlights. Other performance-oriented upgrades like its engine and brakes complete the package that make the Esprit V8 a solid road racing contender!

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