Forza Horizon 5’s Day of the Dead-themed Dia de Muertos Series is already underway, but keen data miners may have unveiled some tantalizing hints regarding new cars set to arrive in the American Automotive series update next month.
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Key Concepts In This Article:
- Forza Horizon 5 may introduce new cars in its American Automotive Series.
- A data miner found a Lucid Motors logo hidden within the game files.
- The Lucid Air Sapphire could be one of the cars coming to Forza.
- Other potential new cars include the 1971 Plymouth GTX and the 1957 Ford Thunderbird.
- The next Forza update, set for November 9, could introduce hill climb races.
Is the Lucid Air Sapphire Coming to Forza Horizon 5?
In the wake of last month’s Let’s Go! stream, Playground Games offered a tantalizing tease: the American Automotive Series (Series 27) is set to introduce “lots of new cars” in November.
While specifics were kept under wraps, there’s the possibility of a new American automaker making its debut in Forza Horizon 5, if the recent leak holds any weight.
The Intriguing Clue: Lucid Motors Logo
TGR55 of GTPlanet delved deep into the files concealed within the latest update, uncovering a potentially significant discovery—a Lucid Motors manufacturer logo.
Could this logo hint at what awaits in the American Automotive series update?
For those unacquainted with Lucid Motors, it’s a distinguished American automotive manufacturer renowned for crafting high-performance electric vehicles.
Their current flagship model is the Lucid Air, which goes toe-to-toe with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQS, BMW i7, and Tesla Model S. The Lucid Air is offered in four configurations: Pure, Touring, Grand Touring, and Sapphire.
At the entry-level, the Pure model impresses with 430hp, achieving 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds and boasting a 410-mile range.
In fierce competition with the Tesla Model S Plaid, the Grand Touring model steps up with a remarkable 1,050hp, reaching 0-60 mph in just 3.0 seconds, and offering a 516-mile range.
The pièce de résistance is the Sapphire variant, unleashing a staggering 1,234hp through its trio of electric motors.
With a mind-blowing 0-60 mph sprint of only 1.89 seconds, the Sapphire can even outpace a Bugatti Chiron and ranks among the swiftest electric cars on the planet.
Despite the absence of Lucid Air in the UK, this luxury electric vehicle is accessible beyond American shores, in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Norway.
Lucid Motors is a relatively new entrant in the electric vehicle arena, and if this leak proves accurate, they’ll enjoy significant exposure within the world of Forza Horizon 5.
However, it’s essential to clarify that the discovery of the logo doesn’t confirm Lucid’s arrival in Forza Horizon 5.
The details remain murky regarding whether all four Lucid Air variants will be incorporated into the game.
Nevertheless, given that Lucid Motors is headquartered in California, the prospect of their debut in the American Automotive series update seems promising.
Other Potential Car Leaks
As highlighted by YouTuber Ericship 111, previous updates have hinted at several cars that have yet to materialize in Forza Horizon 5.
These vehicles include the 1971 Plymouth GTX and 1968 Pontiac Firebird, both of which were last seen in Forza Horizon 4’s American Muscle Car Pack.
Among the potential new cars are the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 (last spotted in Forza Motorsport 7), the 1957 Ford Thunderbird (last seen in Forza Motorsport 4), and the Ford GTX1, which only made an appearance in the original Forza Horizon.
Release Date and Expectations
Mark your calendars for the eagerly anticipated American Automotive series update in Forza Horizon 5, scheduled for November 9th, as hinted in the Let’s Go! stream last month.
Playground Games has revealed that this upcoming series will see the return of the oval track, along with the addition of fresh race routes and a new collectible.
What’s intriguing is that the data miner also stumbled upon two icons within the files, labeled “uphill” and “descend.”
Could this point to the introduction of hill climb races in the forthcoming series or a future update? The answers to these questions are expected to be unveiled during the next Forza Monthly or Let’s Go! stream set for early November.
