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:
Check out the Forza Horizon 6 British Automotive release notes on our Forza Support site for a full overview of the fixes and other changes that are included with this release.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
2023 Lotus Emira
Earn 40 PTS during the Spring Season on the 'British Automotive’ Festival Playlist Series. Available from October 1 – October 8.
Lotus’s trademark responsiveness, agility, and speed are elevated by the technology and luxury added to the 2023 Lotus Emira. This bastion of British performance is powered by a Toyota-designed engine that gives the car a 0-60 time close to 4 seconds. You can safely judge this book by its cover, as the Emira’s exterior design leans into the brand’s super car history, and you know it’s going to give you that same performance.
Car Pass
Forza Horizon 6’s Car Pass delivers 30 new cars that, one by one, will be delivered to your garage each week. Car Pass is the ultimate way to upgrade your collection with some of the freshest cars making their debut at the Horizon Festival.
If you're new to Car Pass, check out the Forza Horizon 6 car list to see all the vehicles that have been released into Car Pass so far. This is also a great resource to track every car that is currently in the game, and it also includes notes on how they can be obtained.
As a new car is made available with the Car Pass each Thursday, it will automatically be added to your garage at no additional in-game cost, allowing you to save those credits.
Car Pass is included with Forza Horizon 6 Deluxe and Premium Editions, as well as the Premium Upgrade. It’s also available as a separate purchase for players who have the Standard Edition.
Here are the cars you can look forward to driving in Horizon Japan over the next four weeks:
2025 McLaren W1
Available with the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass starting September 10.
The 2025 McLaren W1 features new Paint Body (Advanced) options that allow you to paint individual parts of the car. Give it a try before you drive it on the roads of Japan!
McLaren’s racing experience and technological innovation come together to create their latest hybrid racer: the 2025 McLaren W1. Built to celebrate the maker’s first F1 World Championship title in 1974, this car includes some of their best racing innovations like the F1-derived battery, McLaren Aerocell, and Active Long Tail, among others. As with previous “1” cars (like the P1 and the F1), the W1 promises to deliver supreme speed and an unmatched driving experience. Are you up for the challenge?
2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170
Available with the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass starting September 17.
Drag Meets will never be the same after the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 arrives in Horizon Japan! Its powerful HEMI V8 engine gives this car a 0-60 time of 1.66 seconds, and it can also demolish a quarter mile in under 9 seconds. With a top speed of 210 mph, the SRT Demon 170 is the fastest muscle car ever, and the quickest vehicle ever made by Dodge.
1998 Renault Sport Spider
Available with the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass starting September 24.
If you are in the market for a fun, lightweight sports vehicle, the 1998 Renault Sport Spider has everything you need and more. Get ready to rediscover the pleasure of feeling the breeze as you drive in the first car ever made by the Renault Sports division.
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe ‘Luftauto 002’
Available with the Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass starting October 1.
The 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe ‘Luftauto 002’ is a 911 Carrera rebuilt to go off-roading. Fitted with a back-half roll cage, a reworked chassis and suspension, and KW Competition coilovers, the Luftauto 002 has everything it takes to master rough terrain. This 911 is ready to go wild on the most challenging roads of Horizon Japan!
What’s Next
Convoy up with your friends and get ready to invite some newcomers for the road trip ahead. Horizon Meets is the theme of our October Series Update, featuring the temporary 7-Eleven Konbini Evolving World and permanent EventLab Content Pack, as well as new-to-Horizon cars, fresh Badges to unlock for your profile and more.
Japan Awaits!
The Horizon Festival is better when you’re driving alongside your friends! If you’re looking for new players to Convoy up with to tackle these Festival Playlist events and challenges, then be sure to join our Forza Discord server. You can also follow @ForzaHorizon social channels on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) to get all the latest updates from the Horizon Festival.
Remember you can share your ideas for new gameplay, cars and features that could be added, changed or improved in Forza Horizon 6 on the Forza Feedback Portal. It's the best place to send your thoughts directly to our game developers, and you can upvote topics that have already been created by other players to show your support.
Upgrade your favorite cars and push them to the limits to achieve as many points as you can in the new Drift Attack feature at the Shimanoyama Circuit. Then, look forward to racing in rare and iconic British Automotive legends as part of the Festival Playlist. Whether you prefer to race, cruise or slide sideways through the touge roads of Japan, there’s a path for everyone at the Horizon Festival in this month’s update.
