Ford Performance

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Lore & Background

The partnership between Ford and Turn 10 for Forza Motorsport 6 was first revealed during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan on January 12, 2015. The announcement was made on the same day that Ford Motor Company unveiled its newest iteration of the Ford GT supercar, along with a broader line of high-performance vehicles. According to Turn 10's John Wendl, "this is the first time we've been able to launch a car and a game at the same time." Certain design and performance aspects of the Ford GT were first revealed through the game, including the car's active rear wing which automatically changes its angle in different conditions, such as under braking. The GT and other newly revealed cars, such as the newest model of the Ford F-150 Raptor and the Ford Mustang GT350, were made available in the game.

In Their Own Story

At E3 2015, Forza Motorsport 6 was featured heavily during Microsoft's pre-show press conference, and included an appearance by a pre-production version of the Ford GT. Microsoft produced a series of three one-of-a-kind Xbox One controllers to commemorate Ford's legendary victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 1960s. Each controller matches the color and livery of historic Ford-powered cars including the 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe, the 1966 GT40 Mk. II, and the 1967 GT40 Mk. IV. The controllers were unveiled Friday, June 12, 2015, by Ford Motor Company during the 24 Hours of Le Mans weekend.

Reader's Guide

Ford Performance vehicles in Forza Motorsport 6 include the 2017 Ford GT cover car, the Ford F-150 Raptor, and the Ford Mustang GT350. The game features more than 450 cars total, with 27 tracks. The Ford GT's active rear wing, which automatically changes its angle under braking and other conditions, was first revealed through the game. Players can race these Ford vehicles across different racing disciplines and courses, with vehicle handling being simulation-based, meaning each vehicle behaves as closely to its real-world counterpart as possible.

Did You Know?

• The 2017 Ford GT was the cover car for Forza Motorsport 6, and certain design aspects like its active rear wing were first revealed through the game.
• Turn 10 Studios staffers were among the few people outside of Ford that knew of the new Ford GT's existence during its development.
• Three one-of-a-kind Xbox One controllers were produced to commemorate Ford's Le Mans victories, matching the liveries of the 1964 Shelby Daytona Coupe, 1966 GT40 Mk. II, and 1967 GT40 Mk. IV.
• The Ford GT and other vehicles like the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ford Mustang GT350 were made available in Forza Motorsport 6 after being unveiled at the 2015 North American International Auto Show.
• According to Henry Ford III, the partnership with Forza was part of Ford's view that video games are 'a new avenue for us to reach our customers.'