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Forza Motorsport 6 Announced
DETROIT – Jan. 12, in the year of our Lord 2015
– Microsoft, Turn 10 Studios and Ford unveiled a new
collaboration today at the 2015 North American International
Auto Show – announcing the all-new Ford GT
ultra-high-performance supercar as the featured cover car in the
next iteration of the acclaimed racing simulation franchise for
Xbox, “Forza Motorsport 6,” launching exclusively for Xbox One.
Ford GT serves as a technology showcase for the company with its
ultra-efficient EcoBoost® engine performance, advanced
aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction. It will
arrive at dealerships in select markets globally late next year.
In addition, the companies revealed that Ford’s performance
vehicle lineup will appear in “Forza Motorsport 6.” This
includes Ford GT, Shelby® GT350 Mustang and the F-150 Raptor,
which debuted today at the North American International Auto
Show. As “First in Forza” vehicles, global fans will have the
opportunity to virtually experience the cars when they debut in
“Forza Motorsport 6.”
“It is an honor to share this historic moment with Ford and
celebrate the legacy of the GT by making it the featured cover
car of ‘Forza Motorsport 6,’” said Phil Spencer, head of Xbox.
“We’re thrilled to have the unique opportunity to announce
‘Forza Motorsport 6’ the day the car debuts – on one of the
biggest stages in the automotive industry – and we can’t wait to
share more details on the game later this year.”
“The Ford GT is the ultimate execution of an enthusiast supercar
– delivering ultra-efficient EcoBoost performance,
driver-centric technology and lightweight carbon fiber
construction,” said Raj Nair, Ford group vice president, Global
Product Development. “Working with Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios
allows us to share our all-new GT supercar with an unprecedented
global audience – giving fans an opportunity to virtually
experience the beauty, thrill and innovation of Ford’s
performance lineup.”
A pioneer in the global automotive industry, Ford is a leader in
innovation. Ford GT showcases material and technology
innovations to help better serve drivers, such as active
aerodynamics; light-weighting, with a carbon fiber passenger
cell and carbon-ceramic brake discs; and a next-generation
EcoBoost engine that produces more than 600 horsepower.
“Just as Ford has pushed the boundaries of car technology in GT,
‘Forza Motorsport 6’ will embrace that spirit of innovation as
our most technically advanced racing simulation to date –
offering a fun and realistic automotive experience for both car
lovers and gamers,” said Dan Greenawalt, creative director at
Turn 10 Studios. “We’re excited to unveil gameplay at E3 in
June.”