Forza Horizon 5 Welcomes Back Holiday Festivities and Thrilling Adventures

Picture this: the 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG Wagon, looking like a family car but with enough room to pack a whole team of toy-making elves in the back and an engine that packs more punch than you’d expect.

Feel like hitting the racetrack? You’re in luck! This E 55 packs a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 engine, meticulously crafted by hand to deliver a staggering 469 horsepower. What does that mean for you? It means going from 0 to 100 km/h in just over 4 seconds and zipping through a quarter mile in 12 seconds flat.

This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill mom-mobile, though. Thanks to its excellent weight distribution and rear-wheel drive, it handles corners like a dream.

In the holiday spirit? Surprise the family with a thrilling ride they won’t forget in the E 55 AMG Wagon.

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Switching gears, let’s talk about the 2022 BMW M5 CS, a creation from BMW’s M division that pushes boundaries yet again. Available from December 19 to December 26 as part of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist, you can earn 20 PTS during Week 3 “Winter” to snag this beast.

So, what does CS mean? Competition Sport, of course! It’s a perfect blend of speed and agility, thanks to its lightweight build with carbon panels, a robust V8 engine, and revamped sports suspension. The result? This machine can reach 100 km/h in just 3 seconds.

The performance package doesn’t stop there. With an all-wheel drive system optimizing its 627 horsepower, and those unmistakable gold accents and wheels, this car demands your attention. Plus, with the option to add AC Schnitzer body parts like a rear bumper, side skirt, or two rear wing choices, this BMW is a customizable marvel. Experience peak luxury-performance with the M5 CS.

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Next up is the 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon, up for grabs from December 26 until January 2 during Week 4 “Winter” of the Horizon Holiday Mix-up Festival Playlist. Earn 20 PTS to make it yours.

Think of this Cadillac as a superpowered, luxury muscle car with ample space for holiday decorations and gifts. Despite its city-born roots, the Horizon Festival is all about turning these cars into track or off-road monsters, and this one is no exception with its turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine.

The interior boasts leather-covered bucket seats and a spacious trunk, perfect for all your holiday needs. Transform it from family car to track beast by unlocking it in the Festival Playlist.

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Lastly, enjoy the magic of film history converging on the festival’s stage, celebrating the most wonderful time of the year in style.