My FM Log: Trackside Litters

Two rather unnecessary trackside litterbugs have invaded Forza Motorsport's Update 8, the Porsche 935 and the BMW 1M Coupe. Having fought my way to swat these two down, it's time to have a lowdown with the latest trackside vermins.

Let's begin with the BMW 1-Series M Coupe that I salvaged from the Update 8 Open Class Tour until the June 12, 2024 deadline.

Anyone wondering why the M version of the 1-Series Coupe is called “1-Series M Coupe” instead of “M1” is because it's supposed to avoid confusion with the original BMW M1, the only mid-engined M-developed sportscar from BMW M Power built from the 1970s. 

The BMW 1-Series M Coupe has a turbocharged 3.0L engine with direct injection that produces 335hp of power and 450Nm of torque. It can go 0-60m in 4.7 seconds, and top speed is limited to 155mph. The 6-speed manual gearbox is the only gearbox available for the 1M Coupe.

Now, let's get to know about the Porsche 935 that was salvaged from the time-limited Track Toys tour until the June 26, 2024 deadline.

The reborn 935 is essentially a track-only version of the 991-spec Porsche 911 GT2 RS, although there is already a track-only version of the said car, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport. However, this is the extreme version of Porsche's Nürburgring beater, and because it isn't homologated, the modern 935 is all about pushing itself to the very limit on the track. It made its world premiere at the 2019 Rennsport Reunion VI at Laguna Seca.

Donning its iconic design, the 935 is bigger than the 911 GT2 RS it was based on, but despite its neo-classic exterior design, it still runs on the same 3.8L twin-turbo flat-six engine from the said car, meaning it produces 700hp of power while mated to a 7-speed PDK. It also packs similar features such as LSD, electromechanical steering with variable ratio, front McPherson struts, and rear multi-link setup. Unlike the 911 GT2 RS, the 935 uses three-way adjustable racing dampers as well as front six-piston aluminum monobloc brake calipers and rear four-piston aluminum monobloc brake calipers.

Production is limited to 77 units, each costing 701,948 euros plus additional costs.

Let's push these pests to the limit around Brands Hatch to showcase their trackside potential. Roll the tapes.

These lab rats sure know how to handle a race track like a track toy but still, I'm not satisfied about these two vermins on steroids.

Enjoy your new ride.

My FH5 Log: Whale Warrior

As the world of Forza honors the 75th anniversary of Porsche, an extreme track machine with the legendary name made the rounds for those who achieved 20 points in Forza Horizon 5's High Performance Storm Season Playlist.

Yes, this is the Porsche 935, the reborn version of the iconic Le Mans racing machine that took part in the 1978 Silverstone 6 Hours and won. So, what's it all about the revived 935? Cue the Unanswered Questions music, we're going in.

The reborn 935 is essentially a track-only version of the 991-spec Porsche 911 GT2 RS, although there is already a track-only version of the said car, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport. However, this is the extreme version of Porsche's Nurburgring beater, and because it isn't homologated, the modern 935 is all about pushing itself to the very limit on the track. It made its world premiere at the 2019 Rennsport Reunion VI at Laguna Seca.

Donning its iconic design, the 935 is bigger than the 911 GT2 RS it was based on, but despite its neo-classic exterior design, it still runs on the same 3.8L twin-turbo flat-six engine from the said car, meaning it produces 700hp of power while mated to a 7-speed PDK. It also packs similar features such as LSD, electromechanical steering with variable ratio, front McPherson struts, and rear multi-link setup. Unlike the 911 GT2 RS, the 935 uses three-way adjustable racing dampers as well as front six-piston aluminum monobloc brake calipers and rear four-piston aluminum monobloc brake calipers.

Production is limited to 77 units, each costing 701,948 euros plus additional costs.

Although this is basically the 991 911 GT2 RS underneath, the reborn 935 puts it in a completely different league. With its iconic looks, race-focused performance and dynamics, and overall Porsche-ism, the Porsche is all about being unique and spartan to the fullest degree and I totally agree with what Porsche did to this reborn legend.

Speaking of which, it's time to put the reborn 935 to the max by battling against a pack of highly-skilled drivers in the newly-opened Horizon Oval Circuit in the stadium. Brace yourselves because it's going to be fast and furious. Roll the tape.

Not perfect but mission accomplished.

The track-only revival of the legendary Porsche 935 showcases how much progress the iconic German sports car maker has pushed for over seven decades. By celebrating the past and bracing for the future, this car is Porsche at its summit and that really is the bottom line.

Enjoy your new ride.