Forza 3 in 10/09

[jeff_man]

Turn 10 doesn't want you camping out at the GameStop and waiting for the first trade-in of Forza 3. Microsoft has announced launch-day incentives in the form of exclusive DLC, packed in for new purchasers. Those who acquire Forza 3 new will get access to two extra race tracks, Benchmark High Speed Ring and Sidewinder Proving Grounds, as well as the Legends Car Pack, a bundle of 10 classic automobiles.

* '65 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA
* '64 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage
* '81 BMW M1
* '60 Chevrolet Corvette
* '69 Dodge Charger
* '57 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
* '80 Fiat 131 Abarth
* '67 Lamborghini Miura P400
* '71 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R
* '65 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

It remains to be seen whether these downloads will eventually become available for purchase on the Xbox Live Marketplace. For now, the content can only be acquired through an in-package token, shipping with new copies of the game on October 27th.

[MadMonkey]

I shall be there opening day

[Majik]

ugh sidewinder proving grounds, wasnt that the too tight understeer fest of a track that came with forza2?

[jeff_man]

video review

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/re...torsport/57472

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/1...dr_100709.html

[CobaltFire]

Pre-Ordering this weekend.

Can't wait!

[ken o]

It's an autocross.
The Benchmark High Speed Ring is best described as an old airfield and hangar converted into a race track and automotive playground, perfect for all manner of creative “Forza Motorsport” hoonage and multiplayer mayhem. The track is characterized by 3.96 miles of rough surfaces and huge open areas, featuring a massive oval, an 8-lane drag strip, and an airplane hangar that players can drive (or drift) through.

[ken o]

Did you get LCE?

Available for purchase exclusively at Gamestop in the U.S., the Forza Motorsport 3 Limited Collector’s Edition (LCE) gives aspiring drivers, tuners and painters instant VIP Membership status within the Forza community including special recognition in the new Storefront feature as well as the online Auction House, scoreboards, ForzaMotorsport.net and more. As a VIP member, consumers gain exclusive access to five of the world’s hottest cars:

• 2009 Aston Martin DBS
• 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
• 2007 Ferrari 430 Scuderia
• 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
• 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997)

Click here to view all screenshots

And if you crave cars, you won’t want to miss another perk of the “Forza Motorsport 3” LCE – an Exclusive Collector’s Car Pack, personally hand-picked, tuned and painted by the team at Turn 10:

• Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro (
• Acura NSX (Forza Motorsport Cover Car)
• Nissan Fairlady (Forza Motorsport 2 Cover Car)
• Aston Martin DB9 (Forza Motorsport 2 European Cover Car)
• 2008 Dodge Charger Stock Car (with Xbox 360 livery)

In addition to the exclusive cars, Turn 10 also plans to create a series of new and exclusive designs and tuning kits exclusively for VIPs. And to show off your true “Forza Motorsport” pride and prowess, consumers also receive a Forza Motorsport 3 collector’s keychain and a 2GB USB thumbdrive in which you can store your favorite “Forza” videos, photos and designs to easily share them with friends.

[MadMonkey]

It's an autocross.
The Benchmark High Speed Ring is best described as an old airfield and hangar converted into a race track and automotive playground, perfect for all manner of creative “Forza Motorsport” hoonage and multiplayer mayhem. The track is characterized by 3.96 miles of rough surfaces and huge open areas, featuring a massive oval, an 8-lane drag strip, and an airplane hangar that players can drive (or drift) through.

Niiiiiice Looks like they took a cue from the Ken Block videos.

[jeepinbanditrider]

LOL I can't wait for this to come out. I just bough the force feedback wheel and have been practicing my drifting skilzzzzzz on Forza2 lol. And racing a lot more online trying to get some practice. I really can't wait for the cockpit view that Forza3 has. Gets tiring seeing nothing but road on Forza2's bumper cam mode.