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Forza Motorsport 5 showroom reveals: week 2

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November 22 creeps one week closer, and the folks at Turn 10 Studios have revealed another batch of 19 cars that are included in the game. This time we’re treated to the 2013 Audi S4 and the ’85 Ford RS200 Evolution on the showroom floor. My 1990 Honda Prelude 4WS (that’s 4-wheel steering) hasn’t shown up yet – here’s to hoping it does! You can check out more info and wallpaper-sized pics below, including a list of all previously announced cars.

The following details have been shamelessly ripped from Turn 10 studios Showroom post:
2013 Audi S4

[singlepic id=16478 w=320 h=240 float=right] A facelift can benefit even the most sculpted and consistently popular shape. For 2013, the S4 has received an updated look and some additional mechanical enhancements. Cosmetically, the S4 features sharper front intakes and a new LED daytime running light system that gives the car a dynamic and aggressive look. Under the hood remains the potent supercharged and direct-injected DOHC V-6. Power output is right around 330 hp; more than enough to keep even the rabid enthusiast happy. A newly tuned exhaust provides a sharper note that is sure to please the ear. Through the introduction of a new electro-mechanical system, steering is linear with highly responsive feedback. These augmentations keep the S4 fresh, without toying with the formula that has made it a top choice in the mid-size performance sedan caste.

1985 Ford RS200 Evolution 

[singlepic id=16477 w=320 h=240 float=right] Whether it’s their unreal performance, the dangerous racing, or their early demise, Group B racers hold a special place in the minds of motorsports enthusiasts. One of the most promising, controversial, and ultimately unfulfilled of the Group B cars is the RS200—a design that never was able to fully show off its potential. Early non-Evolution models struggled against their competition in the highly competitive class, but the Evolution model represented here may have changed the tide, had Group B not been cancelled. The RS200 had a role in the cancellation, too—a series of disastrous accidents involving the car helped convince the governing body to reign in the series. While its history is muddled, as a vehicle the RS200 Evolution is brilliant, with staggering acceleration and tenacious grip provided by the highly complex all-wheel drive system. The polarizing bodywork, designed by Ghia, has aged well and makes this icon hard to mistake. Like any homologation special, its performance is exotic for the street but not as wild as the competition-spec cars.

 

This weeks’ full list of cars (along with the two cars above):
2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
2012 Vauxhall Astra VXR
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
1991 GMC Syclone
1998 Ferrari #12 Risi Competizione F333 SP
2005 Dodge SRT4 ACR
2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed 3
2011 Peugeot 308 GTI
1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454
2003 BMW M5
1971 Lotus Elan Sprint
1993 McLaren F1
1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
2003 Nissan Fairlady Z
1965 MINI Cooper S
2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
2003 Volkswagen Golf R32

Previously announced cars:
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X GSR
2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
2009 Zonda Cinque Roadster
2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8
2013 Ford Focus ST
2010 Audi TT RS Coupe
2012 Scion TC
2009 Jeep Cherokee SRT8
2011 Kia Cee’d
2005 TVR Sagaris
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale
1999 Dodge Viper GTS ACR
1998 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo
2009 Ferrari California
2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2010 Maserati GranTurismo S
2003 Toyota Celica SS-I
1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
1971 AMC Javelin-AMX
1976 McLaren M231976 Ferrari 312-2
2013 Dallara #9 Target Ganassi Dallara DW12
2013 Dallara #15 Target Rahal Letterman Dallara DW12
2012 Dallara #28 Andretti Autosport DW12
2013 Dallara #12 Team Penske Dallara
2012 #1 Audi Team Joest R-18 e-tron quattro
2012 Ferrari F12berlinetta
2013 McLaren P1™
1954 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe
2012 Pagani Huayra
2011 Koenigsegg Agera
2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera
2010 Audi TT RS Coupe
2013 Ford Focus ST
2011 McLaren MP4-12C
2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro
2012 Aston Martin Vanquish
2011 Audi RS3 Sportback
2013 Ford Mustang GT500
2013 SRT Viper GTS
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
1987 RUF CTR Yellowbird
1991 Mazda #55 787B
2011 Ford F150 SVT Raptor
2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport

If you’re keeping count, we’re up to 65 cars with 8 weeks to go.

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