The second week of releases for Forza Horizon 3 pays homage to Aussie car culture with the release of two iconic Holdens, that’s GM for you folks in the Northern hemisphere! There is also one very modern Ute, or pick-up truck, again for our Northern friends! The FJ Ute, one of the first Aussie produced road cars, was designed by Australians for Australian conditions. It was manufactured from 1953 to 1957 and remains a sought after collector’s car in the Australian car scene!
The second iconic vehicle in the Holden trio, is the 1974 HQ Sandman Panel-van, this car was used by many a tradesman, such as carpenters and plumbers, to ferry goods and tools to and from job sites. The Panel-van was also favoured amongst the car customising community as it was a good basis for a type of recreational vehicle with a mattress fitting exactly in the covered rear of the van. Safe to say that in Australia these cars were often referred to as a ”Shaggin’ Wagon”, with all that the name implies!
Lastly, we have the modern day version of the FJ Ute on steroids, the 2016 HSV Maloo, this car has been fitted out with all the trick parts Holden had in their go faster bin. Rest assured this Ute puts a smile on many a tradesmen’s face ,as well as getting them to the job site in record time by way of a 5.8 litre supercharged V8!
Forza Horizon 3’s Official Press Release For The Trio Of Holdens:
In this week’s edition of the “Forza Horizon 3” Garage, our ongoing series of car reveals before the game is released on Sept. 27, we’re staying true to the Australian setting and leading with three cars from the country’s famed Holden marque. This trio of Holden models are part of the legacy of distinctive Australian car culture, and promise big fun to “Forza Horizon 3” players who want a true connection with the game’s Down Under setting.
Digging into the past, we’ve got the legendary ’74 Sandman panel van and an early 1950s Ute (short for “utility”) car that helped establish Holden’s line of unique utilitarian vehicles. Of note, Holden will be shutting down operations in Australia in 2017, so it’s fitting that we also include the 2016 Holden Special Vehicles GTS Maloo, a car that pays homage to Holden’s Ute history, while still being built to perform very much in the present.
Elsewhere in this week’s lineup of announced cars in “Forza Horizon 3,” we have a famed example of early supercar style in the 1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport, and an Italian concept SUV that will feel right at home cranking through the dusty backroads of the Outback in the 2014 Lamborghini Urus, along with some fine examples of American muscle like the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 and Australian muscle in the 1973 XB Falcon GT.
“Forza Horizon 3” will feature more than 350 cars – from the finest examples of precision engineering to some of the toughest and hardest-working trucks and buggies in the world.
Be sure to head over to ForzaMotorsport.net for full details on what’s in store for week two of the “Forza Horizon 3” Garage, as well as a list of all vehicles announced to date!
1951 Holden 50-2106 FX Ute
The roots of the Holden Ute go back to the to a post-World War II era, when the world couldn’t get enough Australian wheat and wool. When “Australia’s Own Car” – the 48-125 Holden four-door sedan –launched, it only had one model and Aussies had to wait more than two years for a load-hauling version. Once the Ute arrived, it was dubbed the “FX” – though exactly why it earned that moniker is the subject of debate. What was clear is that these durable and hearty vehicles were perfect for the work that needed to be done, whether it was on the farms or construction sites of Australia. With just 60 hp in its stock form, the FX is a far cry from the powerhouse utes of today. But the heart and soul is all there.
1974 Holden Sandman HQ Panel Van
Few vehicles are as distinctly Aussie as the Sandman HQ panel van. Originally, these sedan deliveries were derivatives of the typical ute with a metal or plastic shell enclosing the cargo tray. They developed into a phenomenon that escalated to its height in the 1970s before falling off in popularity. The most famous Sandman was driven by Mel Gibson in the original 1979 “Mad Max” film. Like many, Max’s panel van was converted for camping. During the climax of their popularity, Sandman panel vans were tricked out with mural paint jobs, custom windows and details that spoke to each owner’s passions. Sure, some were used for more utilitarian uses but in some cases, what went on in the backs of many of the funky Sandman HQs around the country was often more exciting than merely hauling around the tools of the trades that helped build urban Australia.
2016 Holden Special Vehicles GTS Maloo
As you bang through the gears and are rocked back in your seat at the release of the clutch, you’ll quickly understand why the GTS Maloo is referred to as the “Ferrari of utes.” It’s one way for Holden to say thank you in big way before the Australian manufacturer closes its doors in 2017. While utilitarian in purpose, this ute is all about going very fast. Take the supercharged V8 under the hood or the upgraded brakes and suspension. This Maloo is ready for track duty straight away, mate!
Forza Horizon 3 Garage Week 2 List:
2007
Alfa Romeo
8C Competizione
1970
AMC
Rebel “The Machine”
1998
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage V600
2011
Audi
RS 5 Coupé
2011
BMW
X5 M
1981
BMW
M1
1992
Bugatti
EB110 Super Sport
1970
Chevrolet
Corvette ZR-1
1966
Chevrolet
Nova Super Sport
2008
Dodge
Viper SRT10 ACR
1969
Ferrari
Dino 246 GT
1968
Ferrari
365 GTB/4
2011
Ferrari
FF
1978
Ford
Mustang II King Cobra
1956
Ford
F-100
1991
GMC
Syclone
2016
Holden
Special Vehicles GTS Maloo
1951
Holden
50-2106 FX Ute
1974
Holden
Sandman HQ panel van
2012
Infiniti
IPL G Coupe
2015
Jaguar
XFR-S
1997
Lamborghini
Diablo SV
2014
Lamborghini
Urus
2014
Land Rover
Range Rover Supercharged
2005
Lotus
Elise 111S
2013
Mazda
MX-5
1990
Mercedes-Benz
190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
2013
Mercedes-Benz
E 63 AMG
1999
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution VI GSR
2008
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution X GSR
2000
Nissan
Silvia Spec-R
1977
Pontiac
Firebird Trans Am
2010
Renault
Megane RS 250
2008
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
Full List of Forza Horizon 3 Cars Revealed To Date:
2010
Abarth
500 esseesse
1968
Abarth
595 esseesse
2001
Acura
Integra Type-R
2007
Alfa Romeo
8C Competizione
1965
Alfa Romeo
Giulia Sprint GTA Stradale
1968
Alfa Romeo
33 Stradale
2014
Alfa Romeo
4C
1992
Alfa Romeo
Milano Quadrifoglio Verde
1971
AMC
Javelin AMX
1970
AMC
Rebel “The Machine”
2013
Ariel
Atom 500 V8
2016
Ariel
Nomad
1964
Aston Martin
DB5
2010
Aston Martin
One-77
1977
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage
1998
Aston Martin
V8 Vantage V600
2013
Aston Martin
V12 Vantage S
2006
Audi
RS 4
1983
Audi
Sport quattro
1995
Audi
RS 2 Avant
2011
Audi
RS 5 Coupé
2013
Audi
RS 4 Avant
2013
Audi
R8 Coupé V10 plus 5.2 FSI quattro
2015
Audi
S1
2014
BAC
Mono
2015
Baldwin Motorsports
#97 Monster Energy Trophy Truck
2013
Bentley
Continental GT Speed
1997
BMW
M3
2005
BMW
M3
2008
BMW
M3
1981
BMW
M1
1973
BMW
2002 Turbo
1986
BMW
M635CSi
2011
BMW
X5 M
1988
BMW
M5
2012
BMW
M5
1995
BMW
M5
2014
BMW
M4 Coupe
2014
BMW
M235i
2015
BMW
X6 M
2012
Bowler
EXR S
1992
Bugatti
EB110 Super Sport
2011
Bugatti
Veyron Super Sport
1987
Buick
Regal GNX
2011
Cadillac
CTS-V Coupe
2012
Cadillac
Escalade ESV
2013
Caterham
Superlight R500
1967
Chevrolet
Corvette Stingray 427
2002
Chevrolet
Corvette Z06
1990
Chevrolet
Camaro IROC-Z
2009
Chevrolet
Corvette ZR1
1970
Chevrolet
El Camino Super Sport 454
1964
Chevrolet
Impala Super Sport 409
1966
Chevrolet
Nova Super Sport
1988
Chevrolet
Monte Carlo Super Sport
2015
Chevrolet
Corvette Z06
2015
Chevrolet
Camaro Z/28
2016
Chevrolet
Camaro Super Sport
2012
Chrysler
300 SRT8
1970
Datsun
510
1969
Datsun
2000 Roadster
1999
Dodge
Viper GTS ACR
1969
Dodge
Charger R/T
1970
Dodge
Challenger R/T
2008
Dodge
Viper SRT10 ACR
2015
Dodge
Challenger SRT Hellcat
2015
Dodge
Charger SRT Hellcat
2013
Donkervoort
D8 GTO
1967
Ferrari
330 P4
1994
Ferrari
F355 Berlinetta
1992
Ferrari
512 TR
1969
Ferrari
Dino 246 GT
2002
Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari
1987
Ferrari
F40
1995
Ferrari
F50
2007
Ferrari
430 Scuderia
2009
Ferrari
458 Italia
1957
Ferrari
250 Testa Rossa
1957
Ferrari
250 California
1968
Ferrari
365 GTB/4
2011
Ferrari
FF
1962
Ferrari
250 GT Berlinetta Lusso
2013
Ferrari
LaFerrari
2014
Ferrari
California T
2016
Ferrari
FXX K
2015
Ferrari
488 GTB
1948
Ferrari
166MM Barchetta
1980
Fiat
124 Sport Spider
1975
Fiat
X1/9
2005
Ford
GT
1966
Ford
GT40 Mk II
2000
Ford
SVT Cobra R
1978
Ford
Mustang II King Cobra
2009
Ford
Focus RS
1973
Ford
XB Falcon GT
1987
Ford
Sierra Cosworth RS500
2012
Ford
F-150 SVT Raptor
2011
Ford
Transit SuperSportVan
1973
Ford
Capri RS3100
1956
Ford
F-100
2014
Ford
Ranger T6 Rally Raid
2016
Ford
Shelby GT350R
2015
Ford
Falcon XR8
2014
Ford
FPV Limited Edition Pursuit Ute
1991
GMC
Syclone
1983
GMC
Vandura G-1500
2012
Hennessey
Venom GT
1977
Holden
Torana A9X
2014
Holden
HSV GTS
2016
Holden
Special Vehicles GTS Maloo
1951
Holden
50-2106 FX Ute
1974
Holden
Sandman HQ panel van
1992
Honda
NSX-R
1997
Honda
Civic Type R
2009
Honda
S2000 CR
2006
HUMMER
H1 Alpha
2013
Hyundai
Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track
2012
Infiniti
IPL G Coupe
2014
Infiniti
Q50 Eau Rouge
1961
Jaguar
E-type S1
1956
Jaguar
D-Type
1990
Jaguar
XJ-S
2015
Jaguar
XFR-S
2016
Jaguar
F-TYPE Project 7
1969
Jaguar
Mk II 3.8
2012
Jeep
Wrangler Rubicon
1945
Jeep
Willys MB
1991
Jeep
Grand Wagoneer
2015
Koenigsegg
One:1
1975
Fiat
X1/9
2013
KTM
X-Bow R
1997
Lamborghini
Diablo SV
1967
Lamborghini
Miura P400
2008
Lamborghini
Reventón
2011
Lamborghini
Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera
2014
Lamborghini
Urus
2013
Lamborghini
Veneno
2014
Lamborghini
Huracán LP 610-4
2016
Lamborghini
Centenario LP 770-4
1992
Lancia
Delta HF Integrale EVO
1974
Lancia
Stratos HF Stradale
2014
Land Rover
Range Rover Supercharged
1997
Land Rover
Defender 90
2010
Lexus
LFA
2013
Lexus
GS350 F Sport
2014
Lexus
IS 350 F Sport
2014
Local Motors
Rally Fighter
2005
Lotus
Elise 111S
2009
Lotus
2-Eleven
2012
Lotus
Exige S
2011
Lotus
Evora S
1961
Maserati
Tipo 61 Birdcage
2014
Maserati
Ghibli S Q4
1953
Maserati
A6GCS/53 Pininfarina Berlinetta
2010
Mazda
MazdaSpeed 3
1972
Mazda
Cosmo 110S Series II
2013
Mazda
MX-5
2005
Mazda
Mazdaspeed MX-5
1993
McLaren
F1
2013
McLaren
P1
2016
Mercedes-AMG
C 63 S Coupé
2011
Mercedes-Benz
SLS AMG
1990
Mercedes-Benz
190E 2.5-16 Evolution II
2012
Mercedes-Benz
C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series
2013
Mercedes-Benz
G 65 AMG
2013
Mercedes-Benz
A 45 AMG
2013
Mercedes-Benz
E 63 AMG
2015
Mercedes-Benz
GT S
1949
Mercury
Coupe
1965
MINI
Cooper S
2013
MINI
X-Raid All4 Racing Countryman
2006
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution IX MR
1999
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution VI GSR
2004
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution VIII MR
2008
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution X GSR
1992
Mitsubishi
Galant VR-4
2000
Nissan
Silvia Spec-R
2002
Nissan
Skyline GT-R V-Spec II
2010
Nissan
370Z
2012
Pagani
Huayra
2015
Polaris
RZR XP 1000 EPS
1977
Pontiac
Firebird Trans Am
1980
Renault
5 Turbo
2010
Renault
Megane RS 250
1965
Shelby
Cobra 427 S/C
2004
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2008
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
1985
Toyota
Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
1994
Toyota
Celica GT-Four ST205
1992
Toyota
Celica GT-Four RC ST185
1974
Toyota
Celica GT
2013
Toyota
GT86
1979
Toyota
FJ40
2012
Vauxhall
Astra VXR
2015
Volvo
S60 Polestar
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