Forza Horizon 5 1967 Renault 8 Gordini (DLC)

I have a soft spot for DLC cars that bring genuine racing pedigree rather than another hypercar with a seven-figure price tag, and the 1967 Renault 8 Gordini scratches that itch in a very specific way. This is the 1300cc variant of the "Gorde" - the updated R1135 generation with its distinctive four-headlamp face, a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout that made it genuinely dangerous in the right hands on wet tarmac. The real car won the Tour de Corse three consecutive years from 1964, beating Porsches and Alfas in the process. Playground Games has done the right thing by including that history in your garage rather than just throwing in another Lamborghini reskin. In Forza Horizon 5, the Gordini sits at D-class 435 PI, which tells you everything about where it lives on the performance ladder. Top speed is somewhere around 112 mph stock, and it will get to 60 in just under 11 seconds - numbers that would embarrass a modern hatchback. What that cold data misses is how the rear-weight bias and RWD setup translate into handling feel. Low-PI classic rally builds are where this car genuinely earns its keep. Stick it in the Classic Rally category, tune the suspension, and the oversteer tendencies that made the real Gordini so memorable on mountain stages start to show up in a way that makes Mexico's dirt roads feel earned rather than effortless. It rewards patience and throttle discipline, which is either a charm or a frustration depending on what you want from FH5. The honest downside is that this is a single car DLC, which means the value proposition lives or dies on how much you personally care about this specific slice of French automotive history. Community sentiment around the car is mixed - some buyers have picked it up primarily for bundled cosmetic rewards rather than the car itself, which says something about its niche appeal in a roster of over 800 vehicles. It is not a competitive pick for PvP events, and if your goal is winning online races, you will find better tools elsewhere in the garage. The Gordini is a vibe car, not a meta car. For solo players and classic car collectors, though, there is something genuinely satisfying about pulling this thing out for a cruise through FH5's backroads. The visual model captures the iconic "Bleu de France" colour scheme with its two white stripes nicely, and the character of a 60s rear-engine saloon is communicated better here than in most older Forza titles. If you already own the Car Pass, this was included - no separate purchase needed. If you are eyeing it standalone, be honest with yourself about whether a D-class classic rally curiosity fits your playstyle before clicking through.

Riley · Scout Team

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