Forza Motorsport 3

This Christmas, treat yourself to something special and get behind the wheel of ten iconic cars rolling out as part of the “Community Choice Classics Car Pack” for “Forza Motorsport 3.” Developer Turn 10 Studios partnered with Jalopnik.com to offer “Forza” fans the opportunity to vote on their ideal pack of in-game vehicles and selected the top cars based on reader votes to create the “Community Choice Classics Car Pack.” Get ready to rev your engines as these unforgettable cars are available starting Tuesday, 14 December, for 400 Microsoft Points on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

Featuring an amazing collection of retro cars, this latest “Forza” Game Add-on puts you behind the wheel of pop culture phenomenons like the classy Ferrari 250 California (as seen in the movie “Ferris Bueller's Day Off”), and the magical DeLorean DMC-12 (famous as Marty McFly’s time-travelling ride from the “Back to the Future” movie trilogy). Other notable additions include the intimidating muscle of the 1971 AMC Javelin-AMX and the 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS 454, while turbo-charged gems like the 1978 Saab 99 Turbo and the 1983 Volvo Turbo Evolution are ready to tear up the tracks as well. In addition, vintage imports like the 1971 De Tomaso Pantera and 1973 BMW Motorsport 2002 Turbo are surefire hits to add to any gearhead’s showcase.

The “Community Choice Classics Car Pack” features 10 of the world's most desired icons and classic cars, recreated in loving detail, with gorgeously reproduced exteriors and fully-modeled interiors. When you aren’t pushing your favourite car’s limits online or offline in the “Forza Motorsport 3” variety of racing circuits, you can spend your time customising your ride—from performance-based upgrades to custom paint and vinyl jobs that make every car in your “Forza” garage a personal statement.

The full list of cars in the “Community Choice Classics Car Pack”:

Also running from 20-26 December, Xbox LIVE Gold members will get exclusive Deal of the Week pricing on select “Forza Motorsport 3” car packs, which will all be discounted by 50 percent. Check the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for more information.

Interested in joining the “Forza Motorsport 3” action? We’ve got you covered with the “Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Collection.” The definitive retail package for fans who want the premier racing experience, the “Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Collection” combines the massive amount of cars and tracks found in the original “Forza Motorsport 3” with new content and the exclusive “Stig’s Garage Car Pack” from “Top Gear,” in addition to every single “Forza Motorsport 3” Game Add-on packs including:

Head on over to ForzaMotorsport.net for more details about the “Community Choice Classics Car Pack” and the “Forza Motorsport 3 Ultimate Collection.”

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“Forza Motorsport 3” is rated PEGI 3+ and is now available globally. For assets and more information, visit the Forza Motorsport 3 FTP or ForzaMotorsport.net.

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