Download No. 66 Ford GT Le Mans Race Car in Forza 6 Today
It has been known since the reveal of the game’s cover that the 2017 Ford GT would be one of the focal points of Forza Motorsport 6 for the Xbox One. The GT is not only the cover car, but it was one of the stars of the Forza 6 launch trailer and also had a special edition Xbox One modeled after it.
Now, with Ford’s return to Le Mans less than two weeks away, owners of the game will be able to download the #66 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT for absolutely free.
Video: Ford GT Le Mans Race Car Available to Download for Free in Forza 6
Codes to download the in-game version of one of the four GTs that will run the 24 Hours of Le Mans starting on June 18th will be sent to players of Forza Motorsport 6 starting today. Because of the high volume of gamers, it is anticipated that it will take upwards of seven days to distribute all of the codes.
“Ford’s 1966 Le Mans victory is the stuff of motorsport legend, and now we’re back to take on the world’s toughest endurance race with our most technologically advanced car ever,” said Henry Ford III, global marketing manager, Ford Performance. “We’ve worked closely with Forza and Xbox so that millions of Forza Motorsport 6 gamers can experience the excitement of our Le Mans return side-by-side with Ford.”
The #66, #67, #68, #69 Ford GTs will take the grandest stage in all of endurance racing in the GTE Pro class when the 84th Le Mans 24 Hours kicks off at 3 pm CET/10 am EDT on June 18th.
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