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Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Autumn runs from September 17 to September 24, 2026. It has two reward cars: the 2015 Jaguar XKR-S GT at 20 points and the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP at 40 points. The week is worth 52 points in total, and its weekly challenge is “Fast and Lotus” (Forza Support, September 7, 2026; Forza Fandom wiki, September 11, 2026).
Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Autumn start date and rollover time
| Milestone | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Series 5 “British Automotive” playlist goes live | Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 2:30PM UTC (official) |
| Series 5 Autumn starts | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Not stated separately |
| Autumn ends, Winter starts | Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Not stated separately |
| Series 5 ends | Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 14:30 UTC on the wiki’s series clock |
Playground’s Series 5 post gives one official time: the playlist went live “Thursday, September 10 at 2:30PM UTC” (Forza.net, September 7, 2026). No separate time has been published for the Autumn rollover, so we have not converted one into local time zones. Autumn is the second of the four weeks in Series 5, and the same day brings the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 to Car Pass, Deluxe, Premium and Premium Upgrade owners (Forza Support, FH6 Release Notes, September 7, 2026).
Series 5 Autumn reward cars and point thresholds
| Reward | Threshold | Available |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Jaguar XKR-S GT | 20 points in Autumn | September 17 to September 24 |
| 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP | 40 points in Autumn | September 17 to September 24 |
| 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed | 80 points across Series 5 | September 10 to October 8 |
| 2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car | 160 points across Series 5 | September 10 to October 8 |
Autumn offers 52 points, one fewer than each of the other three weeks at 53 (Forza Fandom wiki, Series 5, September 11, 2026). Summer and Autumn together are worth 105 points, which covers the 80-point Bentley but not the 160-point Valhalla; that one needs points from Winter and Spring as well.
The Series 5 blog lists the XKR-S GT as a 5.0L supercharged V8 with 542 hp and 501 lb-ft, stock class A 671, rear-wheel drive. The MINI JCW GP is a 2.0-litre inline four with 302 hp and 332 lb-ft, stock class B 599, front-wheel drive, and Playground suggests taking it into Drift Attack (Forza.net, September 7, 2026).
Series 5 Autumn playlist events
These are the entries listed for “S05 British Automotive – Autumn” on Forza’s Festival Playlist hub (forza.net/fh6playlists, read September 16, 2026). Some rows still have blank car class and route columns, so the requirements below are everything published so far.
Series 5 Autumn weekly challenge: Fast and Lotus
The weekly challenge uses the 1999 Lotus Elise Series 1 Sport 190, has chapters covering Speed Traps, Speed Skills and Drift Attack, and lists 25,000 CR as its reward. The same Elise is the reward for this week’s “Toys on the Road” championship, so if it is not in your garage yet, win it there first and then start the chapters (forza.net/fh6playlists, read September 16, 2026).
Drift Attack is the free mode added in the September 7 update: a single-lap drift score run at Shimanoyama Circuit, entered by driving through its gantry and unlocked with the Yellow Wristband (Forza Support, Drift Attack & gamescom FAQ, August 26, 2026).
Series 5 Autumn daily challenges
Each daily pays 5,000 CR:
- Earn at least 1 Star from Drift Zones
- Earn a Feed Me Skill by smashing Vending Machines
- Earn 3 LINK Air Skills
- Earn at least 1 Star from Danger Signs
- Earn 3 Clean Racing Skills
- Send a Gift Drop to another player
- Complete a Road Race
Series 5 Autumn championships, Trial and PR Stunts
- Offroad Scramble championship, reward 2013 MINI X-Raid ALL4 Racing Countryman
- Toys on the Road championship, reward 1999 Lotus Elise Series 1 Sport 190
- Super Circuits, the weekly Trial, reward 2021 McLaren 765LT Coupe
- Drift Master (Horizon Play): earn 5 Drift Skills in a Horizon Drift event, reward 2021 Aston Martin DBX
- PR Stunts, each paying a Wheelspin: Speed Trap Lakeside Valley, Speed Zone Ocean Highway, Drift Zone Inner City Run
Series 5 Autumn photo challenge, Tire Hunt and cosmetics
- #RuralLotus photo challenge: photograph any Lotus at Shirakawa-Go, reward a Sea of Thieves Theme car horn.
- Tire Hunt: find the Drift Tire Mascot collectible in the Shimanoyama region, reward a Super Wheelspin. The blog places this collectible in the second week of the series (Forza.net, September 7, 2026).
- Hide & Seek “5 VS 1”: complete a game, reward the Classic Jacket, which the blog also assigns to week two.
- Horizon Stunt Party mini games: reward the “EUROBEAT INTENSIFIES” quick chat.
The Autumn list has no Treasure Hunt and no Seasonal Job, both of which Summer had (Forza Fandom wiki, Series 5 Summer Season, September 13, 2026).
Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 cars and credits services
These PandaPlay listings match cars and currency named in this guide.
Forza Horizon 6 Series 5 Autumn FAQ
What time does Series 5 Autumn start?
Not confirmed as a separate time. The date is September 17, 2026. The only official time published for Series 5 is the playlist launch on September 10 at 2:30PM UTC.
How many points do I need for the Series 5 Autumn reward cars?
20 points for the 2015 Jaguar XKR-S GT and 40 points for the 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP, out of 52 available that week.
Can I still get the Bentley and the Aston Martin Valhalla?
Yes. They are series rewards at 80 and 160 points, available until October 8, 2026, and points from all four weeks count toward them.
How many points is Series 5 worth in total?
The wiki’s season figures add up to 211 (53 + 52 + 53 + 53), which matches its infobox; its Series 5 text says 212. The season totals are the numbers that add up.
Which car do I need for Fast and Lotus?
The 1999 Lotus Elise Series 1 Sport 190, the car Forza’s playlist hub lists for the challenge. If you do not own one, complete the Toys on the Road championship this week, which awards that Elise.
Do I need the Car Pass for the Autumn reward cars?
No. The Jaguar XKR-S GT and MINI JCW GP are Festival Playlist rewards. The Car Pass is separate and adds the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 on September 17.
Sources and update history
- Forza.net, Celebrate British Automotive in Forza Horizon 6 (September 7, 2026)
- Forza Support, FH6 Release Notes: September 7, 2026 (September 7, 2026)
- Forza.net, FH6 Festival Playlist Events and Rewards hub (read September 16, 2026)
- Forza Support, Drift Attack & gamescom FAQ (August 26, 2026)
- Forza Fandom wiki, Forza Horizon 6/Series 5 (revision of September 11, 2026)
- Forza Fandom wiki, Series 5 Summer Season (revision of September 13, 2026)
Update history: Published September 16, 2026. Facts last checked September 16, 2026 against the sources above.
