Donkervoort D8 GTO Joins Forza Horizon 2 VIP Package
The Donkervoort D8 GTO will be available in the exclusive VIP Package of Forza Horizon 2, launching worldwide on September 30, 2014.
- 2014
What Happened
Donkervoort Automobielen announced that its D8 GTO has been included in the VIP Package of Forza Horizon 2 for Microsoft Xbox. The game launched worldwide on September 30, 2014, and allows players to race the GTO across Southern Europe on-road and off-road. The car is classified in class S1 as an Extreme Track Toy.
“It is a fantastic thought that, with this, our GTO can prove its speed to even more car enthusiasts across the entire world.”
Why this matters
The inclusion in a major racing game exposes the niche sports car to a global audience of enthusiasts, boosting brand awareness.
Terms in This Story
- Forza Horizon 2
- A racing video game developed by Playground Games and published by Microsoft Studios for Xbox.
- VIP Package
- A premium content pack in Forza Horizon 2 that includes exclusive cars and other benefits.
- D8 GTO
- A lightweight, high-performance sports car manufactured by Donkervoort.
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