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.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.