Forza Horizon 6 is expanding its roster with one of Renault’s most unusual performance cars. The 1998 Renault Sport Spider is making its modern racing-game debut in FH6, bringing a lightweight, minimalist French sports car to the Horizon festival.
The Sport Spider has been notably absent from major racing games for more than two decades. Its last significant video-game appearances date back to the early 2000s, making its arrival an especially interesting addition for longtime racing fans and collectors focused on unusual Forza Horizon 6 Cars.
The 1998 Renault Sport Spider officially arrives on September 24, 2026, as part of the Series 5 “British Automotive” content update.
Despite being a French-built sports car, the Sport Spider is included in a series centered on British automotive culture, adding an unexpected twist to the update’s vehicle lineup.
The Sport Spider was designed around a simple performance philosophy: minimize weight and maximize agility. That approach is reflected in its FH6 specifications.
| Specification | Stock Value |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Mid-engine, RWD |
| Engine | 2.0L naturally aspirated inline-4 |
| Power | 145 hp |
| Torque | 137 lb-ft |
| Weight | 2,127 lbs (965 kg) |
| Performance Index | B 508 |
With just 145 horsepower, the Sport Spider isn’t intended to compete with high-powered supercars in a straight line. Its low weight, mid-engine layout and rear-wheel drive instead make it a car focused on cornering and driver involvement.
The completely roofless design also gives the Spider a distinctive appearance compared with many of the more conventional sports cars found throughout Horizon.
The Renault Sport Spider is a paid Car Pass-exclusive vehicle.
Players who own the Car Pass will automatically receive the car in their garage beginning September 24, 2026. The Car Pass is included with the Deluxe and Premium editions of Forza Horizon 6, while players with other editions can purchase it separately.
Because the Sport Spider is a Car Pass vehicle, players should not expect to obtain it through the standard festival progression or normal vehicle acquisition methods.
The Series 5 update isn’t only about adding another vehicle. It also introduces more detailed customization through advanced paint options.
The new system allows players to customize individual exterior panel pieces and body components separately. This gives FH6’s livery and personalization tools greater flexibility, particularly for players who enjoy creating highly detailed custom designs.
For the Sport Spider, the feature is a fitting addition. Its stripped-down body and distinctive construction provide plenty of opportunities for creative paint schemes and detailed liveries.
The Renault Sport Spider stands out because it isn’t another familiar supercar or high-performance icon. It is a lightweight enthusiast machine with an unusual design and a long history of being overlooked by modern racing games.
Its relatively modest stock performance should also make it an interesting platform for upgrades. Starting at B 508, players can experiment with handling, power and weight modifications to develop the car into a more competitive build.
For collectors, however, the biggest appeal may simply be having a car that has been missing from the racing-game landscape for more than 23 years.
The arrival of the 1998 Renault Sport Spider gives Forza Horizon 6 players another reason to check out Series 5. Its combination of low weight, mid-engine RWD dynamics and a distinctive roofless design makes it unlike many of the game’s conventional performance cars.
Players who own the Car Pass will be able to add it to their garages automatically when the update arrives. Those looking to expand their collections and experiment with upgrades can then determine whether the quirky French roadster is best suited to tight corners, custom builds or simply completing their FH6 collection.
The addition also demonstrates the breadth of the FH 6 Credits economy and vehicle roster: not every interesting car needs enormous horsepower to stand out. Sometimes, the most memorable additions are the rare, lightweight oddballs that bring something genuinely different to the festival.
The U4GM Team