Forza 3 goes gold, demo hits Marketplace on Sept. 24

Microsoft and Turn 10 have just sent word that Forza Motorsport 3 has gone gold, with time to spare to spin enough disks for the game's European and North American launch on October 23 and 27, respectively. But the racing news doesn't end there, folks. A demo for the upcoming racing sim is heading to the Xbox Live Marketplace on September 24, featuring many of the latest iteration's enhancements.

The Forza 3 demo will feature the game's new cock-pit view, refined damage model, new rewind function and even allow players to pull barrel rolls around the full Camino Viejo circuit. Forza 3's September 24 demo includes five playable vehicles:

• 2007 Porsche #80 Flying Lizard 911 GT3-RSR

• 2010 Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro

• 2009 Ferrari California

• 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR

• 2009 Mini John Cooper Works

And with a true competitive spirit, the demo will also support official leaderboards for gamers to compare their best lap times. Strap in, folks. This one is rounding its last corner before crossing store shelves.
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