FH6 Car Tier List — Best Cars for Every Class & Discipline
Forza Horizon 6 launched with 618 cars. Most of them will sit in your garage collecting dust. This tier list is the 30-40 cars you'll actually use — the ones topping Rivals leaderboards, winning Horizon Open races, and dominating seasonal championships.
All recommendations are cross-referenced across Eurogamer, Games.gg, eGamersWorld, Reddit community consensus, and top YouTube creators (MitchCactus, Johnson Racing, HokiHoshi). These aren't opinions — they're the cars you'll see on podiums.
How to Use This Tier List
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|
| 🥇 | S-Tier — Dominant. The meta pick. Build this first. |
| 🥈 | A-Tier — Competitive. Wins races. Slightly less dominant. |
| 🥉 | B-Tier — Viable. Fun. Budget alternative or specialist. |
"Best Class" = the PI class where this car is most competitive. You can build cars to any class, but these are their sweet spots.
Road / Street Racing
Road racing is the main competitive discipline. These cars win circuit races, street sprints, and Horizon Open.
R-Class (PI 901-998) — Track Prototypes
| Rank | Car | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 2018 Ferrari FXX-K EVO | Most consistent all-rounder. Perfect braking. Corners like it's on rails. The meta R-class pick. | Welcome Pack (DLC) |
| 🥈 | 2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro | Highest handling stat in class. Unmatched on tight circuits. | 4,200,000 CR Autoshow or Collection Journal reward |
| 🥉 | 1991 Mazda #55 787B | Le Mans legend. Rotary scream. Barn Find — worth the grind. | Gold Stamp (Master Explorer, 20,000 pts) |
S2-Class (PI 801-900) — Hypercars
| Rank | Car | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 2021 Mercedes-AMG One | 10/10 acceleration. Best all-round S2. Dominates mixed events. | 2,800,000 CR or free if you have FH5 save data |
| 🥈 | 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko | Top speed king. Speed traps, zones, highway racing. | 3,000,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥉 | 2020 Lotus Evija FE | Forza Edition with beyond-S2 grip. Wheelspin exclusive. | Wheelspin (rare) |
S1-Class (PI 701-800) — Most Popular Online
| Rank | Car | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 2024 Nissan GT-R NISMO | AWD, 600hp. Dominates Touge and Street. The community's #1 S1 pick. | 270,000 CR or free from Touge & Street Rivals Journal |
| 🥈 | 2023 Lamborghini Revuelto | Free S1 hypercar. Plug-and-play competitive. | Free from Road Racing discipline progression |
| 🥉 | 2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S | Highest stock speed in class (7.8 Speed / 10 Launch). Harder to drive but faster at the limit. | 210,000 CR Autoshow |
A-Class (PI 601-700) — The Workhorse
| Rank | Car | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 2020 Toyota GR Supra | Modern JDM all-rounder. Handles road, drift, and street equally well. | 55,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥈 | 2023 Honda Civic Type R | FWD budget king. Superb handling, cheap, and a Journal reward. | 35,000 CR or free from Aftermarket Cars |
| 🥉 | 2005 Ford GT | American icon. Balanced, predictable, easy to drive fast. | 200,000 CR Autoshow |
B-Class (PI 501-600)
| Rank | Car | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 1969 Toyota 2000GT | Ultra-lightweight. Barn Find with perfect B-class handling. | Barn Find (Sightseer Stamp, 2,500 pts) |
| 🥈 | 1991 Honda Beat | Kei car that punches way above its weight. | 20,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥉 | 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | The answer is always Miata. Lightweight, perfect 50/50 balance. | 25,000 CR Autoshow |
Drift
| Rank | Car | Best Class | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex FE | S1 | Forza Edition drift angel. Massive angle, easy control. The holy grail. | 5,000 Collection Journal pts (Master Explorer) |
| 🥈 | 2020 Formula Drift #151 Toyota GR Supra | S1 | Competition-spec. 1,000+ HP. Easiest to drift at high speed. | 150,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥉 | 1997 Mazda RX-7 | A | Community favorite. Rotary + perfect weight distribution = drifting perfection. | 35,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥉 | 1998 Toyota Supra RZ | A | Quintessential JDM drift car. Needs minimal upgrades to slide beautifully. | 38,000 CR Autoshow |
Budget pick: 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex (non-FE) — 30,000 CR, D class stock. Perfect for learning.
Drag Racing
| Rank | Car | Best Class | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition R35 FE | S2/X | 10/10 Speed, Acceleration, and Launch. 3,000+ HP buildable. Undisputed drag king. | Wheelspin (rare) or Auction House |
| 🥈 | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata FE | S2 | Lightest FE car. Unmatched power-to-weight. Wheelie machine. | Wheelspin |
| 🥉 | 2020 Toyota GR Supra (built) | S1 | 1,600 HP drag build possible. Dominates Cash Days events. | 55,000 CR + upgrades |
Budget pick: 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat — 75,000 CR, massive engine with drag build potential.
Dirt / Rally
| Rank | Car | Best Class | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR | B | The dirt king. Our go-to for every dirt championship. | 30,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥈 | 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI | B | The Evo's eternal rival. Slightly better on loose surfaces. | 30,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥉 | 1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16 | C | Group B legend. Mid-engine AWD. Rally pedigree. | 100,000 CR or Wheelspin |
Cross Country
| Rank | Car | Best Class | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 2016 Jeep Trailcat | A | Unstoppable off-road. Huge suspension travel. Feels like a tank. | 70,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥈 | 2014 Ford #11 Rockstar F-150 Trophy Truck | A | Purpose-built. Handles jumps like a dream. | 200,000 CR |
| 🥉 | 2022 Subaru BRZ FE | A | Unexpected off-road monster. Buy from the snowy resort. | 450,000 CR Aftermarket Car (Sotoyama Ski Resort) |
| 🥉 | 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro FE | A | Wheelie machine. Hilarious and genuinely fast. | Wheelspin |
Touge (Mountain Pass Racing)
| Rank | Car | Best Class | Why | How to Get |
|---|
| 🥇 | 1982 Mazda RX-7 | A | Light, responsive, perfect for mountain passes. | 35,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥈 | 1998 Toyota Supra RZ | A | The Touge icon. Tuned right, it dances through hairpins. | 38,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥉 | 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI GSR | A | AWD confidence on narrow guardrail roads. | 28,000 CR Autoshow |
| 🥉 | 2024 Nissan GT-R NISMO | S1 | Same car that dominates street racing. AWD grip is a lifesaver on wet mountain passes. | 270,000 CR |
Fastest Cars (Overall)
| Car | Top Speed | Best For |
|---|
| 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition R35 FE | 450+ km/h (tuned) | Drag racing, speed traps, speed zones |
| 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko | 480+ km/h (tuned) | Highway speed, top speed runs |
| 2021 Mercedes-AMG One | 380+ km/h | Mixed events — fast AND handles |
| 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata FE | 400+ km/h (tuned) | Drag racing sleeper |
Best Cars by Budget
Under 30,000 CR
| Car | Class | Best For |
|---|
| 1991 Honda Beat | B | Road racing |
| 1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata | B | All-round |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR | B | Rally / Dirt |
| 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI | B | Rally |
Under 75,000 CR
| Car | Class | Best For |
|---|
| 2016 Jeep Trailcat | A | Cross Country |
| 2020 Toyota GR Supra | A | Road / Drift |
| 2023 Honda Civic Type R | A | Road (FWD) |
| 1997 Mazda RX-7 | A | Drift |
Free Cars (No Credits Required)
| Car | How |
|---|
| Mercedes-AMG One (S2) | FH5 loyalty reward |
| Lamborghini Revuelto (S1) | Road Racing progression |
| Nissan GT-R NISMO (S1) | Touge & Street Rivals Journal |
| All 15 Barn Find cars | Discover Japan Stamps |
| All 9 Treasure Cars | Festival Playlist clues |
| Up to 6 Loyalty cars | Owned previous Forza Horizon games |
Cars to Avoid (Trap Buys)
| Car | Why Skip It |
|---|
| Bugatti Chiron (3,500,000 CR) | Too heavy for its class. Outperformed by Jesko at half the price for speed, and AMG One for handling. |
| Lamborghini Centenario (2,300,000 CR) | Sounds amazing. Handles like a boat. Outclassed by the Revuelto — which is free. |
| Any 10,000,000+ CR Autoshow car (pre-FH6 economy) | Wait. The meta isn't settled. Don't blow 10M on a car that might be outclassed next week. |
What About the Other 580 Cars?
FH6 has 618 cars. This tier list covers the ~35 most competitive ones. The remaining 580+ cars fall into three categories:
- Fun cars — Not meta, but enjoyable to drive (classics, oddballs, JDM icons)
- Collector cars — Valuable for Car Collection completion, not racing
- Garage filler — You'll get them from Wheelspins and never drive them
That's not a bad thing. FH6 is a car culture game first, racing sim second. Drive what makes you happy. But when you need to win, use this list.
Tier list updated for FH6 Series 1 meta (May 31, 2026). Rankings will shift as the competitive community discovers new builds and patches adjust car stats. We'll update this article throughout Series 1 and beyond.
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