FH6 Car Tier List — Best Cars in Every Class
Forza Horizon 6 launched with 618 confirmed cars across 7 performance classes. This tier list ranks the best cars in each class based on launch-week testing, community feedback, and cross-referencing multiple sources. Note: the meta is still forming — expect shifts as more players discover and share tune builds.
Important — meta still forming
FH6 launched May 19, 2026. The community is still testing tunes and builds. Rankings here reflect the best-known picks as of launch week. Check back weekly as more data comes in.
How the class system works
FH6 uses a Performance Index (PI) system to categorize cars. A car's PI depends on its stock stats plus any upgrades. Higher PI = better performance, but PI is capped per class. Here's the full class ladder:
- D Class (100–500 PI) — Entry-level, slow, great for themed events
- C Class (501–600 PI) — Daily drivers and light sports cars
- B Class (601–700 PI) — Hot hatches, retro specials, tuner builds
- A Class (701–800 PI) — Mid-game workhorse class, most campaign races
- S1 Class (801–900 PI) — Modern supercars, late campaign
- S2 Class (901–998 PI) — Hypercars, fastest road cars
- R Class (NEW — 999 PI) — Race prototypes, Le Mans cars, track builds only
R
R Class — Race prototypes
New in FH6 · Le Mans cars, factory race builds · 999 PI cap
1
2018 Ferrari FXX-K Evo (Welcome Pack)
The top R-Class car at launch. Exceptional cornering, high downforce, and massive power. Available in the Welcome Pack (Deluxe/Premium editions).
2
Mazda #55 Mazda 787B (Barn Find #15)
The only Japanese car to ever win the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1991). Its rotary Wankel engine sounds unlike anything else in the game. Requires Gold (Master Explorer) Discover Japan stamp to unlock.
3
Pagani Huayra R
Track-focused hypercar with extreme downforce. Best for technical road circuits.
S2
S2 Class — Hypercars
901–998 PI · fastest road cars · late-game events
1
2021 Mercedes-AMG One
Tops S2 with a perfect 10 in acceleration. Superior active aerodynamics makes it dominant on technical high-speed circuits. The meta pick for S2 road racing.
2
Koenigsegg Jesko
Leads S2 in top speed. Best for long straights and speed zones. Requires careful tuning to handle correctly.
3
Lotus Evija Forza Edition
The S2 drift specialist. Wheelspin-exclusive — keep grinding for it if you're serious about drifting.
S1
S1 Class — Modern supercars
801–900 PI · workhorse class · most competitive events
1
2024 Nissan GT-R NISMO
Leads S1 with AWD traction and ~600hp. Best balance of grip and acceleration for campaign races. The go-to S1 pick for most players.
2
2022 Acura NSX Type S
Unlocked from the Mek My Day wristband event. Excellent early S1 option for Speed Zones before you get higher-rated builds.
3
2005 Ford GT (Treasure Car — Nangan)
One of the best free cars in the game. Found in Nangan as a Treasure Car — no stamps needed. Tuned properly it's a strong S1 competitor.
A
A Class — Mid-game workhorse
701–800 PI · most campaign races · highest build flexibility
1
2020 Toyota GR Supra
The ultimate adaptable A-Class platform. Can be tuned for road racing, drift, and even cross-country. Perfect for players who want one car to do everything.
2
Toyota GR GT Apex (Cover Car)
The cover car of FH6. Given to players early in progression. Strong in road racing and an excellent drift candidate.
3
Nissan GTR Extreme Skyline R32
Best for purple-tier Speed Zones in A class. AWD traction makes it more consistent than RWD alternatives on technical routes.
B
B Class — Hot hatches & retro specials
601–700 PI · themed events · best JDM tuner territory
1
Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
The icon of Japanese drifting culture. In FH6's Japan setting, this feels more at home than ever. Best B-Class drift car by a wide margin.
2
Subaru BRZ Forza Edition
Best lower-class cross-country alternative. Good handling and responsive steering for off-road events at this PI range.
General tips for every class
A properly tuned A-Class car can beat an untuned S1 in the right event. Class placement matters more than raw prestige. For cross-country, choose the Dodge Viper GTS ACR Forza Edition or Subaru BRZ FE — acceleration and handling beat top speed since you need to hold speed through corners.