Best Cars in Forza Horizon 6: Complete Tier List for Every Class and Race Type

Forza Horizon 6 launches with 550+ cars across seven Performance Index classes. One of those classes is brand new: R Class has never appeared in a Forza Horizon game before. 

Picking the wrong car costs more than a race here. The Japanese Alps have proper mountain touge passes, rural Hokkaido is open cross-country dirt. A Lamborghini that destroys a street race will struggle badly when the surface changes.

This tier list covers every class (R Class included), plus the best pick for each race discipline.

🏎 What Are the Car Classes in Forza Horizon 6?

Forza Horizon 6 uses seven Performance Index (PI) classes to grop its 550+ cars (lowest to highest):

1. D
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. S1
6. S2
7. R (new)

PI is calculated from top speed, handling, acceleration, braking, and launch. Your class determines which events you can enter – but not your tuning potential.

Every car in Forza Horizon 6 carries a PI rating between 100 and 999+. Tune a stock B-class car to 750 PI and it becomes an A-class car. Class placement is dynamic, not fixed.

The R Class didn't exist in Forza Horizon 5. It was created specifically to house modern track-focused hypercars and prototype-spec vehicles that exceed the S2 ceiling. They're FIA-grade machines built for purpose-designed circuit sections and high-speed corridors across Japan.

👑 What Are the Best R Class Cars in Forza Horizon 6?

The best R Class cars in FH6 are:

1. 2025 Ferrari F80 (1,200 hp hybrid, confirmed R Class flagship)
2. 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie (1,000+ hp NA V12, F1-derived aerodynamics)
3. 2025 Toyota GR GT Prototype (FH6's cover car)

R Class is the headline addition to FH6's class structure. These are the most expensive, most extreme vehicles in the game. Track-ready prototypes and hypercars that no FIA-grade event restriction was designed to contain. In any open PI event, they win.

1. 2025 Ferrari F80: R Class Handling and Speed Benchmark

The 2025 Ferrari F80 produces 1,200 hp from a twin-turbocharged V6 mated to three electric motors. It shares this hybrid layout with the Ferrari LaFerrari but it has it tuned for a different character. The F80 is built around high aerodynamic downforce at circuit speeds and precise torque delivery at mid-corner, which is exactly what FH6's track-circuit zones reward.

On Japan's mountain touge sections, that aero balance separates the F80 from the Valkyrie. It doesn't just go fast. It corners with discipline, which matters across FH6's mix of narrow switchbacks and high-speed coastal roads.

Spec:

• ~1,200 hp
• Twin-turbo V6 + three electric motors
• 0–60 under 2.5 seconds
• Top speed 220+ mph

2. 2023 Aston Martin Valkyrie: F1-Derived R Class Alternative

The Valkyrie, co-developed with Red Bull Racing's Formula 1 engineering team, produces 1,000+ hp from a naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12. That engine screams. Red Bull's F1 engineers specified it to rev like a race car and deliver power in a way no road-going production engine does.

Choose the Valkyrie when you want to feel every input at the edge of the performance envelope.

Spec:

• ~1,000+ hp
• NA 6.5L V12
• F1-derived aerodynamics
• High-speed corner specialist

3. 2025 Toyota GR GT Prototype: FH6 Cover Car and R Class Entry Point

The 2025 Toyota GR GT Prototype is FH6's cover car. It's a purpose-built racing prototype wearing Toyota's GR badge, which means genuine track pedigree without the brutality of the Valkyrie or the cost ceiling of the F80.

The GT Prototype handles FH6's terrain variety confidently across all conditions. If you're spending your first R Class credits, this is the sensible place to start.

Take a closer look at what it's capable of in this video by MotoGamesTV:

Spec:

• Prototype-spec performance
• Excellent all-round handling

🥇 What Are the Best S2 Class Hypercars in Forza Horizon 6?

The best S2 class cars in FH6 are:

1. Koenigsegg Jesko (1,600 hp, 300+ mph top speed, dominant on Japan's coastal highways)
2. Hennessey Venom F5 (1,817 hp, pure straight-line specialist)
3. Koenigsegg Gemera (1,700 hp hybrid, best S2 all-rounder for mixed race disciplines)

S2 is the sweet spot for competitive play. These are hypercars with unrestricted performance, capable of dominating open-class events without the commitment required by R Class vehicles.

1. Koenigsegg Jesko: S2 Speed and Corner Rotation Benchmark

The Koenigsegg Jesko holds the top speed record for any Forza Horizon title under equivalent tuning, exceeding 300 mph in Forza Horizon 5. FH6's Japan map has the long coastal highways north of Tokyo where that 1,600 hp and 9-speed multi-clutch transmission actually matter. S2 competitors don't keep up.

What most players don't expect: the Jesko also corners. Koenigsegg's active rear-wheel steering system adjusts rear wheel angle at speed to improve rotation, giving it handling precision you don't normally get in a hypercar at this price bracket.

Fast in a straight line, usable through corners. That combination is why it's the S2 benchmark.

Here's a look at Jesko by LunarGaming:

Spec:

• 1,600 hp
• 9-speed multi-clutch transmission
• 300+ mph with tuning

2. Hennessey Venom F5: Highest Power Output in S2

The Hennessey Venom F5 enters FH6 with 1,817 hp from a twin-turbocharged 6.6-litre V8 producing 1,268 lb-ft of torque. This is the highest power output of any vehicle confirmed in the game's launch roster.

Hennessey Performance Engineering built the Venom F5 to target the 311 mph (500 km/h) outright top speed record. That purpose shapes everything about how it drives in FH6's S2 class.

On long straights, nothing touches it. On technical corners, it demands everything you have. It is not the forgiving hypercar. It is the fastest one on an open road.

Spec:

• 1,817 hp
• Twin-turbo 6.6L V8
• 1,268 lb-ft torque
• Purpose-built single-seat hypercar

3. Koenigsegg Gemera: Best S2 All-Rounder for Mixed Disciplines

The Koenigsegg Gemera is a four-seat hybrid Mega-GT making its Forza Horizon debut in FH6. It produces 1,700 hp from a hybrid V8, but the thing that sets it apart in S2 isn't peak power. It's that the Gemera actually works across every race discipline.

Cross-country stages, road-to-dirt transitions, technical circuits: it handles all of it without falling apart. The Jesko and Venom F5 are faster in the right conditions. The Gemera is faster across all of them.

Spec:

• ~1,700 hp
• Hybrid V8
• 4 seats (unique in S2)
• 0–60 under 2 seconds

Budget Alternative: Ferrari LaFerrari / McLaren P1 / Porsche 918 Spyder

Ah, the Holy Trinity hypercars. The Porsche 918 is the most balanced. The LaFerrari has the most aggressive power delivery. The McLaren P1 delivers the best all-round hybrid system. Any of the three competes comfortably across S2 events at a fraction of the Jesko's acquisition cost.

💪 What Are the Best S1 Class Cars in Forza Horizon 6?

The best S1 class cars in FH6 are:

1. Porsche 911 GT1 Road Car (ground-effect aerodynamics, ~544 hp)
2. McLaren Senna (800 kg downforce, 800 hp twin-turbo V8)
3. Ferrari 488 Pista (the recommended S1 entry point)

S1 is where most competitive multiplayer happens. The 900 PI cap keeps the field close. Stock exotic supercars run alongside heavily tuned sports cars, and on Japan's technical circuits, the tuning choice often beats the car choice. It's the bracket that rewards knowing what you're doing.

1. Porsche 911 GT1 Road Car: S1 Circuit Specialist

The Porsche 911 GT1 Road Car, confirmed in FH6, is a GT racing homologation special from the late 1990s. Porsche had to produce a road-legal version of its Le Mans racer to satisfy FIA GT1 class rules (which is a fancy way of saying they put number plates on a race car and sent it to customers). In S1, the GT1's aerodynamic profile gives it a genuine handling edge in circuit events.

Japan's FH6 map runs on corner speed more than raw power on technical circuits. The Porsche 911 GT1 Road Car, with its 3.2L flat-six producing ~544 hp and full ground-effect aerodynamic package, is exactly the right tool for that.

Spec:

• 3.2L flat-six
• ~544 hp
• Ground-effect aerodynamics

2. McLaren Senna: S1 Downforce Leader

The McLaren Senna is named after Ayrton Senna because McLaren stripped every comfort feature from it and built it purely around lap time. That's not mere marketing.

It generates 800 kg of aerodynamic downforce, more than any production McLaren before or since. On FH6's Japan map, that downforce piles on through touge switchbacks and holds the car flat at high speed.

Spec:

• Twin-turbo V8
• ~800 hp
• 800 kg downforce
• 2.8 seconds 0–60

3. Ferrari 488 Pista: Recommended S1 Entry Point

The Ferrari 488 Pista sits at the accessible end of S1: it doesn't punish mistakes like the Senna does, it has more feel than a comparable German sports car, and it stays competitive on every surface FH6 throws at you. For players stepping up from A Class into S1 for the first time, start here.

Budget Alternative: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Series

A heavily tuned Lancer Evolution offers real S1 competitiveness, particularly in mixed-surface events. The Evo's AWD system and rally engineering background mean it was built for exactly the kind of road-to-dirt FH6's Japan setting throws at you.

💎 What Are the Best A Class Cars in Forza Horizon 6?

The best A Class cars in FH6 are:

1. 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (212 mph top speed, twin-turbo V6, dominant on fast road circuits)
2. 1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport (quad-turbo V12, AWD, 603 hp)
3. Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (stock ~770 PI, AWD, tunable to 800 PI)

A Class is where you spend most of the early campaign. Wristband events run here regularly, the car variety is wide (supercars, tuned sports cars, JDM icons) and the Japan map's A Class events cover every discipline. Like it or not, you'll get to know this bracket well.

1. 1993 Jaguar XJ220: A Class Speed and Stability Leader

The 1993 Jaguar XJ220 held the production car top speed record from 1992 to 1994 at 212 mph, set by its twin-turbocharged V6 producing approximately 550 hp. In FH6's A Class bracket, it still drives with that same attitude: big rear-wheel-drive power, high-speed stability, not much forgiveness if you get it wrong.

The XJ220's terrain in FH6 is Tokyo's faster road sections and Japan's coastal highway sprint routes. On events with long straights, it pulls away from technically superior handlers that never get to use their advantage.

Spec:

• Twin-turbo V6
• ~550 hp
• 212 mph top speed
• 4.4 seconds 0–60

2. 1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport: A Class AWD All-Rounder

The 1992 Bugatti EB110 Super Sport carries a quad-turbocharged 3.5-litre V12 producing 603 hp. It briefly held the production car speed record before the XJ220 took it. What the EB110 SS has that the XJ220 doesn't is AWD traction through a mid-engined layout, which makes it the better balanced car on a mixed event.

The XJ220 is the fast road pick. The EB110 SS is the pick when the event demands speed and control in equal measure.

Spec:

• Quad-turbo 3.5L V12
• ~603 hp
• AWD
• Mid-engined layout

3. Nissan Skyline GT-R R34: A Class Thematic Flagship for Japan

There's a reason the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 carries more meaning in Forza Horizon 6 than in any previous game. FH6 is set in Japan, the exact country where Nissan built and sold the R34 GT-R between 1998 and 2002. The setting and the car were made for each other.

Stock PI on the R34 sits in the 750–780 range, giving you 20–50 PI of tuning room before the 800 class ceiling. The ATTESA E-TS AWD system and RB26DETT twin-turbo straight-six make it competitive across every race discipline, not just road circuits.

Spec:

• Twin-turbo RB26DETT
• 280 hp stock
• AWD

Budget Alternative: Honda Civic Type R (EK9 or FK8)

Neither Civic generation tops a Jaguar XJ220 at speed, but front-wheel drive precision on Japan's narrow mountain roads, particularly in technical A Class circuit events, makes them competitive when events favour agility over power.

👍 What Are the Best B Class Cars in Forza Horizon 6?

The best B Class cars in FH6 are:

1. 2023 Lotus Emira (supercharged 3.5L V6, ~400 hp, mid-engine RWD)
2. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C5 (LS6 V8, ~405 hp)
3. 1989 Nissan Silvia K's (tunable SR20DET, drift icon).

B Class gets overlooked. Most players rush through it on the way to A and S1. That's a mistake. Wristband qualification events run here regularly, and the car variety in this tier is wider than any other class in the game.

1. 2023 Lotus Emira: B Class Driver's Car

The 2023 Lotus Emira is Lotus's first new sports car in 11 years, built around a mid-mounted, Toyota-sourced 3.5L supercharged V6 producing approximately 400 hp through a rear-wheel-drive layout.

It's not the fastest B Class car on a straight. What it does is talk to the driver. Every bit of grip, every weight shift, every edge of traction comes through clearly. Multiple community pre-launch discussions rank it as the best B Class car in FH6, which tracks with what it does in the real world.

Across Japan's B Class events, the Emira's handling balance holds up on every surface. It's the right car if you want to actually enjoy B Class rather than just pass through it.

Spec:

• Supercharged 3.5L V6
• ~400 hp
• Mid-engine, RWD

2. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C5: B Class Sleeper Pick

The 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 C5 is the B Class car that surprises other players. At stock PI it sits comfortably within the class limits, and its LS6 5.7-litre V8 delivers approximately 405 hp, more raw power than most B Class competitors expect from what looks like a classic American sports car from 2002.

The C5 Z06's strength is high-speed stability and top-end acceleration. On FH6's faster B Class road circuits along Japan's coastal highways, the Corvette is devastatingly quick for its credit cost.

Spec:

• LS6 5.7L V8
• ~405 hp
• RWD

3. 1989 Nissan Silvia K's: Best B Class Starter Car

The 1989 Nissan Silvia K's, one of three starter cars in Forza Horizon 6, carries the SR20DET turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that powered Japan's street-racing and drift scene throughout the 1990s.

In FH6's B Class, stock SR20DET output of approximately 175 hp puts the Silvia at roughly 600–620 PI stock, leaving 80+ PI of tuning room before hitting the 700 class ceiling, enough to build a proper competition setup before stepping up to A Class.

Spec:

• Turbocharged SR20DET
• ~175 hp stock
• RWD

Budget Alternative: 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205

The other JDM starter choice. The ST205's turbocharged 3S-GTE engine and AWD system punch above their weight in mixed-surface events. Game Informer's April 2026 hands-on preview specifically highlighted the Celica's performance in rally events. Don't overlook it.

🤔 Which Race Type Demands Which Car in Forza Horizon 6?

Performance Index class determines event eligibility, but race discipline determines which car attributes win within that class.

A 950 PI S2 car set up for street racing acceleration will lose to a 950 PI S2 car set up for cross-country AWD traction on the same PI-restricted cross-country event. Same PI, wrong car. Here's the pick for each of FH6's four main disciplines.

Best Street Racing Cars

Street racing in FH6 is about acceleration off tight corners, not top speed, and Daikoku Parking Area's urban circuit layout punishes anything that can't change direction quickly. The Nissan Silvia K's (B Class) and the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 (A Class) are the natural picks. Both were born from Japan's street racing scene and they drive like it.

At S2 and above, the Koenigsegg Jesko works. Its 300 mph top speed is irrelevant on city streets, but nothing in S2 matches its acceleration off the line.

Best Off-Road Cars

Japan's off-road sections, particularly in northern rural areas and around the mountain ranges, demand AWD, adequate ride height, and suspension that absorbs elevation changes without bottoming out.

1970 GMC Jimmy (D/C Class): Confirmed as the Playground Games-provided vehicle for off-road Horizon qualifier events. Slow, but built for exactly this: early-game off-road progression before you can afford something better.

Lamborghini Huracán Evo (A/S1 Class): The counterintuitive high-PI pick. The Huracán Evo's AWD system and generous ground clearance deliver competitive off-road performance at higher PI after suspension tuning.

Audi RS5 (A Class): For cross-country events with mixed surfaces, the RS5's quattro AWD system delivers the best road-to-off-road transition balance in the class.

Best Cross-Country Cars

Cross-country events in FH6 combine off-road dirt stages with tarmac transitions. The winning car is the one that doesn't surrender half its speed when the surface changes.

The Koenigsegg Gemera at S2 delivers both: hybrid torque provides instant response on loose surfaces, and four-wheel drive handles the mixed conditions. The Gemera is the cross-country pick if class restrictions allow it.

At A Class, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII is the cross-country specialist. The Evo was built for World Rally Championship stages from 1993 to 2002, seven seasons of exactly the kind of mixed-surface, elevation-change racing that FH6's Japan cross-country routes replicate. No AWD competitor in A Class matches it for traction confidence.

Best Sprint Cars

Sprint races run point-to-point across Japan's most dramatic roads (mountain descents, coastal blasts, urban cuts) and the car that wins is usually the one with the highest top speed that can still hold a line through corners.

The Ferrari F80 (R Class) is the definitive sprint car where class restrictions allow. The Porsche 911 GT1 Road Car (S1) is the best sprint pick within tighter restrictions. For A Class sprints, the Jaguar XJ220 takes over. Japan's sprint routes tend toward longer straights where 212 mph of top speed turns into a gap no technical-handling rival closes.

ℹ️ Frequently Asked Questions About Cars in Forza Horizon 6

What is the fastest car in Forza Horizon 6?

The Koenigsegg Jesko is the fastest car in Forza Horizon 6 for straight-line top speed, based on confirmed S2 Class placement and a real-world performance specification exceeding 300 mph under optimal tuning, a benchmark the Jesko established in Forza Horizon 5 under equivalent configurations. The Hennessey Venom F5 (1,817 hp, twin-turbo 6.6L V8) is the Jesko's closest S2 competitor for outright speed. The Ferrari F80 in R Class exceeds both in circuit performance, but competes in a separate event category from S2.

What is the best car in each class in FH6?

Based on confirmed vehicles and April 2026 preview data: R Class: Ferrari F80 | S2: Koenigsegg Jesko | S1: Porsche 911 GT1 Road Car | A: Jaguar XJ220 or Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 | B: 2023 Lotus Emira | C/D: Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 / 1970 GMC Jimmy. These picks will be verified and updated on May 15, 2026 Early Access launch day.

How many cars are in FH6?

Playground Games confirmed 550+ cars at FH6 launch. The unofficial community-maintained list reached 577 confirmed vehicles as of April 20, 2026, making FH6's day-one roster the largest in Forza Horizon franchise history.

What are the best starter cars in FH6?

Forza Horizon 6 offers three confirmed starter cars: the 1989 Nissan Silvia K's (B Class street pick), the 1994 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205 (B Class rally specialist), and the 1970 GMC Jimmy (D/C Class off-road). For most players, the Silvia K's is the strongest early-game choice. It competes in B Class from the start, with 80+ PI of SR20DET tuning headroom.

What is R Class in FH6 and how do I unlock it?

R Class is a new performance bracket in Forza Horizon 6, never present in a previous Horizon title. It houses track-focused hypercars with PI ratings above 999. R Class event access unlocks through FH6's wristband progression system. The FH6 Wristband Guide has the full unlock requirements for each tier.

R Class vs S2 in FH6: which should you target first?

Target S2 first. S2 hypercars like the Koenigsegg Jesko and Gemera are cheaper to acquire, available earlier in the wristband progression, and eligible for more events than R Class cars. R Class vehicles are restricted to R-specific events, which represent a smaller share of FH6's total roster. Build S2 first, then treat R Class as a specialisation.

Are budget cars competitive in FH6 online events?

Yes. In PI-restricted events, budget cars compete on equal footing. FH6 online events cap PI by class, which means a well-tuned Honda Civic Type R (A Class) competes directly against a stock Jaguar XJ220 in an A-capped event. The savings from a budget car typically fund tuning upgrades that matter more than the base car's cost.

How do I get enough credits to buy these cars?

The most expensive cars in this list (Koenigsegg Jesko, Ferrari F80, Aston Martin Valkyrie) will cost multiple millions of in-game credits. To skip the grind entirely, ArmadaBoost's FH6 credits service delivers credits fast, with 4.8 stars from 3,600+ verified Trustpilot reviews.

🚀 Want All These Cars Without the Grind?

The cars at the top of this tier list (Koenigsegg Jesko, Ferrari F80, Aston Martin Valkyrie) will cost millions of credits to acquire on day one. Building that credit stack through normal gameplay takes weeks.