Best cars by class in Forza Horizon 6

Want a fast starting point for each Performance Index class without testing two hundred cars yourself? This is a per-class shortlist of early community favourites in Forza Horizon 6, from D class runabouts up to S2 hypercars and the new R class. Treat every pick as a strong starting point, not gospel: the launch meta is still settling, our in-game PI and class figures are estimates rather than dev-confirmed, and the car you enjoy will usually beat the car a list tells you to drive.

For a video tour of standout cars across the upper classes, this one is a good companion.

How classes work, quickly

Every car carries a Performance Index from 100 up, and that number sorts it into a letter class. Forza Horizon 6 retuned the ranges, so the boundaries below are different from previous Horizons:

• D, 100 to 400
• C, 401 to 500
• B, 501 to 600
• A, 601 to 700
• S1, 701 to 800
• S2, 801 to 900
• R, 901 to 998

Events lock you to a class, so the trick is owning one car you trust near the top of each range you race in. Upgrades push PI up, so a B class car can be built to the A class ceiling and back down again. The PI classes tool shows how the letters map to performance, and you can line any two candidates up with the car comparison tool before spending credits.

D and C class, the cheap and cheerful end

D and C class is where lightweight classics and small hatches live. They reward momentum and tidy lines over raw power, which makes them a great place to actually learn the handling model.

• 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata, a featherweight rear drive car that teaches balance better than almost anything.
• 1965 Mini Cooper S, nimble front drive grip for tight C class circuits.
• 1985 Peugeot 205 GTI, a hot hatch that rotates eagerly and punches above its PI.

Browse the full C class list for more, and remember that a light car you can place precisely often beats a heavier one with more power down here.

B class, the sweet spot for variety

B class (501 to 600) is wide open, with rotary coupes, AWD rally legends and friendly sports cars all viable.

• 2002 Nissan Silvia Spec-R, a balanced RWD platform that doubles as a drift base.
• 2022 Subaru BRZ and 2022 Toyota GR86, cheap, forgiving and rewarding to learn on.
• 1992 Lancia Delta HF Integrale, AWD grip that shines when a B class event mixes surfaces.

See the B class list for the full field.

A class all rounders

A class (601 to 700) is one of the most used race classes, so a dependable pick here pays off across the Festival Playlist. The 2020 Toyota GR Supra is the cleanest modern choice, with strong, predictable handling at the top of the range. The 1998 Toyota Supra RZ is the heritage favourite if you like a heavier, lairier rear drive feel.

If you want all weather traction, the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris and the 2022 Honda NSX Type S put power down cleanly on mixed surfaces. The full A class list has plenty more, and for ranked Road A picks with build targets and honorable mentions, see the Best Road A tier list.

S1 class

S1 (701 to 800) is where supercars and serious power arrive, and traction starts to separate the field. The 2024 Nissan GT-R NISMO leads many S1 lists thanks to AWD that launches and corners with confidence. The 2020 Lamborghini Huracan EVO is the planted, forgiving all rounder, while the 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R and 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 reward drivers who can manage rear drive grip.

The S1 class list covers the rest.

S2 class, putting big power down

S2 (801 to 900) rewards cars that can deploy huge power without spinning up, so aero and AWD matter more here than anywhere else. Hypercars such as the 2018 Bugatti Chiron and 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko shine on long roads and high speed routes. For something with more downforce through corners, the 2013 Ferrari LaFerrari and 2016 Pagani Huayra BC hold a line better than raw top speed merchants.

Check the S2 class list before you buy, because tuning swings results hard in this class.

R class, the new track-focused tier

R class (901 to 998) is the headline addition in Forza Horizon 6, reserved for prototypes and purpose-built race cars rather than road machines. Expect immense downforce, race tyres and braking that feels alien after S2.

• 2025 Toyota GR GT Prototype, the pictured concept-style racer.
• 1991 Mazda 787B, the rotary Le Mans icon.
• 2021 Toyota GR010 Hybrid, a modern hybrid prototype with AWD-style traction.

The R class list shows the rest of the FH6 R class field.

Pick, then tune

A list gets you to a strong starting car. Tuning gets you to a winning one. Once you have a class favourite, build it for the surface you race most, then verify the result against a rival with the car comparison tool. When a setup feels off, the tuning guide and tuning calculator will get it back on pace.

If your favourite class is dirt or you love going sideways, our best dirt and rally cars and best drift cars guides go deeper than this overview can. And when you want ranked picks rather than a shortlist, the best cars tier lists rank every published discipline and class with build PI targets, re-verified each Series reset.