Forza Horizon 6 Best Drag Cars

Forza Horizon 6 Best Drag Cars Quick Overview:

1. Best drag cars in Forza Horizon 6: Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) Forza Edition, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Forza Edition, Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition, Hennessey Venom F5, Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3
2. Nissan GT-R Black Edition FE and Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro FE are specifically made for drag racing
3. The cheapest car for drag races is the Toyota Supra RZ 1998
4. The most expensive drag race car is Koenigsegg Jesko 2020
5. To make a good drag race build, start with drag tires, lower the car's weight, and focus on the quarter mile for gearing.

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Best Cars for Drag Races in Forza Horizon 6

Drag races are about sticky asphalt, massive tires, insane speed, and using parachutes for breaking. I’m sure that the fans of drag races will not like this intro, but as a guy who’s seen drag races IRL, those are the things that stood out the most to me.

I’ve looked through numerous sources online and talked to other FH players, trying to identify the best cars that can be turned into drag monsters. And I believe I have found 10 cars that fit the bill. Here they are:

Car	Class / PI	Price
Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) Forza Edition 2012	S2 / 850	750,000 CR
Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Forza Edition 2019	R / 998	500,000 CR
Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition 1994	S2 / 850	500,000 CR
Hennessey Venom F5 2021	S2 / 870	2,050,000 CR
Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 1982	B / 550	Barn Find
Koenigsegg Jesko 2020	S2 / 899	3,500,000 CR
Mercedes-AMG ONE 2021	S2 / 900	2,800,000 CR
Toyota Supra RZ 1998	B / 526	60,000 CR
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 2020	S1 / 734	125,000 CR
Dodge Charger R/T 1969	C / 417	224,000 CR

Price-wise, we have some nice diversity here. You got some extremely cheap cars, such as the iconic 1998 Toyota Supra, and some insanely expensive cars like the 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko. And if you also would like to check out the best cars for drifting, check out my other article. Anyway, let’s take a look at each of these a little closer.

Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) Forza Edition 2012

The Nissan GT-R Black Edition Forza Edition is the safest drag pick on this list. It is not just a fast GT-R with better numbers. It is a pre-tuned drag car with all-wheel drive, drag tires, and an exclusive drag chute, so the whole car feels built around straight-line speed from the start. On the other hand, this means that you don’t really get a lot of options to customize. I mean, all you can really do is change the rims, but the rest of the usual parts that you can replace or upgrade can’t be on this one.

But it’s a good thing in this case. The GT-R FE has a performance rating of S2 850 and comes with 10.0 Speed, 10.0 Acceleration, and 10.0 Launch, which is exactly what you want for drag racing. It also has 2790 bhp and 2287 lb-ft of torque, which makes it one of the most absurd cars in FH6 on paper. Just to put it into perspective, this beast goes a quarter-mile in ~6 seconds! The AWD layout helps it put that power down cleanly, so it is much easier to trust off the line than many RWD hypercars.

The only problem is getting a hold of this rocket on wheels. You can’t just buy it from the Autoshow, since it comes from Wheelspins, Super Wheelspins, or the Auction House. So, you gotta get lucky. But if you get one, it will be one of the first cars you try for drag races and Drag Meets.

Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Forza Edition 2019

The Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Forza Edition is a pickup truck turned into a drag racing star. In FH6, you get a version of Tacoma, a heavy-duty vehicle that comes with a ridiculous R 998 rating, and enough grip and power to beat other cars in this list.

The main reason it works is simple: it leaves the line extremely well. IGN lists it with 10.0 Acceleration and 10.0 Launch, while GameRant tested it at the Irowaka Quarter Mile Drag Meet and got some incredible times before and after upgrades. That matters more than raw top speed on short strips, where the first few seconds decide most races. It also has strong braking and handling for something this large, which makes it less clumsy than you would expect.

The downside is that it is tied to the VIP Membership DLC. So, you can’t really get it in any other way, can’t even put it on the auction for others to buy. Still, as a pure drag pick, it deserves a very high spot because it is one of the best short-strip rocket cars found so far.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition 1994

The Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition is a crazy little build for drag racing. I swear, Miata probably has the most amount of truly deranged builds IRL and in games. I’ve seen it turned into an off-roader, a buggy, a rally car, a time attack, and now a drag racer.

The regular 1994 MX-5 is known as a light, simple, rear-wheel-drive roadster, but the Forza Edition version offers something that’s poking out of the hood.

This Miata FE has an S2 850 rating. It is still a rear-wheel-drive. You’re looking at the 9.4 Speed with a perfect 10.0 Acceleration stat. That makes it much faster than the car’s small-roadster image suggests. Basically, the FE builds houses with an exposed V10 engine, with the twin turbos sitting in place of the headlights. It’s got 746 KW power, 1200 N · m Torque, weighs 950kg, and has 8.28 displacement.

This is the car I would frame as the community favorite rather than calling it “meta”. Its a fun little ride, and you can definitely get some results in drag races if you commit to it.

Hennessey Venom F5 2021

The Hennessey Venom F5 is the high-end speed pick on this list. It is not the easiest car to drive, and it is not as forgiving as the GT-R FE, but you got to have that raw power to win races. It is one of the fastest cars in the world, after all. If you want to see more cars like this, check out my best cars guide for Forza Horizon 6.

The numbers are the main reason this car is on my list. The Venom F5 uses a 6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 1817 bhp and 1193 lb-ft of torque, which is wild even by FH6 standards. It sits at S2 870 with a perfect 10.0 Speed stat, 8.0 Handling, 6.5 Acceleration, and 7.0 Launch. That stat spread tells you exactly what kind of car this is. It is built for high speeds, not effortless off-the-line grip. Since it is mid-engined and rear-wheel drive, it needs more tuning and throttle control than an AWD drag car.

I would use the Venom F5 for longer drag races and highway drives. If you want to make a proper hypercar drag build, the Hennessey Venom is for you. It costs 2,050,000 CR from the Autoshow and can also appear through Wheelspins or the Auction House, so it is expensive, but not as annoying to chase as a Wheelspin-only Forza Edition car.

Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 1982

The Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 is the classic tuning pick on this list. It is not here because its stock stats are good. I mean, don’t get me wrong, the 911 has iconic looks, but it's still a cow on ice. It is here because the car has the right ingredients for a strong drag build once you start upgrading it.

In stock form, the 911 Turbo 3.3 uses a 3.3-liter turbocharged flat-six with 296 bhp and 304 lb-ft of torque. It is rear-engined, rear-wheel drive, and weighs 2866 lbs, so there is plenty of weight sitting over the driven wheels. That can help it launch better than expected in a straight line, but it also explains why older 911s have a reputation for being tricky. Turbo lag and rear weight bias can make the car feel unstable if you treat it like a modern AWD performance car.

That makes the 911 Turbo 3.3 a more technical drag choice than something like the GT-R FE or Tacoma FE. It needs upgrades and tuning so it can be turned into a good drag car, but that is what makes it fun. It is a classic Porsche with a difficult personality, tuning potential, and enough character to stand out from the obvious hypercar picks. By the way, since its a Barn Find car, check out my guide on how to unlock all Barn Find cars.

 

 

Koenigsegg Jesko 2020

 

The Koenigsegg Jesko is the car for long-distance races on this list. It is not here because it has the fastest start or the easiest drag handling. It is here because once the car gets moving, very few things in FH6 can keep up with it on a long enough straight.

The Jesko uses a 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 1280 bhp and 883 lb-ft of torque in its Forza version. It sits at S2 899 with 10.0 Speed, 9.1 Handling, 6.5 Acceleration, and 7.0 Launch. That stat spread makes it different from the GT-R FE or Tacoma FE. Those cars are built to be the fastest at 0 to 60, while the Jesko is more about top-end speed and keeping momentum at absurd numbers. Its mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout also means it needs a proper tune before it's best suited for drag races.

So yeah, this is a supercar for long drives in a straight line. It might not have the quickest 0 to 60, but you just can’t catch it on a long straight line.

Mercedes-AMG ONE 2021

 

The Mercedes-AMG ONE is the Formula 1 tech pick on this list. It is not the top-speed car here, but it has one major advantage for drag racing: all-wheel drive with a perfect 10.0 Acceleration stat. That makes it much easier to launch than most rear-wheel-drive hypercars.

The AMG ONE uses a 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid V6 with 877 bhp and 535 lb-ft of torque in FH6. It sits at S2 900, with 8.5 Speed, 8.7 Handling, 10.0 Acceleration, and 9.4 Launch. That stat spread makes it much more balanced than something like the Jesko or Venom F5. It does not rely only on top speed. Although, it is fast, don’t get me wrong. But going from 0 to the top speed is why you’d pick this car. I mean, you’re definitely not gonna be called “grandma” driving this spaceship.

The AMG ONE seems like the perfect fit for this kind of race. It may not have the same ridiculous drag identity out of the box as the GT-R FE, and it does not have the same long-distance ceiling as the Jesko, but it is easier to trust across more races. It is especially useful if you want an S2 car that can handle drag races without feeling useless in other events. Its loyalty unlock also makes it a nice reward for players coming from Forza Horizon 5.

Toyota Supra RZ 1998

Smile, Sweet, Sister, Sadistic, Surprise, Service, SUPRA!!! The Toyota Supra RZ is the obvious JDM tuning pick on this list. Supra has one of the most famous upgrade platforms in car culture, and FH6 keeps that fantasy alive for a very low price.

In stock form, the Supra RZ uses a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six with 320 bhp and 315 lb-ft of torque. It is front-engined, rear-wheel drive, and comes with a 6-speed transmission. Its base stats are not amazing for drag racing, with 6.4 Speed, 4.6 Acceleration, and 3.1 Launch in B 526. That means the car needs upgrades before it starts making sense next to the stronger picks here. The real reason to use it is the 2JZ-GTE engine, which has become legendary because of how well it responds to tuning.

This is one of the cheapest cars in the table at just 60,000 CR from the Autoshow. That makes it a great project car for players who want to build something themselves instead of relying on a pre-tuned Forza Edition monster.

Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 2020

The Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is the modern muscle pick on this list. It is not as exotic as the Jesko, AMG ONE, or Venom F5, but that is exactly why it works as a more grounded drag choice. It gives you huge power, a familiar Mustang feel, and a much lower price than most hypercars here.

In stock form, the GT500 uses a 5.2-liter supercharged V8 with 760 bhp and 625 lb-ft of torque. It is front-engined, rear-wheel drive, and weighs 4171 lbs, so it has a lot of power but also a lot of mass to move. Its FH6 stats are decent rather than crazy, with 7.7 Speed, 5.8 Acceleration, and 6.1 Launch in S1 734. That means it is not a plug-and-play drag monster. The rear-wheel-drive layout can also make the start tricky if the tires spin too much.

The main appeal is tuning. The GT500 has the right muscle car identity for drag builds, and its 125,000 CR Autoshow price makes it much easier to justify than a multi-million credit hypercar. It will not beat the GT-R FE without serious work, but it is a strong pick for players who want a loud, powerful, straight-line Mustang instead of another AWD meta car.

Dodge Charger R/T 1969

Daddy is home, kids! The Dodge Charger R/T is the classic muscle pick on this list. It is not the fastest car in stock form, but it has the right personality for drag racing: a huge V8, rear-wheel drive, heavy old-school styling, and enough torque to make upgrades feel worthwhile.

In stock form, the 1969 Charger R/T uses a 7.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 with 425 bhp and 490 lb-ft of torque. It sits in C 417, with 5.1 Speed, 3.6 Acceleration, and 3.5 Launch. Those numbers are clearly far behind the top cars here, so this is not a car you pick for easy wins straight from the garage. It needs engine upgrades, tire changes, and proper tuning before it becomes a serious drag option.

This is a Treasure Car with a proper classic muscle identity, and it looks perfect at FH6’s drag meet locations. It will not feel as clean or modern as the GT-R FE, AMG ONE, or Venom F5, but that is not the point. The Charger R/T is for players who want to turn an old American icon into a straight-line machine.

 

 

How to Tune Your Car For Drag Races in Forza Horizon 6

Drag tuning in Forza Horizon 6 is about weight, grip, gearing, and launch control. Let's take Supra as an example.

Start with the upgrades. Keep the original engine, stay RWD, and switch to a single turbo to save weight. Add Race engine parts, Race brakes, Race transmission, Race driveline, and a Race differential. Use Rally suspension because it gives the car a softer launch setup, then add full weight reduction and skip the roll cage. For tires, use drag tires, keep the front tires narrow, and make the rear tires as wide as possible.

For the tune itself, the biggest idea is simple: reduce resistance at the front and maximize grip at the rear. The transcript uses 55 PSI in the front tires and 15 PSI in the rear. That gives the rear tires a larger contact patch while keeping the front end lighter and freer.

The gearing is built for quarter-mile runs. The example uses close gears, with only around four gears needed during the race. The setup is:

• Final Drive: 2.20
• 1st Gear: 3.10
• 2nd Gear: 2.35
• 3rd Gear: 1.80
• 4th Gear: 1.40
• 5th Gear: 1.10
• 6th Gear: 0.87

For suspension, keep the setup soft and raise the ride height all the way up. This helps the car squat at launch and gives the rear tires more grip. Keep alignment mostly neutral, with the transcript using zeroed values and a 7.0 caster. For the differential, the example uses 80 acceleration and 100 deceleration.

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