The Best Drag Cars in Forza Horizon 6 and How to Tune Them
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon's latest guide details the top drag racing vehicles in Forza Horizon 6, highlighting the Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition, budget options like the Honda Beat, and essential tuning tips for maximum speed.
Jumping into straight line speed runs requires a bit more than just buying a fast vehicle off the showroom floor. According to a recent guide by Polygon, dominating the strip in Forza Horizon 6 means diving into the tuning menu or relying on community-made setups. To secure top tier times, players need to hunt for builds that max out acceleration and launch stats, transforming standard rides into sheer powerhouses. Without a proper setup, even the most expensive hypercars will struggle to break records.
The standout vehicle for straight line dominance is the Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition. Retailing for 500,000 credits at the Horizon Festival Drag Strip, and occasionally dropping to 450,000 credits, this S2 class machine punches well above its weight once fully upgraded. Players working with a tighter budget can grab the Honda Beat for a mere 15,000 credits from the Autoshow, though investing around 100,000 credits in tuning is mandatory to turn the lightweight classic into a competitive S1 contender. Meanwhile, premium players have access to the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Forza Edition, which offers exceptional out of the box performance for drag events.
For those sitting on a massive pile of in-game currency, the 2021 Hennessey Venom F5 serves as a formidable stock option costing over two million credits. Community creativity also shines through unexpected choices, like turning the 1962 Peel P50 from a simple meme car into a viable speed threat. Whether you are grinding out credits for high end parts or testing out community liveries, finding the right balance of horsepower and launch control is the ultimate key to conquering the leaderboards. Check out the original breakdown on Polygon for more details on specific builds.
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Original article: Polygon