Forza Horizon 6: Forza Edition Cars — Complete Guide

TL;DR

• There are 18 Forza Edition (FE) cars in Forza Horizon 6 at launch.
• FE cars are re-engineered versions of base cars — they come with higher performance class ratings and built-in skill bonuses.
• In FH6, some Forza Edition cars jump multiple class tiers above their base model (e.g. D to S2).
• Every FE car has one of six bonus types: Skills Boost, Credits Boost, Event XP Boost, Speed Skills, Clean Skills, Drift Skills, Stunt Skills, Destruction Skills, or Time Attack Skills.
• Unlock methods vary — Aftermarket spawns, Journal Rewards, VIP Membership, and Wheelspins/Auction House.
• The Lexus LFA FE and Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex FE are the best for XP farming.
• The Nissan GT-R Black Edition FE is the most extreme — over 2,700 hp, drag wing, and parachute.

Forza Horizon 6 Forza Edition cars are one of the most talked-about systems in the game right now. Every FE car is more than a reskin of a standard vehicle. They are fully re-engineered builds that often jump multiple performance classes above the base model, come with permanent skill bonuses, and are tied to specific unlock paths — not just the Autoshow. If you want to farm XP faster, earn more Credits, or own the craziest drag build in Japan, Forza Edition cars are the vehicles you need.

This guide covers every single FE car in FH6, what bonus it carries, how it differs from the standard version, and exactly how to get it. You can also grab the game on Forza.net, Steam, Xbox, or PlayStation.

What Are Forza Edition Cars in Forza Horizon 6?

Forza Edition cars have been part of the Horizon series for several games now. But in FH6, they work differently than before. In previous titles, FE cars offered modest stat bumps over the base version. In Forza Horizon 6, they carry extreme modifications that can push a vehicle multiple performance classes above its standard rating.

The most dramatic examples jump from D-Class all the way up to S2 — a five-tier gap from the road-legal original. This is a major change from how FE cars worked in FH5.

Every Forza Edition car in FH6 has three things that set it apart:

• Higher PI rating — The FE version always sits above its base car’s class. Sometimes by one class, sometimes by several.
• A built-in skill bonus — Each FE car has a permanent bonus that activates while you drive it. These bonuses affect how fast you earn XP, Credits, Skill Points, or stunt multipliers.
• Unique unlock path — None of the FE cars are sold in the standard Autoshow. You earn them through specific activities, Wheelspins, VIP packs, or exploring the map.

If you are new to FH6 and want to understand how progression and unlocks work before chasing FE cars, the beginner’s guide from Tourist to Legend and the wristband progression system guide are great starting points.

Forza Edition Bonus Types Explained

Before looking at individual cars, it helps to understand what each bonus type actually does. Picking the right FE car depends on your goal — racing, drifting, farming, or collecting.

• Event XP Boost — Increases experience points earned from races and campaign events. Best for levelling up quickly.
• Credits Boost — Increases the credits you earn from events. Best for building up your garage budget.
• Skills Boost — Increases your Skill Score multiplier during open-world driving. Best for earning Car Mastery Skill Points faster.
• Speed Skills — Boosts scores earned from speed-based skills like Top Speed, Drafting, and Near Miss.
• Clean Skills — Boosts scores for clean driving skills like Clean Racing, Slingshot, and Slipstream bonuses.
• Drift Skills — Boosts scores for drifting manoeuvres. Best for drifting events and skill point chains.
• Stunt Skills — Boosts scores for stunt-based skills like air time, near misses, and destruction combos.
• Destruction Skills — Boosts scores specifically for hitting and destroying props and objects.
• Time Attack Skills — Boosts scores earned in time-attack style events.

Choosing an FE car for your daily driver depends entirely on what activity you are doing. For general levelling up, Event XP Boost is the most broadly useful. For Credit farming, a Credits Boost car paired with the right event is the smartest choice. See the how to earn Credits fast guide and the how to get XP and level up fast guide for the best farming strategies.

All 18 Forza Edition Cars in FH6 — Complete List

Here is every confirmed Forza Edition car in Forza Horizon 6 at launch, with its bonus type and unlock method.

Aftermarket Spawns — Found on the Map

Three FE cars are available through the Aftermarket system. As you explore Japan, keep an eye out for green CR icons on the map. These mark Aftermarket spawn points where special cars appear for purchase. You still need Credits to buy them, but they do not require Wheelspins or DLC. They tend to spawn more frequently as your Horizon player level increases.

Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition — Skills Boost

Spawns at the Horizon Festival Drag Strip. The base MX-5 Miata is a lightweight sports car. The FE version carries a Skills Boost bonus and is one of the best FE cars for building Skill Score chains during open-world driving. Many players consider it one of the strongest drag-focused FE builds in its class due to the combination of light weight and skills multiplier.

Mazda RX-3 Forza Edition — Clean Skills

Spawns at the Daikoku Parking Area. The RX-3 is a classic rotary car, and the FE version brings a Clean Skills bonus. If you like old-school JDM character and want to earn bonus points for clean racing lines and slipstream bonuses, this is a great pick. See the full standard car profile for context in the Mazda Furai guide to understand how FH6 treats its Mazda roster.

Subaru BRZ Forza Edition — Destruction Skills

Spawns at Sotoyama Ski Resort. This is one of the most interesting transformations in the FE lineup. The standard BRZ is a road-legal sports coupe. The FE version is a full dirt-flinging off-road machine with a Destruction Skills bonus. It is a completely different car in feel and purpose. For the standard BRZ’s stats in FH6, see the 2022 Subaru BRZ performance stats guide.

Journal Rewards — Earn by Playing

Four FE cars are guaranteed unlocks tied to the Racing Journal progression system. You do not need Wheelspins or DLC. Just play the game, level up specific campaign tiers, and they drop into your garage.

Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex Forza Edition — Event XP Boost

Unlock by reaching Master Explorer Tier 5. The Sprinter Trueno is already a cultural icon in Japan, and the FE version is one of the community’s most-used cars for XP farming. The Event XP Boost means every race you finish pays out more experience. It also has top speed potential when fully tuned for highway pulls on the Wangan. This is arguably the most useful Journal Reward FE car for general progression.

Lexus LFA Forza Edition — Event XP Boost

Unlock by reaching Touge and Street Racing Tier 5. The Lexus LFA is one of the best-sounding cars in any Forza game, and the FE version adds an Event XP Boost on top of its already exceptional performance. It is particularly well-suited to Japan’s mountain pass circuits where its handling and audio experience come together. See the full performance picture in the Lexus LFA performance stats guide.

BMW M2 Forza Edition — Skills Boost

Unlock by reaching Horizon Legend Tier 5. This is a later-game reward that requires sustained progression across all of FH6’s content. The Skills Boost makes it an excellent open-world car for earning Skill Points during free roam. It is a versatile daily driver that rewards aggressive but controlled driving.

Subaru Vivio RX-R Forza Edition — Time Attack Skills

Unlock by reaching Horizon Life Events Tier 5. The Vivio RX-R is a tiny, delightful JDM classic that most players overlook. The FE version’s Time Attack Skills bonus makes it the best pick specifically for time attack events and precision challenges. Small, light, and surprisingly capable.

VIP Membership and DLC — Premium Unlocks

Three FE cars require premium content to access. They come with the VIP Membership (included in the Premium Edition and Premium Upgrade) or through the Time Attack Car Pack. These are some of the most useful FE cars in the entire lineup.

Dodge Viper GTS ACR Forza Edition — Stunt Skills

Available through the VIP Membership. The Viper GTS ACR is already a high-performance American sports car, and the FE version carries a Stunt Skills bonus that multiplies your score for near misses, air time, and destruction combos. It is a VIP-exclusive, so it acts as a badge of premium ownership alongside its practical benefits. The standard Viper is a well-regarded performance pick across multiple classes in FH6.

Lotus Evija Forza Edition — Drift Skills

Available through the VIP Membership. The Lotus Evija is an all-electric hypercar with instant torque, and the FE version adds a Drift Skills bonus on top of its explosive acceleration. It is one of the best FE drift cars in the game because the torque delivery suits controlled drifting extremely well. The standard Evija’s R-Class profile is covered in the Lotus Evija performance stats guide.

Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Forza Edition — Credits Boost

Available through the VIP Membership or the Time Attack Car Pack. The Tacoma TRD Pro FE is the off-road Credits Boost option. If you are farming Credits through cross-country events, off-road races, or mixed-surface routes, this car earns more per event than a standard vehicle. It is also one of the few R-Class cars that performs well in off-road specific events.

Wheelspins and Auction House — Luck-Based Unlocks

Eight FE cars are only available through Wheelspins or by purchasing them from other players at the Auction House. These are the hardest to obtain but include some of the most desirable cars in the FE lineup. Save up your Super Wheelspins and participate in the Festival Playlist to maximise your chances. The seasonal events and festival playlist guide and reward pass guide will help you stay on top of every earn opportunity.

Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) Forza Edition — Speed Skills

This is the most extreme Forza Edition car in FH6. It is built specifically for drag racing with approximately 2,700 horsepower, a drag wing, wheelie bars, and a parachute. It can reach over 300 mph with tuning, making it one of the fastest cars ever added to the Forza Horizon series. The Speed Skills bonus further multiplies your score for top speed, drafting, and high-speed manoeuvres. It is a Wheelspin-only drop, so treat it as a long-term target. See the best drag cars guide for context on where it sits in the drag meta.

Porsche #3 917 LH Forza Edition — Speed Skills

A legendary Le Mans endurance racer turned Forza Edition beast. The 917 LH is already one of the most iconic racing cars ever built. The FE version with a Speed Skills bonus is a spectacular Wheelspin reward that most collectors will immediately want. See the Porsche 911 GT1 guide for a look at how FH6 handles Porsche’s racing heritage.

Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II Forza Edition — Clean Skills

One of the more surprising FE cars on the list. The 190E Evo II is a classic touring car icon, and the FE version carries a Clean Skills bonus. It is the FE car for players who want clean, precise driving rewards with a touch of classic Mercedes prestige.

Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback Forza Edition — Drift Skills

The 1968 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback is already a classic muscle icon. The FE version is a Drift Skills car — one of the two best FE picks for chaining drift skill points through Japan’s mountain passes and touge routes. If you like the idea of an old American muscle car sliding sideways through Japanese roads, this is the car. Pair it with the best drift cars and tuning setup guide for a full drift build approach.

Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Forza Edition — Stunt Skills

A classic pickup truck with a Stunt Skills bonus. It works best in events where near misses, destruction, and air time build your combo. Not a traditional race car, but a fun and rewarding open-world stunt machine.

Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW Platinum Forza Edition — Destruction Skills

The biggest Ford in the FE lineup. The Destruction Skills bonus is perfectly matched to the F-450’s mass. Hit things. Score big. It is an oddly fun car in open-world events where collateral damage is part of the game.

Nissan S-Cargo Forza Edition — Credits Boost

The S-Cargo is a quirky retro Nissan van, and its FE version is a Credits Boost car. It is one of the more unusual entries in the FE lineup but practically useful for Credit farming sessions. Collect it, put it in the garage for Credit runs, and enjoy the novelty of driving a van for profit.

Wuling Sunshine S Forza Edition — Credits Boost

The Wuling Sunshine S is the most unconventional FE car in FH6. A Chinese microvan with a Credits Boost. It is almost certainly not the fastest car in your garage, but the Credits Boost is real and the car has strong novelty value. Wheelspin-only.

Complete Forza Edition Cars Reference Table

Here is every FE car in Forza Horizon 6 at a glance, with bonus type and unlock method.

• BMW M2 FE — Skills Boost — Journal: Horizon Legend Tier 5
• Dodge Viper GTS ACR FE — Stunt Skills — VIP Membership
• Ford F-150 XLT Lariat FE — Stunt Skills — Wheelspins / Auction House
• Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback FE — Drift Skills — Wheelspins / Auction House
• Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW Platinum FE — Destruction Skills — Wheelspins / Auction House
• Lexus LFA FE — Event XP Boost — Journal: Touge and Street Racing Tier 5
• Lotus Evija FE — Drift Skills — VIP Membership
• Mazda MX-5 Miata FE — Skills Boost — Aftermarket: Horizon Festival Drag Strip
• Mazda RX-3 FE — Clean Skills — Aftermarket: Daikoku Parking Area
• Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo II FE — Clean Skills — Wheelspins / Auction House
• Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) FE — Speed Skills — Wheelspins / Auction House
• Nissan S-Cargo FE — Credits Boost — Wheelspins / Auction House
• Porsche #3 917 LH FE — Speed Skills — Wheelspins / Auction House
• Subaru BRZ FE — Destruction Skills — Aftermarket: Sotoyama Ski Resort
• Subaru Vivio RX-R FE — Time Attack Skills — Journal: Horizon Life Events Tier 5
• Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex FE — Event XP Boost — Journal: Master Explorer Tier 5
• Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro FE — Credits Boost — VIP Membership / Time Attack DLC
• Wuling Sunshine S FE — Credits Boost — Wheelspins / Auction House

Best Forza Edition Cars by Goal

Best FE Cars for XP Farming

The Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex FE and Lexus LFA FE are the two top picks. Both carry the Event XP Boost bonus, which means every race you finish pays out more experience. The Trueno is the easier one to access via Journal progression. The Lexus LFA is a more capable performance car once you reach Touge Tier 5. For an efficient XP farming strategy, pair either car with the methods in the XP and levelling guide.

Best FE Cars for Credit Farming

The Nissan S-Cargo FE, Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro FE, and Wuling Sunshine S FE all carry Credits Boost bonuses. The Tacoma is the strongest performer among them since it can actually win off-road events while earning the bonus. The S-Cargo and Wuling are lower-performance picks that work best in events where raw speed is less important than finishing. See the how to earn Credits fast guide for the best event pairings.

Best FE Cars for Drift and Skill Points

The Ford Mustang GT 2+2 Fastback FE and Lotus Evija FE are the two Drift Skills picks. The Lotus Evija’s electric torque delivery makes it particularly effective at building and holding drift chains. The Mustang brings old-school character with the same bonus. Both are Wheelspin-only, so they take time to acquire. While you wait, check the best drift cars and tuning setup guide for the strongest drift builds at every class.

Best FE Cars for Speed Events

The Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) FE is in a class of its own for speed events. Over 2,700 horsepower, a drag wing, and a Speed Skills bonus makes it the dominant pick for drag races, speed traps, and speed zones. It is also the most extreme car in the entire FE lineup. See the best cars for speed traps and speed zones guide for how it compares to non-FE alternatives.

Best FE Car for Touge Battles

The Lexus LFA FE stands out for touge because it combines the Event XP Boost with excellent mountain road handling. The LFA’s engine note through Japan’s passes is also a big part of why it is so popular for this kind of driving. For touge-specific picks and tuning tips, see the best cars for touge battles guide and the individual touge circuit guides — Bandai Azuma, Hakone Nanamagari, and Mt. Haruna.

How to Get More Wheelspins for FE Cars

Eight of the 18 FE cars are Wheelspin-only. Getting them requires either luck or a consistent supply of spins. Here are the main ways to build up your Wheelspin count in FH6:

• Tokyo City House — Gives a free daily Wheelspin just for logging in and completing an activity. That is seven free spins per week with minimal effort. It is expensive to buy but pays off over a normal playthrough.
• Level Up Rewards — Wheelspins drop at certain level breakpoints as you progress through the game.
• Car Mastery Trees — Many cars have Wheelspin and Super Wheelspin perks in their mastery trees. Look for the Spinball Wizard perk (Super Wheelspin) and Spin To Win perk (standard Wheelspin). FE cars themselves often have these nodes.
• Collection Journal Milestones — Reaching certain collection targets rewards Super Wheelspins. Refer to the achievements and trophy guide for how collection milestones tie into overall completion.
• Festival Playlist Rewards — Weekly seasonal events often include Super Wheelspins as rewards. Stay up to date with the seasonal events and festival playlist guide.
• Premium and VIP Memberships — The Premium Edition and active VIP Membership include a weekly Super Wheelspin from the rewards menu. It is the most consistent Super Wheelspin source outside of Car Mastery farming.

A practical tip: before you spin, consider purging low-value items from your Wheelspin prize pool. The easiest way to do this is to purchase all available clothing options, which removes them from future Wheelspin rotation and gives you a better chance at cars and Credits.

Forza Edition Cars and Car Mastery

FE cars often have excellent Car Mastery trees. Many of them include Wheelspin and Super Wheelspin perks, which makes investing Skill Points into an FE car a double benefit: you get the mastery bonuses and you generate more spins in the process.

This is especially useful early in the game. If you unlock a Forza Edition car through the Aftermarket or a Journal Reward in the first few hours, putting Skill Points into its mastery tree is one of the best early investments you can make. For a deeper look at how to use the Car Mastery system effectively, see the car tuning guide alongside the general tuning and upgrade approach in FH6.

Note that Car Mastery perks are car-specific. Unlocking bonuses on one car does not carry over to another. This is why FE cars matter — their mastery trees are designed around their bonus identity, so the rewards you unlock feel intentional rather than random.

Should You Prioritise FE Cars Early?

Yes — and here is why. Forza Edition cars are not just collector items. They directly improve how efficiently you progress through the game. An Event XP Boost car means you level up faster. A Credits Boost car means you can afford better cars and upgrades sooner. A Skills Boost car means you earn Skill Points faster, which feeds into more Wheelspins and Car Mastery unlocks.

The three Aftermarket spawn FE cars — Mazda MX-5 Miata FE, Mazda RX-3 FE, and Subaru BRZ FE — are the most accessible early. You just need Credits and to be at the right location. Get these first. They are the foundation of an efficient early progression loop.

The four Journal Reward FE cars come next as guaranteed progression milestones. Focus especially on the Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex FE (Master Explorer Tier 5) and Lexus LFA FE (Touge Tier 5) for XP farming. Then work towards the VIP and Wheelspin cars as you build your Wheelspin supply over time.

If you want to know which cars to buy first before you have FE cars in your garage, see the best starter cars to buy first guide.

Note

Forza Horizon 6 Forza Edition cars are a genuinely important part of how the game works. They are not just prestige items for collectors. They are functional tools that change how fast you earn, how many Wheelspins you generate, and how efficiently you move through FH6’s progression.

Start with the Aftermarket spawns and Journal Rewards. They are free of luck and guaranteed with play time. Then chase the Wheelspin cars with a disciplined spin farming loop. And if you want the Nissan GT-R R35 FE — the crown jewel of the FE lineup — be patient, build your Super Wheelspin supply, and keep spinning.

For more on how to make the most of your FH6 garage, explore the best cars for every class guide, check the complete all cars by class list, and use the multiplayer progression and ranking guide to see how FE bonuses translate into competitive play.