TL;DR
- The 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale is the final Treasure Car in Forza Horizon 6 — and it is completely free.
- It is parked beside a wooden lodge on the snowy mountain route in the Sotoyama region, near the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.
- Start from the Hakusan Mountain Lodge player home and head west through the mountain pass — look for the large light-brown building on your right.
- The Stratos sits just below the Off Piste Wristband Event marker — use that as your anchor point.
- Drive up and press X to collect it. Done.
- Class C, rear-wheel drive, Performance Index of 483, and an in-game Credit value of 680,000 CR — the second most valuable Treasure Car in the game.
The Last Treasure Car — Let’s Go Get It
You have tracked down rally cars by waterfalls, supercars outside convenience stores, muscle cars behind golf courses, and mid-engine icons under railway bridges. Now it is time for the final one. The 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale is sitting in the snow up north in Sotoyama, waiting for someone to show up and claim it.
The Stratos is not just the last of the nine — it is also one of the most historically significant. Three World Rally Championship titles. A car designed from scratch purely to win rallies. An icon that shaped what a rally car could look like and how it could perform. And in FH6, it is yours for free if you know where to look.
The Sotoyama region is almost entirely covered in snow year-round. That makes the clue photo — which, predictably, shows a snowy scene — almost completely useless for narrowing down the location. But this guide has you covered.
If you are still catching up on the earlier cars first, our Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III Treasure Car location guide and the rest of the series will help you work through the full set.
Lancia Stratos Treasure Car Location in Forza Horizon 6
The 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale is parked beside a large wooden lodge on the snowy mountain path leading up to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, near the centre of the Sotoyama region. The lodge is a big light-brown building sitting just off the main road that runs east to west across the snowy mountain pass.
Your best starting point is the Hakusan Mountain Lodge player home on the eastern side of Sotoyama. From there, take the road heading west through the mountain pass. Follow it along and keep your eyes on the right side of the road. You are looking for a large wooden building with a speed sign nearby. The Stratos is parked right outside it — bright red against the snow, so it actually stands out pretty well once you are close.
The Off Piste Wristband Event is another solid reference point. The Stratos is just down the hill from that event marker. If you can see it on your map, head just below it and you will find the lodge and the car together.
Good news — the Sotoyama region is actually one of the more straightforward Treasure Car hunts. The region is relatively open and sparse compared to somewhere like Hokubu or Ohtani. Once you are in the right stretch of the main mountain road, the lodge is hard to miss.
Step-by-Step: How to Find the Lancia Stratos
- Drive through the Sotoyama region until Mei sends you the Stratos clue photo.
- Head to the Hakusan Mountain Lodge player home on the eastern side of Sotoyama.
- Take the main road west through the snowy mountain pass.
- Look for the Off Piste Wristband Event on your map — the Stratos is just below it on the hill.
- Watch the right side of the road for a large light-brown wooden lodge building with a speed sign nearby.
- The bright red Lancia Stratos is parked right outside. Get close and press X to claim it.
Quick Tip: Drone Makes It Even Faster
If you are in the right area but the lodge is not jumping out at you, pull the drone out and scan from above. Sotoyama’s open snowfields mean excellent visibility from altitude. The red Stratos against white snow is easy to spot. Once the purple icon appears on your map, just land and drive straight to it.
To activate drone mode — press down then up on the D-pad. It is the fastest way to locate any Treasure Car once you are in the right general area.
How to Claim the Lancia Stratos
Pull up to the Stratos, wait for the collect prompt, and press X. One button. The 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale drops into your garage, dust-free after a quick cutscene, completely at no cost.
No expiry date. No time pressure. It will be there whenever you arrive in Sotoyama, whether that is your first hour of exploring or your fiftieth.
And as always — spend a Skill Point on it the moment you collect it. That is an instant 10,000 XP bonus, the highest available for a single Skill Point spend in the game. If this is your ninth and final Treasure Car, you just earned 90,000 bonus XP from that habit across the full collection. Not bad at all.
Collecting all nine also unlocks the Treasure Hunter achievement and drops an in-game emblem on your player card. A solid reward for the exploration.
1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale Stats in Forza Horizon 6
Here is what you are walking away with.
- Year: 1974
- Class: C
- Performance Index: 483
- Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Engine: Mid-mounted Ferrari Dino V6
- In-Game Credit Value: 680,000 CR
- Category: Vintage Racers / Rally Legends
That 680,000 CR value makes the Stratos the second most valuable Treasure Car in FH6, sitting behind only the Porsche 959 at 1,875,000 CR. Getting it free instead of tracking one down through the auction house is a huge win.
In real life, the Lancia Stratos HF Stradale was one of the most radical production cars of the 1970s. It was designed from the ground up with one goal in mind — winning the World Rally Championship. And it delivered. The Stratos won the WRC title in 1974, 1975, and 1976 consecutively, making it one of the most dominant rally cars in the sport’s history. The road-going Stradale version used a mid-mounted Ferrari Dino V6 engine — borrowed directly from Ferrari — giving it a sound and character that set it completely apart from anything else on the road at the time. Only around 492 were ever built, making it a genuine rarity both in real life and in any game garage.
In FH6, the RWD layout and mid-engine balance mean it oversteers easily in stock form — especially on snow. That raw character is part of the appeal, but it does mean you need to manage it carefully until you tune it to your liking.
Is the Lancia Stratos Worth Getting?
Genuinely, yes — and not just because it is free.
The Credit value is exceptional. 680,000 CR for zero spending is the kind of deal that makes the Treasure Car system so satisfying. You could earn that same amount through hours of racing, or you could just drive to a lodge in the snow and press X.
It is a legitimate off-road weapon with upgrades. In stock form the Stratos is feisty and a handful. But with engine and turbo swaps, it becomes one of the better Class C and D dirt racing options in the game. A drivetrain swap to AWD smooths out the wild handling too, if you prefer something more planted. Leave it RWD and tune for rally events if you want the authentic experience.
It belongs in every serious garage. The Stratos is one of the most iconic shapes in motorsport history. A wedge of fibreglass, a Ferrari engine in the back, and three WRC titles to its name. In FH6’s Japan setting — a country with its own deep rally heritage — it feels completely at home.
It is exclusive. Like all Treasure Cars, the Stratos cannot be bought from the Car Showroom. The only way to own one is to find it out in the world. That matters for anyone building a complete collection.
Best Ways to Use the Lancia Stratos in FH6
Dirt Racing and Rally Events
This is where the Stratos was born. With the right upgrades — engine swap, turbo, lowered weight — it becomes a serious competitor in dirt events. The Sotoyama region’s snow roads are a natural testing ground given that is where you pick it up. Try it on some of the mountain passes while you are already up there.
Our best off-road and dirt cars guide covers which upgrades push Class C dirt machines the furthest.
Touge Battles
RWD, mid-engine, Ferrari V6 — the Stratos is a very unusual Touge car but an incredibly entertaining one. The oversteer is predictable once you learn it, and the speed zones and mountain passes of FH6 suit its character well. Check out our Touge Battle mode complete guide to understand how those events work and what car setups perform best.
Photo Mode
The Lancia Stratos has one of the most photographed silhouettes in motorsport history. That short, wide wedge shape against Sotoyama’s snowfields and mountain peaks? Stunning. Our Photo Mode guide and best locations has the ideal spots to take it for a shoot.
All 9 Treasure Car Locations — The Complete Collection
If you are here for the Stratos, you are likely close to finishing the full set. Here is every Treasure Car location in FH6 for reference.
- Nissan Figaro ’91 — South Tokyo City, small parking lot near Rainbow Bridge waterfront. Guide: Nissan Figaro Treasure Car location.
- Dodge Charger R/T ’69 — Minamino region, behind Naruo Golf Course clubhouse near Airfield Trail. Guide: Dodge Charger Treasure Car location.
- Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE ’85 — Ohtani region, western edge near three red radio towers and one white tower. Guide: Mazda RX-7 Treasure Car location.
- Porsche 959 ’87 — Shimanoyama region, outside a 365 コンビニ in Narai-Juku. Guide: Porsche 959 Treasure Car location.
- BMW M1 ’81 — Hokubu region, under a northern railway bridge near rice fields. Guide: BMW M1 Treasure Car location.
- Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III GSR ’95 — Takashiro region, dirt road before a waterfall in the far west corner. Guide: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution III Treasure Car location.
- Nissan Safari Turbo ’85 — Ito region, northeast Wind Farm, under a windmill.
- Ford GT ’05 — Nangan region, southeastern coastal dirt trail overlooking the sea.
- Lancia Stratos HF Stradale ’74 — Sotoyama region, snowy mountain road beside a wooden lodge near Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. (This guide.)
Find all nine and the Treasure Hunter trophy is yours, along with an exclusive player card emblem and nine cars that cannot be obtained any other way in the game.
Planning your route across the map? Our Japan map guide covering all regions, districts, and landmarks is the best companion for navigating efficiently.
Other Free Cars Worth Grabbing in FH6
With the Treasure Car collection wrapped up, here are the other free car sources worth knowing about.
- Legacy Cars and Loyalty Rewards — Played previous Forza games? Free cars may already be sitting unclaimed in your account. Our legacy cars and loyalty rewards guide explains how to grab them.
- Seasonal Events and Festival Playlist — New reward cars rotate in weekly. Our seasonal events and Festival Playlist guide keeps you up to date on what is available.
- Reward Pass — Steady progression through the game’s reward track unlocks more cars over time. See our Reward Pass guide for what is on offer.
- Crunchyroll Car Voucher — A limited Ani-May 2026 promo with a free car attached. Check our Crunchyroll car voucher guide before it wraps up.
Short on Credits after all this exploring? Our guide on how to earn Credits fast in FH6 covers the quickest farming methods right now.
Quick Tips for Anyone Still Hunting Treasure Cars
- Explore each region properly. The photo clue only drops once you have uncovered enough of that region. You cannot skip straight to a Treasure Car without driving around first.
- Drone is your best friend. Activate it with down then up on the D-pad. Once you are in the right general area, it spots the car far faster than driving around guessing. The purple map icon triggers when you fly close enough.
- The Sotoyama clue is almost useless. It is just snow. Everything here is snow. Focus on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and the Hakusan Mountain Lodge as your reference points instead.
- Spend Skill Points immediately. 10,000 XP per Treasure Car, every time, the second you collect it.
- Check Horizon Festival events nearby. Every Treasure Car spawns near at least one event marker. For the Stratos, that is the Off Piste Wristband Event. Find the event, find the car.
About Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 covers a massive recreation of Japan — Tokyo’s expressways, coastal Touge passes, rural farmland in the middle regions, and the permanent snowfields of the north. It is out now on Xbox and PC via Steam, with a PS5 release coming later in 2026.
- Official Forza Horizon 6 website
- Forza Horizon 6 on Steam
- Forza Horizon 6 on PlayStation
- Forza Horizon 6 on Xbox
Playing on PC and want to check your setup first? Our FH6 PC requirements guide covers everything you need to know. And for the best drives once you are in the game, our guide to the best roads, mountain passes, and rural routes has the top picks mapped out.
Final Thoughts
The 1974 Lancia Stratos HF Stradale is a fitting way to finish the Treasure Car collection. Three WRC titles, a Ferrari engine in the back, fewer than 500 ever built — and FH6 just hands it to you for driving to a snowy lodge and pressing X.
Head west from the Hakusan Mountain Lodge, follow the mountain road, spot the large wooden building on the right just below the Off Piste Wristband Event, and collect the bright red Stratos sitting outside it. Spend that Skill Point. Watch the Treasure Hunter achievement pop.
That is all nine. A Nissan Figaro from a Tokyo car park, a Porsche 959 from a mountain convenience store, a Lancia Stratos from a snowy lodge — the full story of FH6’s best free cars, told one region at a time. Enjoy every one of them.
