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Forza Horizon 6 lets players upgrade parts, swap engines and tune any car they own, and share or download tunes; new this time are Forza Aero set per car and motorcycle engine swaps for kei cars. Drag Tires were reworked on Jun 15, 2026, and Series 6 and 7 added many engine swaps.
Forza Horizon 6 lets players upgrade, swap engines in and tune the cars they own, then share those tunes or download other players' ones. What Playground Games changed for this game is specific: Forza Aero is now set up per car instead of one front and rear aero for every car, kei cars can take motorcycle engine swaps, and most tires have new tread patterns. Since launch, the Series 2 update (Jun 15, 2026) made Drag Tires a poor choice outside drag racing, and the Series 6 (Oct 5, 2026) and Series 7 (Nov 2, 2026) updates added many engine swaps. Playground has not published a tuning guide of its own, and no reliable outlet had published dated, measured tunes as of Nov 3, 2026. The clip is HokiHoshi's May 16, 2026 refresher, before the Jun 15 Drag Tires change.
Quick facts
| Upgrades | Parts, engine swaps, aero, tires, rims |
| New in Forza Horizon 6 | Forza Aero per car, motorcycle swaps for kei cars, new tire treads |
| Drag Tires change | Jun 15, 2026 (Series 2) |
| Latest engine swaps | Nov 2, 2026 (Series 7) |
| Sharing tunes | Search and download in game; at Car Meets |
| Latest balance change | Ginetta G40 Junior cut, Nov 2, 2026 |
Sources: Playground's car culture post, Mar 20, 2026; Series 2 update, Jun 15, 2026; Series 7 patch notes, Nov 2, 2026.
Upgrades and PI
Every upgrade changes a car's Performance Index, and with it the class the car races in, so an upgrade is a choice between more performance and staying under an event's class limit (see Car Classes and Performance Index). Playground has not published a list of upgrade categories or parts for Forza Horizon 6. Upgrades also change how a car looks: Forza Aero bumpers and rear wings can be painted part by part, and selected new-to-Horizon cars have body kits (see Customization and Liveries).
Forza Aero
In earlier Horizon games one Forza Aero front and rear kit fitted every car that took it. In Forza Horizon 6 Forza Aero is set up separately for each car, with its own front and rear parts, and the wing's material and supports and the bumper's tow hook can be painted.
Tires and the Drag Tires change
Most tires, all but off-road ones, have new tread patterns and details, and tires now wear visibly, as a cosmetic effect. The big tuning change since launch came on Jun 15, 2026: Drag Tires were made "no longer the optimal tire choice outside of drag racing". Their PI cost stayed the same, so a car already tuned to A 700 on Drag Tires kept its rating but with "significantly reduced cornering performance". Any tune downloaded from before Jun 15, 2026 that runs Drag Tires for road racing should be re-tuned.
Engine swaps
Engine swaps let a car take a different engine. Kei cars can take motorcycle engine swaps. Playground keeps adding swaps: In the clip HokiHoshi (May 16, 2026) finds swaps still powerful but more situational, since heavier engines now cost handling.
- Series 6, Oct 5, 2026: "many engine swaps", among them a 5.2L V10 for the 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400 and a Racing V12 for the 2020 Lamborghini Essenza SCV12.
- Series 7, Nov 2, 2026: a 5.2L V10 for the 2012, 2017, 2020 and 2024 Nissan GT-R models, three new swaps for the 2025 GR GT Prototype (3.5L V6-PDSC, 3.7L V6, 2.4L F4) and a 1.6L I4 - VVT swap for the 2016 Abarth 695 Biposto.
The full swap lists are in each update's patch notes, linked from Updates and Series.
Sharing and downloading tunes
Players can search for and download liveries and tunes other players have made, and at Car Meets they can download tunes shared by the drivers there. Shared content crosses platforms: on PS5 from Jan 26, 2027, all user-generated content is shared with Xbox and PC players. The Jul 13, 2026 update closed a PR Stunt tune exploit, and the Nov 2, 2026 update reset every PR Stunt leaderboard after further exploit fixes (patch notes).
Balance changes that affect tunes
- Jun 15, 2026: Drag Tires, above.
- Aug 10, 2026: an incorrect power-to-weight ratio (PWR) calculation was fixed.
- Nov 2, 2026: the 2019 Ginetta G40 Junior's performance was cut because it "perform[ed] significantly better than cars within the same PI Class across several different PI Classes".
Frequently asked questions
How do you tune cars in Forza Horizon 6? Forza Horizon 6 lets players upgrade parts, swap engines and adjust the tune of any car they own, or download tunes other players have shared; Playground has not published a tuning guide.
Can you do engine swaps in Forza Horizon 6? Yes. Forza Horizon 6 has engine swaps, including motorcycle engines for kei cars, and Playground added more in Series 6 (Oct 5, 2026) and Series 7 (Nov 2, 2026), such as a V10 for the Nissan GT-R.
What happened to Drag Tires in Forza Horizon 6? On Jun 15, 2026 Playground made Forza Horizon 6's Drag Tires worse for cornering, so they are no longer the best tire outside drag racing, while keeping their PI cost.
How do you download tunes in Forza Horizon 6? Forza Horizon 6 lets players search for and download other players' tunes, and download tunes shared at Car Meets; tunes and other creations are shared across platforms.
What is Forza Aero in Forza Horizon 6? Forza Aero is the aerodynamic upgrade; in Forza Horizon 6 it is set up separately for each car instead of one kit for all, and its parts can be painted.
Sources
- How Forza Horizon 6 Creates a Festival of Car Culture, Playground Games, Mar 20, 2026
- Forza Horizon 6 Releases May 19 on Xbox Series X|S and PC, Playground Games on Steam, Jan 22, 2026
- First Drive: A Forza Horizon 6 Starting Guide, Playground Games, May 15, 2026
- Forza Horizon 6 Series 2 Update, Playground Games on Steam, Jun 15, 2026
- FH6 Release Notes: July 13th, 2026, Forza Support, Jul 13, 2026
- Series 4 Update August 10, 2026, Playground Games on Steam, Aug 10, 2026
- Series 6 Update, October 10th 2026, Playground Games on Steam, Oct 5, 2026
- Forza Horizon 6 PS5 pre-order, Playground Games, Oct 8, 2026
- Series 7 Patch Notes - November 2nd, Playground Games on Steam, Nov 2, 2026
- How To Build & Tune in Forza Horizon 6 | Basic Refresher & FH6 Changes Guide, HokiHoshi, May 16, 2026 (video)
- A Beginners Guide to Forza Horizon 6!, Dec Games, May 18, 2026 (video)
Moments
How To Build & Tune in Forza Horizon 6 | Basic Refresher & FH6 Changes Guide
HokiHoshi
A Beginners Guide to Forza Horizon 6!
Dec Games
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Best CarsThere is no official best car in Forza Horizon 6; the published picks are opinions. Dexerto's tier list puts cars such as the GR GT Prototype, Koenigsegg Jesko, Pagani Huayra R and Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition in its top tier, and names the 1989 Nissan Silvia K's the best starter car.
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Car ListForza Horizon 6 has 667 cars from 95 makes on Playground Games' published car list as of Nov 3, 2026, up from "more than 550" at launch on May 19, 2026. This page lists every one by manufacturer with its class, PI and how to get it.
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Car PassThe Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass is 30 cars delivered one a week from May 19, 2026, $29.99 alone or included in the Deluxe and Premium editions and the Premium Upgrade. As of Nov 3, 2026, 28 are named, the last four arriving in November; on PS5 all 30 come at once.
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Cover CarsForza Horizon 6's cover cars are the 2025 GR GT Prototype, making its video game debut, and the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser. Both are in the Autoshow and Wheelspins for every player; the GR GT is S1 771 and the Land Cruiser C 456.
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Fastest CarsThe fastest car in Forza Horizon 6, by Red Bull's Jun 22, 2026 ranking of stock cars, is the 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) Forza Edition at 304.8 mph; without Forza Editions it is the Hennessey Venom F5 at 304.7 mph. Playground publishes no ranking of its own.
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Forza Edition CarsForza Horizon 6 has 19 Forza Edition cars on Playground's list as of Nov 3, 2026, cars "fitted with extreme modifications", from Wheelspins and the Festival Playlist, the Collection Journal, Aftermarket sales and VIP Membership. The 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition (R35) Forza Edition is the best known.
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Free Cars and Loyalty RewardsForza Horizon 6 gives free cars to every player: three starter cars, three at the first Wristband, ten Festival Playlist rewards each series, Series History Rewards and occasional gifts such as the 2021 McLaren Sabre. Owners of earlier Forza games get up to six loyalty cars, from a 2013 SRT Viper GTS to a 2021 Mercedes-AMG ONE.
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See also
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Car Classes and Performance IndexForza Horizon 6 rates every car with a Performance Index (PI) from 100 to 998 and groups them into seven classes, D, C, B, A, S1, S2 and R, the R class new for track cars. No X class appears on Playground's car list as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Customization and LiveriesForza Horizon 6 lets players change body kits, rims and paint and design liveries, now also on windows for the first time in the series; it adds over 100 new rims, gloss to matte finishes with metal flake and candy paints, and Paint Body (Advanced) since Sep 2026. Up to 252 vinyls import from Forza Horizon 5.
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Updates and SeriesThe latest Forza Horizon 6 update is Series 7, City Life, released Nov 2, 2026 with a Festival Playlist from Nov 5 to Dec 3. Playground ships one series a month, each four weeks long with ten reward cars; Series 8, Horizon Holidays, comes in December.
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Car Meets and Drag MeetsForza Horizon 6 has three permanent Car Meets, at the Horizon Festival Site, Okuibuki Parking Lot and Daikoku in Tokyo City, where you park, show cars, download tunes and liveries and buy stock copies of cars you see. Drag Meets hold up to 12 players on three strips. Temporary meets come with the Festival Playlist, such as the 7-Eleven meet of Series 6.
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Aftermarket CarsAftermarket Cars in Forza Horizon 6 are secondhand cars parked on driveways and roadsides across Japan, often discounted and sometimes modified or rare, that can be test driven and bought on the spot. A dealership by the Horizon Stadium in Shimanoyama changes its stock with each series.
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Barn FindsForza Horizon 6 has 15 Barn Finds, by PC Gamer's count, unlocked as rumors when players earn Discover Japan Stamps in the Collection Journal, mostly two per Stamp rank, from a Honda NSX-R GT to the Mazda 787B.