Retro Super Cars

Best Retro Super Cars by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 6

Retro Super Cars is one of the most popular car categories in FH6. These five post the highest Acceleration ratings in the category.

Updated May 2026 Ranked by Acceleration · 24 cars analyzed
8.2
Best Acceleration
Retro Super Cars
Type
AWD, RWD
Drivetrain
1.0M CR
Cheapest
24
Cars in Group
#1
Rank
1987 Porsche 959 B661

1987 Porsche 959

TREASURE CAR RETRO SUPER CARS AWD
1,875,000 CR
1987 Porsche 959

The undisputed Acceleration champion in this group. A natural advantage that's hard to overcome, even with a perfect tune on a weaker platform.

Speed
7.3
Handling
5.5
Accel
8.2
Launch
4.7
Braking
4.9
Offroad
5.2
Power 450 HP
Torque 369 lb-ft
Weight 3,190 lbs
Displacement 2.85L
Front % 43%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 1987 Porsche 959 details →
#2
Rank
1995 Porsche 911 Gt2 B644

1995 Porsche 911 Gt2

EPIC RETRO SUPER CARS RWD
1,045,000 CR
1995 Porsche 911 Gt2

A strong Acceleration contender that's remarkably close to the top. Balanced and versatile across multiple track types.

Speed
6.5
Handling
5.6
Accel
6.7
Launch
4.8
Braking
5.3
Offroad
5.1
Power 424 HP
Torque 398 lb-ft
Weight 2,855 lbs
Displacement 3.6L
Front % 38%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1995 Porsche 911 Gt2 details →
#3
Rank
2003 Porsche Carrera Gt A758

2003 Porsche Carrera Gt

EPIC RETRO SUPER CARS RWD
1,710,000 CR
2003 Porsche Carrera Gt

Pairs high Acceleration with competitive all-around performance — a rare combination. An excellent all-rounder that doesn't force trade-offs.

Speed
7.6
Handling
6.1
Accel
6.6
Launch
7.2
Braking
7.4
Offroad
5.0
Power 605 HP
Torque 435 lb-ft
Weight 3,258 lbs
Displacement 5.73L
Front % 42%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 2003 Porsche Carrera Gt details →
#4
Rank
1997 Lotus Elise Gt1 A709

1997 Lotus Elise Gt1

LEGENDARY RETRO SUPER CARS RWD
1,500,000 CR
1997 Lotus Elise Gt1

A great mid-price option with Acceleration that punches above its weight. Lower PI leaves significant tuning headroom.

Speed
6.8
Handling
7.3
Accel
6.5
Launch
3.2
Braking
7.0
Offroad
5.2
Power 350 HP
Torque 295 lb-ft
Weight 2,425 lbs
Displacement 3.51L
Front % 42%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1997 Lotus Elise Gt1 details →
#5
Rank
1997 Mclaren F1 Gt A769

1997 Mclaren F1 Gt

LEGENDARY RETRO SUPER CARS RWD
5,500,000 CR
1997 Mclaren F1 Gt

The most accessible car on this list with Acceleration that holds its own against pricier competition. Ideal for budget builds.

Speed
8.6
Handling
7.2
Accel
6.5
Launch
6.1
Braking
6.6
Offroad
4.8
Power 618 HP
Torque 480 lb-ft
Weight 2,469 lbs
Displacement 6.06L
Front % 41%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1997 Mclaren F1 Gt details →
Our Methodology

How We Ranked These Cars

The rankings above are based on stock performance data — every car shown is completely untuned, straight from the Autoshow. If a car ranks #1 for Acceleration in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

At ForzaLabs, we built an automated system that collects every upgrade and tuning option for every car in Forza Horizon 6 — thousands of parts across hundreds of vehicles.

Beyond Stock

Stock Rankings Are Only the Starting Line

In competitive online racing, nobody runs stock. The right combination of upgrades can transform a mid-tier car into a class leader. The question isn't "which car is best stock" — it's "which car is best after the optimal tune for my race?"

That's exactly what our full database answers. Enter your race restrictions — class limit, drivetrain rules, weather conditions — and we'll show you the optimal car and build.

ForzaLabs Pro

Find the Best Tuned Car for Any Race

Stop guessing which car to bring. Search our complete upgrade database to find the highest-performing build for any class, any restriction, any event.

  • Filter by class, drivetrain, and race type
  • Tuned stats — not just stock baselines
  • Updated with every game patch
Explore Pro Features

Free tier available · No credit card required to start

Explore More Retro Super Cars

Browse all Retro Super Cars cars, filter by any stat or price — or check out our other rankings.