The best drift car in Forza Horizon 6 is the Formula Drift #151 Toyota GR Supra. If you are still learning, it is the wrong car to start in. Start in a Nissan Silvia K's.
That is the short answer. Below is the full ranking, what each car costs and the base tune I would put on any of them. I checked the cars and prices on 4 October 2026. Prices are approximate Autoshow values.
The ranked list
| # | Car | Price (credits) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Formula Drift #151 Toyota GR Supra | About 185,000 | Best overall, Drift Attack |
| 2 | 1997 Nissan #777 240SX Formula Drift | About 150,000 | Drift zones, no build needed |
| 3 | 1989 Nissan Silvia K's | About 40,000 | Your first drift car |
| 4 | Mazda RX-7 (FD) | Mid range | Throttle steering, tight circuits |
| 5 | Nissan Silvia S15 | Mid range | Big angle, community favorite |
| 6 | 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex | About 30,000 | Touge roads, precision |
| 7 | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | About 15,000 | Cheapest way in |
| 8 | 2015 Lexus RC F | About 35,000 | Cheap V8 torque |
| 9 | Toyota GR Supra | About 45,000 | Step up in power |
| 10 | Ford Mustang Dark Horse | About 59,000 | Long, fast drift zones |
Every car on the list has the engine in the front and drives the rear wheels. That is not a coincidence. It is the layout that lets you start a slide with the throttle and hold it with the steering.
1. Formula Drift #151 Toyota GR Supra
This is the car I would give to anyone who wants scores and not a project. It is a replica of Fredrik Aasbo's 2020 Formula Drift car, built by Papadakis Racing, with around 1,000 hp from the 3.0 litre straight six.
That sounds like too much power. In this car it is not, because the chassis is set up for it out of the box. The steering angle is huge, the car stays stable when it is fully sideways and it does not snap when you lift.
It is the safest pick for Drift Attack too. On a circuit you need a car that links corners without surprises, and this one does.
2. Nissan #777 240SX Formula Drift
The 240SX is the Formula Drift car to buy first. It costs about 150,000 credits in the Autoshow and it is ready to drift the moment you drive it out.
It is lighter and shorter than the Supra, so it changes direction faster. On the tight mountain drift zones that helps. On long, fast zones the Supra carries more speed.
There are two more Formula Drift cars worth knowing. The #64 Forsberg Racing Nissan Z is the one players use across the widest range of zones, and the #43 Corolla also scores three stars without any tuning.
3. Nissan Silvia K's
My pick for your first drift car. The 1989 Silvia K's is the S13, it costs about 40,000 credits and it is light with modest power.
That combination is what you want when you learn. The car slides at low speed, so everything happens slower. You have time to see the angle, catch it and correct it. In a 1,000 hp car you learn to react. In a Silvia you learn to control.
It also takes upgrades well, so you can grow the car with your skill instead of buying a new one.
4. Mazda RX-7 (FD)
The FD is the sharpest car on this list. It is light, the weight sits low and the rotary engine likes to rev.
It steers on the throttle better than anything else here. A small lift tightens the line, a little more throttle opens it. That makes it very good on technical sections, and less forgiving than the Silvia if your throttle foot is rough.
5. Nissan Silvia S15
The S15 is the car the community builds the most. With a proper drift build it holds very big angle, and it is one of the favorite cars for Drift Attack at Shimanoyama.
Think of it as the Silvia K's with more of everything. If you learned in the S13, this is the natural next car.
6. Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
The AE86. About 30,000 credits. It is the most famous drift car in the world, and in a game set on Japanese mountain passes it would be wrong to leave it out.
It has very little power stock, so it needs upgrades before it holds a long slide. Once it has them, it is the most precise car here on narrow touge roads. It is not the car for the fast open zones.
7. Mazda MX-5 Miata
The 1994 Miata costs about 15,000 credits. It is the cheapest car in the game that is really good at this.
Short wheelbase, low weight, rear wheel drive. The short wheelbase makes it rotate fast, which is fun and also means it spins fast. Good for learning to be smooth.
8. Lexus RC F
A surprise on the list. The 2015 RC F looks like a heavy grand tourer, and it is. It also has a big V8, a lot of torque and rear wheel drive for about 35,000 credits.
The weight makes it calm and predictable. If the light cars feel nervous to you, try this one.
9. Toyota GR Supra
The road GR Supra at about 45,000 credits is the step between the starter cars and the Formula Drift cars. More power than a Miata or a Silvia, and it rewards you when you commit to the throttle.
10. Ford Mustang Dark Horse
About 59,000 credits. It is loose and it has torque everywhere, so it lights up the rear tires in any gear. It is harder to keep tidy than the Japanese cars, and it is at its best on long, wide drift zones where you can keep it at speed.
One outlier: the Lotus Evija Forza Edition
You will see the Evija Forza Edition recommended for the snow drift zones around Sotoyama. It is an electric hypercar, not a classic drift car, and it scores there without any tuning. It struggles on dirt. Use it to tick off the snow zones, not to learn drifting.
What makes a good drift car
Four things.
- Front engine, rear wheel drive. All wheel drive cars can score points, but you do not learn the real technique in them.
- Enough torque to spin the rear tires in third gear. Not more. Good drift builds sit at a few hundred horsepower, not at the maximum.
- Low weight, or at least weight you can predict.
- A lot of steering angle. The drift suspension upgrade gives you that.
The mistake I see most is too much power. With too much power you are only ever managing wheelspin. With the right amount you can use full throttle and steer the car with it. It is the same on a real car: the fastest way to learn car control is a car you can drive at its limit, not one that scares you.
Base drift build and tune
The parts first:
- Drift suspension
- Drift differential
- Race transmission
- Race brakes
- Weight reduction
- Engine upgrades until the car spins the rears in third
Then this starting tune. These are ranges to start from, not final numbers.
| Setting | Start here |
|---|---|
| Tire pressure | 28 to 30 psi, add rear pressure if the rear grips too much |
| Front camber | -3.0 to -5.0 degrees |
| Rear camber | -0.5 to -1.5 degrees |
| Caster | 6.0 to 7.0 degrees |
| Rear toe | 0.0 |
| Differential, acceleration | 90 to 100% |
| Differential, deceleration | Start low, raise it if the car straightens when you lift |
| Springs and anti-roll bars | Front a little stiffer than rear |
On tires, the community is split. Some builds use the drift compound, some use snow tires because the lower grip gives more angle at lower speed. Try both on the same car and keep the one that feels more predictable to you.
The sliders work the same way as in the last game. If you want every one of them explained, read my FH5 tuning guide, and for the full build process my guide on how to make a drift car.
Settings before you start
Switch these off in the difficulty menu:
- Traction control
- Stability control
- Assisted steering
Then set the gearbox to manual. You need to hold one gear through a slide, and the automatic will shift in the middle of it. Manual with clutch is better again, because it gives you the clutch kick.
On a controller, check your deadzones first. My FH5 controller settings are a usable base. On a wheel, use my Forza Horizon 6 wheel settings.
Where to drift in Forza Horizon 6
- Drift zones. There are 20 on the map, spread over the mountain passes, the coast roads and the city docks. Three stars on each is the classic goal.
- Drift Attack. Added in Series 5 at Shimanoyama Circuit. You have one lap to make the highest score. Clipping zones around the track boost the points you earn inside them. Finishing its campaign leg rewards the 1990 Jaguar XJ-S Forza Edition.
- The Drift Club story, six chapters that start near Daikoku Parking Area.
- Any touge road at night with no traffic. Still the best practice there is.
For Drift Attack, take a rear wheel drive car and do not build for maximum power. A smooth lap that links every clipping zone beats a fast one with two spins.
My picks for every other race type are in my best cars in Forza Horizon 6 list. How drifting fits with the rest of the game, wristbands included, is in my Forza Horizon 6 guide. For straight line speed, see my best drag cars in Forza Horizon 6. If you still play the last game, my list of the best drift cars in FH5 is here.
FAQ
What is the best drift car in Forza Horizon 6?
The Formula Drift #151 Toyota GR Supra. It is drift ready from the start, stable at big angle and the safest pick for both drift zones and Drift Attack.
What is the best drift car for beginners in Forza Horizon 6?
The 1989 Nissan Silvia K's. It costs about 40,000 credits, it is light and it slides at low speed, so you have time to learn.
What is the cheapest good drift car in Forza Horizon 6?
The 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata at about 15,000 credits. Add a drift suspension and a drift differential and it is a proper drift car.
Are the Formula Drift cars worth it?
Yes, if you want scores without building a car. The #777 Nissan 240SX costs about 150,000 credits and needs no tuning to three star most drift zones.
Is AWD or RWD better for drifting in Forza Horizon 6?
Rear wheel drive. All wheel drive can score in some zones, but rear wheel drive gives you more angle and it is what Drift Attack is built around.
How much horsepower does a drift car need?
A few hundred. Enough to spin the rear tires in third gear. More than that makes the car harder to control, not faster at scoring.
How many drift zones are in Forza Horizon 6?
There are 20 drift zones on the Japan map.
What is Drift Attack?
A drift event at Shimanoyama Circuit, added in Series 5 on 7 September 2026. You get one lap to set the highest drift score, with clipping zones that boost your points.