The first version of this page was written on the 1.6 balance of performance, back in 2022. None of it holds any more. The cars that were quick then have been pegged back, and three of the top five today were not even in the game.
So here is the order as it stands on 5 October 2026, on version 1.10.4, the final version of ACC.
One thing up front. A ranking like this needs thousands of laps in every car by drivers at the limit. The order below is the one the Coach Dave Academy pro drivers published in April 2026, and it matches what the fast end of the ranked servers is driving. The advice on what to do with it is mine.
The fastest GT3 cars in ACC
| Rank | Car | Engine | Position | Where it wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford Mustang GT3 | 5.4 V8 | Front | Everywhere. Sprint and endurance |
| 2 | Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | 6.2 V8 | Front | Sprint races, slow and medium speed tracks, kerbs |
| 3 | McLaren 720S GT3 Evo | 4.0 V8 twin turbo | Mid | Fast corners, qualifying, sprint races |
| 4 | Ferrari 296 GT3 | 3.0 V6 twin turbo | Mid | Endurance, tyre life, new drivers |
| 5 | Porsche 992 GT3 R | 4.2 flat six | Rear | Suzuka, Kyalami, Imola, Barcelona |
All five are among the newest cars in the game. That is how balance of performance tends to go in ACC. The full grid is in the ACC GT3 cars list, and if you are still setting your car up from scratch, start with the ACC setup guide.
1. Ford Mustang GT3
The Mustang is the quickest car on the grid, and it is quick everywhere. Sprint, endurance, fast tracks, slow tracks.
It is a front engine car with a naturally aspirated 5.4 V8, so the power comes in a straight line and you always know what the rear is going to do. It is stable on the brakes and it lets you lean on it.
The price is fuel. Coach Dave Academy puts its consumption about 10% above the other cars, which matters in a long race where a stint is decided by the tank. In a 20 minute sprint you will never notice.
It is also free. The Mustang came with a base game update, so there is no pack to buy.
2. Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo
The AMG is the all-rounder. It has a strong front end for a front engine car, and it rides kerbs better than almost anything else, so you can attack a chicane without the car getting upset.
It is at its best on slow and medium speed tracks: Laguna Seca, Zandvoort, Brands Hatch, Oulton Park. In sprint races it is right with the Mustang.
In endurance you have to manage fuel more than in some of the others. It is not a weakness that should put you off, just something to plan around.
3. McLaren 720S GT3 Evo
The McLaren has the most downforce in the class. In a fast corner it carries speed that the front engine cars cannot.
That makes it a qualifying and sprint car. Over a long stint it asks more of its tyres, so you have to look after them or the last ten laps get slow. How to do that is in the ACC tyre wear guide.
Like the Mustang, the 720S Evo is a free car.
4. Ferrari 296 GT3
The 296 is the one I would point a new driver to. It is a mid engine car with a twin turbo V6, it turns in well, and it does not bite when you get a corner wrong.
It is also easy on its tyres, which is why it is such a good endurance car. A car that is one tenth slower on lap one and three tenths quicker on lap twenty five wins the stint.
You need the 2023 GT World Challenge Pack for it.
5. Porsche 992 GT3 R
The Porsche is the specialist. It is the only rear engine GT3 car in the game, and all that weight over the rear wheels gives it traction out of slow corners that nothing else has.
On the right track it can beat everything: Suzuka, Kyalami, Imola, Barcelona. On the wrong one it is hard work.
It also asks for a different driving style. You brake in a straight line, rotate the car early and get on the power sooner than feels natural. If you come from a front engine car, give it a few evenings before you judge it. Why it behaves like that is in front, mid and rear engine cars in ACC.
The cars just behind
Four more cars are close enough to win races in the right hands.
- Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II. A high speed car. Spa, Monza, Silverstone and Bathurst are where it comes alive.
- Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2. Shares its V10 and its character with the Audi. Good on the same tracks, average on the others.
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT3. Great under braking and very stable. A good first car if you do not get on with the Ferrari.
- BMW M4 GT3. Stable and forgiving, a bit behind on outright pace. Also free.
The fastest GT3 car for each type of track
The Mustang is the safe answer on any track. These three are the ones that change with the layout:
- Slow and medium speed, lots of kerbs: Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo.
- Technical tracks with traction zones: Porsche 992 GT3 R.
- Long straights and fast corners: Audi R8 LMS Evo II, with the McLaren for the fast corners.
Which one should you drive?
| What you want | Car I would pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The fastest car, full stop | Ford Mustang GT3 | Top of the order in sprint and endurance |
| Sprint races | Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo | Strong front end, takes kerbs, quick everywhere |
| One lap pace in fast corners | McLaren 720S GT3 Evo | The most downforce in the class |
| Endurance races | Ferrari 296 GT3 | Kind to its tyres over a stint |
| Your first GT3 car | Ferrari 296 GT3 or BMW M4 GT3 | Both forgive mistakes |
| High speed tracks | Audi R8 LMS Evo II | At its best at Spa, Monza, Silverstone, Bathurst |
Here is the part that the rankings leave out. The difference between the first and the tenth car on this list is a few tenths of a second, in the hands of a driver who is at the limit of both.
Most of us are not at the limit of any of them. If you are two seconds off the pace, the car is not where your two seconds are. They are in your braking and in how early you get back to full throttle.
It was the same in real racing for me. The car that looked best on paper was only the best one if I could drive it on the limit lap after lap. A car you trust is worth more than a car that is fast.
So this is what I would do. Pick one of the top five that suits how you drive, and stay in it for a month. Front engine if you like a stable rear, mid engine if you like a car that rotates, the Porsche if you want to learn something. The longer version is in how to choose your car in ACC.
Will the order change again?
It should not. Version 1.10.4 is the final version of ACC and Kunos has moved on to Assetto Corsa EVO, so no new balance of performance is expected.
The one thing that can change it is where you race. Leagues and ranked services are free to run their own balance of performance on top of the official one, and some do. Low Fuel Motorsport is the big one to check. If your races use a custom BoP, the order on that service can be different from the one here.
For every car in every class, see the full ACC cars list.
FAQ
What is the fastest GT3 car in ACC?
The Ford Mustang GT3. On the final balance of performance it is the quickest car in both sprint and endurance races.
What is the best GT3 car for beginners in ACC?
The Ferrari 296 GT3. It is fast, easy on its tyres and forgiving. The BMW M4 GT3 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage are good choices too.
Is the Ford Mustang GT3 free in ACC?
Yes. It was added to the base game in an update, like the BMW M4 GT3 and the McLaren 720S GT3 Evo.
What is the best GT3 car for endurance races in ACC?
The Ferrari 296 GT3 for its tyre life, or the Mustang if you plan your fuel. The Mustang uses more fuel than the others.
Is the Porsche 992 GT3 R good in ACC?
Yes, on the right track. It is very strong at Suzuka, Kyalami, Imola and Barcelona, and harder to drive than the front and mid engine cars.
Will the ACC balance of performance change again?
It is not expected to. Version 1.10.4 is the final version of the game. Leagues can still use their own balance of performance.
Does the car matter more than the driver in ACC?
No. The cars are within a few tenths of each other. Seat time in one car is worth far more than switching to the fastest one.