Rally cars in Forza Horizon 6 are tuned for dirt roads, and the strongest picks split into two groups. There are full rally conversions built for the top class tiers, and there are traditional all-wheel-drive rally machines that hold up across the rest of the dirt circuit. Most of them share one trait, which is an all-wheel-drive layout that keeps grip on loose surfaces.
Quick answer: For higher-class dirt races, convert the Lotus Scura Motorsports Exige WTAC (2018) or the Porsche #3 917 LH Forza Edition (1970). For a classic rally feel, run the Audi #2 Audi Sport Quattro S1 (1986) or the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR TM Edition (2001). All reward proper tuning over stock stats.
What rally cars are in Forza Horizon 6
Rally events take place on dirt roads, so the cars that win here are built for grip on loose ground rather than raw straight-line speed. A rally-ready car can still handle tarmac sections when the route calls for it, which is why all-wheel drive is the common thread. Power matters, but balance and handling matter more.
The base stats of a car rarely tell the full story. A cheap all-wheel-drive vehicle that upgrades well can outperform pricier machines on dirt once you fit the right parts. That is why several budget AWD cars stay competitive against far more expensive rivals.
Best rally conversion cars
Once converted over for rally racing, the Lotus Scura Motorsports Exige WTAC (2018) and the Porsche #3 917 LH Forza Edition (1970) become two of the strongest cars for dirt events. The trade-off is access. Both are limited to the higher class tier races, so you will not slot them into every event. When they fit, though, they sit at the top of the dirt order.
Treat these as your endgame dirt specialists. The conversion process is what unlocks their potential, so the build matters as much as the car you start with.
Best rally purist cars
If you want a traditional rally car instead of a converted track machine, the Audi #2 Audi Sport Quattro S1 (1986) and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI GSR TM Edition (2001) are the go-to options. Both deliver the classic all-wheel-drive rally feel and stay competitive once tuned. There are plenty of good rally cars in the game, but these two are reliably among the best.
The Subaru Impreza WRX STI (2004), the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR (2004), and the Subaru BRZ Forza Edition (2022) round out the strongest dirt picks if you want alternatives in the same class. The BRZ Forza Edition in particular performs well off-road, though it can show some physics quirks.
Cheap AWD rally builds worth tuning
Several all-wheel-drive cars cost very little yet upgrade into capable dirt racers. The table below compares budget-friendly options by class performance index, price, power, handling, and off-road rating. Higher handling and off-road numbers translate to better control on loose surfaces.
| Car | Class / PI | Price | Power | Handling | Offroad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | B 600 | 86,000 CR | 276 hp | 4.9 | 5.7 |
 | B 558 | 54,000 CR | 257 hp | 5.1 | 5.6 |
 | B 555 | 30,000 CR | 305 hp | 5.0 | 6.0 |
 | A 639 | 415,000 CR | 300 hp | 5.0 | 8.3 |
 | A 632 | 85,000 CR | 280 hp | 5.8 | 8.3 |
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR stands out for value at 30,000 CR, since it carries the most power in the B-class group while staying cheap to buy and upgrade. The Peugeot 207 Super 2000 and the Ford Focus RS both post strong off-road ratings in A class, making them safer bets on rougher dirt routes.
Where to find and how to build a rally car
You can pick up many of these all-wheel-drive cars from the Autoshow, from Wheelspins, or through the Auction House, and some appear as aftermarket cars. The Autoshow is the most direct route if a specific model is available there.
The build is what separates a winning rally car from an average one. A car that is cheap out of the box but upgrades well can handle dirt and rally races better than most others once you fit the right parts. Focus upgrades on grip, suspension, and the drivetrain so power reaches all four wheels cleanly.
You will know a build is working when the car holds its line through dirt corners without sliding wide and keeps traction off jumps and over bumps. If it spins out under throttle or feels twitchy on landings, the issue is usually the tune rather than the car. Adjusting differential settings and suspension stiffness fixes most of those problems.
For most players the smart move is to start with one cheap AWD car like the Lancer Evo VIII MR, learn how it behaves on dirt, then graduate to the purist Quattro S1 or Evo VI before chasing the high-class rally conversions. That keeps you competitive across every dirt event without spending heavily up front.