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What car to choose?

That is a good question, but also a bad question at the same time up to some degree. Why? Pretty simple, not all cars handle the same way, and while its a good idea to try to avoid the worst cars, simply because using cars that barely accelerate and handle properly can really hamper your experience overall, but at the same time picking the most overpowered cars just because they're the best even though your driving skills are bad, you are not really going to get any good time splits any time soon, so our personal opinion on the matter is to simply pick a car you feel comfortable with. Although it is a good idea to pick a car and grind points with just that one car, changing the car you're using is a good way to break with the eventual monotony of using the same car over and over again.

Regardless of what we said above, if you would still like to know an overall grasp of how the cars perform in this game, read the text that follows and then try to decide for yourself what car would you like to choose.


Drivetrains

The game has 4 possible drivetrains to use, and all of them make the car's behaviour in every aspect very different in comparison to other cars with different drivetrains.

Even though this game does not feature realistic handling, it's important to understand these points that we're going to showcase here since those are the ones that matter the most just for playing this game:


Front engine/Rear wheel drive (FR)
  • Key points:
    • Control over top speed
  • Advantatges:
    • Manageable maneuverability in corners
  • Disadvantatges:
    • Prone to sliding outwards while cornering in wet conditions


Front engine/Front wheel drive (FF)
  • Key points:
    • Great stability
  • Advantatges:
    • Great acceleration after exiting corners
  • Disadvantatges:
    • Noticeable understeer


Mid engine/Rear wheel drive (MR)
  • Key points:
    • Countersteering is mandatory for the usage of these cars
  • Advantatges:
    • Lightweight cars, so their overall manuevaribility is very good
  • Disadvantatges:
    • Most oversteer-y cars in the entire game

4 wheel drive/All wheel drive (4WD/AWD)
  • Key points:
    • Ideal for wet condition races
  • Advantatges:
    • Most stable cars in the game
    • Best acceleration stats
  • Disadvantatges:
    • Most understeer-y cars in the entire game


Car ratings


Toyota


Sprinter Trueno 3door GT-APEX (AE86)

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One of the most balanced cars in the game (except for course D since it has better top speed but worse handling in comparison to the other courses), the Trueno is surprisingly a car not suited for beginners, mostly because of its tendency to lose a lot of speed when hitting or just rubbing walls at high speeds.

Best course: Akina

Worst course: Irohazaka, wet conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

Recommended shift points (in rpm):

  • Normal engine: 5000 - 5000 - 6000
  • TRD racing engine (only with the A-Tune path): 8000 - 9000 - 10500

Complete basic tune reward of each tune course:

  • Tune course A: TRD racing engine upgrade
  • Tune course B: Racing engine upgrade
  • Tune course C: Racing engine upgrade
  • Tune course D: Turbo kit upgrade


Corolla Levin GT-APEX (AE86)

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(WIP)

Driver:           Eskimo Fob (Turbo tuning)

The course king of Shoumaru Pass, the Levin is quite similar to the
Trueno without its AE101 high-rev power-plant. Instead, the Levin is
equipped with turbo or a supercharger (depending on the tune) and has
a very smooth and linear power band. The Levin turns very well with
controllable oversteer that unfortunately gets much worse in the rain.
Its acceleration is not bad, though not nearly the best. On Shoumaru
Pass, it seems to take on a different form as it accelerates and turns
absolutely beautifully. Still, it is ultimately the lack of high-end
acceleration that sets it apart from the top tier cars.

Driver:           GrAyEeWoLf (NA tuning)

The mecha-tuned AE86 Levin (B or C-tune) gives the car better overall 
balance than its turbo/supercharged incarnation. NA Tuning allows it 
to run well under any conditions. When the turbo/supercharger is 
equipped, the car becomes sluggish in corners and loses almost all 
traction in the rain. The racing engine preserves the Levin's good 
cornering response. With the right skills, this car can take corners 
FASTER than that of the AE86 Trueno, but is still weaker overall as 
it lacks the acceleration of the Trueno's top gear. A good benefit 
of the Levin's racing engine upgrade is that it isn't a high-rev 
unit like the Trueno's, meaning that upon completing basic tune, you 
don't have to re-adjust your shifting style to fit the upgrade.

Best course: Shomaru Pass, Akina

Worst course: Wet conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 5000 - 5000 - 6000

Complete basic tune reward of each tune course:

  • Tune course A: Turbo supercharger upgrade
  • Tune course B: Racing engine upgrade
  • Tune course C: Racing engine upgrade
  • Tune course D: Turbo kit upgrade

Corolla Levin SR (AE85)

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A car that is definitely a bad choice for beginners, the AE85 relies on strong and stable cornering ability to get by, but its poor top speed makes the Levin a below average vehicle. Be mindful that with the A-Tune upgrade, the car in wet conditions loses all of its traction and in dry conditions it tends to slide a bit more.

Best course: Akina

Worst course: Irohazaka

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 5000 - 5000 - 6000

Complete basic tune reward of each tune course:

  • Tune course A: Turbo supercharger upgrade


MR2 G-Limited (SW20)

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(WIP)

A car with an MR drivetrain, the MR2 has extremely good turning 
ability and grants oversteer on almost every corner. Countersteering 
is necessary when using this car, otherwise you will find yourself 
face to face with guardrail. Acceleration leaves something to be 
desired, however, and the car does not react well with wall contact. 
Still, it is a superb car once mastered.  

Best course: Akina, Happogahara, Irohazaka

Worst course: Wet conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: MR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 5500 - 5500 - 6000


MR-S S-Edition (ZZW30)

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(WIP)

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Best course: Akina, Happogahara, Irohazaka

Worst course: Myogi, Wet conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: MR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 5500 - 5500 - 6000 - 6500


Altezza RS200 Z Edition (SXE10)

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(WIP)


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at best.

Best course: Shomaru Pass

Worst course: Happogahara

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 6-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000 - 7500


Celica GT-Four (ST205)

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(WIP)

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 turning ability, decent acceleration, and is pretty much 'okay' on 
every course. It does, however, dominate one course, and that is 
Akina UH. On this course, its turning ability is greatly upgraded, as 
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Best course: Akina (Uphill)

Worst course: -

Technical information

Drivetrain: 4WD

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


Nissan

Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR32)

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(WIP)Possibly the

Driven by the Night Kid's team leader, it's a tough car to drive. It 
has amazing stability and acceleration, but greatly lacks in turning 
ability. Try to avoid courses with many turns, as the R32 will 
understeer dramatically during turn-in and acceleration. More braking 
is necessary with the R32 than almost any other car. However, when 
you take it to its home course Shin Myogi, no other car in the game 
can match its handling or speed.

Best course: Myogi, Real Myogi

Worst course: Akina, Irohazaka

Technical information

Drivetrain: 4WD

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6500 - 7500 - 8000


Skyline GT-R V-Spec II (BNR34)

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(WIP)

While the BNR34 does share some of the same characteristics of the 
BNR32, including the incredibly heavy understeer on the game's 
curvier tracks, this newer version of the Skyline outdoes it in 
almost every way possible. Its greatest strength is superb 
acceleration in EVERY gear. Not only does it have good acceleration 
off the starting line, but it also has a strong top gear AND its 
middle gears allow you to make up for any speed lost during cornering 
on pure power alone. However, the R34's best attribute is its 
stability in Wet conditions, making it rather formidable as a mid 
tier car.

Best course: Myogi, Real Myogi, Momiji Line

Worst course: Akina, Irohazaka

Technical information

Drivetrain: 4WD

Transmission: 6-speed

  • Normal engine: 6500 - 7000 - 7500 - 8000


Skyline 25GT Turbo (ER34)

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(WIP)

Being an FR instead of AWD, the ER34 is the best cornering machine of 
the three Skyline's in Special Stage. It shares a similar 
understeering problem that the other GT-R's have, but is not quite as 
grippy, which affords it better maneuverability (though not much) on 
some of the twistier courses. Like the other Skylines, Wet conditions 
are optimal where it handles its best. Coupled with strong 
acceleration and good top speed, this car can be above average in the 
hands of an experienced player.

Best course: Myogi, Usui, Momiji Line

Worst course: Irohazaka

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 6-speed

  • Normal engine: 6500 - 7000 - 7500 - 8000


Silvia K's (S13)

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(WIP)

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Driver:           Jin4576

This car is somewhat average on most courses, but excels on Usui the 
most. It's also pretty good on Wet for most courses and having C-Tune 
with the GT Wing helps with that. It does suffer from understeering on 
most parts except for the Bomex spoiler, which will make the car 
oversteer. The best tune would probably be a mix of A and C depending 
on your preference on Wet or Dry courses.

Driver:           GrAyEeWoLf

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While it is great on Arcade/Shin Usui, this car can also run pretty 
well outside of its home course. While one may not have expected it, 
the S13 Silvia can actually achieve decentgood times onin Akina. Good top 
endUsui and offReal theUsui linewithout acceleration, steady under Wet conditions, and 
very controllable, the S13 ispicking a goodtoo caroverpowered in the hands of an 
intermediate player.vehicle.

Best course: Usui, Akina, Real Myogi, Real Usui, Wet conditioned races

Worst course: Happogahara

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6500 - 6500 - 7000


Silvia Q's (S14)

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(WIP)

The S14Qworst is not an ideal choice for anyone other than an experienced
player. It has slow acceleration off the starting line and doesn't 
pick up speed well on a straight dash. Its cornering is not very good 
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achievesimply a bad choice no matter the race track. Poor acceleration, horrible top speed, and just decent timescornering onability Akagimakes andthe Shincar Myogi.look You'dlike bea hardbad pressedjoke. Unless you're trying to
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say it fares best).don't.

Best course: Usui, Akagi, Real Myogi

Worst course: Happogahara, Irohazaka

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


Silvia K's Aero (S14)

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(WIP)

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The S14 K's AERO Silvia is undoubtedly one of the most overlooked and
underrated cars in the game. It has good off the line acceleration,
decent handling,below average top speed, and is stable under Wet 
conditions. In terms of Time Attacks, this car willyet do no more than 
average. The reason for that isagain, the S14 K's limitedAero powerit's bandone of those cars that its poor top speed (because of the rev limit) hampers its
revabilities limitto isbecome 8,000a RPM).decent Becauseor at least an average car. Regardless of that, thisif caryou're willinterested topin out very 
early, but is still a very formidable car for anyone looking to 
experiment withusing a non character-driven car.car, this car will surprise you with its decent handling under wet conditions and great acceleration.

Best course: Myogi, Usui, Real Myogi, Real Usui

Worst course: Akina

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


Silvia Spec-R (S15)

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(WIP)

In Arcade Stage Version 2, this is one the lowest ranked cars of the
entire game. In Special Stage, it's simple to see why: out of all the
cars in the game with 6-speed transmission, this is the worst overall. 
The S15 is not very stable on any track that isn't Arcade Usui. Put it 
on a Wet course, and you're doomed to lose unless you have great 
skill. Its cornering ability is sluggish, and its top end speed isn't 
that high. The only thing this car has going for it is the excellent 
acceleration at the start dash. If you are really looking to make this 
game a challenge, drive this car.

Best course: Myogi, Usui, Real Myogi

Worst course: Wet conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 6-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6200 - 6700 - 7000


180SX Type X (RPS13)

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(WIP)
Nissan's 180sx (which goes by the name of 240sx in the US, for those 
of you that don't know) is a bonafide drift machine. Unfortunately, 
due to Initial D Special Stage's unrealistic car behavior, it won't 
perform anything more than about average. The 180sx's handling is the 
direct opposite of the S13 Silvia; it feels like more of a grip car 
and is much more stable, overall. It understeers on anything that 
isn't Arcade/Shin Usui, but still runs exceptionally well. Run a clean 
enough line and this car's decent acceleration will make up for any
speed you've lost during cornering.

Best course: Myogi, Usui, Real Myogi, Real Usui

Worst course: Irohazaka

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


SilEighty (RPS13)

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(WIP)

Driven by none other than the infamous 'Angels of Usui', Impact Blue,
otherwise known as Mako and Sayuki. The car itself is a hybrid of the
S13 family, taking the body styling of the 180sx and putting on the
front end of the S13. While the look itself is one combination, the
mixture of handling from the S13 and 180sx is another. The S13 Silvia
is more drifty while the 180sx is bit grippy. The S13KAI (or simply
put, SilEighty) has attributes of both cars, giving it great balance.
But, because it handles in both grip and drift styles, there are
times when the car just won't respond and completely lock up. However,
harness its abilities, and it's the best S13 of the game.

Best course: Usui, Real Usui

Worst course: Irohazaka

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


Honda


Civic Type R (EK9)

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(WIP)

Like the EG6, the Civic Type R has slow acceleration off the starting 
line and it understeers, although not as heavily, on Dry Weather 
outside of its home courses of Enna and Happogahara. What sets the 
EK9 apart from its older sibling is that it actually fares well 
overall with its better acceleration once in top gear; something the 
EG6 lacks. Most importantly, the EK9's greatest ally is Wet weather, 
where it handles well with high stability in and out of corners. That 
alone gives it an advantage if you plan on utilizing this car outside 
of its home courses.

Best course: Happogahara, Enna Skyline

Worst course: Akina

Technical information

Drivetrain: FF

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6500 - 7000 - 7500


Civic SiR-II (EG6)

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(WIP)


The Honda Civic SiR-II definitely caters toward people that prefer 
driving under Wet Conditions, as the car controls steadily and 
corners strong on just about every course. But, when it comes to Dry 
Weather, it's sluggish and understeers anywhere away from Arcade/
Shin Myogi, with the exception of Happogahara where it's one of the 
better cars suited for the course. To round out the package, the 
EG6's acceleration abilities are merely average, making this car an 
intermediate driver's choice, at best.

Best course: Happogahara, Wet conditioned races

Worst course: Dry conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: FF

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 7000 - 7500


Integra Type R (DC2)

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(WIP)

It's likely the best overall car in the game. Very stable, great on 
Wet, and easy for a beginner to get used to. Turning ability is 
superb, but is slightly compromised when braking during turning. 
Remember to brake before cornering and lay off the accelerator during 
turn in. When compared to Arcade Stage Version 2, the DC2 has been 
toned down to a good extent as this car completely owned every course. 
In Special Stage it doesn't have the same top speed as its arcade 
counterpart, but its acceleration is still decent, overall. Note that 
on A-tune, you will get a turbo upgrade. This is very useful on 
straightaways, but your overall handling is weaker (you are advised 
to not use it in the rain).

Best course: Akina (Wet), Happogahara (Wet), Enna Skyline (Wet)

Worst course: Usui (Downhill), Akagi (Downhill)

Technical information

Drivetrain: FF

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine:  6500 - 7000 - 7500

Complete basic tune reward of each tune course:

  • Tune course A: Turbocharger upgrade


S2000 (AP1)

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(WIP)


The S2000 is one of the more interesting cars in the game. This FR 
Honda has poor off-the-line acceleration but compensates with decent 
top end speed. Because of its 6-speed gear box, driving it is tricky; 
like the AE86 Trueno, you must be mindful of your RPMs or the car 
will stall if you aren't hitting the right shift points. In addition, 
this car exhibits some understeer when cornering, so early turn-in 
is necessary in order to take better advantage of acceleration in 
the higher gears. While not a difficult car to get used to, I would 
not recommend this car to a beginner.

Best course: Myogi, Happogahara

Worst course: Irohazaka

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 6-speed

  • Normal engine: 6500 - 7200 - 7500 - 8000


Mitsubishi


Lancer Evolution III GSR (CE9A)

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(WIP)

Although the Evo III is king of Irohazaka, it is most well known for 
its 'Misfiring system' (or as some know it, the anti-lag system). 
Although it sounds and looks damn cool, it really does nothing to 
affect the car's performance. Getting that out of the way, the Evo 
III is quite a weak car away from Irohazaka. It understeers badly on 
most tracks and its acceleration leaves something to be desired. 
Still, it has good stability and predictable understeer common in 
almost all 4WD cars.

Best course: Irohazaka

Worst course: Akina

Technical information

Drivetrain: 4WD

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 5500 - 6500 - 7000

Complete basic tune reward of each tune course:

  • Tune course A: Misfiring system


Lancer Evolution IV RS (CN9A)

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(WIP)

Don't be fooled. Although this car may seem like a twin to the Evo 
III at first, its performance is vastly superior, overall. It is also 
the king of Irohazaka, along with the Evo III, but performs well on 
other courses, too. In both cornering ability and acceleration, the 
Evo IV beats out its brother. The Evo IV also has a peculiar way of 
turning. It will understeer slightly at turn-in, so it might seem like 
the car is headed for the wall, but its turning radius gets smaller 
midway through the turn and it exits the corner well. Therefore, keep 
in mind with an Evo IV you will have to turn a little earlier to get 
close to the apex than you would with most cars.

Best course: Irohazaka

Worst course: Akina

Technical information

Drivetrain: 4WD

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


Lancer Evolution VII GSR (CT9A)

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(WIP)

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Irohazaka...will but then totally hated it when I wentstart to Akagishowcase (whichits is
myweaknesses. favorite track). I didOverall, a puredecent B-Tunecar andif Iyou're thinkinterested Iin chose the right
tune to start with, at least. It handled pretty nicely and was pretty
fast. One thing that might be bad about the tune is the muffler; it
startedtrying out bada in4WD 1stwithout andbeing 2ndtoo gear,overly but 3rd to 5th gear was good,
although that might be me not knowing the shift times. I would call
this car the 'Jekyll and Hyde' car. By that, I mean on Irohazaka it
had awesome speed, and great handling. On Happo it was fast andcomplicated.
still turned great in 5th gear. When I went to Akagi, the speed was 
okay, but the handling was horrible... fear the V-turn with this car. 
On Akina it was worse; any tight turn gave me problems and I ended up 
getting horrible times.

Best course: Happogahara, Irohazaka

Worst course: Akagi, Akina

Technical information

Drivetrain: 4WD

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


Mazda


ɛ̃fini RX-7 Type R (FD3S)

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(WIP)


Driver:           Eskimo Fob

The FD Type R is a strong overall car. Due to its strong acceleration, 
good stability, and decent cornering ability, it is one of the most 
balanced cars of the game as it excels on just about every course. 
Because it's so stable, it is also a strong car under Wet conditions. 
However, take this car to Akina or Irohazaka, and you'll feel 
understeer. Note that under B-tune (Kyoko Iwase's tune) the final 
basic tuning upgrade is the replacement of the FD's twin turbo system 
with one large turbine. This gives you better top end acceleration at 
the expense of your cornering speed (in and out of corners). While it 
won't affect your time attacks, the difference in acceleration is 
apparent.

Driver:           GrAyEeWoLf (Keisuke's new FD)

As an experiment, I decided to full tune a brand new FD in the body 
stylings of Keisuke's newer FD. To get this look, your base tune 
should be C-tune (REamemiya) and you need to unlock the Bronze 
MAZDA SPEED Rims as well as the D-tune MAZDA SPEED spoiler and 
B-tune's side mirrors. With this body styling combination, you'll 
notice that this version of the FD is granted a little oversteer, 
something that the other tunes lack. This can be felt the most on 
Akagi's S-curve section. While not an official character tune in 
the game, it is in the manga and is an open option for anyone to 
try.

Best course: Akagi

Worst course: Akina

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000

Complete basic tune reward of each tune course:

  • Tune course B: Single turbine


RX-7 Spirit R Type A (FD3S)

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(WIP)

The RX-7Type SpiritA Ris andbasically the RX-7a Type R sharebut similarwith overall 
attributes, right down to the fact that they run similar times across 
all courses. The difference between the FD3SI and the FD3SV is in 
their turning ability; the Spirit R exhibits a littlesome more driftdrifitng whenwhile
cornering,cornering. so it's more a matter of preference of which feels better. 
With its good stability, strong acceleration, and steadyamazing turning
ability noregardless matterof the weather conditions, it's highlya recommendedgreat ifbeginner
you'reand justintermediate startinglevel out.car.

Best course: Akagi

Worst course: Akina

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


SAVANNA RX-7 ∞ III (FC3S)

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(WIP)


The FCbigger isbrother just as good a car as its younger brother,of the FD. TheyEven have
though both cars share similar timesrecords on mostall tracks, althoughcars, their characteristics couldare not
be morepretty different. While the FD depends on stability, predictable
understeer, understeer and acceleration, the FC relies on oversteer and cornering
ability butability, since it lacks slightlya bit in terms of brute power. Nevertheless, itshis oversteer
isshortcomings are quite controllablemanageable and its cornering potential is well worth giving
this car is definitely a try.good choice.

Best course: Akagi

Worst course: Myogi, Momiji Line

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 5000 - 5500 - 6000


Eunos Roadster (NA6CE)

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(WIP)

It's a safe bet to call this the weakest overall car in the game. 
Similar to the NB8C, this car has incredible turning ability on 
almost every course as you can come out of any corner with high 
stability on Dry weather. However, under Wet Conditions it loses all 
traction as the rear of the vehicle slides outward once you take on a 
corner full force, unless you're on its home course of Momiji Line 
where it's best suited for the downhill. This car's major flaw is 
that it has TERRIBLE acceleration once in top gear. Because of that, 
most of your Time Attack results will be below average despite using 
ideal driving lines. If you want to make the game the most 
challenging it can by limiting your overall speed (and not with 
overly difficult handling like some of the other cars) this is your 
car.

Best course: Happogahara, Momiji Line

Worst course: Myogi, Real Myogi, Wet conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 5000 - 5500 - 6000 - 6500

Complete basic tune reward of each tune course:

  • Tune course A: Increased cylinder bore


Roadster RS (NB8C)

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A pretty underrated car in the game, the Roadster RS is a fantastic car if you want to tackle the most popular tracks like Akagi, Akina and Irohazaka, and it excels on Momiji Line (Downhill). Regardless of your skills, this car will satisfy your needs, although it is important to know that the car's acceleration is just decent.

Best course: Momiji Line

Worst course: Myogi, Wet conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 6-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 6500 - 7000


Subaru


Impreza WRX STi Sedan Type R Version VI (GC8G)

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Here's a car that has overall above average capabilities. Why so? Because its acceleration uphill and downhill is amazing and it is pretty stable. Though, it has to be mentioned that it has a tedency to understeer, but this can be remedied by using the Out-In-Out technique when attacking the corners and hairpins. Under wet conditions, instead of braking like somebody would do under dry conditions, it is preferable to just let the go the gas pedal and then start accelerating once the car is facing the corner exit.

Best course: Akagi, Akina, Irohazaka

Worst course: -

Technical information

Drivetrain: 4WD

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


Impreza WRX STi (GDBA)

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A really easy 6-gear car to drive, it's a car that does not have any serious weakness at all. Its decent top speed and great stability and its bad traction under wet conditions make this car a decent choice.

Best course: Akina, Happogahara, Irohazaka

Worst course: Wet conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: 4WD

Transmission: 6-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6000 - 6500 - 7000


Impreza WRX STi Coupe Type R Version V (GC8F)

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Good stability, powerful acceleration and good turning abilities make this car an amazing choice for any expert driver. Regardless of that, this is a great beginner car (although being locked away until you finish the Story mode makes it kinda pointless). It doesn't have a best track, but it is an above average choice on almost all of them.

Best course: Akagi, Akina, Irohazaka

Worst course: Myogi

Technical information

Drivetrain: 4WD

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 6000 - 6500 - 7000


Suzuki


Cappuccino (EA11R)

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Likely the toughest car to drive in the game, the Cappuccino has incredible turning ability on almost every course, but at the cost of being really oversteer-y and having tricky shift points, since early shift points will make the engine stall. The acceleration at lower gears is pretty poor, but managing to keep a high speed will be rewarded with an even higher acceleration.

Best course: Akagi, Akina, Shomaru Pass

Worst course: Wet conditioned races

Technical information

Drivetrain: FR

Transmission: 5-speed

  • Normal engine: 8000 - 9500 - 10500
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