In Forza Horizon 6, JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) cars are fan favorites. They aren’t just stylish—they’re insanely tunable, and each car has its own personality on the track or the touge. Whether you’re drifting through mountain passes or hitting insane top speeds on the highway, here’s the ultimate JDM ranking for drift and speed.

Top JDM Cars for Drifting

Drifting isn’t about raw speed—it’s about control, flicks, and style. The best drift cars usually have RWD layouts, high steering angles, and smooth, predictable power.

Nissan Silvia Spec-R (S15) – The legendary “Drift King.” Perfect wheelbase, massive aftermarket support, and widebody kits make it ideal for long, controlled slides.

Mazda RX-7 Spirit R – Extremely lightweight with perfect 50:50 weight balance. The rotary engine delivers smooth power at high RPMs for sustained drifts.

Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86) – A lightweight legend for tight touge runs. Flickable and responsive, perfect for technical corners.

Nissan Fairlady Z (350Z / 400Z) – Stable and torque-rich, making it easier to hold long, high-angle slides.

Formula Drift Toyota Supra – Comes pre-tuned for professional-grade drift. Maximum angle and tire smoke right out of the box.

Drift Build Tips:

Suspension: Drift springs and dampers, stiff but manageable.

Differential: Locked at 100% for smooth power transfer.

Tires: Drift compound or semi-slicks depending on your track.

Power: Balanced torque is more important than insane HP.

Top JDM Cars for Speed & Racing

For speed, traction and horsepower are king. AWD setups and engine swaps push these cars to the top of leaderboards.

Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) – Perfect balance. AWD grip lets you corner at high speed and dominate circuits.

Toyota Supra RZ (MK4) – Highway monster. Fully upgraded 2JZ engine lets it hit some of the highest top speeds in the JDM class.

Honda NSX-R (1992) – Mid-engine precision. Handles A Class and S1 Class races with surgical accuracy.

Nissan GT-R Nismo (R35) – Acceleration king. 0-60 mph is insanely fast and stays stable past 200 mph.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX – Point-to-point and dirt races specialist. AWD traction keeps you glued out of corners.

Speed Build Tips:

Drivetrain: Consider swapping RWD cars to AWD for handling 1,000+ HP without spinning out.

Engine: 6.2L V8 or 3.2L I6 swaps are meta for top-end speed.

Aerodynamics: Front splitter + rear wing improves high-speed stability.

Tires: Race compound or slicks for track; off-road tires for dirt runs.