I'm back with another week of tunes!
I believe that having a vehicle to complete the festival playlist shouldn't mean using a disposable tune. That vehicle should be at its potential for the class it's in, ready to compete online if necessary against a similar class/tier vehicle.
Every tune I make is tested repeatedly, compared against other respected tuners, and reworked until I’m confident mine is faster.
The Trial
“Spring Cleaning”
2023 Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato
**Top Recommendation** - This is the best overall option I've tested for the Trial. Its acceleration nearly matches the RS200, but the Huracán is much easier to control through the corners. It has an excellent balance of outright speed and handling, making it the strongest choice for most drivers.
- Top Speed
- 211.7mph
- 0–60 mph
- 3.20s
- Power
- 905hp
- Torque
- 564ft-lb
- Weight
- 3,047lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.30hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 1.05
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.7
- Aero Balance
- 0.4
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.7
1985 Ford RS200 Evolution
The acceleration in this RS200 feels like a cheat code. It launches incredibly hard and builds speed ridiculously quickly, but all of that performance can make it a handful through the corners. It's simply too much car for some people, but if you can keep it under control, it is extremely fast.
- Top Speed
- 238.7mph
- 0–60 mph
- 3.32s
- Power
- 1,142hp
- Torque
- 850ft-lb
- Weight
- 2,524lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.45hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 0.99
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.8
- Aero Balance
- 0.5
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6
2018 Subaru WRX STI ARX Supercar
The Subaru is the easiest of these three options to control. It feels predictable and manageable on dirt, but it doesn't have the outright speed of the RS200 or the combination of speed and handling offered by the Huracán. It's a good choice if you value consistency and control over maximum pace.
- Top Speed
- 192.1mph
- 0–60 mph
- 1.99s
- Power
- 923hp
- Torque
- 814ft-lb
- Weight
- 3,059lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.30hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 1.00
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.7
- Aero Balance
- 0.5
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6
Seasonal Championship
“Unlimited Buddies”
2020 Jimco #179 Hammerhead Class 1
**Brand New Tune** - This tune has been extensively tested before release, and it's one of the fastest options on the Stadium Cross Country Circuit that I've tested. I recommend giving this one a try.
- Top Speed
- 160.8mph
- 0–60 mph
- 2.78s
- Power
- 963hp
- Torque
- 725ft-lb
- Weight
- 3,978lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.24hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 0.94
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.5
- Aero Balance
- 0.0
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.7
2015 Alumicraft Class 10 Race Car
This A700 Alumicraft wins with control more than horsepower, using its relatively light chassis to stay responsive over rough cross-country terrain. It lands cleanly, changes direction without feeling cumbersome, and carries speed well when the route gets technical.
- Top Speed
- 149.8mph
- 0–60 mph
- 3.03s
- Power
- 367hp
- Torque
- 406ft-lb
- Weight
- 2,290lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.16hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 0.97
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.7
- Aero Balance
- 0.0
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6
2016 Ariel Nomad
This A700 Nomad is tuned to make a naturally difficult offroad chassis much more predictable. It handles dirt, cross-country terrain, and big bumps confidently while still carrying strong pace.
- Top Speed
- 158.5mph
- 0–60 mph
- 2.54s
- Power
- 321hp
- Torque
- 302ft-lb
- Weight
- 1,529lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.21hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 0.98
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.8
- Aero Balance
- 0.0
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.5
Seasonal Championship
“Hot Hatch Chasers”
2010 Renault Megane RS 250
**Brand New Tune** - This is my top recommendation. The Renault can carry noticeably more speed through the corners than the Focus and is easier to drive quickly and consistently. It's a great choice for seasonal championships, seasonal time attacks, or anything against the AI.
- Top Speed
- 157.3mph
- 0–60 mph
- 3.63s
- Power
- 401hp
- Torque
- 256ft-lb
- Weight
- 3,231lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.12hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 1.10
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.8
- Aero Balance
- 0.6
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6
2009 Ford Focus RS
This is my second recommendation. The Focus is quick, but it's a bit oversteery and requires more careful inputs than the Renault. It can't carry quite as much speed through the corners, but it's still comfortably fast enough for the championship and remains a strong alternative.
- Top Speed
- 147.8mph
- 0–60 mph
- 3.86s
- Power
- 317hp
- Torque
- 339ft-lb
- Weight
- 3,353lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.09hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 1.09
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.8
- Aero Balance
- 0.9
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.5
Time Attack
“Edamame Time Attack”
2010 Renault Megane RS 250
**Brand New Tune** - This is my top recommendation for the Time Attack. The goal is 39 seconds, and I was able to run under 34 seconds with this tune. The Renault carries more speed through the corners than the Focus and gives you a huge margin over the target time.
- Top Speed
- 157.3mph
- 0–60 mph
- 3.63s
- Power
- 401hp
- Torque
- 256ft-lb
- Weight
- 3,231lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.12hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 1.10
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.8
- Aero Balance
- 0.6
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6
2009 Ford Focus RS
This is my second recommendation. I ran a 34.5 second time with the Focus, which is still comfortably below the 39 second goal. It is a bit oversteery, so you need to be more careful with your inputs, and it can't carry as much speed through the corners as the Renault. Even so, it has more than enough pace to complete the event easily.
- Top Speed
- 147.8mph
- 0–60 mph
- 3.86s
- Power
- 317hp
- Torque
- 339ft-lb
- Weight
- 3,353lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.09hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 1.09
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.8
- Aero Balance
- 0.9
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.5
Speed Trap
“Ito Straight”
*Note: All of my PR stunt tunes are road racing/circuit focused with the goal of achieving the best lap times possible, so they work well for races, speed zones, etc. They are not focused solely on PR stunts.*
2025 GR GT Prototype
This is my top recommendation. I was able to hit 192 MPH through the Ito Straight Speed Trap with this tune. This S1 800 GR GT Prototype is also one of my favorite road builds in the class, with strong grip, clean acceleration, and a composed feel at the limit.
- Top Speed
- 208.3mph
- 0–60 mph
- 2.08s
- Power
- 868hp
- Torque
- 556ft-lb
- Weight
- 3,276lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.26hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 1.25
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.8
- Aero Balance
- 0.4
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6
2017 Nissan GT-R (R35)
This is my second recommendation. I was able to hit 188 MPH through the Ito Straight Speed Trap with this tune. The GT-R is fast, planted, and very easy to trust, with excellent acceleration and enough handling to make it useful well beyond this event.
- Top Speed
- 210.2mph
- 0–60 mph
- 2.10s
- Power
- 735hp
- Torque
- 608ft-lb
- Weight
- 3,050lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.24hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 1.22
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.8
- Aero Balance
- 0.5
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6
Drift Zone
“Seaside Trail”
1994 Subaru Vivio RX-R
**Top Recommendation** - This S1 Vivio is a tiny drift car with 794 HP and almost no grip, so it will stay sideways at speeds that look ridiculous for its size. Because the chassis weighs only 1,540 lb it changes direction very quickly, but AWD gives you enough control to catch those rapid transitions. This is my first choice for the Drift Zone.
- Top Speed
- 237.8mph
- 0–60 mph
- 5.84s
- Power
- 794hp
- Torque
- 324ft-lb
- Weight
- 1,540lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.52hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 0.86
- Aero Efficiency
- 0.9
- Aero Balance
- 0.4
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6
1991 Honda Beat
This S1 Honda Beat is absurd in the best way: 1,270 HP in a tiny, lightweight car with almost no interest in maintaining traction. It reacts instantly when you change direction, but AWD makes those rapid transitions far easier to catch than the power figure would suggest.
- Top Speed
- FAILED!
- 0–60 mph
- 4.60s
- Power
- 1,270hp
- Torque
- 901ft-lb
- Weight
- 1,830lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.69hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 0.86
- Aero Efficiency
- FAILED!
- Aero Balance
- FAILED!
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.7
1989 Nissan Silvia K's
This S1 Silvia uses 1,150 HP and very little grip to create long, controllable drifts without needing aggressive inputs. The relatively light chassis changes direction cleanly, while AWD makes it much easier to recover if the rear rotates farther than intended.
- Top Speed
- FAILED!
- 0–60 mph
- 3.49s
- Power
- 1,150hp
- Torque
- 1,015ft-lb
- Weight
- 2,236lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.51hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 0.87
- Aero Efficiency
- FAILED!
- Aero Balance
- FAILED!
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6
2005 Toyota Crown Super Deluxe Taxi
This S1 Crown takes the same beginner-friendly AWD drift idea and adds more than 1,000 HP in a noticeably lighter package. It breaks traction instantly and has enough power to keep extending a slide, while still feeling stable enough to chase big drift-zone scores.
- Top Speed
- FAILED!
- 0–60 mph
- 3.38s
- Power
- 1,057hp
- Torque
- 910ft-lb
- Weight
- 2,852lb
- Power / Weight
- 0.37hp/lb
- Lateral G's
- 0.85
- Aero Efficiency
- FAILED!
- Aero Balance
- FAILED!
- Mechanical Balance
- 0.6