Car Classes & PI System — Complete Guide

Performance Class Overview

FH6 uses the PI (Performance Index) system. Cars range from D class (100–400) to the new R class (900–999) introduced for track-focused hypercars.

Class	PI Range	Best For
D	100–499	Classic cars, relaxed cruising
C	500–599	Technical racing, low-power fun
B	600–699	Great all-rounder for beginners
A	700–799	Competitive online racing sweet spot
S1	800–899	Fast but controllable
S2	900–949	Extreme performance
R	950–999	New: track-focused hypercars & prototypes

Best Starter Cars

Car	Class	Drive	Why
Toyota Celica GT-Four ST205	C→A	AWD	Best for beginners — handles every surface
Nissan Silvia K's (S13)	B→A	RWD	Best for drift and touge
GMC Jimmy K5	C→B	4WD	Best for off-road exploration

Top Picks by Class

A Class (700–799) — The Competitive Standard

Car	Drive	Strength
Nissan GT-R (R35)	AWD	Grip monster, great launch
BMW M4 Competition	RWD	Excellent all-rounder
Honda NSX Type R	AWD	Lightweight cornering
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N	AWD	EV torque, surprisingly fast

S1 Class (800–899)

Car	Drive	Strength
Porsche 911 GT3 RS	RWD	Top-tier cornering
Lamborghini Huracán STO	RWD	Balanced speed & handling
Lexus LFA	RWD	Iconic V10, great sound
2025 GR GT Prototype	FR	Cover car — balanced performer

R Class (950–999) — New Top Tier

Car	Notes
Aston Martin Valkyrie	Track-focused hypercar
Ferrari FXX-K Evo	Extreme track toy
Pagani Huayra R	V12 track monster
Koenigsegg Jesko	Top speed king

Upgrading Strategy

Tires first — always upgrade to Race Slicks or Sport
Weight reduction — second biggest impact on lap times
Engine — only after handling is sorted
Don't max out your starter car — save credits for mid-tier cars

Next: Racing Tips & Techniques to learn how to get the most from your build. See the Car Pass DLC cars for all upcoming weekly vehicle releases.