Overview
1972 Datsun #269 Attacking the Clock Racing 240Z 'All Carbon Hill Climb Beast' appears on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list as a R Class (track-focused) entry carrying the Car Pass pack label. This page focuses on what the car actually means for everyday players: how it tends to drive in its class, where it fits inside Forza Horizon 6's Japan setting, how to think about a starting tune, and which other roster entries it naturally compares against.
If you found this page while searching for a single Datsun model in Forza Horizon 6, you are in the right place. Everything below is built around the official list fields (year, class, pack, manufacturer) plus plain-language player notes. We do not invent horsepower numbers, hidden upgrade paths, or unlock guarantees that the official list has not confirmed.
Background and Forza Horizon 6 context
The 1972 Datsun #269 Attacking the Clock Racing 240Z stands out in motorsport history, particularly for its role in hill climb events. With a full carbon fiber body, this lightweight beast showcased advanced engineering for its time, providing a significant competitive edge. Its powerful inline-six engine and agile handling made it a favorite among racers in the early 70s, reinforcing the 240Z's reputation as a performance icon. On the official Forza Horizon 6 car list this 1972 Datsun entry sits in the R Class (track-focused) bracket under the Car Pass pack label, which is the placement players come to this page expecting to confirm against the public source. Inside the same R Class (track-focused) bracket, the closest comparison roster entry for players is 1970 Porsche #3 917 LH Forza Edition. The JDM tag fits the wider Japanese setting of Forza Horizon 6, where this make tends to be a focal point of cruise lobbies and theme nights.
Driving feel in Forza Horizon 6
Hill-climb-spec 240Z is a tube-frame chassis with a carbon-fibre body, sequential gearbox and an L-series straight-six making 600hp+ on E85. In R-class events on Forza's longer road circuits it sets times that read like a GT3 car; the trade-off is a narrow operating window — cold tyres or damp surfaces and the rear-drive layout becomes treacherous.
Where it shines
R class is at home on the dedicated road circuits and any event where downforce, tire heat and brake bias can be used. Avoid running R class on tight street routes where the car cannot stretch.
Tuning starting point
R class needs an aero-first mindset. Set differentials around how aggressively you trail-brake, and rotate compounds based on the track surface. Rear-wheel-drive cars want a softer rear and careful throttle on corner exit; pay attention to rear tire pressure especially on long Japan map straights.
These are general starting points only, not a guaranteed competitive setup. Forza Horizon 6 community tunes that already have hundreds of downloads are usually a faster route than building from scratch, especially if you are not sure of the car's drivetrain or aero behaviour yet.
How to get 1972 Datsun #269 Attacking the Clock Racing 240Z 'All Carbon Hill Climb Beast'
This car carries the Car Pass label on the official Forza Horizon 6 list, meaning it is delivered to players who own the Car Pass add-on. The Car Pass historically bundles a set of cars released across the post-launch weeks, so the in-game arrival of this specific entry can land on a scheduled drop date rather than at launch.
