Overview
1973 Ford XB Falcon GT appears on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list as a C Class (mid-pack improver) entry in the base roster. 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 Ford 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 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT is known for its striking design and significant role in Australian muscle car history. Equipped with a robust 5.8-liter V8 engine, it delivered impressive performance and earned a cult following, particularly in the context of Australian racing. Its appearance in the iconic film "Mad Max" has further cemented its cultural significance. On the official Forza Horizon 6 car list this 1973 Ford entry sits in the C Class (mid-pack improver) bracket inside the base roster, which is the placement players come to this page expecting to confirm against the public source. Inside the same C Class (mid-pack improver) bracket, the closest comparison roster entries for players are 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 1973 BMW 2002 Turbo, which is the C Class (mid-pack improver) peer group this car is usually weighed against.
Driving feel in Forza Horizon 6
Australian-market XB Falcon GT used the 351 Cleveland V8 making 290hp (gross) — most famous as the police interceptor body featured in Mad Max. In C-class events on Japan's longer routes the V8 mid-range torque carries it through corners; the chassis is 1970s Australian Ford, which means it cruises rather than corners.
Where it shines
C class fits most early Festival progression, beginner-friendly online cruises and any event where you want to refine racing line without the speed punishing you.
Tuning starting point
Aim for a tune that prioritises mid-corner grip first, then a moderate gear-ratio change for the typical road event speed. A community tune is usually enough.
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 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT
This car is listed without an add-on label on the official Forza Horizon 6 source, so we treat it as part of the base roster. Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, 2026, and before that date the public Autoshow may not surface every base-roster car yet — players asking 'how do I get this car, it is not in the Autoshow?' on Reddit or the Forza forums usually find the answer is 'wait for launch day or a post-launch update'. After launch, base-roster cars are normally available through credits in the Autoshow, Wheelspins, Festival Playlist rewards, or the in-game showcase that introduces new vehicles.
