Overview
2009 Formula Drift #99 Mazda RX-8 appears on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list as a S1 Class (supercar tier) entry in the base roster. This page covers how it tends to drive in its class, where it fits inside the Japan setting, how to think about a starting tune, and which roster entries it naturally compares against.
Background and Forza Horizon 6 context
The 2009 Formula Drift #99 Mazda RX-8 stood out with its unique Wankel rotary engine, delivering a distinctive powerband and lightweight design. Driven by veteran drifter Chris Forsberg, this model showcased Mazda's commitment to innovation while competing against traditional piston engines. The RX-8's agile handling and rear-wheel drive made it a favorite among fans and a competitive contender on the drifting circuit. On the official Forza Horizon 6 car list this 2009 Formula Drift entry sits in the S1 Class (supercar tier) bracket inside the base roster, which is the placement players come to this page expecting to confirm against the public source. Inside the same S1 Class (supercar tier) bracket, the closest comparison roster entries for players are 2022 Acura NSX Type S and 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm, which is the S1 Class (supercar tier) peer group this car is usually weighed against. The drift tag on this specific entry signals it is one of the roster's sliding-friendly cars, which usually means a rear-drive layout and tuning headroom on toe and differential.
Driving feel in Forza Horizon 6
RX-8 drift car typically runs a swapped LS V8 because the original 13B rotary's torque is too low for sustained Pro-class drift. In S1-class events on Forza's mountain routes the long-wheelbase RX-8 chassis and rear-drive layout reward angle-management style over outright corner-exit power.
Where it shines
S1 class fits faster road events, longer point-to-points and online cruise lobbies focused on supercar showcases.
Tuning starting point
Tunes here often balance launch grip vs top-end. If you mostly run open road events, prefer a tune with steadier mid-throttle response over absolute V-max. 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.
How to get 2009 Formula Drift #99 Mazda RX-8
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.
