Overview
2018 Ferrari Portofino 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 Portofino replaced the California T in 2018 as Ferrari's entry-level grand tourer with a retractable hardtop. Its 591 hp twin-turbo 3.9-litre V8 paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox gave it serious performance, while the 2+2 layout and large boot made it the most practical Ferrari you could buy. On the official Forza Horizon 6 car list this 2018 Ferrari 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.
Driving feel in Forza Horizon 6
Portofino replaced the California T with a 3.9 twin-turbo V8 making 591hp and a folding hardtop. In S1-class events on Japan's coastal routes the Portofino is the most grand-tourer of Ferrari's current line; the kerb weight (1,664kg dry) blunts cornering versus the 488, but the body is noticeably stiffer than the California T it replaced.
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.
How to get 2018 Ferrari Portofino
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.
