Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex vs Mazda RX-7 Spirit R — Which C Class RWD vs RWD Is Better in FH6?
Two very different approaches to going fast. The Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex is RWD with 128 hp, the Mazda RX-7 Spirit R is RWD with 276 hp. Here's which one wins — and why.
Putting the Toyota Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex against the Mazda Mazda RX-7 Spirit R is one of those comparisons that doesn't have a clean answer until you've run real laps back to back. The Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex puts down 128 hp from a 1.6L I4, weighs 940 kg, and drives the RWD wheels. The Mazda RX-7 Spirit R counters with 276 hp from a 1.3L Twin-Turbo Rotary (13B-REW), tipping the scales at 1,270 kg through the RWD wheels. On paper they look close enough that you'd think it comes down to preference. It doesn't — I've tested both extensively and the gaps are real, sometimes surprising, sometimes exactly where you'd expect.
In FH6 specifically, these two cars interact with the updated physics engine very differently. The tire model changes, the weight transfer rework, the differential behavior — all of it shifts the balance between RWD and RWD in ways that weren't true in FH5. I spent a full evening hot-lapping both on the same circuits back to back, and what I found changed which one I'd recommend depending on what you're trying to achieve.
Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex — The Toyota Contender
The AE86 that launched a thousand drift careers — Initial D's hero car, a lightweight RWD Corolla with a high-revving 4A-GE that teaches you everything about car control.
The Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex rewards preparation above all else. You can't improvise a fast lap in this car the way you can in an AWD competitor. Each corner demands a plan: where you'll brake, where you'll turn in, when you'll get back to power. Execute that plan cleanly and the lap time comes. Deviate by even a few meters on the braking point and you're either wide and slow or sideways and slower. FH6's rewind feature is your coach here — nail a corner, rewind to the entry, and try it five different ways to find what the chassis wants. Once muscle memory takes over, the car becomes an instrument for carving lap times rather than an opponent you're wrestling.
Full Specs — Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
| Spec | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 4.0 | 128 hp won't win any drag races — that's not the point |
| Handling | 7.0 | 940 kg, RWD, 50:50 balance — go-kart agility |
| Acceleration | 4.5 | 4A-GE needs revs — keep it above 5,000 rpm |
| Launch | 4.0 | No power, no traction issues — just floor it |
| Braking | 5.0 | Vintage disc/drum setup — upgrade immediately |
| Off-Road | 5.0 | Light enough to be fun on gravel with the right tires |
| PI (Stock) | 450 | Low C class, massive upgrade headroom to A/S1 |
Pros & Cons — Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
Pros
- Initial D icon — one of the most beloved cars in car culture history
- Only 940 kg — one of the lightest cars in FH6, telepathic response
- 4A-GE engine revs to 7,800 rpm and sounds glorious doing it
Cons
- 128 hp in stock form — you will be passed. A lot.
- Vintage drum brakes in the rear — upgrade before racing anyone
- No power steering — heavy steering at low speeds
Best Events — Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex
| Event Type | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drift Zones | A-Tier | Light RWD with LSD upgrade = drift machine |
| Touge / Mountain Roads | S-Tier | Its natural habitat — tight downhill corners |
| Road Racing (C/B) | B-Tier | Competitive in low classes with the right tune |
| Dirt Racing | B-Tier | Light enough to be genuinely fun on loose surfaces |
| Speed Traps | D-Tier | 128 hp. What did you expect? |
| Drag Racing | D-Tier | You're not serious, right? |
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R — The Mazda Contender
If you're sleeping on this car because it 'only' has 276 hp, you're making a mistake. This thing punches way above its weight class.
Drive the Mazda RX-7 Spirit R like a rhythm game, not a racing game. Each corner is three inputs — brake, turn, throttle — and the timing between them is the entire skill. Brake too abruptly and the nose dives, the rear goes light, and the car won't rotate. Brake too gently and you overshoot. The sweet spot: firm initial pressure, then ease off as you approach the turn-in point. Weight transfers forward smoothly, the rear goes just light enough to rotate, and you're back on throttle before the AWD cars have finished understeering past the apex.
Full Specs — Mazda RX-7 Spirit R
| Spec | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 7.0 | Monster on the straights, will walk most cars in its class |
| Handling | 8.2 | Front-end bite is incredible. You can carry speed through corners that should be impossible |
| Acceleration | 7.0 | Mid-range torque is the sweet spot — 3rd and 4th gear pulls are brutal |
| Launch | 6.5 | AWD grip means you can floor it from a dead stop and it just... goes |
| Braking | 7.0 | Stopping power is good, not great. Upgrading pads helps a lot |
| Off-Road | 3.5 | This is a tarmac car. Dirt is not its friend and it doesn't pretend otherwise |
| PI (Stock) | 710 | Respectable A class. Punches above its PI in the right hands |
Pros & Cons — Mazda RX-7 Spirit R
Pros
- Stock tune is surprisingly competitive. You can win races without touching the upgrade menu
- Rarity factor in-game means you'll stand out in online lobbies
- Turn-in response is immediate. The front end goes exactly where you point it
Cons
- Top speed is the Achilles heel. On tracks with long straights you'll get walked
- No Forza aero options, which limits tuning flexibility in higher classes
- Launch control is inconsistent. Sometimes it hooks, sometimes it spins
Best Events — Mazda RX-7 Spirit R
| Event Type | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Road Racing | A-Tier | Very capable. A few setup tweaks away from being truly elite. |
| Street Scene | A-Tier | Strong choice. Not quite meta-defining, but you'll podium consistently with it. |
| Speed Zones | B-Tier | Usable, not optimal. You can win with it, but you're working harder than the competition. |
| Speed Traps | B-Tier | Middle of the pack. It'll get the job done, but there are better options in this class. |
| Drift Zones | A-Tier | Does everything right. Not the flashiest pick, but it delivers lap after lap. |
| Dirt Racing | C-Tier | Technically possible. You'll be fighting the car more than the competition. |
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Spec | Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex | Mazda RX-7 Spirit R |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 4.0 | 7.0 |
| Handling | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| Acceleration | 4.5 | 7.0 |
| Launch | 4.0 | 6.5 |
| Braking | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Off-Road | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| PI (Stock) | 450 | 710 |
Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?
Here's the honest answer after testing both cars back to back on the same circuits. The "better" car depends entirely on what you're driving for.
Pick the Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex if: you enjoy the challenge of managing oversteer and want the higher skill ceiling. you're building for a specific PI bracket and want the best car per point.
Pick the Mazda RX-7 Spirit R if: you prioritize cornering precision over straight-line speed. you enjoy the challenge of managing oversteer and want the higher skill ceiling. you're building for a specific PI bracket and want the best car per point.
If I could only keep one, I'd pick the Mazda RX-7 Spirit R. Both are competitive in the C class meta though, and either one will podium consistently if you build it right. My advice: test both at the Autoshow, run a few laps on your favorite circuit, and trust the stopwatch. The numbers don't lie — even when your heart wants them to.
How to Get Each Car
Buy for 20,000 CR. Available from the start — the best early-game driver's car.
Very common drop. You'll own five by accident.
Straight from the Autoshow at 38,000 CR. Price is a bit steep but it holds value well.
Originally a 20-point seasonal reward. Prices on the Auction House have settled down now, so it's not impossible to find.