Mazda RX7 Spirit R Best Race Tune Forza Horizon 5

This Horizon 5 tuning guide goes through the Mazda RX7 Spirit R Best Race Tune in Forza Horizon 5. We break down every part and tuning needed to make the RX7 stick to the road.

The RX7 is typically associated with JDM and drifting but we decided to make a race tune because we love the car that much. We’ve also got a drift tune for the RX7 that you can check out. The RX7 Spirit R first featured in Forza with the release of Motorsport 2 and has since been in Motorsport 3 and 4 including Horizon 4 and 5. In Horizon 5, the car can be purchased from the Autoshow for 30,000CR

Vehicle History

The RX7 Spirit R Type A is a part of the third generation of Mazda RX7. It is considered the most collectible model because there were only 1500 units produced. There are three models of the Spirit R including Type A, Type B, and Type C.

Mazda RX7 Spirit R Best Race Tune – Car Parts

We’ve slapped in the 2.6L Rotary Engine and made the car All Wheel Drive. Pretty much every part is Race class bar the Tires, chassis, and weight reduction. Make sure to max out the rear track width and slap on semi-slick tires.

• Engine: 2.6L 4 Rotor-Racing
• Drivetrain: AWD
• Aspiration: Single Turbo
• Tire: Semi Slick
• Front Tire Width: 255mm
• Rear Tire Width: 305mm
• Front Track Width: Max
• Rear Track Width: Max
• Clutch: Race
• Transmission: Race
• Driveline: Race
• Differential: Race
• Brakes: Race
• Spring and Dampers: Race
• Front Anti Rollbar: Race
• Rear Anti Rollbar: Race
• Chassis Reinforcement Roll Cage: Sport
• Weight Reduction: Sport
• Intake: Race
• Fuel System: Race
• Ignition: Race
• Exhaust: Race

• Rotors/Compression: Race
• Pistons/ Compression: Race
• Twin Turbo: Race
• Intercooler: Race
• Oil/Cooling: Race
• Flywheel: Race

Race Tuning

The tuning below has been tested and this tune offers the best speed and handling. You can make changes as you see fit but this tune works great. The RX7 is an S1 class if you’re wondering.

Tires

• Front: 25.5
• Rear: 25.5

Gearing

Final Drive: 3.38

• 1st: 2.89
• 2nd: 1.99
• 3rd: 1.49
• 4th: 1.16
• 5th: 0.94
• 6th: 0.78

Alignment

Camber

• Front: -2.5
• Rear: -1.5

Toe

• Front: 0
• Rear: 0

Front Caster

• Angle: 5.8

Antiroll Bars

• Front: 32.10
• Rear: 21.00

Springs

• Front: 573.9
• Rear: 644.4

Ride Height

• Front: 6.3
• Rear: 6.3

Damping

Rebound Stiffness

• Front: 11.5
• Rear: 12.1

Bump Stiffness

• Front: 5.2
• Rear: 5.2

Aero

None

Brake

Braking Force

• Balance: 55%
• Pressure: 104%

Differential

Front

• Acceleration: 35%
• Deceleration: 0%

Rear

• Acceleration: 55%
• Deceleration: 0%

Centre

• Balance: 63%

Summary

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