This Horizon 5 tuning guide looks at the RX7 Best Race Tune. We list the best parts and tuning needed to create this S2 beast!
The RX7 is an icon of Japanese sports cars. It has appeared in every single Forza every released. In Horizon 5, the RX7 can be purchased from the Autoshow for 35,000CR. It can also be won in wheelspin or purchased from the Auction House.
We also have an RX7 Spirit R Race Tune if you’re looking for that aswel.
Vehicle History
The RX7 is an icon of Japanese sports cars. It debuted in 1978 and production continued until 2002. The RX7 in this guide is a part of the third generation and there have been nearly 69,000 produced from 1992 to 1997. Although production has stopped, Mazda unveiled the RX-Vision concept car in the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.
Make sure to check out more of our Forza Horizon 5 Race Tunes while you’re here.
Race Car Parts
For the RX7 Best Race Tune, we’ve swapped the engine into a 2.6L Rotor Racing build. Make sure to swap the Drivetrain to AWD. Every other part of the car is maxed to Race. If you’re looking for a sick look make sure to slap on the TCP Magic Widebody and Rear Race Wing.
- Engine: 2.6L Rotor Racing
- Drivetrain Swap: AWD
- Tire: Race
- Rear Tire Width: 325mm
- 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: Race
- Weight Reduction: Race
- Restrictor Plate: None
- Intake: Race
- Fuel System: Race
- Ignition: Race
- Valves: Race
- Displacement: Race
- Pistons/ Compression: Race
- Twin Turbo: Race
- Intercooler: Race
- Oil/Cooling: Race
- Flywheel: Race
RX7 Tuning
Below is the tuning tweaks made to the RX7 Race build. Make any changes you see fit but this build is a nice balance of grip and handling.
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
This tune was originally made by GasMonkey. He’s an avid Forza player and has been supporting KavoGaming for a long time now. Make sure to give him a follow on Twitter if you’re looking for someone to pay Forza with.
