Fans of the Need For Speed (NFS) racing game franchise have over 20 games to choose from that date back to 1994. Despite arriving over five years ago, NFS Heat is still a fan favorite, so if you’re looking the perfect car to race, check out my tier list below.
Tiered List of the Best Cars in Need of Quick Heat
NFS Heat is the first choice for many gamers who love an open world to run in (along with NFS Unbound) where the police are as menacing as your fellow speedsters. Whether you’re racing in the sanctioned daytime events or the illegal nighttime street races, you’ll need a car that balances speed, acceleration and maneuverability.
Note that with all tier lists, this is a matter of opinion and your experience with these cars may vary. The important thing is to try as many cars as possible to find the one that matches your driving style, and then upgrade it to the max. The ratings below reflect fully pimped versions of each car.
| Tier | Car |
|---|---|
| S | Ferrari F40 ’87, McLaren F1 ’93, Porsche 911 Carrera RSR ’73 |
| A | BMW M3 GTR LE ’06, Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 ’14, Ferrari FXX-K Evo ’18, Ford GT ’17, Koenigsegg Regera ’16, McLaren P1 GTR ’15, Mazda RX-7 Spirit R ’02, Pagani Huayra BC ’17, Polestar 1 ’20, Subaru Impreza WRX STI ’10 |
| B | Aston Martin Vulcan ’16, Ferrari LaFerrari ’13, Ford F-150 Raptor ’17, Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-R ’71, Porsche Panamera Turbo ’17, SRT Viper GTS ’14 |
| C | Audi R8 V10 Performance Coupe ’19, BMW X6 M ’16, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 ’19, Ferrari 488 Pista ’19, Lotus Exige S ’06, Mazda MX-5 ’96, McLaren P1 ’14, Nissan Fairlady 240 ’71, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS ’18 |
Best S-Tier Cars in NFS Heat
When you consider all the options and upgrades, these are the best cars available in the game. They boast an unmatched blend of speed, power and performance that will see you through the entire game.
Ferrari F40 ’87
It can have a price of $547kbut with a Basic Performance Evaluation (BPR) of 266 it is worth the asking price. It was the fastest production car in the world when it arrived on the scene in 1987 and you can pick it up in NFS Heat once you’ve crashed. Rep level 24. As with many of the best cars in the game, while its stats aren’t too flashy, a dedicated racer will find a setup that will leave other cards in your dust.
McLaren F1 ’93
You can take the McLaren F1 ‘9s from Port Murphy someday you will reach Rep level 30 for the amazing price tag of free. Yes, one of the best cars won’t cost you an in-game dime. However, it is only available and fully customizable after you complete the Black Market paid DLC so it will cost you some real coins. What you will get is a monster with a 326 BPR this is probably the best car in the game unmodified.
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 ’73
While it has a A BPR of just 188 and will only push you back $86k, many still consider the Porsche 911 Carera RSR the best car in the game. Better you can take it at Rep level 16, making it the first S-tier car you’ll gain access to. While its base speed, power and acceleration are nothing to write home about, it is one of the most customizable cars in NFS Heat, allowing a good driver to fine tune it to suit any situation.
Best A-Tier Cars in NFS Heat
The cars you’ll find in the A tier for NFS Heat are either a short drop in overall stats from those in the S tier, or they’re perfect in a particular part of the game while still being solid performers elsewhere.
Koenigsegg Regera ’16
The Regera comes closest to pushing into the S-level range of all the A-level cars, thanks to having outrageous acceleration. This Swedish hybrid sports car also maxes out the speed and power categories, boasting a BPR of 400+, but as with any powerful beast, you’ll need to have top-notch driving skills to tame it. You will also need to tame the $1.2 million price tag. It will not be available to you until you reach Rep level 50.
Mazda RX-7 Spirit R ’02
Some cars you will warm up and play around the world, while you will reach others at specific moments. The Mazda Rx-7 is the perfect example of this, having a relatively low 144 BPR being in every good driver’s garage for anytime you need a perfect drift. Even better, it will only reject you $60k and will be available to you very early in the game (Deputy level 4).
Polar 1 ’20
The NFS Heat cover star is more than just a pretty face, boasting BPR of 247 and a relatively affordable price tag of $162k. You will be able to take it when you reach Rep level 22 and probably won’t be disappointed, especially once you can upgrade it. Moreover, who does not want to drive in the Hero edition (with its 328 BPR) which only becomes unlocked after you beat the game?
Best B-Tier Cars in NFS Heat
You might find your favorite car in the B tier because there are such fine edges in NFS Heat in terms of performance. You will find arguments for each car in this level to be on a higher level, but more generally, they are considered just shy of the podium.
Aston Martin Vulcan ’16
- Price: 1.467 million USD
- BPR: 314
- Availability: Rep level 40
- Highlight: Great acceleration and power
Ferrari LaFerrari ’13
- Price: 1.104 million USD
- BPR: 360
- Availability: Rep level 40
- Highlight: High power, speed, acceleration and solid customization
SRT Viper GTS ’14
- Price: $121.5k
- BPR: 283
- Availability: Rep level 28
- Highlight: High top speed and good for drifting
Best C-Tier Cars in NFS Heat
These NFS Heat C tier cars are still great choices, but won’t suit everyone. If you have money to spare, give them a try. You might just find your dream record.
BMW X6 M ’16
- Price: $107.5k
- BPR: 188
- Availability: Rep level 16
- Highlight: Highly customizable and great off-road
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 ’19
- Price: $142.5k
- BPR: 315
- Availability: Rep level 32
- Highlight: Excellent value for high performance
McLaren P1 ’14
- Price: $776.5k
- BPR: 346
- Availability: Rep level 40
- Highlight: Great top speed for price and well balanced
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