Tier list
Racing Master tier list — June 2026 meta picks
Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupe `20 (Extreme), Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera `11 (Sports), and Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex (AE86) `85 (Standard) anchor Global Season 26S3. Compare all 121 cars by class, filter by server and drivetrain, then shortlist before you commit upgrades.
Top picks (Global server)
These picks are restricted to cars available on the Global server. Treat them as shortlist anchors, then verify in-game.
All-round anchors (Global SS/S)
Global anchors for the fastest shortlist.
Ranked-leaning picks (AWD, Global)
AWD Global shortlist for ranked stability.
Drift-leaning picks (RWD, Global)
RWD Global shortlist for drift feel.
How to use this tier list
Use the flow below so tier tags become a real next action rather than a screenshot argument.
1) Choose your lane
Start with AWD (ranked stability) or RWD (drift feel), then narrow further with tier and rarity filters.
2) Lock your server scope
Keep Server aligned with your account. Global-only shortlists avoid region-only noise.
3) Shortlist 3–6 cars, then verify
Open the class-specific pages and car details before spending upgrades.
Extreme Tier List
Extreme is the most important class for ranked climbing.
Tier leaders like Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupe `20 and Chevrolet Corvette C8 `20 anchor the Global snapshot in the current catalog.
If you're F2P, target one S-tier Extreme car on Global before touching any other class.
The gap between a maxed top-tier car and an A-tier car grows dramatically past Ace rank.
Source: Global server catalog data + community tier consensus (Joytify, r/RacingMasterOfficial, June 2026).
Current top picks (Global server)
- Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupe `20 — Tier S · Grade 956 — best overall signal on Global server
- Chevrolet Corvette C8 `20 — RWD — strong pace; verify handling on your tracks
- Lamborghini Aventador SVJ `19 — AWD grip option when stability matters more than raw speed
SS-to-C rankings for 14 Global Extreme cars. Filter by tier, drivetrain, and rarity.
Filters & sorting
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| TIER | CAR | RARITY | BRAND | DRIVE | SERVERS |
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| S | Legend · RWD | Legend | Mercedes-AMG | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Rare · RWD | Rare | Chevrolet | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| A | Legend · AWD | Legend | Lamborghini | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| A | Legend · RWD | Legend | BMW | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| A | Legend · RWD | Legend | Audi | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| A | Legend · RWD | Legend | Ford | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| A | Rare · RWD | Rare | Aston Martin | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Legend · RWD | Legend | Ferrari | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Legend · RWD | Legend | Dodge | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Rare | Lamborghini | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM | |
| B | Rare · RWD | Rare | Jaguar | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Rare · RWD | Rare | Dodge | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| C | Legend · RWD | Legend | McLaren | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| C | Normal · AWD | Normal | Audi | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
Sports Tier List
Sports class matters less than Extreme for ranked climbing, but you need a competitive Sports car for Sports-class ranked races.
Focus on Sports only after your Extreme car is at ECU 3+.
Current top picks (Global server)
- Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera `11 — Tier S · Grade 897 — best overall signal on Global server
- Nissan GT-R `18/ — AWD — more forgiving on technical and mixed layouts
- Mercedes-AMG SL 63 `22 — AWD grip option when stability matters more than raw speed
SS-to-C rankings for 18 Global Sports cars. Filter by tier, drivetrain, and rarity.
Filters & sorting
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- Legend
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| TIER | CAR | RARITY | BRAND | DRIVE | SERVERS |
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| S | Legend · AWD | Legend | Lamborghini | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Legend · AWD | Legend | Nissan | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Legend · AWD | Legend | Mercedes-AMG | AWD | Global, SEA, LATAM |
| S | Legend · RWD | Legend | Jaguar | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Legend · AWD | Legend | Audi | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Rare · RWD | Rare | Ford | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| A | Legend · RWD | Legend | Lotus | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| A | Rare · FWD | Rare | Hyundai | FWD | Global, SEA, LATAM |
| B | Legend · RWD | Legend | Chevrolet | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Legend · AWD | Legend | Porsche | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Legend · RWD | Legend | BMW | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Legend · RWD | Legend | Honda | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Rare · AWD | Rare | Mitsubishi | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Rare · AWD | Rare | Subaru | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Rare · RWD | Rare | Cadillac | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Normal · AWD | Normal | Audi | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Normal · AWD | Normal | Volvo | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| C | Normal · RWD | Normal | Nissan | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
Standard Tier List
Standard class is where the game begins.
The meta shifted significantly with recent collab routes — Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex (AE86) `85 is a serious contender alongside BMW Z4 sDrive 35is `13.
Standard cars with ECU 3+ can compete with Legendary-tier cars.
Current top picks (Global server)
- Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex (AE86) `85 — Tier S · Grade 800 — best overall signal on Global server
- BMW Z4 sDrive 35is `13 — RWD — strong pace; verify handling on your tracks
- Porsche 911 Carrera 4 `89 — AWD grip option when stability matters more than raw speed
SS-to-C rankings for 19 Global Standard cars. Filter by tier, drivetrain, and rarity.
Filters & sorting
- Tier
- S
- Rarity
- Legend
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- RWD
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| TIER | CAR | RARITY | BRAND | DRIVE | SERVERS |
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| S | Legend · RWD | Legend | Toyota | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Legend · RWD | Legend | BMW | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Legend · AWD | Legend | Porsche | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Legend · RWD | Legend | Aston Martin | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Legend · AWD | Legend | Mitsubishi | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Legend · RWD | Legend | Chevrolet | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Rare · RWD | Rare | BMW | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| S | Rare · AWD | Rare | Volkswagen | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| A | Legend · RWD | Legend | Ford | RWD | Global, SEA, LATAM |
| A | Legend · FWD | Legend | Mini | FWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| A | Rare · RWD | Rare | Subaru | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Legend · AWD | Legend | BMW | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Rare · AWD | Rare | Infiniti | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Rare · AWD | Rare | Ford | AWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Normal · RWD | Normal | Mazda | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Normal · FWD | Normal | Volkswagen | FWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| B | Normal · FWD | Normal | Honda | FWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| C | Legend · RWD | Legend | Chevrolet | RWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
| C | Normal · FWD | Normal | Ford | FWD | Global, SEA, Japan, LATAM |
Source-first guide
Not official: NetEase does not publish a public official tier list on the web. This page is a comparison view built from public references.
Scope: Season 26S3 · 2026-06-22 · Global-first filters. Tier tags are a signal layer; verify your final pick in the live game with your upgrade depth and track focus.
- Car class pages (base fields) — Used to compile core car fields by class.
- Complete car list (drivetrain) — Used to enrich drivetrain where missing.
- Server availability list — Used to enrich server availability tags.
- Extreme tier list reference — Used as a tier tag input for the current season snapshot.
- Sports tier list reference — Used as a tier tag input for the current season snapshot.
- Standard tier list reference — Used as a tier tag input for the current season snapshot.
Official Fact Check
Racing Master cross-class meta tier (Season 26S3 / June 2026)
How RacingMasterHub cross-checks this against the official publisher source and the wider community before we publish it.
| Claim | Official | Community | Our call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme class is the current meta-dominant class for ranked climbing | Not addressed | Confirmed 33 reports | Confirmed evidence |
| Nissan GT-R (R35) is the top Sports-class pick in 26S2 | Not addressed | Confirmed 21 reports | Confirmed evidence |
| Mazda RX-7 RS is the top Standard-class pick in 26S2 | Not addressed | Confirmed 16 reports | Confirmed evidence |
| Standard-class cars can compete with Sports-class cars in high-rank ranked play | Not addressed | Mixed 13 reports · Possible only for the top 1–2 Standard picks; majority of Standard cars cannot | Rejected |
| Focusing all upgrades on a single car beats spreading across a garage | Not addressed | Confirmed 47 reports | Confirmed evidence |
Tier list FAQ
Is this an official NetEase tier list?
No. NetEase does not publish a public official tier list on the web. This page is a guide layer that helps you compare the current car pool faster.
Why can my results differ from a tier page?
Track layout, upgrade level, tuning, and handling preference can all change results. Use this page to shortlist cars first, then test the ones that fit your account.
Which server and patch does this cover?
This tier view is scoped to the published catalog snapshot shown in the trust bar. If you play on a different server or a newer patch, treat the tiers as a starting point and verify in-game.
Which cars are best for Global server in Season 26S3?
For Extreme: Mercedes-AMG GT R Coupe `20 and Chevrolet Corvette C8 `20 are the top Global S-tier picks (Global has no Extreme SS-tier cars in the current catalog). Ford GT is the strongest free-route Extreme anchor from launch events. For Sports: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera `11 and Nissan GT-R `18/ lead the Global pool. For Standard: Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-Apex (AE86) `85 is the best free starter on Global.
What to open next
Tier list → tuning → car detail → ranked. Pick the route that matches your next decision.