Overview
1996 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport appears on the official Forza Horizon 6 car list as a C Class (mid-pack improver) entry in the base roster. This page covers how it tends to drive in its class, where it fits inside the Japan setting, how to think about a starting tune, and which roster entries it naturally compares against.
Background and Forza Horizon 6 context
The 1996 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport is celebrated as a modern classic, combining retro styling with contemporary performance in the mid-90s. This model came equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 engine, generating 305 horsepower, and featured a performance-tuned suspension for improved handling. The Impala SS became a cultural icon, symbolizing the resurgence of American performance sedans and enjoying popularity among both car enthusiasts and collectors. On the official Forza Horizon 6 car list this 1996 Chevrolet entry sits in the C Class (mid-pack improver) bracket inside the base roster, which is the placement players come to this page expecting to confirm against the public source. Inside the same C Class (mid-pack improver) bracket, the closest comparison roster entries for players are 2001 Acura Integra Type R and 2002 Acura RSX Type S, which is the C Class (mid-pack improver) peer group this car is usually weighed against.
Driving feel in Forza Horizon 6
1996 Impala SS used the LT1 5.7 V8 (a 350 small-block) making 260hp through a four-speed automatic. In C-class events the rear-drive sedan layout makes it more capable than its kerb weight suggests on Japan's longer routes; the trade-off is a 1996 GM B-body chassis tune that allows noticeable body roll.
Where it shines
C class fits most early Festival progression, beginner-friendly online cruises and any event where you want to refine racing line without the speed punishing you.
Tuning starting point
Aim for a tune that prioritises mid-corner grip first, then a moderate gear-ratio change for the typical road event speed. A community tune is usually enough.
How to get 1996 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport
This car is listed without an add-on label on the official Forza Horizon 6 source, so we treat it as part of the base roster. Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, 2026, and before that date the public Autoshow may not surface every base-roster car yet — players asking 'how do I get this car, it is not in the Autoshow?' on Reddit or the Forza forums usually find the answer is 'wait for launch day or a post-launch update'. After launch, base-roster cars are normally available through credits in the Autoshow, Wheelspins, Festival Playlist rewards, or the in-game showcase that introduces new vehicles.
