The Need For Speed Franchise continues to lead the pack in the video game racing genre with its new release of Need For Speed Unbound. Need For Speed Unbound arrives with a slew of new features for players to dive into, including expanded customization options and a personal avatar creation mode. Need For Speed Unbound also releases with new and returning event types that players can take part in to put the pedal to the metal and leave the competition in the dust.
Among these new race events is the Speed Race type, a close relative of drag races with intense straightaways requiring players to reach their top speed and stay there to win. To come out ahead, players will need a finely-tuned 3-second car with as much firepower as they can cram into the machine. The best vehicle choices for drag races in Need For Speed Unbound can also make a big difference.
7 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1967
The Chevrolet Camaro is a beautiful machine that has more than enough power to give any stock ride a run for its money. In Need For Speed Unbound, the 67 Camaro SS has a base top speed of 146 miles per hour. With proper tuning and some new parts, drivers can create a monster that devours the track in front of them.
Players will need to tune to open up the car's full potential. Tweaking the traction and transmission of the 67 Camaro will have to be modified so that the car can do more than just keep up with the pack but lead it as well.
6 Chevrolet Camaro z/28 2014
Chevrolet stepped into the modern-day world by bringing an American muscle classic to the present day with an updated visual and mechanical design. The Z/28 Camaro is a masterpiece of style and torque that glides like an arrow on and off the track.
With a top speed of 177 miles per hour fresh out of the shop, the Z/28 can go from zero to sixty in under four seconds. Of course, with a fresh coat of paint and some upgraded parts, as soon as players step behind the wheel of this speed demon, they'll have to get used to arriving at the finish line alone.
5 Doge Charge RT 1969
Doge has a long history in the drag racing scene and a prestigious career with the racing record of the Doge Charger. When one thinks of pure speed, the charger is the car that is envisioned. With a fair amount of thanks to the Fast and Furious movie franchise, of course.
The Dodge Charger was the vehicle of choice for Dominick Torreto in the original movie, appearing in the iconic drag race scene between Dominick and Brian. The Doge Charger has a top speed of 146 miles per hour and is capable of going from zero to sixty in five seconds.
4 Ferrari F40 1987
Ferrari is a juggernaut in the racing community, known for manufacturing the fastest vehicles in the world for nearly eighty years. Ferrari has had an illustrious career, with their cars being the primary choice for racers who wanted to win, with other car manufacturers struggling even to come close to their mechanical acceleration.
However, Ferrari caught lightning in a bottle in 1987 with the release of the F40, a visual classic machine with speed to match. The Ferrari F40 can go from zero to sixty in just under four seconds and has a base top speed of 200 miles per hour.
3 Lamborghini Huracan 2018
Few car companies are known primarily for their speed. Lamborghini is a brand that has grown synonymous with fast and style. A high-end vehicle belonging to the exotic class, the Lamborghini Huracan excels at reaching its top speed as quickly as possible and maintaining it with perfect control for the driver.
The sleek and aerodynamic chassis of the Huracan makes it a top contender in drag racing, able to reach a base top speed of two hundred miles per hour with a three-second zero to sixty time. It's this that makes it one of the best drag racing cars in Need For Speed Unbound, with few others coming close.
2 Ford Mustang 1965
The Mustang is another vehicle that paved the way in American muscle car history. The Ford Motor Company rose and took the world by storm and even directly challenged and defeated Ferrari in a race in 1966.
The Ford Mustang was one of the best-selling vehicles of its time for its performance and look. Many drivers, professional and recreational, prefer the roar of the Mustang and the feeling of riding a cheetah on the road. The Mustang will have no problems keeping up and letting loose with a few modifications and an upgraded motor that will open up its base top speed of 116 miles per hour.
1 Ford GT 2017
The Ford GT is the crown jewel of the Ford Motor Company that embodied the style and precision of exotic sports cars while maintaining the overall presence of muscle and power. The Ford GT debuted on the track and quickly made waves as a top performer for many years to come.
Going from zero to sixty in three seconds flat, the Ford GT sticks to the ground and hits 200 miles per hour in the blink of an eye, making it exceptional on straightaways. Players will have little issue clearing events with this beast on the prowl as it really is one of the best drag racing cars in Need For Speed Unbound.
Need For Speed Unbound is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC