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Best Cars in Fortnite

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8 hours ago

November 14, 2024

Christoph Rediske

Key Takeaways

Lamborghini Huracán STO: Ultimate supercar, stylish design, high price, limited customization options.
Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline: A Classic featured in the movie, boasts a rear spoiler, a wide range of decals, and an iconic design.
McLaren 765LT: Sleek supercar ideal for high-octane action, featuring dark accents, unique decals, and a streamlined design.

Fortnite has come a long way since its inception in 2017. It evolved from a simple tower-defense game with a Battle Royale mode into a fully developed gaming hub featuring expansive interconnected experiences like Rocket Racing and LEGO Fortnite. The game has also seen massive overhauls in the cosmetics department, allowing players to customize their characters exactly as they see fit.

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While much of players’ attention falls on the skin they choose to don in Battle Royale and other modes, Fortnite doesn’t just offer a roster of outfits in the item shop. In fact, players can also grab cosmetics for their cars. Whether cruising around the island in an original design like the Deistro or racing around a track in a Lamborghini, there’s a car for everyone in Fortnite. Here are just some of the best cars players can get.

10 Diesel

A Dystopian Muscle Car

Release Date: December 8, 2023
How To Get: Purchase from the Item Shop for 2,500 V-Bucks

First up is the Diesel, a muscle car that seems to be ripped straight out of a dystopian movie. The vehicle is both sturdy and slick, boasting a considerable amount of weight while featuring an intricate design woven throughout. The engine protruding through the car’s hood is a great touch, along with the exhausts on either side of the car. The carbon fiber accents near the back wheels and along the bumper are also nice, further selling the futuristic race car aesthetic.

The Diesel also offers a neat balance between its primary and secondary paint jobs, allowing players to create unique looks by choosing complementary color schemes. Additionally, it comes with two unique decals, Lucky Seven and 00, adding to its customization options. For players seeking a vehicle that packs some horsepower, the Diesel could be a perfect choice.

9 Cyclone

Classic Rocket League Sports Car

Release Date: December 8, 2023
How To Get: Purchase from the Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks

Up next is the Cyclone, another original design, this time one that first debuted in Rocket League. This sports car is a sleek, rocket-powered vehicle, creatively inspired by models like the McLaren 570GT and blended with Fortnite’s signature flair. With a low-hanging body typical of sports cars, complemented by sharp and intricate details, the Cyclone stands out as a stylish yet original ride.

While the vehicle’s primary paint job is the most striking feature, the secondary paint job highlights the vehicle’s trim, adding a subtle yet stylish touch. The car also comes with two additional styles, available as part of separate bundles. These include a Nick Eh 30-inspired design in the Nick Eh 30 Cyclone Bundle and an Adidas-themed design in the Adidas Copa Cyclone Bundle. As a bonus, players who already own the Cyclone in Rocket League will receive it for free in Fortnite.

8 Jäger 619

A European Classic

Release Date: December 8, 2023
How To Get: Purchase from the Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks

Following the Cyclone is the Jäger 619, another popular vehicle that first debuted in Rocket League. This elegant car draws much of its inspiration from European racers, closely resembling the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and showcasing the power of German engineering. The Jäger 619 is a truly stylish vehicle to flaunt on the tracks, featuring a sleek body with a prominent spoiler — perfect for players cruising around in Rocket Racing.

In addition to its original design, the Jäger 619 offers several variations included in separate bundles. These include the Metallica Jäger 619 Bundle, the Adidas F50 Jäger 619 Bundle, and the Alan Walker Jäger 619 Bundle, giving players a variety of styles to customize their ride. And just like the Cyclone, the Jäger 619 is automatically transferred from Rocket League to Fortnite for players who already own it.

7 Diestro

A Retro Car With A Touch Of Modern Power

Release Date: February 22, 2024
How To Get: Purchase from the Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks

Next up is a more original design, one that may be inspired by cars from the Ferrari series. This is, of course, the Deistro, a retro-style car with just a touch of modern design. The narrow, long bonnet of the Deistro gives it a classic retro look, but with its intricate design and rear spoiler, one could easily imagine this car being mass-produced today.

The primary color players go with will cover most of the car’s body, while their paint style will mainly alter the trims, allowing for some neat designs — especially if players go for the Deistro’s Gold Trim. This supercar also comes with six unique decals, with Old Flame and Sooo Fly standing out as some of the best. With the amount of customization players are offered, the Deistro may just be one of the best cars available.

6 Dominus GT

A Modern Muscle Reimagined

Release Date: March 9, 2024
How To Get: Purchase from the Item Shop for 1,500 V-Bucks

Though the Diesel may appear to be a futuristic muscle car, the Dominus GT is a true, authentic one. This vehicle has the look and feel of a classic muscle car, featuring a bulky design that just screams horsepower. The dark details throughout the default version of this car are sleek, along with the subtle sharp accents around the arches. What really sells this car, however, is the supercharger mounted on the engine.

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The Dominus GT is no stranger to detail, with its intricate paintwork, narrow windows, and bronze exhaust pipes being just some of the standout features that players will appreciate. It also comes with six unique decals for further customization, allowing players to create their own unique designs. Though it may not be any faster than the other cars on this list, it certainly looks the part, making it a fine addition to any player’s locker.

5 Nissan Fairlady Z

Rare Retro Japanese Sports Car

Season 15 promotional material showcasing the Nissan Fairlady Z Car in Rocket League

Release Date: June 13, 2024
How To Get: Part of the June 2024 Rocket League Premium Pass (acquired for free with Fortnite Crew in June 2024)

From European-inspired to the work of Japanese engineering, the Nissan Fairlady Z may be one of the most stylish cars to exist in Fortnite — and also one of the rarest. This elegant vehicle originally debuted in Rocket League’s Premium Pass for Season 15 and is a classic sports car that many players may not see cruising around the Fortnite map.

Featuring 1960s aesthetics along with standout features like a rear spoiler and flared arches, the Nissan Fairlady Z is perfect for players looking to step away from the more modern and futuristic designs of other vehicles. Although it is unlikely that this car will become available for purchase again anytime soon, it was briefly obtainable for free if players subscribed to Fortnite Crew in June 2024. Despite its limited time availability, it remains a rare and cherished addition that those fortunate enough to acquire can proudly show off.

4 BMW M240i

An Elegant Vehicle Of Modern Engineering

Promotional image showcasing the BMW M240i in Fortnite

Release Date: August 17, 2024
How To Get: Purchase from the Item Shop for 2,000 V-Bucks

It’s no surprise that the BMW M240i has made its way onto this list, an elegant coupe courtesy of German engineering. This modern icon is a sight to behold, featuring a sleek design with prominent primary paintwork, allowing players to show off their favorite color in style. While it may not boast the most sophisticated design compared to other cars on this list, sporting the BMW M240i will give players a taste of its real-world counterpart.

The exterior of the BMW M240i is quite impressive, especially with the right color choice, but the interior is also highly detailed, making it a great option for players who appreciate the finer details. Though acquiring it will cost players more V-Bucks than most other cars, it’s definitely worth the investment.

3 McLaren 765LT

A Richman’s Coupe Supercar

Release Date: February 8, 2024
How To Get: Purchase from the Item Shop for 2,800 V-Bucks

Continuing the trend of real-world cars making their way into Fortnite is the McLaren 765LT, a fearless coupe supercar that is both sleek and mesmerizing. As part of the McLaren series, the 765LT is ideal for players who love sporty, high-performance supercars, and this one fits Fortnite’s high-octane action quite nicely.

The McLaren 765LT features a large area for the primary paint color players choose, accented with dark details throughout, including touches of carbon fiber for added detail. It also boasts some unique decals, including Tigerclaw, Geofade, and Techy. Its streamlined design is also pretty impressive, eliminating much of the visual clutter seen in bulkier vehicles, great for players cruising around the battlefield for their next target.

2 Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline

A Fast & Furious Classic

Screenshot showcasing the Nissan Skyline Bundle in Fortnite

Release Date: October 5, 2024
How To Get: Purchase from the Item Shop for 2,500 V-Bucks

Taking the second spot for the best car in Fortnite is the Nissan Skyline, an absolute classic featured in Fast & Furious. Modeled after its real-life counterpart, the Nissan Skyline is a must-have for any car enthusiast cruising around the Fortnite island. It boasts an iconic design, complete with a rear spoiler, intricately designed bumper, and signature racing stripes by default.

To add to the customization options, players can choose from a wide range of decals. If players are looking for a gradient paint job, the Twilight Skyline decal is a great pick. On the other hand, for those who prefer a clean and simple look, the Clean Cut decal will suit their taste perfectly. With all the customization options available, along with its legendary design, the Fast & Furious Nissan Skyline might just be the best car to grab in Fortnite.

1 Lamborghini Huracán STO

The Ultimate Supercar

Release Date: December 24, 2023
How To Get: Purchase from the Item Shop for 3,500 V-Bucks

Taking the number one spot is the iconic Lamborghini Huracán STO, the ultimate supercar. While it serves as the most expensive entry on this list, the Lamborghini Huracán STO is as stylish as it is classy, featuring a sleek, iconic design that screams horsepower. With much of the paintwork covering the body and the player-selected secondary paint styles mainly affecting the trims, it is an excellent choice for players who appreciate the finer details of their ride.

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In terms of customization options, the Lamborghini Huracán STO is not particularly diverse, offering only two unique decals — a downside given its high price. However, most other decals that players already own will work with it, making it a highly customizable vehicle. The Lamborghini also comes with two unique wheel options, one of which allows players to sport golden wheels, a nice addition for those who want to flaunt their ride.