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Asphalt 8 What Are the Best Multiplayer Cars for Beginners

Contents

  • 1 Overview (outdated information at 2019/03/13)
  • 2 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition
    • 2.1 Summary
  • 3 Shelby Cobra 427
    • 3.1 Summary
  • 4 BMW M2
    • 4.1 Summary
  • 5 Porsche 959
  • 6 Devel Sixteen Prototype
  • 7 TRION NEMESIS
  • 8 Renault DeZir
  • 9 Range Rover Evoque Coupe HSE Dynamic
  • 10 ED Design Torq
  • 11 Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe
  • 12 Honda Integra Type-R
  • 13 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI
  • 14 Camaro Z/28
  • 15 Ford F-150
  • 16 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Overview (outdated information at 2019/03/13)

This is the first installment of the Multiplayer Cars Guide series. This section deals with the top thirty cars in the guide, based on the Usability Rank.

Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition

Summary

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition was added to the game during the Lunar New Year 2017 Update, as a replacement for the nerfed 1967 Chevrolet Impala. The SLK SE was introduced as an exclusive reward in two TLEs. It is currently obtainable with 18 Legendary Blueprints and it sometimes goes on sale for 12,750 tokens.

The SLK SE is a high-end Class A car. It doesn't really have too many rivals. At MAX + PRO (a non-optimal rank), the SLK SE is reduced to the level of the Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport and has to race against cars like the McLaren MP4-31, McLaren Mercedes MP4-25 and Aston Martin Vulcan, which can defeat the SLK SE on many maps. However, at 1200-1400, the optimal rank zone, the SLK SE is nearly unrivalled. The SLK SE does face some minor rivalry from the BMW M2 and Shelby Cobra 427, which can beat it in difficult maps. Also, the SLK SE is harder to drive than these two cars and it is easy to knock down at the starts of races, which can allow these two slower cars to be able to defeat it in some situations.

The SLK SE's upgrade rank percentages are 20/30/20/30, and its starting and finishing ranks are 885 and 1776. The SLK SE's starting rank is close to many Class D cars while its finishing rank is close to many Class S cars, making it extremely overpowered at low ranks. It is also Elite, allowing it to become even faster with a top speed-oriented tune. However, being Elite, the SLK SE can only be used 2-4 times before breaking down.

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Equal Rivals Superior Rivals Underdog Rivals Driving Difficulty (Self) Driving Difficulty (Overall)
1 A Elite (Top 100 of 2500+) 1000+ Corvette GS (Rank 1800) Vulcan (Rank 1800) Hommage (Rank 1600)

Camaro SS (Rank 1450)

BMW M2 and Cobra (Rank 1250)

Extreme Medium
Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses
0200 4040 0800

0300 4040 0800

0400 4040 0800

0400 5050 0800

0500 5050 0800

0520 5050 0880

0505 5555 0808

A1089

A1152

A1228

A1248

A1285

A1325

A1594

261.8 mph

282.3 mph

305.8 mph

313.0 mph

321.5 mph

321.5 mph

335.0 mph

421.4 km/h

454.4 km/h

492.2 km/h

503.6 km/h

517.4 km/h

517.4 km/h

539.9 km/h

Elite Speed. Handling, drifting, acceleration, and nitro efficiency.
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Target Cobras and Camaro SS'. Take wide drifts and long + straight routes. Most maps apart from Sector 8 and Dubai. Low Very Low (9/14/18) No 18 Legendary Blueprints Forced Induction V8 Engines

Shelby Cobra 427

Summary

The Shelby Cobra 427 was added to the game during the Mastery Update. It is earned at 1050 Licenses in Car Mastery, making it significantly more difficult to obtain than the BMW M2, its main rival.

The Cobra is a mid Class B car. Its main Multiplayer rivals are the Range Rover Evoque Coupe HSE Dynamic (Class C), BMW M2 (Class C), ED Design Torq (Class C), Honda Integra Type-R (Class B), Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (Class C), TVR Sagaris (Class B), BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage (Class A), Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS (Class A), and Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition (Class A).

The Cobra is superior to most of these rivals (at the optimal ranks), but it is roughly equal to the BMW M2 and it is slightly/greatly inferior to the SLK SE (depending on the track).

Compared to the BMW M2, the Cobra cannot compete at ranks below 1200. It also can't compete any higher than rank 1300, due to the presence of the Sagaris and Camaro SS. The BMW M2 can defeat the Cobra quite reliably on difficult tracks, so it is suggested that the Cobra only be used on easy tracks like Tokyo, Barcelona, and London.

The Cobra's upgrade rank percentages are 20/30/20/30, and its starting and finishing ranks are 1015 and 1605. These stats are slightly superior to the BMW M2's, but the Cobra's lack of Elite Tuning causes it to be only equal to the BMW M2. However, the Cobra's lack of Elite Tuning is also its biggest advantage against the BMW M2 because it doesn't break after several races.

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Equal Rivals Superior Rivals Underdog Rivals Driving Difficulty (Self) Driving Difficulty (Overall)
5.1 B Mid Champion (2150-2300) 1200-1300 BMW M2 (1250) SLK SE (1250) Evoque, GLC Coupe, Torq, and Integra (1250)

Sagaris and Camaro SS (1300)

Medium Very Hard
Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses
0500 5050

0501 5050

0502 5050

0503 5050

B1234

B1245

B1262

B1285

247.8 mph

249.4 mph

251.5 mph

254.1 mph

399.0 km/h

401.6 km/h

405.0 km/h

409.3 km/h

None Very good speed, acceleration and handling. Very poor drifting and mediocre nitro efficiency.
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Target Evoques and other slightly slower cars. Micro-drift and constantly replenish nitro to keep maximum speed. Tokyo Reverse, Westminster Bridge, Barcelona. Avoid Sector 8, Dubai and other technical maps where the BMW M2 is superior. Medium Medium (7/12/17) Yes Licenses 1,050 V8 Engines

BMW M2

Summary

The BMW M2 was added to the game during the Championship Update. It was given out as a free car (via TLEs) on two different occasions, as a Christmas gift. The BMW M2 was also given out in two ranked TLEs. The BMW M2 is otherwise available for 30 Common Blueprints.

The BMW M2 is a high-mid-end Class C car. Its main Multiplayer rivals are the Range Rover Evoque Coupe HSE Dynamic (Class C), Shelby Cobra 427 (Class B), ED Design Torq (Class C), Honda Integra Type-R (Class B), Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe (Class C), TVR Sagaris (Class B), BMW 3.0 CSL Hommage (Class A), Chevrolet 2016 Camaro SS (Class A), and Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG Special Edition (Class A).

The BMW M2 is superior to most of these rivals (at the optimal ranks), but it is roughly equal to the Cobra and it is slightly/greatly inferior to the SLK SE (depending on the track).

Compared to the Cobra, the BMW M2 is 100% superior under rank 1200 (with a tune like C1182). However, these ranks match it up against players (concerning Cobras) with lower ratings. To race against more advanced opponents, it's not a bad idea to upgrade the BMW M2 to rank C1256. At C1256, the BMW M2 is slightly slower than the Cobra and has slightly worse acceleration. However, the BMW M2 has much better drifting and nitro efficiency, which allows it to become a great threat on tracks like Sector 8, Dubai, Venice, Iceland, and Azure Coast.

The BMW M2's upgrade rank percentages are 10/40/20/30, which is worse compared to the Cobra's 20/30/20/30. The BMW M2's starting and ending ranks are 931 and 1505, respectively, compared to the Cobra's 1015 and 1605. Despite its general stats being worse than the Cobra's, the BMW M2 can reach similar speeds due to its additional Elite status. However, this also causes it to break down after 2-4 races.

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
5.2 C Mid Champion (2150-2300) 1130-1260 0500 4040 0800 0504 5050 0800 C1182

C1256

237.7 mph

246.7 mph

Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
382.6 km/h

397.3 km/h

Elite. Very fast at low ranks; faster than the Cobra until rank 1200. Very good nitro efficiency and decent drifting. Slower acceleration than the Cobra, though not bad. Total top speed is slightly lower than the Cobra from 1200-1260. No Easy
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Target lower-ranked BMW M2s. Target poorly tuned Cobras at low ranks. Fight Cobras on difficult maps, like Dubai, Nevada Reverse, The Dragon's Den, and Sector 8, where they will have difficulty navigating through dangerous turns. Medium High (5/10/15) No 30 Common Blueprints i6 Engines

Porsche 959

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
12 D Mid Champion (2150-2300) 900-1100 0405 0000

0405 0500

0505 0500

0505 5502

0505 0505

D911

D955

D982

D1045 Note: Better Raw Speed

D1048 Note: Better Acceleration

201.0 mph

207.4 mph

210.8 mph

217.2 mph

217.2 mph

Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
323.6 km/h

334.0 km/h

339.5 km/h

349.8 km/h

349.8 km/h

None Second-fastest car at higher ranks, behind the SLK SE. Fastest car at lower ranks. Very good nitro efficiency and acceleration. Good handling and drifting. Extremely reliant on nitro. No Very Easy
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Target other Porsche 959s and Evoques. Triple-tap nitro whenever possible. Take drifts well. Don't reposition the car too often. Every map. Extreme Extremely High (6/8/10) Yes (If you are trying to reach Champion League)

No

(If you are trying to reach Pro League)

14 Common Blueprints High-Grade Engines

Devel Sixteen Prototype

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
16 S Low Champion (2000-2150) 1800 5555 5555 0844

5555 5555 0808

S1832

S1840

323.4 mph

324.5 mph

Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
520.8 km/h

522.6 km/h

Elite and highly resistant to knockdowns. Extremely high top speed. Horrible handling/drifting and abysmal acceleration. Mediocre nitro efficiency. Has a speed multiplier of 85.74%. Yes Very Hard
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Target everything except for the SLK SE. Take wide drifts and long + straight routes. Tokyo Reverse, Barcelona. Avoid Sector 8, Dubai, Tenerife, San Diego Harbor, Alps, London. Low Medium (8/12/16) Yes Credits 4,950,000 or Tokens 14,500 V16 Engines

TRION NEMESIS

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
17 S Low Champion (2000-2150) 1800 5555 5555. S1805. 305.3 mph.
Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
491.5 km/h. Extremely fast acceleration. Non-Elite (vs Corvette GS, SLK SE, Devel, Spyder, and Aventador). Relies heavily on its acceleration and decent top speed. It also has good handling/drifting. Top speed is inferior to several cars and nitro efficiency is mediocre. Has a speed multiplier of 91.60%. No Medium
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Target Hommages, Corvette GS', Devels, and Camaro SS'. Choose short/twisty maps. Perform knockdowns at the starts of races. Sector 8, Dubai, Tenerife, San Diego Harbor, Alps, London. Medium Medium-High (6/12/16) Yes Credits 3,275,000 or Tokens 13,975 Forced Induction V8 Engines

Renault DeZir

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
21 D Mid Pro (1700-1900) 700-850 0004 0202, 0005 0202, 0105 0202. D714, D781, D0816. 182.9 mph, 188.9 mph, 192.8 mph.
Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
294.5 km/h, 303.9 km/h, 310.2 km/h. None. Very fast, with very high nitro efficiency. Extremely reliant on nitro. Total top speed is lower than the F-150, especially at rank 500-700. Bad drifting/handling. No Medium
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Constantly increase nitro as to not run out. Everything except Rampless Rio, Rampless Dubai, Azure Coast, Area 51, Tokyo, Iceland. Extreme Very High (6/9/12) Yes Tokens 375 None

Range Rover Evoque Coupe HSE Dynamic

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
22 C Mid Pro (1700-1900) 1000-1100 0400 4050, 0400 5050, 0402 5050. C1036, C1065, C1085. 213.3 mph, 217.2 mph, 220.3 mph.
Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
343.2 km/h, 349.6 km/h 354.6 km/h. None. Third fastest car at these ranks, behind the Porsche 959 and SLK SE. Very good nitro efficiency and drifting. Decent acceleration and handling. All of the Evoque's stats are inferior to the Porsche 959's except for the raw top speed and drifting. Therefore, the Evoque can only defeat the Porsche 959 if the Evoque is around 20 ranks higher and if the map has enough sharp turns to slow the Porsche 959 down. No Easy
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Target lower-ranked Evoques and Porsche 959s on maps with lots of drifting and air-time, such as San Diego Harbor or Sector 8. San Diego Harbor, Sector 8, Venice, Azure Coast, Iceland, Nevada. Medium High (5/10/15) No Tokens 525 i4 engines

ED Design Torq

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
23.1 C Mid Pro (1700-1900) 1100-1300 0004 0205, 0005 0515, 0305 0505. C1136

C1176 C1241.

218.0 mph

228.4 mph 236.2 mph

Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
351.1 km/h

367.7 km/h 380.4 km/h.

Extremely fast acceleration. Relies on acceleration to win races. Decent top speed, but significantly lower than the kings (BMW M2, Cobra, SLK SE). Very good drifting. Nitro efficiency is very high. Very bad handling. Very reliant on nitro. No Medium
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Knock players down at the starting line. Race on tracks with difficult drifts. Race on short tracks. Sector 8, Nevada, Dubai, London. Extreme Very High (6/9/12) Yes 14 Rare Blueprints Electric Engines

Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
23.2 C Mid Pro (1700-1900) 1000-1300 0404 0000 0808, 0404 0055 0408, 0404 4444 0808. _____, _____, C1290. _____, _____, 246.3 mph.
Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
_____, _____, 396.3 km/h. Elite. Very hard to knock down. Very fast at low ranks. Slower than the Porsche 959, worse acceleration than the Evoque (+ many other cars), slower than the BMW M2 and Cobra. No Medium
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Race on long tracks with difficult drifts. Iceland, Azure Coast. Medium to High High (5/10/15) No Credits 45,000 i4 Engines

Honda Integra Type-R

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
23.3 B Mid Pro (1700-1900) 1100-1300 0004 0405

0005 0505 0105 0505

0305 0505

B1136, B1152, B1179, B1278. 218.0 mph

224.1 mph

227.7 mph

238.9 mph

Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
350.9 km/h

360.8 km/h 366.8 km/h

384.8 km/h

Extremely fast acceleration. Relies on acceleration to win races. Decent top speed, but significantly lower than the kings (BMW M2, Cobra, SLK SE). Nitro efficiency is very high, drifting is decent and handling is decent. Very reliant on nitro. No Medium
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Knock players down at the starting line. Race on tracks with difficult drifts. Race on short tracks. Sector 8, Nevada, Dubai, London. Extreme Very High (6/9/12) Yes 8 Rare Blueprints i4 Engines

SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
27.1 D Mid Pro (1700-1900) 700-1100 0404 0000 0404 5055 D827, D1068 188.6 mph, 215.2 mph
Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
303.7 km/h 346.3 km/h None Reasonably high total top speed, with much higher raw top speed than the DeZir and F-150. Good handling. Lower total top speed than DeZir and F-150. Poor nitro efficiency. No Medium
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Constantly increase nitro as to not run out. Everything except Rampless Rio, Rampless Dubai, Azure Coast, Area 51, Tokyo, Iceland. Very High Low (8/13/18) Yes Credits 200,000 i4 Engines

Camaro Z/28

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
27.2 D Mid Pro (1700-1900) 700-1100 0404 0000 0404 5555 D0822, D1090 186.4 mph, 214.2 mph
Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
300.1 km/h 344.7 km/h None Reasonably high total top speed, with much higher raw top speed than the DeZir and F-150. Good drifting. Lower total top speed than DeZir, F-150 and IMPREZA. Very poor nitro efficiency. No Extreme
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Constantly increase nitro as to not run out. Everything except Rampless Rio, Rampless Dubai, Azure Coast, Area 51, Tokyo, Iceland. Very High Very Low (9/14/19) Yes Licenses 300 V6 Engines

Ford F-150

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
29 D Mid Pro (1700-1900) 500-850 0005 0303, 0305 0303, 0405 0303. D0661, D0768, D0827. 182.7 mph, 191.2 mph, 195.5 mph.
Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
294.1 km/h, 307.8 km/h, 314.6 km/h. Very hard to knock down. Very fast, with higher total top speed than the Renault DeZir, especially at 500-700. Extremely reliant on nitro. Poor nitro efficiency. Bad drifting/handling. No Extreme
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Constantly increase nitro as to not run out. Everything except Rampless Rio, Rampless Dubai, Azure Coast, Area 51, Tokyo, Iceland. Extreme Low (9/13/17) Yes Credits 13,000 None

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Summary

Usability Rank Vehicle Class Achievable League? Optimal Multiplayer Rank/s Recommended Tuning/s Rank/s at Recommended Tuning/s Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in mph
30 D Mid Pro (1700-1900) 700-850 0305 0505. D0814. 185.8 mph.
Speed/s at Recommended Tuning/s in km/h Special Ability Strengths Weaknesses Frequent Skids? Driving Difficulty
299.4 km/h None Reasonably high total top speed, with much higher raw top speed than the DeZir and F-150. Good handling and acceleration. Slightly faster than the Camaro Z/28 and IMPREZA at rank 500-800, but around the same speed or slower at rank 800-850. Total top speed is lower than the DeZir and F-150. Raw top speed is lower than the Camaro Z/28 and IMPREZA. Very poor nitro efficiency. No Extreme
Multiplayer Strategy Optimal Maps Nitro Reliance Nitro Efficiency Extra Tank Recommended? Purchase Cost Engines Used
Constantly increase nitro as to not run out. Everything except Rampless Rio, Rampless Dubai, Azure Coast, Area 51, Tokyo, Iceland Almost Extreme Very Low (9/14/19) Yes Tokens 180 i4 Engines

Asphalt 8 What Are the Best Multiplayer Cars for Beginners

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