The first Need for Speed game was released in the spring of 1994 by Electronic Arts. The Need for Speed franchise has spanned over 20 games and one film that did well at the box office. One of the main features that keeps people coming back to the franchise is the ability to modify their car. Every new game in the series gives players more freedom to design their favorite cars.
Since the most recent games include off-road, drag, drift, and even “Runner” type races, Need for Speed has become more than just a race game. The off-road races in Need for Speed: Payback are the most difficult to complete. It’s difficult to know which off-road vehicle is best for off-road races in the game.
6 BMW M3 Evolution 2 E30
In Need for Speed, the BMW M3 Evolution II E30 made its debut and since then has appeared in two other games. In Need for Speed: Payback, the BMW M3 excelled in Runner, Drift, and Off-road races, making it different from Need for Speed: Heat.
The BMW M3 Evolution II E30 is an Off-road car that has excellent landing and airtime. The vehicle is unlocked by completing the Same Crew, New Wheels mission in Chapter 1. Fans that want to make the most out of this Off-road speed demon will want to use the Americana Performance cards.
5 Dodge Charger 1969
Motor City Online, a Need for Speed spin-off, was the first time that this Muscle car fan favorite made it into the public eye. In Need for Speed: Carbon, the 1969 Dodge Charger was used as a police car wrecker, but in later games, it was more of a drag-type car. The 1969 Dodge Charger is a decent Off-road car.
The Off-road car’s top speed is up to 143, without any performance cards. Because of that, this American muscle car can also participate in SpeedX races, but players should make sure they have the best performance cards before attempting these races.
4 Volkswagen Beetle
After putting the cheat code “bug” onto the chat box, long-time Need for Speed fans will remember driving a Volkswagen Beetle in the second game. The Need for Speed: Payback game features the Volkswagen Beetle as a mainstay. The fact that it is a derelict makes it top-tier.
With relative ease, players will be able to reach 399 if they choose to. Finding the parts of the car the player wants is a difficult task. The parts can be found through various clues.
3 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8
When people think of off-road cars, they usually think of Land Rover Defenders and Ford F-150s, but they’re not as good as the amazing Carrera sr 2.8 in Need for Speed: Heat. The speedster can reach the Top Speed of 174 off-road, which is remarkable. The Outlaw Performance Cars can be used by players to increase their Speed and Nitrous rating.
The Off-road monster will cost $160,950 to purchase, and players will need to save up a lot for it. SpeedX races can be completed in less than four minutes and are the fastest way to earn cash fast.
2 Chevrolet Bel Air
One of the few cars from the 1950s, the Chevrolet Bel Air makes its second appearance in the series as an Off-road powerhouse. The top pick for players looking to tackle the end-game content is this old-timey car. If players want to ride this car, they need to locate all five parts.
Near Silver Rock, the Engine, Wheels, Tires, and Drivetrain, Body Parts A at Mount Providence, and the accessories can be found by players. It can be purchased from the Off-road dealership for $44,450.
1 Porsche Panamera Turbo
The best off-road car to use in Need for Speed: Payback is thePorsche PanameraTurbo, even though it’s far from being a proper off-road vehicle. It has one of the highest Top Speeds in the game, 5.1 Airtime and 4.2 Landing, which is more than any other Off-road car.
3x Americana Performance Card and 3x Outlaw Performance Card can be used to boost the player’s speed and air ratings. The car can be obtained early in the game after completing two questlines.
Need for Speed Payback is available for a number of platforms.
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