The Gr.4 class in Gran Turismo 7 is where Sport Mode gets serious. These are production-based GT4 machines with real aero, real slick tires, and real performance gaps between different manufacturers. Picking the right car is not just about personal preference — some Gr.4 cars are genuinely faster than others, and knowing which ones gives you a competitive edge before you start tuning.
This ranking covers the top 8 Gr.4 cars in GT7 based on performance across a range of circuits, driveability, and community racing results. Each entry includes a brief setup tip to get you started faster.
How Gr.4 Balance of Performance Works in GT7
Before the rankings, it is important to understand that GT7's Gr.4 class has a Balance of Performance (BoP) system, but it receives less attention from Polyphony Digital than the Gr.3 class. This means performance gaps between cars are more pronounced in Gr.4 than in Gr.3 — the meta matters more, and some cars are genuinely faster than others.
BoP also means car performance can shift with game updates. These rankings reflect community knowledge and performance through 2025.
1. Mazda 3 Gr.4 — The Current Meta King
The Mazda 3 Gr.4 is the strongest all-round performer in the class. Front-wheel drive in a racing context sounds like a disadvantage, but the Mazda 3 Gr.4's combination of low weight, strong top speed, and excellent fuel efficiency makes it the car to beat in most Sport Mode races.
Its FWD layout provides exceptional traction out of slow corners — it simply puts the power down without the wheelspin of rear-drive cars. It is also outstanding on fuel, which in longer races translates to strategic flexibility. In 3-stop races, you can stretch stints others cannot.
Where it excels: High-speed circuits with long straights, races with significant race distances where fuel strategy matters, circuits like Monza and Fuji where straight-line speed is rewarded.
Where it struggles: Very tight, low-speed circuits where the FWD layout produces more understeer than most drivers can manage. Tsukuba is its weakest venue.
Setup tip: Set rear ARB to maximum (5–6), run front ARB at 2–3. Front camber at -3.0°, and push the LSD acceleration torque to 65. The car needs a very stiff rear and loose front to achieve proper cornering rotation.
Quick rating:
- Speed: 9/10
- Driveability: 7/10
- Versatility: 8/10
2. Honda NSX Gr.4 — The Technical Circuit Specialist
The NSX Gr.4 is a mid-engined AWD machine that delivers consistent, predictable performance across a long stint. It does not have the raw top speed of the Mazda 3 at power circuits, but at technical circuits with multiple medium-speed corners — Suzuka, Autopolis, Mount Panorama — it is one of the fastest Gr.4 cars available.
Its strength is corner speed. The AWD traction lets it apply power early from apex, and the mid-engine balance gives it neutral, accurate handling. It is also kind to tires — another factor that makes it strong in longer races.
Where it excels: Technical circuits with sustained medium-speed corners, tracks with elevation change, wet conditions where AWD grip is a significant advantage.
Where it struggles: Power circuits where straight-line speed determines race results. The NSX Gr.4 loses out to faster top-speed cars at Monza and Le Mans sections.
Setup tip: Run equal front/rear spring rates (8.00/8.00 Hz). Keep center torque split 60% rear-biased. The NSX does not need aggressive setup work — stock alignment values with camber adjusted to -2.5° front / -1.2° rear is sufficient for most circuits.
Quick rating:
- Speed: 8/10
- Driveability: 9/10
- Versatility: 8/10
3. Renault Mégane R.S. Gr.4 — The Fuel Efficiency Champion
The Mégane Gr.4 is another FWD car, and another very strong performer — particularly in races where fuel management is a factor. It has exceptional fuel economy even by Gr.4 standards, and its handling is more communicative and adjustable than the Mazda 3.
Community drivers who prefer FWD often choose the Mégane over the Mazda 3 because it is easier to get rotating through tight hairpins. The trade-off is slightly less raw pace in qualifying conditions, but in race trim the Mégane's strategic advantages frequently compensate.
Where it excels: Endurance-style Sport Mode events, circuits with slower corners where FWD traction matters, races where fuel strategy is a differentiator.
Where it struggles: High-speed qualifying laps where peak downforce and power matter most. It is not the fastest car on a flying lap.
Setup tip: Run more front toe-out (-0.10° to -0.15°) than most cars to sharpen the turn-in response. Rear ARB maximum, front ARB at 2. LSD acceleration 60+. The Mégane responds better to these aggressive FWD settings than the Mazda 3 does.
Quick rating:
- Speed: 7.5/10
- Driveability: 8.5/10
- Versatility: 8/10
4. Toyota 86 Gr.4 — The Driver's Car
The 86 Gr.4 is the Gr.4 car for drivers who want to feel what they are doing. It is rear-wheel drive, lightweight, and remarkably adjustable — push it and it oversteers controllably rather than snapping. It is one of the few Gr.4 cars that rewards high-skill driving with proportionally higher pace.
It is not the meta pick for winning Sport Mode races, but skilled drivers extract lap times from the 86 Gr.4 that surprise more powerful machines. It is also exceptionally easy on tires — its balanced weight distribution means no individual tire is working excessively hard.
Where it excels: Technical circuits that reward precision over power, wet conditions (its predictable balance is an asset), drivers who prefer feel over outright pace.
Where it struggles: Straight-line speed is its weakest suit. On any circuit with a long straight, faster Gr.4 cars will pass it at the end and that gap is difficult to recover.
Setup tip: The 86 Gr.4 can run a more balanced setup than most Gr.4 cars. Start with -2.0° front camber, -1.0° rear, and ARBs at 4/3 (front/rear). LSD acceleration at 40 — higher than this and the car understeers on corner exit. Let it rotate freely.
Quick rating:
- Speed: 7/10
- Driveability: 9.5/10
- Versatility: 7/10
5. Jaguar F-Type R Gr.4 — The Underrated Powerhouse
The F-Type R Gr.4 is one of GT7's most overlooked Gr.4 cars. It is rear-wheel drive with a powerful V8-derived engine, which gives it strong top speed and aggressive corner-exit acceleration. The handling is easy to manage — the car is fairly neutral with good predictability at the limit.
What holds it back is that it is heavier than most of the class and not the most fuel-efficient. In sprint races where those factors matter less, it is a genuine podium threat.
Where it excels: Power circuits where top speed and corner-exit acceleration are rewarded — Fuji Speedway, Monza, Red Bull Ring. Drivers who want a fast, easy-to-drive RWD option.
Where it struggles: Weight is a factor at technical circuits with many direction changes. Fuel efficiency in long races can be an issue.
Setup tip: Stiffen the rear spring rate slightly more than the front (ratio of roughly 1.1:1 rear to front). Run brake balance at 55/45 — the heavy rear wants more rear braking contribution. LSD acceleration at 45–50 for solid traction without excessive understeer.
Quick rating:
- Speed: 8/10
- Driveability: 8/10
- Versatility: 7.5/10
6. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition Gr.4 — The Tight Circuit Weapon
On short, technical circuits, the Lancer Evo Gr.4 is one of the fastest cars in the class. Its AWD system and agile chassis excel at circuits like Tsukuba and Willow Springs where direction changes are rapid and mechanical grip dominates over aerodynamic load.
The Evo is not a top-speed car — its drag is relatively high and it loses out on power circuits. But if the daily race is at Tsukuba or another short technical circuit, the Evo Gr.4 is a top pick.
Where it excels: Short, tight circuits with rapid direction changes and slow corners — Tsukuba Circuit is its home ground. Technical layouts that reward AWD traction.
Where it struggles: Long circuits with extended straights. The drag and lower top speed mean significant time loss on power straights.
Setup tip: The Evo Gr.4 benefits from a rear-biased LSD setup (rear acceleration 55, front 25) to balance its AWD character toward rotation rather than push. Spring rates can be stiffer than most cars at Tsukuba — 9.0/9.5 Hz is acceptable given the smooth, flat circuit surface.
Quick rating:
- Speed: 7.5/10 (circuit-dependent)
- Driveability: 8/10
- Versatility: 6.5/10
7. Bugatti Veyron Gr.4 — The Straight-Line Monster
The Veyron Gr.4 is a very specific tool. It is not a well-rounded race car by any measure. But at high-speed circuits dominated by long straights — Monza in particular — the Veyron's extreme top speed advantage makes it genuinely competitive despite its weight and handling limitations.
This is a niche pick, and it requires knowing exactly which races it will work in. At circuits with multiple slow corners, it is not competitive. But for the right race, it can drag-race its way to results that its cornering speed should not allow.
Where it excels: Monza and other power circuits where top speed is the overwhelming performance factor. Specific daily races where the track suits a high-speed advantage.
Where it struggles: Everywhere else. Its weight and understeer make it uncompetitive at technical circuits.
Setup tip: Minimize downforce as much as possible to reduce drag. Run the longest possible final drive ratio to maximize top speed. Brake balance at 54/46 to manage the heavy mass under braking. Do not expect to out-corner anyone — your strategy is to out-speed them on the straights.
Quick rating:
- Speed: 6/10 (circuit-dependent — 10/10 at Monza)
- Driveability: 6/10
- Versatility: 4/10
8. Porsche 911 RSR Gr.4 — The Rewarding All-Rounder
The 911 RSR Gr.4 is the rear-engine Porsche in GT4 trim, and it shares the same fundamental characteristics as its road-going counterpart — rear-heavy, excellent corner-exit traction, light front end on entry. It is not the fastest Gr.4 car by peak lap time, but it is one of the most rewarding to drive well and posts consistent, solid results across a wide variety of circuits.
Drivers who have learned RWD tuning and technique and want to apply it to a Gr.4 car will find the 911 RSR immediately familiar.
Where it excels: Circuits that reward traction on corner exit — Fuji, Sardegna, Autopolis. Any circuit where carry speed through fast corners is important. Drivers who enjoy rear-engine handling dynamics.
Where it struggles: Very tight circuits where the front-end lightness creates understeer problems. Drivers who are not familiar with rear-engine handling will find the car unpredictable.
Setup tip: Apply the same rear-heavy spring rate ratio as the road car (rear at least 1.2x stiffer than front). Rear downforce significantly higher than front. Use trail braking on entry to load the front — without it the car understeers on entry more than it should.
Quick rating:
- Speed: 7.5/10
- Driveability: 7.5/10
- Versatility: 7.5/10
The Verdict: Which Gr.4 Car Should You Drive?
For most Sport Mode races and daily events, the Mazda 3 Gr.4 is the correct answer. Its combination of top speed, fuel efficiency, and consistent traction gives you an advantage in the majority of circuits and race formats.
If you want a more engaging driving experience and are willing to trade some raw pace, the Honda NSX Gr.4 is the best all-round alternative — fast everywhere, predictable, and genuinely enjoyable.
For drivers who want to learn car control and reward technical driving, the Toyota 86 Gr.4 is the best teacher in the class.
Track selection should guide your final choice — use the "Where it excels" notes in each section to match your car to the circuit. A well-matched car at a specific circuit will frequently beat a meta car driven out of its comfort zone.
