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Need for Speed: Unboundgets off to a dramatic start. In the prologue, players begin with their choice of a fixed-up classic and use it to blast through the streets to gain some rep. The story then takes some twists and turns as the player learns how to find races, complete challenges, and earn money.
After the prologue inNeed for Speed Unbound, players are presented with a selection of custom cars to choose from. They’re all around the $33,000 range, which the player should have saved up by this point. Any of them would make a good whip, but one pulls ahead of the pack.
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The Pontiac Firebird
The best car to buy after finishing the prologue is the Pontiac Firebird. Its Rear Wheel Drive gives it the best 0-60 time of the lot and its top speed is still respectable. Add to that the Drift handling and incredible horsepower, and it’s a clear choice. With just a few upgrades, this can be a top-notch B-tier car in no time.It performs best in Takeover events, but it can handle any of the races the game has available.
The Honda Civic and Mitsubishi Eclipse are also great choices, especially for players that would like more grip. The Mitsubishi’s All Wheel Drive is particularly useful for making it more versatile inall-out cop chases.
Which Upgrades to Get First
Buying the car is just the first step. The next step is identifying a set of upgrades to bring the car up to its maximum potential. Don’t forget to addsome stylish body customizationstoo. Players will be better off keeping it in the B tier at first, and then move it well into the A tier when they have enough money to do so all at once. With that in mind, here are the best upgrades to get first:
Need for Speed Unboundis available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
