M12S Warthog CST/Gameplay

NOTE: The acceleration times and braking distances provided below may vary in-game depending on the in-game weather conditions and whether or not the player is in a DLC expansion map (Blizzard Mountain, Horizon Hot Wheels, Fortune Island, or Horizon LEGO Valley).

General

• The M12S CST is eligible for the following preset car themes:
  • Anything Goes
  • Extreme Offroad
  • American All-Stars (vehicles from the United States of America)
  • Heavy Hitters (vehicles weighing at least 4,400 lb (1,996 kg))
• The M12S Warthog CST is ideal for many Cross Country or Dirt Racing events, particularly short Cross Country routes and Scramble routes.
  • Tuning the vehicle is highly recommended to get the fastest lap times possible in Class A on short Cross Country routes and Scramble routes.
• Due to its low top speed of only 192 kilometers per hour (119 mph), the Warthog is not recommended for longer routes, especially Head-to-Head Races, Sprints, Trails, and long Circuits, even more so on any Drivatar Difficulty exceeding Pro. The Warthog will easily be overtaken by hypercars/track cars like the Mosler MT900S, Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione, and Apollo Intensa Emozione, as well as other offroad-oriented vehicles like the Bowler EXR S and MG Metro 6R4.
  • It is obviously not recommended for use in drag races longer than a quarter mile (402 m) due to this. However, this ultimately depends on the driver skill and the vehicle's tune.
  • Try to avoid any events marked as "Anything Goes", as entering those events will make the Warthog far more likely to be matched against these vehicles (or worse, the "starter" cars and barn finds like the Ford Focus RS (Mark III), TVR Cerbera Speed 12, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, etc.), especially in PvP and/or Co-Op sessions.
  • Its ideal competition is other vehicles in Offroad, Extreme Offroad, or Rally Monsters.
• Take advantage of the vehicle's strong launch to overtake opponents at the start, especially when doing solo races.
• The M12S Warthog CST is ideal for traveling through rough terrain.
• Its high ride height allows it to traverse through shallow water more easily than most other vehicles.
• It is ideal for Wreckage skills, as it is more than heavy enough to destroy multiple objects at once without losing too much speed or even breaking a Skill Chain.
• Even with a properly tuned and adjusted RWD Drivetrain swap, the Warthog is still less than ideal for drifting, as despite having a twin-turbocharged V8 at stock, it has insufficient wheelspin to drift properly.
  • Because of this, it is highly recommended to avoid using the Warthog for Drift Zones, even offroad ones, and instead use a better suited, drift-tuned vehicle like the Ford F-100 or Willys Jeep MB.
• The M12S Warthog CST is not an ideal choice for most PR Stunts, as it lacks the speed to get 3 stars or even 2 stars on most PR Stunts, especially Speed Traps and Speed Zones on asphalt roads.
  • For Speed Traps and Speed Zones on asphalt roads, faster cars like the Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione and Mosler MT900S are far more suitable choices.
  • For offroad Speed Traps and Speed Zones, any car tuned with an AWD drivetrain swap, maximum weight reduction, a powerful engine (e.g. the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4's 6.5L V12 that can make up to 1,515 hp (1,130 kW)), and the Rally Tire Compound is a better choice.
  • The M12S CST has only enough speed to achieve 2 stars on some Danger Signs.
• When creating a design for the M12S CST, the red triangular markings on the vehicle's body do not disappear, but can be covered with vinyls.
• There are a total of five exclusive manufacturer decals for the M12S CST: three post-war UNSC logos and two Liang-Dortmund Corporation logos.
• When putting the M12S Warthog CST for sale in the Auction House, the vehicle has a minimum starting price of 85,000 CR and a maximum starting price of 920,000 CR.
  • The M12S CST's minimum buyout price is 468,000 CR, while the maximum buyout is 1,005,000 CR.

Forza Horizon 3

• The M12S Warthog CST is a "Rare" vehicle, meaning it cannot be bought from the Autoshow by normal means. It can only be obtained through the following:
  • By having played either Halo 5: Guardians or Halo: The Master Chief Collection between September 6, 2016 and September 23, 2016 and receiving a redeemable code to unlock the vehicle.
  • #Forzathon events in October 2016 (The Halo Weekender), February 2017 (Who Wants Seconds?), January 2018 (Hot and Heavy Horizon), and March 2018 (Play in the Mud)
  • Auction House
• It carries the following statistics:

Class	Speed	Handling	Acceleration	Launch	Braking	Championship	Value
A 800	4.3	7.9	8.5	10	8.5	Extreme Offroad	850,000 CR

Acceleration & Speed 0 - 60 mph (0 - 97 km/h): 4.975 s 0 - 100 mph (0 - 161 km/h): 13.760 s Top Speed: 114.5 mph (184.3 km/h)

Braking Distance 60 mph - 0 (97 km/h - 0): 112.6 ft (34.3 m) 100 mph - 0 (161 km/h - 0): 243.4 ft (74.2 m)

Lateral Gs 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.89 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.88

• The M12S Warthog CST is one of the least upgradable vehicles, with only Tires and Rims and Conversion being available:

Upgrade Area	Upgrade	Weight Δ	Rim Size Δ	Front Δ	Cost
Tires and Rims - Rim Style	Sport Rim Style	Minimum: 0 lb (0 kg) Maximum: -124 lb (56 kg)	N/A	N/A	Minimum: 3,300 CR Maximum: 4,000 CR
Tires and Rims - Rim Style	Multi-Piece Rim Style	Minimum: 0 lb (0 kg) Maximum: -93 lb (42 kg)	N/A	N/A	Minimum: 3,000 CR Maximum: 3,700 CR
Tires and Rims - Rim Style	Specialized Rim Style	Minimum: 0 lb (0 kg) Maximum: -124 lb (56 kg)	N/A	N/A	Minimum: 3,000 CR Maximum: 3,700 CR
Tires and Rims - Front Rim Size	21 in Front Rims	+14 lb (6.4 kg)	420/55R21	N/A	2,600 CR
Tires and Rims - Front Rim Size	22 in Front Rims	+28 lb (13 kg)	420/55R22	N/A	3,000 CR
Tires and Rims - Front Rim Size	23 in Front Rims	+44 lb (20 kg)	420/50R23	N/A	3,200 CR
Tires and Rims - Front Rim Size	24 in Front Rims	+60 lb (27 kg)	420/50R24	N/A	3,400 CR
Tires and Rims - Rear Rim Size	21 in Rear Rims	+14 lb (6.4 kg)	420/55R21	N/A	2,600 CR
Tires and Rims - Rear Rim Size	22 in Rear Rims	+28 lb (13 kg)	420/55R22	N/A	3,000 CR
Tires and Rims - Rear Rim Size	23 in Rear Rims	+44 lb (20 kg)	420/50R23	N/A	3,200 CR
Tires and Rims - Rear Rim Size	24 in Rear Rims	+60 lb (27 kg)	420/50R24	N/A	3,400 CR
Conversion - Drivetrain Swap	RWD Drivetrain	-51 lb (23 kg)	N/A	-2%	10,000 CR

• It can only be upgraded to S1 802 at most.
  • Despite this, it is entirely possible for Drivatars to drive the M12S with a higher class, sometimes even reaching X 999. This is most easily observed when the player drives a car upgraded to X 999 (e.g. Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4) and enters an Anything Goes race event with it.
    • American All-Stars

#Forzathon Events

The following table details the #Forzathon events that offered the M12S Warthog CST as a prize, along with the challenges and the requirements to complete them.

Event	Start Date End Date	Challenge	Requirement
The Halo Weekender	October 27, 2016 October 30, 2016	Looks More Like a Puma	Finish 5 public games of both King and Flag Rush in an Extreme Offroad vehicle.
Who Wants Seconds?	February 3, 2017 February 6, 2017	General Issue	Win 5 Head-to-Head races in a Jeep.
Hot and Heavy Horizon	January 19, 2018 January 26, 2018	Flies Pretty Well	Perform 20 Kangaroo Skills in an Offroad vehicle.
Play in the Mud	March 23, 2018 March 30, 2018	Large Headlights	Complete 3 Street Races in an Extreme Offroad vehicle.

Forza Horizon 4

• The M12S Warthog CST can now be purchased normally from the Autoshow for 850,000 CR.
  • In Series 10 (June 6, 2018 14:30:00 GMT - July 4, 2018 14:29:59 GMT), the M12S was also obtainable by reaching League 10 in Ranked Adventure.
• As of the November 2018 Series 3 update, the M12S Warthog CST's stock rims now come with two advanced paint groups: Paint Group 1 and Inner Barrel.
  • Changing the rim style potentially allows for more advanced paint groups for the rims. The total number of advanced paint groups for the rims available depends on the type of rims selected.
• The M12S Warthog CST has a Legendary rarity, making it extremely rare in the Wheelspin, especially as the Wheelspin tends to prioritize other Legendary items (including Forza Edition cars).
  • It does have a slightly higher chance of appearing in a Super Wheelspin though. Even then, depending on your luck, it may be better to obtain the M12S CST through the Autoshow for the full 850,000 CR price or through the Auction House for a lower price.
    • As of Series 11 (July 2019), every car, including the M12S, has a dynamic maximum price based on how often it sells in the Auction House, up to a maximum of 20,000,000 CR. If M12S sales are low, the player can get the M12S for an even lower price, potentially below 20,000 CR.
• Its stats have been changed from the previous game:

Class	Speed	Handling	Acceleration	Launch	Braking	Championship
↓A 756	↑5.2	↓7.1	↑9.7	10	↓7.5	Extreme Offroad

• The stats have been changed:

Acceleration & Speed 0 - 60 mph (0 - 97 km/h): 3.811 s 0 - 100 mph (0 - 161 km/h): 9.560 s Top Speed: 117.9 mph (189.7 km/h)

Braking Distance 60 mph - 0 (97 km/h - 0): 245.1 ft (74.7 m) 100 mph - 0 (161 km/h - 0): 446.2 ft (136.0 m)

Lateral Gs 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.93 120 mph (193 km/h): 0.92

• Maximum top speed is now 194 kilometers per hour (121 mph).
• In addition, it now has more upgrades than before:

Upgrade Area	Upgrade	Power Δ	Torque Δ	Weight Δ	Front Δ	Perf. Index Δ	Cost
Engine - Twin Turbo	Sport Twin Turbo	+138 hp (103 kW)	+164 ft·lb (223 N·m)	+33 lb (15 kg)	N/A	+33	3,600 CR
Engine - Twin Turbo	Race Twin Turbo	+233 hp (173 kW)	+277 ft·lb (376 N·m)	+33 lb (15 kg)	N/A	+50	5,400 CR
Engine - Intercooler	Race Intercooler	+15 hp (11 kW)	+18 ft·lb (24 N·m)	+17 lb (8 kg)	N/A	+5	2,200 CR
Conversion - Engine Swap	Racing 7.2L V8	+130 hp (97 kW)	-215 ft·lb (292 N·m)	-44 lb (20 kg)	N/A	+26	50,000 CR

• The maximum engine output it can have with the standard engine is 968 hp (722 kW) and 1,150 ft·lb (1,560 N·m).
• With the Racing 7.2L V8 engine swap from the RJ Anderson #37 Polaris RZR-Rockstar Energy Pro 2 Truck, it gains access to even more upgrades:

Upgrade Area	Upgrade	Power Δ	Torque Δ	Weight Δ	Front Δ	Perf. Index Δ	Cost
Engine - Intake Manifold / Throttle Body	Race Intake Manifold / Throttle Body	+42 hp (31 kW)	+31 ft·lb (42 N·m)	-17 lb (7.7 kg)	N/A	+9	2,200 CR
Engine - Fuel System	Race Fuel System	+46 hp (34 kW)	+35 ft·lb (48 N·m)	N/A	N/A	+9	1,950 CR
Engine - Ignition	Race Ignition	+38 hp (28 kW)	+28 ft·lb (38 N·m)	N/A	N/A	+9	1,950 CR
Engine - Displacement	Race Engine Block	+67 hp (50 kW), +290 cc (17.7 cu in)	+50 ft·lb (68 N·m)	N/A	N/A	+13	4,900 CR
Engine - Twin Turbo	Race Twin Turbo	+59 hp (44 kW)	+44 ft·lb (60 N·m)	+1 lb (0.5 kg)	N/A	+7	5,400 CR
Engine - Positive-Displacement Supercharger	Race Positive-Displacement Supercharger	+59 hp (44 kW)	+44 ft·lb (60 N·m)	+6 lb (2.7 kg)	N/A	+7	5,400 CR
Engine - Intercooler	Street Intercooler	+17 hp (13 kW)	+13 ft·lb (18 N·m)	+44 lb (20 kg)	N/A	+1	750 CR
Engine - Intercooler	Sport Intercooler	+43 hp (32 kW)	+32 ft·lb (43 N·m)	+60 lb (27 kg)	N/A	+3	1,450 CR
Engine - Intercooler	Race Intercooler	+77 hp (57 kW)	+58 ft·lb (79 N·m)	+77 lb (35 kg)	+1%	+6	2,200 CR
Engine - Flywheel	Sport Flywheel	N/A	N/A	-4 lb (1.8 kg)	N/A	0 ~ +1	1,600 CR
Engine - Flywheel	Race Flywheel	N/A	N/A	-9 lb (4.1 kg)	N/A	+1 ~ +2	2,400 CR
Conversion - Aspiration Swap	Twin Turbo	+220 hp (164 kW)	+166 ft·lb (225 N·m)	+26 lb (12 kg)	N/A	+36	3,600 CR
Conversion - Aspiration Swap	Positive-Displacement Supercharger	+220 hp (164 kW)	+166 ft·lb (225 N·m)	+47 lb (21 kg)	N/A	+35	3,600 CR

※ The power, torque, and Performance Index delta figures provided in the table above are with the Twin Turbo aspiration swap. The Positive-Displacement Supercharger aspiration swap provides less gains.

• The highest class it can reach is S1 853. The following parts must be installed:
  • Racing 7.2L V8
  • Twin Turbo
  • Race Ignition
  • Race Engine Block
  • Race Twin Turbo
  • Race Intercooler
  • Race Flywheel
  • Any low-weight rim style (3,300 - 4,000 CR)
    • As of the November 2018 Series 3 update, this requires a total of 75,700 - 76,400 CR.
  • It makes a maximum of 1,356 hp (1,012 kW) and 1,021 ft·lb (1,385 N·m) of torque from this engine swap with the Twin Turbo aspiration swap installed.
  • Despite having a wider range of upgrades than before, it is still ineffective in Rivals or PvP events featuring S1 Class vehicles or higher due to the strong presence and superior performance of vehicles like the Ford F-150 Prerunner DeBerti Design Truck, Ferrari 488 Pista, Porsche 959, McLaren 720S Spider, etc., as it does not have enough upgrades to reach the top of S1 Class.
    • In spite of this, Drivatars can be seen driving the M12S with a class of S1 860. This is most easily observed if the player drives a vehicle with a class of at least S1 865 and enters a race event with a small list of eligible vehicles, including the M12S itself.
  • However, the Warthog is now more competitive on PR Stunts due to its increased speed, making it an ideal choice for some Danger Signs and offroad Speed Zones.
  • The highest speed it can reach is 163 mph (263 km/h), which can be achieved with widening the vehicle's gear ratios. Adjusting the Final Drive to a lower value like 4.90 is enough, although the player can also fine-tune the individual gear ratios to their liking.
    • With the increased speed, the Warthog is more capable of taking on longer drag race routes, but its increased speed's effectiveness still diminishes drastically on The Juggernaut, which is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) long, where it is easily overtaken by the likes of the Ferrari 599XX Evoluzione, Koenigsegg CC8S, and Rimac C_Two.
• To tune the vehicle to A 800, the player must install the following:
  • Racing 7.2L V8
  • Race Intake Manifold / Throttle Body
  • Race Ignition
  • Race Flywheel
    • This requires a total of only 56,550 CR.
• Combining the Racing 7.2L V8 with a RWD swap and Twin Turbo upgrades allow the Warthog to be more easily driftable.
• Exercise caution when using the Warthog for A Class online races, especially Road Racing Series and Street Scene events, as there is a high chance Class A "kings" like the Hot Wheels Bone Shaker, Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ2, and/or Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe will appear, none of which it can compete with (especially the Bone Shaker).
  • In offroad races, the Warthog is an effective choice, albeit inferior to other vehicles like the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, Mercedes-Benz X-Class X 250 d, and Ford F-150 Raptor, which have better speed overall.
  • In A Class Rivals leaderboards on Cross Country Circuits, the M12S is also an effective choice, capable of reaching the Top 100, although this ultimately depends on driver skill.
• The Warthog can be used in #Forzathon Live events, but it is most effective when used during rounds where the player must earn Air Skills.
• As the Warthog is an Extreme Offroad vehicle, unlocking its Car Mastery Perks (see below) allows for more Influence to be earned while racing in Cross Country Series events in this vehicle.
• In the LEGO Speed Champions Expansion, the "Comin At Ya" Brick Challenge requires the player to exceed 120 mph (193 km/h) in the Warthog while in Horizon LEGO Valley. It is a Medium difficulty Skills Brick Challenge that can most easily be done with upgrades to the Warthog (e.g. installing the Racing 7.2L V8 engine swap). Although it is still entirely possible with a stock (A 756) vehicle, it is more difficult this way.
  • With either method, the easiest way is to start at the Falcon Speedway at the northwest corner of the map and head towards Brickchester southeast of the Falcon Spedway.
• As of the Series 18 update (January 14, 2020), the M12S Warthog is a playable car in Tier 7 of The Eliminator.

Car Mastery

The following is a table listing all of the M12S Warthog CST's Car Mastery Perks, as they appear in the game. Note that only "Collector's Item" can be unlocked from the beginning, after which the player can unlock adjacent perks.

Car Mastery
Push Your Luck	Showing Off	Fingers Crossed	Juggernaut
Flying Car	Head-Turner	Ultimate Thrill	Wreckage Weapon
Natural Drifter	Pass Master	Wombo Combo	Wrecking Ball
Collector's Item	Skill Legend	Lucky Hit	Extra Life

Completing this Car Mastery awards a total of 35,000 Influence Points (20,000 from 100 spent Skill Points, 10,000 from "Showing Off", and 5,000 from "Collector's Item") and requires a grand total of 100 Skill Points.