M12S Warthog CST/Gameplay
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NOTE: The acceleration times and braking distances provided below may vary in-game depending on the in-game weather and season conditions and whether or not the player is in a DLC expansion map (e.g. Blizzard Mountain, Horizon Hot Wheels, Fortune Island).
General[edit]
- 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 or medium-length 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 default 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, Hennessey Venom F5, and Koenigsegg Jesko, 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 vehicles with a similar Performance Index class (e.g. Audi TTS Coupé, Porsche Taycan Turbo S), especially in PvP and/or Co-Op sessions.
- Its ideal competition is other vehicles in the Offroad, Extreme/Unlimited Offroad, or Rally Monsters car types.
- 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, although it has a tendency to slide through corners, especially if driven aggressively.
- 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 or in a short amount of time 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 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT Apex.
- 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 Hennessey Venom F5, Koenigsegg CCGT and Jesko, and Mosler MT900S are far more suitable choices.
- For offroad Speed Traps and Speed Zones, the Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution is a better choice. Failing that, heavily upgraded Rally Monsters or other Extreme Offroad vehicles will also do well.
- The M12S CST has enough speed to achieve at least 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 normal maximum starting price of 920,000 CR.
- The M12S CST's normal minimum buyout price is 468,000 CR (rounded up from 467,500), while the normal maximum buyout is 1,005,000 CR.
Forza Horizon 3[edit]
- 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 |
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Acceleration & Speed
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Braking Distance
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Lateral Gs
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- 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.
#Forzathon Events[edit]
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[edit]
- The M12S Warthog CST can now be purchased normally from the Autoshow for 850,000 CR, thus making it much more accessible.
- 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 Series 3 update in November 2018, 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 much 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. This can allow players to obtain the M12S Warthog for more than 60% off the 850,000 CR value.
- It does have a slightly higher chance of appearing in a Super Wheelspin though. Even then, depending on your luck, it may be much 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.
- Its stats have been changed from the previous game:
| Class | Speed | Handling | Acceleration | Launch | Braking | Car Type |
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| ↓A 756 | ↑5.2 | ↓7.1 | ↑9.7 | 10 | ↓7.5 | Extreme Offroad |
- The stats have been changed:
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Acceleration & Speed
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Braking Distance
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Lateral Gs
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- 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[Note 1] | +130 hp (97 kW) | -215 ft·lb (292 N·m) | -44 lb (20 kg) | N/A | +26 | 50,000 CR[Note 2] |
- 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[Note 3] | 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[Note 4] | 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[Note 5] | 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[Note 6] | Stree |