M12S Warthog CST/Gameplay

Racing

 * The M12S Warthog CST is ideal for many Cross Country or Dirt Racing events, especially short Cross Country Circuits and Scramble routes.
 * Tuning the vehicle is highly recommended to get the fastest lap times possible in Class A on short Cross Country Circuits and Scramble routes.
 * Due to its low top speed of only 192 km/h, 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 like the McLaren Senna, Mosler MT900S, and Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4, 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.
 * 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 like the Ford Focus RS (Mark III), Dodge Charger R/T, etc.), especially in PvP or Co-Op sessions.
 * Take advantage of the vehicle's strong launch to overtake opponents at the start, especially when doing solo races.

Freeroam

 * 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 vehicle like the Hoonigan Ford “Hoonicorn” Mustang.
 * 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 McLaren Senna 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), and the Rally Tire Compound is a better choice.

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, January 2018, and March 2018 (Play in the Mud)
 * Auction House
 * It carries the following statistics:
 * The M12S Warthog CST is one of the least upgradable vehicles, with only Tires and Rims and Conversion being available:
 * It can only be upgraded to S1 802 at most.

Forza Horizon 4

 * The M12S Warthog CST can now be purchased from the Autoshow for 850,000 CR.
 * 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 greater chance of appearing in a Super Wheelspin though.
 * Its stats have been changed from the previous game:
 * Acceleration and top speed have been improved. 0 - 97 km/h is now done in 3.7 seconds and 0 - 161 km/h in 9.4 seconds, while top speed is now 194 km/h.
 * Braking distance increased: 252 ft from 97 km/h and 456 ft from 161 km/h.
 * Improved handling. It now corners with 0.93 lateral Gs at 97 km/h and 0.92 at 193 km/h.
 * In addition, it now has more upgrades than before:


 * With the Racing 7.2L V8 engine swap, it gains access to even more upgrades:
 * The highest class it can reach is S1 853.
 * As of the November 2018 Series 3 update, this requires a total of 72,750 CR, 69,050 CR of which will go to the fully upgraded engine with the Twin Turbo aspiration swap (using the Racing 7.2L V8) and 3,700 CR of which will go to the lightest rim style available.
 * It makes a maximum of 1,356 hp (1,011 KW) and 1,021 ft·lb (1,385 N·m) of torque from this engine swap with the Twin Turbo aspiration swap installed.
 * Despite this, it is still not competitive in Rivals or PvP events featuring S1 Class vehicles or higher due to the strong presence and superior performance of vehicles like the Toyota #1 T100 Baja Truck, Porsche 959, Hoonigan GYMKHANA 10 Ford Focus RS RX, etc.
 * 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 may want to fine-tune the individual gear ratios to their liking as well.
 * With the increased speed, the Warthog is more capable of taking on longer drag race routes, but its increased speed's effectiveness diminishes greatly on The Juggernaut, which is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) long.
 * Exercise caution when using the Warthog for A Class online races, especially Road Racing Series and Street Scene events, as there is a chance the Hot Wheels Bone Shaker will appear, which it cannot compete with.

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. 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").