Need for Speed: The Run features a wide variety of sports cars. The game divides playable vehicles into six performance tiers, with Tier 1 having the least amount of performance and Tier 6 having the most. Approximately half of the cars in the game require you to complete a certain amount of objectives in various multiplayer playlist events in order to unlock them. There is also two categories of special edition vehicles: NFS Edition and Signature Edition vehicles. Both types of vehicles have visual and performance upgrades. NFS Edition vehicles have significantly more performance than the normal versions and are placed in higher tiers because of their increased performance. Signature Edition vehicles are often utilized by special rivals in the game and are furnished with unique designs. Seven vehicles are exclusive to the PlayStation 3 version of the game and three vehicles are exclusive to the Limited Edition. Players with registered copies of either Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Need for Speed: World, or Shift 2: Unleashed gets instant access to a Team Need for Speed BMW Z4 GT3. Car list will be completed soon.
Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 Cars
Tier 1
| Car | To Unlock | Engine | Top Speed | 0-60 Time | BHP | Handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet El Camino SS | Unlocked from the start | 7.4L V8 | 137 MPH | 6.1 secs | 360 @ 5,600 RPM | Expert |
| Ford Mustang Boss 302 | Unlocked from the start | 302ci V8 | 138 MPH | 6.2 secs | 290 @ 5,800 RPM | Challenging |
| Mazda MX-5 | Unlocked from the start | 2.0L Inline-4 | 146 MPH | 6.2 secs | 205 @ 7,000 RPM | Easy |
| Nissan Fairlady 240Z | Unlocked from the start | 2.4L Straight-6 | 139 MPH | 5.8 secs | 220 @ 6,200 RPM | Challenging |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI MK I | Unlocked from the start | 1.8L Inline-4 | 140 MPH | 6.1 secs | 173 @ 6,100 RPM | Normal |
| Volkswagen Scirocco R | Unlocked from the start | 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 | 145 MPH | 6.0 secs | 261 @ 6,000 RPM | Easy |
Tier 2
| Car | To Unlock | Engine | Top Speed | 0-60 Time | BHP | Handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 1 Series M Coupe | Unlocked from the start | 3.0L Twin-Turbo Inline-6 | 165 MPH | 4.9 secs | 335 @ 5,900 RPM | Normal |
| Dodge Challenger SRT-8 | Unlocked from the start | 6.1L V8 | 163 MPH | 5.1 secs | 425 @ 6,000 RPM | Very Difficult |
| Ford Focus RS | Unlocked from the start | 2.5L Turbo Inline-4 | 163 MPH | 5.8 secs | 301 @ 6,500 RPM | Normal |
| Ford Mustang Boss 302 | Unlocked from the start | 5.0L V8 | 155 MPH | 5.1 secs | 444 @ 7,400 RPM | Very Difficult |
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | Unlocked from the start | 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 | 159 MPH | 4.9 secs | 295 @ 6,500 RPM | Easy |
| Renault Sport Megane RS | Unlocked from the start | 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 | 160 MPH | 6.0 secs | 248 @ 5,500 RPM | Easy |
Tier 3
| Car | To Unlock | Engine | Top Speed | 0-60 Time | BHP | Handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi RS4 | Unlocked from the start | 4.2L V8 | 180 MPH | 4.1 secs | 420 @ 7,800 RPM | Normal |
| Lotus Evora | Unlocked from the start | 3.5L V6 | 177 MPH | 5.0 secs | 276 @ 6,400 RPM | Normal |
| Lotus Exige Cup 260 | Unlocked from the start | 1.8L Supercharged Inline-4 | 170 MPH | 4.4 secs | 257 @ 8,000 RPM | Easy |
| Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake | Unlocked from the start | 5.4L Supercharged V8 | 170 MPH | 4.5 secs | 600 @ 6,200 RPM | Expert |
Tier 4
| Car | To Unlock | Engine | Top Speed | 0-60 Time | BHP | Handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW M3 GTS | Unlocked from the start | 4.4L V8 | 190 MPH | 4.4 secs | 444 @ 8,300 RPM | Easy |
| Ford Mustang Boss 302 NFS Edition | Unlocked from the start | 302ci V8 | 191 MPH | 4.6 secs | 574 @ 5,800 RPM | Very Difficult |
| Nissan GT-R | Unlocked from the start | 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6 | 195 MPH | 3.3 secs | 472 @ 6,400 RPM | Normal |
| Nissan GT-R Spec V | Unlocked from the start | 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6 | 193 MPH | 3.2 secs | 485 @ 6,400 RPM | Easy |
| Porsche 911 GT2 (993) | Unlocked from the start | 3.6L Turbo Flat-6 | 190 MPH | 3.7 secs | 450 @ 6,000 RPM | Challenging |
Tier 5
| Car | To Unlock | Engine | Top Speed | 0-60 Time | BHP | Handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition NFS Edition | Unlocked from the start | 7.0L V8 | 212 MPH | 3.9 secs | 705 @ 6,300 RPM | Normal |
| McLaren MP4-12C | Unlocked from the start | 3.8L Twin-Turbo V8 | 211 MPH | 3.1 secs | 592 @ 7,000 RPM | Normal |
Tier 6
| Car | To Unlock | Engine | Top Speed | 0-60 Time | BHP | Handling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren F1 | Unlocked from the start | 6.1L V12 | 241 MPH | 3.3 secs | 627 @ 7,400 RPM | Normal |
| Nissan GT-R Spec V NFS Edition | Unlocked from the start | 3.8L Twin-Turbo V6 | 241 MPH | 2.6 secs | 957 @ 6,200 RPM | Normal |
Cars Exclusive to the PlayStation 3
| Car | To Unlock | Engine | Top Speed | 0-60 Time | BHP | Handling |
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Cars Exclusive to the Limited Edition
| Car | To Unlock | Engine | Top Speed | 0-60 Time | BHP | Handling |
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Police Vehicles
- Dodge Charger SRT-8 Super Bee
- Ford Taurus Police Interceptor
- Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni
- Nissan GT-R
- Porsche Cayenne
Vehicles Used by The Mob
- Helicopter
- Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Traffic Vehicles
- Audi A4
- Cadillac CTS-V
- Chevrolet Cobalt
- Chevrolet Express
- Dodge Caliber
- Dodge Magnum
- Dodge Sprinter
- Ford Crown Victoria New York City Taxi Cab
- Infiniti G35
- Nissan Frontier