Cars and Wheel Customisation in Retro Racers - What We Know

The customisation loop is: pick a vintage car, customise its wheels, race. That is the game’s own description of itself on the Steam store page: “A co-op racing game where you choose vintage cars, customise wheels, and race through exciting tracks!” (Source: Steam store page, retrieved 2026-10-18)

What Is Confirmed by Official Sources?

Only these facts about cars are officially confirmed:

• The car roster is vintage-styled (retro cars are the game’s identity).
• Wheels are customisable.
• Cars are chosen per race setup, before hitting the track.

Is There a Car Tier List?

Not an official one. Kavari Studio has not published car statistics as of October 18, 2026, and this wiki refuses to invent numbers. Any tier list you find online right now is a community estimate built from first impressions.

Our clearly-labelled community advice for picking a first car:

• Favour handling over top speed. In arcade racers, players who stay on the track win more than players who are fast in a straight line and slow in corners. (community estimate)
• Try every car once in practice mode before caring about anyone’s ranking. (community estimate)
• Customise for the track, not for looks — if wheel choice affects grip or acceleration, expect it to matter more on twisty circuits. (speculative; not yet verified against in-game data)

How Does Wheel Customisation Work?

The exact wheel options are not documented in official materials yet. When the community maps them, this section will be updated with verified in-game data — including whether wheels are cosmetic or affect performance. Until then, treat every specific claim as unverified.

Related Guides

• Which Car to Pick First
• Tracks Guide
• Beginner Guide

FAQ

Are there unlockable cars? Not confirmed. The store page describes choosing cars but does not mention a progression or unlock system. Watch the official page and the game’s news posts for updates.

Can you preview customisation before buying? There is no in-game shop mentioned in official materials; customisation appears to be a pre-race setup step.