This guide provides comprehensive details on how to unlock each achievement within the base set, offering clear steps and strategies to ensure your success. Additionally, it includes useful information on the leaderboards for those interested in tracking their progress and competing at higher levels.

• 💎 Achievement Guide
  • 🏆 Progression
  • 🏆 Challenges
  • 🏆 Blacklist Mastery
  • 🏆 Performance Upgrades
  • 🏆 Blacklist Pink Slips
  • 🏆 Police Pursuits (Rap Sheet)
  • 🏆 Challenge Series
  • 🏆 Quick Play & Time Trials
  • 🏆 Easter Eggs
  • 🏆 Bonus
• 🥇 Leaderboard Guide
• 📜 Credits
• ✏️ Footnotes

Set consists of 131 achievements worth 955 points

Set released on DD MMMM YYYY

• Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005) – Guide and Walkthrough [GameFAQs]
• Need for Speed: Most Wanted [IGN-Guide]
• Need for Speed: Most Wanted [WikiFandom]

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The most important thing to keep in mind when aiming to 100% Need for Speed: Most Wanted in a single run is that the game's autosave system is unforgiving; once you finish a Blacklist race and pick your reward markers, your choices are permanent, meaning if you miss the Pink Slip you cannot go back without a prior backup, and losing access to a rival's car will lock you out of collecting it later. Similarly, getting busted repeatedly without impound markers can result in permanently losing cars, including unique ones, which can be devastating if it happens to a Blacklist vehicle you were relying on for progression. Certain milestones tied to pursuits also require careful planning; failing to complete them before defeating the rival means you'll need to farm fresh pursuits later, which can be a long grind at higher heat levels. Because of these systems, the two biggest risks of being forced into replaying major chunks of the game are bad Pink Slip luck due to autosave and car losses from busts, so always manage your impound markers carefully and think twice before taking risky pursuits in your best vehicle.

The game's progression is built around a clear ladder system where you move from one rival to the next, with each step requiring you to complete a combination of races, milestones, and bounty goals before you can issue a challenge with the Boss. This structure makes the flow very linear; you always know what your next target is, but how quickly you reach them depends on how well you balance racing skill, pursuit management, and car upgrades. As you advance, the game steadily raises the stakes: rivals drive faster cars, police become more aggressive, and milestones demand greater precision.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Welcome to Rockport	- Awarded when you complete the prologue.
You Wanna See the Ocean?	- Awarded when you defeat the Blacklist Member #13 (Vic), the game opens up the next stage of progression. Specifically, you unlock access to Heat Level 3 police pursuits and the Camden Beach area of the map. These changes raise the challenge: the police bring in stronger units, and you gain more city space to race and explore.
Whole Lot of Green	- Awarded when you defeat the Blacklist Member #9 (Earl), the game expands further: you unlock access to Heat Level 4 police pursuits and the Downtown Rockport area of the map. This not only raises the intensity of cop encounters—introducing heavier tactics like Rhino SUVs and helicopters—but also gives you a larger variety of events and routes as you push toward the higher end of the Blacklist ladder.
No Special Treatment	- Awarded when you defeat the Blacklist Member #5 (Webster), the game unlocks Heat Level 5 for pursuits. At this stage, pursuits become far more dangerous—federal units and aggressive tactics (like heavy roadblocks and Rhino SUVs) start showing up—so planning milestones and car setups carefully becomes essential.
Most Wanted	- Awarded when you finally defeat the last Blacklist member (Razor) and rise to the #1 spot, you officially become the Most Wanted driver in Rockport. At that point, the game doesn't end outright—the career file remains playable, and you're free to continue driving around the open world, replaying events, chasing milestones, and going after 100% completion. The major difference is that you'll now have access to all unlocked areas, the highest police heat levels, and every rival car you managed to win along the way, so the world is essentially fully open. - This achievement counts as the win condition for beating the game.

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The achievements within this category represent unique skill tests and feats of high-level driving required for complete mastery of Rockport. Unlike the linear Blacklist climb, these targets focus on specific pursuit interactions—such as intentionally triggering and surviving high-level police tactics, performing unconventional escapes, and mastering advanced car control under extreme pressure—to push the boundaries of what is possible in the open world.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Slingshot Technique	Use the Lotus Elise and hit a Photo Ticket Milestone at over 300 MPH (483 KM/H). The Elise itself is not missable; once you defeat Blacklist Member #12 (Jewels), it becomes purchasable from the Car Lot regardless of whether you win her Pink Slip. What actually makes this achievement missable is the Photo Ticket Milestones—if you complete every one of them before attempting the slingshot glitch with the Elise, you'll have no remaining chance to unlock it in that run. To prepare, keep at least one Photo Ticket unfinished until you're ready. Fully upgrade the Elise with Ultimate parts (Junkman optional), equip the final Body Kit, set all Performance Tuning sliders to -3, then trigger the glitch: hold Gas + Brake, spam left and right steering, and release Gas while holding the others. Done correctly, the Elise will launch past 300 MPH, easily clearing the requirement. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking
Juvenile Delinquency	Survive for 13 minutes at Heat Level 5 in a starter car with no performance upgrades, and you must escape the pursuit afterward for the time to count. Like other pursuit-based challenges, exploits such as the Bus Station trick or going out of bounds will invalidate the run. Because you're stuck in an unmodified starter vehicle—most players use the Volkswagen Golf GTI or the Chevy Cobalt SS—this cheevo is extremely risky and often comes down to patience and consistency. Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter a pursuit in a stock car at Heat Level 5. - A Measured Indicator tracks the time as %.
One Last Ride	Complete a Tollbooth event from one of the final four Blacklist members in a starter car with no performance upgrades. The recommended event is JV's North Bay & Beacon Tollbooth, where many players report success. The Volkswagen Golf GTI is generally the better starter choice thanks to more stable handling. To maximize efficiency, equip a visual spoiler to unlock Performance Tuning and set Aerodynamics to +5 (this does not invalidate the challenge). Key strategies: - Use Speedbreaker before jumps (Press O button): This keeps the car weighted and minimizes airtime so you don't lose momentum. - Use Speedbreaker on sharp corners: It lets you take tighter lines without scrubbing speed. - Avoid shortcuts that slow you down: Stick to asphalt routes wherever possible, even if it means scraping walls. With patience and repeated practice, it's possible to finish with a few seconds to spare, though traffic RNG may add variability. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once a valid Tollbooth event is selected.
Waiting for the Bus	Survive for 2 minutes in a pursuit without touching the controller. Unlike other survival challenges, this isn't particularly difficult once you know the setup, but it does require a bit of practice to execute cleanly. The simplest method is to head to the Bus Station. Once in a pursuit, drive up the ramp inside the station and onto the parked buses. Make sure no cops are immediately on your tail when you go up, since they can follow you onto the buses and ruin the attempt. If they do make it up, you can nudge them off the edge before settling in. Once you're parked safely on top, let go of the controller and wait. The police AI usually struggles to reach you, leaving you free to “wait for the bus” until the two minutes have passed. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator starts as soon as the car stops, counts as %.
Mmm, Donuts...	Destroy a police helicopter during a pursuit. The key is knowing when they spawn: helicopters only appear at Heat Levels 4 and 5, so don't waste time at lower levels waiting for one. Once active, lure it near a Pursuit Breaker such as a water tower, gas station, or stadium structure. Triggering the breaker as the helicopter hovers close can bring it down instantly. Because its pathing is unpredictable, this may take a few attempts, but the achievement pops immediately once the helicopter is destroyed. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking
Hunter Becomes the Hunted	Destroy Cross during a Heat Level 5 pursuit. Cross doesn't appear in story races or scripted events for this; instead, he shows up randomly during the most intense police chases. He can either spawn as part of a roadblock or actively pursue you in his distinctive all-black Corvette. You'll know he's present because dispatch chatter will call him out, and his car stands out easily from the regular fleet. The challenge here isn't spotting Cross—it's managing to take him down before the rest of the Heat 5 units overwhelm you. The most effective method is to bait him into a Pursuit Breaker. Water towers, stadium walls, or gas stations are especially good targets since they drop heavy debris that can instantly disable his car if he's nearby. You can also try to ram him directly, but in a stock or lightly upgraded car, that's a risky move since the Corvette is tougher than normal cruisers. Because Cross spawns randomly, patience and persistence are required. You might see him early in a chase, or you might have to survive several minutes before he arrives. Keep control of the pursuit, listen for dispatch cues, and always have a breaker in mind when he spawns. Once destroyed, the achievement unlocks immediately. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking
Cops-Be-Gone	Instantly escape the cops after finishing a race in Career Mode. Unlike other pursuit-based cheevos, this one relies on exploiting a quirk in the restart system rather than raw driving skill. The setup is simple: pick a race event with maximum police probability (such as Clubhouse & Hollis early in the Blacklist ladder. Particularly Vic's event), win the race while the cops are active, and when the post-race menu appears, choose to restart the race instead of continuing. Doing so tricks the game into treating the pursuit as "escaped" the moment you restart, and the achievement unlocks instantly. Interestingly, community reports confirm that this even works in some cases where the cops didn't actually spawn during the race—so long as you selected an event with a high police chance. Since autosave records progress immediately after a race, there's no real risk involved. Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking
No Cheese	Complete the Final Pursuit legitimately, without using the Bus Station exploit or going out of bounds. If you accidentally cheese the chase and the trigger icon disappears, you can still recover: allow yourself to get Busted, and instead of being sent to the usual fine/jail screen, the game will prompt you to restart. This gives you another chance to complete the pursuit properly without permanently losing the achievement. To earn it cleanly, focus on intended methods—use Pursuit Breakers, cooldown spots, and skillful driving until the chase concludes naturally. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Fail Conditions - If you attempt the run with any of the mentioned exploits, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once the Final Pursuit occurs.

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Each achievement is tied to defeating a specific Blacklist member by meeting their requirements—completing a set number of races, milestones, and bounty targets. Unlike general progression achievements, these represent the core structure of Need for Speed: Most Wanted's career mode, gradually escalating in difficulty and intensity as you advance. Along the way, defeating rivals not only unlocks their cars through Pink Slips but also expands the available car roster, paint options, and new areas of the city, making the Blacklist the backbone of both the story and the achievement set.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Didn't Need Daddy's Money	- Requirements: 3 Race Wins · 4 Milestones · 20,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Audi A3 3.2 Quattro & Audi TT 3.2 Quattro become available in Car Lot Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to seven.
Produced Some Good Results	- Requirements: 6 Race Wins · 5 Milestones · 50,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT & Audi A4 3.2 FSI Quattro Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 11.
VVV for Victory	- Requirements: 7 Race Wins · 5 Milestones · 100,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Toyota Supra & Renault Clio V6 Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 12.
Queen of the Road	- Requirements: 7 Race Wins · 5 Milestones · ~370,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Mazda RX-8 & Cadillac CTS Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 12.
Now Who Do the Ladies Love?	- Requirements: 8 Race Wins · 5 Milestones · 300,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII & Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 13.
Rich in Wins, Not in Money	- Requirements: 8 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · ~500,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Pontiac GTO, Vauxhall Monaro VXR & Porsche Cayman S Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 15.
Scandinavian Win	- Requirements: 8 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · ~1,000,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Subaru Impreza WRX STI & Mazda RX-7 Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 15.
Flexing That Winning Muscle	- Requirements: 7 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · 1,180,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 & Lotus Elise Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 14.
A Whole Lot of Wins and Damage	- Requirements: 10 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · ~2,000,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Aston Martin DB9 & Porsche 911 Carrera S Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 17.
Winning and Minging	- Requirements: 11 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · ~3,000,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Dodge Viper SRT10 & Lamborghini Gallardo Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 18.
The Art of Winning	- Requirements: 10 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · ~4,000,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Porsche 911 Turbo S & Chevrolet Corvette C6 Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 17.
Junior Varsity Wins Over	- Requirements: 11 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · ~5,000,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Lamborghini Murciélago & Ford GT Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 18.
Consider It Irish Luck	- Requirements: 12 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · ~6,000,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren & Porsche Carrera GT Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 19.
Like A Bull in A Rodeo	- Requirements: 12 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · ~8,000,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: No car unlocks Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 19.
Always Shifting First	- Requirements: 11 Race Wins · 7 Milestones · 10,000,000 Bounty - Bonus Unlocks: Reclaims BMW M3 GTR Fun fact: the iconic BMW M3 GTR comes fully pre-tuned and can't be customized or upgraded further; its stats are already maxed out, giving it extreme handling, blistering acceleration, and top-tier performance that makes it one of the most powerful cars in the entire game. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many Race/Milestones are completed up to 18.

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Each Performance Part's category can be improved across multiple stages (Street, Pro, Super Pro, Ultimate), with every level counting toward your total upgrade slots. For upgrade-restricted achievements, the combined number of installed parts across all categories must remain within the specified limit.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Taz: Wanted	Defeat Blacklist #14 Taz with no more than two total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than two parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to two.
What a Beach	Defeat Blacklist #13 Vic with no more than four total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than two parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to four.
FENG: Default String Error	Defeat Blacklist #12 Izzy with no more than four total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than four parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to four.
Big L	Defeat Blacklist #11 Big Lou with no more than four total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than four parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to four.
Besting the Baron	Defeat Blacklist #10 Baron with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.
In Da Hood	Defeat Blacklist #9 Earl with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.
Richer than You	Defeat Blacklist #8 Jewels with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.
The Nut Job	Defeat Blacklist #7 Kaze with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.
The Italian Job	Defeat Blacklist #6 Ming with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.
This Man Made A Dictionary	Defeat Blacklist #5 Webster with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.
JV3	Defeat Blacklist #4 JV with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.
You, Me, Race.	Defeat Blacklist #3 Ronnie with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.
In a China Shop	Defeat Blacklist #2 Bull with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.
The Golf Is Better	Defeat Blacklist #1 Razor with no more than seven total performance upgrades applied on a starter car. Fail Conditions - If you enter the challenge with an overtuned car, the indicator won't appear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge with equal or less than seven parts installed. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many performance parts are installed in the shop up to seven.

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Pink Slips are one of the most valuable rewards in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005). They grant you the rival's car, often fully upgraded and tuned far beyond what's normally available at that point in the game.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Golf Is Best	You receive the Volkswagen Golf GTI, a great early-game option; the Golf has better stats than your starting car and provides a smoother climb in the first few Blacklist battles. This is the reward marker screen; blindly pick the correct Bonus Marker slot to obtain the Blacklist's Pink Slip. Once you do, the achievement will unlock. After that, you'll need to pick another Bonus Marker for the Untouchable achievement. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
Luxury in Speed	You receive the Lexus IS 300, a heavier but stable option; great if you didn't upgrade your starter and need a reliable car to move forward. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
Is That A Supra?!	You receive the Toyota Supra, a legendary JDM car with strong acceleration and handling; grabbing it here makes mid-game progress smoother. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
Rotary Craftsmanship	You receive the Mazda RX-8, an agile and lightweight machine; excellent for corner-heavy tracks though it lacks top-end muscle. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
Eclipsing the Race	You receive the Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, a balanced all-rounder; not flashy but dependable against mid-tier rivals. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
This Ride's Hot, Hot, Hot!	You receive the Porsche Cayman S, your first Porsche option; its precise handling makes it ideal for technical courses. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
Time to Take This Rallying	You receive the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII, one of the best handling cars in the game; sharp cornering and consistent speed make it a keeper. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
Taming the Wild Mustang	You receive the Ford Mustang GT, a muscle powerhouse; its brute force dominates straights but requires care in tight corners. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
Careful with the Paint	You receive the Mercedes-Benz CLK 500, a stylish but heavier ride; not the most nimble but quick and durable for late mid-game races. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
Consider This A Repossession	You receive the Lamborghini Gallardo, one of the best Pink Slips; blistering speed and excellent handling make it perfect for high-tier challenges. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
Which Seat Did It Come With?	You receive the Chevrolet Corvette C6, an American muscle beast; insane speed but demands careful handling due to its weight. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
The Viper Strikes in the Sunset	You receive the Dodge Viper SRT10, a raw performance monster; difficult to master but unbeatable on straights when controlled well. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
From One Graduate to Another	You receive the Aston Martin DB9, a mix of luxury and performance; heavier but stylish and reliable in late-game races. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.
The Sleeper Hit	You receive the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, one of the finest all-rounders; speed, control, and balance make it ideal for the final climb. Fail Conditions - If the wrong slot is selected, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the reward marker screen.

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The Rap Sheet is where your pursuit statistics are tracked in Need for Speed: Most Wanted, and these achievements focus on pushing those numbers to their absolute limits. These challenges demand long pursuits, high levels of destruction, and creative survival strategies under extreme police pressure. Unlike standard Blacklist progression, Rap Sheet cheevos are about endurance and efficiency—testing how long you can last, how much chaos you can create, and whether you can keep control when Rockport's entire police force is on your tail.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Rap Sheet: Pursuit Length (Single)	Escape after a 30-minute police pursuit in Career Mode. Best done at Heat Level 4–5 where backup cycles extend naturally. Use wide loops (stadium, highways) and cooldown spots to survive after hitting the 30 minutes cap. Keep an eye out on the timer on the upper-right corner. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit.
Rap Sheet: Police Vehicles Involved (Single)	Rack up 150 total police vehicles in one pursuit. Trigger reinforcements by dragging out the chase at higher heat. Don't evade too early—keep visibility until you hit the count, then escape. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit once 50 police vehicles are involved. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many police vehicles are involved up to 150.
Rap Sheet: Police Vehicles Damaged (Single)	Damage 50 police cars in a single pursuit. Use Pursuit Breakers; avoid head-on hits to SUVs and patrol cars or you risk being immobilized. Stadiums and construction zones have plenty of Breaker spots. You can also ram police vehicles aggressively. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit once 10 police vehicles are damaged.
Rap Sheet: Police Vehicles Immobilized (Single)	Similar to "Damaged" but requires full immobilization. Use heavy Pursuit Breakers (water towers, gas stations) for guaranteed results. Direct rams also work but are less reliable. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit once 10 police vehicles are immobilized.
Rap Sheet: Roadblocks Dodged (Single)	Dodge 30 roadblocks in a single pursuit. Works best at Heat 5 where roadblock frequency is high; approach roadblocks at speed and thread through gaps; use Speedbreaker for control, or violently ram police vehicles blocking the road. Spike strips also count, but be careful; avoid driving over them. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit once 5 roadblocks or spike strips are dodged. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many roadblocks are dodged up to 30.
Rap Sheet: Spike Strips Dodged (Single)	Requires 30 spike strips dodged in one pursuit. Stay active at Heat 5, where strips spawn more often. Memorize common strip locations (bridges, tight chokes). If tires pop, the run is likely over and you have to try again. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit once 5 spike strips are dodged. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many roadblocks or spike strips are dodged up to 30.
Rap Sheet: Cost to State (Single)	Build $500,000 in property damage in one pursuit. Smashing Pursuit Breakers, traffic, and road furniture adds up quickly. Stadium and shipyard loops are ideal. Escape once the target is reached. Note: When you destroy something, a small pop-up (like the one in the screenshot below) will appear, so keep an eye out for it. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit once you accumulate $100,000 cts.
Rap Sheet: Infractions Recorded (Single)	Record all 8 infraction types in one pursuit. Drive aggressively—hit cars, blow past roadblocks, evade helicopters. Requires patience and Heat 4–5. Escape at the end for the achievement to unlock. Tips On How to Obtain Them 1. Speeding: Triggered when you're witnessed exceeding 150 MPH (241 km/h). 2. Excessive Speeding: Triggered when you're witnessed exceeding 180 MPH (290 km/h). 3. Reckless Driving: Triggered when you're witnessed exceeding 200 MPH (322 km/h). 4. Ramming a Police Vehicle: Triggers when hitting a cop car; this is usually the first infraction you get in a pursuit if you're not already starting it at a high speed. 5. Driving Off Roadway: Cut across grass, dirt, or a construction zone while cops are in view. Short bursts are enough. 6. Damage to Property: Smash through fences, lamp posts, phone booths, bus stops, or road signs. Downtown Rockport and Rosewood are full of destructible objects. 7. Hit and Run: Hit at least one civilian car (not a cop). Light taps work; you don't have to total it. Be aware that a few minutes into the chase traffic will stop spawning. 8. Resisting Arrest: Triggers when you enter cooldown mode; basically automatic on any pursuit. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit once you record 4 infractions. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many infractions are obtained up to 8.
Rap Sheet: Helicopters Deployed (Single)	Survive enough pursuits to spawn 5 helicopters in one pursuit. This only happens at Heat 4–5, so stay alive and in view until five appear. Helicopters despawn over time, so keep chase active. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit once a helicopter is deployed.
Rap Sheet: Bounty Accumulated (Single)	Reach 1,000,000 bounty in a single pursuit. Focus on damaging cars, dodging blocks, and lasting as long as possible. Best stacked with other single-pursuit achievements before escaping. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during a pursuit once you accumulate 500,000 bounty. - A Measured Indicator tracks how many helicopters are deployed up to 5.
Rap Sheet: Pursuit Length (Lifetime)	Spend 4 hours total in pursuits. Progress carries across runs. Long Heat 4–5 pursuits are efficient for stacking multiple lifetime goals. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during gameplay in Career mode that tracks how much time spent as %.
Rap Sheet: Police Vehicles Involved (Lifetime)	Involve 1,200 police cars across your career. Similar to single pursuit but spread over many runs. Trigger backup often by dragging chases. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during Career mode gameplay and tracks how many vehicles have been recorded up to 1,200.
Rap Sheet: Police Vehicles Damaged (Lifetime)	Damage a total of 500 police vehicles cumulatively. Use breakers and risky rams during every pursuit. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during Career mode gameplay and tracks how many vehicles have been damaged up to 500.
Rap Sheet: Police Vehicles Immobilized (Lifetime)	Immobilize a total of 250 vehicles across pursuits. Gas stations, falling towers, and construction breakers are the fastest way. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during Career mode gameplay and tracks how many vehicles have been immobilized up to 250.
Rap Sheet: Roadblocks Dodged (Lifetime)	Dodge a total of 200 roadblocks over time. Heat 4–5 farming makes progress steady. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during Career mode gameplay and tracks how many roadblocks have been dodged up to 200.
Rap Sheet: Spike Strips Dodged (Lifetime)	Avoid 100 spike strips cumulatively. Sticking to highways ensures frequent setups. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during Career mode gameplay and tracks how many spike strips have been dodged up to 100.
Rap Sheet: Cost to State (Lifetime)	Cause $3,000,000 property damage in total. Every pursuit contributes. Stadium area and shipyard loops are top farming spots. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during Career mode gameplay and tracks how much property damage has been caused up to 3,000,000.
Rap Sheet: Infractions Recorded (Lifetime)	Rack up 500 infractions across all pursuits. Driving recklessly—ramming cars, roadblocks, and reckless speed—ensures steady progress. Getting busted still counts. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during Career mode gameplay and tracks how many infractions has been recorded up to 500.
Rap Sheet: Helicopters Deployed (Lifetime)	Have a total of 30 helicopters deployed in the entire playthrough. Heat 4–5 is required, so don't farm at lower levels. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during Career mode gameplay and tracks how many helicopters have been deployed up to 30.
Rap Sheet: Bounty Accumulated (Lifetime)	Reach 10,000,000 bounty overall. Naturally achieved while progressing toward Blacklist #1 and completing other pursuit goals. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator appears during Career mode gameplay and tracks how much bounty have been accumulated up to 10,000,000.

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The Challenge Series in Need for Speed: Most Wanted (Black Edition) offers a mix of time trials, pursuit scenarios, and unique events. Many of these achievements test your consistency under pressure—especially in pursuits where heat levels, cops, and strict conditions can quickly overwhelm you. They're designed as bonus objectives outside of Career Mode, but they'll push your driving and pursuit survival skills to the limit.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Lay Low 'Till the Heat's Off	The recommended Challenge Series event to unlock this is Event #21, which is a Tollbooth event. You start with a powerful car already at Heat Level 3, making it easier to trigger and then escape a pursuit. Once the cops lose your tail, quickly find a cooldown spot to hide. This achievement may require several attempts to memorize which parts of the track offer the best hiding spots and where cops are triggered. Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you are detected.
The First Roadblock	Complete Challenge Series #10 without reaching Heat Level 3. Roadblocks spawn starting at Heat 2. The fastest way to get them is by looping the University Campus in Rosewood (the pursuit begins facing its entrance). Roadblocks trigger frequently in this area—once you've smashed through two, escape quickly using nearby Pursuit Breakers to shake off any remaining cops. Fail Conditions - If you reach Heat Level 3, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge.
Ten Minutes, in and Out, Easy	Complete Challenge Series #40. This one is straightforward—just survive the pursuit and finish the event normally. As long as you don't exploit glitches, the achievement will pop naturally. Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge.
Well You Didn't Need to Evade That Fast	Complete Challenge Series #52 with a pursuit time of under 30 seconds. Start by smashing the Pursuit Breaker near the highway, then immediately head into the nearby cooldown spot in the construction zone. Sometimes a stray cop survives and follows you inside—if that happens, restart. This one involves a bit of RNG luck to get a clean under-30 escape. Fail Conditions - If the pursuit exceeds the 30 seconds time limit, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge.
Hey Now, Let's Just Keep It Clean	Complete Challenge Series #56 without immobilizing any cops. This is one of the trickier ones since cops can crash into each other without your involvement, and it still counts as immobilized. To reduce risk, loop around the University Campus and avoid Roadblocks—either take alternate campus exits or do a quick 180 to double back. Some players try the Camden Beach Shipyards, but the distance makes it riskier. Fail Conditions - If you immobilize any police vehicle, the indicator will disappear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge.
Here's Your 15 Minutes of Fame	Complete Challenge Series #60. No special conditions—just play out the pursuit normally and finish. Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge.
It's an Endurance, Man	Complete Challenge Series #68. The toughest Challenge Series pursuit—Heat 6 units appear after 10 minutes, including Undercover Federal Pursuit Vehicles, Heavy SUVs, spike strips, and frequent roadblocks. Use reliable loops (Rosewood Highway, Rockport Stadium, University Campus) to survive. A strong car and patience are essential here. Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge.
Blacked Edition	Survive the horde of big black Rhino Units in the special Black Edition Challenge Series Event #69. This event throws only Heavy SUVs at you. Smash through every Pursuit Breaker you can to quickly rack up Bounty, then escape as soon as possible. Aggressive breaker use is the fastest route to success. Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the challenge.
Challenge League	Complete all 68 Challenge Series events. The capstone achievement for finishing the entire Challenge Series. Expect the later pursuits, especially #68, to be very demanding. Perseverance and familiarity with safe loops will pay off here. Fail Conditions Achievement Tracking

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These achievements focus on two things: winning under strict Quick Race conditions and beating Blaze's developer-record times across the Blacklist races. The Blaze's Times challenges are the toughest time trials in Need for Speed: Most Wanted, requiring both clean lines and aggressive driving. Using Pink Slip cars or carefully tuned builds under the performance cap is recommended to stay competitive, as most times are very tight.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Make It Quick	Win any Quick Play event. - Tip: Keep randomizing the Race until you encounter any Sprint or Circuit with less opponenets for a guaranteed clear. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter a Quick Play mode race.
Rockport Run	Win on NFS World Loop track with maximum traffic, 3 opponents, hard difficulty, and catch-up disabled. Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed during gameplay once the right settings were selected.
Blaze's Times: Skyview & Campus	Complete Skyview & Campus (Taz - Race #5) in 1:32.00 or less. - Tip: Cut tight apexes and use Speedbreaker on the final hairpin to maintain momentum. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Hwy 99 & Highlands	Complete Hwy 99 & Highlands (Vic - Race #4) in 1:37.00 or less. - Tip: The long straights favor high top-speed cars; avoid unnecessary drifts. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Hwy 4 & Forest Green	Complete Hwy 4 & Forest Green (Vic - Race #5) in 2:14.00 or less. - Tip: Use Speedbreaker before tight turns to keep your average speed high, and take advantage of the few shortcuts you may encounter. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Hwy 99 & Route 55	Complete Hwy 99 & Route 55 (Izzy - Race #2) in 1:50.00 or less. - Tip: Use Speadbreaker to reduce airtime and maintain speed. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: North Bay & Chase	Complete North Bay & Chase (Izzy - Race #3) in 1:50.00 or less. - Tip: Use nitrous sparingly — save it for the long final stretch. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Chase & Waterfront	Complete Chase & Waterfront (Big Lou - Race #4) in 2:23.00 or less. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Route 55 & North Bay	Complete Route 55 & North Bay (Big Lou - Race #5) in 2:09.00 or less. - Tip: Shortcuts around North Bay are essential — memorize their locations. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Hwy 99 & Union	Complete Hwy 99 & Union (Baron - Race #3) in 2:19.00 or less. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Waterfront & Bristol	Complete Waterfront & Bristol (Baron - Race #4) in 2:33.00 or less. - Tip: Bristol corners are sharp; preemptively brake early to avoid wall hits. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Skyview & Waterfront	Complete Skyview & Waterfront (Earl - Race #3) in 2:56.00 or less. - Tip: Use Speadbreaker when necessary, as Skyviews's streets are tight. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Bristol & Route 55	Complete Bristol & Route 55 (Earl - Race #6) in 2:47.00 or less. - Tip: Avoid drifting too much on crooked roads. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Union & Hwy 99	Complete Union & Hwy 99 (Jewels - Race #6) in 2:14.00 or less. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Waterfront & Hwy 99	Complete Waterfront & Hwy 99 (Jewels - Race #7) in 2:57.00 or less. - Tip: Watch out from incoming cars in tight roads. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Route 55 & Projects	Complete Route 55 & Projects (Kaze - Race #2) in 2:54.00 or less. - Tip: The Projects section has hard turns and crooked roads, so make sure no to over-speed on these. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Hwy 201 & Hwy 99	Complete Hwy 201 & Hwy 99 (Kaze - Race #4) in 2:43.00 or less. - Tip: Perfect nitrous management is key; long straights are abundant. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Beach & Skyview	Complete Beach & Skyview (Kaze - Race #9) in 2:18.00 or less. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Interchange & Tunnel	Complete Interchange & Tunnel (Ming - Race #2) in 3:01.00 or less. - Tip: Take advantage of shortcuts and use the speedbreaker when necessary to help line corrections. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Penitentiary	Complete Penitentiary (Ming - Race #5) in 2:50.00 or less. - Tip: Just avoid ramming into incoming cars, and use nitrous when necessary. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Hwy 201 & Forest	Complete Hwy 201 & Forest (Ming - Race #11) in 2:42.00 or less. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Stadium & Beacon	Complete Stadium & Beacon (Webster - Race #6) in 2:54.00 or less. - Tip: This track has more split roads, ensure to take the shortest one possible. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Bay Bridge & Forest	Complete Bay Bridge & Forest (Webster - Race #9) in 3:08.00 or less. - Tip: Bay Bridge shortcuts can shave critical seconds. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Skyview & Coast	Complete Skyview & Coast (Webster - Race #10) in 2:14.00 or less. - Tip: Avoid ramming onto walls and take the shortest path possible. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: North Bay & Beacon	Complete North Bay & Beacon (JV - Race #1) in 3:26.00 or less. - Tip: Beacon shortcuts are critical; learn them beforehand. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Beacon & Riverfront	Complete Beacon & Riverfront (JV - Race #10) in 2:51.00 or less. - Tip: Ensure to take the shortest path possible. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Industrial & Omega	Complete Industrial & Omega (JV - Race #11) in 2:57.00 or less. - Tip: Anticipate heavy traffic, tight turns and crooked roads — position carefully. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Petersburg Projects	Complete Petersburg Projects (Ronnie - Race #4) in 3:34.00 or less. - Tip: Long and punishing — consistency matters more than speed. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Petersburg & Project	Complete Petersburg & Project (Ronnie - Race #9) in 3:35.00 or less. - Tip: Keep nitrous reserved for Petersburg straights. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Wharf & North Bay	Complete Wharf & North Bay (Ronnie - Race #10) in 3:09.00 or less. - Tip: Wharf's narrow lanes require precise braking. Take advantage of the shortcuts and use speadbreaker to reduce airtime and maintain speed. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Beacon & Petersburg	Complete Beacon & Petersburg (Bull - Race #3) in 4:12.00 or less. - Tip: Petersburg backstreets are tricky — watch blind corners. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Petersburg & Bond	Complete Petersburg & Bond (Bull - Race #4) in 4:27.00 or less. - Tip: The road in this track is tight, watch out from incoming cars. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Bond & Beacon Bridge	Complete Bond & Beacon Bridge (Bull - Race #5) in 4:24.00 or less. - Tip: Maximize nitrous on Beacon Bridge straightaways. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Route 55 & Chase	Complete Route 55 & Chase (Razor - Race #6) in 5:59.00 or less. - Tip: Razor's late-game AI is brutal; avoid ramming too much into incoming cars. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Petersburg & Camdem	Complete Petersburg & Camdem (Razor - Race #7) in 7:27.00 or less. - Tip: One of the longest races — patience and consistent cornering matter most. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.
Blaze's Times: Marina & Lennox	Complete Marina & Lennox (Razor - Race #11) in 4:20.00 or less. - Tip: Lennox section punishes wall contact, tight and crooked roads. So, keep lines clean. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you enter the event.

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Easter Eggs in Need for Speed: Most Wanted are the game's hidden wink-and-nod rewards: secret codes, out-of-bounds escapes, unintended shortcuts, and goofy scripted moments that developers (or the community) tucked into the world for players to discover. They don't affect the Blacklist climb, but they unlock fun extras.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Official Music Video	Escape the Seaside Interchange track, make your way to the Burger King in Camden Beach, then return safely to the Rosewood safe house. Starting Point: Begin by triggering the Seaside Interchange race; locate the out-of-bounds escape route to break free from the track, then follow the long route through Rockport toward Camden Beach. Thanks to TragiChpokson for his video walkthrough. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you reach a certain point of the exploit.
Suggested Boundaries	Slip through a weak barrier on the NFS World Loop track and drive across the map to another ineffective wall in the Shipyard. Starting Point: Start on NFS World Loop; find the breakable fence near the track edge and escape, then carefully head toward the Shipyard area to locate the second faulty barrier. Thanks to Sitkaah for his video walkthrough. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you reach a certain point of the exploit.
Screw This, I'm Going Golfing	Escape Omega circuit and drive the Volkswagen Golf GTI all the way to the Golf Course entrance in Rockport. Starting Point: Enter the Omega track; use the track escape method to exit, then follow Rosewood road signs across Downtown Rockport until you reach the Golf Course gates. Thanks to Sitkaah for his video walkthrough. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you reach a certain point of the exploit.
Razor Never Saw It Coming	Discover and drive through the unintended shortcut hidden in the Forest Green track. Starting Point: Start the Forest Green race; search the track boundaries for a glitched path that lets you cut through terrain and bypass part of the course. Thanks to Sitkaah for his video walkthrough. ▶️ Watch Video Walkthrough Achievement Tracking - A Trigger Indicator is displayed once you reach a certain point of the exploit.
Free Points	Enter the secret demo code to unlock an extra shop marker. Before pressing Start on the title screen, enter the following combination: press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Up, Down to instantly receive a one-time bonus marker in Career Mode.
#Sponsored	Enter a secret code to unlock the Castrol Syntec Ford GT. Before pressing Start on the title screen, enter the following combination: press Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Down, Up, Down to add the Syntec Ford GT to your garage, a promotional bonus car tied to the Castrol sponsorship.
Home of the Whopper	Enter a secret code to unlock and complete the BURGER KING® Challenge. Before pressing Start on the title screen, enter the following combination: press Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right. A new challenge will appear in the Challenge Series menu featuring a one-off race tied to Burger King's in-game promotion.

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The Bonus category contains achievements tied to special systems outside normal racing progression. These focus on performance markers, junkman upgrades, and impound strike management.

Title	Guidance & Insights
Perfect Start	Perform a Perfect Launch in any non-drag race. Simply rev your engine in the countdown and release the accelerator right as the race begins; your revs should sit in the green zone. Tip: Time it so that when the countdown hits zero, the launch meter must flashe in blue. If done correctly, a "Perfect Launch" pop-up will appear in the center of the screen, and the achievement will unlock instantly.
I Am the Junkman	Equip all six Junkman performance parts (Engine, Transmission, Turbo/Supercharger, Tires, Suspension, Brakes) on a single car in Career Mode. Each Junkman upgrade can be obtained from specific Blacklist marker rewards: - #15: Brakes · #14: Suspension · #13: Transmission · #12: Turbo/Supercharger · #11: Tires · #4: Engine. Tip: Autosave off lets you reload if you don't win the right marker. Some high-end cars can't equip Junkman parts; the Cobalt SS is a safe choice. In order to install Junkman parts, go to the Car Shop, then enter the Backroom by pressing the O button. Next, equip all Junkman parts through the Performance Upgrades category. Once done, exit the shop and the achievement should unlock. Achievement Tracking - A Measured Indicator tracks how many parts are installed as %.
Untouchable	Own a car with 5 total Impound Strike slots in Career Mode. Cars start with 3 slots by default, so you need 2 Extra Impound Strike markers on the same car. These markers can appear when defeating Blacklist members: #14, #12, #10, #9, #8, #5, and #3. Tip: Plan carefully if you are also going for Junkman Parts, since marker overlap can cause conflicts. Recommended path is to prioritize Junkman parts first, then Impound Strike markers once you've secured the essentials.

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This section provides a detailed breakdown of the various leaderboards featured in the game, helping players understand how to compete, measure progress, and achieve high scores. Each leaderboard is thoroughly explained, covering its purpose, requirements, and how scores are calculated.

Inside, you'll find:

• Leaderboard Overviews: A description of what each leaderboard represents, such as mission completion challenges.
• Start Requirements: Information on how to activate the leaderboard.
• Cancel Conditions: Clear explanations of what actions or circumstances will deactivate or invalidate the player's leaderboard attempt.
• Submit Conditions: The steps necessary to successfully submit your score to the leaderboard.
• Score Calculation Details: A breakdown of how the player's score is determined, with formulas and factors like damage taken and other gameplay metrics.

With this guide, the player will not only understand the mechanics behind each leaderboard but also gain insights into how to optimize performance and climb the ranks. Whether aiming to perfect a mission or striving for the top spot in specific challenges, this section equips you with everything you need to know.

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RA-User	Role
Blazekickn	🟉 Achievement Set Developer | Badge Design - Code Contributor's Tribute to Blazekickn: Blazekickn dedicated an incredible amount of time and effort to developing this set. While some of the logic didn't fully align with current RA standards and a few achievements were particularly brutal, his contributions are truly unforgettable in the RA community. I was genuinely blown away by some of the maneuvers he had to execute to make certain logic work. Your time on devving NFS is priceless.
CySlaytor	🟉 Code Contributor | RA-Guide Author - Contributed code to Blazekickn's core set, fixing all achievements and bringing them up to current RA standards.
Coolsy101	🟉 Contributor | RA-Guide Author - Contributed to the writing, feedback, and development of the RAGuide.
gamer097	🟉 Contributor | Writer - Assisted in revising and correcting the entire set's titles and descriptions.
ASolidSnack	🟉 Contributor | RA-Guide Design

An indicator displayed by the RetroAchievements overlay, often used to track specific progress within an achievement.

Examples:

• Race Wins/Milestones - 5/7
• Police Vehicles Involved - 7/150
• Infractions Recorded - 4/8

An indicator displayed by the RetroAchievements overlay, typically used to show when a challenge achievement is available for unlocking or when it is currently active. If this indicator disappears before the achievement unlocks, it often signals a failure, indicating that a retry is necessary.

Examples:

• A pursuit is active, complete the requirement.
• A valid Challenge Series is active, finish it.
• Complete the event.