Forza Horizon 5 is stuffed to the brim with cars, but they’re not all performance machines. In fact, some are much more silly than serious. Thankfully, if you’re here, you’re looking to find the best cars for any situation: street, dirt, drag, and so on. Here are our picks for the best cars in Forza Horizon 5 no matter what sort of race you enter.
Forza Horizon 5: Best Cars Tier List
Here are the best cars in Forza Horizon 5:
- Road: Apollo Intesa Emozione
- Street: Ariel Atom 500 V8
- Dirt: Hoonigan RS200 Evolution
- Drag: BMW X5 M Forza Edition
- Cross Country: AMG Transport Dynamics M12S Warthog CST
Of course, the best cars in Forza Horizon 5 will ultimately come down to personal preference. With the right skill and a bit of tweaking, an argument could be made for nearly any A tier or above vehicle. With that said, some cars are clearly better than others, especially when it comes to different race types. The difference between Road and Street races may be subtle, but the two varieties are set up for different types of vehicles. Likewise, Dirt and Cross Country races prefer slightly different approaches.
Here’s a closer look at the best cars we’ve found in Forza Horizon 5 so far:
Best Road Car: Apollo Intesa Emozione (S2 998)
The Apollo Intensa Emozione is one of the fastest rear-wheel drive track cars in Forza Horizon 5. Perhaps second only to the BMW X5 M Forza Edition in stock performance capabilities, the Apollo IE tops our tier list because of its price: It’s free in the FH5 Welcome Pack DLC.
With no real requirement other than raw speed, road cars are basically the fastest in the game. If the Apollo IE doesn’t suit you, try out these other S-tier cars:
- BMW X5 M Forza Edition (S2 998)
- Ferrari 599XX EVO (S2 952)
- Koenigsegg CCGT (S2 986*)
- Maserati MC12 Versione Corsa (S2 961)
- Mosler MT900S (S2 919)
Best Street Car: Ariel Atom 500 V8 (S2 924)
A street car needs to be fast in the straights and sharp in the bends. The Ariel Atom 500 V8 satisfies both of these requirements thanks to its low weight and excellent handling.
If keeping nimble is the name of the game, look out for some of the game’s other best street racers:
- McLaren Senna (S2 934) — free to Forza Horizon 4 owners
- BAC Mono (S1 900*)
- McLaren F1 GT (S1 866)
Best Dirt Car: Hoonigan RS200 Evolution (S2 904)
The Hoonigan RS2000 Evo offers frankly absurd acceleration whether on or off the road. Handling has gone down a bit from FH4, but the Hoonigan RS200 is still one of the best dirt racing cars in Forza Horizon 5.
You might also try out these top-tier dirt racing cars:
- Hoonigan Gymkhana Escort Cosworth (S1 862)
- Lola Sunoco T70 (S1 818)
- Ariel Nomad (A 711)
Best Drag Car: BMW X5 M Forza Edition (S2 998)
Drag racing is all about straightline speed and launch, and the BMW X5 M Forza Edition delivers. This car has full 10-point rating in handling, acceleration, and launch, making it the ideal choice for hitting the strip.
Here are some of the other fastest drag cars in Forza Horizon 5:
- Bugatti Divo (S2 958)
- Hoonigan Ford Hoonicorn Mustang (S2 951)
- Lamborghini Sesto Elemento (S2 936)
Best Cross Country Car: AMG Transport Dynamics M12S Warthog CST (A 719)
Cross-country racing blends street and dirt for something in between. Basically, you want a vehicle that can do it all. Coincidentally, the Warthog was designed for intergalactic conflict, so it’s more than adequate for tearing across both dirt and tarmac.
For rock-solid performance on and off the road, try out some of these other cross country vehicles:
- Ford Rahal GRC Fiesta (S1 880*)
- Ford M-Sport Fiesta RS (S1 808)
- Jeep Trailcat (A 744)
These are our choices for the best cars in Forza Horizon 5. New cars will be added over time, so this tier list may shift as the meta grows. Either way, remember that skill and tuning make a big difference in performance. Play around with the options and you may find an all-new favorite racer.
