Overall Ranking · All Classes

20 Fastest Cars in Forza Horizon 5

Every car in FH5 ranked by stock speed — no upgrades, no tunes, straight from the Autoshow. These 20 cars post the highest speed ratings in the entire game.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Stock Speed · 899 cars analyzed
10.0
Best Speed
9.0
#20 Speed
RWD
Dominant Drivetrain
105K
Cheapest
899
Total Cars

Class Breakdown — Where Do the Fastest Cars Come From?

S1 2 of 20
S2 18 of 20

Drivetrain: 13× RWD, 7× AWD — RWD dominates the top 20.

Price range: 105,000 CR – 3,250,000 CR

Our Methodology

How We Ranked the Fastest Cars

Every car on this list is ranked by stock speed rating — completely untuned, straight from the Autoshow. We analyzed all 899 vehicles in Forza Horizon 5 and sorted them by their default speed stat. No subjective picks, no sponsor influence — just raw data.

Stock rankings matter because they reveal a car's natural advantage. A car that starts with the highest speed gives you the best foundation for upgrades. When two equally-tuned cars meet, the one with better base stats wins.

Beyond Stock

Stock Rankings Are Only the Starting Line

In competitive online racing, nobody runs stock. The right combination of upgrades can transform a mid-tier car into a class leader. The question isn't "which car is fastest stock" — it's "which car is fastest after the optimal tune?"

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Why Speed Matters in Forza Horizon 5

In Forza Horizon 5, the Speed stat reflects raw top-end velocity. Tracks with long straights reward cars that pull away at the top end.

Budget Pick: 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S "Welcome Pack"

You don't need to spend millions to get top-tier speed. The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S "Welcome Pack" costs just 105,000 CR and still scores a 10.0 speed rating — enough to compete in S1 class online races.

Class Breakdown

Of the top 20 fastest cars, 2 are S1 class, 18 are S2 class. S1 class dominates with 2 entries — not surprising given these are the highest-PI vehicles in the game.