AWD S1 Class · 801–900 PI

Top 10 Best AWD S1 Class Cars by Acceleration

The 10 highest-acceleration All-Wheel Drive cars in S1 class (801–900 PI), ranked by stock stats. 52 AWD cars in this class analyzed.

Updated February 2025 52 AWD cars · Stock Acceleration
10.0
Best Acceleration
9.3
#10 Acceleration
105K
Cheapest
52
AWD Cars
Our Methodology

How We Ranked AWD S1 Class Cars by Acceleration

We filtered every car in FH5 to All-Wheel Drive (AWD) in <strong>S1 class (801–900 PI)</strong> — that's 52 cars — then sorted by stock acceleration. No subjective picks, no tuning applied. Pure data.

AWD drivetrain provides maximum traction and launch grip, making it dominant in mixed-surface and wet conditions.

Beyond Stock

Stock Rankings Are Only the Starting Line

With the right tune, a stock AWD car's acceleration can change dramatically. Some cars perform even better as RWD swaps for circuit racing.

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Compare Drivetrains & Classes

See how RWD and FWD compare for acceleration:

RWD S1 by Acceleration FWD S1 by Acceleration

Other stats for AWD S1 Class:

AWD by Speed AWD by Handling AWD by Launch AWD by Braking AWD by Offroad

Other classes for AWD by Acceleration:

All AWDAWD DAWD CAWD BAWD AAWD S2AWD X
Overall Best Cars All Class Rankings

Why AWD Matters for Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

All-Wheel Drive distributes power to all four wheels, providing maximum traction. For acceleration, AWD cars often have an advantage in real-world conditions where grip matters — wet roads, dirt, and mixed surfaces. The trade-off is typically more weight and slight understeer.

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

At just 105,000 CR, the 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S "Welcome Pack" delivers a 9.7 acceleration rating — making it the most affordable AWD option in our top 10.