RWD D Class · 0–500 PI

Top 10 Best RWD D Class Cars by Speed

The 10 highest-speed Rear-Wheel Drive cars in D class (0–500 PI), ranked by stock stats. 77 RWD cars in this class analyzed.

Updated February 2025 77 RWD cars · Stock Speed
5.8
Best Speed
5.1
#10 Speed
25K
Cheapest
77
RWD Cars
Our Methodology

How We Ranked RWD D Class Cars by Speed

We filtered every car in FH5 to Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in <strong>D class (0–500 PI)</strong> — that's 77 cars — then sorted by stock speed. No subjective picks, no tuning applied. Pure data.

RWD drivetrain rewards throttle control with faster rotation and typically lighter weight, favoring circuit racers.

Beyond Stock

Stock Rankings Are Only the Starting Line

With the right tune, a stock RWD car's speed can change dramatically. Many top players swap to AWD for competitive racing — see how swapped builds compare.

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Compare Drivetrains & Classes

See how AWD and FWD compare for speed:

AWD D by Speed FWD D by Speed

Other stats for RWD D Class:

RWD by Handling RWD by Acceleration RWD by Launch RWD by Braking RWD by Offroad

Other classes for RWD by Speed:

All RWDRWD CRWD BRWD ARWD S1RWD S2RWD X
Overall Best Cars All Class Rankings

Why RWD Matters for Speed in Forza Horizon 5

Rear-Wheel Drive sends power exclusively to the back wheels, allowing for sharper rotation and typically lighter weight. For speed, RWD cars can excel on smooth circuits where traction isn't limited. The challenge is managing oversteer, especially in high-power builds.

Budget Pick: 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Gta

At just 25,000 CR, the 1987 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Gta delivers a 5.5 speed rating — making it the most affordable RWD option in our top 10.