RWD S1 Class · 801–900 PI

Top 10 Best RWD S1 Class Cars by Launch

The 10 highest-launch Rear-Wheel Drive cars in S1 class (801–900 PI), ranked by stock stats. 150 RWD cars in this class analyzed.

Updated February 2025 150 RWD cars · Stock Launch
10.0
Best Launch
7.9
#10 Launch
100K
Cheapest
150
RWD Cars
Our Methodology

How We Ranked RWD S1 Class Cars by Launch

We filtered every car in FH5 to Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) in <strong>S1 class (801–900 PI)</strong> — that's 150 cars — then sorted by stock launch. No subjective picks, no tuning applied. Pure data.

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

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Stock Rankings Are Only the Starting Line

With the right tune, a stock RWD car's launch 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 launch:

AWD S1 by Launch FWD S1 by Launch

Other stats for RWD S1 Class:

RWD by Speed RWD by Handling RWD by Acceleration RWD by Braking RWD by Offroad

Other classes for RWD by Launch:

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

Why RWD Matters for Launch in Forza Horizon 5

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

Budget Pick: 2017 Vuhl 05rr

At just 100,000 CR, the 2017 Vuhl 05rr delivers a 9.2 launch rating — making it the most affordable RWD option in our top 10.