D Class · 0–400 PI

Best D Class Cars by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

D (0–400 PI) is one of the most competitive tiers in FH5 online racing. These five cars post the highest Acceleration ratings in class.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Acceleration · 69 cars analyzed
3.5
Best Acceleration
D
Class
RWD, FWD
Drivetrain
25K CR
Cheapest
69
Cars in Group
#1
Rank
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina D389

1966 Ford Lotus Cortina

COMMON CLASSIC RACERS RWD
60,000 CR
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina

The undisputed Acceleration champion in this group. A natural advantage that's hard to overcome, even with a perfect tune on a weaker platform.

Speed
4.0
Handling
3.6
Accel
3.5
Launch
2.6
Braking
2.3
Offroad
5.5
Power 115 HP
Torque 106 lb-ft
Weight 2,050 lbs
Displacement 1.56L
Front % 52%
Drivetrain RWD
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#4
Rank
1956 Ford F-100 D302

1956 Ford F-100

LEGENDARY RODS AND CUSTOMS RWD
35,000 CR
1956 Ford F-100

A great mid-price option with Acceleration that punches above its weight. Lower PI leaves significant tuning headroom.

Speed
3.8
Handling
2.5
Accel
3.1
Launch
3.0
Braking
2.1
Offroad
7.0
Power 173 HP
Torque 268 lb-ft
Weight 3,325 lbs
Displacement 4.46L
Front % 58%
Drivetrain RWD
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#5
Rank
1981 Ford Fiesta Xr2 D369

1981 Ford Fiesta Xr2

EPIC RETRO HOT HATCH FWD
25,000 CR
1981 Ford Fiesta Xr2

The most accessible car on this list with Acceleration that holds its own against pricier competition. Ideal for budget builds.

Speed
3.8
Handling
4.1
Accel
3.1
Launch
2.4
Braking
2.5
Offroad
5.3
Power 84 HP
Torque 91 lb-ft
Weight 1,852 lbs
Displacement 1.6L
Front % 60%
Drivetrain FWD
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Our Methodology

How We Ranked These Cars

The rankings above are based on stock performance data — every car shown is completely untuned, straight from the Autoshow. If a car ranks #1 for Acceleration in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Acceleration Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Acceleration stat reflects how quickly a car reaches top speed. Tracks with frequent braking zones reward cars that recover speed fastest.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 1981 Ford Fiesta Xr2 at 25,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina leads at 3.5 Acceleration, but costs 60,000 CR.