A Class · 701–800 PI

Best A Class Cars by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

A (701–800 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 · 203 cars analyzed
9.4
Best Acceleration
A
Class
5/5 AWD
Drivetrain
43K CR
Cheapest
203
Cars in Group
#1
Rank
2018 Exomotive Exocet Off-Road Forza Edition A800

2018 Exomotive Exocet Off-Road Forza Edition

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300,000 CR
2018 Exomotive Exocet Off-Road Forza Edition

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
4.5
Handling
5.5
Accel
9.4
Launch
10.0
Braking
7.4
Offroad
7.8
Power 306 HP
Torque 332 lb-ft
Weight 1,499 lbs
Displacement 1.6L
Front % 52%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 2018 Exomotive Exocet Off-Road Forza Edition details →
#4
Rank
2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck Forza Edition A800

2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck Forza Edition

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750,000 CR
2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck Forza Edition

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

Speed
6.1
Handling
3.1
Accel
8.8
Launch
10.0
Braking
5.3
Offroad
10.0
Power 1743 HP
Torque 3685 lb-ft
Weight 10,472 lbs
Displacement 12.8L
Front % 55%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 2015 Mercedes-Benz #24 Tankpool24 Racing Truck Forza Edition details →
#5
Rank
2018 Bmw M5 A784

2018 Bmw M5

RARE SUPER SALOONS AWD
105,000 CR
2018 Bmw M5

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

Speed
7.6
Handling
5.5
Accel
8.7
Launch
9.7
Braking
6.2
Offroad
5.5
Power 608 HP
Torque 553 lb-ft
Weight 4,370 lbs
Displacement 4.4L
Front % 55%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 2018 Bmw M5 details →
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.

All five cars on this list are AWD. This layout dominates the Acceleration rankings thanks to its mechanical advantages.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 2018 Bmw M5 at 105,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2018 Exomotive Exocet Off-Road Forza Edition leads at 9.4 Acceleration, but costs 300,000 CR.