Modern Sports Cars

Best Modern Sports Cars by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

Modern Sports Cars is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Acceleration ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Acceleration · 34 cars analyzed
7.7
Best Acceleration
Modern Sports Cars
Type
AWD, RWD
Drivetrain
65K CR
Cheapest
34
Cars in Group
#1
Rank
2020 Audi Tt Rs Coupe A765

2020 Audi Tt Rs Coupe

RARE MODERN SPORTS CARS AWD
250,000 CR
2020 Audi Tt Rs Coupe

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
7.0
Handling
5.6
Accel
7.7
Launch
8.6
Braking
4.7
Offroad
5.6
Power 394 HP
Torque 354 lb-ft
Weight 3,306 lbs
Displacement 2.48L
Front % 61%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 2020 Audi Tt Rs Coupe details →
#2
Rank
2018 Audi Tt Rs A748

2018 Audi Tt Rs

RARE MODERN SPORTS CARS AWD
75,000 CR
2018 Audi Tt Rs

A strong Acceleration contender that's remarkably close to the top. Balanced and versatile across multiple track types.

Speed
6.8
Handling
5.7
Accel
6.7
Launch
8.1
Braking
4.7
Offroad
5.7
Power 406 HP
Torque 354 lb-ft
Weight 3,306 lbs
Displacement 2.48L
Front % 61%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 2018 Audi Tt Rs details →
#3
Rank
2019 Porsche 911 Speedster S1813

2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

RARE MODERN SPORTS CARS RWD
275,000 CR
2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

Pairs high Acceleration with competitive all-around performance — a rare combination. An excellent all-rounder that doesn't force trade-offs.

Speed
7.5
Handling
7.0
Accel
6.6
Launch
6.4
Braking
7.4
Offroad
5.4
Power 503 HP
Torque 346 lb-ft
Weight 3,395 lbs
Displacement 4L
Front % 39%
Drivetrain RWD
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#4
Rank
2012 Lotus Exige S A754

2012 Lotus Exige S

RARE MODERN SPORTS CARS RWD
65,000 CR
2012 Lotus Exige S

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

Speed
6.4
Handling
5.7
Accel
6.5
Launch
6.2
Braking
5.4
Offroad
5.2
Power 345 HP
Torque 295 lb-ft
Weight 2,593 lbs
Displacement 3.46L
Front % 41%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 2012 Lotus Exige S 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.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman Gts at 98,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2020 Audi Tt Rs Coupe leads at 7.7 Acceleration, but costs 250,000 CR.