Modern Super Cars

Best Modern Super Cars by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

Modern Super 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 · 41 cars analyzed
9.5
Best Acceleration
Modern Super Cars
Type
5/5 AWD
Drivetrain
170K CR
Cheapest
41
Cars in Group
#2
Rank
2010 Jaguar C-X75 S1880

2010 Jaguar C-X75

LEGENDARY MODERN SUPER CARS AWD
1,500,000 CR
2010 Jaguar C-X75

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

Speed
8.1
Handling
6.9
Accel
9.4
Launch
10.0
Braking
8.0
Offroad
4.8
Power 850 HP
Torque 738 lb-ft
Weight 3,750 lbs
Displacement 1.6L
Front % 45%
Drivetrain AWD
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#4
Rank
2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S S1857

2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S

RARE MODERN SUPER CARS AWD
250,000 CR
2023 Porsche 911 Turbo S

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

Speed
7.8
Handling
6.4
Accel
9.3
Launch
10.0
Braking
7.3
Offroad
5.5
Power 641 HP
Torque 590 lb-ft
Weight 3,450 lbs
Displacement 3.75L
Front % 38%
Drivetrain AWD
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#5
Rank
2017 Acura Nsx S1831

2017 Acura Nsx

RARE MODERN SUPER CARS AWD
170,000 CR
2017 Acura Nsx

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

Speed
7.0
Handling
6.2
Accel
9.2
Launch
10.0
Braking
7.1
Offroad
5.3
Power 573 HP
Torque 623 lb-ft
Weight 3,803 lbs
Displacement 3.49L
Front % 42%
Drivetrain AWD
View full 2017 Acura Nsx 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 2017 Acura Nsx at 170,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray leads at 9.5 Acceleration, but costs 181,000 CR.