Retro Sports Cars

Best Retro Sports Cars by Speed in Forza Horizon 5

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

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Speed · 44 cars analyzed
7.5
Best Speed
Retro Sports Cars
Type
5/5 RWD
Drivetrain
35K CR
Cheapest
44
Cars in Group
#2
Rank
1995 Bmw 850csi B610

1995 Bmw 850csi

RARE RETRO SPORTS CARS RWD
250,000 CR
1995 Bmw 850csi

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

Speed
6.7
Handling
4.6
Accel
4.6
Launch
4.1
Braking
3.2
Offroad
5.3
Power 372 HP
Torque 402 lb-ft
Weight 4,240 lbs
Displacement 5.58L
Front % 51%
Drivetrain RWD
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#4
Rank
2005 Tvr Sagaris A779

2005 Tvr Sagaris

RARE RETRO SPORTS CARS RWD
86,000 CR
2005 Tvr Sagaris

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

Speed
6.7
Handling
5.6
Accel
5.3
Launch
5.5
Braking
5.0
Offroad
4.7
Power 406 HP
Torque 349 lb-ft
Weight 2,377 lbs
Displacement 4L
Front % 53%
Drivetrain RWD
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#5
Rank
1997 Mazda Rx-7 B645

1997 Mazda Rx-7

COMMON RETRO SPORTS CARS RWD
35,000 CR
1997 Mazda Rx-7

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

Speed
6.6
Handling
5.0
Accel
4.8
Launch
3.0
Braking
3.3
Offroad
5.3
Power 261 HP
Torque 217 lb-ft
Weight 2,831 lbs
Displacement 1.31L
Front % 50%
Drivetrain RWD
View full 1997 Mazda Rx-7 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 Speed in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Speed Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Speed stat reflects raw top-end velocity. Tracks with long straights reward cars that pull away at the top end.

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

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 1997 Mazda Rx-7 at 35,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 1998 Toyota Supra Rz "Welcome Pack" leads at 7.5 Speed, but costs 98,000 CR.