Top 8 best cars

Top 8 best cars

Koenigsegg Jesko (2020)


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Class: S2 – 971

Price: CR 2.8 million

The Koenigsegg Jesko makes its Forza debut and it’s certainly one of the fastest cars in the game right out of the box. If you manage to get hold of one, it should definitely be one of your go-to S2 rated cars for races and speed traps. While driving along the main highway road in Mexico, we got the top speed to be around 283mph and sometimes even a little over that. In fact, any of the modern hyper-powerful Koenigseggs will do the job if speed is what you’re after. The Agera RS is 800,000 CR cheaper than the Jesko with similar stats and a slightly higher rating of 980. Likewise, the Koenigsegg One:1 has a rating of 983 with Speed and Braking stats of 10 but is equal to the Jesko in price.

Mercedes-AMG Project One (2021)


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Class: S2 – 927

Price: CR 2.7 million

There’s a reason this car is on the cover of Forza Horizon 5. The Mercedes-AMG Project One is a phenomenally powerful car with a top speed over 200mph and great acceleration. Made with F1 hybrid technology, the AMG One also boasts great grip and turning, even at higher speeds. As part of the S2 Class, taking this car around any of Forza Horizon 5’s races is going to be a challenge, but road races and some street races will definitely be the best place for it. It’s incredible speed also makes it a good choice for free roam activities such as Speed Traps, Speed Zones, and Danger Signs. We found a player-made tune that upped its rating to X Class and topped its speed at 251 mph.

Porsche Taycan Turbo S (2020)


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Class: S1 – 900 (Welcome Pack) / S1 - 807 (normal version)

Price: Included in premium Welcome Pack / CR 185,000 (normal version)

The Taycan is an all-electric Porsche that makes its Forza debut in Forza Horizon 5. We’ve got the Welcome Pack edition of the car – available as part of the Premium edition of Forza Horizon 5 but can also be bought as part of the Premium Add-On Bundle – which comes pre-tuned to have significantly higher speed and launch. This helps it tear up drag strips and straighter road races, but it’s an incredibly cumbersome car due to its weight, so definitely avoid it for more technical street races. However, it is on the cheaper end of S1 cars in Forza Horizon 5, with others costing in excess of one million CR. If you don’t have the Welcome Pack version of the car, you can install player-made tunes that will bring it up to that level.

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento – Forza Edition (2011)


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Class: S2 – (Forza Edition) / S2 – 936 (normal version)

Price: N/A (Forza Edition) / CR 2.5 million (normal version)

The Sesto Elemento’s stats speak for themselves, really. 10 in Handling, Acceleration, Launch, and Braking. It might not be the fastest car but it’s definitely up there and excels in everything else. Like the Mercedes-AMG Project One and Koenigsegg Jesko, this is a road race or free roam speed activity car. The benefit of the Forza Edition of the Sesto Elemento is that you’ll also get a flat 25% boost for trick points you build up as part of Skill Chain too. You can pick up the regular model from the Auto Show or you can get the Forza Edition variant from a Wheelspin or the Auction House.

Hoonigan Ford Escort RS Cosworth WRC (1991)


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Class: A – 783

Price: Free for everyone (CR 500,000 to buy again)

The Hoonigan Ford Cosworth is a great, little rally car that is excellent for dirt and cross-country races. Best of all, everyone gets it for free within the first hour of Forza Horizon 5 after completing the game’s first Showcase event. The solid handling, both on and off-road, and great acceleration will allow you to easily stay near the front of the pack as you race on mud or mixed surfaces. Some slick driving and drifting on corners will really help you get to the front and get high scores in Forza Horizon 5 Drift Zones.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR (2008)


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Class: A – 800 (Welcome Pack) / B – 649 (normal version)

Price: Included in premium Welcome Pack / CR 43,000 (normal version)

This Mitsubishi Lancer GSR is certainly one of the most versatile cars in Forza Horizon 5 and is definitely one you should pick up as soon as you can. Admittedly, we’ve been using the Welcome Pack edition which, like the Porsche Taycan, comes pre-tuned and is only available in the premium Welcome Pack. This Class A version of the Lancer has high Acceleration and Off-Road stats, making it a great choice for mixed-terrain Dirt races. Despite its off-road capabilities, this souped-up Lancer is also great for any Street or even road races thanks to its steady handling, speed, and acceleration. A tune setup for the base B Class version of the Lancer that brings its rating up to 700, or a better setup that elevates it to A Class is the way to go if you don’t have the premium Welcome Pack.

M12S Warthog CST


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Class: A – 719

Price: 850,000

While not a real car in our world, we think the Warthog from Halo is a real hidden gem of a car. It’s got some of the best in-class Launch for an off-road vehicle, meaning it will fly off the line at the start of most Cross-Country races and its incredible off-roading stat means it’ll remain super stable on all terrains. Its major downside is that it’s base top speed of 117mph (we see what you did there, Playground Games) is pitiful, so a custom tuning setup is essential to keep it competitive in races on higher difficulties.

Although, if you’re looking for a fun car to drive in free roam, the Warthog is definitely the one. It’s size, weight, and power mean it’s almost unstoppable as you drive across Mexico - perfect for smashing through objects, such as Forza Horizon 5 solar panels. In the Warthog, you won’t need roads where you’re going. This novelty Halo vehicle is a bit on the expensive side for an off-road A Class car, but we think it’s worth it if you’ve got the CR.

Ford Capri RS3100 (1973)


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Class: D – 497

Price: CR 55,000

We’re not going to sugarcoat this one. Most D Class cars are old bangers that have been around longer than the average Forza Horizon 5 player. It’s unlikely that you’ll ever need one of these cars, but in case you do, may we recommend the Ford Capri RS3100. For the cars in this category, this one is definitely up there as one of the best ones. It’s got balanced stats across the board with good Launch, Acceleration, and Handling. It’s good for road races, the less technical street races, and even the odd mixed-terrain dirt race. The fact that it’s such a barebones car – like a lot of the Class D cars – means it’s very receptive to modifications. You can find plenty of tune set ups for the Ford Capri that will boost its performance to A or S Classes.

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