Different cars in Forza Horizon 5 excel in certain terrains, whether that be for rally racing or your standard street races. With this entry’s massive roster of sports, muscle, and supercars available, some of them stand out among the competition as the best in certain tracks. Here’s a list of some of the highest-performing cars you should add to your garage.
Off-Road Cars
Some of the best Forza Horizon 5 cars for off-roading are the Hot Wheels Bone Shaker, Hoonigan Ford RS200, and the 2016 Jeep Trailcat.
Hot Wheels Bone Shaker
This toy-like car is great for dirt and cross-country races since its wheels have some of the best traction, giving you the most control in rougher terrain. Not only that, but it also has some decent acceleration and is a competitive pick for the S1 class of cars.
Hoonigan Ford RS200
Ford’s Hoonigan RS200 is an off-road car beloved for its ability to perform PR stunt jumps consistently, calling it the “last resort” when all else fails. It’s got good horsepower for maintaining speed and acceleration for rally races and is an all-around reliable off-roading vehicle.
2016 Jeep Trailcat
The Jeep Trailcat is the most versatile option for when you want to take an off-roading car into street races as well. While its overall design is made specifically for stuff like rock climbing and dirt tracks, it fares well on asphalt tracks too, making it a good turn-your-brain-off car for doing open-world activities.
Street Racing
For when you need to burn rubber on asphalt, the best Forza 5 Horizon cars for street racing are between the Koenigsegg Jesko, Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR, and the Mosler MT900S.
Koenigsegg Jesko
When it comes to reaching top speeds, the Jesko sits at the pinnacle for being the fastest car in the game. Combined with its superb handling and control, as well as sleek sci-fi design, the Jesko is one of FH5’s peak street racing cars.
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLK GTR
Everything about this car feels just right, especially in high-speed street races with tight corners and bends. Mercedes-Benz’s AMC CLK GTR is almost a jack-of-all-trades as it has high stats across the board. When you need a car for straight general use (aside from off-road racing), the AMC CLK GTR is one of the best cars to main for the rest of the game.
Mosler MT900S
For a relatively cheap car in the S2 class, costing around 400,000+ CR, the Mosler MT900S gets you the most bang for your buck with the best-in-class handling, launch, and braking stats. Not only is it a great budget car, but it performs well enough to catch up with the Jesko’s speed while keeping its ability to make tight turns.
