Forza Horizon 5has the most cars out of any game in the series, with nearly800 different vehicles,with many being released via added content. There is a wide variety of races and events in the game, and other cars are more suited to these different types of racers. Drag racing cars prioritize speed and acceleration, and properly tuning them for these sprints gets the best out of them.
The best drag racing cars inForza Horizon 5are normally quite expensive, belonging to the most costly car manufacturers, so players should make sure to hoard as many credits (CR) as they can. Nevertheless, they are worth buying—and players will have a lot of success drag racing with them, evenbeginnerForza Horizonplayers.
Updated June 03, 2025 by Stephen LaGioia:Playground Games has hit the ground running with Forza Horizon 5 — the most ambitious, epic installment of the franchise. A steady stream of updates, including themultiplayer Hide and Seek, has kept fans glued to the virtual wheel. Meanwhile, theDLC Hot Wheels packhas tapped into gamer nostalgia and introduced the thrill rides of drops and loop-de-loops one might find on a Hot Wheels toy track. But while this game amps up the scope and complexity, some prefer to dial things back with a slew of simple, quick drag races. It’s no surprise, given their thrilling nature, and the range of fast, flashy cars that shine here. As such, we’ve decided to tune up this list with more of the best,fastest cars for drag races.
All cars are listed and described assuming their highest class tuning setup (S1, S2, or X).
18Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
Not Available At The Autoshow - Possible Festival Playlist Or Forzathon Shop Listing (About 70,000 Credit Value)
While it may seem more humble compared to the slew of super and hypercars that populateFH5’s lineup, this 1990 UK car was at one point the fastest Sedan in the world. While not so much the case these days, it remains a solidly built ride (that’s been extensively refined and redesigned for optimal performance) and a very speedy option.
It’s powered by a 3.6 liter Opel inline-six engine with 24 valves and Garrett twin turbochargers. Simply put, the Vauxhall is a smooth, stable, and swift vehicle, with greathandlingabilities as well. It’s not as impressive as itsFH4version, and players will want to fine-tune and upgrade it, but it certainly holds potential.
17Chevrolet Summit Racing Pro Stock Camaro
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This beast was essentiallybuiltfor drag racing, and is also an excellent option for Street Races. It truly hits the ground running and can quickly surpass200 mphwithout breaking a sweat. It flexes with a 8.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine, and delivers a whopping1,400 BHP (brake horsepower).
Its acceleration and launch are absolutely off-the-charts — and with aspeed stat of 7.6 (SR 919),it can both reachandretain lightning speeds for a while. The car was designed to excel in the Pro Stock racing series, and it certainly shows from its explosive performance.
16(Hot Wheels) Bone Shaker
150,000 CR (Credits) At The Autoshow
The wild ride that is theFHHot Wheels DLC bombards players with fast racing and edge-of-the-seat thrills. This classic, intimidating car based on the toy of the same name from Picture Car Warehouse is a great vehicle for achieving this. Despite its distinct appearance, the car performs quite well, as it’s based on a modified stripped-out Corvette C6 chassis.
This also means it’s a lightweight car that can effortlessly zip about. It’s powered by a5.7-liter v8 engine producing 402 BHP.Its statistics are solid all-around following some fine-tuning, aside from its off-roading and braking which are more average.
15Donkervoort D8 GTO
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One need only look at the narrow build of this powerful, ergonomic ride from the Netherlands to realize its natural home is the drag strip. The Donkervoort can launch at speeds of160 mphin nearly the blink of an eye, thanks to some stellarlaunch and acceleration.
As one might expect, this sleek race car is also very lightweight, allowing it to essentially glide and pierce through the wind. But really, this is an all-around great ride — provided players don’t plan onattempting wild off-roadingor countless twists and turns.
142014 BAC Mono
“Wanderer” Completion Reward (About 160,000 CR Value)
With its slim design and lack of windscreen, this ultralight sports car can pierce right through the wind and swiftly coast to victory — making it a great option for the straightaways ofFH5. It can rev up to a top speed ofclose to 180 mphwithout breaking a sweat, and take off at60 mph in just under three seconds.
With solid handling and braking, this is also agreat option for those windier Street Races. But with its aerodynamic nature and fairly high speed, as well as above-average launching, the BAC Mono is an underrated Drag Racing car to consider.
132021 Rimac Nevera
3,000,000 CR At The Autoshow
Boasting loads ofBHPthat clocks in at1,893,thiselectric car shines beyond most of its ilkas well as many gas-powered counterparts. Built with specialized tires that allow for hitting sky-high speeds in a smooth, steady fashion, the Croatian hypercar is an excellent choice to hit the road with for drag racing.
The vehicle zips to60 mph in a mere 1.85 seconds,and holds the record for the fastest production EV at two motorsports festivals. It’s perhaps fitting that the brand ‘Nevera’ refers to ‘quick and sudden lightning storms’ in Croatian, as this beast certainly brings lightning-fast qualities. It offerspitch-perfect launch and near-perfect speed and accelerationabilities, making it a force of nature for those longer drag strips.
121991 Jaguar Sport XJR-15
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This classic dates back to a time when the internet was barely in its infancy, though it can still hang with the best of them. This is thanks to its6L naturally-aspirated V12 engine,solid build, and relatively light weight that allows it to coast effortlessly at warp speeds while keeping an even keel.
Handling and brakingare both strong points, making it useful far beyond straightforward drag strips, though speed is its strongest quality. It’s well worth seeking out this coveted Barn Find, which resides in theabandoned airport in the southwest regionof the map.
112012 Ferrari 599XX Evolution
2,600,000 CR At The Autoshow
The Ferrari is one of the iconic supercars both inFH5and at large, and this sleek 2012 model is no exception. The car is laced with740 bhp and a 6L V12 enginethat helps power it over most in its path.
Even with hundreds of other stars rounding out the lineup, the 599XX Evo stands out as one of the fastest S2 cars in the game, topping off at a massive240 mph.Of course, players aren’t advised to drag this car off-road, but it excels in almost every other fashion, with superbhandling and brakingin particular.
101997 McLaren F1 GT
15,000,000 CR At The Autoshow
One ofFH4’s fastest cars still edges out most others in the latest installment. As mentioned in its official description, this sleek supercar from the UK is “ready to go straight to the track, swiftly put opponents “in the rearview mirror.” With this in mind and the car’s aerodynamic design, it’s no surprise that the McLaren excels in itsspeed, boasting a solid8.4 (S1 866)as well as a decentacceleration of 6.2.
This baby can sprint to100 mph in under seven secondsand tops out at a whopping226 mph.And while not necessarily needed for drag races—it has the bonus of staying at warp speed with even-keeledhandling of 8.2.It’s certainly not cheap, but it’s worth the long investment.
91999 Lamborghini Diablo GTR
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This Italian beast can light it up when it comes to red-hot speeds; thanks to its roaring6.0L V12 engine and 590 brake horsepower.
With prominentspeed and handlingabilities, players can reliably floor it across the drag racing runways in a straight, steady line and leave opponents in the dust. Its rear wing helps it glide through the wind and keeps it grounded on the road.
