As Forza Horizon 5 approaches its November 9, 2021 release date, fans of the popular racing game are excited to see which vehicles will give them the best competitive advantage. With a map 50 percent larger than Forza 4 and terrain designed to represent Mexico, the fastest cars in the game are sure to help a gamer’s cause.
From the most exotic brands and models, including big-name brands like McLaren, Bugatti, Porsche, Mustang, and more, the fastest cars in Forza Horizon 5 have something for everyone.
10 1965 Hoonigan Ford Hoonicorn Mustang
While it might not look like it at first, the tricked out AWD 1965 Hoonigan Ford “Hoonicorn” Mustang is an extremely fast custom drift car that can burn the sidewalk. With a speed rating of 9.3 and a perfect acceleration value of 10 according to Digizani.com, the car is perfect for high speed hairpin turns.
Modeled on the 1965 Mustang GT Coupe, the car’s upgrades include a 1400 horsepower and 6.7-liter twin-turbo V8 that allows the car to go from 0 to 60 in 1.8 seconds, one of the fastest start times of any car in the series.
9 Bugatti Divo 2019
Built primarily for track racing, the 2019 Bugatti Divo is a bespoke AWD sports car with an impressive 8.0 liter W16 quad-turbocharged engine that allows the vehicle to run at a 9.6 speed rating and a Speeding from sterling 10 to fly.
With only 40 units built, as Mashable reports, the Bugatti Divo is based on the Bugatti Chiron model, with many changes to the weight of the body to increase aerodynamics and reduce air resistance. At top speed, the Bugatti Divo reaches 236 miles per hour.
8th 2019 McLaren Speedtail
Equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbo hybrid V8 and a 7-speed transmission, the 2019 Speedtail is the fastest car McLaren has ever built. With 1,036 hp, the car has an excellent 9.8-gear score. As such, the car can go up to 250 mph at top speed, good enough to outperform most of the fastest cars in the Fast and the Furious range.
With an acceleration rate that allows the car to go from 0 to 186 mph in 12.8 seconds, the Speedtail is also the fastest accelerating McLaren, as reported by McLarenPalmBeach. The beautiful, low drag sports car is based on the 1993 McLaren F1 and can be purchased for $ 2.25 million, more expensive than many of James Bond’s own cars.
7th 2012 Hennessey Venom GT
The 2012 Hennessey Venom GT is a real-wheel drive hypercar with a 6-speed gearbox and a 6.2-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces over 1,000 horsepower, as mentioned by DriveFoundry. Thanks to its lightweight carbon fiber body of less than 3,000 pounds, the car has a staggering 9.8 speeds.
Modified by the Lotus Exige chassis, the Hennessey Venom can go 0-200 mph in 15: 3 seconds, which is faster than most average cars in the game 0-60 mph. With a top speed of 270 mph, fewer cars can go faster in Forza Horizon 5 than the Hennessey Venom.
6th Bugatti Veyron Supersport 2011
The 2011 Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is a four-wheel drive hypercar equipped with a massive 8.0-liter quad-turbo W16 engine controlled by a 7-speed gearbox that generates 1,183 horsepower. As such, the car records an impressive 9.9 speed to go with a perfect 10 acceleration (GameSpot).
The Bugatti Veyron has a top speed of 267 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 100 mph in five seconds while just barely below a perfect speed value. It’s one of the fastest accelerating vehicles in Forza Horizon 5 and one of the easiest to use, so it’s extremely fun to drive in the game.
5 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (Welcome Pack Add-On)
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S isn’t that impressive in itself, but when it’s available in the Welcome Pack add-on version of the game, the electric car becomes one of the fastest imaginable. With a perfect 10-speed score and an acceleration rate of 9.7, the Porsche Taycan upgrade competes with the Porsche Spyder 918 in overall performance. It’s fast enough to outperform even the best JDM cars in GTA 5.
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2020 can be purchased for free in-game as long as players order the welcome package, which includes five pre-built cars, a player’s house and a one-time offer to own any vehicle from the car show.
4th 2015 Koenigsegg One: 1
The Koenigsegg One: 1 2015 derives its title because it is the only vehicle that is powered by 1 megawatt of energy. As such, the 5.0-liter V8 runabout with twin turbocharging can crank 1,340 horsepower and go from 0 to 250 mph in 20 seconds, as reported by Car and Driver. No wonder the car has a perfect 10-speed score.
In addition to its top speed, the Koenigsegg One: 1 can also reach a top speed of 273 mph using its ultra-light body frame (under 3,000 lbs) to bend around every corner, along with a Sterling handling of 9.5. Essentially a wheeled rocket, the RWD hypercar is hard to beat.
3 2017 Koenigsegg Agera RS
The 2017 Koenigsegg Agera RS is a track-focused RWD hypercar that uses a 5.0-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine to reach a top speed of 477 mph. As such, the car has a perfect 10-speed score and a solid 7.0 acceleration rate.
With 940 horsepower, a 7-speed gearbox and the ability to go from 0 to 60 in 2.88 seconds and from 0 to 100 in 5.56 seconds, the Agera RS has a 9.7 driving rating, a lightweight body (3,164 lbs) and a motor (197 lbs) that makes it very easy to navigate at top speed for long periods of time (Koenigsegg). While some might think the 2017 version of the game was disappointing, it wasn’t because of the Agera RS.
2 2020 Königsegg Jesko
The 2020 Koenigsegg Jesko is the Swedish automaker’s newest brand and features a 5.0 liter V8 engine with twin turbocharging and a 9-speed transmission with 1,600 horsepower. Faster than any James Bond car, the Jesko was designed to break the 300 mile barrier. The Jesko has a top speed of 10 with an acceleration rate of 8.3 (top speed).
Weighing in at 3,131 pounds, the lightweight, rear-wheel drive, extreme track hypercar also offers a perfect handling score of 10, making it very easy to maintain high speeds without losing control and falling.
1 Bugatti Chiron 2018
With an unprecedented 10-speed score and an acceleration rate of 9.9, the 2018 Bugatti Chiron is the fastest game Forza Horizon 5 has to offer, according to GameSpot. The French-made AWD hypercar has an 8.0-liter W16 quad-turbo engine that can deliver up to 1,479 horsepower and burns to a world record of 449 mph in just 32.6 seconds.
Additionally, the Bugatti Chiron can go from 0 to 100 in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 269 mph, making it one of the fastest accelerating cars and fastest top speed racers in the game. In fact, it drives just as well as the Bugatti Veyron, although it is significantly heavier.
