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There’s a type of race for everyone in Forza Horizon 5. Street styles are common, but drag races put your car’s speed to the ultimate test. The goal is simply to go fast down a straight path. So, if you want to win every drag race in Forza Horizon 5, you need the fastest cars with the best tune-ups. There are more than 500 vehicles in the game, though, and choosing the right one can seem daunting. So, we’ve examined some of the top-tier cars to come up with 10 of the best ones to drag race with.
10. Mosler MT900S
| Cost | 320,000 CR (Autoshow) |
| Speed | 8.2 |
| Handling | 9.8 |
| Acceleration | 7.4 |
| Launch | 8.1 |
The Mosler MT900S is one of the best drag cars in Forza Horizon 5 when you need something that won’t wreck your bank. The handling is what helps it shine. Once you reach those faster speeds, you won’t risk losing control.
9. Porche 918 Spyder
| Cost | 850,000 CR (Autoshow) |
| Speed | 8.8 |
| Handling | 8.9 |
| Acceleration | 10 |
| Launch | 10 |
The Porche 918 Spyder is a beautiful car with a sleek design. Any Porche fan will appreciate the aesthetics. Beyond that, however, it has perfect base stats for acceleration and handling. For drag races, the 918 Spyder can kick off immediately, which is fitting for those shorter races.
8. Lamborghini Diablo GTR
| Cost | Car Mastery of Lamborghini Diablo SV (50 Skill Points) |
| Speed | 7.8 |
| Handling | 9.0 |
| Acceleration | 6.8 |
| Launch | 5.9 |
At first glance, the Lamborghini Diablo GTR doesn’t seem like the best drag race car or even the fastest in Forza Horizon 5. However, its handling helps it stay on top. Get the right tune-up, and you can zoom off, steadily maintaining your car as you soar across the finish line in longer races.
7. Koenigsegg Jesko
| Cost | 2,800,000 CR (Autoshow) |
| Speed | 10 |
| Handling | 10 |
| Acceleration | 6.9 |
| Launch | 7.4 |
Another beauty of a car, the Koenigsegg Jesko has an incredible base speed for long drag races. The car even has a solid launch, and it can promptly reach high speeds in a couple of seconds. Tune it properly, and it will excel at its usual speeds that already soar beyond 200mph.
6. Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
| Cost | 2,500,000 CR (Autoshow) |
| Speed | 7.8 |
| Handling | 10 |
| Acceleration | 10 |
| Launch | 10 |
And we have yet another stunning Forza Horizon 5 car that will have us winning our drag races in style. The acceleration and launch being perfect makes this more than worthwhile. The handling is a bonus. Try to keep this one in your garage for shorter races.
5. Hoonigan Ford Hoonicorn Mustang
| Cost | 500,000 CR (Autshow) |
| Speed | 9.2 |
| Handling | 6.7 |
| Acceleration | 10 |
| Launch | 7.4 |
Not too expensive and with an ideal starting speed, the Hoonicorn Mustang is a must-have for lengthier drag races. It can play double-duty and work as a drifting car, too, allowing you to pull this one out of your sleeves for anything. If you want to win shorter races, you can customize it to improve its other stats.
4. McLaren F1 GT
| Cost | 15,000,000 CR (Autoshow) |
| Speed | 8.4 |
| Handling | 8.2 |
| Acceleration | 6.2 |
| Launch | 5.8 |
You can’t have a list of the best drag cars in Forza Horizon 5 without having the McLaren F1 GT. It’s a classic vehicle across all Forza games, so we must have it on principles alone. Everything is viable across the board for it besides its launch. So, a tuning curve is a must.
3. Ferrari 599XX Evolution
| Cost | 2,600,000 CR (Autshow) |
| Speed | 8.0 |
| Handling | 9.8 |
| Acceleration | 7.3 |
| Launch | 7.9 |
Who wouldn’t want to own a Ferrari? And one as iconic as the 599XX Evolution? It looks just as good within Forza Horizon 5. In less than 3 seconds, it can easily move from 0 to 60 before reaching its top speed of just under 200mph.
2. Bugatti Divo
| Cost | 3,000,000 CR (Autoshow) |
| Speed | 9.6 |
| Handling | 9.9 |
| Acceleration | 10 |
| Launch | 6.2 |
With both power and looks, the Bugatti Divo is worth the investment. With a high-speed rating and perfect acceleration, you can top out at the start of any drag race. Once you tune it up to enhance its speed, you’ll have an efficient car to win a drag race (or several).
1. BMW X5 M Forza Edition
| Cost | 100,000 CR (Part of VIP Membership) |
| Speed | 8.0 |
| Handling | 10 |
| Acceleration | 10 |
| Launch | 10 |
The BMW X5 M tops out the list of our favorite drag cars in Forza Horizon 5 for how versatile it is. Not only can you use it in drag races, but it works in several other races, too. It doesn’t need any tuning to cause havoc on the road. The perfect launch and acceleration scores ensure you’ll leave opponents far back at the starting line.
Forza Horizon 5 is available on PC and Xbox.
