#1
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S2998 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Forza Edition
2,250,000 CR
9.7 Handling
Power 638 HP
Torque 424 lb-ft
Weight 2,639 lbs
Drivetrain AWD
Overall Ranking · All Classes
20 Best Handling Cars in Forza Horizon 5
Every car in FH5 ranked by stock handling — no upgrades, no tunes, straight from the Autoshow. These 20 cars post the highest handling ratings in the entire game.
Class Breakdown — Where Do the Best Handling Cars Come From?
S2 20 of 20
Drivetrain: 15× RWD, 5× AWD — RWD dominates the top 20.
Price range: 200,000 CR – 5,000,000 CR
S2998 #2
★
S2967 2020 Lamborghini Essenza Scv12
5,000,000 CR
9.7 Handling
Power 818 HP
Torque 590 lb-ft
Weight 3,100 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#3
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S2998 2016 Nio Ep9
1,500,000 CR
9.7 Handling
Power 1341 HP
Torque 1091 lb-ft
Weight 3,898 lbs
Drivetrain AWD
#4
S2974 2019 Brabham Bt62
1,500,000 CR
9.5 Handling
Power 700 HP
Torque 492 lb-ft
Weight 2,349 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#5
S2998 2024 Czinger 21c
2,000,000 CR
9.5 Handling
Power 1230 HP
Torque 737 lb-ft
Weight 3,009 lbs
Drivetrain AWD
#6
S2976 1996 Ferrari F50 Gt
2,000,000 CR
9.5 Handling
Power 750 HP
Torque 383 lb-ft
Weight 2,002 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#7
S2956 2005 Ferrari Fxx
2,500,000 CR
9.5 Handling
Power 769 HP
Torque 506 lb-ft
Weight 2,731 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#8
S2998 2018 Ferrari Fxx-K Evo
2,000,000 CR
9.5 Handling
Power 1036 HP
Torque 663 lb-ft
Weight 2,900 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#9
S2965 2008 Koenigsegg Ccgt
1,000,000 CR
9.5 Handling
Power 610 HP
Torque 442 lb-ft
Weight 2,425 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#10
S2961 2008 Maserati Mc12 Versione Corsa
2,500,000 CR
9.5 Handling
Power 756 HP
Torque 523 lb-ft
Weight 2,646 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#11
S2985 2021 Pagani Huayra R
3,100,000 CR
9.5 Handling
Power 638 HP
Torque 553 lb-ft
Weight 2,447 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#12
S2998 2022 Aston Martin Valkyrie Amr Pro
4,210,000 CR
9.4 Handling
Power 800 HP
Torque 430 lb-ft
Weight 2,370 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#13
S2998 2011 Bmw X5 M Forza Edition
300,000 CR
9.4 Handling
Power 1014 HP
Torque 626 lb-ft
Weight 2,877 lbs
Drivetrain AWD
#14
S2947 1989 Ferrari F40 Competizione
2,000,000 CR
9.4 Handling
Power 691 HP
Torque 526 lb-ft
Weight 2,315 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#15
S2998 2016 Pagani Huayra Bc Forza Edition
2,200,000 CR
9.4 Handling
Power 1000 HP
Torque 884 lb-ft
Weight 2,425 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#16
S2998 2012 Hot Wheels Bad To The Blade
200,000 CR
9.3 Handling
Power 850 HP
Torque 320 lb-ft
Weight 1,598 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#17
S2936 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
2,500,000 CR
9.3 Handling
Power 571 HP
Torque 398 lb-ft
Weight 2,292 lbs
Drivetrain AWD
#18
S2998 1998 Mercedes-Benz Amg Clk Gtr Forza Edition
2,250,000 CR
9.3 Handling
Power 1000 HP
Torque 590 lb-ft
Weight 2,315 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#19
S2959 2009 Pagani Zonda R
1,500,000 CR
9.3 Handling
Power 739 HP
Torque 523 lb-ft
Weight 2,536 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#20
S2963 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione
1,500,000 CR
9.2 Handling
Power 788 HP
Torque 560 lb-ft
Weight 2,756 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
Our Methodology
How We Ranked the Best Handling Cars
Every car on this list is ranked by stock handling rating — completely untuned, straight from the Autoshow. We analyzed all 899 vehicles in Forza Horizon 5 and sorted them by their default handling stat. No subjective picks, no sponsor influence — just raw data.
Stock rankings matter because they reveal a car's natural advantage. A car that starts with the highest handling gives you the best foundation for upgrades. When two equally-tuned cars meet, the one with better base stats wins.
Beyond Stock
Stock Rankings Are Only the Starting Line
In competitive online racing, nobody runs stock. The right combination of upgrades can transform a mid-tier car into a class leader. The question isn't "which car is best handling stock" — it's "which car is best handling after the optimal tune?"
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See the best handling cars broken down by class, or explore other stats.
Why Handling Matters in Forza Horizon 5
In Forza Horizon 5, the Handling stat reflects cornering grip, braking stability, and overall control. Most tracks reward carrying speed through corners.
Budget Pick: 2012 Hot Wheels Bad To The Blade
You don't need to spend millions to get top-tier handling. The 2012 Hot Wheels Bad To The Blade costs just 200,000 CR and still scores a 9.3 handling rating — enough to compete in S2 class online races.
Class Breakdown
Of the top 20 best handling cars, 20 are S2 class. S2 class dominates with 20 entries — not surprising given these are the highest-PI vehicles in the game.