RWD

Top 10 Best RWD Cars by Braking

Every Rear-Wheel Drive car in Forza Horizon 5 ranked by stock braking — all classes, no restrictions. 562 RWD cars analyzed.

Updated February 2025 562 RWD cars · Stock Braking
10.0
Best Braking
10.0
#10 Braking
S2
Top Class
1.5M
Cheapest
562
RWD Cars
Our Methodology

How We Ranked RWD Cars by Braking

We filtered every car in FH5 to Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) — that's 562 cars — then sorted by stock braking. No subjective picks, no tuning applied. Pure data.

RWD drivetrain rewards throttle control with faster rotation and typically lighter weight, favoring circuit racers.

Beyond Stock

Stock Rankings Are Only the Starting Line

With the right tune, a stock RWD car's braking can change dramatically. Many top players swap to AWD for competitive racing — see how swapped builds compare.

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Compare Drivetrains & Classes

See how AWD and FWD compare for braking:

AWD by Braking FWD by Braking

Other stats for RWD:

RWD by Speed RWD by Handling RWD by Acceleration RWD by Launch RWD by Offroad

Drill into a specific class:

RWD D ClassRWD C ClassRWD B ClassRWD A ClassRWD S1 ClassRWD S2 ClassRWD X Class
Overall Best Cars All Class Rankings

Why RWD Matters for Braking in Forza Horizon 5

Rear-Wheel Drive sends power exclusively to the back wheels, allowing for sharper rotation and typically lighter weight. For braking, RWD cars can excel on smooth circuits where traction isn't limited. The challenge is managing oversteer, especially in high-power builds.

Budget Pick: 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione

At just 1,500,000 CR, the 2018 Apollo Intensa Emozione delivers a 10.0 braking rating — making it the most affordable RWD option in our top 10.