RWD

Top 10 Best RWD Cars by Handling

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

Updated February 2025 562 RWD cars · Stock Handling
9.7
Best Handling
9.4
#10 Handling
S2
Top Class
1.0M
Cheapest
562
RWD Cars
Our Methodology

How We Ranked RWD Cars by Handling

We filtered every car in FH5 to Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) — that's 562 cars — then sorted by stock handling. 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 handling 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 handling:

AWD by Handling FWD by Handling

Other stats for RWD:

RWD by Speed RWD by Acceleration RWD by Launch RWD by Braking 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 Handling in Forza Horizon 5

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

Budget Pick: 2008 Koenigsegg Ccgt

At just 1,000,000 CR, the 2008 Koenigsegg Ccgt delivers a 9.5 handling rating — making it the most affordable RWD option in our top 10.