#1
★
10.0 Launch
Power 1400 HP
Torque 800 lb-ft
Weight 2,355 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
RWD
Top 10 Best RWD Cars by Launch
Every Rear-Wheel Drive car in Forza Horizon 5 ranked by stock launch — all classes, no restrictions. 562 RWD cars analyzed.
Class Breakdown — Where Do the Best RWD Cars Come From?
A 1 of 10
S1 4 of 10
S2 5 of 10
Top car types: 6× TRACK TOYS, 4× EXTREME TRACK TOYS
Price range: 100,000 CR – 2,200,000 CR
#2
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S1867 2018 Chevrolet Hot Wheels Copo Camaro
205,000 CR
10.0 Launch
Power 1100 HP
Torque 850 lb-ft
Weight 3,250 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#3
★
10.0 Launch
Power 1100 HP
Torque 952 lb-ft
Weight 3,104 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#4
S2998 2012 Hot Wheels Bad To The Blade
200,000 CR
10.0 Launch
Power 850 HP
Torque 320 lb-ft
Weight 1,598 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#5
A800 1971 Meyers Manx Forza Edition
300,000 CR
9.3 Launch
Power 250 HP
Torque 225 lb-ft
Weight 1,102 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#6
S1886 2017 Vuhl 05rr
100,000 CR
9.2 Launch
Power 365 HP
Torque 368 lb-ft
Weight 1,598 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#7
S2998 2018 Ferrari Fxx-K Evo
2,000,000 CR
9.1 Launch
Power 1036 HP
Torque 663 lb-ft
Weight 2,900 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#8
S1900 1994 Ford Supervan 3 Donut Media Edition
500,000 CR
9.1 Launch
Power 462 HP
Torque 384 lb-ft
Weight 1,962 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#9
S2932 2019 Porsche #70 Porsche Motorsport 935
1,000,000 CR
9.1 Launch
Power 691 HP
Torque 560 lb-ft
Weight 3,042 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#10
S2979 2014 Ferrari Fxx K
2,200,000 CR
9.0 Launch
Power 1036 HP
Torque 604 lb-ft
Weight 2,831 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
Our Methodology
How We Ranked RWD Cars by Launch
We filtered every car in FH5 to Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) — that's 562 cars — then sorted by stock launch. 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 launch can change dramatically. Many top players swap to AWD for competitive racing — see how swapped builds compare.
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Why RWD Matters for Launch in Forza Horizon 5
Rear-Wheel Drive sends power exclusively to the back wheels, allowing for sharper rotation and typically lighter weight. For launch, RWD cars can excel on smooth circuits where traction isn't limited. The challenge is managing oversteer, especially in high-power builds.
Budget Pick: 2017 Vuhl 05rr
At just 100,000 CR, the 2017 Vuhl 05rr delivers a 9.2 launch rating — making it the most affordable RWD option in our top 10.