#1
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B642 2015 Alumicraft Class 10 Race Car
300,000 CR
10.0 Offroad
Power 196 HP
Torque 190 lb-ft
Weight 2,200 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
RWD
Top 10 Best RWD Cars by Offroad
Every Rear-Wheel Drive car in Forza Horizon 5 ranked by stock offroad — all classes, no restrictions. 562 RWD cars analyzed.
Class Breakdown — Where Do the Best RWD Cars Come From?
C 2 of 10
B 5 of 10
A 3 of 10
Top car types: 6× UNLIMITED OFFROAD, 2× UNLIMITED BUGGIES, 1× OFFROAD
Price range: 100,000 CR – 300,000 CR
B642 #2
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B691 2018 Deberti F-150 Prerunner
250,000 CR
10.0 Offroad
Power 800 HP
Torque 800 lb-ft
Weight 7,000 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#3
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A716 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter
100,000 CR
10.0 Offroad
Power 430 HP
Torque 424 lb-ft
Weight 3,800 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#4
B632 2018 Mini X-Raid John Cooper Works Buggy
250,000 CR
10.0 Offroad
Power 340 HP
Torque 590 lb-ft
Weight 4,328 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#5
B655 2011 Penhall The Cholla
100,000 CR
10.0 Offroad
Power 196 HP
Torque 190 lb-ft
Weight 2,200 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#6
10.0 Offroad
Power 850 HP
Torque 640 lb-ft
Weight 3,750 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#7
B693 1993 Toyota #1 T100 Baja Truck
300,000 CR
10.0 Offroad
Power 360 HP
Torque 265 lb-ft
Weight 4,000 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#8
9.8 Offroad
Power 148 HP
Torque 106 lb-ft
Weight 2,190 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#9
C596 2022 Alumicraft #6165 Trick Truck
300,000 CR
9.4 Offroad
Power 430 HP
Torque 430 lb-ft
Weight 5,750 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
#10
A731 2014 Ford #11 Rockstar F-150 Trophy Truck
300,000 CR
9.4 Offroad
Power 850 HP
Torque 690 lb-ft
Weight 6,250 lbs
Drivetrain RWD
Our Methodology
How We Ranked RWD Cars by Offroad
We filtered every car in FH5 to Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) — that's 562 cars — then sorted by stock offroad. 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 offroad 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 Offroad in Forza Horizon 5
Rear-Wheel Drive sends power exclusively to the back wheels, allowing for sharper rotation and typically lighter weight. For offroad, RWD cars can excel on smooth circuits where traction isn't limited. The challenge is managing oversteer, especially in high-power builds.
Budget Pick: 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter
At just 100,000 CR, the 2014 Local Motors Rally Fighter delivers a 10.0 offroad rating — making it the most affordable RWD option in our top 10.