RWD

Top 10 Best RWD Cars by Speed

Every Rear-Wheel Drive car in Forza Horizon 6 ranked by stock speed — all classes, no restrictions. 361 RWD cars analyzed.

Updated May 2026 361 RWD cars · Stock Speed
10.0
Best Speed
9.4
#10 Speed
S2
Top Class
750K
Cheapest
361
RWD Cars

Class Breakdown — Where Do the Best RWD Cars Come From?

S2 9 of 10
R 1 of 10

Top car types: 8× HYPERCARS, 2× EXTREME TRACK TOYS

Price range: 750,000 CR – 3,562,500 CR

Our Methodology

How We Ranked RWD Cars by Speed

We filtered every car in FH6 to Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) — that's 361 cars — then sorted by stock speed. 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 speed 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 speed:

AWD by Speed FWD by Speed

Other stats for RWD:

RWD by Handling 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 R Class
Overall Best Cars All Class Rankings

Why RWD Matters for Speed in Forza Horizon 6

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

Budget Pick: 2012 Nissan Gt-R Black Edition (R35) Forza Edition

At just 750,000 CR, the 2012 Nissan Gt-R Black Edition (R35) Forza Edition delivers a 10.0 speed rating — making it the most affordable RWD option in our top 10.