D Class · 0–500 PI

Best D Class Cars by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

D (0–500 PI) is one of the most competitive tiers in FH5 online racing. These five cars post the highest Acceleration ratings in class.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Acceleration · 124 cars analyzed
4.3
Best Acceleration
D
Class
AWD, RWD
Drivetrain
20K CR
Cheapest
124
Cars in Group
#2
Rank
1976 Jeep Cj5 Renegade D431

1976 Jeep Cj5 Renegade

COMMON PICKUPS & 4X4'S AWD
60,000 CR
1976 Jeep Cj5 Renegade

A strong Acceleration contender that's remarkably close to the top. Balanced and versatile across multiple track types.

Speed
3.7
Handling
2.7
Accel
4.3
Launch
5.3
Braking
2.6
Offroad
7.9
Power 151 HP
Torque 245 lb-ft
Weight 2,271 lbs
Displacement 4.98L
Front % 53%
Drivetrain AWD
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#3
Rank
2021 Sierra Cars 700r D414

2021 Sierra Cars 700r

RARE UTV'S RWD
250,000 CR
2021 Sierra Cars 700r

Pairs high Acceleration with competitive all-around performance — a rare combination. An excellent all-rounder that doesn't force trade-offs.

Speed
2.7
Handling
5.3
Accel
4.1
Launch
6.9
Braking
6.3
Offroad
8.6
Power 50 HP
Torque 43 lb-ft
Weight 805 lbs
Displacement 0.69L
Front % 49%
Drivetrain RWD
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How We Ranked These Cars

The rankings above are based on stock performance data — every car shown is completely untuned, straight from the Autoshow. If a car ranks #1 for Acceleration in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Acceleration Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Acceleration stat reflects how quickly a car reaches top speed. Tracks with frequent braking zones reward cars that recover speed fastest.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno Gt Apex at 20,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2020 Ford Super Duty F-450 Drw Platinum leads at 4.3 Acceleration, but costs 70,000 CR.