Hyper Cars

Best Hyper Cars by Acceleration in Forza Horizon 5

Hyper Cars is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Acceleration ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Acceleration · 46 cars analyzed
10.0
Best Acceleration
Hyper Cars
Type
5/5 AWD
Drivetrain
850K CR
Cheapest
46
Cars in Group
#3
Rank
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder S2920

2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

LEGENDARY HYPER CARS AWD
850,000 CR
2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

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

Speed
8.8
Handling
8.0
Accel
10.0
Launch
10.0
Braking
9.3
Offroad
5.2
Power 887 HP
Torque 829 lb-ft
Weight 3,682 lbs
Displacement 4.59L
Front % 43%
Drivetrain AWD
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#5
Rank
2018 Bugatti Chiron S2927

2018 Bugatti Chiron

LEGENDARY HYPER CARS AWD
2,400,000 CR
2018 Bugatti Chiron

The most accessible car on this list with Acceleration that holds its own against pricier competition. Ideal for budget builds.

Speed
10.0
Handling
7.2
Accel
9.9
Launch
6.1
Braking
8.6
Offroad
5.5
Power 1479 HP
Torque 1180 lb-ft
Weight 4,398 lbs
Displacement 7.99L
Front % 43%
Drivetrain AWD
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Our Methodology

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.

All five cars on this list are AWD. This layout dominates the Acceleration rankings thanks to its mechanical advantages.

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 2018 Bugatti Chiron at 2,400,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2019 Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car leads at 10.0 Acceleration, but costs 1,150,000 CR.