Retro Muscle

Best Retro Muscle by Offroad in Forza Horizon 5

Retro Muscle is one of the most popular car categories in FH5. These five post the highest Offroad ratings in the category.

Updated February 2025 Ranked by Offroad · 15 cars analyzed
5.9
Best Offroad
Retro Muscle
Type
5/5 RWD
Drivetrain
15K CR
Cheapest
15
Cars in Group
#2
Rank
1987 Buick Regal Gnx C564

1987 Buick Regal Gnx

RARE RETRO MUSCLE RWD
150,000 CR
1987 Buick Regal Gnx

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

Speed
5.7
Handling
3.7
Accel
3.8
Launch
2.5
Braking
2.5
Offroad
5.7
Power 306 HP
Torque 380 lb-ft
Weight 3,545 lbs
Displacement 3.79L
Front % 55%
Drivetrain RWD
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#3
Rank
1986 Ford Mustang Svo C526

1986 Ford Mustang Svo

COMMON RETRO MUSCLE RWD
15,000 CR
1986 Ford Mustang Svo

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

Speed
5.1
Handling
4.2
Accel
3.9
Launch
2.8
Braking
2.8
Offroad
5.7
Power 200 HP
Torque 240 lb-ft
Weight 3,028 lbs
Displacement 2.3L
Front % 57%
Drivetrain RWD
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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 Offroad in stock form, it has a natural advantage that's hard to overcome.

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Why Offroad Matters

In Forza Horizon 5, the Offroad stat reflects traction and control on loose surfaces. Cross-country and dirt events demand cars that stay composed off-tarmac.

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

Budget vs. Premium Picks

If you're just starting out, the 1982 Universal Studios K.I.T.T. at 1,000,000 CR is a strong entry point. The 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor leads at 5.9 Offroad, but costs 25,000 CR.