23.07.2025
The Fastest Drag Cars in Forza Horizon 5 – Top-5 List
If you've ever taken part in a drag race in FH5, you already know how different it is from regular racing. You either like it or not – and if you got hooked by this experience and want to explore it further, it's only natural to wonder what the fastest drag cars in Forza Horizon 5 are.
In this brief but detailed blog post, we suggest our top list of cars with outstanding launch performance. They are absolute must-haves for drag racing – but first, let's define what a perfect drag car actually is.
🚀 What makes a car fast in drag races in FH5?
Okay, future drag racing star – first, you need a great vehicle. How do you choose one? If you're not a true gearhead, it's easy to get overwhelmed looking at the long list of technical details that pros take into account when picking a drag car. Let's keep things as simple as possible – but if you decide to dive deeper, we'll point you toward what to study next, too.
So let's start with the most important part: how fast your car goes. There are two key numbers to pay attention to:
- How fast it reaches 60 MPH from zero
- How fast it completes a 1/4-mile run
The first number is heavily depends on the Launch stat, so look for cars that have it at 10 or close to it. The second reflects how well the car handles the standard drag strip length – and it helps to check what the current record is for each particular car.
How do those two numbers come to be? There are lots of important technical traits that affect them – but the most important one is the power-to-weight ratio. It shows how much of the car's power is held back by its weight. The higher the ratio, the faster the car can go.
There are other factors that matter, just to a lesser degree – like gear ratios, engine torque, chassis weight, and more. But for this article, we'll focus on the three essentials:
- Time records (0-60 and 1/4 mile)
- Launch stat
- Power-to-weight ratio
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👑 What are the best drag cars in Forza?
Now that the theory is out of the way, let's look at the cars with incredible time records, 10/10 Launch, and impressive power-to-weight ratios. We've gathered the five best cars you can get for drag racing in Forza Horizon 5. Some have great stock stats, while others need a bit of tuning to achieve their peak performance – we'll tell you how to get the most out of each.
We'll start with number 5 and work our way up to the king of the drag strip. Mind you that the stats given are for known tuned versions. Okay, so here comes number five...
#5. Lamborghini Diablo GTR 🇮🇹
⏱ 0-60: 1.1 s
🏁 1/4 Mile: 11-12 s
🚀 Launch: 10
🐴 Power-to-Weight: 1.08 horsepower / kilogram
Sure, the Diablo is a car that's hard not to fall in love with and you'd expect it to be good at just about everything. However, just like with the other entries on this list, it's worth noting that the stats above are only achievable with an AWD drivetrain and high-end drag tires. So make sure to add those two upgrades to your to-do list.
Also, consider pushing further with weight reduction, as long as you're not sacrificing power. And what you'll end up with is one of the most well-balanced drag cars in the game – and one that's an absolute joy to look at.
#4. BMW X5 M FE 🇩🇪
⏱ 0-60: 1.2 s
🏁 1/4 Mile: 10-11 s
🚀 Launch: 10
🐴 Power-to-Weight: 1.52 horsepower / kilogram
The X5 stands out as the big boy of the drag racing family – who would even think of bringing an SUV to the strip? In the real world, this 2.2-ton monster (weight after tuning) wouldn't be seen anywhere near the startling line alongside a Diablo GTR. But in Forza Horizon 5... Well, let's just say it's a game – and that means a lot more is possible.
With the right weight reduction and aerodynamic improvements, it can become a very capable contender that leaves many much smaller and lighter cars in the dust. Some might say this car has the wrong vibe for drag racing – but then again, they can say whatever they want, as long as they watch your magnificent X5 disappear in the distance.
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#3. Rimac Nevera 🇭🇷
⏱ 0-60: 1.0-1.2 s
🏁 1/4 Mile: 11-12 s
🚀 Launch: 10
🐴 Power-to-Weight: 0.83 horsepower / kilogram
The Nevera is truly a fantastic beast. It's much heavier than it looks – in fact, the difference with a tuned BMW X5 is surprisingly small, despite the Rimac not being an SUV. So what gives? The massive battery that delivers over 1,900 horsepower definitely has something to do with it. The result is a very fast-launching car that is held back by its weight.
That's why it's crucial to do all you can to reduce its weight. The rest is mostly taken care of, as this Rimac is built for drag racing in all other aspects. With the right settings, it can hit 60 MPH in about one second.
#2. Chevrolet Camaro 🇺🇸 (Pro Stock)
⏱ 0-60: 0.8 s
🏁 1/4 Mile: 10.9 s
🚀 Launch: 10
🐴 Power-to-Weight: 1.68 horsepower / kilogram
With this drag racing version of the Camaro, we're entering the realm of the few cars with a Power-to-Weight ratio above 1.6. Mind that this Chevy weighs slightly over 1 ton – and it makes each kilogram count with how much power it delivers.
The right tuning can get you about 1,800 horsepower. That results in 0-60 in under one second and less than 11 seconds to complete the drag strip. A real paragon of speed!
#1. Autozam AZ-1 🇯🇵
⏱ 0-60: 0.7-0.9 s
🏁 1/4 Mile: 10-11 s
🚀 Launch: 10
🐴 Power-to-Weight: 1.93 horsepower / kilogram
Didn't see this one coming, did you? Unless you're a drag racing history buff or into obscure Japanese cars, this is probably the first time you've heard of the Autozam brand. Many players in Forza Horizon 5, however, know exactly what menace this seemingly toy-like car is on the drag strip.
What you wouldn't expect is that you can swap this tiny fellow's engine to achieve 1,500 horsepower without going over 800 kg of the total weight. That gives us 1.93 horsepower per 1 kilogram – an insane ratio that leaves even a fully drag-tuned Camaro far behind.
And yes, you'd be right to suspect that a vehicle this powerful and this lightweight isn't easy to handle – of course not! That's why it's not everyone's favorite. But if you want to come close to hitting 60 MPH in 0.7 seconds, this is the car you should master.
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If you're serious about getting into drag racing, don't stop here. There's a whole universe of vehicles with solid launch performance – and many of them are much easier to get your hands on than the magnificent five above. So there's nothing wrong with getting a more accessible option to start your experience with short strips and scorched rubber.
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