As Xbox Game Studios' popular racing game Forza Horizon 5speeds toward its Nov. 19, 2021 release date, fans are eager to know which tricked-out cars are the best for certain racing scenarios. For instance, the best street racing cars in the game don't always equate to the fastest cars per se, they also take into account factors such as body weight, handling, braking, acceleration, etc.
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From Bugattis and BMWs to McLarens and Aston Martins, get a jump on the competition by finding out which cars are most ideal for street racing in Forza Horizon 5.
Ariel Atom 500 V8
When it comes to the perfect body type mixed with the most ideal handling stats inthe stellar Xbox exclusive game, look no further than the Ariel Atom 500 V8. The RWD ultra-lightweight sports car has a 1433-pound chassis that, thanks to its 3.0L naturally aspirated V8 engine, can even outspeed motorcycles to the tune of going 0-60 in 2.3 seconds.
With fully adjustable suspension to adapt to any sort of street surface, the Atom 500 V8 hits a staggering lateral acceleration of 1.5 g at 120 mph. Moreover, the car's strong braking system and solid steering stats make it ideal for handling bends, twists, and corners.
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
With unmatched perfect 10 ratings for acceleration, braking, handling, and launching, the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is an absolute street racing beast. The ultra-expensive high-performance sports car comes with a 5.2L naturally aspirated V10 engine to go with its slight 2200-pound chassis and AWD 6-speed transmission.
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With upgrades, the Sesto Elemento can hit 0-100 in 3.8 seconds at blaze up to a top speed of 271 mph, making it quite effortless to blow away the competition no matter the street track or surface. Note that in the Forza Edition of the game, the Sesto Elemento increases its stock speed rating from 7.8 to 8.4, making it even faster for street racing.
BMW X5 M Forza Edition
The Forza Edition of the BMW X 5 in Horizon 5 boasts some of the best performance ratings across the board, making it ideal for street and road races. With perfect 10 acceleration, handling, and launch scores to go with a stellar 9.4 braking, very few cars will be able to keep pace with the X5 M.
Fortified by a long litany of M division suspension upgrades that turns the heavier SUV into a high-performance sports car, the X5 M can also burn up the cement to the tune of 0-62 in 4.7 seconds with its twin-turbocharged V8 engine that can produce 547 horsepower.
BAC Mono
Part jet fighter part Formula 1 race car, the BAC Mono is devoid of doors and a windshield to increase its overall speed and aerodynamic performance. The ultra-lightweight carbon fiber chassis clocks in at just 1354 pounds, enabling the vehicle to soar past its competitors during street races.
Capable of going 0-60 in 2.8 seconds and 0-100 in 6.7 seconds, the Mono is the quickest launching street-legal track car in the Forza series. With a top speed of 174 mph, the single-seat car also boasts solid braking and handling scores (both 8.1) that allow for extremely sharp steering on every type of street track, enabling it to outrace even the best car chases in movie chase history.
McLaren Senna
The nimbly agile McLaren Senna is an absolute monster when it comes to street racing. The 2800-pound carbon fiber chassis allows for incredible downforce and aerodynamic performance thanks to its unparalleled power-to-weight ratio.
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The high-performance hypercar boasts a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine that can crank out 789 horsepower with its 7-speed transmission and rear-wheel-drive train. Perhaps its most important stats for street racing includes its perfect 10 braking and 9.3 handling scores, which allow the vehicle to maneuver around the most dangerous street obstacles.
McLaren F1 GT
McLarens are always a safe bet when taking on a competitive street race. In Forza Horizon 5, the McLaren F1GT reigns supreme to its super lightweight body (2469 pounds), and 6.1L naturally aspirated V12 engine to boast superior acceleration rates. Able to go zero to 100 mph in 6.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 226 mph, the F1 GT is ideal for both long and short street races. It's even faster than the best JDM cars in GTA 5.
In addition to its balanced performance stats, the F1 GT really stands out with its suspension system, which allows drivers to take twisty corners and bumpy streets as smoothly as possible.
Bugatti Divo
With a top speed of 236 MPH, the Bugatti Divo upgrades the Bugatti Chiron body model by reducing its weight to increase its aerodynamic performance. With a massive 8.0L quad-turbocharged W16 engine with a 7-speed transmission, the AWD burner is perfect for racing on pavement.
Bolstered by a perfect 10 acceleration rate, a sterling 9.9 handling rate, a 9.6-speed rate, and a 9.5 braking score, the Bugatti Divo's rear wing spoiler also helps it take street corners at high velocity. As such, few vehicles in Horizon 5 or even the fastest cars in the Fast and the Furious franchisecan outperform the Divo.
Aston Martin Valhalla
Thanks to its lightweight carbon fiber chassis that clocks in under 3,310 pounds, the Aston Martin Valhalla absolutely burns up the pavement as one of Forza Horizon 5's top street racers. Using a 3.0L twin-turbocharged V6 engine that can crank out 1042 horsepower, the all-wheel-drive speedster has an 8-speed transmission to hit top speed.
With perfect 10 launch and acceleration rankings to go with a 9.2 handling and 9.4 braking scores, the Valhalla is perfect for hitting top speeds during long straightaways while bending corners with ease and accuracy.
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