Hey there, fellow speed demons! It’s 2026, and Forza Horizon 5 is still my go-to playground when I need a dose of pure, unadulterated speed. Yeah, the open world is massive, the festivals are still wild, but let’s be real — nothing gets the heart pumping like a good old-fashioned drag race. I’ve spent more hours than I care to admit tuning, tweaking, and tearing down the drag strip, and I’ve learned a thing or two about which cars truly dominate the blacktop. Whether you’re a rookie looking to grab some easy wins or a veteran chasing that perfect run, here’s the lowdown on the baddest drag racing machines in FH5 as of 2026. Buckle up!
Vauxhall Lotus Carlton — Don’t sleep on this sleeper. Back in the day, this unassuming four-door was the fastest sedan in the world. Fast forward to FH5, and it’s still a hidden gem. Packing a 3.6-liter Opel inline-six with twin turbos, it’s smooth as butter once you’ve dialled in the tune. It’s not the flashiest ride, but with the right upgrades this Brit can embarrass cars twice its price. Just keep in mind she’s not as broken as she was in FH4, so you’ll actually need to work for those wins. Still, a solid choice if you dig the underdog vibe.
Chevrolet Summit Pro Stock Camaro — Now we’re talking. This monster was basically born on a drag strip. The 8.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8 churns out a staggering 1,400 BHP, and it hits 200 mph quicker than you can say “green light.” Launch and acceleration? Off the charts. With an SR 919 speed rating, it doesn’t just rocket off the line — it stays at those insane velocities long enough to leave everyone in your rearview. If you want to feel like a Pro Stock champion, this is your ride.
Hot Wheels Bone Shaker — Okay, it looks bonkers, but hear me out. This Hot Wheels DLC import is basically a stripped-out Corvette C6 wearing a Halloween costume. Under that skull-faced hood sits a 5.7-liter V8 making 402 BHP, and the whole package is ridiculously light. It’s not the absolute fastest in a straight line, but it launches like a bat out of hell and handles way better than any car with a skull grille should. Perfect for those shorter sprint drags where agility matters.
Donkervoort D8 GTO — The Dutch know how to build a drag weapon. Just look at this narrow, carbon-fibre blade. It’s featherlight and hits 160 mph in the blink of an eye. Seriously, the launch is so vicious you’ll swear the game glitched. It cuts through the air like a hot knife through butter, and while it’s not built for off-road or tight circuits, on a straight strip it’s practically unbeatable. A true one-trick pony, and what a trick it is.
BAC Mono — Without a windshield, you’d think it’s a go-kart on steroids — and you’d be right. This ultralight missile gets to 60 mph in under three seconds and tops out near 180 mph. It’s aerodynamic perfection for straight-line chaos, but here’s the kicker: it also handles like a dream on those twisty Street Races. So if your drag event has a little kink in the road, the Mono has your back. An underrated hero, for sure.
Rimac Nevera — Electric cars usually leave me cold, but the Nevera is a whole different animal. 1,893 BHP. 0–60 in 1.85 seconds. It holds production EV speed records and, in FH5, it’s simply a cheat code on the longer drag strips. The launch is pitch-perfect; the acceleration is relentless. It’s like being strapped to a lightning bolt. The name literally means a sudden Mediterranean storm, and trust me, you’ll feel it. Just point it straight and try not to blink.
Classic Jaguar Barn Find (XJ13) — This glorious antique from the ‘60s still hangs with modern hypercars thanks to its 6.0-liter V12 and featherlight body. I found it in that dusty abandoned airfield in the southwest, and after a little TLC it became one of my secret weapons. The handling and braking are sublime, but it’s the top-end speed that really stuns. It just glides at warp velocities and never feels twitchy. Definitely worth the scavenger hunt.
Ferrari 599XX Evolution — Ferrari’s 2012 masterpiece is still one of the fastest S2 cars in the game, topping out at a face-melting 240 mph. That 6.0-liter V12 wails like an opera singer and pushes 740 BHP through some seriously sticky rubber. It’s not an off-roader (duh), but on tarmac, especially those high-speed drag strips, it’s absolute perfection. The braking and cornering are so good you can practically use it for road racing right after smoking some poor soul at the lights.
McLaren F1 GT — The legend lives on. In FH4 this was a top-tier beast, and in FH5 it still edges out most newcomers. 100 mph flies by in under seven seconds, and the needle doesn’t stop until 226 mph. Its aerodynamic shape, combined with that ground-breaking central driving position, makes it incredibly stable at speed. Even though it’s an S1 866, it punches way above its weight class. Not cheap, but once you’ve got it, you’ll understand why it’s called the F1.
Lamborghini Diablo GTR — Of course, we had to end with an Italian screamer. The Diablo GTR’s 6.0-liter V12 howls with 590 BHP, and thanks to that massive rear wing, it stays glued to the road no matter how hard you floor it. The speed and handling balance is sublime — you can comfortably drive it in a perfectly straight line at 200+ mph without any white-knuckle moments. It’s raw, it’s loud, and it devours drag strips for breakfast.
So there you have it — my personal hall of fame for drag racing in Forza Horizon 5, 2026 edition. Prices are still steep for some of these beauties, but with the constant seasonal events and wheelspins, you’ll stack those credits sooner or later. Now go make some noise and melt some tires 🏁
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