There are 500 cars to rip and run with in Forza Horizon 5, but a specific few are best for specific races. Dirt racing is one example that players are sure to have a blast experiencing, but only with the right type of car.

Dirt Racing requires cars with balanced speed, handling, suspension, and offroad to dominate the harshest exteriors. Players can sort by car type to browse through the Rally and Offroad cars to find these top five best cars for racing on the dustiest roads in Forza Horizon 5.

Ariel Nomad 2016

The 2016 Ariel Nomad is a navigational beast of a buggy in dirt races and on the toughest terrains. Its gigantic tires hold down no weight on this lightweight, yet ultra-powerful, aerodynamic four-wheeler. Priced at 93,000 CR, it’s packed with a 2.4L Naturally-Aspirated I4 engine, and RWD6-speed Transmission allows the buggy-beast to easily compete with the absolute best of the cars in its dirt racing class.

  • Speed: 5.2Handling: 4.7Acceleration: 6.5Launch: 7.2Braking: 4.2Offroad: 8.1

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR 2008 “Welcome Pack”

The “Welcome Pack” Edition of the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X GSR is a super tuned-up version of the same Lancer that’s available outside of the Car Pack. It’s priced at 43,000 CR, but the “Welcome Pack” will consist of five different cars and will cost players about five dollars in real-world currency. The Lancer comes equipped with a 2.0L Turbocharged I4 engine and an AWD 6-speed Transmission, and this “Welcome Pack” edition gives the Lancer immaculate offroad, speed, and acceleration stats. It’s truly a dexterous racer car that is proficient enough to handle and conquer the most ambitious dirt races in Forza Horizon 5. 

  • Speed: 7.1Handling: 5.8Acceleration: 9.2Launch: 4.6Braking: 4.1Offroad: 8.1

Ford Racing Puma 1999 Forza Edition

The 1999 Ford Racing Puma Forza Edition has incredibly remarkable stats that make this S1-Class performer Racing Puma a challenge to compete on dirt roads. Equipped with a 1.7L Naturally-Aspirated I4 engine, an FWD 5-speed transmission, and an advanced 4-piston motorsport braking component, this rally racer can navigate along the dustiest dirt roads with ease. Players will need to purchase the VIP Membership for 20 dollars in real-world currency, gift players with three Exclusive Forza Edition cars, this bad boy included.

  • Speed: 5.7Handling: 6.3Acceleration: 9.4Launch: 6.0Braking: 5.8Offroad: 8.0

Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution 1986

The 1986 Hoonigan Ford RS200 Evolution is an incredibly diverse car fit for drifting, drag racing, and some mean dirt racing. With impressive speed, acceleration, and offroad stats, its AWD 6-speed transmission makes it easy for this Hoonigan RS200 Evolution to subdue many different road exteriors. It’s priced at 500,000 CR and packed with a lightweight 2.1L Turbocharged I4 engine, giving this racer such awesome precision when navigating on most terrains.

  • Speed: 7.6Handling: 6.5Acceleration: 9.5Launch: 5.1Braking: 5.3Offroad: 8.3

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2019 Forza Edition

Another amazingly diverse racer in Forza Horizon 5 is the S1-Class 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Forza Edition. Like the Ford Racing Puma, this rally monster can be obtained as a gift for purchasing the VIP Membership in the game. With the ability to dominate dirt races just as easily as it can against the fastest cars in street races, this Porsche 911 is pretty much capable of handling any challenge the game can throw at it.

Its flawless stats, RWD 7-speed transmission layout, and a 4.0L Naturally-Aspirated F6 engine allow the racer to do zero to 100 in under seven seconds. As one of the best all-rounders and the ultimate dirt racing car in Forza Horizon 5, the rally monster Porsche 911 GT3 RS Forza Edition racer is most definitely a must-drive!

  • Speed: 7.0Handling: 7.0Acceleration: 10.0Launch: 10.0Braking: 7.8Offroad: 8.1

Be sure to check out all of our Forza Horizon 5 coverage, including our guide on the Forza Horizon 5 Leveling System, Explained.