The Most Expensive Car In Forza Horizon 5

This legendary racer dethrones the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe as the most expensive car in Forza Horizon 5, with a jaw-dropping 143 million credit price tag.

If you’re looking for the (actual) most expensive car in Forza Horizon 5, you’ve come to the right place!

Many online sources will tell you that the 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe is FH5’s most expensive car, with its 30,000,000 credit price tag. However, another car entered the game as part of “Rami’s Racing History” update (Series 11), absolutely demolishing the Shelby’s record.

Mercedes Takes The Throne

The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR sells for a staggering 143,000,000 credits in Horizon 5 – nearly FIVE times the cost of the Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe. The car was introduced significantly later than the game’s initial release in November 2021.

The Merc’s mind-boggling price tag isn’t just a random number. It’s based on a real-world auction in which a 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe sold for $143 million, setting a new record as the most expensive car ever sold, which still stands today. Only two 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupés exist, with one remaining in Mercedes-Benz’s possession, making the vehicle virtually unobtainable, even for the wealthiest collectors.

It’s worth noting that the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR in the game isn’t based on the actual ultra-rare 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe but a racing version of the 300 SLR. The Uhlenhaut Coupe was a road-legal version with a hardtop, while the racing 300 SLR in the game features an open-top. We still like that they decided to put such a crazy price tag on something to make it rare and desirable.

Given how much more expensive it is than everything else, the 300 SLR’s introduction into FH5 created a new tier of exclusivity in the game, making it a true holy grail car for collectors. To put things in perspective, you could buy four Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes and still have enough credits left over for a garage full of supercars before reaching the price of a single Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR!

Is The 300 SLR Even Good To Drive In FH5?

Despite its crazy price tag, the 300 SLR isn’t just a pretty face. Considering the car’s 1950s origins, it brings respectable performance in stock form, but it isn’t the fastest car in the game and won’t match the modern performance cars of today.

Here are the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR specs in Forza Horizon 5:

• Class: A (714)
• Speed: 6.9
• Handling: 4.5
• Acceleration: 5.0
• Launch: 3.9
• Braking: 3.1
• Offroad: 4.9

However, as we know, nothing is safe from getting drifted in Forza Horizon 5, and you can turn this gentleman’s classic into the ultimate drift weapon with the right upgrades.

How does 1,002 horsepower and 857 ft-lb torque sound, alongside a total weight of 1,775 lb? While we don’t typically opt for AWD drift setups, this rear-biased one is great at dealing with the crazy power-to-weight ratio. If you have 143,000,000 credits burning a hole in your virtual wallet, we recommend giving it a blast:

Is The Most Expensive Car In FH5 Worth The Price?

Simply put, no. Although it can be a great car with the right upgrades, the astronomical price tag will be impossible to justify for anyone who isn’t an avid collector and wants to ensure they have the unicorn car tucked away in their garage.

With that said, we’d rather fork out 143,000,000 credits than $143,000,000. So, for collectors and Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts, it’s likely the closest you’ll be able to get to owning this piece of automotive history. Also, assuming you somehow managed to afford the $143 million price tag, you wouldn’t want to take it drifting!

From a pure performance standpoint, plenty of other cars in Forza Horizon 5 offer superior performance for a tiny fraction of the cost. But for those who want the bragging rights of owning the most expensive car in the game or simply appreciate its beauty and rarity, the 300 SLR might be worth the virtual credits.

Can The Mercedes 300 SLR Be Won With Wheelspins?

Unlike most cars in the game, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR can’t be won through Wheelspins or even Super Wheelspins, further enforcing its title as the true holy grail for collectors.

Can You Buy The Mercedes 300 SLR At The Auction House?

Although it’s possible, the Auction House’s maximum price limit is 20 million credits. Considering this, any seller will encounter a massive 123 million credit loss, assuming they purchased it from the Autoshow rather than a previous auction.

For this reason, very few players are willing to take such a significant hit to their in-game finances, which means they rarely pop up for sale. However, some Horizon fans have gotten lucky, with some reporting finding the car for less than 13 million credits in auctions. So, you may get lucky if you keep your eyes peeled!

Can It Be Bought With A Car Voucher?

Indeed! Forza Horizon 5’s Car Voucher allows players to obtain any car from the Autoshow for free, regardless of price.

Players typically receive one free Car Voucher when purchasing certain editions of the game or through special promotions. So, you could potentially get the car for free and immediately whack it on the Auction House for 20,000,000 credits. We bet it’ll sell soon enough!

What Are The 5 Most Expensive Cars In Forza Horizon 5?

1 – 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR  – 143,000,000 credits

If you’ve made it this far, the most expensive car in Forza Horizon 5 won’t come as much of a surprise. Given that no cars have since outbid the real-world Merc, we’re not expecting to see a more expensive car in Forza Horizon 6, either, unless Playground Games has a trick up their sleeve!

2 – 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe – 30,000,000 credits

The American classic, previously the most expensive car in the game, still holds the second spot.

3. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO – 50,000,000 credits (Barn Find)

While technically the most valuable car, it’s a Barn Find and cannot be purchased directly, making it the third most expensive acquirable car.

4. 1957 Ferrari 250 California – 18,500,000 credits

The 250 California is an iconic and highly sought-after classic that can sometimes be obtained through Wheelspins in FH5.

5. 1997 McLaren F1 GT – 15,000,000 credits

This legendary supercar rounds out the top 5 most expensive cars in Forza Horizon 5, known for its exceptional performance that helped it achieve top 500 rival times in S1-900 class races.

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