With Forza Horizon 5, players driving fast cars are put to the test in high-speed racetracks all over the world. Still, some of the slowest cars in the game are among the ones people remember the most. While most players chase down hypercars and fine-tune performance builds, I’ve found myself oddly drawn to the opposite: the slowest car on Forza.
Driving a very small and weak vehicle can be surprisingly enjoyable as you notice its hardship, while others leave you behind. In this article, I’ll share my take on the slowest cars in Forza Motorsport and why these slowpokes still deliver a good time despite their lack of speed.
Reliant Supervan III
The Reliant Supervan III appears comical, yet steering it feels tough against Earth’s pull.
Designed for basic commercial purposes in Britain, the Supervan focused more on saving money by making the vehicle less secure and swift. Because of its odd shape, the car becomes very hard to control while turning, and its weak engine trails every slow car. Not only is it slow, but it’s also difficult. Even so, it’s fun to try to take it across the length of the territory.
Peel P50
When I started driving the Peel P50, it seemed more like operating a suitcase than a normal car.
Built in the 1960s as the top city commuter, it is the tiniest mass-produced car ever, and that’s clear from the outside. Since it lacks power and exhilaration, its design is for convenience and entertainment, not speed. It may lack speed, but driving it through tight roads or on a normal day makes you feel satisfied for owning a unique vehicle.
BMW Isetta 300 Export
Known as the “bubble car,” the Isetta features a front door and is irresistible to retro car fans. But speed? This is why the BMW Isetta 200 Export is our last luxury car.
Post-war, this car was designed for low-cost trips, not for racing the streets. Because of its small engine and wide body, it feels as light as a balloon traveling down the road. Having fun behind the wheel is like going back in time, style-wise, but not so much in performance.
Austin FX4 Taxi
The FX4 model from Austin is a British car famous for its toughness, not quickness. Since the Austin FX4 Taxi was presented in 1958, the London taxi has depended on the London transport system for many decades because of its strong structure and reliability.
Because Excel was boxy, it had plenty of room for everyone on board. The FX4 might have a smooth ride and be steadily handled, but quick speed is not in its nature.
Driving such a car for the first time can make you nostalgic or even find it endearing. Ultimately, you’ll realize that your life is moving slowly, and you often find yourself being carried along with everyone else.
Morris Minor Series II
Designed after the war, the Morris Minor was a simple car that was not too expensive for families. It’s dependable and offers good handling, but it is slow due to its average engine.
The interesting part is how at ease it makes you feel. The car is gentle and leisurely on the road, with no need to act aggressively. If you want to relax, the Lincoln Continental is an excellent car.
Trabant 601
I am intrigued by the Trabant 601, a car famous in East Germany for its past more than for its powerful engine.
Its goal was low cost and easy construction, achieved with a plastic body and a two-stroke engine resembling a lawn mower about to die. It behaves like a kart on low-quality tires and moves slowly as if you were sleeping. Nevertheless, you feel a bit of respect for what you do. Though this car isn’t fast, we can call it honest behind the wheel.
Ford Model T
Sitting in a Model T feels like you’re back in the past. This isn’t only a car; it’s also part of history. While the Ford Model T was extraordinary for its time, it was very simple compared to cars made now. To control it, you must be patient and recognize that it works whenever it’s ready. That’s the whole message. A race car is not a Model T. Driving the car helps you remember your beginnings.
Citroen 2CV
The Citroen 2CV is likely one of the most well-known old slow cars on the road. Its invention was simple: to get farmers across rugged fields without breaking their eggs. As they described, it is true—the vehicle has soft suspensions, a lightweight design, and a weak engine that maxes out at 60 mph. Forza still has that smooth and easy feel. While the car isn’t designed for racing, it gives a memorable old-fashioned experience among the latest track legends.
Though Forza Motorsport cars are chosen for speed, some people find that the slower vehicles make the greatest impact. Riding through city streets in a three-wheeled or bubble car shows us that slow and steady can be more enjoyable than high-speed racing. If you fancy something unique, spending time behind the wheel of the slow cars in Forza could have you hooked.