The Forza Motorsport series is one of the definitive simulation and arcade racing games in the industry. The series is made up of a long line of successful entries and is no doubt responsible for shaping the genre. Forza is slowly moving away from its simulator style, but it's embracing an open-world concept with the epic that is Forza Horizon 4.

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Giving players more freedom to do more things is always good for a game. However, with freedom comes more challenges and more things to do. One of these challenges is saving up credits to buy very expensive and very fast rides. When players get to that point, what are some of the most expensive vehicles that can be acquired — and what season are they best equipped for?

Updated June 25th, 2021 by Stephen LaGioia: Microsoft recently released a bounty of information and footage regarding the epic fifth game in the Horizon series, featuring some stunning Mexican locales and a slew of fun new features. Thanks to this E3 reveal, and the super-expensive nature of the game, Forza Horizon 4's hype machine continues to rev up and speed ahead full-throttle.

Loads of vehicles, unique events, and a trickling of new features and DLC content — like the colorful LEGO Speed Champions— have kept players coming back for another ride. As such, it seemed appropriate to deck out and refresh this list with even more of the most expensive cars the game has to offer. 

12 Aston Martin Vulcan

the vulcan racing away from the camera

This British-made Aston Martin Vulcan is not only stylish with its 1.5 million credits price tag, but it's also quite fast. It can go up against other supercars like Ferrari and McLaren but will cost much less.

Because the Vulcan is so low to the ground, and is only good for street driving, taking it out during the winter would make it lose much of its control. This is a good autumn, summer, and spring car. Players can easily zip around the track without the worry of it throwing out its back.

11 McLaren Speedtail

The Speedtail mid race driving away

Players buying the McLaren Speedtail probably have a lot of credits they're waiting to spend, and have done most of the game. The Speedtail is not only expensive at 2 million credits, but also rare. Driving this car, players will need to keep fairly steady and straight in order to get those high speeds. Since it's good for drag racing, turning wouldn't be an issue.

Coming off those turns won't matter because the Speedtail has one the fastest acceleration speeds out of most cars of its kind. Driving this car makes the game itself feel different, and is probably why it translates over to the next-gen console well. The Speedtail is good for the lighter seasons, like autumn and summer, but winter wouldn't be an easy time.

10 Shelby Daytona Coupe

The Shelby Daytona Coupe is an old-school roadster that will cost players 8 million credits, but it makes the price tag worth it. This all-around good spec car is built for racing, and it does that really well. Typically, its competition is the Ferrari 250 GTO, so it goes without saying that this car can handle itself.

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For a car that has a v-8 engine and about 390 horsepower, it makes sense why it's on the list. Plus, being all-around solid, it can stand with modern-day cars if the player consistently upgrades it. Generally speaking, the Shelby is a race car, and a heavy one. It's able to hold fairly steady and keep an even keel in the winter.

9 Ford GT40 Mk I

Forza Horizon 4 Ford GT40 Mk I three quarters view

This classic car is rather distinct on account of it being solely available as a Barn Find in the Spring Season — specifically Moorhead Wind Farm. Players should definitely seek it out, as its value stands at 9 million CR. Speed and launch are its best qualities, making it optimal for handling the rough, muddy conditions of autumn. With relatively poor braking, rainy spring and icy winters don't typically favor it.

The similar GT40 Mk II Le Mans actually outmatches this in price, costing 10 million, though it must be purchased. For the sake of avoiding redundancy, that car's been left out of getting its own entry and instead merged with this one. Certain other highly valuable cars have been left out as well, as they're too similar to included ones to warrant a separate entry on this list.

8 Porsche #23 917/20

Forza Horizon 4 Porsche 23 917 20 displayed in garage

Even with a nickname like the "Pink Pig," this German race car sure manages to look pretty sleek, especially given its production year that dates back to 1971. This wide, stubby car is unique in its stature, as well as in its statistics and general traits. This hog demands quite a high asking price, costing a whopping 10 million CR at the Autoshow.

It has a particularly strong launch and acceleration stat, coupled with light weight. Thus, it's best designed to handle the summer, when the roads tend to be lacking slippage from rain, slush, or snow. Drivers should avoid Spring, as the low-slung, lightweight nature of the car is not ideal for the deep streams and rushing waters.

7 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale

Forza Horizon 4 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale side view on gravel near house

This mid-engined sports car from Italy is a true classic, as its sky-high price tag of 10 million might illustrate.

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Being as lightweight as it is, and a bit poor in the handling and breaking department, flying around the snowy streets in winter isn't really a good idea. Its stellar launch and 6-speed transmission, however, makes it a great option for street and drag races in the summer, when the roads are most likely to be dry.

6 Aston Martin DBR1

Forza Horizon 4 Aston Martin DBR1 head on racetrack

Another luxury item at 10 million, this novelty Aston Martin from 1958 manages to be more of a cool collector's item than an efficient ride or powerhouse. It's particularly thrilling for old school fans of James Bond.

This thing can be deceptively speedy when upgraded. However, its tepid stats elsewhere mean that summer driving is what suits it best — particularly when flying across straightaways.

5 Auto Union Type D

Forza Horizon 4 Auto Union Type D driving through wet racetrack up close

This 1939 antique from Germany is quite unique, and not just when it comes to its appearance, which tends to resemble a retro rocketship more than a car. It's incredibly slim and tiny as a whole, but it weighs quite a bit for its size at over 2800 lbs. This gives it some nice maneuverability and allows it to handle those rougher, muddier roads.

Thus, autumn tends to be the most optimal time to dust off this classic, as it can dodge those pesky bales of hay relatively simply too. Its breakneck speeds can also allow it to power through the many rough patches when offroading during this season.

4 Bentley 4-1/2 Liter Supercharged

Forza Horizon 4 Bentley 4 12 Liter Supercharged turning near mansion

This one is a significant score in the form of a Barn Find, which triggers after purchasing the Bamburgh Castle. It's a lofty but worthy investment, as the UK classic holds the maximum value of current FH4 cars at 10 million. This car is really more for show than anything else. It should serve to impress quite a few players when partaking in online events.

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As a side note, it can also be a surprisingly effective offensive beast in online skirmishes like Survival, given how heavy it is. Specifically, the Bentley Supercharged weighs a hefty 4395 lbs. This makes it ideal in powering through the rougher roads and muddiness of fall, especially given its solid launch.

3 Ferrari 250 GTO

Forza Horizon 4 Ferrari 250 GTO three quarters view driving ahead on road with trees in distance

Not surprisingly, this classic Ferrari costs a pretty penny. Still, some might be surprised that the '62 vehicle also ties for the title of "most expensive car in the game."

This car very much excels in speed and is above-average in launch, meaning that it's mostly designed for fairly straight racing. Thus, summer is its best bet, though it's also solid enough in at least some of the varied conditions of spring. Just don't go flying around in the rain, as its handling and braking aren't particularly great.

2 Jaguar D-Type

Forza Horizon 4 Jaguar D-Type speeding down road towards forest

This classic race car isn't really equipped to brave the elements, with its poor statistics outside of speed and its small, narrow build. This means autumn and winter are typically no-goes, while spring is hit and miss. Summer racing is really where this thing thrives, and even then it's not really advised to go careening through bumpy offroad terrain.

Beyond the sheer novelty of the vehicle, the value of its 10 million CR price can mainly be traced to its aerodynamic build and speed, which tops off at 170 mph.

1 Maserati 8CTF

Forza Horizon 4 Maserati 8CTF dspeeding across road

Antiques can often be expensive, as this vintage race car illustrates — with an asking price that ties the most expensive cars in the game. It can be quite the hazard in the spring with its extremely light weight and low-slung build. However, its usefulness is propelled in summer thanks to its great launch and speed.

Players can usually get away with some effective autumn driving in this thing as well. The lack of a top will certainly allow one to better appreciate the colorful foliage.

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