The Short Answer
If you just want the names: buy the Cartuccia GT for pure standard-car speed, the BF Weevil Custom for speed per dollar, and the Banshee GTS if you play on a platform with HSW and want the fastest thing on four wheels.
Key Takeaways
- Fastest standard car: Grotti Cartuccia GT, 139.00 mph, GTA$2,395,000.
- Fastest HSW car: Bravado Banshee GTS, 172.50 mph, GTA$1,989,500 plus GTA$1,900,000 for the conversion.
- Best value at the top: BF Weevil Custom, 137.50 mph for GTA$980,000.
- Top speed is not lap speed. The Progen Emerus, not the Cartuccia, leads regular circuit lap times.
- HSW upgrades exist only on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC Enhanced.
- Rocket-boost and arena cars post higher numbers but sit outside the normal rankings.
1. How These Speeds Were Tested
GTA Online’s own stat bars are a rough guide at best, so the community long ago settled on a better method. Testers such as Broughy1322 fully upgrade each car, then drive it on a long, flat straight and record the true top speed once it stops climbing.
The rankings here follow GTABase’s October and November 2026 lists, which are built on that tested data. Cars are fully upgraded with standard performance parts unless the list says otherwise.
Two things are deliberately kept out of the main ranking. Cars that need a rocket boost to reach their number, and the arena variants with boost tricks, are covered separately further down, because they do not behave like normal cars in normal races.
Lap times are a different test again. A car can be mighty in a straight line and still lose on a twisty circuit, which is why Part 4 exists.
2. The Fastest Standard Cars, Ranked
Tenth to first, these are the fastest cars you can buy and upgrade the ordinary way, with no HSW conversion involved.
10. Dewbauchee Rapid GT X — 132.25 mph, GTA$2,705,500. A recent sports car that makes the list on speed alone, though cheaper cars above it do more.
9. Vapid FMJ MK V — 133.50 mph, GTA$2,965,000. A supercar that pairs its top speed with one of the best lap times in the game, as Part 4 explains.
8. Invetero Coquette D10 Pursuit — 133.75 mph, GTA$5,620,000. The pursuit version of the D10 is quick, but it is the most expensive car on this list by a wide margin.
7. Grotti Itali RSX — 134.50 mph, GTA$3,465,000. A long-time favourite that still holds a top-ten place years after release.
6. Ocelot Pariah — 136.00 mph, GTA$1,420,000. The Pariah was the speed king of its era and remains the benchmark every new sports car is judged against. At its price, it is still a sensible buy.
5. Progen Luiva — 136.25 mph, GTA$2,697,500. Just edges out the Pariah, at nearly twice the money.
4. BF Weevil Custom — 137.50 mph, GTA$980,000. The shock entry. A hot-rod conversion of a humble compact that outruns supercars costing three times as much, and the best speed-per-dollar deal in the game.
3. Bravado Banshee GTS — 138.00 mph, GTA$1,989,500. Third here in standard form, and first overall once HSW enters the picture in Part 3.
2. Grotti Veleno GT — 138.75 mph, GTA$3,090,000. One of the two new Grotti GT cars that arrived with The Kortz Center Heist update in July 2026.
1. Grotti Cartuccia GT — 139.00 mph, GTA$2,395,000. The current champion. The Cartuccia GT launched alongside the Veleno GT in The Kortz Center Heist update and took the standard-car crown on tested speed.
A word of caution before you spend: this ranking is a snapshot. New cars arrive with most major updates, and any one of them can shuffle the order. Prices also change — Rockstar adjusted many vehicle prices in May 2026 — so check the in-game stores before committing millions.
3. HSW: The Faster Tier
Hao’s Special Works, run from the LS Car Meet, is a second, much more extreme tier of upgrades. An HSW conversion is not a small tune: it rebuilds the car and adds performance no standard upgrade can match.
To unlock it, you need LS Car Meet membership and to complete Hao’s introductory call and time trial. After that, eligible cars can be converted for a fee on top of the purchase price.
The catch is platforms. HSW exists only on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC Enhanced, which gained it in March 2025. On PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the standard ranking in Part 2 is the whole story.
The fastest HSW cars, tested:
- Bravado Banshee GTS — 172.50 mph. GTA$1,989,500 for the car plus GTA$1,900,000 for the conversion.
- Grotti Stinger TT — 168.50 mph. GTA$2,380,000 plus GTA$1,418,000.
- Declasse Tampa GT — 166.00 mph. GTA$1,311,000 plus GTA$1,400,000.
- Grotti Veleno GT — 164.00 mph. The standard-list runner-up jumps to 164 mph with a GTA$1,795,500 conversion.
- Übermacht Niobe — 159.50 mph. GTA$1,880,000 plus GTA$1,800,000.
- Declasse Vigero ZX — 158.00 mph. GTA$1,947,000 plus a comparatively cheap GTA$550,000 conversion.
- Karin S95 — 156.50 mph. Returning players from the older consoles received this car free, and its conversion costs GTA$525,000.
Two fair warnings. First, race hosts can disable HSW in race lobbies, so an HSW car is not a guaranteed win. Second, the total bills are steep: a converted Banshee GTS costs close to GTA$3.9 million before ordinary upgrades.
If you enjoy this depth of tuning, it is worth knowing what the next game is planning for its mod shops — our guide to how vehicle customization works in GTA 6 covers what has been shown so far.
4. Top Speed Is Not Lap Speed
Most races are won in corners, not on straights. When the same testers measure lap times on a regular circuit, the order changes.
The Progen Emerus leads the standard lap-time table at 0:57.624, despite not appearing in the top-speed top ten at all. The FMJ MK V is close behind at 0:57.774, which makes it arguably the best all-round racer you can buy: top-three pace on a circuit and 133.50 mph in a straight line.
In HSW form the FMJ MK V also sets the fastest lap, at 0:54.704. So if your goal is winning races rather than winning arguments, the Emerus and the FMJ MK V deserve your money before the straight-line champions.
This is also why “fastest” lists should always say which test they mean. The honest answer to “what is the fastest car?” is “at what?”
5. The Odd Ones Out
Two groups of vehicles post bigger numbers than anything above, and both come with asterisks.
The Benefactor Vigilante reaches 146.75 mph, but only with its rocket boost engaged. Between boosts it is an ordinary, heavy car, and it cannot enter standard races. The Arena War ZR380 variants reach around 142 mph using their own boost setups, in cars built for the arena rather than the street.
Neither is cheating, and both are fun. They are simply answering a different question, so they sit outside the main ranking. If your only goal is the biggest number on a speed trap, the Vigilante is your car.
6. Which Fast Car Should You Actually Buy?
Start with your platform. On PS5, Xbox Series X|S or PC Enhanced, the Banshee GTS is the one car that tops both lists: third as a standard car, first with HSW. Buy it, enjoy it standard, and convert it when you can afford to.
On a budget, the Weevil Custom is unbeatable value at GTA$980,000, and the Pariah at GTA$1,420,000 remains a complete package of speed, handling and price. For racing, skip both and buy the Emerus or FMJ MK V.
However you fund the garage, fund it honestly. There is no shortcut code waiting for you — our explainer on why there is no money cheat in GTA games covers why Rockstar keeps it that way — so these cars are bought with earned money, and the expensive ones are worth planning for.
It is also worth asking how long you will keep them. If you are wondering whether your collection follows you into the next era, read will GTA Online progress carry over to GTA 6 before spending eight figures on a garage.
And if straight-line speed is your thing, the future looks bright: what vehicles are confirmed in GTA 6 lists the cars already seen in Leonida, while is there racing in GTA 6 looks at whether organised racing returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest car in GTA Online?
The Grotti Cartuccia GT is the fastest standard car at a tested 139.00 mph. With HSW upgrades, the Bravado Banshee GTS is fastest overall at 172.50 mph.
What is the fastest HSW car in GTA Online?
The Bravado Banshee GTS, tested at 172.50 mph after its HSW conversion. The car costs GTA$1,989,500 and the conversion adds GTA$1,900,000.
Is the Ocelot Pariah still worth buying?
Yes. At 136.00 mph and GTA$1,420,000 it is no longer the outright king, but it remains one of the best all-round sports cars for its price.
What is the cheapest truly fast car?
The BF Weevil Custom. At GTA$980,000 it tests at 137.50 mph, faster than supercars costing three times as much.
Do HSW upgrades work on PS4 or Xbox One?
No. HSW is only available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC Enhanced. Older consoles use the standard upgrades only.
Is the Vigilante faster than the Cartuccia GT?
On boost, yes: 146.75 mph. But the boost is temporary, the car is heavy between boosts, and it cannot enter standard races, so it sits outside the main ranking.
Which fast car is best for races?
For lap time, the Progen Emerus leads standard cars and the HSW FMJ MK V leads overall. Top speed alone does not win twisty races.
How do I unlock HSW upgrades?
Join the LS Car Meet, take Hao’s introductory call and complete his time trial. Eligible cars can then be converted at Hao’s workshop inside the meet.
Can race hosts ban HSW cars?
Yes. Hosts can disable HSW performance upgrades in race settings, which levels the field back to standard-car pace.
Will these rankings change?
Almost certainly. New cars arrive with major updates and Rockstar periodically adjusts prices, including a broad adjustment in May 2026. Treat this list as current at the time of writing.
The Bottom Line
For a headline number, it is the Banshee GTS with HSW at 172.50 mph. For a standard car, it is the Cartuccia GT at 139 mph. And for most players, the smartest money is the Weevil Custom or the Pariah: nearly all of the speed, a fraction of the price, and fast on every platform.
