The fastest car in GTA Online right now is the Grotti Cartuccia GT at a tested 139 mph, which recently dethroned the long-reigning Ocelot Pariah (136 mph). On Enhanced platforms the story changes: HSW upgrades push the Bravado Banshee GTS to a record 172.5 mph, far beyond anything a standard car can reach. Pick based on your platform — the best car on old-gen is not the best on PS5, Xbox Series X|S or PC Enhanced.
Below are the fastest and best cars in GTA Online as of September 2026, ranked by community-tested top speed, with class and what each is good for. Top speeds are the tested figures the community records lap by lap and can shift with each Rockstar update, so treat them as a current snapshot.
Fastest cars in GTA Online by top speed
Standard (non-HSW) top speeds, tested as of September 2026. HSW-upgraded speeds on Enhanced platforms are much higher and noted where relevant.
| # | Car | Class | Top speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grotti Cartuccia GT | Super | 139.00 mph | New fastest car in the game |
| 2 | Bravado Banshee GTS | Sports | 138.00 mph | 172.5 mph with HSW — fastest on Enhanced |
| 3 | BF Weevil Custom | Sports | 137.50 mph | Cheapest way to reach top-tier speed |
| 4 | Progen Luiva | Super | 136.25 mph | New super with elite pace |
| 5 | Ocelot Pariah | Sports | 136.00 mph | The long-time king; still elite for races |
| 6 | Grotti Itali RSX | Sports | 134.50 mph | Best all-round race car for handling |
The three cars to buy first
One outright fastest, one Enhanced-platform monster, one budget pick that still competes at the top.
Fastest
Best HSW
Best value
Fast cars are not cheap, so it helps to have a steady income first — our guide to the best ways to make money in GTA 5 ranks 16 methods by dollars per hour so you can afford the garage. GTA remains one of the biggest games ever made, as our best-selling video games of all time list shows.
Best car for each need
Top speed is not everything. Handling, price and platform all matter depending on how you play.
| You want… | Best pick |
|---|---|
| Fastest overall (standard) | Grotti Cartuccia GT |
| Fastest on Enhanced (HSW) | Bravado Banshee GTS |
| Best all-round race car | Grotti Itali RSX |
| Best value for the speed | BF Weevil Custom |
| Proven race staple | Ocelot Pariah |
| Newest super to chase | Progen Luiva |
GTA Online is free to keep playing once you own GTA 5, and the wider free scene is worth a look too — see our best free PC games in 2026. Because Rockstar tweaks handling and adds cars with each update, check the tested top-speed charts again after any major drop.
