What Is the Fastest Car in GTA 5 Right Now?

[marcowayne]

With all the updates and DLCs, I’m confused about the fastest car in gta 5. Which vehicle currently tops the list for top speed or lap times?

 

[TaylorTravels]

If we’re talking pure top speed, the Bravado Banshee GTS takes it for 2025 around 138 mph stock, and if you’re on PS5/Xbox with HSW upgrades, it can hit crazy speeds like 172.5 mph. It’s honestly ridiculous in a straight drag.

 

[AnnP111966]

Yeah, Banshee GTS is the go‑to, but I saw some lists where the Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT edges out slightly on actual performance once HSW is applied and in real race conditions some folks say it’s better all‑around with handling.

 

[Emmawoods]

Quick clarification for OP:
Top speed ≠ fastest lap. Some cars have insane straight‑line speed (like Banshee GTS) but aren’t great around racetracks. Cars like the Deveste Eight and Pariah have better lap times despite lower top speeds.

 

[megamind]

Don’t sleep on the BF Weevil Custom either it’s like the budget fastest car if you don’t have the dough for Banshee. Top speed is just under Banshee but still insane for its price.

 

[captainghost]

So question is there a difference between GTA 5 Online and regular story mode for fastest cars? Like, if I just play single player will it be different? Asking because I don’t do races online.

 

[ethancarter]

It’s essentially the same physics, but people mostly test top speeds in Online because that’s where updates add new cars and mods. The Banshee GTS figures come from Online DLCs too.

 

[jameswill8520]

If you care more about lap times than top speed, some HSW cars like the Weaponized Ignus and Coil Cyclone II have wicked track times even if their peak speed isn’t #1. You’ll beat a Banshee‑only racer on twisty tracks.

 

[rebeccareed]

So for someone who’s new and doesn’t want to spend millions, what’s worth grabbing early for speed? BF Weevil Custom? Pariah?

 

[jimmy]

Yes! The Weevil Custom and Ocelot Pariah are cheap relative to the supercars and still outrun most others. If you get access to HSW parts later, Karin S95 with mods is another cheaper top performer.