What is Street Racing
Street Racing in GTA V Online are racing modes in which racers compete against each other in head-to-head racing mainly on the streets of Los Santos, these street races come in many forms: Pursuit races, Tuner races, Community races, Premium Time Trial, Impromptu races and the newly added Drift races.
Why is it important to win street races
The main thing players get from winning street races is more cash earned and when doing Tuner races, LS Car meet level will slowly increase which players can then use to unlock various features: new vehicle rims, vehicle discounts, and the ability to take over the entire LS Car Meet for private showcases for your crew members or friends.
What are the best Street Racing Cars
In GTA Online, there are about 93% of cars that players can use in street races but there are only a few that will get you race wins in their respective class, for the muscle class, the best streetcar will be the weevil custom and for the motorcycle class it will be The Shitzu Hakuchou Drag. What makes these cars the best for street racing is their top speed that beats out all others in their class, for racing having the number one car in each car class is the first step to winning races.
10. BF Weevil Custom (Good)
Amazing Machine for the muscle class
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The BF Weevil Custom is a two-door hotrod based on the VW Beetle Rat Rod and was released with the continuation of The Criminal Enterprises update back on July 26, 2022. The BF Weevil Custom is the fastest muscle car when HSW (Hao’s Special Works) vehicles are disabled prior to race launch, when HSW is enabled the Weevil Custom becomes the fourth fastest for the muscle class.
What we love about it
Not only is the BF Weevil Custom the best choice for old school races due to its amazing top-end and quick learning curve, but it is loved by many due to its heavy inspiration from the iconic movie franchise Mad Max. The Weevil Custom shows this representation really well by having custom liveries and custom roof additions that players can access at Benny's Original Motor Works located in the heart of Los Santos.
BF Weevil Custom stats:
- Around Cutting Corners GP (Lap Track), The BF Weevil Custom has an impressive lap time of 1:05.365 putting it in 4th for the Muscle Class.
- The Top speed will max out at a whopping 137.5 mph, this is 1.5 mph faster than the Pariah, the previous fastest sports car.
- Drivetrain- RWD
How to Get the BF Weevil Custom
The BF Weevil Custom can be bought for $1,850,000 (W/ Trade Price: $1,632,000) on Benny’s Original Motor Works website.
9. Ubermacht Sentinel XS HSW (Good)
Best in its class
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What is the Ubermacht Sentinel XS (HSW)
The Ubermacht Sentinel XS (HSW) is the first HSW vehicle on this list but the second of The Criminal Enterprises update. The Sentinel XS is based on the BMW E92 M3 and can be found in the Coupes class, being the only HSW vehicle for the coupes, the Sentinel XS is the number one choice for all new school (HSW Enabled) races as it has excellent top speed and handling.
What we love about it
What makes the Ubermacht Sentinel XS so beloved is that players can simply steal a Sentinel XS off the streets and make it into their own personal vehicle, however HSW upgrades for the best performance will cost you some cash. When turned into the HSW version, the Sentinel XS has many customization options that will surely meet all needs.
Ubermacht Sentinel XS Stats:
- Around Cutting Corners GP (Lap Track), The Ubermacht Sentinel XS (HSW) has a lap time of 1:06.433, putting it in 2nd for the Coupes Class.
- The Top speed will max out at a whopping 137.8 mph, this is on the same pace as the top non-HSW super cars.
- Drive-train – RWD
How to Get the Ubermacht Sentinel XS (HSW)
Players can buy the Ubermacht Sentinel XS for $60,000 from the Southern San Andreas Super Autos website or by stealing it off the streets for free. After making the Sentinel a personal vehicle, players must take it to Hao’s garage at the LS Car Meet to install the HSW upgrades.
8. Maibatsu MonstroCiti (Good)
Jurrasic at home
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What is this Car
The Maibatsu MonstroCiti is the only off road HSW car and is based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Evo. As the only offroad HSW vehicle, the MonstroCiti will be the number one pick for all street races with HSW enabled and when disabled remains competitive as there are limited offroad vehicles. Like all HSW cars, players have a wide variety of options for visual customization when using Hao’s custom garage at the LS Car Meet.
What we love about it
The Maibatsu MonstroCiti has amazing offroad capabilities while having good acceleration and top speed, not many cars in the offroad class can manage offroad terrain as well as the MonstroCiti due to its low offroad traction loss and superb handling capabilities.
Maibatsu MonstroCiti Stats:
- A top speed of 135.8 mph.
- Around Cutting Corners GP, the MonstroCiti has a respectable lap time of 1:00.327.
How to get the Maibatsu MonstroCiti
Players can purchase the Maibatsu MonstroCiti on Southern San Andreas Auto for $1,485,000.
7. Karin Calico GTF (Good)
Solid car for the Tuners
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What is this Car
The Karin Calico is a Tuner class car that is based on the Toyota Celica and was released alongside the Lost Santos Tuners DLC back on July 20, 2021. The Calico is a very fast sports car that will outshine all other Tuners for top speed, making it an ideal choice for all racers.
What we love about it
The Karin Calico GTF being the best for tuners when it comes to top speed is the main reason this car is loved by racers. The Calico has the usual customization option like other vehicles but since it is a tuner specific car, players can use it for Auto Shop heist as players are only able to use personal vehicles of this class.
Karin Calico GTF Stats:
- Around Cutting Corners GP (Lap Track), The Karin Calico GTF has a lap time of 1:03.130.
- The maximum top speed will be 121.3 mph, this speed can be further enhanced when stanced and using low grip tires, this sacrifices handling.
- Drive-train – AWD
How to get the Karin Calico GTF
Players can buy the Karin Calico GTF for $1,995,000 or with the Trade Price of $1,496,250 on the Southern San Andreas Supers Auto website.
6. Dinka Jester RR (Good)
A Beautiful ride
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What is the Dinka Jester RR
The Dinka Jester RR is the second and final Tuner class car on this list and is based on the 2020 Toyota Supra. The Jester RR was also released with the Los Santos Tuners DLC back on July 20, 2021. Being a Supra, Rockstar showed the racing community that they still care about us as they made the Jester RR the best overall Tuner car for both lap time and top speed.
What we love about it
The Dinka Jester RR is based on the long running IRL (In real life) Supra brand that all true car aficionados can appreciate. This isn’t the only upside for the Jester RR, but another is that players can use this vehicle in two separate race classes: the Tuners class and the Sports class.
Dinka Jester RR Stats:
- Around Cutting Corners GP (Lap Track), The Dinka Jester RR has a lap time of 1:04.364.
- The maximum top speed will be 125 mph, this speed can be further enhanced when stanced and using low grip tires, this sacrifices handling.
- Drive-train – RWD
How to get the Dinka Jester RR
Players can buy the Jester RR on Legendary Motorsports for $1,970,000 or with the Trade Price: $1,477,500.
5. Penaud La Coureuse (Great)
Beautiful Machine
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What is this car
The La Coureuse is an all-electric sports HSW car based on the Renault R5 Turbo 3E which was released alongside the Mercenaries DLC on April 7, 2023. The La Coureuse, like all electric vehicles in GTA Online, has an amazing 0-60 takeoff that when used in races will catapult racers to the top spot within seconds.
What we love about it
The La Coureuse is so quick around a track with its exceptional handling and grip that it outshines every other sports car in its class for lap time, no old school car can compete with HSW enabled but when disabled, the La Coureuse is still able to keep up with the best in the Sports class.
Penaud La Coureuse Stats:
- A top speed of 142.5 mph.
- Around Cutting Corner GP has a lap time of 1:00.811.
How to get the Penaud La Coureuse
The Penaud La Coureuse can be bought on Legendary Motorsports for $1,990,000 or for free with GTA+.
4. Itali GTO (Great)
One of the Kings
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What is the Itali GTO
The Itali GTO Is a stand-alone sports car that is primarily based off the Ferrari 812 Superfast and was released back on December 26, 2018, for the Arena Wars DLC. The Itali GTO since launch has remained in the top 5 for track time and Top 10 for top speed, this is a huge accomplishment for a 5-year-old sports car.
What we love about it
Not only is the Itali GTA based on a beautiful Ferrari, but it also performs spectacularly since Rockstar fixed the advanced Handling Flags that would make driving certain cars unbearable due to how fast they would go over bumps. With this fix the Itali GTO now provides a much better driving experience that all racers will enjoy.
Itali GTO Stats:
- Around Cutting Corners GP, The Itali GTO has an impressive lap time of 0:59.727 that puts it at the number one spot when HSW is disabled (Old School)
- The Itali GTO has a top speed of 127.8 mph.
- Drive-train – AWD
How to get the Itali GTO
The Itali GTO can be bought on Legendary Motorsports for $1,965,000.
3. Ocelot Pariah (Great)
Best Non-HSW Vehicle in the game
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What is the Ocelot Pariah
The Ocelot Pariah is a high-end sports car that is based on the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato and was released with the Doomsday Heist DLC back on December 12, 2017. Since the release of the Pariah, it has continued to hold the number one spot for top speed in the sports class and still to this day when old school sports cars are being used.
What we love about it
The Ocelot Pariah being the fastest old school sports car that is still reasonably priced is something that is extremely hard to come by with the recent inflation of GTA Online. The value the Pariah brings to Online speaks for itself and will go down in GTA History as the best sports car in the game.
Ocelot Pariah Stats:
- Around Cutting Corners GP, The Ocelot Pariah has a lap time of 1:00.828 putting it at 2nd for the sports class.
- The Ocelot Pariah has a top speed of 136 mph
- Drivetrain- AWD
How to get the Ocelot Pariah
Players can buy the Ocelot Pariah on Legendary Motorsports for $1,420,000.
2. Karin S95 (Great)
Amazing Machine to Race with
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What is the Karin S95
The Karin S95 is an HSW sports car that is based on the Toyota 86 that is the best HSW sports car for lap time in the entire game, the S95 handling is perfect for all custom and rockstar made racetracks with relative ease making it the number one choice for players looking to race a well-controlled new school sports car.
What we love about it
The Karin S95 has amazing top speed, handling, traction, and customization that will fit all GTA Online playstyles. When purchased and fully upgraded, players will quickly notice how superior the driving experience is in comparison to the other sports cars, HSW included. The S95 handles bumps and jumps so well it would be quite difficult to mess them up.
Karin S95 Stats:
- Top speed of 155.5 mph when HSW is Enabled
- Around Cutting Corners GP, the Karin S95 has the second-best lap time in sports with a 0:59.925 lap time.
- Drive-train - RWD
How to get the Karin S95
GTA Online players can purchase the Karin S95 on Southern San Andreas Auto for $1,995,000 or for free if you are a returning GTA Online player.
1. Shitzu Hakuchou Drag (superb)
Perfect Machine
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What is the Shitzu Hakuchou Drag
The Hakuchou Drag is the only HSW Motorcycle in the entire game and is hands down the best vehicle players can use in any Bike race. The Hakuchou Drag with and without HSW modifications remains the fastest bike in the game for top speed and lap time and now that Rockstar gave it HSW mods, it will forever be the King of Motorcycle.
What we love about it
The Hakuchou Drag has the best takeoff in GTA Online with it taking on average about 5-15 seconds to reach its max speed, having such a quick acceleration will serve players quite well in all aspects of play in and out of street racing.
Hakuchou Drag Stats:
- A top speed of 157.5 mph.
- Around Cutting Corners GP, the Shitzu Hakuchou Drag has an impressive lap time of 0:53.186.
- Drivetrain- RWD
How to get the Shitzu Hakuchou Drag
GTA Online players can buy the Hakuchou Drag on Legendary Motorsports website for $976,000 and then upgrade at the LS Car Meet (HSW) for an additional $1,450,000.
