The briefing
Use the individual database records alongside this guide to check the relevant edition, prerequisites and completion targets. A location, vehicle or activity can have different conditions in Story Mode and GTA Online.
The Story Mode list ranks 50 cars by tested maximum speed with upgrades. Its leading entries include the Z-Type and Adder, while familiar sports and supercars fill the rest of the comparison. The guide notes that single-player vehicle additions stopped after Ill-Gotten Gains Part 2 in July 2015.
That makes edition and mode an essential first filter. A recent Online car cannot be assumed to appear in Story Mode, and an HSW variant should not be mixed into an ordinary single-player ranking. Maximum speed also differs from circuit pace: a long straight rewards one type of performance, while braking and cornering matter more on a technical route. Compare matching upgrade conditions and use individual vehicle pages for prices and acquisition details.
Maps & reference images
Sources & further reading
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