It's not that speed is everything in Cyberpunk 2077. There are turns, dunes, crashes, and other hazards and features that make it so the world is rarely just a straightforward drag race. But as players learn how driving works, perfect the controls, and figure out how to avoid obstacles, they find themselves challenging their first assertion. Speed actually is everything in Night City, it's the difference between getting caught and getting away.
So don't settle for a car that is slow but claims to handle better or have better shocks. Gamers have learned to make up the difference in categories like this, but top speed has no substitute in Cyberpunk 2077; either a car can or it can't. Clunkers sneak into shops and price themselves high, even though hard-earned eddies are tough to come by. Don't part with cash unless it's absolutely necessary. Many of these fine speedsters can be found in the world, further saving V from financial strain. So buckle up and prepare to ready, set, go!
Updated on July 25th, 2023 by Hodey Johns: Cyberpunk 2077 has received many updates since its release. Most of the work has gone into fixing the broken game and driving was a huge part of that. Now that driving is in a serviceable state, players now have a chance to hop in vehicles and put them through the motions. In addition to these updates, the cars themselves have gone through price changes as the developers reassessed the market. Finally, three new cars have been added to this list since, after a certain point, the extra top speed is tough to maintain, so player preference for which fast car they want to drive can and should be met with a selection on this list.
14 Quadra Turbo-R 740 - 173 MPH
This list is dominated by the Quadra cars as the manufacturer loves speed. Though this may be "slower" than most of their other vehicles, it's still one of the fastest commercial vehicles on the road. The retro style is no accident as the car is part of Quadra's history to compete.
Visit Wakako Okada in Charter Hill and he'll give one up for sale at $69,000. Before hopping in, gamers should know that the car's description says it's "ready to buck unskilled drivers right out of the saddle" and that is not an exaggeration. It requires an expert to handle it.
13 Archer Quartz "Bandit" - 175 MPH
Archer only has one car on this list and the rationale makes sense. The Archer Quartz "Bandit" is specifically modified to be a drag car. Their other models are fancier and sleeker-looking but this is the one that got the stronger engine of the bunch.
V can buy this car from Dakota Nash in the Badlands for $69,000 but can also get it for free from Rogue when deciding to let Nash go. With the best assault rifle build, it's quite fun to hop into this car and race home to V's apartment.
12 Thorton Galena “Gecko” - 180 MPH
The primary reason to buy the "Gecko" is not its blazing fast top speed but how well it handles on the dunes. In areas of low traction, this thing actually has remarkable gripping, allowing players to turn even while moving very quickly.
The Thorton Galena “Gecko” is available for purchase from Dakota Smith in the Badlands for $41,000. For gamers using the best katana build, buy this to get really close to opponents in the Badlands and then hop out and start slicing.
11 Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3X - 181 MPH
If gamers want to make a name for themselves, it's better to show up to the tune of the noise generated by the fastest motorcycle in the game. The best gunslinger build loves to use this bike as it allows V to enter and exit quickly.
The Kusanagi CT-3X is the most expensive motorcycle as well, totaling $58,000, but considering that this is about one-third of the cost of cars that have similar specs, it's a bargain. V won't be helping neighbors get a lift to the airport anytime soon with it, but that probably won't come up in any future DLC.
10 Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech/Quadra Type-66 640 TS/Quadra Type-66 "Jen Rowley" - 182 MPH
Among the many pro tips players will get from the experts, finding themselves a fast car is one of the most cherished pieces of advice. At 10th place, there is a three-way tie. Unsurprisingly all three cars are made by the same manufacturer.
The Turbo-R V-Tech is a reward for completing the Life's Work gig (players will recognize this as the car from the trailers). The Type-66 640 TS and the "Jen Rowley" can be purchased for $58,000 apiece. Players can also get the Quadra Type-66 640 TS for free when completing 'Gas Gas Gas' after finishing all the gigs offered by Dino Dinovic
9 Quadra Type-66 "Cthulhu" - 185 MPH
Named after the legendary creature, the Cthulhu performs as fearsomely as one would expect. It runs ferociously and anybody who drives on the same road will hear it long before they see it.
The Cthulhu can be purchased for $76,000 and gamers might earn lots of money quickly to save up for it but save the cash. If V chooses to save Sampson after the 'The Beast in Me' gig, Claire will hook players up with one of these with no strings attached.
8 Quadra Type-66 Avenger - 185 MPH
If gamers need to be expeditious and thrifty to save up for the best cyberware upgrades, consider taking the Avenger to make the drive; it's a sports car with the horsepower of a hypercar.
The only way to get ahold of it is to buy it outright. At $75,000, it's a great bargain, there is some cosmetic rust on the front bumper, but V is getting a great deal because it still drives like it's in mint condition.
7 Mizutani Shion MZ2 - 185 MPH
The Shion MZ2 is classified as a sports coupe, but the decals tell the real story. This is a street racing car through and through, the sound of the engine makes that clear and, at 185 MPH, V will be a blur against any pedestrian vehicle that tries to keep up.
V's only option to own the vehicle legally and permanently is to shell out $57,000.
But if V is looking to impress everyone, consider bringing this beauty to the camera shoot. Or, if people still aren't impressed, show them why the best shotgun build is so lethal.
6 Herrera Outlaw GTS - 186 MPH
It was only a matter of time until an actual hypercar showed up on this list. These cars are designed with speed in mind. The brushed metal on the Outlaw GTS and deep blue exterior will make V a legend in Night City and will take V far away quickly to score headshots with the best sniper build.
The Outlaw GTS is the least expensive of the three purchasable hypercars in the game. It'll set V back $92,000, but considering the others go for around $200,000, players on a budget will want to give this some serious consideration if they plan on owning a hypercar before all is said and done.
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4 Quadra Type-66 "Javelina" - 189 MPH
On the sand dunes, traction is key. The Quadra Type-66 "Javelina" gets it done at ridiculous speed. Getting hit by this at full speed doesn't leave much of the enemy left. Unless the DLC builds Night City out to the Badlands, there will always be a place for an offroad vehicle.
It's $99,000 to purchase this "sports" car. The "sports" is in quotes because while it's technically a luxury vehicle, it was truly invented to surf the dunes and get some serious air. If speed is important but gamers plan on doing some offroading as well, then this is the car for them.
3 Rayfield Aerondight S9 "Guinevere" - 190 MPH
This is the second of the three hypercars and it's got more hype around it than any other car in the game. According to the description, the value of the vehicle exceeds the GDP of several small countries.
But that's where the bad news comes in. V can make everyone green with envy but only after first becoming green with cash.
It costs $155,000, making it the most expensive car in the game.
2 Mizutani Shion "Coyote" - 199 MPH
The Coyote looks ready to race and looks, in this case, are not deceiving. It's the second-fastest car in the game and the fastest among standard vehicles that aren't considered hypercars. The spoiler and tires are impressive, but the real feature here is privacy. All windows completely block passersby from peeking into the car from any angle.
Best of all, while the car is for sale at $77,000, V can get this at no charge except for labor. It's the reward for completing the appropriately named side gig Queen of the Highway, so long as V chooses not to betray Panam during the mission.
1 Rayfield Caliburn - 211 MPH
The fastest car in the game is also the only car that can break 200 MPH. With a 211 MPH top speed, it's a full 12 MPH faster than the runner-up. The Caliburn is a hypercar designed to surpass all limitations and it succeeds at doing just that.
It's for sale at a steep $127,000, but the best news is yet to come. It can be found and recommissioned to V's ownership for absolutely free. Head to the mines in the desert after midnight (they're locked up during the day) and look for a shipping container. Crack it open and the player has access to this jet-black speedster for the rest of the game.
Cyberpunk 2077 is available for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PC.