Fastest Cars in GTA San Andreas: Top 10 Ranked with Exact Map Locations

Speed is king across the highways and mountain switchbacks of San Andreas. Whether you need a lightning-fast getaway vehicle to outrun a 5-star police pursuit, a precision-handling sports coupe to win street races in San Fierro, or a sleek exotic to cruise down the Las Venturas Strip, driving the right automobile makes all the difference.

Below is the definitive, performance-tested ranking of the top 10 fastest cars in GTA San Andreas, complete with top speeds, handling evaluations, custom tuning compatibility, and exact static map spawn coordinates where you can steal them right now for free.

Top 10 Fastest Cars: Official Performance Comparison

1. Infernus (Top Speed: 150 mph / 240 km/h)

Based heavily on the real-world Honda NSX and Cizeta-Moroder V16T, the Infernus is the undisputed champion of land speed in San Andreas. With all-wheel drive, lightning-fast acceleration, and a low center of gravity, it handles tight highway corners at maximum throttle without losing traction.

• Exact Map Spawn Locations:
  • Paradiso, San Fierro: Parked in the driveway of a hillside modern house directly south of the Gant Bridge.
  • Downtown Los Santos: Parked outside the modern apartment towers during late evenings.
  • Prickle Pine, Las Venturas: Parked in residential driveways near the Yellow Bell Golf Course.
• Pro Tip: Adding 10x Nitrous at TransFender gives the Infernus an unmatched boost that can clear massive river gaps on broken bridges.

2. Turismo (Top Speed: 149 mph / 240 km/h)

Inspired by the legendary Ferrari F40, the Turismo falls just a fraction behind the Infernus in raw top speed, but many competitive players consider it the superior racing machine due to its extreme downforce.

• Exact Map Spawn Locations:
  • Old Venturas Strip, Las Venturas: Frequently spawns driving along the central neon boulevard or parked outside The Camel's Toe casino.
  • Bandito Challenge: Always unlocked at the street race marker outside the 24/7 in Red County once street racing is unlocked.
• Handling Note: The front splitter is extremely low. Avoid hitting high sidewalk curbs at top speed, as clipping edges can launch the car into a roll.

3. Cheetah (Top Speed: 143 mph / 230 km/h)

Modeled after the Ferrari Testarossa, the Cheetah is famous for having the flattest suspension and widest wheelbase in the sports class. It virtually never flips over, making it the safest vehicle for high-speed police evasions.

• Exact Map Spawn Locations:
  • Paradiso, San Fierro: Parked curbside on the winding uphill street leading to the mansion district.
  • Rodeo, Los Santos: Parked outside the luxury designer boutique clothing stores.

4. Bullet (Top Speed: 143 mph / 230 km/h)

The classic American supercar modeled after the Ford GT40. The Bullet features a rear mid-engine layout, distinct twin racing stripes across its hood and roof, and rapid throttle response.

Top Speed: 143 mph

• Exact Map Spawn Locations:
  • Burger Shot, Juniper Hill (San Fierro): Parked right in the fast-food parking lot behind the drive-thru window.
  • Driving School Reward: Permanently parked outside the Doherty Driving School once you earn at least all Silver medals.
  • The Strip, Las Venturas: Frequently driven by high-income pedestrians in northern Las Venturas.

5. Banshee (Top Speed: 124 mph / 200 km/h)

An iconic staple of the Grand Theft Auto franchise modeled after the Dodge Viper RT/10. The Banshee is available as both a hardtop coupe and an open-air convertible with a long front hood.

• Exact Map Spawn Locations:
  • Garcia, San Fierro: Parked in the driveway of the house right next to Cobra Marital Arts gym.
  • Come-A-Lot, Las Venturas: Parked in the casino resort guest lot.
• Handling Warning: Extreme rear-wheel torque means slamming the gas pedal from a standstill will cause dramatic tire spin and fish-tailing. Modulate your acceleration gently off the line.

6. ZR-350 (Top Speed: 124 mph / 200 km/h)

The tuner community's favorite drift car, based on the Mazda RX-7 FD with signature pop-up headlights. The ZR-350 is the most agile sports coupe in urban alleys, sliding cleanly around 90-degree street corners.

• Exact Map Spawn Locations:
  • Clown's Pocket, Las Venturas: Parked in the casino valet parking row.
  • Downtown Financial, San Fierro: Parked in underground parking garages.

7. Comet (Top Speed: 124 mph / 200 km/h)

Modeled after the classic Porsche 911 Targa. The Comet features all-wheel drive, giving it instant grip and zero wheelspin during standing starts.

• Exact Map Spawn Locations:
  • Avispa Country Club, San Fierro: Parked in the country club tennis court lot.
  • The Camel's Toe, Las Venturas: Parked in VIP bays.

8. Super GT (Top Speed: 124 mph / 200 km/h)

An exotic grand tourer blending styling from the Mitsubishi 3000GT and Aston Martin DB7. While extremely fast in a straight line, it possesses sensitive handling and a tendency to snap oversteer under hard braking.

• Exact Map Spawn Locations:
  • Driving School Reward: Unlocked permanently outside the San Fierro Driving School after scoring all 100% Gold medals.
  • Redsands East, Las Venturas: Driven along street intersections during clear weather.

9. Buffalo (Top Speed: 124 mph / 200 km/h)

A heavy muscle car with modern sports car acceleration, modeled after the third-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Unlike lighter supercars, the Buffalo has immense mass, allowing it to ram through police roadblocks without spinning out.

• Exact Map Spawn Locations:
  • Catalina's Hideout, Fern Ridge (Red County): Parked permanently outside Catalina's wooden cabin during the countryside storyline.

10. Phoenix (Top Speed: 121 mph / 195 km/h)

The rarest muscle car in the entire game, inspired by the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Features a massive hood scoop and high-velocity exhaust note.

• How to Obtain the Phoenix: The Phoenix almost never spawns in natural traffic. The easiest way to steal one is during the San Fierro street race "San Fierro Hills": fail the race deliberately, jack the Phoenix driven by your rival competitor, and park it in your Doherty safehouse garage!

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