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🏎️ Cyberpunk 2077 Cars β€” Tier List & Free Vehicles Guide

Every vehicle in Cyberpunk 2077 ranked by tier, with free car locations, purchase prices and speed comparison. All data updated for patch 2.0 and Phantom Liberty.

Published September 1, 2026 Β· Last updated September 2, 2026

Quick Answer: Best Cars in Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 features over 30 drivable vehicles across hypercars, sports cars, muscle cars, economy runabouts, combat rigs, motorcycles and specialized machines. The Rayfield Caliburn remains the fastest at approximately 195–211 mph, and its free "Murkmobile" variant is obtainable after Ghost Town. For everyday driving, the Quadra Type-66 Javelina and Herrera Outlaw GTS are the community consensus picks for best balance of speed, handling and durability. As of Update 2.3, roughly 27 vehicles can be obtained for free through quests and hidden locations β€” you do not need to spend eddies to build a top-tier garage.

πŸ’‘ Prioritize free cars first β€” especially the Caliburn Murkmobile and Porsche 911 Turbo. They are among the best in the game and cost nothing but quest time.

Complete Vehicle Tier List (Update 2.3)

All vehicles ranked S through D by overall performance (speed, handling, durability and utility). Tier placement considers both raw stats and practical usability in Night City. Weaponized variants are marked with βš”οΈ.

Complete Vehicle Tier List (Update 2.3)
TierVehicleClassTop SpeedAcquisition
SRayfield Caliburn "Murkmobile"Hypercar~211 mphFree β€” Ghost Town + Street Cred 40
SRayfield Caliburn "Mordred" βš”οΈHypercar~211 mphFree β€” Beast in Me + Transmission + Search and Destroy
SRayfield Aerondight "Guinevere"Hypercar~205 mphPurchase β€” Street Cred 40+ (~€$190,000)
SYaiba ARV-Q340 SemimaruHypercar~200 mphUpdate 2.3 β€” purchase or quest
AHerrera Outlaw GTSSports~185 mphPurchase β€” Fixer (~€$122,000)
AHerrera Outlaw "Weiler" βš”οΈSports~185 mphFree β€” Phantom Liberty El Capitan Contracts
AQuadra Type-66 "Javelina"Muscle~180 mphFree β€” Nomad storyline / Purchase
AQuadra Turbo-R V-TechSports~176 mphFree β€” Sex on Wheels gig
AMizutani Shion "Coyote"Sports/Off-road~175 mphFree β€” Queen of the Highway (Panam)
AMizutani Shion MZ-XSports~170 mphPurchase β€” Fixer (~€$68,000)
AQuadra Type-66 "Cthulhu"Muscle~178 mphPurchase β€” Fixer (~€$72,000)
AQuadra Type-66 "Avenger"Muscle~175 mphPurchase β€” Fixer (~€$69,000)
BPorsche 911 II (930) TurboClassic~168 mphFree β€” Chippin' In quest
BArcher Quartz EC-L210Sports~160 mphPurchase β€” Dealer (~€$39,000)
BQuadra Type-66 "Hoon" βš”οΈMuscle~172 mphFree β€” Nomad quest chain
BVillefort Alvarado V4F 5700Economy~140 mphFree β€” Wakako's first gig reward
BThorton Galena "Racer"Economy~135 mphFree β€” hidden garage near No-Tell Motel
BArcher Hella EC-D i360Economy~145 mphStarting vehicle (Act 1)
BDelamoin Cab (various)Special~120 mphFree β€” Epistrophy quest series
CThorton Colby CTH400Truck~120 mphPurchase β€” Fixer (~€$37,000)
CVillefort Columbus V34-M FreightTruck~110 mphPurchase β€” Fixer (~€$33,000)
CMilitech HellhoundCombat~140 mphPurchase β€” Fixer (~€$155,000)
CThorton Galena (base)Economy~125 mphPurchase β€” Dealer (~€$22,000)
CRayfield Caliburn (base)Hypercar~205 mphPurchase (~€$178,000) β€” inferior to free Murkmobile
DArch NazarΓ© "Sapphire"Motorcycle~155 mphPurchase β€” Dealer (~€$21,000)
DArch NazarΓ© (Jackie's)Motorcycle~150 mphFree β€” Story progression (Act 2)
DYaiba Kusanagi CT-3XMotorcycle~165 mphPurchase β€” Dealer (~€$34,000)
DBrennan itsumadeMotorcycle~145 mphPurchase β€” Dealer (~€$25,000)
DYaiba Kusanagi (base)Motorcycle~155 mphPurchase β€” Dealer (~€$27,000)

Free Vehicles: Complete List by Category (Update 2.3)

As of Update 2.3, approximately 27 vehicles can be obtained for free. Organized by acquisition method so you can plan your collection route efficiently.

Free Vehicles: Complete List by Category (Update 2.3)
CategoryVehicleHow to ObtainNotes
Story QuestArcher Hella EC-D i360Starting vehicle (Act 1)V's default car
Story QuestArch NazarΓ© (Jackie's)Story progression (Act 2)Motorcycle β€” Jackie's bike
Story QuestVillefort Alvarado V4F 5700Complete Wakako's first gigEconomy hatchback
Story QuestMizutani Shion "Coyote"Queen of the Highway (Panam)Best off-road sports car
Story QuestThorton Galena "Racer"Hidden garage near No-Tell MotelSurprisingly tunable economy car
Side JobRayfield Caliburn "Murkmobile"Ghost Town + Street Cred 40 β†’ Badlands tunnel⭐ Fastest free hypercar
Side JobQuadra Turbo-R V-TechSex on Wheels gigIconic trailer car
Side JobPorsche 911 II (930) TurboChippin' In (spare or kill Grayson)Johnny Silverhand's car
Side JobRayfield Caliburn "Mordred" βš”οΈBeast in Me + Transmission + Search and DestroyWeaponized hypercar
Side JobQuadra Type-66 "Hoon" βš”οΈNomad quest chainWeaponized, off-road tuned
Side JobDelamoin Cab variants (3+)Complete Epistrophy seriesSentient taxi β€” multiple rewards
Phantom LibertyHerrera Outlaw "Weiler" βš”οΈComplete El Capitan Vehicle Contracts in DogtownWeaponized, exclusive to PL
HiddenThorton Galena "Racer"Hidden garage in BadlandsCheck No-Tell Motel area
πŸ’‘ Weaponized free cars as of Update 2.3: Quadra Type-66 "Hoon", Herrera Outlaw "Weiler" and Rayfield Caliburn "Mordred". These come with built-in mounted weapons and are extremely useful in combat zones.

Purchasable Vehicles by Price (AutoFixer)

The AutoFixer app is the central vehicle shop. Vehicles unlock based on Street Cred level and Fixer gig completion. Listed from cheapest to most expensive. Fixers (Regina, Padre, Dino, Dakota, El Capitan, Mr. Hands) send texts when new inventory arrives.

Purchasable Vehicles by Price (AutoFixer)
Price RangeVehicleClassRecommendation
~€$22,000Thorton Galena (base)EconomyDecent starter, but free alternatives exist
~€$25,000Brennan itsumadeMotorcycleGood budget bike
~€$27,000Yaiba Kusanagi (base)MotorcycleFast budget bike
~€$33,000Villefort Columbus V34-M FreightTruckUtility only β€” not worth it unless you need trucks
~€$34,000Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3XMotorcycleFastest budget bike
~€$37,000Thorton Colby CTH400TruckBetter than Columbus for Badlands
~€$39,000Archer Quartz EC-L210Sports⭐ Best value sports car under €$40K
~€$68,000Mizutani Shion MZ-XSportsGreat handling, good daily driver
~€$69,000Quadra Type-66 "Avenger"MuscleSolid muscle car
~€$72,000Quadra Type-66 "Cthulhu"MuscleBest Quadra under €$100K for pure speed
~€$122,000Herrera Outlaw GTSSports⭐ Best handling in game β€” worth every eddie
~€$155,000Militech HellhoundCombatArmored combat vehicle β€” niche but useful
~€$178,000Rayfield Caliburn (base)HypercarSkip β€” free Murkmobile is identical
~€$190,000Rayfield Aerondight "Guinevere"HypercarCrystalCoat luxury hypercar β€” prestige pick
πŸ’‘ Best value purchases: Archer Quartz EC-L210 (~€$39K) for budget sports driving, and Herrera Outlaw GTS (~€$122K) for best handling in the game. Skip the base Caliburn β€” the free Murkmobile version is functionally identical.

Speed Comparison: All Vehicles Ranked by Top Speed

Top speed matters for open-world sprints across the Badlands, but handling and acceleration are equally important in Night City's dense streets. Here is the definitive ranking.

Speed Comparison: All Vehicles Ranked by Top Speed
RankVehicleTop SpeedClass0-60 FeelNotes
1Rayfield Caliburn (all variants)~211 mphHypercarInstant (AWD)~1660 hp, fastest in game
2Rayfield Aerondight "Guinevere"~205 mphHypercarQuickLuxury, CrystalCoat support
3Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru~200 mphHypercarQuickUpdate 2.3 addition
4Herrera Outlaw GTS / Weiler~185 mphSportsVery quickBest handling, Weiler weaponized
5Quadra Type-66 "Javelina"~180 mphMuscleQuickBest all-rounder, Nomad-tuned
6Quadra Type-66 "Cthulhu"~178 mphMuscleQuickPure speed Quadra
7Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech~176 mphSportsQuickFree, iconic trailer car
8Quadra Type-66 "Avenger"~175 mphMuscleGoodBalanced muscle car
9Mizutani Shion "Coyote"~175 mphSports/Off-roadGoodBest off-road capability
10Quadra Type-66 "Hoon" βš”οΈ~172 mphMuscleGoodWeaponized, off-road
11Mizutani Shion MZ-X~170 mphSportsGoodSmooth handling daily driver
12Porsche 911 II (930) Turbo~168 mphClassicGoodReal-world licensed classic
13Archer Quartz EC-L210~160 mphSportsDecentBest budget sports car
14Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3X~165 mphMotorcycleQuickFastest budget bike
15Arch NazarΓ© "Sapphire"~155 mphMotorcycleDecentStylish cruiser
πŸ’‘ Pure top speed is not everything in Night City. Cars with good cornering (Herrera Outlaw, Mizutani Shion) feel better for daily use in the city's tight streets and frequent turns. Motorcycles filter through traffic faster than any car.

Vehicles by Class: Which Type Fits Your Playstyle?

Cyberpunk 2077 vehicles fall into distinct classes, each with different strengths. Choose based on how you actually drive in Night City.

Vehicles by Class: Which Type Fits Your Playstyle?
ClassStrengthsWeaknessesTop PickRunner-Up
HypercarHighest top speed, best acceleration, prestigeExpensive to buy, fragile in combatCaliburn "Murkmobile" (free!)Aerondight "Guinevere"
SportsBest handling, good speed, agile in trafficLess durable than muscle/trucksHerrera Outlaw GTSMizutani Shion "Coyote"
MuscleBalanced speed + durability, aggressive lookWider body harder in tight alleysQuadra Type-66 "Javelina"Quadra "Cthulhu"
EconomyCheap, fuel-efficient, easy to parkSlow, low combat utilityArcher Quartz EC-L210Archer Hella (free starter)
MotorcycleFastest traffic filtering, smallest hitboxZero armor, rider exposedYaiba Kusanagi CT-3XArch NazarΓ©
CombatArmored, weaponized variants available, tankySlow, poor handling, expensiveMilitech HellhoundQuadra "Hoon" βš”οΈ (free)
TruckHigh durability, good for BadlandsVery slow, cumbersome in cityThorton Colby CTH400Villefort Columbus
SpecialUnique mechanics (Delamoin AI, etc.)Niche utility, not combat-focusedDelamoin Cab (Epistrophy)Porsche 911 (collector)

Vehicle Customization: CrystalCoat, TwinTone & AutoDrive

Updates 2.2 and 2.3 introduced deep visual customization that lets you personalize vehicles beyond stock appearances. These systems also have gameplay utility.

Vehicle Customization: CrystalCoat, TwinTone & AutoDrive
SystemUpdateWhat It DoesGameplay Use
CrystalCoat2.2 (expanded 2.3)Dynamically change paint colors β€” body, headlights, accentsChanging appearance mid-chase can lower police wanted level
TwinTone2.2Scan other vehicles on the road and copy their paint schemesPurely cosmetic β€” but useful for blending in with traffic
AutoDrive2.3 (improved)Enhanced autonomous driving for hands-free navigationUseful for long Badlands drives while managing inventory/map
Vehicle ContractsPL (2.0+)El Capitan contracts in Dogtown unlock exclusive vehiclesEarn weaponized vehicles + eddies through contract chain
πŸ’‘ CrystalCoat has a hidden combat use: if NCPD are chasing you, pull over and change your car's color. The wanted level may reset or drop because they are looking for a different-looking vehicle. Expanded beyond Rayfield-only in Update 2.3.

Practical Tips for Vehicle Collection & Use

Build a complete garage efficiently by understanding the unlock systems and prioritizing the highest-value acquisitions.

  • Free cars first β€” prioritize quest rewards (Caliburn Murkmobile, Porsche 911, Quadra Turbo-R) before spending eddies. These are S/A tier vehicles at zero cost.
  • Street Cred is key β€” higher Street Cred unlocks better cars from Fixers. Level it by completing gigs, NCPD hustles and main story missions.
  • Check AutoFixer regularly β€” new inventory appears after gigs and contracts. Fixers text you when desirable cars become available.
  • Weaponized vehicles shine in combat β€” the Hoon, Weiler and Mordred have mounted weapons and are invaluable for high-wanted chases and combat zones.
  • Handling over top speed β€” for daily Night City driving, cornering ability matters more than straight-line speed. Herrera Outlaw and Mizutani Shion feel best in the city.
  • Motorcycles for traffic β€” in dense urban areas, bikes filter through traffic faster than any car. The Yaiba Kusanagi CT-3X is the best budget option.
  • Garage management β€” owned vehicles are stored and can be summoned via the vehicle menu. You can own multiple vehicles and switch freely.
  • Skip the base Caliburn purchase β€” the free Murkmobile is functionally identical. Save your €$178,000 for the Herrera Outlaw GTS instead.
  • Phantom Liberty vehicles are exclusive β€” the Herrera Outlaw "Weiler" (weaponized) can only be obtained through El Capitan's Vehicle Contracts in Dogtown.
  • Updates keep expanding β€” the vehicle roster and customization grow with each patch. Notably 2.2 (CrystalCoat) and 2.3 (new models + AutoDrive improvements).