Mafia III Cars: All Vehicles, Stats & Fastest Rides

New Bordeaux in 1968 is a sprawling, swamp-ringed city, and the only way to survive its streets is behind the wheel of one of the many Mafia III cars scattered across the map. With over 75 drivable vehicles — from rusted-out sedans to supercharged exotics — your ride isn't just transportation; it's a getaway car, a weapon, and a status symbol all at once. This guide breaks down every vehicle class, the fastest models by the numbers, how the Vehicle Delivery system works, and how to squeeze real performance out of your garage through Big Rick's and underboss favors.

Related Mafia III guides you may find useful:

• Mafia 3 Districts Map Guide — All 9 Districts & Bosses
• Mafia III Map Size — How Big Is New Bordeaux?
• Mafia III DLC Guide: All Story Packs & How to Start

How Many Cars Are in Mafia III?

The game ships with more than 75 passenger cars, trucks, and watercraft, and many models appear in both hardtop and convertible versions — including top-up and top-down variants. That variety matters because the game's fleet is split into distinct classes, each with its own handling and durability personality.

Each class behaves differently in a chase. Exotics are thrilling but fragile, while utility trucks soak up bullets but corner like a brick. Picking the right class for a mission is half the battle.

Fastest Cars in Mafia III Ranked by Top Speed

If you want raw speed, the exotic class dominates. According to the community-maintained Mafia Wiki stat tables, these are the fastest unmodified cars in the base game and its DLC:

A few things jump out from this table. The Griffin Marauder is the undisputed speed king, but look at its durability stat: just 10 out of 100. It handles beautifully (84 handling) but crumples under gunfire. The Samson Harrier, a DLC exotic, is nearly as fast with a far more usable 41 durability, which is why community players often call it the best all-around performance car in the game.

If you're chasing the Custom 358 achievement — driving at 120 mph or faster for 20 seconds — you'll need one of the top two cars on this list. The Marauder or Harrier on a long straightaway is your best bet.

Best All-Around Vehicles for Combat and Chases

Top speed isn't everything when you're running rackets and dodging the cops. Here's how the community typically ranks cars for practical use:

• Samson Harrier (DLC): The consensus favorite. 76 speed, 73 acceleration, and 41 durability make it fast and survivable.
• Griffin Marauder: A glass cannon. Incredible speed and handling, but you'll be smoking after a few shotgun blasts.
• Lassiter Courant: The best non-DLC street car. 64 speed, 65 durability, and respectable handling — a great early-game workhorse.
• Bulworth Mohican: Slow (53 speed) but tough, with 76 durability. Good for missions where you expect a fight.
• Samson Duke: A balanced exotic with 70 speed and 41 durability, and it's available without DLC.

Player experience suggests that durability matters more than raw speed in most story missions, since you'll frequently be shot at while escaping. A tough street car you can actually control often beats a twitchy exotic you crash every two blocks.

Vehicle Delivery: Your Only Way to "Save" Cars

One of the quirkiest systems in Mafia III is that there is no traditional garage or vehicle saving. You can't store a car you jacked off the street. Instead, the game offers a Vehicle Delivery service with up to 19 predetermined vehicles that unlock through story progression, DLC, and Game Ownership Bonuses.

Here's how the unlock sources break down:

A word of caution from community reports: the game does remember the car you were last driving, but bugs can cause the wrong vehicle to spawn after certain missions or when reloading a save. If your car looks unfamiliar after a cutscene, that's a known glitch, not you misremembering.

How to Repair and Clean Your Cars

There's no manual repair or wash mechanic in Mafia III. You can't pull into a gas station and scrub off the mud yourself. Instead, the game repairs and cleans vehicles automatically through a few specific triggers:

The Big Rick's option only works on vehicles you summoned through the Delivery menu — a random car you stole off the street won't get the free service. This is a small but important detail that trips up a lot of new players.

Big Rick's Custom Auto and Underboss Upgrades

Customization in Mafia III comes from two separate systems, and understanding the split saves you money.

Big Rick's Custom Auto (Cosmetic)

At any Big Rick's location, you can apply paint, decals, spoilers, rims, tires, custom license plates, and more to your Delivery vehicles. But here's the catch: with the exception of gear ratios, everything at Big Rick's is purely cosmetic. It won't make you faster or tougher. Many cosmetic items must be unlocked by winning New Bordeaux Racing events and beating track records, and some decals require completing DLC missions.

Underboss Favors (Performance)

Real performance upgrades come from your three underbosses during the second and fourth district takeovers. Each one offers a different specialty:

If you miss a favor, you can buy it later from the Arms Dealer after the district sitdown. Each upgrade costs around $28,500 to $30,000 if purchased rather than earned free.

Two important notes from the community: First, after unlocking any new upgrade, you must order a fresh vehicle from the Delivery menu before the upgrade takes effect. Second, the bulletproof tires upgrade is currently bugged — reloading your game strips the effect, and you'll need to re-order the vehicle to fix it.

Watercraft and Other Vehicles in Mafia III

New Bordeaux's waterways aren't just scenery. The game includes nine aquatic vehicles you can pilot, and some missions and collectible routes take you onto the bayou.

Beyond cars and boats, the world also contains aircraft, trains, and even Mardi Gras floats as ambient or mission-specific vehicles. There's also a beta vehicle called the Samson Protector that never made it into the final game — a fun piece of cut-content trivia for completionists.

Achievements Tied to Mafia III Cars

Several achievements directly reward time behind the wheel. If you're hunting trophies, keep these in mind:

• Code 112: Steal a police car.
• Custom 358: Drive at 120 mph or faster for 20 seconds.
• Campaign Strategy (Faster, Baby!): Destroy 10 of Slim's re-election billboards by jumping through them with a vehicle.
• Did I Forget Something? (Stones Unturned): Place an unconscious person in a car trunk.
• Street Rocket (Sign of the Times): Drive 50 km in the Samson Harrier.

The Custom 358 and Street Rocket achievements are the two that require genuine planning — you'll want a top-tier car and a long stretch of road or a dedicated grind session.

For the official game and its Definitive Edition content, you can check the Mafia III page on Steam to confirm what's bundled with your version.

Final Tips for Mastering Mafia III Cars

A few closing pointers that make a real difference:

• Order a fresh car before big missions. Upgrades only apply to newly delivered vehicles, so don't head into a takeover with a stale ride.
• Match the car to the job. Use a durable street car for firefights and an exotic for pure speed runs and racing events.
• Win races early. Racing unlocks the best cosmetic parts at Big Rick's and repairs your car for free every time you enter an event.
• Don't trust the auto-spawn. If your car looks wrong after a reload, it's a known bug — just re-order from the Delivery menu.
• Grab the DLC cars if you can. The Samson Harrier and Smith Moray MX100 are among the best-performing vehicles in the entire game.

With the right car, the right upgrades, and a little knowledge of how the delivery system actually works, you'll turn New Bordeaux's streets into your personal playground.