Summary
- The Mammoth Thruster in GTA Online is essentially a jetpack and offers vehicular combat capabilities, impressive speed, and countermeasures to defend against enemy attacks.
- The Grotti X80 Proto is a concept hypercar that resembles futuristic vehicles and performs exceptionally well in terms of acceleration, but it lacks defensive capabilities.
- The Imponte Ruiner 2000 is a sleek muscle car with unique abilities such as a parachute for safer falls and a power hop, making it a must-have for players.
Vehicles are a necessity in GTA Online, as players need a means of transportation to traverse the expanse that is Los Santos. While every vehicle has something to offer, some stand above the rest. These vehicles excel in terms of performance, function, or other sought-after features.
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Many vehicles in GTA Online have devastating weaponry, formidable defenses, or impressive stats overall. However, most require a downright exorbitant cost to obtain, which is often not worth the hefty price. The most desirable vehicles are well worth the cost and possibly more, as they offer the same benefits as more expensive ones for a fair price.
Updated November 24, 2024 by Rhenn Taguiam: With November 21, 2024’s recent “Online Heists” update bringing to the table quite a lot of awesome deals with cars with Hotring Races, Premium Deluxe Motorsport, and Luxury Autos Showroom, fans of GTA Online who loved the game’s selection of cars may want to get into the online experience to get their hands on these new offerings.
However, fans who want to be at the top of the auto game in GTA Online might be interested in acquiring the game’s best vehicles - which aren’t only expensive, but also stylish enough to be worthy of being in the player’s car collection. These include a massive aircraft geared for the end of the world, and two planes with rather unique builds perfect for speedy fly-bys and taking a crew to their missions safely.
37 Mammoth Avenger
Top Speed: 178.5 MPH
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Planes (Military Vehicle) |
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BEST FEATURES |
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PRICE |
$3,450,000 |
Why settle for an ordinary vehicle to take a crew to their destination when the Mammoth Avenger is probably equipped to become an aerial end-of-the-world craft? Released as a part of The Doomsday Heist update, the Mammoth Avenger is a deserved addition to the DLC’s vehicle rosters with its massive tilt-rotor body inspired by the V-22 Osprey of the real world. Its massive interior has enough space to fit a CCTV monitor, other supplies, and even selected Weaponized Vehicles.
Its massive size is complemented by its durable armor and can take much damage before destruction. With full armor upgrades, it can withstand eight RPG rounds, 19 Railgun rounds, and even four tank shells. Despite its size, the Avenger has stats close to most medium-sized helicopters and planes and even has an Autopilot mode - perfect for when players have to leave the aircraft, or the pilot has to man the weapons.
36 RM-10 Bombushka
Top Speed: 84.5 MPH
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Planes (Military Aircraft) |
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BEST FEATURES |
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PRICE |
$4,750,000 |
Advertised as a Grand Theft Auto Online vehicle representative of overkill firepower, the RM-10 Bombushka is the perfect ride for players with a crew ready to wreak havoc. With comfortable seating for six and computer systems to handle its many weaponry, players will have a lot of fun with aerial incursions manning a plane outfitted with quite a ton of weapons and countermeasures.
Players get the Bombushka with three remote turrets on the plane's front, top, and rear. However, the front and rear turrets could be modified to become auto-cannons, capable of being armed with multiple bombs to dispatch multiple threats in different ways. Its Countermeasures include Chaff, Flare, and Smoke options - a necessary defense considering its poor defense. Still, players looking for quite the imposing aircraft will appreciate bringing the Bombushka in their many incursions.
35 V-65 Molotok
Top Speed: 207.75 MPH
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Planes (Military Aircraft) |
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BEST FEATURES |
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PRICE |
$4,788,000 |
Introduced in the Smuggler’s Run update of GTA Online gameplay, the V-65 Molotok, with its brutalist-sleek body and relatively small frame, was evidently inspired by Korean War-era fighter jets. While equipped with Machine Guns and boasting room for Missiles, the V-65 Molotok isn’t necessarily built for high-speed dogfighting. Its lack of explosive rounds can make destroying enemy aircraft rather difficult, making the V-65 Molotok more of a personal transportation vehicle rather than one that players can fight with.
This advice not to bring the V-65 Molotok into a fight concerns the plane’s abysmal maneuverability, as it has one of the worst turns among aircraft in the game. Thankfully, its top speed and acceleration are comparable to the Hydra, and its air brakes make operating the craft easier for players. Combined with its half-decent upgradeable armor, the V-65 Molotok is one of the best aircraft players can start with when learning how to properly take off, traverse airspace, and make perfect landings.
34 Itali RSX
Top Speed: 133.82 mph (214.043 km/h)
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Sports |
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BEST FEATURES |
High Top Speed, Bombs |
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PRICE |
$3,465,000 |
When players go through the story of the “The Cayo Perico Heist” update in 2020, they get the opportunity to help install Moodymann as either the MC President or the VIP/CEO of The Music Locker. Doing this will unlock the Itali RSX from Legendary Motorsport, giving players access to one of the most stylish cars in the game.
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Designed similarly to various Ferrari vehicles, specifically the SF90 Stradale for its body and the F8 Tributo and SP38 Deborah for its other components, the Itali RSX is notable in GTA Online for its aerodynamic design, specifically with the prevalence of vents and airways throughout its body. Its base stats make it ideal for standard racing due to its above-average acceleration, allowing it to outrace other Super Vehicle Class vehicles. It can also be equipped with an Ignition and Remote Bomb for offense.
33 Western Company Besra
Top Speed: 189.25 mph (304.57 km/h)
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Plane |
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BEST FEATURES |
Incredible Speed |
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PRICE |
$1,150,000 |
The Western Company Besra has an overall profile that boasts a long canopy and a sharp nose similar to that of the P-996 LAZER. In the real world, this design is reminiscent of the Aero L-39 Albatros and other military jet trainers. Players can acquire the aircraft in GTA Online via Elitas Travel, and it's made available through Pegasus Lifestyle Management.
When acquired in GTA Online, the Besra boasts excellent maneuverability and top speed. The Besra’s superb handling lets it handle complicated aerial stunts, with its rapid acceleration and deceleration allowing it to take off from and land on roads effortlessly.
32 Shitzu Longfin
Top Speed: 122 mph (196.340 km/h)
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Boat |
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BEST FEATURES |
Fastest Civilian Boat |
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PRICE |
$2,125,000, $1,590,000 |
Upon acquisition, it seems the real-world inspiration of the Shitzu Longfin is the Magnun 44’ luxury speed boat, although its design in the game is akin to fellow GTA Online boats Squalo and Toro. While the majority of the Longfin’s design boasts a sleek and somewhat straightforward aesthetic, its true luster is seen in its cabin area with luxury wooden details. While players can find a Longfin in Cayo Perico, they cannot drive this variant of the boat. However, they can buy the Longfin via DockTease for $2.125M or for cheaper after completing the Cayo Perico Heist as the heist leader and using it as the approach vehicle.
Performance-wise, the Longfin is the fastest Civilian Boat in GTA Online. Players need to adjust to its wide turns by using the handbrake, while its large size makes it difficult to pass through canals and narrow rivers. It’s inadvisable to ride the Longfin past obstacles and during storms as its weight makes it likelier to flip.
31 Benefactor BR8
Top Speed: 122.75 mph (197.547 km/h)
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Open Wheel Race |
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BEST FEATURES |
Fastest Open-Wheeler |
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PRICE |
$3,400,000 |
Players interested in taking their racing game to new heights should grab the Benefactor BR8, essentially one of the few Formula 1-inspired cars in GTA Online gameplay. The vehicle’s design seems inspired by various F1 cars specifically from the Red Bull Racing Team, with some components borrowed from late 80s and early 90s race cars.
Performance-wise, the BR8 is the fastest open-wheel car for races. Its nature as an open-wheeler means it has excellent handling and braking, the latter of which can be used to manage difficult tight turns while accelerating. Despite the BR8’s excellent performance, it doesn’t allow players to use guns during drive-bys.
30 Mammoth F-160 Raiju
Top Speed: 232.50 mph (374.17 km/h)
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Plane |
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BEST FEATURES |
VTOL, Explosive MG, Missiles, Stealth Mode |
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PRICE |
$6,855,000 |
Players who want to add a flair for the extreme to their GTA Online gameplay should probably save up to purchase the Mammoth F-160 Raiju. Inspired by the USAF’s Advanced Tactical Fighter and Joint Strike Fighter stealth fighter program, the Raiju can perform VTOL (vertical take-off and landing), which allows pilots to ride the aircraft with no need for runways. This alone can make its hefty 6.8-million dollar price tag all the more worthwhile, especially should players get it from Warstock Cache & Carry.
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Performance-wise, the Raiju is the fastest aircraft in the E&E and Enhanced versions of GTA Online. It also boasts the best handling compared to other aircraft, beating the Pyro and LF-22 Starling in terms of base acceleration. Its smaller frame makes it more maneuverable, allowing players to get into tighter spots. Its only setback is packing similar defenses as an ordinary aircraft, although its stealth mode allows it to fly undetected by enemy radars.
29 JoBuilt P-996 Lazer
Top Speed: 195.00 mph (313.82 km/h)
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Plane |
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BEST FEATURES |
Cannon, Missiles |
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PRICE |
$6,500,000 |
The JoBuilt P-996 Lazer has a more “traditional” jet appearance compared to other vehicles in Grand Theft Auto Online, making its design more akin to the F-16C Fighting Falcon with design elements from the F-20 Tigershark, Lockheed Martin X-35, and even a Eurofighter Typhoon. In turn, the vehicle boasts the third-highest top speed in the game while also having remarkable maneuverability that makes its 6.5-million dollar price point worthy of investment.
However, the P-996 Lazer might be too responsive for pilots, making it a tough aircraft to maneuver for beginners. It doesn’t help that the P-996 Lazer is more vulnerable compared to most planes that don’t have armor upgrades, and its lack of defenses against locked-on missiles means players need to use the plane’s innate handling to dodge them. The aircraft does come with Missiles and a Cannon to fight off foes, both of which perform decently well, especially when players try to outmaneuver other pilots.
28 Bravado Police Gauntlet Interceptor
Top Speed: 96.31 mph (155.00 km/h)
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VEHICLE CLASS |
Emergency |
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BEST FEATURES |
Police Vehicle |
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PRICE |
$5,420,000 |
The Bravado Police Gauntlet Interceptor has obvious design inspirations from the Florida Highway Patrol’s slate of police cars, specifically the Highway Patrol Dodge Challenger. This basis for the GTA vehicle is fitting, as the Gauntlet Interceptor itself is an off-shoot of the Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire that is seemingly inspired by the Dodge Challenger SRTs Demon and Hellcat.
In the case of the Gauntlet Interceptor, a player's GTA Online experience with the vehicle would find the car an imposing depiction of a state trooper-esque pursuit car. With these design elements in mind, this police vehicle can be a must-have despite its hefty 5.4-million-dollar price tag. Despite its lack of wide-ranging features, the police aesthetic and the wide array of police paraphernalia inside the vehicle can make roleplaying sessions more engaging with the Gauntlet Interceptor.