25 Best Vehicles From The Grand Theft Auto Series
The Grand Theft Auto series has been one of the most successful game series of all times, giving people the chance to role play lives of crime. Although GTA V has been around for four years now, it’s still one of the most popular games online.
Whether driving peacefully along (following the rules of the road of course) or escaping police in a high-speed chase, driving around in the massive free-roam environment of Grand Theft Auto is one of the best parts of the game. There is no doubt that there will be another Grand Theft Auto in the near future, which could see even more vehicle types. For now, let’s take a look at the 25 best vehicles from the entire GTA series.
The Mothership
Real Life Counterpart: Volkswagen Type 2 T1
Game(s) It Was In: GTA San Andreas
Hippies, stoners, and pretty much everyone else loves The Mothership. With the most trendy and hip designs and decals, it is sure to draw glances when out on the roads of San Andreas.
Savanna
Real Life Counterpart: 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Game(s) It Was In: GTA San Andreas
If you’ve ever wanted to live out fantasies of being a gangster, pimp, or rap star, the Savanna is the best vehicle to do it. This car features hydraulics, making it extremely fun. It may not get you where you need to go with a lot of speed, but it will make you look good doing it. The Savanna is often driven by members of the Grove Street Families.
BF Injection
Real Life Counterpart: Dune Buggy
Game(s) It Was In: GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Advance, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories, GTA V
There’s a reason the BF Injection has been in so many games; who doesn’t want to ride around in a dune buggy. Whether driving on or off-road, this is one of the best four-wheeled vehicles to do it with.
Vortex
Real Life Counterpart: Hovercraft
Game(s) It Was In: GTA San Andreas
The introduction of the Vortex hovercraft in GTA San Andreas made for some interesting chases. The only problem? It is not part of the entire series. Hopefully, we see it return in the sixth installment of the franchise.
Cuban Hermes
Real Life Counterpart: Mercury Eight
Game(s) It Was In: GTA Vice City, GTA Vice City Stories
The beach and surf theme of Vice City is highlighted with vehicles like the Cuban Hermes. A great vehicle to cruise around in stylishly, it also makes for a fast getaway car if you steal one from a Los Cabrones gang member.
PMP 600
Real Life Counterpart: Chrysler 300
Game(s) It Was In: GTA IV
The name says it all, riding around in the PMP 600 makes you a pimp. While it looks straight-gangster when cruising around, it offers great speed and decent handling too so you can make a clean getaway from the cops.
Diablo Stallion
Real Life Counterpart: Chevy Nova
Game(s) It Was In: GTA III, GTA Advance, GTA Liberty City Stories
As a powerful muscle car, the Diablo Stallion makes for the perfect car to have flame decals. As the Diablos main gang car, you know they tune them up in the mechanic shop and offer top-level performance.
Phoenix
Real Life Counterpart: Pontiac Firebird
Game(s) It Was In: GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City Stories
What kid does not want to ride around in a Firebird? As a clear reflection of the Firebird, the Phoenix is a great vehicle for car chases, as we saw in Smokey and the Bandit.
Patriot
Real Life Counterpart: Humvee
Game(s) It Was In: GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories, GTA IV, GTA Chinatown Wars, GTA V
There is nothing more patriotic than guzzling gasoline while you drive around exerting your second amendment rights. That’s why the Patriot has been in almost every GTA game of the series; it is absolutely unstoppable.
Deluxo
Game(s) It Was In: GTA Vice City, GTA Vice City Stories
While this only appeared in Vice City, it was also used in San Andreas as the icon for trip skip (a clear reference to its fame as the time-traveling car in Back to the Future).
Hotknife
Real Life Counterpart: Ford Model A
Game(s) It Was In: GTA San Andreas
The Hotknife is specifically made for people that play GTA that were actually old enough to buy it when it came out. With mostly supercars to wet your appetite, this hot rod is a great classic.
Bullet
Real Life Counterpart: Ford GT40
Game(s) It Was In: GTA San Andreas, GTA V
A cross between the classic GT40 and the newer GT, the Bullet is one of the best cars to drive in the franchise. With impeccable handling, quick acceleration, and insane top-speeds, this will be a car that goes straight to the garage for a save.
Dukes
Real Life Counterpart: Dodge Charger
Game(s) It Was In: GTA IV, GTA Chinatown Wars
Why not live outDukes of Hazzardscenes around the GTA cities in the Duke? This classic American muscle ride is great for car chases or picking up virtual ladies in style. Go make the Duke boys proud.
Annihilator
Real Life Counterpart: MH-60L Black Hawk
Game(s) It Was In: GTA IV, GTA V
Sometimes taking it to the air is the only way to get the job done. Whether completing a mission or trying to escape a wanted level, the Annihilator has the height - and firepower - needed to get it done.
Rhino
Real Life Counterpart: Tank
Game(s) It Was In: GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories, GTA Chinatown Wars
The thing about driving around in supercars is that it can be a little too fast. Sometimes, having a slow, relaxing stroll is more enjoyable than a jog. What the Rhino lacks in speed, it makes up for in protection, performance, and sheer power.
Cheetah
Real Life Counterpart: Ferrari Testarossa
Game(s) It Was In: GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories
With the look and feel of a classic Ferrari, the Cheetah offers speed and performance in an incredible frame. It’s been around for most of the franchise because it’s one of the most fun to drive.
Turismo
Real Life Counterpart: Ferrari 360
Game(s) It Was In: GTA San Andreas, GTA IV, GTA Chinatown Wars, GTA V
Ferrari’s are incredible. Any little boy growing up in the 90s has drooled over the Ferrari 360 their whole life. Now they have a chance to test drive it (and crash it extravagantly). In the latest game, GTA V, it has a little touch of the 458 Italia too; sweet!
Hunter
Real Life Counterpart: Boeing AH-64 Apache
Game(s) It Was In: GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City Stories, GTA Liberty City Stories
Even more powerful than the Annihilator, the Hunter is essentially a tank in the air. Luckily, it can still fly. With its own small arsenal, it is also fully armoured.
Jetpack
Real Life Counterpart: (Still in prototype phase)
Game(s) It Was In: GTA San Andreas
Flying in a jetpack was just a dream when it became available in San Andreas. Now, they’re really testing jetpacks that function over water. It is probably a good idea to practice in the game first though.
Mr. Whoopee
Real Life Counterpart: Ice Cream Truck
Game(s) It Was In: GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories
As a component of the missions, riding around in this incredible ice cream truck to deal drugs in disguise was a necessity. It also makes for some interesting chases around the city if you get a tail.
Hydra
Real Life Counterpart: British Harrier
Game(s) It Was In: GTA San Andreas
Just like inTop Gun, the Hydra gives players the chance to be their own Maverick. Although it is difficult to steal, it is well worth the hassle (and multiple attempts).
Banshee
Real Life Counterpart: Dodge Viper
Game(s) It Was In: GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Advance, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories, GTA IV, GTA Chinatown Wars, GTA V
The Banshee, based off the real life Dodge Viper, has incredible handling, acceleration, and top speeds. As a stylish convertible, it makes the driver look good while evading the police.
Comet
Real Life Counterpart: Porsche 911
Game(s) It Was In: GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City Stories, GTA IV, GTA Chinatown Wars, GTA V
Again, a staple of the GTA series, the Comet is aptly named for its speed. With arguably the fastest acceleration and top speed, the Comet also drives and steers smoothly.
Yakuza Stinger
Real Life Counterpart: Porsche Boxster
Game(s) It Was In: GTA III, GTA Advance, GTA Liberty City Stories
As one of the gang’s fastest and most flexible vehicle, the Yakuza Stinger also looks incredible. With one of the hottest paint jobs in the game and performance to match, it will never let you down.
Infernus
Real Life Counterpart: Lamborghini Diablo / Murcielago
Game(s) It Was In: GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories, GTA Vice City Stories, GTA IV, GTA Chinatown Wars
Over time, the Infernus has changed to suit the Lamborghini’s of the time. Originally based off the Countach, it later resembled the Diablo and more current versions are closer to the Murcielago. Anyone who likes cars has drooled over these in real life; it is almost the same in any of the cities in the GTA series.