Contender

The Vapid Contender is one of the SUVs Cars vehicles featured in Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes.

The design of the Vapid Contender in GTA IV is based on a real life Ford SVT Lightning Concept; Ford Explorer Sport Trac; Chevrolet Avalanche. The top speed of the Contender is 83.89 mph (135.00 km/h).

The Contender is one of the 30 vehicles required for the "Stevie's Car Thefts" side mission of GTA IV, giving you a reward of $8,250 when delivered in perfect conditions.

After completing all of Stevie's Requests, you can steal the Contender at any time and deliver it to Stevie's garage for a reward of $2,500.

This vehicle also appears in Grand Theft Auto 6 and GTA Online.

Contender: GTA IV Vehicle Info

Game Edition Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes

Vehicle Class SUVsCars
Manufacturer Vapid
Monetary Value $25,000
Sell Price (Stolen) $2,500
Import/Export Mission Stevie's Car Thefts
Import Reward $8,250
Top Speed - Game Files 83.89 mph (135.00 km/h)
Based on (Real Life) Ford SVT Lightning Concept; Ford Explorer Sport Trac; Chevrolet Avalanche
Engine Placement Front

Contender: GTA IV Statistics

Mass / Weight 2,500 KG
Drive Train RWD
Gears 5

Braking

40.00
Acceleration 8.1 seconds (0-60 mph)
Suspension

25.00

Contender: GTA IV Appearances

Export Location In the Twitchin's Sugar Factory compound, Creek Street, BOABO, Broker
Contender Spawn Locations in Grand Theft Auto IV
Where to find the Contender in Grand Theft Auto IV & Episodes:
- Broker
- Dukes
- Star Junction
- Fishmarket
- The Triangle
- Steinway
Notable Owners: Bucky Sligo Charles Matteo Ancelotti Crime Family McReary Crime Family
Appearances in Story Missions:
- Smackdown

Contender: Appearances in Other Games