The Albany Alpha is a Sports Car featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online, added to the game as part of the 1.11 Business update on March 4, 2014.
This vehicle also appears in GTA 6 and GTA San Andreas.
How to get the Alpha in GTA 5 Story Mode:
In GTA V Story Mode, the Alpha can only be found and stolen (see the spawn locations in the "Appearances" section below). It is not available for purchase.
How to get the Alpha in GTA Online:
While it could be purchased in the past, the Alpha has been removed from the in-game stores in June 2023, and currently it can no longer be purchased in GTA Online. Its price was $150,000.
However, you can still get the Alpha from other players at the LS Car Meet, where it's possible to buy a copy of someone else's vehicle.
The removed vehicles may be made available in a weekly rotation at the following places:
- The Lucky Wheel's Podium Vehicle (1 spot)
- LS Car Meet Prize Ride & Test Rides (4 spots)
- Simeon's Showroom (5 spots)
- Luxury Autos Showroom (2 spots)
- The Vinewood Car Club (10 spots - GTA+ members only)
The Alpha can be stored in any of your Properties/Garages as a Personal Vehicle. It can be customized at Los Santos Customs. You can also modify it in a Vehicle Workshop inside one of your owned properties.
Once acquired, you can request the delivery of the Alpha from the Mechanic.
The Alpha can also appear as one of the vehicles that must be stolen and delivered for the "Exotic Exports" side mission, triggered from the player's Auto Shop property.
Albany Alpha in Real Life:
The design of the Albany Alpha is based on a real life Cadillac Sixteen, 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Albany Alpha Top Speed:
The actual top speed of the Alpha in GTA V is 118.50 mph (190.71 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.
Can you sell the Alpha in GTA Online?
Yes, you can sell the Alpha at Los Santos Customs for a resale price of $90,000 (60% of the original purchase), plus 50% of the value of your upgrades.
Alpha: GTA V Vehicle Info
- Vehicle Class Sports
- Manufacturer
Albany
- Vehicle Features Mystery Prize
- Acquisition Currently unavailable
- GTA Online Price $150,000
- Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
- Delivery Method Mechanic
- Modifications Los Santos Customs
- Sell Can be sold only if purchased (High-End)
- Sell Price (Resale) $90,000 ($237,200 when fully upgraded)
- Race Availability Can be used in Races
- Top Speed (Game Files) 93.21 mph (150.00 km/h)
- Based on (Real Life) Cadillac Sixteen, 2013 Cadillac ATS
- Seats 2
- Mass / Weight 1,800 KG
- Drive Train RWD
- Gears 6
Alpha: Actual Performance
- Top Speed 118.50 mph (190.71 km/h)
- Lap Time 1:05.315
- Bulletproof No
- Explosive Resistance
Amount of explosives required to destroy the Alpha, with 100% armor, and occupied by a player:
Explosive Weapon Amount Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles 1 RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon 1 Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) 2 Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) 1 Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak 1
Alpha: GTA V Statistics
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Speed83.17
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Acceleration85.00
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Braking33.33
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Handling77.27
- Overall 69.69
Note: The above statistics are coming from the Rockstar official website.
Alpha Description:
Blending modern performance and design with the classic luxury styling of a stately car, the Alpha is sleek, sexy and handles so well you'll forget you're driving it. Which could be a problem at 150 mph...
Alpha: GTA V Appearances
- Game Edition
GTA Online, 
GTA V Story Mode - DLC / Title Update 1.11 Business
- Release Date March 4, 2014
- Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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Alpha Spawn Locations in Grand Theft Auto V
Where to find the Alpha in GTA Online and GTA V Story Mode:Story Mode:
- Los Santos
- Rockford Hills
- Vespucci Beach
- Los Santos Customs (Burton, LSIA, La Mesa) (Pre-modified)
- Appearances in Story Missions:
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Import/Export Mission
- Appearances in GTA Online:
- Model ID alpha
- Default Radio Stations Radio Los Santos, The Lab, West Coast Classics
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Alpha: Vehicle Customization
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $294,400Modification Story Price GTA Online Price Armor No Armor $500 $1,000 Armor Upgrade 20% $2,500 $7,500 Armor Upgrade 40% $6,250 $12,000 Armor Upgrade 60% $10,000 $20,000 Armor Upgrade 80% $17,500 $35,000 Armor Upgrade 100% $25,000 $50,000 Brakes Stock Brakes $500 $1,000 Street Brakes $10,000 $20,000 Sport Brakes $13,500 $27,000 Race Brakes $17,500 $35,000 Bumpers Stock Front Bumper $1,100 $2,200 Custom Front Splitter $2,300 $4,600 Engine EMS Upgrade, Level 1 $4,500 $9,000 EMS Upgrade, Level 2 $6,250 $12,500 EMS Upgrade, Level 3 $9,000 $18,000 EMS Upgrade, Level 4 $16,750 $33,500 Exhausts Stock Exhaust $130 $260 Dual Shotgun Exhaust $375 $750 Twin Ellipse Exhaust $899 $1,800 Explosives Ignition Bomb N/A $5,000 Remote Bomb N/A $7,500 Hoods Stock Hood $800 $1,600 Twin Stripe Hood $1,500 $3,000 Triple Vent Hood $2,500 $5,000 Horns See the full list of the available Horns options » Lights > Headlights Stock Lights $300 $600 Xenon Lights $1,450 $7,500 Lights > Neon Kits See the full list of the available Neon Kits options » Plates Blue on White 1 $50 $200 Blue on White 2 $50 $200 Blue on White 3 $50 $200 Yellow on Blue $75 $300 Yellow on Black $150 $600 Respray See the full list of the available Respray options » Skirts Stock Skirts $1,250 $2,500 Custom Skirts $2,750 $5,500 Spoilers None $3,000 $6,000 Low Level Spoiler $3,750 $7,050 Mid Level Spoiler $5,000 $10,000 High Level Spoiler $6,500 $13,000 GT Wing $7,000 $14,000 Suspension Stock Suspension $100 $200 Lowered Suspension $500 $1,000 Street Suspension $1,000 $2,000 Sport Suspension $1,700 $3,400 Competition Suspension $2,200 $4,400 Transmission Stock Transmission $500 $1,000 Street Transmission $14,750 $29,500 Sports Transmission $16,250 $32,500 Race Transmission $20,000 $40,000 Turbo None $2,500 $5,000 Turbo Tuning $12,500 $50,000 Wheels > Wheel Type See the full list of the available Wheel Types options » Wheels > Wheel Color See the full list of the available Wheel Colors options » Wheels > Tire Design Stock Tires $100 $200 Custom Tires $2,500 $5,000 Wheels > Tire Enhancements Standard Tires $350 $200 Bulletproof Tires $4,000 $25,000 (Rank 20) Low Grip Tires N/A $500 (at LS Car Meet) Wheels > Tire Smoke See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options » Windows None $100 $500 Light Smoke $200 $1,500 Dark Smoke $450 $3,500 Limo $700 $5,000
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