Albany Alpha

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 Grand Theft Auto VI 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 117.75 mph (189.50 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: GTA V Performance

The below Top Speed & Lap Time have been accurately tested by Broughy.

Top Speed - Real 117.75 mph (189.50 km/h)
Lap Time 1:05.732
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

Speed

83.17
Acceleration

85.00
Braking

33.33
Handling

77.27
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

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)
Import/Export Mission
- Exotic Exports
- Vehicle Cargo - Standard Range
Appearances in GTA Online:
- Hunting Pack

Model ID alpha
Default Radio Stations Radio Los Santos, The Lab, West Coast Classics

Alpha: Vehicle Customization

Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $294,400

Modification	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