The Benefactor BR8 (Formula 1 Car) is a Open Wheel vehicle featured in GTA Online on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS4 and Xbox One, added to the game as part of the 1.51 LS Summer Special update on August 11, 2020.
How to get the BR8 (Formula 1 Car) in GTA Online:
The BR8 (Formula 1 Car) can be purchased in GTA Online from Legendary Motorsport for a price of $3,400,000.
The BR8 (Formula 1 Car) 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 BR8 (Formula 1 Car) from the Mechanic.
Benefactor BR8 (Formula 1 Car) in Real Life:
The design of the Benefactor BR8 (Formula 1 Car) is based on a real life 2011 Red Bull RB7 & 2009 Red Bull RB5.
Benefactor BR8 (Formula 1 Car) Top Speed:
The actual top speed of the BR8 (Formula 1 Car) in GTA V is 121.00 mph (194.73 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.
Can you sell the BR8 (Formula 1 Car) in GTA Online?
Yes, you can sell the BR8 (Formula 1 Car) at Los Santos Customs, however, starting from May 14, 2026, the resale value has now been capped by Rockstar Games at $500,000 (previously, it was possible to sell vehicles for 60% of the purchase value).
BR8 (Formula 1 Car): GTA V Vehicle Info
- Vehicle ClassOpen Wheel
- ManufacturerBenefactor
- Vehicle FeaturesHas Liveries, KERS Boost
- Acquisition
Legendary Motorsport - GTA Online Price $3,400,000
- Storage LocationGarage (Personal Vehicle)
- Delivery MethodMechanic
- ModificationsLos Santos Customs
- SellCan be sold only if purchased (High-End)
- Race AvailabilityCan be used in Races
- Top Speed (Game Files) 100.97 mph (162.50 km/h)
- Based on (Real Life)2011 Red Bull RB7 & 2009 Red Bull RB5
- Model IDopenwheel1
- Seats1
- Mass / Weight 550 KG
- Drive Train RWD
- Gears6
BR8 (Formula 1 Car): Performance
- Top Speed 121.00 mph (194.73 km/h)
- Lap Time 0:54.555
- BulletproofNo
- Explosive Resistance
Amount of explosives required to destroy the BR8 (Formula 1 Car), 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
BR8 (Formula 1 Car): GTA V Statistics
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Speed87.19
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Acceleration100.00
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Braking43.33
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Handling100.00
- Overall 82.63
Note: The above statistics are coming from the Rockstar official website.
BR8 (Formula 1 Car) Description:
The original race version of the BR8 was a complicated machine. Constructed from over four hundred separate controls, it required inhuman dexterity and a PhD in astrophysics just to start the engine. Benefactor have simplified this into a handful of brightly colored buttons and a colossal insurance premium. Killing yourself has never been so user-friendly.
BR8 (Formula 1 Car): GTA V Appearances
- DLC / Title Update
1.51 LS Summer Special - Game Edition
GTA Online - Release DateAugust 11, 2020
- PlatformsPC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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BR8 (Formula 1 Car): Vehicle Customization
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $453,250Modification GTA Online Price Armor No Armor $1,000 Armor Upgrade 20% $7,500 Armor Upgrade 40% $12,000 Armor Upgrade 60% $20,000 Armor Upgrade 80% $35,000 Armor Upgrade 100% $50,000 Brakes Stock Brakes $1,000 Street Brakes $20,000 Sport Brakes $27,000 Race Brakes $35,000 Super Brakes $60,000 Front Wings Stock Front Wing $2,200 Medium Front Wing $4,600 Circuit Attack Front Wing $7,400 Championship Front Wing $11,700 Legendary Front Wing $14,500 Engine EMS Upgrade, Level 1 $9,000 EMS Upgrade, Level 2 $12,500 EMS Upgrade, Level 3 $18,000 EMS Upgrade, Level 4 $33,500 Exhausts Stock Exhaust $260 Titanium Tipped Exhaust $750 Aluminum Tipped Exhaust $1,800 Carbon Tipped Exhaust $3,000 Explosives Ignition Bomb $5,000 Remote Bomb $7,500 Livery None $11,400 Pisswasser $18,240 Estancia $19,380 Atomic $20,520 Meinmacht $21,660 The Quick Fix $22,800 Fixup $23,370 Ecola $23,939 Sprunk $24,510 Redwood $25,080 Cerveza Barracho $25,650 Respray See the full list of the available Respray options » Skirts Stock Skirts $2,500 Stock Rear Intake Scoop $5,500 Lightened Aerodynamic Body $8,000 Racing Aerodynamic Body $10,500 Extreme Aerodynamic Body $14,000 Spoilers Stock Spoiler $6,000 Cut Off Wing $7,050 Small Extreme Wing $10,000 Angular Wing $13,000 Cut Off Tail Fin $14,000 Racing Tail Fin $16,000 Extreme Shark Fin $16,500 Transmission Stock Transmission $1,000 Street Transmission $29,500 Sports Transmission $32,500 Race Transmission $40,000 Turbo None $5,000 Turbo Tuning $50,000 Wheels > Wheel Type Stock Wheels $3,000 Classic 5 $42,075 Classic 5 (Striped) $47,815 Retro Star $44,970 Retro Star (Striped) $51,100 Triplex $42.735 Triplex (Striped) $48,565 70s Spec $42,405 70s Spec (Striped) $48,190 Super 5R $55,000 Super 5R (Striped) $62,500 Speedster $43,065 Speedster (Striped) $48,940 GP-90 $47,665 GP-90 (Striped) $54,165 Superspoke $32,175 Superspoke (Striped) $36,565 Gridline $40,920 Gridline (Striped) $46,500 Snowflake $51,975 Snowflake (Striped) $59,065 Wheels > Wheel Color See the full list of the available Wheel Colors options » Wheels > Tire Design Stock Tires $200 Atomic Logo $42,075 Atomic $47,815 Fukaru White $44,970 Fukaru Red $51,100 Chepalle Yellow $42,735 Chepalle Green $48,565 Wheels > Tire Enhancements Standard Tires $200 Bulletproof Tires $25,000 (Rank 20) Wheels > Tire Smoke See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options »
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