The Benefactor BR8 (Formula 1 Car) is a Open Wheel vehicle featured in GTA Online, 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 122.75 mph (197.55 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 for a resale price of $2,040,000 (60% of the original purchase), plus 50% of the value of your upgrades.

BR8 (Formula 1 Car): GTA V Vehicle Info

Vehicle Class Open Wheel
Manufacturer Manufacturer: Benefactor Benefactor
Vehicle Features Has LiveriesKERS Boost
Acquisition Legendary Motorsport
GTA Online Price $3,400,000
Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
Delivery Method Mechanic
Modifications Los Santos Customs
Sell Can be sold only if purchased (High-End)
Sell Price (Resale) $2,040,000 ($2,266,625 when fully upgraded)
Race Availability Can 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

Seats 1
Mass / Weight 550 KG
Drive Train RWD
Gears 6

BR8 (Formula 1 Car): GTA V Performance

Top Speed - Real 122.75 mph (197.55 km/h)
Lap Time 0:54.788
Bulletproof No
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

Speed
87.19
Acceleration
100.00
Braking
43.33
Handling
100.00
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

Release Date August 11, 2020
DLC / Title Update 1.51 LS Summer Special
Game Edition Game Edition: GTA Online GTA Online
Platforms PCPlayStation 4Xbox One

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Model ID openwheel1
BR8 (Formula 1 Car): Vehicle Customization
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $453,250
ModificationGTA 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
Exhaust
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 »

BR8 (Formula 1 Car): GTA V Screenshots

BR8 (Formula 1 Car): Custom Paint Jobs

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BR8 (Formula 1 Car) Video

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