Benefactor BR8 (Formula 1 Car)

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The Benefactor BR8 (Formula 1 Car) is a Open Wheel vehicle featured in GTA Online on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, 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 Benefactor
• Vehicle Features Has Liveries, KERS 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

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) 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

• Game Edition GTA Online
• DLC / Title Update 1.51 LS Summer Special
• Release Date August 11, 2020
• Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

• Appearances in GTA Online:
  • Open Wheel Races
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• Model ID openwheel1

• BR8 (Formula 1 Car): Vehicle Customization

  Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $453,250

  Modification	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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