

The HVY Scarab (Arena) is an armored weaponized Military vehicle featured in GTA Online on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, added to the game as part of the 1.46 Arena War update on December 11, 2018.
It's equipped with a Rocket Boost, that can be used for very quick acceleration and as a rechargeable speed boost.
How to get the Scarab (Arena) in GTA Online:
The Scarab (Arena) can be purchased in GTA Online from Arena War for a price of $3,076,290.
The Scarab (Arena) can be stored in any of your Properties/Garages as a Personal Vehicle. It can be customized at Arena Workshop.
Once acquired, you can request the delivery of the Scarab (Arena) from the Mechanic.
How to unlock the Scarab (Arena) Trade Price?
A trade price of $2,313,000 (Discounted)* can be unlocked for the Scarab (Arena).
The Scarab (Arena) can be purchased in three different variants: Apocalypse, Future Shock, or Nightmare.
HVY Scarab (Arena) in Real Life:
The design of the HVY Scarab (Arena) is based on a real life Howe & Howe Ripsaw EV2.
HVY Scarab (Arena) Top Speed:
The actual top speed of the Scarab (Arena) in GTA V is 74.25 mph (119.49 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.
The Scarab (Arena) is an armored vehicle, and with full Armor it requires 8 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.
Can you sell the Scarab (Arena) in GTA Online?
Yes, you can sell the Scarab (Arena) at Arena Workshop for a resale price of $1,845,774 (60% of the original purchase), plus 50% of the value of your upgrades.
Scarab (Arena): GTA V Vehicle Info
- Vehicle Class Military
- Manufacturer
HVY
- Vehicle Features Arena Contender, Armored Vehicle, Bulletproof - Rear, Has Liveries, Has Variants, Has Trade Price, Jump Ability, No Passive Mode, Proximity Mines, Rocket Boost, Unique Radar Icon, Weaponized Vehicle
- Acquisition Arena War
- GTA Online Price $3,076,290
- Trade Price $2,313,000 (Discounted)*
- Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
- Delivery Method Mechanic
- Modifications Arena Workshop
- Variant / Liveries
- Sell Can be sold only if purchased (High-End)
- Sell Price (Resale) $1,845,774 ($3,167,489 when fully upgraded)
- Race Availability Arena War Races
- Top Speed (Game Files) 62.14 mph (100.00 km/h)
- Based on (Real Life) Howe & Howe Ripsaw EV2
- Seats 4
- Mass / Weight 5,000 KG
- Drive Train AWD
- Gears 1
Scarab (Arena): Actual Performance
- Top Speed 74.25 mph (119.49 km/h)
- Lap Time 1:24.150
- Bulletproof Bulletproof from the rear (rear has no windows), window plates available at Arena's workshop
- Explosive Resistance
Amount of explosives required to destroy the Scarab (Arena), with 100% armor, and occupied by a player:
Explosive Weapon Amount Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles 8 RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon 8 Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) 19 Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) 4 Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak 1
Scarab (Arena): GTA V Statistics
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Speed53.66
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Acceleration25.00
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Braking23.33
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Handling68.18
- Overall 42.54
Note: The above statistics are coming from the Rockstar official website.
Scarab (Arena) Description:
When the radioactive dust settles and the scattered fragments of humanity retreat underground, you can bet on one thing: this puppy will be scuttling across the ruins of civilization like it's finally come home.
Scarab (Arena): GTA V Appearances
- Game Edition
GTA Online
- DLC / Title Update 1.46 Arena War
- Release Date December 11, 2018
- Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Appearances in Story Missions:
- Appearances in GTA Online:
- Similar Vehicles
- Model ID scarab
- Notes *The discounted SecuroServ Trade Price for the Scarab (Arena) is unlocked after the player has unlocked it as a sponsorship tier reward in the Arena War Career.
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Scarab (Arena): Vehicle Customization
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $2,643,430Modification GTA Online Price Brakes Stock Brakes $1,000 Street Brakes $20,000 Sport Brakes $27,000 Race Brakes $35,000 Boost None $20,000 Boost Upgrade 20% $100,000 (AW: $50,000) Boost Upgrade 60% $230,000 (AW: $115,000) Boost Upgrade 100% $400,000 (AW: $200,000) Shunt Boost $520,000 (AW: $260,000) Body Work > Decorations None $4,200 Rear War Poles $6,720 (AW: $3,360) Rear Spears $7,140 (AW: $3,570) Skull Cross $7,560 (AW: $3,780) Skull Cross w/ War Poles $7,980 (AW: $3,990) Skull Cross w/ Spears $8,400 (AW: $4,200) Load'a War Poles $8,610 (AW: $4,305) Load'a Spears $8,820 (AW: $4,410) Body Work > Spikes None $5,000 Body Spikes $55,000 (AW: $27,500) Body Spikes MK2 $75,500 (AW: $37,750) Body Spikes MK3 $99,500 (AW: $49,750) Body Work > Armor Plating No Armor Plating $20,000 Light Armor $110,000 (AW: $55,000) Reinforced Armor $175,000 (AW: $87,500) Heavy Armor $300,000 (AW: $150,000) Body Work > Windshield Armor None $2,200 Tri Bar $4,600 Quad Bar $7,400 Ladder Bars $11,700 Plated Bars $14,500 Full Armor $29,400 (AW: $14,700) Secondary Full Armor $29,800 (AW: $14,900) Carbon Full Armor $30,200 (AW: $15,100) Rusty Full Armor $30,600 (AW: $15,300) Body Work > Body Plating Stock Body Plating $200 Alt Front Plate $750 Alt Front Plate Mk2 $1,340 Body Work > Roll Cages No Roll Cage $5,000 Rear Bars $17,500 Carbon Walls $19,700 Rusty Walls $21,950 Alt Rusty Walls $24,300 Cage $22,000 (AW: $11,000) Plated Cage $23,900 (AW: $11,950) Engine > Engine Tunes EMS Upgrade, Level 1 $9,000 EMS Upgrade, Level 2 $12,500 EMS Upgrade, Level 3 $18,000 EMS Upgrade, Level 4 $33,500 Engine > Engine Covers Stock Engine Cover $200 Flat Roof $700 Entrenching Equipment $1,150 Large Vents $1,600 Slat Vents $1,950 Thin Vents $2,400 Air Filtration Vents $5,000 (AW: $2,500) Long Range Equipment $5,700 (AW: $2,850) Exhausts Stock Exhaust $260 Inside Tracks $750 Rear Exhaust $1,800 Top Mounted Exhaust $3,000 Slanted Top Mounted $9,550 Horns See the full list of the available Horns options » Lights > Headlights* Stock Lights $600 Xenon Lights $7,500 Lights > Neon Kits See the full list of the available Neon Kits options » Livery None $11,400 Light Edge Rust $18,240 Body Rust $38,760 (AW: $19,380) Worn Camo 1 $41,040 (AW: $20,520) Worn Camo 2 $43,320 (AW: $21,660) Respray See the full list of the available Respray options » Skirts Stock Skirts $2,500 Carbon Half Cover $5,500 Full Carbon Half Cover $8,000 Armored Cover $10,500 Primary Full Cover $14,000 Full Cover Kit $14,500 Armor Plated Cover $15,000 Armor Plated Kit $15,500 Mega Cover $32,000 (AW: $16,000) Mega Cover Kit $33,000 (AW: $16,500) Armored Mega Cover $34,000 (AW: $17,000) Armored Mega Cover Kit $34,800 (AW: $17,400) Turbo None $5,000 Turbo Tuning $50,000 Vertical Jump None $20,000 Jump Upgrade 20% $130,000 (AW: $65,000) Jump Upgrade 60% $224,000 (AW: $112,000) Jump Upgrade 100% $420,000 (AW: $210,000) Windows None $500 Light Smoke $1,500 Dark Smoke $3,500 Limo $5,000 Weapons > Ram Weapons None $20,000 Light Ram $195,000 Reinforced Ram $225,000 Heavy Ram $255,000 Light Scoop $295,000 Reinforced Scoop $337,500 Large Scoop $389,500 Weapons > Primary Weapons None $50,000 Mounted .50 Cal (Rusted) $297,000 Mounted .50 Cal (Clean) $325,000 Weapons > Proximity Mine No Proximity Mine $50,000 Kinetic $270,000 (AW: $135,000) Spike $158,000 (AW: $79,000) EMP $300,000 (AW: $150,000) Slick $198,000 (AW: $99,000) Sticky $250,000 (AW: $125,000)
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