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 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 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.

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 74.30 mph (119.57 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

  • Seats 4
  • Mass / Weight 5,000 KG
  • Drive Train AWD
  • Gears 1

Scarab (Arena): GTA V Performance

  • Top Speed - Real 74.30 mph (119.57 km/h)
  • Lap Time 1:24.439
  • 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

  • Speed
    53.66
  • Acceleration
    25.00
  • Braking
    23.33
  • Handling
    68.18
  • 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 Game Edition: GTA OnlineGTA Online
  • DLC / Title Update
  • Release Date December 11, 2018
  • Platforms PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4Xbox One

  • 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.
  • Scarab (Arena): Vehicle Customization
    Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $2,643,430
    ModificationGTA 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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Scarab (Arena): Custom Paint Jobs

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