The Vapid Slamvan (Arena) is an armored, weaponized Muscle Car featured in GTA Online, added to the game as part of the 1.46 Arena War update on December 11, 2018.

The Slamvan (Arena) is a variant of the standard Slamvan base model.

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 Slamvan (Arena) in GTA Online:

The Slamvan (Arena) is a Custom Vehicle, which can be obtained by first buying the standard Vapid Slamvan for $49,500, and then converting it to this custom variant in the Arena Workshop for an extra cost of $1,321,875.

The Slamvan (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 Slamvan (Arena) from the Mechanic. However, the Slamvan (Arena) cannot be used in standard races.

The Slamvan (Arena) comes in three different custom variants: Apocalypse, Future Shock, or Nightmare.

Vapid Slamvan (Arena) in Real Life:

The design of the Vapid Slamvan (Arena) is based on a real life Custom 1950 Ford F6, aka "Stubby Bob".

Vapid Slamvan (Arena) Top Speed:

The actual top speed of the Slamvan (Arena) 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.

The Slamvan (Arena) is an armored vehicle, and with full Armor it requires 3 Homing Missiles to be destroyed.

Can you sell the Slamvan (Arena) in GTA Online?

Yes, you can sell the Slamvan (Arena) at Arena Workshop for a resale price of $793,125 (60% of the original purchase), plus 50% of the value of your upgrades.

Slamvan (Arena): GTA V Vehicle Info

Vehicle Class Muscle
Manufacturer Manufacturer: Vapid Vapid
Vehicle Features Arena ContenderArmored VehicleCustom VehicleHas LiveriesHas VariantsJump AbilityNo Passive ModeProximity MinesRocket BoostUnique Radar IconWeaponized Vehicle
Acquisition Arena War
How To Unlock Obtained by upgrading the Slamvan vehicle stock model to a custom variant at the Arena Workshop
Base Model
Slamvan

Slamvan

GTA Online Price $1,321,875
Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
Delivery Method Mechanic
Modifications Arena Workshop
Variant / Liveries
  • Slamvan (Arena): Apocalypse Slamvan
    Variant Apocalypse Slamvan
  • Slamvan (Arena): Future Shock Slamvan
    Variant Future Shock Slamvan
  • Slamvan (Arena): Nightmare Slamvan
    Variant Nightmare Slamvan
Sell Can be sold only if purchased (High-End)
Sell Price (Resale) $793,125 ($2,166,465 when fully upgraded)
Race Availability Arena War Races
Top Speed - Game Files 84.20 mph (135.50 km/h)
Based on (Real Life) Custom 1950 Ford F6, aka "Stubby Bob"

Seats 2
Mass / Weight 1,245 KG
Drive Train RWD
Gears 4

Slamvan (Arena): GTA V Performance

Top Speed - Real 121.00 mph (194.73 km/h)
Lap Time 1:13.160
Bulletproof Window plates available at Arena's workshop
Explosive Resistance

Amount of explosives required to destroy the Slamvan (Arena), with 100% armor, and occupied by a player:

Explosive Weapon Amount
Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles 3
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

Note: The Slamvan (Arena) has half-resistance when it's not occupied by a player.

Slamvan (Arena): GTA V Statistics

Speed
72.70
Acceleration
67.50
Braking
13.33
Handling
56.06
Overall 52.40

Note: The above statistics are coming from the Rockstar official website.

Slamvan (Arena) Description:

Never start a cataclysmic resource war without one.

Slamvan (Arena): GTA V Appearances

Release Date December 11, 2018
DLC / Title Update 1.46 Arena War
Game Edition Game Edition: GTA Online GTA Online
Platforms PCPlayStation 4Xbox One

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Model ID slamvan4
Slamvan (Arena): Vehicle Customization
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $2,746,680
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)
Rear Bumpers
Stock Rear Bumper $2,200
Light Armor $4,600
Reinforced Armor $7,400 (AW: $3,700)
Heavy Armor $11,700 (AW: $5,850)
Body Work > Decorations
None $4,200
Basic Spears $6,720 (AW: $3,360)
Battle Spears $7,140 (AW: $3,570)
War Spears $7,560 (AW: $3,780)
Body Work > Spikes
None $5,000
Body Spikes $55,000 (AW: $27,500)
Body Work > Blades
None $50,000
Spinning Blades $145,000
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)
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
Grilles
Stock Grille $200
70s Hybrid Grille $750
Restomod Grille $1,340
Speedway Grille $1,650
Custom Grille $3,000
Hood
Stock Hood $1,600
Rusty Metal Bull Horn $3,000
Rusty Chrome Bull Horn $5,000
Real Bull Horn $8,000
Battle Cross $19,200 (AW: $9,600)
War Cross $22,000 (AW: $11,000)
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
Benny's Shop Truck $18,240
Globe Shop Truck $38,760 (AW: $19,380)
Flamed Patina $41,040 (AW: $20,520)
Blacktop Bomber $43,320 (AW: $21,660)
Respray
See the full list of the available Respray options »
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
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)
Wheelie Bars
No Wheelie Bar $21,000
Wheelie Bar $33,600
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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