Vapid Contender

The Vapid Contender is a SUVs vehicle featured in GTA Online on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, added to the game as part of the 1.35 Cunning Stunts update on July 26, 2016.

This vehicle also appears in Grand Theft Auto VI and Grand Theft Auto IV.

How to get the Contender in GTA Online:

While it could be purchased in the past, the Contender has been removed from the in-game stores in June 2023, and currently it can no longer be purchased in GTA Online. Its price was $250,000.

However, you can still get the Contender from other players at the LS Car Meet, where it's possible to buy a copy of someone else's vehicle.

The removed vehicles may be made available in a weekly rotation at the following places:

The Lucky Wheel's Podium Vehicle (1 spot)
LS Car Meet Prize Ride & Test Rides (4 spots)
Simeon's Showroom (5 spots)
Luxury Autos Showroom (2 spots)
The Vinewood Car Club (10 spots - GTA+ members only)

The Contender 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 Contender from the Mechanic.

Vapid Contender in Real Life:

The design of the Vapid Contender is based on a real life Toyota Tunder Devolro Diablo, Ford Raptor, Ford F-150.

Vapid Contender Top Speed:

The actual top speed of the Contender in GTA V is 109.00 mph (175.42 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.

Can you sell the Contender in GTA Online?

Yes, you can sell the Contender at Los Santos Customs for a resale price of $150,000 (60% of the original purchase), plus 50% of the value of your upgrades.

Contender: GTA V Vehicle Info

Vehicle Class SUVs
Manufacturer Vapid
Vehicle Features Bulletproof - FrontBulletproof - SideBulletproof - RearHas Variants
Acquisition Currently unavailable
GTA Online Price $250,000
Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
Delivery Method Mechanic
Modifications Los Santos Customs
Variant / Conversion

Utility Truck (Contender)
Sell Can be sold only if purchased (High-End)
Sell Price (Resale) $150,000 ($238,725 when fully upgraded)
Race Availability Can be used in Races
Top Speed - Game Files 83.89 mph (135.00 km/h)
Based on (Real Life) Toyota Tunder Devolro Diablo, Ford Raptor, Ford F-150

Seats 4
Mass / Weight 2,750 KG
Drive Train AWD
Gears 5

Contender: GTA V Performance

The below Top Speed & Lap Time have been accurately tested by Broughy.

Top Speed - Real 109.00 mph (175.42 km/h)
Lap Time 1:09.536
Bulletproof Bullet resistant windows from all sides

Explosive Resistance

Amount of explosives required to destroy the Contender, 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

Contender: GTA V Statistics

Speed

72.43
Acceleration

65.00
Braking

20.00
Handling

63.64
Overall 55.27

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

Contender Description:

Are you a VIP in need of tasteful yet robust transport? Aspiring crimelord with an eye for flexible seating and storage space? Survivalist with thinly veiled paramilitary intentions? However deranged your aspirations, the Vapid Contender has got you covered.

Contender: GTA V Appearances

Game Edition GTA Online
DLC / Title Update 1.35 Cunning Stunts
Release Date July 26, 2016
Platforms PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4Xbox One

Notable Owners: Vagos Merryweather Security
Similar Vehicles

Utility Truck (Contender)

Model ID contender

Contender: Vehicle Customization

Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $177,450

Modification	GTA Online Price
Armor
No Armor	$500
Armor Upgrade 20%	$5,250
Armor Upgrade 40%	$8,750
Armor Upgrade 60%	$14,000
Armor Upgrade 80%	$24,500
Armor Upgrade 100%	$35,000
Brakes
Stock Brakes	$500
Street Brakes	$10,000
Sport Brakes	$13,500
Race Brakes	$17,500
Engine
EMS Upgrade, Level 1	$4,500
EMS Upgrade, Level 2	$6,250
EMS Upgrade, Level 3	$9,000
EMS Upgrade, Level 4	$16,750
Explosives
Ignition Bomb	$5,000
Remote Bomb	$7,500
Horns
See the full list of the available Horns options »
Lights > Headlights
Stock Lights	$400
Xenon Lights	$5,000
Lights > Neon Kits
See the full list of the available Neon Kits options »
Plates
Blue on White 1	$200
Blue on White 2	$200
Blue on White 3	$200
Yellow on Blue	$300
Yellow on Black	$600
Respray
See the full list of the available Respray options »
Roofs
Stock Roof	$200
No Roof	$700
Suspension
Stock Suspension	$200
Lowered Suspension	$1,000
Street Suspension	$2,000
Sport Suspension	$3,400
Competition Suspension	$4,400
Transmission
Stock Transmission	$500
Street Transmission	$14,750
Sports Transmission	$16,250
Race Transmission	$20,000
Turbo
None	$2,500
Turbo Tuning	$35,000
Wheels > Wheel Type
See the full list of the available Wheel Types options »
Wheels > Wheel Color
See the full list of the available Wheel Colors options »
Wheels > Tire Design
Stock Tires	$200
Custom Tires	$5,000
Wheels > Tire Enhancements
Standard Tires	$200
Bulletproof Tires	$25,000 (Rank 20)
Low Grip Tires	$500 (at LS Car Meet)
Wheels > Tire Smoke
See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options »
Windows
None	$500
Light Smoke	$1,500
Dark Smoke	$3,500
Limo	$5,000