Vapid Hotknife

The Vapid Hotknife is a Muscle Car featured in Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online.

This vehicle also appears in GTA San Andreas.

How to get the Hotknife in GTA 5 Story Mode:

In GTA V Story Mode, the Hotknife can only be purchased from the in-game internet for a price of $90,000.

How to get the Hotknife in GTA Online:

The Hotknife can be purchased in GTA Online from Legendary Motorsport for a price of $90,000.

The Hotknife 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 Hotknife from the Mechanic.

This vehicle is available for Free to players who purchased the Collector's Edition of GTA V.

Vapid Hotknife in Real Life:

The design of the Vapid Hotknife is based on a real life 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe, 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith.

Vapid Hotknife Top Speed:

The actual top speed of the Hotknife in GTA V is 109.50 mph (176.22 km/h) when it's fully upgraded, as it's been accurately tested in-game by Broughy1322.

Can you sell the Hotknife in GTA Online?

Yes, you can sell the Hotknife at Los Santos Customs for a resale price of $54,000 (60% of the original purchase), plus 50% of the value of your upgrades.

Hotknife: GTA V Vehicle Info

Vehicle Class Muscle
Manufacturer Vapid
Vehicle Features Mystery Prize
Acquisition Legendary Motorsport
Story Mode Price $90,000
GTA Online Price $90,000
Storage Location Garage (Personal Vehicle)
Delivery Method Mechanic
Modifications Los Santos Customs
Sell Can be sold only if purchased (High-End)
Sell Price (Resale) $54,000 ($188,800 when fully upgraded)
Race Availability Can be used in Races
Top Speed (Game Files) 86.99 mph (140.00 km/h)
Based on (Real Life) 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe, 1956 Rolls Royce Silver Wraith

Seats 2
Mass / Weight 700 KG
Drive Train RWD
Gears 5

Hotknife: Actual Performance

The actual Top Speed & Lap Time have been accurately tested by Broughy with the vehicle fully upgraded.

Top Speed 109.50 mph (176.22 km/h)
Lap Time 1:18.362
Bulletproof No

Explosive Resistance

Amount of explosives required to destroy the Hotknife, 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

Hotknife: GTA V Statistics

Speed

75.12
Acceleration

75.00
Braking

14.33
Handling

56.06
Overall 55.13

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

Hotknife Description:

Calling all car nerds who love to spend lots of money building a vehicle that looks like it's from the 1930's, but also kind of looks like it's from the future. The almost-street-legal Hotknife is perfect for getting you from the steampunk social to the furrie convention.

Hotknife: GTA V Appearances

Game Edition GTA Online, GTA V Story Mode, Collector's Edition
DLC / Title Update 1.01 Game Launch
Release Date September 17, 2013
Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Model ID hotknife
Default Radio Stations Channel X

Hotknife: Vehicle Customization

Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online $269,600

Modification	Story Price	GTA Online Price
Armor
No Armor	$325	$1,000
Armor Upgrade 20%	$1,625	$7,500
Armor Upgrade 40%	$4,062	$12,000
Armor Upgrade 60%	$6,500	$20,000
Armor Upgrade 80%	$11,375	$35,000
Armor Upgrade 100%	$16,250	$50,000
Body Work
None	$350	$700
Cycle Fenders	$550	$1,100
Brakes
Stock Brakes	$325	$1,000
Street Brakes	$6,500	$20,000
Sport Brakes	$8,775	$27,000
Race Brakes	$11,375	$35,000
Engine
EMS Upgrade, Level 1	$2,925	$9,000
EMS Upgrade, Level 2	$4,062	$12,500
EMS Upgrade, Level 3	$5,850	$18,000
EMS Upgrade, Level 4	$10,887	$33,500
Explosives
Ignition Bomb	N/A	$5,000
Remote Bomb	N/A	$7,500
Hoods
Stock Hood	$450	$1,600
Triple Intake Bug Catcher	$850	$3,000
Single Intake Bug Catcher	$1,200	$5,000
Horns
See the full list of the available Horns options »
Lights > Headlights
Stock Lights	$200	$600
Xenon Lights	$1,000	$7,500
Lights > Neon Kits
See the full list of the available Neon Kits options »
Plates
Blue on White 1	$50	$200
Blue on White 2	$50	$200
Blue on White 3	$50	$200
Yellow on Blue	$75	$300
Yellow on Black	$150	$600
Respray
See the full list of the available Respray options »
Suspension
Stock Suspension	$100	$200
Lowered Suspension	$500	$1,000
Street Suspension	$1,000	$2,000
Sport Suspension	$1,700	$3,400
Competition Suspension	$2,200	$4,400
Transmission
Stock Transmission	$325	$1,000
Street Transmission	$9,587	$29,500
Sports Transmission	$10,562	$32,500
Race Transmission	$13,000	$40,000
Turbo
None	$1,625	$5,000
Turbo Tuning	$8,125	$50,000
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	$100	$200
Custom Tires	$2,500	$5,000
Wheels > Tire Enhancements
Standard Tires	$350	$200
Bulletproof Tires	$4,000	$25,000 (Rank 20)
Low Grip Tires	N/A	$500 (at LS Car Meet)
Wheels > Tire Smoke
See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options »
Windows
None	$100	$500
Light Smoke	$200	$1,500
Dark Smoke	$450	$3,500
Limo	$700	$5,000