Grotti Cheetah Classic
Old-money styling from the Ferrari Testarossa carries this Grotti classic, which trades outright aggression for strong handling within the Sports Classics field.
Key Info
| Game | GTA 5 |
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| Type | Car |
| Class | Commercial |
| Manufacturer | Grotti |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Mass | 1,500 kg |
| DimensionsL x W x H | Not published by Rockstar |
Performance
| Top Speed | 193.12 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–60 | Not published |
| Handling | 80/100 |
More Info
| Inspired By | Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari 328, and other Ferrari cars |
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| In-Game Price | $865,000 at Legendary Motorsport |
The Grotti Cheetah Classic arrived with the Gunrunning Pack update on July 11, 2017, priced at $865,000 at Legendary Motorsport. Its design draws from the Ferrari Testarossa and Ferrari 328, giving it a distinctly old-money character compared to the newer Grotti Cheetah, a separate Super-class vehicle based on the Ferrari Enzo.
How It Drives
Broughy1322's fully-upgraded test clocks the Cheetah Classic at 193.12 km/h (120 mph), with a 1:04.082 lap time. Rockstar's own in-game stat bars read 81.56 speed, 75.00 acceleration, 26.67 braking, and 80.30 handling, all on a 0 to 100 scale. That acceleration figure trails its otherwise strong handling and speed numbers, so the car takes a moment to build up momentum out of corners even though it holds a line well once moving.
How to Get One
Buy it outright from Legendary Motorsport for $865,000, no reputation grinding or mission chain required. It can also show up as a target vehicle for the Exotic Exports side mission through an owned Auto Shop, or as a customer's car during Auto Shop Service, where completing the job gives the option to buy it directly instead of just modifying and returning it.
Customization Highlights
A full build runs $348,800 across every category at Los Santos Customs, on the lower end for a Sports Classics vehicle in this price range. Turbo tuning and Super Transmission are tied as the largest line items at $50,000 each. The spoiler category alone offers 17 distinct options, more variety than most vehicles at this price point.
Comparison to Other Variants
Against the standard Grotti Cheetah (Ferrari Enzo-inspired, $650,000, 194.33 km/h fully upgraded), the Classic is slightly slower but trades that for noticeably better handling. Against the LSCM Cheetah Classic (a separate widebody variant, $1,952,500, 191.51 km/h fully upgraded), the standard Cheetah Classic is over $1 million cheaper and nearly as fast, making it the stronger value pick between the two despite the LSCM's exclusive bodykit.
Is It Worth Buying?
At $865,000 for an 80.30 handling rating, it's a strong pick for players who prioritize cornering over acceleration, and the multiple acquisition paths (direct purchase, Exotic Exports, Auto Shop Service) make it easy to pick up without a dedicated grind. Its 65.88 overall rating means it won't compete with newer Sports Classics vehicles on raw numbers, but the price justifies that gap.
Quick Tips
- Buy it directly at Legendary Motorsport if you want it immediately, no unlock requirements apply Watch for it as an Auto Shop Service customer vehicle, completing the job lets you buy it directly Lean into its strong handling rather than expecting quick acceleration off the line Budget $348,800 separately if you want the full upgrade build, it's relatively affordable for the class Don't confuse it with the LSCM Cheetah Classic, a separate widebody variant costing over $1 million more
How to Get It
Legendary Motorsport, $865,000 at Legendary Motorsport
Special Features
Pros & Cons
- Strong handling for the class (80.30 on Rockstar's own scale)
- Solid top speed relative to its $865,000 price point
- Usable in standard races
- Multiple acquisition paths: direct purchase, Exotic Exports, or Auto Shop Service
- Weak acceleration for the class (75.00 on Rockstar's own scale)
- Weak braking overall (26.67 on Rockstar's own scale)
- Not bulletproof by default, a single homing missile, RPG, or sticky bomb destroys it even at 100% armor
- 65.88 overall rating trails newer Sports Classics options
Verdict
Trivia
- Full upgrade cost at Los Santos Customs is $348,800 across all categories. Lap time fully upgraded: 1:04.082 (Broughy1322 test). Added to GTA Online on July 11, 2017, as part of the Gunrunning Pack update. Distinct from the LSCM Cheetah Classic, a separate widebody variant priced at $1,952,500.
Featured In
- Car Wash Service (contact mission) Simeon's Premium Deluxe Repo Work (contact mission)