Grand Theft Auto Online has a vast array of vehicles that continuously surprise players with unique features and odd behaviors. From performance quirks to hidden mechanics, here are 10 interesting and lesser-known facts about GTA cars that every player should know.
1. Nonfunctional Spoilers Affect Vehicle Performance
Some cars in GTA Online come with spoilers that don’t actually affect handling or downforce. Vehicles like the Grotti Itali RSX and the Pegassi Torero XO suffer from this issue, where their active spoilers provide no real downforce, limiting their potential dominance in their class.
2. Directional Downforce Glitch in Grotti X80 Proto
The Grotti X80 Proto, once the most expensive car in GTA Online, has a bizarre downforce bug. Its downforce depends on the direction the car faces on the map—downforce appears when driving northeast but disappears heading southwest. This glitch is likely due to its unique active arrow flaps.
3. Scaling Issues with Overflawed Entity XXR
The Entity XXR from the Los Santos Super Sport Series DLC suffers from a scaling problem where it looks smaller compared to other supercars, especially when parked next to larger vehicles like the Overflod Tyrant. Inside the XXR, players can’t see their character’s legs or the dashboard properly due to the misplaced positioning.
4. Huge Scale Difference in Los Santos Super Sport Series
While the XXR is undersized, the Overflod Tyrant is one of the largest supercars in the game, creating noticeable size contrast between cars from the same DLC.
5. Special Vehicle Features and Nods
Some cars, like the Imponte Ruiner 2000 (inspired by Knight Rider’s KITT), have cool features such as shocking other players who try to enter the vehicle when “no entry” settings are enabled—causing them to convulse as from a stun gun.
6. Advanced Handling Flags and Engine Resistance Issues
Vehicles from the Southern San Andreas Super Sport series and After Hours DLC face handling problems. Engine resistance causes delayed gear shifting and reduced performance. Advanced handling flags cause instability at high speeds, making certain cars prone to crashes with minor corrections.
7. Speed Glitches in Certain Vehicles
Some GTA Online vehicles can be glitched to exceed their normal speed limits. For example, some motorcycles reach up to 180 mph by performing wheelies continuously, and the Hydra jet can glitch to speeds over 300 mph by switching VTOL mode on and off. Many new players simply buy cheap gta modded accounts to access these speed glitch vehicles right away.
8. Water and Vehicles Don't Mix—Mostly
Vehicles like the Stromberg and Toreador can operate underwater, but with quirks: certain doors opening will instantly destroy the car. Neither vehicle’s windows break, but drivers inside can be shot out.
9. Surfing and Shooting on Large Vehicles
Players can stand, surf, and even shoot from the beds of large trucks like flatbeds, dump trucks, and mules while the driver continues moving. Sometimes drivers exit unexpectedly, adding to the chaos.
10. Top Speed Surprises
Surprisingly, none of the top 10 fastest land vehicles in GTA Online belong to the supercar category. Muscle cars, sports cars, sports classics, and motorcycles top the list instead. Despite premium prices, many supercars don’t outrun cheaper vehicles on straight-line speed, although they often perform better on tracks.
GTA Online vehicles are full of surprises beyond simple customization or looks. Knowing these quirky facts about spoilers, handling, speed glitches, and unique features can enhance your gameplay and appreciation of Rockstar’s attention to detail. Whether mastering glitches or enjoying nods to pop culture, the GTA car lineup remains a fascinating part of the game.
