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Grand Theft Auto V

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action
Developer: Rockstar Games
Release Date: April 14, 2015

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'Grand Theft Auto Online' Adds Two Vehicles, Junk Energy Time Trials, Summer Racing Event Bonuses And More

by Rainier on July 20, 2023 @ 8:34 a.m. PDT

Set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and the surrounding area, Grand Theft Auto V delivers a world of unprecedented scale and detail bursting with life, from mountaintops to the depths of the ocean.

When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other.

Switch between the interconnected lives of Michael, Trevor and Franklin as they embark on a series of heists across Los Santos and Blaine County in the biggest, deepest and richest open world experience yet, with game world enhancements that include new wildlife, upgraded weather and damage effects, and an array of new details to discover.

Grand Theft Auto V also comes with Grand Theft Auto Online, the dynamic and ever-evolving online universe for up to 30 players, and includes all existing gameplay upgrades and content released since the launch of Grand Theft Auto Online.

Rise through the ranks to become a CEO of your own criminal empire by trading contraband or form a Motorcycle Club and rule the streets. Pull off daring co-operative Heists, enter adrenaline-fueled Stunt Races, compete in unique Adversary Modes or create your own content to play and share with the entire GTA community.

The Penaud La Coureuse sports car is now available from Legendary Motorsport, ready to be equipped with Imani Tech and Hao’s Special Works upgrades.

Plus, adrenaline junkies can now purchase an all-new electric mountain bike, the Inductor, and test it out in the new Junk Energy Time Trials.

Full highlights from this week include:

  • Two New Vehicles: The Penaud Le Coureuse sports car, available to purchase from Legendary Motorsport and free to claim for GTA+ Members, and the Inductor electric mountain bike, available from Pedal and Metal Cycles
  • New Junk Energy Time Trials with the Inductor
  • Triple GTA$ and RP on Hotring Circuit Races, Special Vehicle Stunt Races, Open Wheel Races, and the Community Series
  • Triple GTA$, LS Car Meet Rep, and RP on Street and Pursuit Races
  • The Dark Manor Racing Suit awarded to players who win once in a Rockstar Created Open Wheel Race, Hotring Circuit Race, and an LS Street Race until August 2 
  • New Community Series Additions
  • On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
    • Premium Test Ride: The Pfister Astron Custom
    • This week’s HSW Time Trial takes place between Terminal and Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness
  • Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom Vehicles: The Vapid Dominator ASP with the Python limited-time livery (Muscle, 30% off), Maibatsu Penumbra FF (Sports), Ocelot R88 (Open Wheel, 30% off), Declasse DR1 (Open Wheel, 30% off), and the Ocelot Pariah (Sports, 30% off)
  • Luxury Autos Showroom Vehicles: The Pegassi Torero XO (Super, 30%) and Ocelot Lynx (Sports, 40% off)
  • Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Vulcar Warrener HKR
  • LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Obey Tailgater S (Sedan) in Sci-fi livery, Bravado Verlierer (Sports), and Pfister 811 (Super, 40% off)
  • LS Car Meet Prize Ride: The Albany V-STR (Sports) Prize Ride for placing Top 2 in LS Car Meet Races for four days in a row
  • 40% off Auto Shops
  • Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the Mammoth Avenger (Plane), Vapid Dominator ASP (Muscle), Ocelot R88 (Open Wheel), Declasse DR1 (Open Wheel), Ocelot Pariah (Sports), Grotti Itali GTO (Sports), and Pegassi Torero XO (Super), plus 40% off the Ocelot Lynx (Sports) and Pfister 811 (Super)
  • Gun Van Discounts: 50% off the Carbine Rifle, and for GTA+ Members only, 25% off the Railgun
  • GTA+ Benefits: A free Penaud La Coureuse and Penaud Rally livery, free Santo Capra x Manor Suit Jacket and Pants, complimentary Anodized Lime Pearl Chameleon Wheel Paint, extra rewards on Junk Energy Time Trials and Land, Air, Open Wheel, and Stunt Races, and more

Speed and Succeed in the Penaud Le Coureuse, Available Now

Back in the ’70s, the Penaud La Coureuse sports car was the only French import acceptable in polite American society. Now it’s undergone an electric-age overhaul from its spoiler to its air intakes, leaving it poised to raise its eyebrow suggestively and whisper “voilà” as it makes a beeline for the horizon.

Pick up the Penaud La Coureuse (Sports) from Legendary Motorsport. It’s free to claim for  GTA+ Members  through August 16 and also eligible for Imani Tech and Hao’s Special Works upgrades. You can deck yours out with a Missile Lock-On Jammer or Remote Control Unit from your Agency’s Vehicle Workshop, or get HSW upgrades inside the LS Car Meet on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The Inductor Brings the Humble Bicycle into the Twenty-First Century

You might have thought that a mountain bike was already eco-friendly. Not true. The average Los Santos resident’s sweat contains enough restricted substances to significantly damage any ecosystem they pedal through. The solution? The nimble torque-pumped Inductor, the electric mountain bike of your freedom-filled dreams, now available to purchase from Pedal and Metal Cycles.

New Junk Energy Time Trials

For fans of extreme sports, Junk Energy is synonymous with spikes of adrenaline, racing heart rates, and unnaturally fast reaction speeds. Junk Energy’s latest venture is no change of pace, with a range of Time Trials for the new Inductor that rotate daily and test riders’ talents.

Make clever use of the Inductor’s battery for temporary speed boosts, and make sure your Stamina attribute is at peak levels to beat the par time for GTA$ and RP. Look for the Junk Energy Time Trial location on the map to get started.

3X GTA$ and RP on Hotring Circuit Races

Los Santos’ racing communities are alight with the spirit of competition during the Summer Racing Event: whether it’s a breakneck race on an Open Wheel track, a race against the LSPD, or the sponsored madness of the Hotring Circuit.

Slap corporate decals all over your favorite stock car, roll up to the starting line, and use slipstreams to your competitive advantage in Hotring Circuit Races to earn Triple Rewards through July 26.

3X GTA$ and RP on Special Vehicle Stunt Races

Take the Rocket Voltic, Ruiner 2000, and Blazer Aqua out of their respective comfort zones in Special Vehicle Stunt Races to reap 3X GTA$ and RP this week.

3X GTA$ and RP on Open Wheel Races

Push automotive technology and human reflexes to their limits simultaneously by taking part in Open Wheel Races, using KERS boosts and tactical pit stops to come out ahead with 3X GTA$ and RP all week long.

Summer Racing Event Rewards

On top of GTA$ and RP bonuses across an assortment of racing series, win once in a Rockstar Created Open Wheel Race, Hotring Circuit Race, and an LS Street Race once each at any point between today and August 2 to receive the Dark Manor Racing Suit, awarded within 10 days of completion.

3X GTA$, LS Car Meet Rep, and RP on Street Races

Your knowledge of Los Santos’ roads will be the key to success in Street Races, where a shortcut can make all the difference. Earn 3X GTA$, LS Car Meet Rep, and RP through July 26 to boot.

3X GTA$, LS Car Meet Rep, and RP on Pursuit Races

Skilled drivers who can utilize their street knowledge to evade the LSPD along with besting other competitors will also get Triple Rewards in Pursuit Races this week.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Premium Test Ride: Pfister Astron Custom: Visit Hao’s Special Works inside the LS Car Meet to upgrade eligible vehicles and scope out this week’s Premium Test Ride, a formidable Pfister Astron Custom SUV loaded up with performance-enhancing upgrades and cosmetic tweaks.

This Week’s HSW Time Trial: Once Hao’s reupholstered the innards of your favorite ride, see how it fares against the clock in this week’s HSW Time Trial, a sprint between Terminal and Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness.

New Community Series Additions

The latest batch of Community Series Jobs contains a little bit of everything. There are new names and familiar faces crafting fresh and fun modes that we simply had to share with everyone. To celebrate, all the below Jobs are dishing out Triple Rewards to competitors, all week long:

  • Death on the GOLF course by  MaKi_ART - Dodge death and shoot it out on the links of the Los Santos Golf Club in this Team Deathmatch. Fore!
  • '' BOTANICAL '' by  ShelbyGR - Prolific creator ShelbyGR, who was featured in the Community Series once before, returns with a meticulously designed TDM with a horticultural theme.
  • ANGL Ruins Of Athena by  NightAngelUK - This ingenious Stunt Race takes you through the ruins of an ancient temple.
  • GOLF RX ONE by  TheRealSk8Fox - Another creation that uses the golf course as a canvas, this Stunt Race lets you kick your tires on the immaculately manicured greens. All-wheel drive is recommended for maximum torque.
  • Blind Bends by  teltow - Community Series veteran teltow crafted this track to test your abilities to handle a motorcycle both on and off-road as you make your way deeper into the reaches of Blaine County.
  • Battle of the Bands by  KnoxNerd - A Capture mode pitting two teams against each other inside the Vinewood Bowl’s iconic amphitheater. It was also created by none other than KnoxNerd, leader of the  Hillbilly Agenda , one of GTA Online’s  most-storied Crews .
  • DO5T Mystery Box by  -makif- - This LTS uses the Rocket Voltic’s jet propulsion capabilities, mystery boxes, and a varied arsenal to create a new flavor of chaos. Weapons are found in boxes across the way, so boost off the ramp to fly over and try your luck.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom
Your dear old pal Simeon has just what you need if you’re looking to partake in the Summer Racing Event. With a pair of Open Wheel speedsters highlighting this week’s offerings, use his showroom’s friendly, no-hassle test drive to your advantage:

  • Vapid Dominator ASP with the Python limited-time livery (Muscle, 30% off)
  • Maibatsu Penumbra FF (Sports)
  • Ocelot R88 (Open Wheel, 30% off)
  • Declasse DR1 (Open Wheel, 30% off)
  • Ocelot Pariah (Sports, 30% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom

The window display of the Luxury Autos showroom is a perfect destination for Los Santos’ upwardly mobile. Visit this week to get a closer look at the Pegassi Torero XO (Super, 30% off) and Ocelot Lynx (Sports, 40% off) shining behind glass, compare their stats and specs, and buy either, or both, directly from the floor.

On The Diamond Casino Podium: Vulcar Warrener HKR

Stop by The Diamond Casino & Resort to give the Lucky Wheel a spin. This week you’ll have a shot at winning the Vulcar Warrener HKR, a highly dependable Sedan with a large pickup to fit.

This Week at the LS Car Meet

Hit the LS Car Meet to take the Obey Tailgater S (Sedan) in Sci-fi livery, Bravado Verlierer (Sports), and Pfister 811 (Super, 40% off) for a spin around the test track or try them out by competing in Scrambles and Time Trails.

Whether you’re evading the LSPD in Pursuit Races or using shortcuts and detours to shave crucial seconds off your lap time in Street Races, placing Top 2 in LS Car Meet Races for four days in a row will land you the Albany V-STR (Sports) Prize Ride.

GTA+

GTA+ Members can enjoy a wide selection of rewards, bonuses, and other perks through August 16, including:

  • Free Penaud La Coureuse and Penaud Rally livery
  • Free Santo Capra x Manor Suit Jacket and Pants
  • Complimentary Anodized Lime Pearl Chameleon Wheel Paint
  • 1.5X GTA$ and RP on Land, Air, Open Wheel, and Stunt Races
  • 1.5X GTA$ and RP on new Junk Energy Time Trials
  • 50% off conversion costs at Hao’s Special Works

And much more, including a GTA$500,000 bonus delivered upon billing each month. Visit the  GTA+ website  for full details.

DISCOUNTS

Get deep into the automotive underground with an Auto Shop property, on sale now for 40% off. And stock your garages with a range of discounted vehicles across an assortment of classes.

  • Auto Shop Properties – 40% off
  • Mammoth Avenger (Plane) – 30% off
  • Ocelot Lynx (Sports) – 40% off
  • Pfister 811 (Super) – 40% off
  • Vapid Dominator ASP (Muscle) – 30% off
  • Ocelot R88 (Open Wheel) – 30% off
  • Declasse DR1 (Open Wheel) – 30% off
  • Ocelot Pariah (Sports) – 30% off
  • Grotti Itali GTO (Sports) – 30% off
  • Pegassi Torero XO (Super) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Tactical SMG | Carbine Rifle (50% off) | Railgun (25% off for GTA+ Members) | Assault Shotgun | Crowbar Pistol | Pipe Wrench | Molotovs | Proximity Mines | Grenades | Armor

Grand Theft Auto V is currently available for PS4, PS5 , Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.


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