GTA Online offers a selection of high-speed vehicles within the Grand Theft Auto series. Certain vehicles are enhanced with a Rocket Booster, enabling them to achieve even greater speeds. This feature proves advantageous in tackling various challenges presented in the game. Moreover, the Rocket Booster is not exclusive to a single vehicle type but can be found in multiple cars, bikes, and aircraft.
Now, let's examine the 7 GTA Online vehicles equipped with this capability, ranked according to their maximum speed.
1. Pegassi Toreador
In its car mode, the Toreador exhibits decent handling and speed, but its acceleration is average. However, upgrading the vehicle at Los Santos Customs or a vehicle workshop can enhance its acceleration. The handling and cornering abilities are generally good, although the rear-wheel drive layout can result in occasional slippery handling. As an amphibious vehicle, it won't malfunction when transitioning from land to water in car mode. However, controlling it becomes challenging, necessitating a switch to submarine mode. It's important to note that losing the driver door exposes the vehicle to water damage, causing it to be destroyed like any regular vehicle. The car's windows are resistant to shattering but not bulletproof. Overall, its performance is similar to the Stromberg.
In submarine mode, the Toreador's performance is average. It achieves a faster forward speed compared to a Submersible or a Kraken, but it remains slower than surface speed boats.
The Toreador surpasses the Stromberg in one aspect: its booster. This booster operates similarly to vehicles equipped with turbine boosters like the Rocket Voltic and the Oppressor. It provides a brief propulsion burst of about a second and recharges quickly, approximately in one second. This feature enables the Toreador to accelerate rapidly or maintain speed better than most cars (although it falls short compared to the Vigilante in this regard). Notably, the booster functions underwater as well, giving it an advantage over most naval vehicles.
2. Grotti Vigilante
The Vigilante is a customized 2-door car resembling the iconic Batmobile from the 1989 movie Batman, which was originally built on an elongated Chevrolet Impala chassis. However, its rear design is based on the "Tumbler" version of the Batmobile featured in the 2005 film Batman Begins.
This well-performing sports car not only offers impressive driving capabilities but also combines offensive features inspired by heavily armored vehicles. It boasts good acceleration, traction, and decent handling. Its mass, similar to that of the Insurgent, allows it to effortlessly plow through traffic, thanks to its sturdy front end. However, the car's length may cause some understeer for the player, and the wider rear increases the risk of collisions with obstacles, potentially leading to loss of control and spinning.
When the boost is applied, the Vigilante reaches a top speed exceeding 150 mph / 241.4 km/h, making it the fastest land vehicle in the game. This even surpasses the ground speed of the P-996 LAZER, which is 136 mph / 218.9 km/h. By consistently utilizing the boost, the Vigilante achieves an average top speed of over 120 mph / 193.1 km/h. Without the boost, the Vigilante still boasts a statistically high top speed of 115 mph / 185.1 km/h.
3. Rocket Voltic
While the Rocket Voltic shares the same electric engine as the regular Voltic, it is slightly heavier due to the added rocket at the back. Nevertheless, it maintains good acceleration thanks to the direct transmission between the engine and the wheels.
The Rocket Voltic is equipped with a sizeable rocket booster that, when activated, emits a brief burst, propelling the vehicle to high speeds for a moment. From a stationary position, the car can reach around 130 miles per hour in approximately 1.5 seconds, and while already at top speed, it can boost up to around 140 miles per hour. After each boost, the rocket requires a nine-second recharge time before it can be used again. It's worth noting that the recharge will only commence once the car has landed on all four wheels. However, if the vehicle remains grounded after becoming airborne, the recharge process will continue.
Similar to fighter jets' turbines, the Rocket Voltic's turbine will forcefully push away any player or pedestrian who is in front of it when the rocket burst is activated, potentially causing fatal consequences. It is crucial for players to exercise caution when using the turbine, as it can propel the vehicle forward, potentially leading to collisions with traffic.
4. Declasse Scramjet
The Scramjet draws inspiration from the renowned 1960s Anime series Speed Racer and its lead vehicle, the Mach Five. Its design incorporates front and rear fenders reminiscent of the Alfa Romeo 33/2 Coupé Speciale.
Thanks to its aerodynamic design, the Scramjet delivers impressive acceleration, top speed, and satisfactory handling and braking capabilities. The low suspension, resulting from its wheels having negative camber, can pose difficulties in navigating small obstacles. However, the front end's sloped profile helps to mitigate this issue by facilitating the handling of curbs and minor bumps.
One notable feature of the Scramjet is its rocket booster, which outperforms similar vehicles. It provides a propulsion boost for two and a half seconds, and the recharge time for the booster is four seconds. Unlike most vehicles with this feature, the Scramjet allows the early deactivation of the booster upon activation, granting the driver more control over speed boosts.
5. Pegassi Oppressor MK I
When it was first introduced, the Pegassi Oppressor MK I quickly became one of the most highly sought-after vehicles in the game. However, with the subsequent inclusion of the Oppressor MK II in GTA Online, its desirability has diminished. Nevertheless, its ability to fly, although limited to short distances, remains a unique characteristic.
Additionally, as a weaponized motorcycle, it possesses the capability to launch Homing Missiles, much like its successor. It also boasts a remarkable speed, ranking as the third fastest bike with a top speed of 140 mph or 225.31 km/h. Players can obtain this vehicle by paying $2,750,000 or by acquiring the Trade Price of $2,067,669.
6. LF-22 Starling
The LF-22 Starling is a rocket plane featured in GTA Online as part of the Smuggler's Run update. The Starling's performance is similar to that of a modern-day fighter jet, and its small, compact design is very easy to handle.
Speed-wise, the plane is considerably sluggish without its Booster ability, but with correct usage, it can easily be one of the best performing planes in the game. The Starling comes with machine guns, homing missiles and even an option for installing bombs.
7. Oppressor MKII
The dreaded weapon Oppressor MKII is technically a bike. While its speed is nothing to brag about, the Oppressor MKII is a beast in pretty much everything else. You can hover over land, water, and even fly. While it was nerfed, this versatility makes the bike a popular choice for all kinds of griefers.
This versatility also makes it useful in most missions as well. From CEO/VIP work to MC missions and Heist setups, the Oppressor MKII is probably amongst the best purchase you would ever do in this game. The bike can also be fitted with machine guns, explosive machine guns, and missiles.
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