Taipan
The Cheval Taipan is a Super-class vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is listed at $1,980,000.
Last on sale: −30% · was $1,980,000 → $1,386,000 on January 15, 2026
Cheval Taipan at a glance
Taipan top speed
126.25 mph. Independent testing puts the Taipan at 126.25 mph.
Taipan lap time
#64 in Super. Its tested 1:05.699 lap ranks #64 in Super.
How to get the Taipan in GTA Online
The Taipan was added to GTA Online on March 20, 2018, in the Southern SA Super Sport Series update.
It can be purchased in GTA Online from Legendary Motorsport for $1,980,000.
It is stored in any of your owned properties or garages as a Personal Vehicle.
It can be customized at Los Santos Customs, the LS Car Meet Mod Shop, or a Vehicle Workshop in one of your properties, such as the Auto Shop.
Once acquired, you can request delivery of the Taipan from your Mechanic.
Performance
- Top speed
- 126.25 mph
- #26 in Super · #140 overall
- Lap time
- 1:05.699
- #64 in Super · #298 overall
Tested by Broughy1322
Specifications
- Class
- Super
- Manufacturer
- Cheval
- Powertrain
- Combustion
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Gears
- 6
- Seats
- 2
- Mass
- 1400 kg
Armor and explosive resistance
A single homing missile or sticky bomb is enough to destroy the Taipan. Its only cushion is 2 hits from explosive Mk II sniper rounds.
- Homing missiles, sticky bombs, RPGs, grenades, MOC cannon, tank cannon & AA flak
- 1 hit
- Includes Oppressor Mk II and jet missiles.
- Explosive Mk II sniper rounds
- 2 hits
Counts assume full vehicle armor with a driver inside; many vehicles take far fewer hits when left empty.
Upgrades
89 options across 21 categories. Taking the priciest option in every category costs $346,050.
Armor
6
| No Armor | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 |
Brakes
4
| Stock Brakes | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Street Brakes | $20,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 |
| Race Brakes | $35,000 |
Bumpers > Front Bumpers
5
| Stock Front Bumper | $2,200 |
|---|---|
| Primary Extended Diffuser | $4,600 |
| Secondary Extended Diffuser | $7,400 |
| Carbon Extended Diffuser | $11,700 |
| Competition Diffuser | $14,500 |
Bumpers > Rear Bumpers
4
| Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 |
|---|---|
| Primary Fins | $4,600 |
| Secondary Fins | $7,400 |
| It's Lit | $11,700 |
Chassis
2
| Stock Chassis | $700 |
|---|---|
| Carbon Side Vent | $1,100 |
Engine
4
| EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 |
|---|---|
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 |
Exhausts
7
| Stock Exhaust | $260 |
|---|---|
| Twin Big Bore Exhaust | $750 |
| Twin Carbon Canned Exhaust | $1,800 |
| Twin Chrome Tip Exhaust | $3,000 |
| Quad GT Exhaust | $9,550 |
| Quad Offset Mid Exhausts | $9,750 |
| Twin Carbon Mid Exhausts | $10,500 |
Explosives
2
| Ignition Bomb | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 |
Hoods
7
| Stock Hood | $1,600 |
|---|---|
| Discreet Vented Hood | $3,000 |
| Big Vented Hood | $5,000 |
| Arrowhead Hood | $8,000 |
| Secondary Slatted Hood | $9,600 |
| Carbon Slatted Hood | $11,000 |
| Performance Slatted Hood | $11,600 |
Lights > Headlights
2
| Stock Lights | $600 |
|---|---|
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 |
Mirrors
3
| Stock Mirrors | $200 |
|---|---|
| Secondary Mirrors | $700 |
| Carbon Mirrors | $1,150 |
Plates
5
| Blue on White 1 | $200 |
|---|---|
| Blue on White 2 | $200 |
| Blue on White 3 | $200 |
| Yellow on Blue | $300 |
| Yellow on Black | $600 |
Roofs
7
| Stock Roof | $200 |
|---|---|
| Carbon Roof | $700 |
| Intake Scoop | $1,150 |
| Carbon Intake Scoop | $1,600 |
| Painted Vented Roof | $1,950 |
| Alt Vented Roof | $2,400 |
| Carbon Vented Roof | $2,500 |
Skirts
6
| Stock Skirts | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Primary Extended Skirt | $5,500 |
| Secondary Extended Skirt | $8,000 |
| Primary Street Skirt | $10,500 |
| Secondary Street Skirt | $14,000 |
| It's Lit | $14,500 |
Spoilers
6
| Stock Spoiler | $6,000 |
|---|---|
| Custom Body Wing | $7,050 |
| Sharp Body Spoiler | $10,000 |
| Flow Spoiler | $13,000 |
| LM Spoiler | $14,000 |
| GT Spoiler | $16,000 |
Suspension
4
| Stock Suspension | $200 |
|---|---|
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 |
| Street Suspension | $2,000 |
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 |
Transmission
4
| Stock Transmission | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Street Transmission | $29,500 |
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 |
| Race Transmission | $40,000 |
Turbo
2
| None | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 |
Wheels > Tire Design
2
| Stock Tires | $200 |
|---|---|
| Custom Tires | $5,000 |
Wheels > Tire Enhancements
3
| Standard Tires | $200 |
|---|---|
| Bulletproof Tires | $25,000 |
| Low Grip Tires | $500 |
Windows
4
| None | $500 |
|---|---|
| Light Smoke | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 |
| Limo | $5,000 |
History
The Taipan was last discounted 31 weeks ago, the week of January 15, 2026, at 30% off. It has been discounted 13 times. It has been the podium vehicle twice. It was added as new content the week of March 15, 2018.
Discount history 13 weeks
Weekly sales
| January 15, 2026 | −30% · was $1,980,000 → $1,386,000 |
|---|---|
| June 5, 2025 | −40% · was $1,980,000 → $1,188,000 |
| April 25, 2024 | −40% · was $1,980,000 → $1,188,000 |
| July 13, 2023 | −30% · was $1,980,000 → $1,386,000 |
| March 16, 2023 | −25% · was $1,980,000 → $1,485,000 |
| December 31, 2020 | −40% · was $1,980,000 → $1,188,000 |
| February 20, 2020 | −40% · was $1,980,000 → $1,188,000 |
| October 10, 2019 | −75% · was $1,980,000 → $495,000 |
| November 29, 2018 | −30% · was $1,980,000 → $1,386,000 |
| October 11, 2018 | −30% · was $1,980,000 → $1,386,000 |
| August 23, 2018 | −30% · was $1,980,000 → $1,386,000 |
| July 12, 2018 | −30% · was $1,980,000 → $1,386,000 |
| June 7, 2018 | −30% · was $1,980,000 → $1,386,000 |
Weekly feature history 3 weeks
| Note | ||
|---|---|---|
| Podium Vehicle | September 25, 2025 | — |
| Podium Vehicle | August 29, 2019 | — |
| New Content | March 15, 2018 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Taipan cost in GTA Online?
The Taipan costs $1,980,000 in GTA Online, available from Legendary Motorsport.
Where can I buy the Taipan in GTA Online?
You can buy the Taipan from Legendary Motorsport in GTA Online.
What is the top speed of the Taipan?
The Taipan has a tested top speed of 126.25 mph in GTA Online, as measured by Broughy1322.
Can the Taipan be customized?
Yes. It can be customized at Los Santos Customs, the LS Car Meet Mod Shop, or a Vehicle Workshop in one of your properties, such as the Auto Shop.