Ardent
The Ocelot Ardent is a weaponized coupe in the Sports Classics class of GTA Online, added as part of the Gunrunning update and based on the Lotus Esprit. Its twin machine guns make it one of only a few armed Sports Classics.
Ocelot Ardent at a glance
Ardent top speed
118.75 mph. Independent testing puts the Ardent at 118.75 mph.
Ardent lap time
#8 in Sports Classics. Its tested 1:04.265 lap ranks #8 in Sports Classics.
Ardent in real life
The Ardent is Ocelot's take on the Lotus Esprit.
How to get the Ardent in GTA Online
The Ardent was added to GTA Online on August 22, 2017, in the Gunrunning update.
It can be purchased in GTA Online from Warstock Cache & Carry for $1,150,000.
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, and also at the Agency (Imani Tech) and a Mobile Operations Center or Avenger weapon workshop.
Once acquired, you can request delivery of the Ardent from your Mechanic.
Imani Tech upgrades
Fitted at the Agency Vehicle Workshop. Each option is a fixed one-time cost.
- Missile Lock-On Jammer$400,000
Blocks homing missile lock-on from other players and weaponized vehicles.
Weapons
- Dual Machine Guns
Two driver-operated machine guns provide rapid fire straight ahead against exposed targets and lightly armored vehicles.
Performance
- Top speed
- 118.75 mph
- #19 in Sports Classics · #296 overall
- Lap time
- 1:04.265
- #8 in Sports Classics · #238 overall
Tested by Broughy1322
Specifications
- Class
- Sports Classics
- Manufacturer
- Ocelot
- Powertrain
- Combustion
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Gears
- 5
- Seats
- 2
- Mass
- 1200 kg
Armor and explosive resistance
A single homing missile or sticky bomb is enough to destroy the Ardent. 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
114 options across 20 categories. Taking the priciest option in every category costs $343,500.
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
3
| Street Brakes | $20,000 |
|---|---|
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 |
| Race Brakes | $35,000 |
Bumpers > Front Bumpers
6
| Stock Front Bumper | $2,200 |
|---|---|
| Secondary Stock Bumper | $4,600 |
| Sport Bumper | $7,400 |
| Secondary Sport Bumper | $11,700 |
| Tuner Bumper | $14,500 |
| Secondary Tuner Bumper | $14,700 |
Bumpers > Rear Bumpers
2
| Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 |
|---|---|
| Classic Bumper | $4,600 |
Engine > Engine Tunes
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 |
Engine > Engine Covers
7
| Stock Engine Cover | $200 |
|---|---|
| Smooth Cover | $700 |
| Dual Vented Cover | $1,150 |
| Tuner Cover | $1,600 |
| Custom Exposed Engine | $1,950 |
| Chrome Exposed Engine | $2,400 |
| Secondary Exposed Engine | $2,500 |
Exhausts
2
| Stock Exhaust | $260 |
|---|---|
| Oval Exhaust | $750 |
Explosives
2
| Ignition Bomb | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 |
Fenders
3
| Stock Fenders | $300 |
|---|---|
| Plastic Fenders | $900 |
| Secondary Fenders | $1,500 |
Hoods
7
| Stock Hood | $1,600 |
|---|---|
| Smooth Hood | $3,000 |
| Vented Hood | $5,000 |
| Dual Vented Hood | $8,000 |
| Sport Hood | $9,600 |
| Tuner Hood | $11,000 |
| Deep Vented Hood | $11,600 |
Lights > Headlights
2
| Stock Lights | $600 |
|---|---|
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 |
Livery
41
| None | $11,400 |
|---|---|
| Basic Camo | $18,240 |
| Zancudo Camo | $19,380 |
| Sprayed Camo | $20,520 |
| 3 Color Outline | $21,660 |
| 90s Sandbox | $22,800 |
| Modern 5 Color | $23,370 |
| Arid Theater | $23,939 |
| Winter Camo | $24,510 |
| Urban Warrior | $25,080 |
| Nature Reserve | $25,650 |
| Naval Battle | $26,220 |
| Urban Geometric | $26,789 |
| Coyote Geometric | $27,360 |
| Large Geometric | $27,930 |
| Naval Geometric | $28,500 |
| Desert Fractal | $29,070 |
| Urban Fractal | $29,639 |
| Large Digital | $30,210 |
| Medium Digital | $30,780 |
| Small Digital | $31,350 |
| Skulls | — |
| Knuckleduster | — |
| Conveyor | — |
| Stars | — |
| Tartan | Reward |
| Galaxy | — |
| Trees Camo | — |
| Candy Cane | — |
| It's a Wrap | — |
| Deck the Halls | Reward |
| Pink & Green Camo | — |
| Yellow & Blue Camo | — |
| Orange Shade Camo | — |
| Blue & Green Camo | — |
| Hunting Camo | — |
| Blue Tartan | — |
| Santo Capra Coins | — |
| Sessanta Nove Monogram | — |
| Sessanta Nove Multi-color | — |
| Dolla Dolla | — |
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 |
Spoilers
4
| None | $6,000 |
|---|---|
| Classic Spoiler | $7,050 |
| Tuner Spoiler | $10,000 |
| Secondary Tuner Spoiler | $13,000 |
Suspension
5
| Stock Suspension | $200 |
|---|---|
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 |
| Street Suspension | $2,000 |
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 |
| Competition Suspension | $4,400 |
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 Ardent is on sale this week, at 30% off. It has been discounted 17 times. It has been the podium vehicle once and the prize ride twice.
Discount history 17 weeks
Weekly sales
| October 1, 2026 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
| August 21, 2025 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
| December 21, 2023 | −40% · was $1,150,000 → $690,000 |
| April 6, 2023 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
| September 15, 2022 | −40% · was $1,150,000 → $690,000 |
| April 28, 2022 | −40% · was $1,150,000 → $690,000 |
| April 29, 2021 | −40% · was $1,150,000 → $690,000 |
| January 28, 2021 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
| September 10, 2020 | −40% · was $1,150,000 → $690,000 |
| April 16, 2020 | −60% · was $1,150,000 → $460,000 |
| February 13, 2020 | −40% · was $1,150,000 → $690,000 |
| September 12, 2019 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
| May 30, 2019 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
| February 14, 2019 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
| December 20, 2018 | −25% · was $1,150,000 → $862,500 |
| July 12, 2018 | −30% · was $1,150,000 → $805,000 |
Weekly feature history 3 weeks
| Note | ||
|---|---|---|
| Prize Ride | October 30, 2025 | — |
| Prize Ride | August 1, 2024 | — |
| Podium Vehicle | December 19, 2019 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ardent cost in GTA Online?
The Ardent costs $1,150,000 in GTA Online, available from Warstock Cache & Carry.
Where can I buy the Ardent in GTA Online?
You can buy the Ardent from Warstock Cache & Carry in GTA Online.
What is the top speed of the Ardent?
The Ardent has a tested top speed of 118.75 mph in GTA Online, as measured by Broughy1322.
Does the Ardent have missiles in GTA Online?
No, the Ardent has no missiles or any other explosive weapon in GTA Online. It is still a weaponized vehicle, so its guns are listed in the Weapons section on this page. An Imani Tech Missile Lock-On Jammer can be fitted to defend against homing missiles fired at it.
Can the Ardent 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, and also at the Agency (Imani Tech) and a Mobile Operations Center or Avenger weapon workshop.
What is the Ardent based on in real life?
The Ardent is Ocelot's take on the Lotus Esprit.