Contender
The Vapid Contender is an SUVs-class vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is listed at $250,000.
Vapid Contender at a glance
Contender top speed
109 mph. Independent testing puts the Contender at 109 mph.
Contender lap time
#16 in SUVs. Its tested 1:09.270 lap ranks #16 in SUVs.
How to get the Contender in GTA Online
The Contender was added to GTA Online on July 26, 2016, in the Cunning Stunts update.
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).
Once acquired, you can request delivery of the Contender from your Mechanic.
It has been removed from sale and is no longer available to purchase.
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.
Performance
- Top speed
- 109 mph
- #16 in SUVs · #472 overall
- Lap time
- 1:09.270
- #16 in SUVs · #423 overall
Tested by Broughy1322
Specifications
- Class
- SUVs
- Manufacturer
- Vapid
- Powertrain
- Combustion
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Gears
- 5
- Seats
- 4
- Mass
- 2750 kg
Armor and explosive resistance
A single homing missile or sticky bomb is enough to destroy the Contender. 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
45 options across 13 categories. Taking the priciest option in every category costs $177,450.
Armor
6
| No Armor | $500 |
|---|---|
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $5,250 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $8,750 |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $14,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $24,500 |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $35,000 |
Brakes
4
| Stock Brakes | $500 |
|---|---|
| Street Brakes | $10,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $13,500 |
| Race Brakes | $17,500 |
Engine
4
| EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $4,500 |
|---|---|
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $6,250 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $9,000 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $16,750 |
Explosives
2
| Ignition Bomb | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 |
Lights > Headlights
2
| Stock Lights | $400 |
|---|---|
| Xenon Lights | $5,000 |
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
2
| Stock Roof | $200 |
|---|---|
| No Roof | $700 |
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 | $500 |
|---|---|
| Street Transmission | $14,750 |
| Sports Transmission | $16,250 |
| Race Transmission | $20,000 |
Turbo
2
| None | $2,500 |
|---|---|
| Turbo Tuning | $35,000 |
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 |
Removed Vehicle Last Seen
Last seen March 19, 2025 (522 days ago) from Premium Deluxe Motorsport
All sightings 4
- March 19, 2025 Premium Deluxe Motorsport
- December 11, 2024 Premium Deluxe Motorsport
- July 17, 2024 Premium Deluxe Motorsport
- May 31, 2023 Premium Deluxe Motorsport