Hotknife
The Vapid Hotknife is a Muscle-class vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is listed at $90,000.
Vapid Hotknife at a glance
Hotknife top speed
109.5 mph. Independent testing puts the Hotknife at 109.5 mph.
Hotknife lap time
#81 in Muscle. Its tested 1:18.362 lap ranks #81 in Muscle.
How to get the Hotknife in GTA Online
The Hotknife was added to GTA Online on October 1, 2013, at launch.
It can be purchased in GTA Online from Legendary Motorsport for $90,000.
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 Hotknife from your Mechanic.
Performance
- Top speed
- 109.5 mph
- #65 in Muscle · #464 overall
- Lap time
- 1:18.362
- #81 in Muscle · #622 overall
Tested by Broughy1322
Specifications
- Class
- Muscle
- Manufacturer
- Vapid
- Powertrain
- Combustion
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Gears
- 5
- Seats
- 2
- Mass
- 700 kg
Armor and explosive resistance
A single homing missile or sticky bomb is enough to destroy the Hotknife. 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
48 options across 14 categories. Taking the priciest option in every category costs $269,600.
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 |
Body Work
2
| None | $700 |
|---|---|
| Cycle Fenders | $1,100 |
Brakes
4
| Stock Brakes | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Street Brakes | $20,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 |
| Race Brakes | $35,000 |
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 |
Explosives
2
| Ignition Bomb | $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 |
Hoods
3
| Stock Hood | $1,600 |
|---|---|
| Triple Intake Bug Catcher | $3,000 |
| Single Intake Bug Catcher | $5,000 |
Lights > Headlights
2
| Stock Lights | $600 |
|---|---|
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 |
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 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hotknife cost in GTA Online?
The Hotknife costs $90,000 in GTA Online, available from Legendary Motorsport.
Where can I buy the Hotknife in GTA Online?
You can buy the Hotknife from Legendary Motorsport in GTA Online.
What is the top speed of the Hotknife?
The Hotknife has a tested top speed of 109.5 mph in GTA Online, as measured by Broughy1322.
Can the Hotknife 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.