Vapid Muscle

Imperator (Arena)

The Vapid Imperator (Arena) is a Muscle-class vehicle in Grand Theft Auto Online. It is listed at $2,284,940.

Stored in Arena Workshop
Price $2,284,940

Last on sale: −40% · was $2,284,940 → $1,370,964 on August 17, 2023

Trade price $1,718,000 (−25% off)

after unlocking it as a sponsorship tier reward in the Arena War Career

Requires Arena Workshop

How to get the Imperator (Arena) in GTA Online

The Imperator (Arena) was added to GTA Online on December 11, 2018, in the Arena War update.

It can be purchased in GTA Online from Arena War for $2,284,940.

It is stored in your Arena Workshop.

It can be customized at the Arena Workshop.

Once acquired, you can request delivery of the Imperator (Arena) from the Interaction Menu.

It has a discounted trade price of $1,718,000, unlocked by unlocking it as a sponsorship tier reward in the Arena War Career.

Weapons

  • Ram Weapons

    Optional front scoops and blades damage vehicles in collisions, with most choices able to launch lighter targets.

  • Dual .50 Cal Machine Guns

    Two hood-mounted machine guns provide sustained forward fire against exposed and lightly armored targets.

  • Rear Kinetic Mortars

    Two rear-facing mortars launch low-damage kinetic rounds that knock players and vehicles away with substantial force.

  • Proximity Mines

    Carries a choice of Kinetic, Spike, EMP, Slick, or Sticky mines for disrupting nearby vehicles.

  • Body Spikes and Blades

    Optional exterior spikes injure exposed targets, while spinning blades can damage pedestrians and vehicle tires on contact.

Performance

Tested performance

Top speed
135 mph
#2 in Muscle · #77 overall
Lap time
65.916s
#14 in Muscle · #295 overall

Tested by Broughy1322

Specifications

Class
Muscle
Manufacturer
Vapid
Drivetrain
RWD
Gears
4
Seats
2
Mass
2000 kg

Variants

  • Apocalypse

    Apocalypse-themed cosmetic variant.

  • Future Shock

    Future Shock-themed cosmetic variant.

  • Nightmare

    Nightmare-themed cosmetic variant.

Armor and explosive resistance

The Imperator (Arena) takes 4 homing missiles before it goes down. Its weak spot is sticky bombs, RPGs, grenades, MOC cannon shots, tank cannons, and AA flak rounds, which need only 1 hit.

Homing missiles
4 hits
Includes Oppressor Mk II and jet missiles.
Sticky bombs, RPGs, grenades, MOC cannon, tank cannon & AA flak
1 hit
Explosive Mk II sniper rounds
3 hits

Counts assume full vehicle armor with a driver inside; many vehicles take far fewer hits when left empty.

Upgrades

104 options across 25 categories. Taking the priciest option in every category costs $3,326,390.

Brakes

4
Brakes: options and prices
Stock Brakes$1,000
Street Brakes$20,000
Sport Brakes$27,000
Race Brakes$35,000

Boost

5
Boost: options and prices
None$20,000
Boost Upgrade 20%$100,000
Boost Upgrade 60%$230,000
Boost Upgrade 100%$400,000
Shunt Boost$520,000

Body Work > Decorations

8
Body Work > Decorations: options and prices
None$4,200
Whole Lotta Pole$6,720
Getting Medieval$7,140
It's a Stick Up$7,560
Boom On A Spear$7,980
Village Justice$8,400
Wasteland Peacock$8,610
Shish-Kebabbed$8,820

Body Work > Spikes

2
Body Work > Spikes: options and prices
None$5,000
Body Spikes$55,000

Body Work > Blades

2
Body Work > Blades: options and prices
None$50,000
Spinning Blades$145,000

Body Work > Armor Plating

4
Body Work > Armor Plating: options and prices
No Armor Plating$20,000
Light Armor$110,000
Reinforced Armor$175,000
Heavy Armor$300,000

Body Work > Roll Cages

4
Body Work > Roll Cages: options and prices
No Roll Cage$5,000
Painted Roll Cage$17,500
Rusty Roll Cage$19,700
Bare Metal Roll Cage$21,950

Engine > Engine Tunes

4
Engine > Engine Tunes: options and prices
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
Exhausts: options and prices
Stock Exhaust$260
Chrome Exhaust$750
Oval Exhaust$1,800
Blast Pipes$3,000
Shakotan Exhaust$19,100
Junk Pipes$19,500
Mega Zorst$21,000

Grilles

4
Grilles: options and prices
Stock Grille$200
Spiked Deflector$750
Ride 'Em Cowboy$2,680
Cannibal Totem$3,300

Hoods

8
Hoods: options and prices
Stock Hood$1,600
Triple Intake Bug Catcher$3,000
Single Intake Bug Catcher$5,000
High Rise Ram Pipes$8,000
Improvised Bug Catcher$9,600
High Triple Bug Catcher$11,000
High Single Bug Catcher$11,600
High Improvised Bug Catcher$12,000

Lights > Headlights

2
Lights > Headlights: options and prices
Stock Lights$600
Xenon Lights$7,500

Livery

5
Livery: options and prices
None$11,400
Wabi-Sabi$18,240
Bayou Beater$38,760
Junkyard Haul$41,040
Hunk O' Junk$43,320

Plates

5
Plates: options and prices
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
Suspension: options and prices
Stock Suspension$200
Lowered Suspension$1,000
Street Suspension$2,000
Sport Suspension$3,400
Competition Suspension$4,400

Transmission

4
Transmission: options and prices
Stock Transmission$1,000
Street Transmission$29,500
Sports Transmission$32,500
Race Transmission$40,000

Turbo

2
Turbo: options and prices
None$5,000
Turbo Tuning$50,000

Vertical Jump

4
Vertical Jump: options and prices
None$20,000
Jump Upgrade 20%$130,000
Jump Upgrade 60%$224,000
Jump Upgrade 100%$420,000

Wheels > Tire Design

2
Wheels > Tire Design: options and prices
Stock Tires$200
Custom Tires$5,000

Wheels > Tire Enhancements

3
Wheels > Tire Enhancements: options and prices
Standard Tires$200
Bulletproof Tires$25,000
Low Grip Tires$500

Windows

4
Windows: options and prices
None$500
Light Smoke$1,500
Dark Smoke$3,500
Limo$5,000

Weapons > Ram Weapons

5
Weapons > Ram Weapons: options and prices
None$20,000
Light Scoop$195,000
Reinforced Scoop$225,000
Large Scoop$255,000
Mega Blade$295,000

Weapons > Primary Weapons

3
Weapons > Primary Weapons: options and prices
None$50,000
Mounted .50 Cal (Rusted)$297,000
Mounted .50 Cal (Clean)$325,000

Weapons > Proximity Mine

6
Weapons > Proximity Mine: options and prices
No Proximity Mine$50,000
Kinetic$270,000
Spike$158,000
EMP$300,000
Slick$198,000
Sticky$250,000

Weapons > Secondary Weapons

2
Weapons > Secondary Weapons: options and prices
None$50,000
Rear Kinetic Mortar$650,000

History

The Imperator (Arena) was last discounted 153 weeks ago, the week of August 17, 2023, at 40% off.

Discount history 1 week

Weekly sales

Discount history: weekly sales
August 17, 2023−40% · was $2,284,940 → $1,370,964

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Imperator (Arena) cost in GTA Online?

The Imperator (Arena) costs $2,284,940 in GTA Online, available from Arena War.

How do I unlock the Trade Price for the Imperator (Arena)?

You unlock the Trade Price of $1,718,000 for the Imperator (Arena) by unlocking it as a sponsorship tier reward in the Arena War Career. This requires an Arena Workshop.

Where can I buy the Imperator (Arena) in GTA Online?

You can buy the Imperator (Arena) from Arena War in GTA Online.

What is the top speed of the Imperator (Arena)?

The Imperator (Arena) has a tested top speed of 135 mph in GTA Online, as measured by Broughy1322.

Can the Imperator (Arena) be customized?

Yes. It can be customized at the Arena Workshop.