The Bravado Gauntlet Classic is a muscle car featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the continuation of The Diamond Casino & Resort update, released on August 8, 2019, during the Gauntlet Classic Week event.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Gauntlet Classic is based on the first-generation Dodge Challenger, with the horizontally split grille based on the 1970 Dodge Charger, while the side profile is taken from the 1970–1972 Plymouth Barracuda. The square tail lights seem to be inspired by the ones found on the 1970–1971 Ford Torino. The circular front high-beam lights, reverse lights, and chrome side skirts are similar to the ones from the 1967–1968 Ford Mustang, while the C-pillar might have been taken from the 1969–1970 Mustang models. The blue "A/C" badge under the Gauntlet name is based on the R/T performance marker.
The vehicle features a narrower front end with a similar arrangement to its modern counterpart, featuring an open section on the center that exposes the radiator and two small circular high-beam lights on the outer sides, along with a small silver/chrome bumper above. The upper area features a rectangular mesh grille with the surrounding and horizontal divider finished in silver/chrome, while the sections beside it have dual circular main headlights on silver/chrome housings. These headlights have a special animated "fading" effect when turned on and off, in a similar manner to vehicles such as the Dukes and Ruiner 2000. Its hood sports a small bulge and a cut-out for the "shaker" scoop, mounted directly to the engine intake. The Bravado emblem can be seen on the front.
The sides of the car are relatively simple, having a wider profile around the middle and slightly flared arches. There are yellow vertical marker lights on both ends, silver/chrome strips on the skirting area and "Gauntlet A/C" badges on the front fenders, while the doors have horizontal door handles and classic mirror wings near the A-pillars of the cabin. The cabin area is relatively basic and uses silver/chrome trimming around the windows.
The rear end of the car is rather unique, featuring an inset section with a black panel and silver/chrome detail on it. The center of the black panel bears the same "Gauntlet A/C" badge from the sides, while the outer portions are occupied by four red square tail lights, the central ones bearing "BRAVADO" textures. The lower area mainly consist of a small silver/chrome bumper similar to the front one, a central section intended for the license plate and circular reverse lights similar in appearance to the front high-beam lights. The bottom area has two mouldings for the dual exit, dual circular exhaust tubes.
The vehicle uses its own dedicated interior, using wooden dashboard panelling with silver/chrome trim around, as well as rectangular air conditioning units and a glovebox compartment on the passenger side. The dials are derived from the Dominator and the Gauntlet, but surrounded in silver/chrome trim and arranged in a way that the main dials are larger and placed beside the steering column, while the four gauges are located in the center, just above the radio set. Being a classic muscle car, the vehicle sports various classic details around, being a classic steering wheel with a gray variation of the Bravado emblem, Bravado-branded floor mats, traditional foot pedals and a classic gear shifter, as well as wooden panelling on the central lower section and doors. Beside the tachometer, there are small switches that provide some of the basic functions of the car.
The vehicle's primary color is applied on the bodywork, while the secondary color is applied on the roof and the engine cam covers. A trim color is also available for most of the interior, including the dashboard, steering wheel, door panels, and interior stitching. The wheels have a unique rim design, consisting of eight circular details around a protruding center, wrapped in high-profile tires with detailed tread pattern.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Gauntlet Classic has relatively sharp handling and has admirable grip around corners. In addition, the car does not spin out as easily as its original counterpart, and in an event of a spin-out, it can be easily corrected. Its suspension is relatively stiff and doesn't lose control over bumps and curbs, and its braking power is excellent. It can also take punishments relatively well from collisions and gunfire. Similarly to the Ellie, the Gauntlet Classic has solid acceleration off the line; however, it is lacking in top speed and overall power, leading it to fall behind many other muscle cars in straight lines.
The Gauntlet Classic has one (the eleventh) Advanced Flag enabled.[2] The purpose of this flag is unknown, but it appears to have little impact on performance.
The car is powered by a single-cam V8 engine, coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front engine, rear wheel drive layout. It shares the same engine sound as the Imperator.
GTA Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 88 / 142 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1350 / 2976 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The Rockstar Games Social Club doesn't list Benny's Original Motor Works as a dealer.
- The Rockstar Games Social Club incorrectly states that the Gauntlet Custom is not super-moddable.
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
| Category | Modification | Price | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade: Benny's Original Motor WorksB | Gauntlet Classic Custom | $815,000 | ||
| Armor | 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 | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | ||
| Street Brakes | $20,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 | |||
| Race Brakes | $35,000 | |||
| Bumpers | Front Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $2,200 | |
| Bolted Stock | $4,600 | |||
| Primary Stock | $7,400 | |||
| Twin Wedged Splitter | $11,700 | |||
| Muscle Wedged Splitter | $14,500 | |||
| Rear Bumpers | Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 | ||
| Bolted Stock | $4,600 | |||
| Bolted Stock w/ Over Riders | $7,400 | |||
| Primary Stock | $11,700 | |||
| Chassis | Stock Chassis | $700 | ||
| Roll Cage | $1,100 | |||
| Roll Cage w/ Carbon Seats | $1,350 | |||
| Mk1 Racing Cage | $1,500 | |||
| Mk2 Racing Cage | $2,750 | |||
| Mk3 Racing Cage | $3,600 | |||
| Mk4 Racing Cage | $4,900 | |||
| Engine | 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 | Stock Exhaust | $260 | ||
| Titanium Tipped Exhausts | $750 | |||
| Anodized Exhausts | $1,800 | |||
| Box Exhausts | $3,000 | |||
| Side Exit Exhausts | $9,550 | |||
| Side Mitered Exhausts | $9,750 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
| Front Fenders | None | $300 | ||
| Gauntlet Vents | $900 | |||
| Grilles | Stock Grille | $200 | ||
| Primary Sectioned Grilles | $750 | |||
| Secondary Sectioned Grilles | $1,340 | |||
| Primary Performance Grilles | $1,650 | |||
| Secondary Performance Grilles | $3,000 | |||
| Competition Grilles | $3,200 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 | ||
| Snorkel Hood | $3,000 | |||
| Carbon Snorkel Hood | $5,000 | |||
| Ridgeline Hood | $8,000 | |||
| Carbon Ridgeline Hood | $9,600 | |||
| Twin Intake Hood | $11,000 | |||
| Carbon Twin Intake Hood | $11,600 | |||
| Deep Inset Hood | $12,000 | |||
| Carbon Deep Inset Hood | $12,400 | |||
| Dual Filter Blower | $12,400 | |||
| Bravado Filter Blower | $12,500 | |||
| Oval Intake Bugcatcher | $12,900 | |||
| Triple Intake Bugcatcher | $13,250 | |||
| Exposed Engine Setup | $13,600 | |||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | ||
| Livery | None | $11,400 | ||
| Black Bravado | $18,240 | |||
| White 445 | $19,380 | |||
| Twin Black Stripes | $20,520 | |||
| Twin White Stripes | $21,660 | |||
| AirCav | $22,800 | |||
| Nokota | $23,370 | |||
| Redwood Classic | $23,939 | |||
| Hotshot | $24,510 | |||
| Rigid Rocket | $25,080 | |||
| True Patriot | $25,650 | |||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | Too Hot | ||
| Full Coverage | Too Hot | |||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $600 | |||
| Rear Fenders | None | $300 | ||
| Rear Vents | $900 | |||
| Twin Rear Vents | $1,500 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Roofs | Stock Roof | $200 | ||
| Primary Sunstrip | $700 | |||
| Secondary Sunstrip | $1,150 | |||
| Rear Window Louvers | $1,600 | |||
| Primary Roof | $1,950 | |||
| Vinyl Roof | $2,400 | |||
| Secondary Roof Setup | $2,500 | |||
| Primary Roof Setup | $2,850 | |||
| Vinyl Roof Setup | $3,400 | |||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | Too Hot | ||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $2,500 | ||
| Custom Skirt | $5,500 | |||
| Primary Custom Skirt | $8,000 | |||
| Secondary Custom Skirt | $10,500 | |||
| Ridged Skirt | $14,000 | |||
| Primary Ridged Skirt | $14,500 | |||
| Secondary Ridged Skirt | $15,000 | |||
| Competition Skirt | $15,500 | |||
| Spoilers | None | $6,000 | ||
| Ducktail Spoiler | $7,050 | |||
| Inset Ducktail Spoiler | $10,000 | |||
| Low Level Spoiler | $13,000 | |||
| Primary Low Level Spoiler | $14,000 | |||
| Secondary Low Level Spoiler | $16,000 | |||
| Bolted Dovetail Spoiler | $16,500 | |||
| Primary Super Spoiler | $17,000 | |||
| Secondary Super Spoiler | $17,500 | |||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $4,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
| Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
| Super Transmission | $50,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | ||
| Windows | None | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $5,000 | |||
- B Only available at Benny's Original Motor Works.
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Video[]
Variants[]
Gauntlet Classic CustomGrand Theft Auto Online |
 (Rear quarter view) |
The Gauntlet Classic Custom is a custom variant of the Gauntlet Classic, which features a nose cone with pop-up headlights, and various modifications unique to this variant. |
Special Variants[]
GTA Online: The Diamond Casino Heist[]
- Two pre-modified variants of the Gauntlet Classic can be chosen as getaway vehicles to steal for The Diamond Casino Heist. They are one of the four sets of vehicles driver Eddie Toh randomly allocates for the player.
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Prominent Appearances in Missions[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Should the player employ Eddie Toh as the driver for The Diamond Casino Heist, he may request the player to steal two Gauntlet Classics as getaway vehicles.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Can be purchased from Southern San Andreas Super Autos and Benny's Original Motor Works for $615,000 or for $461,250 after completing The Diamond Casino Heist as the Heist Leader and using the Gauntlet Classic as a getaway vehicle.
Events[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Could be won from the Lucky Wheel in the Casino during the Krieger Week event.
- Was awarded for the Prize Ride Challenge in the LS Car Meet during the Independence Day 2022 event.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Gauntlet Classic uses the "Rock" group which can play:
- Los Santos Rock Radio
- Radio Mirror Park
- Kult FM (Enhanced Editions only)
- Vinewood Boulevard Radio (May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Trivia[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Even though the car is mainly based on the Dodge Challenger, it can also bear a resemblance to the 1970-74 Plymouth Barracuda if modified correctly.
- If the car is fitted with the Competition Grille, it will have retractable covers similar to the Dukes.
- The car is incorrectly listed as "Bravado Gauntlet" on Benny's Original Motor Works.
- The "Black Bravado" livery appears to be based on the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T and T/A stripes.
- The "White 445" livery is based on the ones that found on the 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
- The "Twin Black Stripes" livery loosely resembles John Tanner's Dodge Challenger R/T from Driver: San Francisco. One can modify the body to further strengthen this resemblance.
- The "AirCav" livery is based on the livery of the Valkyrie, as it bears the same decals with spades, U.S. Army badge and the "N-LS5513" registration code.
- The "Nokota" livery is based around the "Rootin' Tootin'" livery for the P-45 Nokota, as it bears the same scheme, pinup model and registration numbers.
- The "Rigid Rocket" livery appears to be based on the 1972 Plymouth Barracuda "Motown Missile" drag car.
- The "Gauntlet" badge of the Gauntlet Classic appeared on the official advertisement for the Gauntlet Hellfire.
- Despite the "440" badge can be found in the game files, it did not actually appear on the Gauntlet Classic for some reasons. This badge can only be seen on the car's hood of the preview image, on Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
- The badges used for the Gauntlet appeared on the pre-2019 image and post-2019 preview image of the Gauntlet Classic on Rockstar Games Social Club. The "450cui" badge can be seen on the hood, and the "Gauntlet A/C" badge was replaced with the modern "Gauntlet" badge on the side.
Bugs/Glitches[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- All custom Exhaust options have the particle effects offset in a position a few inches below where they should be.
- On the contrary, none of the custom exhausts have a shaking animation. This issue is also present with the Gauntlet Hellfire.
- The axle's geometry connecting to the wheel clips through the brake disk when the suspension is lowered.
- Some players may encounter the issue that the vehicle is not listed for sale on Benny's Original Motor Works.
See Also[]
- Gauntlet Classic Custom - Custom variant.
References[]
- ↑
Seen on the "Classic American Cars" poster inside the Auto Shop if the "Route 68" style is applied.
- ↑ File Data:
<strAdvancedFlags>4000000</strAdvancedFlags>
- ↑ Script Data:
case 0: Var2.f_66 = joaat("gauntlet3"); StringCopy(&(Var2.f_1), "01JCP664", 16); Var2.f_5 = 0; Var2.f_6 = 13; Var2.f_7 = 134; Var2.f_8 = 13; Var2.f_97 = 1; Var2.f_99 = 132; Var2.f_98 = 0; Var2.f_69 = 1; Var2.f_62 = 255; Var2.f_63 = 255; Var2.f_64 = 255; Var2.f_74 = 255; Var2.f_76 = 255; Var2.f_9[0] = 1; Var2.f_9[1] = 4; Var2.f_9[2] = 2; Var2.f_9[3] = 3; Var2.f_9[4] = 3; Var2.f_9[5] = 6; Var2.f_9[6] = 5; Var2.f_9[7] = 11; Var2.f_9[8] = 1; Var2.f_9[9] = 2; Var2.f_9[10] = 7; Var2.f_9[48] = 8; break; - ↑ Script Data:
case 1: Var2.f_66 = joaat("gauntlet3"); StringCopy(&(Var2.f_1), "28OAE229", 16); Var2.f_5 = 70; Var2.f_6 = 13; Var2.f_7 = 70; Var2.f_8 = 156; Var2.f_97 = 1; Var2.f_99 = 132; Var2.f_98 = 0; Var2.f_65 = 3; Var2.f_69 = 1; Var2.f_62 = 255; Var2.f_63 = 255; Var2.f_64 = 255; Var2.f_74 = 255; Var2.f_76 = 255; Var2.f_9[0] = 1; Var2.f_9[1] = 2; Var2.f_9[2] = 1; Var2.f_9[3] = 7; Var2.f_9[4] = 5; Var2.f_9[5] = 2; Var2.f_9[6] = 2; Var2.f_9[7] = 5; Var2.f_9[8] = 1; Var2.f_9[9] = 2; Var2.f_9[10] = 4; Var2.f_9[23] = 31; Var2.f_9[48] = 2; break;
