| For the mission in Grand Theft Auto V, see Gauntlet. |
- "An American muscle car in a class by itself. Roll down the windows and scream in testosterone-filled rage as you gun the engine while stuck in traffic. DNA wipes easily off the leather seats."
- ―Southern San Andreas Super Autos description.
The Bravado Gauntlet is a two-door muscle car featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Design
Grand Theft Auto V
The Gauntlet is heavily inspired by the 2008-2013 Dodge Challenger, based on its distinctive body shape, with lines that are flared and smooth, and iconic hood scoops. It also sports styling cues from the 1970s E-Body muscle cars, with side scoops like the 1971 Challenger R/T. The Gauntlet also appears to feature actual sealed beam headlights, rather than the Challenger's modern retro-inspired headlights, while having a grille that resembles the fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro. Its rear end draws heavily from the Challenger, though the taillights are closer to the ones on the fifth generation Chevrolet Camaro.
Most of its bodywork is painted with the primary color, while the secondary color is present as a wide stripe running across the whole vehicle, starting from the hood to the trunk, also going down onto the rear bumper.
Current Design Gallery
Performance
Grand Theft Auto V
The Gauntlet has a strong 450cui single cam turbocharged V8 engine and high acceleration, capable of going from 0-60 in a matter of seconds, along with an above average top speed, only beaten by the Dominator. However, it has a moderate tendency to spin out. Its engine is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front engine, rear wheel drive layout.
GTA V Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) | Top Speed (mph / kmh) | Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) | Mass (kg / lbs) | Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 90 / 145 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1600 / 3527 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 450cui (7.4L) Turbocharged (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6.2 Seconds | 115 / 185 | 5 | FR SOCH V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications
Grand Theft Auto V
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $100 | $200 | |
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $500 | $4,500 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $1,250 | $7,500 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $2,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $3,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $5,000 | $30,000 | ||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $100 | $200 | |
| Street Brakes | $2,000 | $4,000 | ||
| Sport Brakes | $2,700 | $5,400 | ||
| Race Brakes | $3,500 | $7,000 | ||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $900 | $1,800 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $1,250 | $2,500 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $1,800 | $3,600 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $3,350 | $6,700 | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | |
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | ||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | |
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $100 | $200 |
| Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 | ||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | |
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $4,000 | ||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $50 | $200 | |
| Blue on White 2 | $50 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 3 | $50 | $200 | ||
| Yellow on Blue | $75 | $300 | ||
| Yellow on Black | $150 | $600 | ||
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | - | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $3,200 | |
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 | |
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 | ||
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | ||
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | ||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $100 | $200 | |
| Street Transmission | $2,950 | $5,900 | ||
| Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $6,500 | ||
| Race Transmission | $4,000 | $8,000 | ||
| Turbo | None | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $30,000 | ||
| Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | - | |
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | |
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | ||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | ||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | ||
Image Gallery
Grand Theft Auto V
Variants
Redwood GauntletGrand Theft Auto V |
 (Rear quarter view) |
The enhanced edition of Grand Theft Auto V features a unique Gauntlet with a Redwood Cigarettes livery, named the Redwood Gauntlet. It is one of the four stock cars featured in the enhanced version of the game. |
Prominent Appearances in Missions
Grand Theft Auto V
- Four Gauntlets are needed for the game's final main story heist only if the player picked the Subtle approach. The player only needs to source three of these, before modifying them at Los Santos Customs. They can either be found at specific locations pointed out by Lester or if the player prefers, bought from the Internet.
- Liz Macallen owns a black Gauntlet that broke down and was going to be picked up by her then boyfriend Alonzo on a taxi ride, but a brawl with the taxi driver caused Alonzo to be dead and then she started seeing the driver later on. This Gauntlet has a custom license plate that reads SNAKEYES.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto V
- Can be bought for $32,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
- Found at top floor of a garage, eastern Little Seoul, on Vespucci Boulevard and Peaceful Street, next to the La Puerta Freeway overpass.
- On-street parking spot, Rockford Hills, in front of the Caca and Winfrey Castiglione shops. Across this location one can find an Adder as well.
- In a small alley, Mission Row/Vespucci Boulevard, southern Downtown. The player can find many closed shops here, like Family Pharmacy and Electrical Supplies Shop.
- At the parking of a big theater, southeast Vinewood Hills.
- Sometimes found in the southern part of the LS River storm drain or at the sewer tunnel exit at night, where gang members are having car races.
- Can be found parked outside of the Lifeinvader Office.
- A pre-modified Gauntlet can occasionally spawn at the Los Santos Customs in Burton and Greenwich Parkway, Los Santos International Airport (enhanced version only).
- Spawns at the location of the Bail Bond mission for Larry Tupper, a barn west of the Redwood Lights track. Can be retrieved without triggering the mission, and continues to spawn on return. Stops spawning after the mission is completed.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Can be found in traffic.
- Spawns at the sewer tunnel exit at night, where gang members are having car races. Suranos, and Rapid GTs spawn there too.
Trivia
- A "gauntlet" is handwear of leather or metal commonly worn as part of a suit of armor. It can also mean "challenge", a homage to the Challenger name.
- The default radio station for the Gauntlet is Channel X.
See Also
- Redwood Gauntlet - Stock car variant.
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