Hao’s Special Works encompasses best-in-class vehicle upgrades, a new class of Races using specially modified vehicles, and a weekly rotation of Hao’s Special Works Time Trials, along with a Premium Test Ride, where you can get behind the wheel of these newly modified vehicles for free.
Hao's Special Works is a business in Grand Theft Auto Online introduced in the initial release of the Expanded & Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Description[]
Located inside the LS Car Meet and run by Hao, the business provides modification services and access to several exclusive features. It replaces the mod shop included in the previous-generation version of the LS Car Meet.
Functionality[]
Workshop[]
A custom auto shop allowing platform-exclusive "best-in-class" modifications to select vehicles. The workshop replaces the standard auto shop in the car meet space. Players enter the workshop from the Vehicle Menu while sitting inside their Personal Vehicles.
Conversions[]
Similarly to Benny's Original Motor Works, players need to convert their vehicle to an HSW-compatible version. When walking around the car meet, a laptop in the workshop area lists the vehicles available for HSW conversion with the "HSW Performance Upgrade".
| Class | Name | Base Price | Image | Conversion Cost | Conversion Example |
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| New vehicles | |||||
| Sports | Karin S95 | $1,995,000 | $525,000 ($2,520,000 total) |
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| SUV | Pfister Astron Custom | $1,720,000 | $395,000 ($2,115,000 total) |
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| Super | Coil Cyclone II | $2,250,000 | $475,000 ($2,725,000 total) |
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| Muscle | Imponte Arbiter GT | $1,580,000 | $375,000 ($1,955,000 total) |
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| Super | Pegassi Weaponized Ignus | $4,500,000 | $500,000 ($5,000,000 total) |
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| Existing vehicles | |||||
| Sports Classics | Grotti Turismo Classic | $705,000 | $897,000 ($1,602,000 total) |
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| Coupes | Übermacht Sentinel XS | $60,000 | $1,374,000 ($1,434,000 total) |
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| Sports | Bravado Banshee | $105,000 | $1,840,000 ($1,945,000 total) |
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| Motorcycles | Shitzu Hakuchou Drag | $976,000 | $1,450,000 ($2,426,000 total) |
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| Subsequent releases | |||||
| Super | Principe Deveste Eight | $1,795,000 | $1,110,000 ($2,905,000 total) |
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| Compact | Grotti Brioso R/A | $155,000 | $1,097,500 ($1,252,500 total) |
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| Sports Classics | Benefactor Stirling GT | $975,000 | $900,000 ($1,875,000 total) |
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| Muscle | Declasse Vigero ZX | $1,947,000 | $550,000 ($2,497,000 total) |
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| Super | Överflöd Entity MT | $2,355,000 | $850,000 ($3,205,000 total) |
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| SUV | Weeny Issi Rally | $1,835,000 | $650,000 ($2,485,000 total) |
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| Sports | Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT | $2,380,000 | $1,418,000 ($3,798,000 total) |
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| Off-Road | Maibatsu MonstroCiti | $1,485,000 | $1,109,000 ($2,594,000 total) |
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| Muscle | Bravado Buffalo EVX | $2,140,000 | $1,415,000 ($3,555,000 total) |
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| Sports | Penaud La Coureuse | $1,990,000 | $818,000 ($2,808,000 total) |
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| Muscle | Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible | $2,295,000 | $550,000 ($2,845,000 total) |
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| SUV | Karin Vivanite | $1,605,000 | $800,000 ($2,405,000 total) |
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| Sports | Übermacht Niobe | $1,880,000 | $1,800,000 ($3,680,000 total) |
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| Coupes | Annis Euros X32 | $1,499,000 | $1,200,000 ($2,699,000 total) |
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Unique Customization[]
Once a vehicle is converted, it becomes eligible for HSW custom options, performance, and visuals.
- HSW Liveries
- One is unlocked immediately, while the other requires the player to complete all of the HSW-focused Time Trials.
- Some vehicles include two other HSW-themed liveries but are exclusively awarded to GTA+ subscribers.
- HSW Spoiler Options (Not applicable to motorcycles)
- HSW Forged Carbon Body Parts
- Currently exclusive for the Entity MT, Stirling GT and Vigero ZX; not applicable to bikes.
- Includes front/rear bumpers, mirrors, canards, side panels, hoods, skirts, roofs, roof spoilers, roof scoops, louvers and spoiler options where applicable.
- HSW Brakes
- HSW Engine Tunes
- HSW Suspension (Not applicable to motorcycles)
- HSW Transmission (Not applicable to electric vehicles)
- HSW Turbo Tuning (Not applicable to electric vehicles):
- Stage I
- Stage II
- Stage III
- HSW Modes (exclusive to electric vehicles):
- HSW Standard
- HSW Race
- HSW Sports
- HSW Race Plus
These performance upgrades add a second bar to the acceleration performance graph, effectively offering up to twice the acceleration performance over the previous top of the line upgrades.
HSW Specification Service[]
Hao can supply an exact duplicate of the customization options of any* player-owned Personal Vehicles found in the LS Car Meet. Upon purchasing another player-owned vehicle, both the owner and the buyer get a voucher for HSW modification to the vehicle, which can be redeemed for any HSW vehicle modification to get it for free. *Vehicle must be able to access the LS Car Meet (i.e. not be on the disallowed list).
*Any vehicle equipped with weapons will not be eligible for purchase, even if it is allowed within the car meet.
Limited-time vehicles are also valid for players to buy from, even if the vehicle itself is not currently listed for sale on in-game websites, or it requires additional unmet unlock requirements.
A variant of the HSW Specification Service, dubbed the "Car Meet Specification Service", was added to Enhanced Edition platforms (PS4, Xbox One, and PC) with The Chop Shop update in December 2023. This service operates largely identically to the HSW service, but lacks the HSW branding.
Hao's Special Works Race Series 
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Main article: Hao's Special Works Race Series
A collection of races for HSW-tuned vehicles only. Every track in this series is an identical duplicate of already existing Land Race tracks, such as Downtown Underground, Cutting Coroners, and Greenwich Meantime.
Hao's Special Works Time Trials[]
A Time Trials race similar to existing Time Trials, but exclusive to HSW-tuned vehicles. The par time will be different based on what vehicle is used. The featured trial is changed to a new course with each event week. The weekly HSW Time Trial will be marked on the map with the 
icon. Completing all eight HSW Time Trials unlocks the ability to purchase the "HSW Elite" livery for all HSW-tuned vehicles.
| HSW-tuned Vehicles | ||
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| Class A | Class B | Class C |
* The Weaponized Ignus can no longer be used in HSW Time Trials following The Criminal Enterprises update.
| No. | Time Trial | Location | Par Time | Description |
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1
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East Vinewood
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From East Vinewood to Vespucci Beach. | Class A: 1:21:000 |
“ There are time trials, and then there are HSW time trials. The difference? Juck check your speedometer as you nosedive into the Vespucci Beach public bathrooms.
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2
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Del Perro Beach
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From Del Perro Beach to Murrieta Heights. | Class A: 1:21:000 |
“ No matter where you are in the city, you're in Hao's house. So buckle up and pop your Dollar Pills haul: it's time to gain some ground and smash some records. Time trial for Hao's Special Works vehicles only.
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3
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Sandy Shores
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From Sandy Shores to La Puerta. | Class A: 2:23:000 |
“ An HSW time trial from Sandy Shores to the big city is the American dream: sure, there's a chance you'll make it big, but even if you crash and burn you'll make the front page. Time Trial for HSW vehicles.
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4
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Textile City
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From Textile City to Stab City. | Class A: 1:47:000 |
“ Let's take a spontaneous day trip to Blaine County in our million-dollar tuner cars... Said no one ever. You think Stab City is just a nickname? Depends on how fast you're driving. Time Trial for HSW vehicles.
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5
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Ron Alternates
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From RON Alternates Wind Farm to Elysian Island. | Class A: 2:38:000 |
“ Forget "clean" energy. You use all-American power: Eight cans of Sprunk, HSW wheels, and a troubled childhood. Batter up! Time Trial for HSW vehicles.
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6
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Terminal
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From Terminal to Chiliad Mountain State Wilderness. | Class A: 4:15:000 |
“ When nature calls in San Andreas, there's only one answer: stay behind your windshield, use the aircon to filter the fresh air, and do an HSW time trial to avoid dropping below the LS average of 150bpm.
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7
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Pacific Bluffs
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From Pacific Bluffs to El Gordo Lighthouse. | Class A: 3:31.000 |
“ Why have drivers been launching their cars into the sea by El Gordo Lighthouse? Jolene Cranley-Evans? Or a particularly aggressive HSW time trial finish line? Grab your tinfoil hat and find out.
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8
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North Chumash
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From North Chumash to Palomino Highlands. | Class A: 3:49:000 |
“ Don't let the views take your breath away. Even HSW drivers need to channel their road rage into a blast of profanities that would make Vinewood Blvd's finest blush. Time trial for HSW vehicles.
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HSW Racing Suits[]
| Male & Female | ||
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| Image | Name | Price |
 
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CMYK Glitch HSW Racing Suit | $160000 |
 
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Sunset Glitch HSW Racing Suit | $157300 |
 
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Vibrant Pixel HSW Racing Suit | $149500 |
 
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Cool Pixel HSW Racing Suit | $147200 |
 
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Bright Noise HSW Racing Suit | $146000 |
 
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Cool Noise HSW Racing Suit | FREE (Awarded to returning players) |
 
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Red Geo HSW Racing Suit | $142500 |
 
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Yellow Geo HSW Racing Suit | $143700 |
 
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Orange Trip HSW Racing Suit | $154700 |
 
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Blue Trip HSW Racing Suit | $152000 |
 
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Bold Shock HSW Racing Suit | $148300 |
 
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Vibrant Shock HSW Racing Suit | $144800 |
 
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Vivid Torn HSW Racing Suit | $156000 |
 
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Neon Torn HSW Racing Suit | $158700 |
 
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Warm Warped HSW Racing Suit | $150700 |
 
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Wild Warped HSW Racing Suit | $153300 |
Premium Test Ride []
A Hao-modified ride that can be used on the Test Track parked at the test track end of the workshop space.
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Gallery[]
Pre-Release promotional screenshots[]
Trivia[]
- Contrary to what was advertised on the Newswire, only 9 vehicles were available for HSW upgrades upon launch of Expanded & Enhanced.