The Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 is a two-door coupe featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of The Criminal Enterprises update, released on August 18, 2022, during the Ruiner ZZ-8 Week event.
Influence[]
The vehicle is primarily based on the 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird. The hood is based on the "Ram Air" hood from the WS6 performance package. The headlights seem to be slightly inspired by the Firebird package "SLP Trans Am Firehawk", but they follow the shape of the 1987 Pontiac Pursuit Concept. The front bumper is similar to the 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro, while the rear bumper is similar to the Duraflex ZR Edition Body Kit for the Camaro. Unlike its real-life counterpart, the Ruiner ZZ-8 does not include pop-up headlights.
Design[]
The design and profile of the car remain relatively similar to its older generation, albeit featuring a more modern styling and additional features. The front end has a slanted profile, with small intakes on the lower edges and a central section with a license plate in the center and dual intakes beside it. The turn signals can be seen on the bumper just above the outer intakes, while a set of modern headlights are seen on the hood area, which are divided into four sections and are located under small hatches that resemble pop-up headlights (though no animation is present). The hood area is predominated by dual intakes in the center, with a bulky profile that runs towards the cabin area.
On the sides, small exit vents are seen on the front and a set of marker lights on the rear, while the skirts have a slightly flared profile. The doors have numerous badges around the front and black horizontal handles, while the greenhouse area is mostly finished in a plastic trim and bears a painted C-pillar and a central frame on the roof area. The trunk lid mounts a large spoiler by default.
The rear end of the car features a plastic panel in the center with markings that read "IMPONTE" (originally being silver lettering on initial release, but later replaced with a debossed effect in the Los Santos Drug Wars update), while the outer sections have modernized tail lights with a hexagonal pattern, divided into outer main units and inner brake units, along with circular reverse lights located within the inner units. The center of the bumper features an inset area for the license plate, while the bottom has a plastic section with dual exit vents on either side and a central molding for the twin wide exhaust tips. The interior is the same one from cars such as the 9F, the Rapid GT and the Adder.
The primary color of the car is applied to the body and the engine cam covers, while the secondary one is applied to the C-pillar. It shares the rim design with the I-Wagen.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
The Ruiner ZZ-8 has a great amount of power in terms of speed and acceleration, and has an incredibly tight turning radius as a result of its impeccable handling. Though, turning too hard and aggressively at moderate-to-high speeds will make it start spinning out, so light steering is recommended to avoid oversteer at medium-to-high speeds. Despite its strong build, it deforms quite easily due to its fragile bodywork from hard collisions.
The Ruiner ZZ-8 is powered by single-cam V8 engine, with the badges indicating it being turbocharged. It is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox in a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout, and the engine sound is the same as the one on the Dominator ASP.
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 | 93.8 / 151 | 6 | N/A | RWD | 1590 / 3505.3 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | V8 Turbo (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 6 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Modifications[]
| Category | Modification | Price | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |   |
| Primary Splitter | $4,600 |   | ||
| Secondary Splitter | $7,400 |   | ||
| Carbon Splitter | $11,700 |   | ||
| Primary Bolt-on Splitter | $14,500 |   | ||
| Secondary Bolt-on Splitter | $14,700 |   | ||
| Carbon Bolt-on Splitter | $14,900 |   | ||
| Primary Street Splitter | $15,100 |   | ||
| Secondary Street Splitter | $15,300 |   | ||
| Black Street Splitter | $15,500 |   | ||
| Primary Vented Splitter | $15,700 |   | ||
| Secondary Vented Splitter | $15,900 |   | ||
| Carbon Vented Splitter | $16,100 |   | ||
| Primary Extended Splitter | $16,300 |   | ||
| Secondary Extended Splitter | $16,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Extended Splitter | $16,700 |   | ||
| Prim. Bolt-on Street Splitter | $16,900 |   | ||
| Sec. Bolt-on Street Splitter | $17,100 |   | ||
| Prim. Bolt-on Competition | $17,300 |   | ||
| Sec. Bolt-on Competition | $17,500 |   | ||
| Rear Bumpers | Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 |   | |
| Primary Diffuser | $4,600 |   | ||
| Carbon Diffuser | $7,400 |   | ||
| Vented Plastic Bumper | $11,700 |   | ||
| Vented Painted Bumper | $14,500 |   | ||
| Vented Carbon Bumper | $14,700 |   | ||
| GT Diffuser | $14,900 |   | ||
| Vented GT Diffuser | $15,100 |   | ||
| Plastic w/ Side Extensions | $15,300 |   | ||
| Painted w/ Side Extensions | $15,500 |   | ||
| Carbon w/ Side Extensions | $15,700 |   | ||
| GT Diffuser w/ Side Extensions | $15,900 |   | ||
| 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 Exhausts | $260 |   | |
| Titanium Stock Exhausts | $750 |   | ||
| Carbon Stock Exhausts | $1,800 |   | ||
| Twin Round Titanium Exhausts | $3,000 |   | ||
| Twin Round Chrome Exhausts | $9,550 |   | ||
| Twin Round Carbon Exhausts | $9,750 |   | ||
| Twin Big Bore Exhausts | $10,500 |   | ||
| Twin Chrome Big Bore Exhausts | $12,000 |   | ||
| Twin Carbon Big Bore Exhausts | $13,750 |   | ||
| Titanium Performance Exhausts | $14,625 |   | ||
| Chrome Performance Exhausts | $15,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Performance Exhausts | $16,475 |   | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 |   | |
| Secondary Stock Hood | $3,000 |   | ||
| Carbon Stock Hood | $5,000 |   | ||
| Primary Smooth Hood | $8,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Smooth Hood | $9,600 |   | ||
| Carbon Smooth Hood | $11,000 |   | ||
| Primary Cowl Induction | $11,600 |   | ||
| Secondary Cowl Induction | $12,000 |   | ||
| Carbon Cowl Induction | $12,400 |   | ||
| Primary Vented Hood | $12,400 |   | ||
| Secondary Vented Hood | $12,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Vented Hood | $12,900 |   | ||
| Prim. Vented Cowl Induction | $13,250 |   | ||
| Sec. Vented Cowl Induction | $13,600 |   | ||
| Carb. Vented Cowl Induction | $13,900 |   | ||
| Prim. Vented Stock Hood | $14,150 |   | ||
| Sec. Vented Stock Hood | $14,400 |   | ||
| Carb. Vented Stock Hood | $14,650 |   | ||
| Primary GT Hood | $14,850 |   | ||
| Secondary GT Hood | $15,050 |   | ||
| Carbon GT Hood | $15,250 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | ||
| Livery | None | $11,400 |   | |
| Tribal Flame | $18,240 |   | ||
| Ruiner Bird | $19,380 |   | ||
| White Race Stripes | $20,520 |   | ||
| Black Race Stripes | $21,660 |   | ||
| White Tribal Race Stripes | $22,800 |   | ||
| Black Tribal Race Stripes | $23,370 |   | ||
| Red Flames | $23,939 |   | ||
| Yogarishima | $24,510 |   | ||
| Stance Andreas | $25,080 |   | ||
| Redwood | $25,650 |   | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | |||
| Full Coverage | ||||
| Mudguards | Stock Mudguards | $700 |   | |
| Primary Flaps | $1,100 |   | ||
| Secondary Flaps | $1,350 |   | ||
| Black Flaps | $1,500 |   | ||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Roofs | Roof Panels | Stock Roof Panel | $200 |   |
| Primary C Pillar | $750 |   | ||
| Plastic C Pillar | $1,340 |   | ||
| Carbon C Pillar | $1,650 |   | ||
| Roofs | Stock Roof | $200 |   | |
| Open Roof | $700 |   | ||
| Primary T-Top | $1,150 |   | ||
| Secondary T-Top | $1,600 |   | ||
| Plastic T-Top | $1,950 |   | ||
| Carbon T-Top | $2,400 |   | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $2,500 |   | |
| Primary Side Skirt | $5,500 |   | ||
| Secondary Side Skirt | $8,000 |   | ||
| Carbon Side Skirt | $10,500 |   | ||
| Primary Street Skirt | $14,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Street Skirt | $14,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Street Skirt | $15,000 |   | ||
| Primary Ridged Skirts | $15,500 |   | ||
| Secondary Ridged Skirts | $16,000 |   | ||
| Carbon Ridged Skirts | $16,500 |   | ||
| Primary GT Skirt | $17,000 |   | ||
| Secondary GT Skirt | $17,400 |   | ||
| Black GT Skirt | $18,300 |   | ||
| Primary Vented GT Skirt | $19,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Vented GT Skirt | $20,425 |   | ||
| Carbon Vented GT Skirt | $21,025 |   | ||
| Sunstrips | None | $300 |   | |
| White Fukaru Sunstrip | $900 |   | ||
| Black Fukaru Sunstrip | $1,500 |   | ||
| White Meinmacht Sunstrip | $1,700 |   | ||
| Black Meinmacht Sunstrip | $2,000 |   | ||
| White Powermetal Sunstrip | $2,750 |   | ||
| Black Powermetal Sunstrip | $3,300 |   | ||
| Spoilers | None | $6,000 |   | |
| Secondary Stock Spoiler | $7,050 |   | ||
| Primary Commando Spoiler | $10,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Commando Spoiler | $13,000 |   | ||
| Primary Ducktail | $14,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Ducktail | $16,000 |   | ||
| Plastic Ducktail | $16,500 |   | ||
| Primary Low Level GT Wing | $17,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Low Level GT Wing | $17,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Low Level GT Wing | $18,000 |   | ||
| Primary Mid Level GT Wing | $18,500 |   | ||
| Secondary Mid Level GT Wing | $19,000 |   | ||
| Carbon Mid Level GT Wing | $19,500 |   | ||
| Primary Sports GT Wing | $20,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Sports GT Wing | $20,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Sports GT Wing | $21,000 |   | ||
| Primary Race GT Wing | $21,500 |   | ||
| Secondary Race GT Wing | $22,750 |   | ||
| Carbon Race GT Wing | $24,000 |   | ||
| Primary High Level GT Wing | $25,250 |   | ||
| Secondary High Level GT Wing | $26,500 |   | ||
| Carbon High Level GT Wing | $27,750 |   | ||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
| Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
| Trunks | Stock Trunk | $300 |   | |
| Secondary Trunk | $900 |   | ||
| Carbon Trunk | $1,500 |   | ||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | ||
| Windows | None | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $5,000 | |||
Gallery[]
Video[]
Locations[]
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $1,320,000.
Events[]
The Ruiner ZZ-8 has been featured in the following events:
| Event | Notes |
|---|---|
| Ruiner ZZ-8 Week August 18, 2022 |
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Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Ruiner ZZ-8 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[]
The bird decal as seen on the texture file of the "Ruiner Bird" livery.
- When applying a window tint, the glass of the front turn signals and the rear side markers will also be tinted.
- The "Tribal Flame" livery appears to be based on the 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Collector's Edition.
- The "Ruiner Bird" livery is a clear reference to the iconic phoenix livery of the Pontiac Firebirds.
- The "Redwood" livery appears to be based on the 1996 Pontiac Firebird IROC Racecar.
Oversights[]
- When damaged enough, the engine belts will float in front of the vehicle and remain in that position rather than deforming with the rest of the front.
- The vehicle's Rockstar Games Social Club listing incorrectly states that it has four seats instead of two.
Change History[]
Released in The Criminal Enterprises.
