Not to be confused with Speeder, a car in the original Grand Theft Auto, or Speeder (boat), a boat in later games.
The Vapid Speedo is a cargo delivery van appearing in Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
Influence[]
HD Universe[]
The Speedo resembles a 2006–2010 Chevrolet Express cargo van, with the frontal elements and the rear bumper taken from the 2003–2007 Ford E-Series, with the tail lights potentially inspired by the ones seen on GM's GMT400 platform trucks.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Speedo is a relatively simple van, where the front features a bulky black bumper with a license plate in the center, a square-shaped grille with the Vapid logo on the central horizontal divider, and silver housings with square headlights and rectangular lower lights, the outer ones being the turn signals. The hood is relatively simple and has a slanted profile.
The sides of the van makes use of small extensions/flares on the wheel arches, along with impressed lines on the sides and black door handles. The cabin area has black trim around the windows and two black rectangular mirrors near the A-pillars, while the rearmost area has a black strip surrounding the end of the cargo hold. Below the rearmost left section, there is the exhaust muffler and pipe exiting towards the left-hand side.
The rear end of the van is mostly occupied by the cargo doors, where the right one has a black section with the door handle and the license plate, while the left one bears a badge that reads "Vapid ST". The outer sides have vertical tail lights with a black surrounding, each one consisting of large red lights in the center and smaller turn/reverse lights on the upper/lower ends, respectively. Again, the van has a bulky black bumper.
The Speedo features various company names, such as Deliver Me Timbers, Easy Lay Carpet, Hello Tailor, and Nonna Pina's Restaurant. It also spawns in a variety of single colors for the body and uses five-spoke angled rims, wrapped in medium-profile tires.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
In GTA V and GTA Online, the Speedo retains the same design as the GTA IV rendition, albeit it no longer sports company logos. Small changes have been made to the van, such as the grille having fewer separations and fully finished in black, and the badging on the rear doors (the left door has the Vapid logo and grey lettering displaying the car's name, while the right door has silver "VAPID" lettering). The van also has an unknown window tint applied by default.[1] In the enhanced version, the badge has been moved from the grille divider to the hood of the vehicle, similar to 1992–2003 Ford vans. The van's interior is also dirty, with some trash near the wheel humps.
Again, the van appears in a variety of single colors for the body and retains the same wheel design as in GTA IV, being five-spoke angled rims with medium-profile tires.
Current Design Gallery[]
Version History Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The vehicle is quite agile, thanks to its adapted suspension and weightless rear end. Powersliding is quite easy in this vehicle; however, in Liberty City's hilly terrain the Speedo is prone to bouncing about more frequently than other vehicles of its size. The engine is quite strong, leading to mediocre acceleration and a reasonable top speed. The lack of braking power, however, makes turning and braking simultaneously impossible, which is a big problem when slowing down into a 90 degree turn or any type of fast driving or racing. The Speedo is, after the Burrito, the second-fastest vehicle in the "van" classification, but it is the most maneuverable.
The vehicle is powered by what seems like a high-torque V8 diesel engine, with a 5-speed gearbox in a rear-wheel drive layout. The engine sound is shared from the other vans, namely the Burrito and the Pony.
GTA IV Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 78 / 125 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2500 / 5512 |
| 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 |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Speedo retains many of its performance qualities from its GTA IV appearance, although the reformed handling in GTA V and GTA Online results in the van gaining a suspension upgrade, to the point that the van feels more stable around corners, and thus its turning radius is greatly improved. The van has seemingly less traction than its previous appearance, sometimes resulting in the wheels spinning when setting off. The van is relatively durable during collisions, with no significant deformation occurring, even after multiple head on collisions and rolls, but the engine is still relatively weak compared to other vans in the game. It appears to have the highest top speed of vans in the game, wherein it seems to be superior to many average sedans in this field. Its off-road capabilities are significantly poorer than other vans due to the lower power engine.
Again, the vehicle is powered by a high-torque V8 diesel engine, with a 5-speed gearbox in a rear-wheel drive layout. The engine sound is relatively similar to the GTA IV iteration, also shared with vehicles like the Burrito and the Pony.
GTA V and Online 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 | 81 / 130 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2500 / 5512 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 10.9 Seconds | 100 / 160 | 5 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- The Speedo cannot be modified at Los Santos Customs, although the player can repair it. In Grand Theft Auto Online, the Speedo originally had limited access to basic Tracker, Insurance, and Explosives options, but with The Criminal Enterprises update, it could be given standard vehicle upgrades within the Mammoth Avenger, Mobile Operations Center or Facility Vehicle Workshop, including performance, suspension, and respray options. It is unclear if this was a bug or intentional by Rockstar Games.
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | N/A | $200 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 20% | N/A | $4,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | N/A | $12,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | N/A | $21,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | N/A | $30,000 | |||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | N/A | $200 | ||
| Street Brakes | N/A | $4,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | N/A | $5,400 | |||
| Race Brakes | N/A | $7,000 | |||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | N/A | $1,800 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | N/A | $2,500 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | N/A | $3,600 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | N/A | $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 | N/A | $200 | |
| Xenon Lights | N/A | $3,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $3,750 | |||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | N/A | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | N/A | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | N/A | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | N/A | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | N/A | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $3,000 | ||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | N/A | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | N/A | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | N/A | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | N/A | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | N/A | $4,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | N/A | $200 | ||
| Street Transmission | N/A | $5,900 | |||
| Sports Transmission | N/A | $6,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | N/A | $8,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | N/A | $1,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | N/A | $30,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | - | ||
| Windows | None | N/A | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | N/A | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | N/A | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | N/A | $5,000 | |||
Liveries[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Speedo has four possible liveries in GTA IV. The vehicle will appear in random colors with these liveries.
Variants[]
Clown VanGrand Theft Auto V & Grand Theft Auto Online |
 (Rear quarter view) |
The Clown Van is essentially a Speedo that is modified with a colorful clown livery and various clown-related extras, such as a red nose on the grille and trumpet horns on the roof. |
Speedo CustomGrand Theft Auto Online |
 (Rear quarter view) |
The Speedo Custom is a custom variant of the Speedo featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the After Hours update. It features highly-advanced modifications and Gunrunning liveries. |
Special Variants[]
- In GTA V, when playing "Vinewood Souvenirs - Tyler" there is a unique brown Speedo parked in front of the house.
- A white Speedo driven by Lamar Davis is seen in various missions involving him. It features a unique license plate reading "LAMAR G".
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The player must locate and steal a Petrovic-owned Speedo that is carrying televisions for Mikhail Faustin in Crime and Punishment.
- The agents who bring Darko Brevic to Niko Bellic in That Special Someone deliver him in a dark-colored Speedo.
- After a chase with the cops, the player, along with Phil Bell and Frankie Gallo, must transfer to a Speedo in To Live and Die in Alderney.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Chop - The van prominently appears during this mission, where it is used to chase D fleeing on a motorcycle. It is the first mission in which Chop is in the rear of the vehicle.
- Hood Safari - The same van is used to go to the deal and is later destroyed by the attacking Ballas.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The Ballas who kidnap Leroy in Caught Napping hold him in a black Speedo. The van can be used to complete the mission and driven afterwards, but cannot be stored.
- In the mission Potshot, a white Speedo containing crates with drugs appears, which has to be stolen and brought to Trevor.
- A Ballas variant appears during Desperate Times Call For....
- Casino Work
- Appears in the "Department of Defense" Casino Work, where one must be tailed to the enemies' base of operations. There is also one parked around the back of the casino.
Notable Owners[]
- Phil Bell owns a Speedo that is used as an escape vehicle in the mission, "To Live and Die in Alderney."
- Lamar Davis owns a white Speedo seen during the mission, "Chop," which has custom license plates reading LAMAR G (G most likely standing for "Gangsta"). Franklin can save the vehicle in his garage after completing Chop. It is destroyed during "Hood Safari", although it will still appear during friendship activities with him.
- Juan Strickler's Speedo is seen parked outside his compound.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- It can usually be found either parked or driven around the East Hook docks.
- It can commonly be found in the Acter Industrial Park and Port Tudor areas.
- Sometimes, one might be found parked in front of a garage door near Memory Lanes in The Meat Quarter.
- Driving a Laundromat Van will cause several Speedos to spawn, especially in the aforementioned areas.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- It can be seen parked around The Families' territories.
- It occasionally spawns in a parking lot in Chumash Plaza.
- It is sometimes parked on the street where Lester's home is in El Burro Heights.
- It may spawn in El Burro Heights near the train yard while driving a Youga.
- A black one can be found parked on a dirt road in Fort Zancudo along with a black Bison.
- Sometimes when the player switches to Trevor, they may find him with a tied-up man under the Del Perro Pier and a unique black Speedo without a number on the license plate. This particular Speedo also has bullet-proof tires.[ref?]
The Speedo is part of vehiclemodelset "TRUCKS_DELIVERY" which commonly appears driving in and out of alleyways and parking areas.
- May be seen driving in (between 05:00 am and 11:00 am) or out (between 11:00 am and 15:00 pm) of the Hardwood & Lumber Supply delivery bay on El Rancho Boulevard, East Los Santos (marker)[2].
- May be seen driving out of an alleyway onto South Boulevard Del Perro, Rockford Hills, between 04:00 am and 07:00 am (marker)[3].
- May be seen driving out of an alleyway behind Sessanta Nove onto Eastbourne Way, Rockford Hills, between 05:00 am and 11:00 am (marker)[4].
- May be seen driving out of an alleyway behind Leopolds onto Palomino Avenue, Rockford Hills, between 05:00 am and 11:00 am (marker)[5].
- May be seen driving out of Mirror Park Railyard onto Swiss Street, Textile City, between 05:00 am and 11:00 am (marker)[6].
- May be seen driving out of an alleyway behind Tire Nutz onto Power Street, South Los Santos, between 05:00 am and 11:00 am (marker)[7].
- May be seen driving out of Auto Repairs onto West Mirror Drive, Mirror Park, between 05:00 am and 11:00 am (marker)[8].
- May be seen driving out of a parking lot behind Foxy's Theater, next to Ten Cent Theater on Sinner Street, Textile City, between 05:00 am and 11:00 am (marker)[9].
- May be seen driving out of Puerto Del Sol Yacht Club on Palomino Avenue, Vespucci, between 05:00 am and 11:00 am (marker)[10].
- May be seen driving out of an alleyway behind Lombank in Del Perro onto Boulevard Del Perro, between 05:00 am and 11:00 am (marker)[11].
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- It rarely spawns around the industrial area.
- It is sometimes parked in a parking lot in Chumash Plaza.
- It is sometimes parked in La Mesa.
- It spawns more frequently in the enhanced version.
- It can spawn in the parking lot of the Grapeseed Supermarket, typically in black or bluish-grey. It has a higher chance of spawning if already driving a Speedo.
- It spawns in a Util Off White paint job near Hangar A17 and Hangar 1 at LSIA, as of the Smuggler's Run update.
- It is available to test drive and purchase from the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom for $15,000 during Ruiner ZZ-8 Week.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie, he may also agree to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Speedo fetching $2,000.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Sells for $1,500 at Los Santos Customs.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Speedo uses the "Modern Electronic" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Speedo uses the "Modern Electronic" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Speedo uses the "Modern Electronic" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Speedo uses the "Rap" group which can play:
- West Coast Classics
- Radio Los Santos
- The Lab
- Blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- IFruit Radio (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Trivia[]
General[]
- The name Speedo is a play on the vehicle's namesake, the Chevrolet Express, as both names refer to swiftness.
- The name also rhymes with a common mispronounciation of the term "pedo", referencing the stereotype of child predators driving cargo vans. Reinforcing this joke is the Speedo's frequent use in various kidnappings in the series.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- This vehicle cannot be taken to a car wash, but can be resprayed at a Pay 'n' Spray.
- The "ST" badge on the left rear door closely resembles that of the Ford Focus ST.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- This is the only vehicle that is able to max out its top speed on the analog speedometer, as the vehicle's speedometer reads up to 100, and the van can go 100 mph.
- After The Criminal Enterprises update in Grand Theft Auto Online, the Vehicle Workshop in the Mammoth Avenger and Mobile Operations Center can accommodate any vehicle that can fit, including the Speedo, which can be customized with basic options. It is unclear if this was a bug or intentional by Rockstar Games.
See Also[]
- Clown Van - Clown variant.
- Speedo Custom - Customizable variant.
References[]
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