5 reasons to own Cheval Taipan in GTA Online's latest update

The Cheval Taipan has been in GTA Online for over six years after its release in March 2018. Rockstar Games released it as a sports car in the multiplayer game and offered some noticeable features. However, it became underrated as there are many other options available in the market. Nonetheless, the Taipan continues to remain in stores, even after Rockstar Games removed nearly 500 vehicles in June 2023.

The vehicle became even more lucrative after the recent weekly update. This article lists five reasons why you should own the Cheval Taipan in GTA Online in 2024.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer’s opinions.

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5 reasons that make the Cheval Taipan a worthy vehicle to buy after the latest GTA Online weekly update

1) Discounted price

A fully customized Cheval Taipan in Grand Theft Auto 5 Online (Image via GTA Wiki)

Rockstar Games has listed the Taipan on the GTA online weekly discounts list and is offering a flat 40% off on its base price. Usually, the car costs $1,980,000 from the Legendary Motorsport website. Due to the high price tag, many new players find it difficult to buy the car.

However, you should be able to buy it at a much lower price this week. The Taipan should cost around $800,000, which is cheaper than many other newer models in Grand Theft Auto 5 Online. However, it is a limited-time discount and will only last till May 1, 2024.

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2) Fast top speed

Many players may not know this, but the Cheval Taipan is one of the fastest cars in Grand Theft Auto 5 Online in the Super category. Its top speed is 126.25 mph or 203.18 km/h, which is faster than many other popular supercars, such as Pegassi Ignus, Truffade Adder, Grotti Turismo Omaggio, and many more.

However, you have to upgrade the Cheval Taipan to reach the aforementioned top speed. The base is only 105.79 mph or 170.25 km/h. The standard customizations offered by Los Santos Customs are enough to make it go faster.

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3) Stylish looks

The Cheval Taipan is undoubtedly one of the most stylish cars you can own after the most recent GTA Online weekly update. Rockstar Games based its design on the real-life Hennessey Venom F5. However, the body also has signs of inspiration from the second-generation Ford GT, Trion Nemesis, and McLaren P1.

Nonetheless, it can give tough competition to many new and expensive models in a car meet. It has an aggressive aerodynamic body placed on a rectangular base. The low stance also makes it an eye candy from a distance.

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4) Customizations

While the base Cheval Taipan is already stylish, Rockstar Games allows you to enhance its beauty with visual upgrades. You can list it as one of the best customizable cars in GTA 5 Online even in 2024. Los Santos Customs offers custom front and rear bumpers, chassis, exhausts, hoods, mirrors, roofs, spoilers, and many more.

Although the Cheval Taipan does not have any liveries, you can make it look attractive by choosing from the dual-tone color scheme. A fully blacked-out glossy Taipan also looks classy in its own way. You can experiment with various color schemes to design it according to your choice.

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5) Good for racing

A promotional image for the Cheval Taipan in Grand Theft Auto 5 Online (Image via Rockstar Games)

The Taipan also checks out as one of the best race cars in GTA 5 Online. Due to its aerodynamic body and high traction, the car feels very stable on the road. While its acceleration is not quite good, the top speed covers for it.

You can finish a lap in 1:05.794 minutes, which makes the Taipan is an excellent choice for drag racing thanks to its faster top speed. However, as of April 2024, you can use it only in unofficial drag races.