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The Benefactor BR8 is an Open Wheel Car in GTA Online, making it a necessary vehicle if one wants to participate in Open Wheel Races. Since its debut in 2020 with the LS Summer Special DLC, it has been available for just under $3.5 million. However, it's now 2025, and one may want to know if it's worth buying after all these years, and more importantly, if it can win the race events.
Simply put, yes, the Benefactor BR8 is still worth getting and can be used to win Open Wheel Races. This article further lists five reasons you might want to pick it up in 2025.
Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.
Top 5 Reasons To Own a Benefactor BR8 In GTA Online
The GTA Online Benefactor BR8 offers the following five perks that gamers should know:
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1) Best out of all similar cars
The world of Los Santos has four Open Wheel Cars: BR8, Declasse DR1, Ocelot R88, and Progen PR4. They are all quite fast, but their performance has a lot to do with how much downforce gets applied.
The BR8 emerges as the best performer in its class with a top speed of 194.73 km/h and a lap time of 0:54.788 per performance tests conducted by expert vehicle YouTuber Broughy1322.
2) Smooth handling
Although speed is an important factor, considering how well a car handles is also necessary. Luckily, the Benefactor BR8 is not only fast but is also quite easy to maneuver.
The vehicle is highly responsive and maintains balance when making sharp turns, even at a high speed. These attributes make it a great choice for winning Open Wheel Races and earning rewards through them.
3) Benefactor BR8 sounds good too
There are some great-sounding cars in Grand Theft Auto Online for those who prefer an audible engine, and this is another area where the GTA Online BR8 does well. Despite not being as loud as Muscle Cars, it emits a raspy whirring noise quite reminiscent of sports cars, making the drive a little more exciting.
4) Stands out from the crowd
The BR8's design seems to be an amalgamation of the 2011 Red Bull RB7 and the 2009 Red Bull RB5 Formula 1 Cars. This makes it stand out compared to cars usually spotted in the traffic.
Players can also tweak BR8's appearance to some degree via customization. This will cost a bit of extra cash but selling Salvage Yard Robbery vehicles can easily help with that.
5) Benefactor BR8 has awesome liveries
Grand Theft Auto Online liveries are optional cosmetic modifications that can help elevate a car's aesthetic. Rockstar Games only makes them available for certain vehicles and one from 10 can be chosen when customizing the Benefactor BR8.
These are especially useful for anyone going for a typical sports car look with the BR8, and all of them are incredibly affordable.
Final thoughts:
If you're looking to buy the best Open Wheel Car in GTA Online, the BR8 is the one.
What is the Benefactor BR8 in real life?
The GTA Online BR8 is seemingly inspired by multiple Red Bull Racing Team F1 cars, most notably the RB7 and RB6.
Is the BR8 the fastest car in GTA 5?
Considering all other Open Wheel Cars, the BR8 is the fastest car in GTA 5 in terms of lap timings.
What car is the BR8 in GTA 5?
As mentioned above, the BR8 in GTA 5 looks like a Red Bull RB7 and Red Bull RB6 respectively.
