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A new GTA 5 Online update is live in Los Santos and has brought the Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 back to the limelight. The vehicle can currently be acquired for free as the newest Prize Ride. All a player has to do is complete LSCM races in the top three positions for three days in a row by June 16, 2025, and the Ruiner ZZ-8 will be delivered as a reward. The two-seater muscle car is quite popular among many gamers, likely due to its resemblance to a Pontiac Firebird.
However, some might want to know how the vehicle performs and if it’s even worth winning the LSCM races in 2025. On that note, let’s quickly learn a few important things about the Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 featured in the latest GTA 5 Online update.
Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 in GTA 5 Online update: Performance review (June 6 - 16, 2025)
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The GTA Online Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 debuted in the popular multiplayer title in 2022 as part of The Criminal Enterprises DLC update, and immediately caught the attention of car enthusiasts for its Pontiac Firebird-like design. Under the hood, the muscle car boasts a single-cam V8 engine with a 6-speed gearbox in an RWD layout.
The in-game files reveal that the Ruiner ZZ-8 possesses a top speed of 93.83 mph (151.00 km/h); however, it is much faster than that. According to popular GTA content creator and analyst Broughy1322, the ride can go up to a maximum speed of 116.25 mph (187.09 km/h) and complete a lap in about 1:06.817.
While it may not look that fast on paper, the vehicle does beat the following popular rides under the muscle car category in terms of top speed:
- Vapid Clique
- Bravado Redwood Gauntlet
- Declasse Impaler
- Declasse Impaler LX
- Albany Hermes
- Vapid Dominator GTT
- Declasse Yosemite
- Invetero Coquette Blackfin
- Albany Lurcher
Furthermore, the GTA 5 Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 possesses an incredible turning radius. This allows for impeccable vehicle handling that can be useful in completing the GTA Online Casino Story and Work missions to earn the related bonuses this week.
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GTA 5 Online update’s Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8: Design inspiration (June 6 - 16, 2025)
As stated earlier, the main design inspiration behind the GTA Online Ruiner ZZ-8 seems to be the 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird. However, it also bears some resemblance to the following real-life rides:
- 1987 Pontiac Pursuit Concept – Headlights
- 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro – Front bumper
- Duraflex ZR Edition Body Kit – Rear bumper
Overall, the car has a modern style and vibe to it that classic Pontiac lovers would find appealing.
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The Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 normally costs about $1,320,000 at Southern San Andreas Super Autos. However, as it’s currently available for free as a Prize Ride, gamers should definitely consider collecting it while the current GTA 5 Online update is active.
Other latest content to check this week:
- New podium car
- Vapid Dominator ASP
- GTA 5 Online Vehicle Cargo Sell missions
- GTA 6 developer to release RDR 2 on Nintendo Switch 2
- GTA Online Featured Series
