5 reasons to own Progen Emerus in GTA Online

The Progen Emerus is one of the most prominent cars in GTA Online with its long history of five years. Rockstar Games first added the car to the multiplayer game in the Summer Update of 2019, and it continues to rule the streets to date. However, considering the age of the vehicle, many new players are unfortunately unaware of it. Nonetheless, it is still popular among veteran players and hardcore vehicle enthusiasts.

This article explains five reasons why every GTA Online player should own the Progen Emerus supercar in 2024.

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

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5 things that make the Progen Emerus a must-have car in GTA Online

1) It is currently on a discount

A fully customized Emerus in Grand Theft Auto 5 Online (Image via Rockstar Games)

Rockstar Games is offering a flat 40% discount on the Progen Emerus after the latest GTA Online weekly update. Usually, it is an expensive car that costs a solid $2,750,000. However, now you can get it for much cheaper with the discount.

One thing to note is that this is a limited-time offer. If you don’t acquire the car before June 27, 2024, it will go back to its regular price tag. Therefore, plan your expenses wisely.

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2) Has plenty of customizations

Despite being a five-year-old car, the Progen Emerus has plenty of customizations. Although it is not an Imani Tech or HSW Cars in GTA Online, you can find six exhausts, seven grilles, 11 liveries, eight roofs, 13 skirts, 25 spoilers, and many other modification options. Keep in mind that the default car also comes with a spoiler.

If you properly tune the Progen Emerus, it can become one of the best cars to drive in Los Santos. Therefore, players should put extra emphasis on performance upgrades to improve the performance of the vehicle.

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3) One of the fastest supercars in the game

The Progen Emerus has a fully upgraded top speed of 127.25 mph or 204.79 km/h, which makes it one of the fastest cars in GTA Online in the supercar class. Rockstar Games currently offers 59 supercars in the multiplayer game, and the Emerus ranks 13th in the list.

Here are some other cars within Emerus’ top speed category:

• Grotti X80 Proto - 127.50 mph or 205.19 km/h
• Benefactor Krieger - 127.25 mph or 204.79 km/h
• Progen Emerus - 127.25 mph or 204.79 km/h
• Truffade Nero Custom - 127.25 mph or 204.79 km/h
• Overflod Tyrant - 127.00 mph or 204.39 km/h

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4) One of the best 2-door cars to drive

A screenshot of the Emerus with both doors opened (Image via GTA Wiki)

The Progen Emerus is one of the best 2-door cars in GTA 5 Online. It has a great handling due to the downforce created by the spoiler that comes factory-fitted. While it has some floating tendencies on uneven roads, skilled drivers can use that to their advantage.

The vehicle houses a V8 engine with a seven-speed transmission box. It is one of the best commuter cars if you play solo or with one more friend. Plus, you also get a bulletproof rear panel.

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5) It is a McLaren car

The Progen Emerus is a GTA Online version of the real-life 2019 McLaren Senna. Additionally, you can also notice minor influences from the Senna GTR, Ferrari FXX-K, McLaren Speedtail, and McLaren P1 GTR. The "Hexagon Blue" livery is a direct nod to the real-life McLaren Senna GTR.

Similar to its real-life counterparts, the Emerus is one of the fastest-accelerating cars in GTA 5 Online. Its aggressive aerodynamic design with low ground clearance also makes the car suitable for racing in the multiplayer game.

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