Benefactor BR8 in GTA Online: 5 reasons to own it

Modified May 03, 2024 02:49 GMT

Introduced in August 2020 under LS Summer Special DLC, the Benefactor BR8 is a Formula 1 car in GTA Online. It falls in the game's Open Wheel Cars category and is available for just under $3.5 million. However, it's also available on the Diamond Casino Podium until May 8, 2024, giving players a chance to claim it for free.

Whether you should add it to your collection depends on personal choice. While better cars are available at this price, the BR8 is unique. So, here are five reasons you might want to pick up a Benefactor BR8 in GTA Online.

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

Top 5 Reason To Own a Benefactor BR8 In GTA Online

There are several perks of Benefactor BR8 that gamers should know:

1) Best out of all Open Wheel Cars

Open Wheel Cars in action (Image via Rockstar Games)

The world of Los Santos has four Open Wheel Cars: Benefactor 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.

At medium downforce, the BR8, this week's GTA Online Podium Vehicle, 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 GTA vehicle YouTuber Broughy1322.

2) Smooth handling

A standard BR8 Formula 1 Car in GTA Online (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)

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 Open Wheel Races, which are paying bonus rewards through May 8, 2024, as part of the current GTA Online weekly update.

3) Sounds good

This is what BR8's engine looks like (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)

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 Benefactor 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 free-roaming in Los Santos (Image via Rockstar Games || YouTube/Digital Car Addict)

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) Liveries

BR8 with the Cerveza Barracho livery equipped (Image via Rockstar Games || YouTube/Digital Car Addict)

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 an Open Wheel vehicle, this is one of the best choices in the game so far.