The briefing
Bravado Rat-Loader belongs to the Muscle class. Bravado is the in-game manufacturer. Its design reference is Rat Rod, 1940s Ford Pickup.
Availability: GTA Online , GTA V Story Mode. Listed platforms: PC , PlayStation 5 , Xbox Series X|S , PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360. The reference associates this model with 1.01 Game Launch.
Acquisition, storage and upgrades
Source-listed acquisition: Can be stolen / found.
GTA Online Price: $6,000.
Storage category: Garage (Personal Vehicle). Delivery service: Mechanic.
Customization access: Los Santos Customs.
Measured performance
The published fully upgraded top-speed result is 103.00 mph (165.76 km/h); the circuit lap is 1:23.734. These results are attributed to Broughy1322 via the linked reference. In-game rating bars and game-file speed are different measurements.
Model-specific reference facts
Notes: NB: The Rat-Loader has been removed from the purchasable list of vehicles on June 13, 2023 - but it can still be stolen off the street.
Available Modifications: Armor, Brakes, Engine, Engine Bay, Exhausts, Explosives, Fenders, Grilles, Hoods, Horns, Lights, Headlights, Neon Kits, Respray, Suspension, Transmission, Truck Beds, Turbo, Wheels, Wheel Type, Wheel Color, Tire Design, Tire Enhancements, Tire Smoke, Windows
Explosive Resistance: Explosive Weapon | Amount; Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles | 1; RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon | 1; Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) | 2; Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) | 1; Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak | 1
Bulletproof: Has protection from the back
Version and price context
Purchase prices are the source’s standard listed amounts; weekly discounts, rotating dealership stock and individual unlocks can change the price or availability shown in the game. Use the edition, platform and acquisition fields together before planning a purchase.
Explosive Resistance
| Explosive Weapon | Amount |
|---|---|
| Homing Launcher / Oppressor Missiles / Jet Missiles | 1 |
| RPG / Grenades / Sticky Bomb / MOC Cannon | 1 |
| Explosive Rounds (Heavy Sniper Mk II) | 2 |
| Tank Cannon (Rhino / APC) | 1 |
| Anti-Aircraft Trailer Dual 20mm Flak | 1 |
Total Cost to Fully Upgrade in GTA Online
| Modification | Story Price | GTA Online Price |
|---|---|---|
| Armor | ||
| No Armor | $250 | $500 |
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $1,250 | $5,250 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $3,125 | $8,750 |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $5,000 | $14,000 |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $8,750 | $24,500 |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $12,500 | $35,000 |
| Brakes | ||
| Stock Brakes | $250 | $500 |
| Street Brakes | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $6,750 | $13,500 |
| Race Brakes | $8,750 | $17,500 |
| Engine | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $3,125 | $6,250 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $4,500 | $9,000 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $8,375 | $16,750 |
| Engine Bay | ||
| Stock Engine Bay | $350 | $700 |
| Chromed V8 | $550 | $1,100 |
| Exhausts | ||
| Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 |
| Short Exhausts | $375 | $750 |
| Straight Exit Exhausts | $899 | $1,800 |
| Stinger Exhaust | $1,499 | $3,000 |
| Side Exit Exhaust | $4,770 | $9,550 |
| Explosives | ||
| Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 |
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 |
| Fenders | ||
| Stock Fenders | $150 | $300 |
| Remove Fenders | $450 | $900 |
| Cycle Fenders | $750 | $1,500 |
| Grilles | ||
| Stock Grille | $100 | $200 |
| Grille with Fixed Bars | $375 | $750 |
| Grille Bars Removed | $670 | $1,340 |
| Vintage Grille | $825 | $1,650 |
| Grille Cowl Removed | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Hoods | ||
| Stock Hood | $450 | $900 |
| Remove Hood | $850 | $1,700 |
| Repaired Hood | $1,200 | $2,400 |
| Single Scoop With Hood | $1,450 | $2,900 |
| Single Scoop Without Hood | $2,225 | $4,450 |
| Triple Scoop With Hood | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Triple Scoop Without Hood | $2,800 | $5,600 |
| Horns | ||
| See the full list of the available Horns options » | ||
| Lights > Headlights | ||
| Stock Lights | $200 | $400 |
| Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Lights > Neon Kits | ||
| See the full list of the available Neon Kits options » | ||
| Respray | ||
| See the full list of the available Respray options » | ||
| Suspension | ||
| Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 |
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 |
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 |
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 |
| Transmission | ||
| Stock Transmission | $250 | $500 |
| Street Transmission | $7,375 | $14,750 |
| Sports Transmission | $8,125 | $16,250 |
| Race Transmission | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Truck Beds | ||
| Stock Truck Bed | $100 | $200 |
| Basic Truck Bed | $350 | $700 |
| Basic Truck Bed With Arches | $575 | $1,150 |
| Wooden Sided Truck Bed | $800 | $1,600 |
| Chopped Truck Bed | $975 | $1,950 |
| Turbo | ||
| None | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Turbo Tuning | $6,250 | $35,000 |
| Wheels > Wheel Type | ||
| See the full list of the available Wheel Types options » | ||
| Wheels > Wheel Color | ||
| See the full list of the available Wheel Colors options » | ||
| Wheels > Tire Design | ||
| Stock Tires | $100 | $200 |
| Custom Tires | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Wheels > Tire Enhancements | ||
| Standard Tires | $350 | $200 |
| Bulletproof Tires | $4,000 | $25,000 (Rank 20) |
| Low Grip Tires | N/A | $500 (at LS Car Meet) |
| Wheels > Tire Smoke | ||
| See the full list of the available Tire Smoke options » | ||
| Windows | ||
| None | $100 | $500 |
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 |
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Sources & further reading
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