95 Grotti Cheetah Classic: History & Vice City Nostalgia in GTA 6
The Grotti Cheetah is one of the oldest names in the entire GTA series, and its GTA 6 return leans hard into nostalgia. Rockstar has officially confirmed the ’95 Grotti Cheetah as an Ultimate Edition exclusive, styled after the exact era of supercar that made Vice City’s original Shore Drive iconic. Here’s everything confirmed about it so far, plus the full history behind the name.
What Rockstar Has Confirmed
Rockstar officially describes it as: “Grotti’s signature mid ’90s sports car and an ode to Shore Drive, the ’95 Grotti Cheetah is complete with a minimalist, retro-futuristic livery and available to punctuate later-stage action.”
Real-world inspiration: GameSpot confirms it’s clearly based on the Ferrari Testarossa, with influence from the Ferrari F12 BB and Ferrari 328 — visible in the wedge-shaped profile, door-to-quarter-panel side vents, flat nose, and narrow rear windows.
Trailer appearance: a white version appears parked along the Vice City beachfront road at the 57-second mark in the first trailer.
A Franchise Icon Going Back to GTA III
The Cheetah name has been part of GTA since GTA III, appearing again in Vice City, San Andreas, Liberty City Stories, and Vice City Stories. In GTA V and GTA Online, it split into a modern hypercar version and a separate “Cheetah Classic” that brought back the original Testarossa-style wedge shape. The GTA 6 ’95 Grotti Cheetah builds directly on that Cheetah Classic design, bringing the retro shape back to its Vice City roots for the first time in a mainline story.
Ultimate Edition Exclusivity
The only way to get the ’95 Grotti Cheetah at launch is through the Ultimate Edition, priced at $99.99 versus $79.99 for the Standard Edition. The Ultimate Edition also includes the Shitzu Squalo, the ’67 Vapid Dominator Buggy, and personalized weapons.
For the complete rundown of every Ultimate Edition exclusive, not just this vehicle, see our GTA 6 Ultimate Edition Vehicles guide.
Performance stats, exact top speed, and full customization options for the ’95 Grotti Cheetah haven’t been revealed yet. For our full breakdown of speed predictions across GTA 6’s top vehicles, see our GTA 6 Fastest Supercars guide.
Confirmed vs Reported: What We Know
| Detail | What We Know | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Name | ’95 Grotti Cheetah, Ultimate Edition exclusive | ✅ Confirmed |
| Real-World Basis | Ferrari Testarossa, with F12 BB and 328 influence | ✅ Confirmed |
| Trailer Appearance | White version, Vice City beachfront, 0:57 mark, Trailer 1 | ✅ Confirmed |
| Price / Availability | Ultimate Edition only, $99.99 | ✅ Confirmed |
| Top Speed & Performance Stats | Not yet revealed | ⚠️ Unconfirmed |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ’95 Grotti Cheetah in the standard edition of GTA 6?
No. It’s exclusive to the Ultimate Edition, priced at $99.99, and isn’t available in the $79.99 Standard Edition.
What real car is the Grotti Cheetah based on?
It’s primarily based on the Ferrari Testarossa, with additional styling influence from the Ferrari F12 BB and Ferrari 328, according to GameSpot.
Has the Grotti Cheetah appeared in GTA 6 trailers?
Yes, a white version appears parked on the Vice City beachfront road at the 57-second mark of the first trailer.
Is this the same as the GTA Online Cheetah Classic?
It’s built on that same retro design lineage. GTA Online’s Cheetah Classic reintroduced the Testarossa-style shape, and GTA 6’s ’95 Grotti Cheetah continues that same aesthetic direction.
Sources: GameSpot | Rockstar Games
