The Locust is an open-top, two-seater sports car featured in Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 and Grand Theft Auto Online, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI. It is manufactured by Ocelot in the HD Universe.
Description[]
Originally only available in GTA: London 1969, the Locust was added to GTA Online as part of the continuation of The Diamond Casino & Resort update, released on August 29, 2019, during the Locust Week event.
Grand Theft Auto VI[]
The Locust briefly appeared in the September 2022 GTA VI leaks in a single clip, where it was seen driving past Lucia in green and yellow, visible in the top left corner of the screen behind the debug interface.[1]
Influence[]
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969[]
The Locust is evidently based on a Lotus Seven circa the 1960s.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Locust returns to Grand Theft Auto Online, assuming a design based on the 2015 Lotus 3-Eleven. The headlamps are derived from the Honda HSV-010 GT, while the front bumper seems to be inspired by the one found in the Lotus Evora. The rear fascia is heavily inspired by the Aston Martin CC100 and the Zenos E10. The interior might have been inspired by the Lotus 2-Eleven.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969[]
The Locust can be described as a compact, open top roadster tailored more for raw performance than comfort or luxury. The car may also be available with two additional body colour styles: one with a running stripe at the front end, and another with a differently coloured nose.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Locust is depicted as an open-top race car with a relatively short body and wheelbase. The front end sports a large intake on the centre and two smaller ones with separations on it. There are silver strips on the outer edges housing the circular headlamps, while a vented section can be seen between these. The bonnet features a small cut-out for a fuel inlet/filter that is part of a fuel cell stored in the front compartment, and a manufacturer emblem on the front.
The sides feature large concave portions running along the doors, going onto the vertical vents located past the doors. The doors themselves have rounded rear-view mirror shells mounted on thin frames. The cabin area features a black rounded panel with a slight curvature in place of a windscreen, as well as an arch section with crossed frames that separates it from the engine bay, followed by black louvers on the engine compartment. A fuel inlet can be seen on the driver side.
The rear end sports a protruding carbon-fibre panel with a plastic surrounding, with circular tail lamps placed on the outer edges, silver "OCELOT" lettering on the centre and a plate holder below. A rear diffuser can be seen at the bottom, leaving an open section for the twin exhaust pipes. It also features a spoiler by default. The underside of the car is fully covered by a bolted-on, carbon-fibre plate, with the front section leaving small room for the front wheels' steering.
Similar to the Ruston, the Locust features an interior predominated by race elements, where the dashboard has a carbon-fiber panel on the centre. Two carbon-fibre bars stick out of the driver-side dashboard, holding the digital speedometer. The doors are reinforced by two steel tube bars on the inner side and featuring carbon-fibre surroundings, having door pull straps on it. The car also features racing seats with red seatbelts on them.
The primary colour of the car is applied on the body and the stitches on the steering wheel, while the secondary colour is applied in the form of twin wide stripes passing through the whole car and on the cabin arch frame. Although not accessible, the trim colour is applied to the paddings on the optional "Roll Cage" modifications, while the dial colour is applied to the "Colored Seats" options (though they are set to black in purchased examples). Its wheels use the same rim design as the T20.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969[]
Being built in such a way, the Locust's weight is only 62.5% of an average car's weight. The car's performance is also considerably good, with excellent top speed and brakes, as well as good acceleration and 20% less of a turning radius than average; however, the car is lacking in grip and handling.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Locust is a well-performing vehicle, though it tends to slide at times, which can result in spinning out if turning too aggressively. In addition, due to the openness of the cabin, the driver is vulnerable to gunfire and caution should be exercised if driving the vehicle while gunfight is present. The Locust performs differently when armored and unarmored, having a very stiff chassis with the latter. This can cause a rear inner wheel lift when cornering.
The Locust has one (the eleventh) Advanced Flag enabled.[2] The purpose of this flag is unknown, but it appears to have little impact on performance.
The vehicle is powered by a V8 engine similar to the Elegy RH8, coupled to a 6-speed gearbox in a rear-mid engine, rear wheel drive layout. The engine sound is similar to cars like the Stinger and the Cheburek.
GTA Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 96.1 / 154.7 | 6 | N/A | RWD | 920 / 2028 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 6 | RMR V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
| Category | Modification | Price | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $1,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 | |||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | ||
| Street Brakes | $20,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 | |||
| Race Brakes | $35,000 | |||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $260 |   | |
| Twin Boxed Exhaust | $750 |   | ||
| Radial Boxed Exhausts | $1,800 |   | ||
| Titanium Boxed Exhaust | $3,000 |   | ||
| Titanium Split Boxed Exhaust | $9,550 |   | ||
| Titanium Large Boxed Exhaust | $9,750 |   | ||
| Triple Radial Boxed Exhausts | $10,500 |   | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
| Front Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $2,200 |   | |
| Street Bumper | $4,600 |   | ||
| Street Carbon Bumper | $7,400 |   | ||
| Street Vented Bumper | $11,700 |   | ||
| Street Vented Carbon Bumper | $14,500 |   | ||
| GT Bumper | $14,700 |   | ||
| GT Carbon Bumper | $14,900 |   | ||
| Race Bumper | $15,100 |   | ||
| Race Carbon Bumper | $15,300 |   | ||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 |   | |
| Scooped Hood | $3,000 |   | ||
| Twin Scooped Hood | $5,000 |   | ||
| Power Bulge Hood | $8,000 |   | ||
| Vented Hood | $9,600 |   | ||
| Vented Hood w/ Vents | $11,000 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | ||
| Livery | None | $11,400 |   | |
| Black Stripe | $18,240 |   | ||
| White Stripe | $19,380 |   | ||
| Yellow Stripe | $20,520 |   | ||
| Kronos | $21,660 |   | ||
| Escalera | $22,800 |   | ||
| Exsorbed | $23,370 |   | ||
| Narc | $23,939 |   | ||
| Jackal | $24,510 |   | ||
| Excelsior | $25,080 |   | ||
| Auto Exotic | $25,650 |   | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | Too Hot | ||
| Full Coverage | Too Hot | |||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Roll Cages | No Roll Cage | $700 |   | |
| Cage w/ Black Seats | $1,100 |   | ||
| Prim. w/ Black Seats | $1,350 |   | ||
| Sec. w/ Black Seats | $1,500 |   | ||
| Padded w/ Black Seats | $2,750 |   | ||
| Prim. Padded w/ Black Seats | $3,600 |   | ||
| Sec. Padded w/ Black Seats | $4,900 |   | ||
| Cage w/ Colored Seats | $5,800 |   | ||
| Prim. w/ Colored Seats | $7,000 |   | ||
| Sec. w/ Colored Seats | $8,000 |   | ||
| Padded Cage w/ Colored Seats | $9,150 |   | ||
| Prim. Padded w/ Colored Seats | $10,100 |   | ||
| Sec. Padded w/ Colored Seats | $11,050 |   | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | Too Hot | ||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $2,500 |   | |
| Primary Street Skirt | $5,500 |   | ||
| Secondary Street Skirt | $8,000 |   | ||
| Carbon Street Skirt | $10,500 |   | ||
| Primary Racing Skirt | $14,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Racing Skirt | $14,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Racing Skirt | $15,000 |   | ||
| Spoilers | Stock Spoiler | $6,000 |   | |
| Carbon Spoiler | $7,050 |   | ||
| Primary GT Spoiler | $10,000 |   | ||
| Carbon GT Spoiler | $13,000 |   | ||
| Primary Aggressive Spoiler | $14,000 |   | ||
| Carbon Aggressive Spoiler | $16,000 |   | ||
| Primary Street Spoiler | $16,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Street Spoiler | $17,000 |   | ||
| Primary Race Spoiler | $17,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Race Spoiler | $18,000 |   | ||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $4,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
| Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | ||
Gallery[]
Design[]
Images[]
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Official Screenshots[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
GTA+ Promotional Images GTA+ July 2022
Video[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Available for purchase from Legendary Motorsport for $1,625,000.
- Previously removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update, reinstated with the Agents of Sabotage update.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Los Santos Tuners[]
- Exotic Exports – This car may randomly appear for delivery.
Notable Owners[]
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969[]
- Harold Cartwright owns a red Locust.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969[]
- The Locust's base export value is £600, if it is delivered in perfect condition.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Locust uses the "Dance" group which can play:
- FlyLo FM
- Soulwax FM
- Los Santos Underground Radio (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- Music Locker Radio (Enhanced Editions only)
- Media Player (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
History[]
Events[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Could be won from the Lucky Wheel in the Casino during the Dynasty Week and Vigero ZX Week events.
Trivia[]
General[]
- The Locust is one of eleven vehicles in the HD Universe to return from the 2D Universe, the others being the Z-Type, Tour Bus, Panto, Furore GT, Mamba, Penetrator, Itali GTB, Impaler, Itali GTO, and Jugular.
- Interestingly, there also exists a similarly name Locust, a kit car derivative of the Lotus Seven, as well as the Locost, a low-cost variant of the Lotus Seven.
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969[]
- When the drivers of the Locust pass by, a sample loop of L'uomo che saprà by Francesco De Masi & Alessandro Alessandroni (featured on Kaleidoscope) will play.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The website description is a clear reference to the Locust's appearance in GTA London 1969.
- The "action" image on the Locust's Rockstar Games Social Club listing uses "main" image setting and camera angle.