Caracara (Armored)

Overview

The Caracara (Armored) is an armored version of the Vapid Caracara, the turret-equipped 6x6 off-road pickup. Like the original, it is modeled on the Ford F-150, specifically the Hennessey VelociRaptor 6X6. It arrived with The Kortz Center Heist update (1.73) on July 14, 2026, and is exclusive to the PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of GTA Online. It seats five, counting the turret gunner, and supports liveries.

Performance

• Drivetrain: AWD, 5 gears.
• Mass: 4,500 kg.
• Estimated top speed: about 135 mph.
• Bulletproof from the front and the rear.
• Withstands four homing missiles and four RPG hits before being destroyed.

The extra armor fixes the standard Caracara's biggest weakness: the base truck can be destroyed by a single explosion and has no bullet-resistant glass.

Where to find / How to buy

It cannot be bought outright. It is a Career Progress reward on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, unlocked by completing Tier 4 of "The Kortz Center Heist." Once unlocked, it is stored as a personal vehicle in a garage, delivered by the Mechanic and modified at Los Santos Customs. It is not a race-eligible vehicle.

Variants

• Caracara, the base weaponized model sold for $1,775,000.
• Caracara 4x4, the unarmed pickup.
• Caracara Pursuit, the police version.

Trivia

• The turret on the base Caracara resembles a DShK heavy machine gun and can be swapped for a minigun.