Slamvan (Arena)

Overview

The Slamvan (Arena) is the Arena War version of the Vapid Slamvan, the 1950s pickup whose Arena form is based on a custom 1950 Ford F6 known as "Stubby Bob." It was added with the Arena War update (1.46) on December 11, 2018. These Arena Contender trucks have a stripped-down rear bed and an exposed engine mounted behind the cab, along with heavy armor and weapons.

Performance

• Drivetrain: RWD, 4 gears.
• Mass: 1,245 kg.
• Tested top speed: 193.1 km/h (about 120 mph); estimated 135.5 on the stat bar.
• Lap time: 1:14.758.
• Stat bars: speed 72.7, acceleration 67.5, braking 13.33, traction 56.06.
• Withstands three homing missiles; one RPG hit is enough to destroy it.

Arena upgrades include a jump ability, Rocket Boost, Proximity Mines and mounted weapons. It cannot be used in Passive Mode.

Where to find / How to buy

It is made by upgrading a stock Slamvan ($49,500) at the Arena Workshop, with a total cost of $1,321,875. It is stored as a personal vehicle, delivered by the Mechanic and can be sold only if purchased. Window plates are available at the Arena Workshop. It is not race-eligible.

Variants

• Apocalypse Slamvan, Future Shock Slamvan and Nightmare Slamvan, one for each arena theme.
• Slamvan, Slamvan Custom and Lost Slamvan.