Grand Theft Auto

GTA Car Brands in Real Life

Grand Theft Auto invents its own fictional car brands, but almost every one is a thinly veiled parody of a real manufacturer. Here are the best-known GTA 5 car brands and the real-life marques that inspired them.

Rockstar avoids real trademarks by creating in-game marques like Übermacht, Benefactor and Pegassi — but their logos, model names and styling make the real-world inspiration obvious. Click any real brand below to see its genuine history and logo.

23 brands in this collection

GTA marques and their real-world inspirations

Frequently asked questions

What are the car brands in GTA 5 based on?
Almost every GTA 5 car brand parodies a real manufacturer. For example, Übermacht is based on BMW, Benefactor on Mercedes-Benz, Pegassi on Lamborghini, Grotti on Ferrari and Vapid on Ford.
Why doesn't GTA use real car brands?
Rockstar uses fictional brands to avoid trademark and licensing issues, which also lets it caricature and modify the designs freely. The parodies are close enough that fans instantly recognise the real inspiration.

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