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Surfer Beater

BF · Vans · Vans class car
Online price (est.)
TBC
Updated Jun 20, 2026
Surfer Beater in GTA 5

Overview

The Surfer Beater is the rusted, run-down version of the BF Surfer, in the game since launch in 2013. It is not sold anywhere: it spawns in traffic, and you can keep one by storing it in a garage. In community testing it reaches 67.25 mph flat out and laps the benchmark circuit in 1:48.692. It seats 2.

Performance

Stats not yet revealed
Performance specs land at release. Everything confirmed so far is below.

Racing Performance

Tested lap data · resale estimated
Lap Time
1:48.692
#33/33 in Vans · #794/836 overall
Tested, fully upgraded
Top Speed
67.25 mph
#32/33 in Vans · #784/836 overall
Tested, fully upgraded
Race Tier
Tier K
By tested lap time
Race Eligibility
Regular
Race types this vehicle can enter
Performance Upgrades
Standard upgrades only
Optional mods that add real performance
Numbers carry their source and test date. Hover or tap a date for details.

Specs

Game-file data · via Broughy1322
Handling
Drive Max Speed (game files)100
Engine Force (Stock)0.1
Engine Force (Maxed)0.12
Power to Front0%
Brake Force0.3
Maximum Grip1.55
Off-Road Grip Loss0.5
Ownership
StorageGarage
Upgrades AtLSC
Added OnSep 17, 2013

How to Acquire

Find one in traffic in GTA 5 or GTA Online and store it in a garage to keep it. It is not sold on any website.

It upgrades at Los Santos Customs like the regular Surfer.

Availability
GTA 5 and GTA Online
Story Mode Price
Not sold in Story Mode
Online Price
Free (traffic spawn)

Customization

Not customizable
No known customization for this vehicle.
No special tricks. The standard performance upgrades are all this one needs.
Upgrade advice from Broughy1322's testing.
Upgrades & Mods20Open the planner →
ModSlotCostStat effectsNotes
Engine Upgrade Level 1Engine$9KPower +25%In-game: EMS Upgrade, Level 1. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Engine Upgrade Level 2Engine$12.5KPower +50%In-game: EMS Upgrade, Level 2. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Engine Upgrade Level 3Engine$18KPower +75%In-game: EMS Upgrade, Level 3. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Engine Upgrade Level 4Engine$33.5KPower +100%In-game: EMS Upgrade, Level 4. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Transmission Level 1Transmission$29.5KGearbox +33%In-game: Street Transmission. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Transmission Level 2Transmission$32.5KGearbox +67%In-game: Sports Transmission. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Transmission Level 3Transmission$40KGearbox +100%In-game: Race Transmission. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Turbo TuningTurbo$50KAcceleration +10%Single-stage turbo. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Brakes Level 1Brakes$20KBraking +33%In-game: Street Brakes. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Brakes Level 2Brakes$27KBraking +67%In-game: Sport Brakes. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Brakes Level 3Brakes$35KBraking +100%In-game: Race Brakes. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Suspension Level 1Suspension$1KLowering +25%In-game: Lowered Suspension. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Suspension Level 2Suspension$2KLowering +50%In-game: Street Suspension. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Suspension Level 3Suspension$3.4KLowering +75%In-game: Sport Suspension. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Suspension Level 4Suspension$4.4KLowering +100%In-game: Competition Suspension. $4,400 on most high-end rides, though some newer cars list a little less (the Turismo Omaggio shows $4,180). Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 20%Armor$7.5KArmor +20%In-game: Armor Upgrade 20%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 40%Armor$12KArmor +40%In-game: Armor Upgrade 40%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 60%Armor$20KArmor +60%In-game: Armor Upgrade 60%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 80%Armor$35KArmor +80%In-game: Armor Upgrade 80%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 100%Armor$50KArmor +100%In-game: Armor Upgrade 100%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Raw handling data · 54 values
AIHandlingCRAP
fAntiRollBarBiasFront0.63
fAntiRollBarForce0.2
fBrakeBiasFront0.64
fBrakeForce0.3
fCamberStiffnesss0
fClutchChangeRateScaleDownShift1.3
fClutchChangeRateScaleUpShift1.3
fCollisionDamageMult1
fDeformationDamageMult0.8
fDriveBiasFront0
fDriveInertia0.8
fEngineDamageMult1.5
fHandBrakeForce0.3
fInitialDragCoeff13
fInitialDriveForce0.1
fInitialDriveMaxFlatVel100
fLowSpeedTractionLossMult0
fMass2500
fOilVolume5
fPercentSubmerged80
fPetrolTankVolume65
fRollCentreHeightFront0.42
fRollCentreHeightRear0.38
fSeatOffsetDistX0
fSeatOffsetDistY0
fSeatOffsetDistZ0
fSteeringLock30
fSuspensionBiasFront0.46
fSuspensionCompDamp1.1
fSuspensionForce1.5
fSuspensionLowerLimit-0.1
fSuspensionRaise0
fSuspensionReboundDamp1.4
fSuspensionUpperLimit0.1
fTractionBiasFront0.48
fTractionCurveLateral32
fTractionCurveMax1.55
fTractionCurveMin1.35
fTractionLossMult0.5
fTractionSpringDeltaMax0.15
fWeaponDamageMult1
nInitialDriveGears4
nMonetaryValue22000
strDamageFlags0
strHandlingFlags0
strModelFlags4080
subHandlingNULL
vecCentreOfMassOffsetX0
vecCentreOfMassOffsetY0
vecCentreOfMassOffsetZ0
vecInertiaMultiplierX1
vecInertiaMultiplierY1.4
vecInertiaMultiplierZ1.8
Straight from the game's handling.meta file, via Broughy1322's sheet (pull Jul 25, 2026). Values are shown exactly as stored, listed alphabetically, with no interpretation applied.
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