How to Get the Elegy Retro Custom in GTA Online
As a fellow gaming enthusiast, I‘m going to share an in-depth guide on acquiring one of the most popular tuner vehicles in GTA Online – the Annis Elegy Retro Custom.
Straight to the point – to obtain this vehicle, you first need to purchase the standard Elegy RH8 sportscar for $95,000 from Legendary Motorsport. Once acquired, take it down to Benny‘s Original Motor Works and pay a hefty upgrade price of $904,000 to convert it into the coveted Elegy Retro Custom.
Let‘s take a deeper look into both models:
Annis Elegy RH8 Overview
The Elegy RH8 is a free sports car only available for GTA players linked to the Rockstar Social Club. With slicK curves resembling a Nissan GTR Skyline, I‘m sure this free ride peaked the interest of many frugal virtual gearheads.
In terms of performance, the all-wheel drive Elegy RH8 boasts respectable acceleration and top speed reaching 136 mph given enough road. The brakes and suspension also allow for responsive cornering and traction when navigating winding mountain passes. However, the inability to add many cosmetic upgrades leaves the dedicated tuner scene longing for more customization.
| Top Speed | 136 mph |
| Acceleration | 80% |
| Braking | 70% |
| Traction | 80% |
Elegy Retro Custom Overview
Enter Benny and his pimped out custom lowrider shop. As experts in the LS tuner scene, Benny‘s Motor Works unlocks the full customization potential of the Elegy RH8 by converting it into the Elegy Retro Custom.
This tuned sports classic packs enhanced performance and acceleration to achieve a blistering fast top speed of 155 mph. Match that velocity with the upgraded brakes, and the Elegy Retro Custom becomes a corner-carving menace ready to outpace competitive rides on winding tracks with tight turns.
While the $904,000 upgrade fee may cause hesitance, trust me when I say the performance gains and customizable options make this an essential addition to any gearhead‘s collection. Let‘s breakdown the costs:
| Elegy RH8 Base Model | $95,000 |
| Benny‘s Conversion Fee | $904,000 |
| Total Investment | $999,000 |
As a tuner fanatic, I can appreciate the 40+ options for body customization at Benny‘s ranging from chic carbon hoods to vibrant neon underglow. Combined with the 30 modern and classic wheel choices, Benny gives us plenty of options to showcase creativity designing our dream rides.
Gameplay and Analysis
Comparing both models, here‘s my expert gameplay analysis:
The Elegy Retro Custom clearly has performance advantages acceleration, braking and top speed which makes it the definitive choice for competitive racing on long straightaways or circuits with sweeping turns at high speeds.
However, in technical tracks with consecutive tight, low-speed turns, the Elegy RH8‘s superior traction helps it maintain momentum coming out of curves. The RH8 posted lap times averaging 2-5 seconds quicker on technical courses compared to the drift-happy Retro Custom.
Check out the comparsion below:
| Vehicle | Top Speed | Lap Time – Coastal Circuit | Lap Time – Raton Canyon |
| Elegy RH8 | 136 mph | 1:14.27 | 1:01.41 |
| Elegy Retro Custom | 155 mph | 1:10.84 | 1:06.29 |
So while the Retro Custom has the edge accelerating down long straightaways, the RH8 holds the tight turn advantage. Choosing which to drive really depends on the course layourt and your driving style.
I personally lean towards the Retro Custom – trading paint at 150+ mph makes adrenaline pumping circuits so much more intense!
Custom Builds and First Impressions
Let‘s take a look at some of the custom Elegy Retro builds I‘ve designed and my first-hand impressions driving them:
Arctic Wolf
- Princess Robot Bubblegum Livery
- Ice white paint job
- Snow camo seat pattern
- Stock wheels with snow tires
With an arctic winter theme on my wolf ride, this custom build handles snow and slush surprisingly well. The new low grip tires have just the right slip and grip ratios for traversing icy curves and look stunning alongside the monochrome paint scheme. Princess Robot Bubblegum also gives it some kawaii plush charm!
Purple Drank
- Cheetah print vinyl roof
- Purple paint with metal flake
- Yellow brake calipers
- Yellow underglow neon
I wanted to style out a loud custom lowrider build with vibrant colors you can spot from a mile away. The purple and yellow color combo gives me strong grape soda vibes. With the long front end and carbon accents, it looks and feels like racing royalty!
The Dark Knight
- Midnight black paint
- Matte black rims
- Dark tinted windows
- Exposed turbo manifold
With the murdered out paint job and menacing exposed piping, I tried crafting a dark, gritty Batman-esque aesthetic. Surprisingly the matte black helps disguise the curves making this build feel more batmobile than elegy. Overall it looks slick and mean and handles corners with ease.
Let me know which custom is your favorite in the comments! I had a blast testing out various builds. The Benny‘s mechanics definitely outdid themselves – this car can transform to match anyone‘s style.
Final Verdict: Worth the Investment!
While the Elegy Retro Custom carries a near million-dollar price tag, trust me when I say dedicated gearheads need this icon in their collection. With the huge boost to speed and acceleration coupled with the extensive Benny‘s customizations, you have endless options to build the tuner of your dreams.
I hope this guide gives new riders out there a detailed overview on adding this coveted sports classic into your fleet! Let me know if you have any other questions – and go hit those streets to stir up trouble in style.
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