Where is Benny‘s Auto Shop in GTA 5?
Benny‘s Original Motor Works is located in the Strawberry district of Los Santos – specifically at 203 Boulevard Del Perro right off the Olympic Freeway. I‘ve spent countless hours customizing rides at this iconic lowrider shop, so let me share everything you need to know about Benny‘s!
Exact Benny‘s Coordinates: X:-209.24, Y:-1344.0, Z:30.28
Who is Benny?
Benny has been an integral part of the Los Santos tuner scene since the early 90s. His passion project Benny‘s Original Motor Works specializes in servicing and upgrading lowriders based on LA‘s real-world Lowrider culture.
Decked out models with candy colored paintjobs, bouncing hydraulics and thumping soundsystems are Benny‘s calling card. He likely has longstanding connections with East Side and South Central gangs running illicit street races across the city.
What Does Benny‘s Offer?
At his shop, players can purchase a curated selection of classic muscle cars and rare tuner vehicles. Benny will then outfit them with an exhaustive suite of cosmetic and performance upgrades:
Cosmetic Upgrades:
- Custom Bodywork & Liveries
- Unique Paint Jobs & Pinstriping
- Custom Interior Options
- Underbody Neon Lighting
- Custom Tire Smoke Colors
- Enhanced Soundsystems
- Hydraulic Suspensions
Performance Upgrades:
- Engine & Transmission Swaps
- Turbochargers & Superchargers
- Weight Reductions
- Handling & Braking Improvements
- Reinforced Chassis & Rollcages
Here‘s a sneak peek at available upgrades for the iconic Sabre Turbo:
| Stock Sabre Turbo | Fully Upgraded Sabre Custom |
|---|---|
| Speed 102.00 mph | Speed 128.25 mph |
| Acceleration 35.4 seconds | Acceleration 32.1 seconds |
| Braking 35 ft | Braking 25 ft |
| Traction 0.52 | Traction .68 |
As you can see, Benny‘s upgrades unlock a vehicle‘s full potential – converting pedestrian cars into legitimate gearhead monsters!
Acquiring Benny‘s Vehicles
Benny allows customers to either purchase pre-tuned rides from his shop or upgrade select standard vehicles they already own.
Buy Straight From Benny‘s
Simply walk into Benny‘s shop and you‘ll have the option to buy these exclusive tuned lowriders:
- Albany Virgo
- Bravado Gauntlet
- Bravado Youga Classic
- Cheval Picador
- Declasse Moonbeam
- Declasse Tornado
- Dewbauchee Chameleon
- Imponte Phoenix
- Vapid Chino
- Vapid Slamvan
- Vulcar Fagaloa
- Benefactor Glendale
Of course special Benny‘s models don‘t come cheap – expect to pay $175K to $565K! But I‘ve found Benny‘s pricing to be largely fair once you experience their insane performance first-hand.
Upgrade Your Existing Car
Alternatively, players can upgrade the following regular GTA Online vehicles into exclusive Benny‘s variants:
- Banshee to Banshee 900R
- Sultan to Sultan RS
- Elegy RH8 to Retro Custom
- Comet to Comet Retro
- Sabre Turbo to Sabre Turbo Custom
This option costs much less at around $500-600K all inclusive depending on underlying car price. Upgrade any of the above models to gain big power in a familiar package!
I‘d especially recommend Invetero‘s Elegy Retro Custom – it retains the Elegy‘s bulletproof reliability while gaining beautiful Benny‘s widebody flair.
The Banshee 900R is also a popular choice for its gorgeous curves and face-melting straight line pace!
Where Do Benny‘s Vehicles Rank Performance Wise?
Independent testing from expert GTA racer Broughy1322 has shown several Benny‘s builds like the Sabre, Virgo and Slamvan outpacing even supers cars!
Here are some of the fastest Benny‘s cars based on Broughy‘s Top Speed testing:
| Benny‘s Car | Top Speed | Fastest In Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bravado Banshee 900R | 131.00 mph | Sports |
| Bravado Youga Classic | 121.25 mph | Off-Road |
| Imponte Phoenix | 113.00 mph | Muscle |
| Declasse Tornado Custom | 112.25 mph | Muscle |
| Vapid Slamvan Custom | 111.25 mph | Muscle |
Clearly Benny is a bonafide wizard under the hood! If you enjoy racing, I highly recommend spending time to hunt down his rare tuned classics.
Any New Benny‘s Cars on the Horizon?
With a deep love for American vintage metal and Japanese tuner culture, I‘m hoping Benny will embrace JDM imports in future updates!
Imagine getting to upgrade timeless Nissans and Toyotas like the 240Z, RX-7 Veilside and AE86 Trueno to their full street racing glory. Expanding beyond low riders would let Benny tailor rides for every gearhead fantasy!
Rockstar could even incorporate Benny‘s adventures rebuilding imported cars with help from son Little Benny (GTA IV) into the online story.
I‘d love to officially join Benny‘s elite tuner crew via a Dominator focused expansion. We could open additional garages across San Andreas while dealing with threats from rival car clubs and gangsters.
But for now I‘m more than happy slowly collecting and customizing every current Benny‘s offering in my garages. Hopefully this guide gives you the same appreciation for Benny‘s Original Motor Works – tell me your Benny‘s stories below!
