Overview
The Phoenix is a Grand Theft Auto muscle modelled on the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Rockstar has not shown or named the Phoenix for GTA 6, so everything below is drawn from its real-world basis and its history across the series — not from confirmed GTA 6 detail.
History in the GTA Series
The Phoenix has one of the longest histories of any GTA vehicle, appearing all the way back in GTA San Andreas (2004) as a Pontiac Firebird-inspired muscle car. In San Andreas, it was one of the better-handling muscle cars, with a distinctive T-top roof and the ability to be customized at mod shops. The Phoenix was absent from GTA IV but returned in GTA V (2013) as the Imponte Phoenix — a rare spawn that players actively hunted for. Its GTA V version leaned more into the late-70s Trans Am aesthetic with its flared fenders and distinctive snout. In GTA Online, the Phoenix was initially one of the rarest traffic spawns, making it a collector's item that players would store in their garages. When Benny's Original Motor Works arrived, the Phoenix became eligible for lowrider-style modifications, which was a controversial but entertaining option for a muscle car.
What We Actually Know About It in GTA 6
Rockstar has not shown or named the Phoenix for GTA 6. It is a long-running series staple, going back to GTA San Andreas (2004), which makes a GTA 6 version reasonable to expect — but expectation is not confirmation. There are no confirmed top speed, acceleration, handling rating, price, spawn location or customization list for the Phoenix in GTA 6 — the in-game economy and traffic spawns have not been shown at that level of detail. As a muscle you can reasonably expect big straight-line punch and loose, tail-happy handling; past GTA games let you find vehicles like this in traffic, buy them from in-game websites, or earn them through missions, and we expect something similar. Once the game is out we will replace this with verified detail — until then, any exact mph figure, dollar price, street location or upgrade menu quoted for it is invented.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Phoenix confirmed for GTA 6?
No. Rockstar has not shown or named the Phoenix for GTA 6. It has appeared in the GTA series before, so something like it is plausible, but nothing about its GTA 6 form is official yet.
What is the Phoenix based on in real life?
It is modelled on the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.
How fast is the Phoenix in GTA 6, and what does it cost?
Unknown. Rockstar has not released any GTA 6 vehicle stats or prices. Any figure quoted for it right now is a guess.
Last updated May 31, 2026. For the full searchable database, visit our Vehicles Wiki.