Overview
The Tailgater S is a Grand Theft Auto sedan modelled on the Audi A4 / S4. Rockstar has not shown or named the Tailgater S 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 Tailgater appeared in GTA V (2013) as Michael De Santa's personal vehicle — an Audi-inspired sedan that reflected his upper-middle-class suburban lifestyle. The Tailgater S variant arrived in GTA Online (2021) with the Los Santos Tuners update, adding sport sedan modifications and improved performance. Michael's Tailgater became iconic as the car players associated with his character arc — a family man with a criminal past, driving a car that perfectly straddled the line between respectable and capable.
The Tailgater appeared in GTA V as a competent but unremarkable sedan. The S designation in GTA 6 signals a comprehensive performance upgrade that repositions the platform from mainstream transportation to genuine sports car competitor. This evolution mirrors real-world trends where German manufacturers have transformed their sedan platforms into vehicles that humiliate dedicated sports cars on track while maintaining the comfort and practicality that justify daily use. The Tailgater S represents this philosophy within the GTA universe with complete fidelity.
What We Actually Know About It in GTA 6
Rockstar has not shown or named the Tailgater S for GTA 6. It dates to the HD-era games (from GTA V (2013)), so something like it is plausible, though nothing about a GTA 6 version is official. Rockstar has published no top speed, acceleration, handling rating, price, spawn location or customization list for the Tailgater S in GTA 6 — the in-game economy and traffic spawns have not been shown at that level of detail. As a sedan you can reasonably expect everyday pace and four-door practicality rather than anything extreme; 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 Tailgater S confirmed for GTA 6?
No. Rockstar has not shown or named the Tailgater S 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 Tailgater S based on in real life?
It is modelled on the Audi A4 / S4.
How fast is the Tailgater S 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.