Overview
The Tulip is a Grand Theft Auto muscle modelled on the Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Rockstar has not shown or named the Tulip 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 Tulip arrived in GTA Online (2018) as part of the Arena War update, making it a relatively recent addition to the franchise despite its classic inspiration. It was immediately recognized as GTA's Chevelle SS, filling a gap that fans had been requesting for years. Despite arriving late in GTA V's lifecycle, the Tulip quickly became a popular choice for classic car enthusiasts within the community. It offered good performance in the Muscle class and became a car meet staple. The Arena War variant added weaponized capabilities, but most players preferred the standard version for its clean, classic aesthetics. The Tulip's relatively recent introduction means it hasn't accumulated the same nostalgia as longer-running GTA vehicles, but its real-world inspiration — the Chevelle SS — is one of the most collectible and recognized American muscle cars ever produced.
What We Actually Know About It in GTA 6
Rockstar has not shown or named the Tulip for GTA 6. It dates to the HD-era games (from GTA Online (2018)), so something like it is plausible, though nothing about a GTA 6 version is official. No official source gives a top speed, acceleration, handling rating, price, spawn location or customization list for the Tulip 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 Tulip confirmed for GTA 6?
No. Rockstar has not shown or named the Tulip 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 Tulip based on in real life?
It is modelled on the Chevrolet Chevelle SS.
How fast is the Tulip 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.