The Benefactor SM722 is an open-top grand tourer featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the continuation of The Criminal Enterprises update, released on August 4, 2022, during the SM722 Week event.
Influence
The SM722 is mainly based on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss (Z199), featuring a similar overall design, an open-top speedster cockpit, and a large centre bonnet badge. The SM722 also features elements from other Mercedes Grand Tourer models, such as the grille taken from the 2003-2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (C199/R199) and the side profile from the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series (C197), with the side vents specifically based on the SLS AMG Black Series as seen in the single fin. The headlights are similar to the ones found on the Surano, which are based on the 2013-2019 Jaguar F-Type (X152). The front bumper is a mix between the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and the Pininfarina Battista. The interior, shape of the rear, and tail light design are reminiscent of those found on the 2008–2011 BMW 3 Series Coupé and Convertible (E92/E93).
Design
The vehicle assumes an open-top design similar to the Ruston and the Locust, and a seemingly large profile similar to the Schlagen GT. The front end has a pointy shape and features small splitters on the outer edges that are finished in black/plastic, a black/plastic section in the centre, and a mesh intake spanning almost the whole width. On the upper half, there is a central intake that is shaped like the manufacturer emblem and bears silver/chrome details, dual mesh grilles with a single horizontal element beside the central area, and black headlamp housings on the outermost edges, each one having circular main units, L-shaped strips working as the high-beam units and vertical amber strips next to the high-beam units. The bonnet area has impressed formations where the dual grilles are located, and it has small vents beside the headlamps and larger intakes near the cabin area, with an additional narrow intake in the centre. The same bonnet hinges from the front and opens to reveal the black supports on the front, the engine bay and additional side-vented sections near the cabin area.
The sides of the car are denoted by impressed areas between the front fenders and the main doors, curved formations around the rear section and impressed formations on the rear quarters. The front fenders house black inset panels with single horizontal separations and small exit vents, while the doors have painted handles and painted mirror shells. The cabin area has a curved elevation for the dashboard cluster, while the area behind has protruding formations with large loops. The boot lid opens to reveal the black supports and a black carpeted finish.
On the rear end, the boot lid bears the manufacturer emblem in the centre and a dedicated section for the number plate, while the outer areas house large red tail lamps alternating between the main and brake units, together with white reverse units on the lower sides. Depending of the spoiler option, a functional third-brake lamp is mounted in the centre of said spoiler. The bottom area bears a trapezium-shaped opening with twin-exit exhaust tips, dual mesh exit vents beside the centre and a large black/plastic diffuser with large fins. The underside of the car is fully plated.
The interior of the car is unique and is predominated by silver/chrome details. There are small aircon units on the edges, a black panel in the middle and dual aircon units with a CD player in the centre, while the driver-side area houses a small cluster with the dial set derived from the Sultan RS and the Elegy Retro Custom, being the two main dials on either side, the fuel gauge above and the warning lights below. The central section of the car bears the radio set, cup holders and an automatic gear shifter, while the Benefactor logo can be seen on the horn cap and on a carbon-fibre plate located in the back, between the seats.
The primary colour of the car is applied to the entire bodywork, while the secondary colour is applied to the interior stitching and the central detail of the engine. A trim colour is also available for the interior. It uses split 5-spoke rims with low-profile tyres.
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Performance
The SM722's performance is mediocre for the Sports class. Its acceleration is decent. It has a rather high top speed, but it lacks the high downforce which several of its rivals, such as the Corsita, enjoy. While the car is fairly easy to control and its handling is fairly predictable, it has a tendency to oversteer through corners if handled roughly. The car's suspension sits quite high and soaks up bumps in the road well, though this may also result in excessive body roll, further impeding its handling. Overall, while it is a relatively easy car to handle, drivers should take note of the lack of downforce and the body roll.
The car is powered by what seems to be a V8 engine, emulating the one from its real-life inspiration. It is coupled to a 5-speed gearbox and powers the rear wheels, and it emits a sound similar to the Schlagen GT (itself being a variation of the one from the Schafter V12 and the Nightshark).
Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 99.97 / 160.88 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1551 / 3419.4 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications
| Category | Modification | Price | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $1,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 | |||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | ||
| Street Brakes | $20,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 | |||
| Race Brakes | $35,000 | |||
| Bumpers | Front Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $2,200 |  |
| Racer Bumper | $4,600 |  | ||
| Arc Bumper | $7,400 |  | ||
| Speed Bumper | $11,700 |  | ||
| Carbon Speed Bumper | $14,500 |  | ||
| Speed MKII Bumper | $14,700 |  | ||
| Carbon Speed MKII Bumper | $14,900 |  | ||
| Rear Bumpers | Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 |  | |
| Carbon Diffuser | $4,600 |  | ||
| Street Diffuser | $7,400 |  | ||
| Carbon Street Diffuser | $11,700 |  | ||
| Racer Diffuser | $14,500 |  | ||
| Carbon Racer Diffuser | $14,700 |  | ||
| Speed Diffuser | $14,900 |  | ||
| Carbon Speed Diffuser | $15,100 |  | ||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhausts | $260 |  | |
| Box Exhaust | $750 |  | ||
| Dual Round Exhausts | $1,800 |  | ||
| Oval Exhaust | $3,000 |  | ||
| Painted Exhaust | $9,550 |  | ||
| Side Exit Exhausts | $9,750 |  | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 |  | |
| Speed Hood | $3,000 |  | ||
| Vented Hood | $5,000 |  | ||
| Racer Hood | $8,000 |  | ||
| Performance Hood | $9,600 |  | ||
| Bulge Hood | $11,000 |  | ||
| Horns | Main Article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main Article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | ||
| Livery | None | $11,400 |  | |
| Black Stripe | $18,240 |  | ||
| Red Stripe | $19,380 |  | ||
| White Stripes | $20,520 |  | ||
| Arrow Green | $21,660 |  | ||
| Arrow Black | $22,800 |  | ||
| Racer 11 | $23,370 |  | ||
| Racer 10 | $23,939 |  | ||
| Diamonds | $24,510 |  | ||
| Fading Bands | $25,080 |  | ||
| Speed | $25,650 |  | ||
| Loss Prevention | Tracker | - | ||
| Full Coverage | - | |||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main Article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Roof Accessories | None | $700 |  | |
| Arc Roof Bar | $1,100 |  | ||
| Secondary Arc Roof Bar | $1,350 |  | ||
| Force Roof Bar | $1,500 |  | ||
| Carbon Roof Bar | $2,750 |  | ||
| Splitters | Stock Splitter | $200 |  | |
| Carbon Splitters | $750 |  | ||
| Racer Splitter | $1,340 |  | ||
| Carbon Racer Splitter | $1,650 |  | ||
| Arc Splitter | $3,000 |  | ||
| Carbon Arc Splitter | $3,200 |  | ||
| Wide Fin Splitters | $3,650 |  | ||
| Carbon Wide Fin Splitters | $4,100 |  | ||
| Arc MKII Splitter | $4,550 |  | ||
| Carbon Arc MKII Splitter | $5,000 |  | ||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $2,500 |  | |
| Street Skirts | $5,500 |  | ||
| Carbon Street Skirts | $8,000 |  | ||
| Racer Skirts | $10,500 |  | ||
| Carbon Racer Skirts | $14,000 |  | ||
| Arrow Skirts | $14,500 |  | ||
| Arc Skirts | $15,000 |  | ||
| Secondary Arc Skirts | $15,500 |  | ||
| Carbon Arc Skirts | $16,000 |  | ||
| Speed Skirts | $16,500 |  | ||
| Carbon Speed Skirts | $17,000 |  | ||
| Performance Skirts | $17,400 |  | ||
| Carbon Performance Skirts | $18,300 |  | ||
| Spoilers | None | $6,000 |  | |
| Lip Spoiler | $7,050 |  | ||
| Primary Lip Spoiler | $10,000 |  | ||
| Secondary Lip Spoiler | $13,000 |  | ||
| Carbon Lip Spoiler | $14,000 |  | ||
| Arc Spoiler | $16,000 |  | ||
| Primary Arc Spoiler | $16,500 |  | ||
| Secondary Arc Spoiler | $17,000 |  | ||
| Carbon Arc Spoiler | $17,500 |  | ||
| Racer Spoiler | $18,000 |  | ||
| Primary Racer Spoiler | $18,500 |  | ||
| Secondary Racer Spoiler | $19,000 |  | ||
| Carbon Racer Spoiler | $19,500 |  | ||
| Speed Spoiler | $20,000 |  | ||
| Primary Speed Spoiler | $20,500 |  | ||
| Secondary Speed Spoiler | $21,000 |  | ||
| Carbon Speed Spoiler | $21,500 |  | ||
| Street Spoiler | $22,750 |  | ||
| Secondary Street Spoiler | $24,000 |  | ||
| Carbon Street Spoiler | $25,250 |  | ||
| Performance Spoiler | $26,500 |  | ||
| Carbon Performance Spoiler | $27,750 |  | ||
| Suspensions | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Transmissions | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
| Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main Article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | ||
Gallery
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Locations
- Available for purchase from Legendary Motorsport for $2,115,000.
Events
The SM722 has been featured in the following events:
| Event | Notes |
|---|---|
| The Heist Challenge 2022 November 22, 2022 |
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| Community Series Week September 15, 2022 |
As a Luxury Autos display car. |
| SM722 Week August 04, 2022 |
Officially released on Legendary Motorsport. |
Radio Stations
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The SM722 uses the "Pop" group which can play:
Oversights
- The passenger-side Arrow Skirt leaves a small gap between it and the car, likely due to the lack of the portion intended to cover the concave shape of the rear section.
- The brake lamp on the "Carbon Lip Spoiler" option does not work.
Trivia
- The vehicle's name is a direct reference to its real-life counterpart, with SM being the initials of Stirling Moss and 722 referring to his racing number at the 1955 Mille Miglia.
Change History
Released in The Criminal Enterprises.
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