Is the LM87 worth its $2.9 million price tag in GTA Online?
As a long-time fan of GTA Online racing and an avid driver of all the new supercars, I get asked a lot – should I buy the new Benefactor LM87? At a glance, its $2.9 million price tag seems really steep. For players with limited budgets, that‘s a huge chunk of money so you want to make sure its worth the investment. After extensively test driving the LM87 myself, I‘m here to give you my complete breakdown on whether it‘s worth it.
The LM87 is one of the fastest supercars around
This slick Benefactor supercar is an absolute speed demon, pushing over 130 mph at full upgrade. To give you a sense of how quick that is, I‘ve put together a performance stat table comparing the LM87 against other top supers:
| Supercar | Top Speed | Acceleration | Lap Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LM87 | 131 mph | 3.0 seconds | 1:00.2 | $2.9M |
| Emerus | 132 mph | 3.1 seconds | 1:00.8 | $2.3M |
| Krieger | 124 mph | 3.1 seconds | 1:01.1 | $2.9M |
| Deveste Eight | 131 mph | 3.1 seconds | 1:01.3 | $1.7M |
As you can see, the LM87 has the speed to compete with the fastest cars around. That killer acceleration in particular lets you tear away from the pack right off the starting line in races.
Through corners, the specially designed spoiler gives you loads of downforce to maintain grip. I took the LM87 around some winding mountain tracks and could hit corners at breakneck speeds while staying planted to the road. If you love cornering at high speed, the LM87 delivers.
Customize it to stand out in style
Part of the fun of owning a supercar is customizing it to match your style. The LM87 gives you lots of options to make it your own including unique bumpers, custom side skirts, stylish spoiler wings, neon underglows, wheel rims and more.
My favorite modification is tinting the windows pitch black for an intimidating look. And switching the stock wheels for a set of Carbon Cheetahs makes the LM87 feel like a completely different beast.
You can really transform the look from a classy, refined supercar to an aggressive street racer. Or give it a clean, high-tech style with chrome accents. However you envision your dream supercar, you can craft it with the LM87.
A heavily customized LM87 with custom bumpers, carbon accents, underglows and wheel rims
It‘s one of the priciest supercars ever added
There‘s no getting around the fact that nearly $3 million is a massive investment in GTA Online. To put the price in perspective, here‘s a quick history lesson on supercar pricing in GTA Online over the years:
- Early supers like the Entity XF cost around $800k
- Later additions like the Zentorno were around $725k
- After Gunrunning DLC, prices shot up to $1.5-2 million for new supers
- Now in 2022, the LM87 costs almost $3 million!
Inflation in Los Santos is real. As GTA Online has progressed, new supercars are more and more expensive. So while the LM87 has one of the highest price tags yet, it follows a clear trend in the game‘s economy.
For new players and those saving up, I‘d recommend cheaper alternatives like the Krieger, Emerus or Deveste Eight which are only slightly slower. But if you‘re a long-time player with plenty of GTA$ to spare, the LM87 joins the elite ranks of the most coveted, top-tier supercars.
My verdict – a luxury purchase for devoted racers
If racing and supercars are your passion in GTA Online, then I can confidently say the LM87 is money well spent. It‘s one of the absolute fastest for winning circuits and sprint races. The sublime handling gives you an edge tearing through twisting tracks. And with full upgrades, no other supercar can catch you on long straights.
Plus, part of the fun is owning the hot new ride before everyone else. Joyriding the LM87 around the streets of Los Santos just feels awesome.
However, if you‘re just looking for convenient transportation, there are far cheaper options. The LM87 is a specialized racing machine, not an everyday car. I‘d only recommend buying it if you already own essential money-makers like the Kosatka submarine and have millions stockpiled. It‘s a luxury purchase – but one that every serious racer should strongly consider adding to their collection.
At the end of the day, if speed is your need, the LM87 will satisfy your craving for insane acceleration and cornering. Just be ready to pay premium pricing – for a premium supercar.