- An astonishing number of genuine muscle cars, tuners, exotic cars, and motorcycles, and over 100,000 polygons to model the interiors and exteriors of each vehicle.
- The most authentic virtual replica of Los Angeles ever created and a playground even larger than in previous episodes.
- An explosive soundtrack featuring over 100 tracks and contributions from exclusive artists.
- An online portal offering a "Rate my ride" option, screenshots, leaderboards, and monthly sponsored multiplayer races.
- Developed by Rockstar San Diego, the studio behind previous episodes of the franchise and the R.A.G.E. technology used for Grand Theft Auto IV.
- An unprecedented gaming experience, virtually no on-screen interface elements or loading, and incredibly intense starts.
- An open environment and an online game mode expected to attract new players.
- Infinite customization possibilities with tons of spare parts and a pattern creation system.
