The GTA Online weekly rotation announced August 27, 2026 added five Random Transform Races and Drift Tuning for three vehicles. Random Transform Races paid 3X GTA$ and RP, while Drift Races and Auto Shop Robbery Contracts paid 2X rewards. A separate 6X offer applied only to select Drift and Transform Races from August 28 through 30. These offers have expired; this is a retrospective guide to the week’s content.
What was new in the August 27 rotation?
Five Random Transform Races
Rockstar’s Newswire archive lists the August 27 announcement as “GTA Online August 27, 2026 — Take in Triple Rewards Shifting Shape in New Random Transform Races.” The update report identified five added races: three Known Unknown races and two Unknown Unknown races. iGrandTheftAuto’s August 27 report provides the detailed event information; Rockstar’s Newswire archive confirms the announcement listing.
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Three vehicles gained Drift Tuning eligibility
- Annis Elegy Retro (Sports)
- Vapid Dominator GTT (Muscle)
- Invetero Coquette (Sports)
Which activities had bonus rewards?
| Activity | Reported reward | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Random Transform Races | 3X GTA$ and RP | Weekly rotation |
| Drift Races | 2X GTA$, RP, and LS Car Meet Rep | Weekly rotation |
| Auto Shop Robbery Contracts | 2X GTA$, RP, and LS Car Meet Rep | Weekly rotation |
| Select Drift and Transform Races | 6X GTA$ and RP | August 28–30 only |
The 6X multiplier was a limited window for select races, not an across-the-board replacement for the weeklong 2X and 3X activity bonuses.
What challenge and livery rewards were available?
- Weekly Challenge: Complete three Drift Races to earn GTA$100,000.
- Glitch Camo drift livery: Complete a Drift Race in the Übermacht Cypher. The livery was scheduled for delivery within 72 hours.
Which vehicles were discounted?
The update report listed these nine vehicles at 30% off during the rotation:
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- Cheval Taipan
- Vapid Flash GT
- Invetero Coquette D5
- Annis ZR350
- RC Bandito
- Karin Technical Aqua
- Buckingham Howard NX-25
- Western Company Duster 300-H
- Obey I-Wagen
What was featured in the showrooms and weekly rotations?
| Location or feature | Vehicles or selection |
|---|---|
| Luxury Autos | Pfister Astrale; Grotti Itali Classic |
| Premium Deluxe Motorsport | Fathom FR36; Vapid Dominator FX; Albany V-STR; Vapid Dominator GTT; Invetero Coquette |
| Hao’s Premium Test Ride | Imponte Arbiter GT |
| LS Car Meet Prize Ride | Dinka Veto Classic; Top 5 finish in the LS Car Meet Series for four consecutive days required |
| Diamond Casino podium vehicle | Karin Sultan Classic |
| Salvage Yard robberies | Dewbauchee Champion; Obey Tailgater S; Vapid Clique |
| FIB Priority File | The Fine Art File |
| Kortz Center Heist Primary Targets | Breathless; Twindifference; Teckels |
How to read this update now
The bonuses, discounts, prize requirements, and featured rotations above were tied to the August 27–September 3, 2026 weekly period, with the 6X race window ending August 30. They are historical event details, not current October 2026 offers. For the original detailed listing, see iGrandTheftAuto’s report; the Rockstar Newswire archive lists the matching official announcement.
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