GTA 6 vehicle
Declasse Tulip
≈ Chevrolet Chevelle SS (1970)
The Declasse Tulip is a vehicle identified by the community in GTA VI Trailer 1 (December 2023) as belonging to the American muscle car class. Its real-world inspiration is the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Rockstar has not yet released the official list of vehicles, so its final inclusion and specifications have not been confirmed.
GTA VI vs real life
The red muscle drifting through Ambrosia (trailer 1, in 4K): coke-bottle profile, black hood stripes and the split front end of the 1970 Chevelle SS.
Real photo: GPS 56 · CC BY 2.0 (crop) · GTA VI frame © Rockstar Games
What is the Declasse Tulip in GTA VI?
It is one of the American muscle cars spotted in Trailer 1 (December 2023). Like the entire fleet in the series, it’s a fictional Rockstar brand inspired by a real car—in this case, the community identifies it as the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS.
The Tulip is probably the most famous car in GTA VI even before the game’s release: it stars in the drift scene from Trailer 1 that kicked off the return to Ambrosia and became the most-shared frame from the campaign. It already existed in GTA Online as a Declasse muscle car, so its return was widely anticipated—and the nod to the ’70 Chevelle SS is textbook.
How is it similar to the Chevrolet Chevelle SS (1970)?
The red muscle car from the Ambrosia drift (Trailer 1, in 4K): coke-bottle profile, black stripes on the hood, and the split front end of the 1970 Chevelle SS.
Is it confirmed for the final game?
Not officially. Rockstar hasn’t released the GTA VI vehicle roster: what we have is official material (trailers and screenshots) analyzed frame by frame by the community. The Declasse Tulip appears in that material, but its final name, specs, and availability on November 19, 2026, remain to be confirmed.
Community identification over official footage — Rockstar has not released an official vehicle list.
Frequently asked
Has the Declasse Tulip been confirmed for GTA VI?
It was identified by the community in Trailer 1 (December 2023), but Rockstar has not released the official list of vehicles, so there is no formal confirmation.
Which real car served as the inspiration for the Declasse Tulip?
The community's identification points to the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. The red muscle car seen drifting in Ambrosia (Trailer 1, in 4K): the 1970 Chevelle SS's coke-bottle profile, black stripes on the hood, and split front end.
Where have you ever seen the Declasse Tulip?
In Trailer 1 (December 2023). On leonidabay.com, you can compare it side by side with its real-life counterpart.