Cheat mode
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “fullyloaded” as a code at the cheat menu to unlock all bonuses.
All cities in arcade mode
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “roadtrip” or “crosscountry” as a code at the cheat menu to unlock all cities in arcade mode.
No damage in arcade mode
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “ontheroad” as a code at the cheat menu.
Maximum nitro
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “fillmeup” as a code at the cheat menu.
Increase car mass in arcade mode
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “hyperagro” at the cheat menu.
Faster pedestrians
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “urbansprawl” at the cheat menu. Note: This code also unlocks all cities in arcade mode.
Argo special move
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “dfens” at the cheat menu to unlock the Argo special move.
Roar special move
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “Rjnr” at the cheat menu to unlock the Roar special move.
Zone special move
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “allin” at the cheat menu to unlock the Zone special move.
Bunny head
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “getheadl” at the cheat menu.
Flaming head
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “trythisathome” at the cheat menu.
Pumpkin head
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “getheadk” at the cheat menu.
Skull head
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “getheadn” at the cheat menu.
Snowman head
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “getheadm” at the cheat menu.
Yellow smile head
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “getheadj” at the cheat menu.
Chrome body
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “haveyouseenthisboy” at the cheat menu.
Add $1 to career money total
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “kubmir” at the cheat menu.
Subtract $1 from career money total
Enter the options screen and select the “Cheats” option. Enter “rimbuk” at the cheat menu.
1949 Chevy Fleetline
Win the Bad Boyz tournament in Detroit to unlock the 1949 Chevy Fleetline.
1957 Chevy Bel Air
Win the San Diego Stage tournament to unlock the 1957 Chevy Bel Air.
1968 Corvette Stingray
Win the All American Royalty races to unlock the 1968 Corvette Stingray.
Atlanta police car
Defeat all the street racers in Atlanta to unlock the Atlanta police car.
Cadillac Cien
Win the Detroit City tournament to unlock the Cadillac Cien.
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Win the second San Diego tournament to unlock the Cadillac Escalade ESV.
Cadillac Escalade EXT “DUB edition”
Win the Hotlanta tournament located in Atlanta to unlock the Cadillac Escalade EXT “DUB edition”; you will also be rewarded $10,000.
Cadillac Sixteen
Get a 100% game completion to unlock the Cadillac Sixteen.
Chrysler 300C “DUB edition”
Win the Balboa Park Tournament in San Diego to unlock the Chrysler 300C “DUB edition”.
Chrysler ME Four-Twelve
Win all sixteen Exotic races in career mode to unlock the Chrysler ME Four-Twelve.
Detroit police car
Defeat all the street racers in Detroit to unlock the Detroit police car.
Ducati 999R
Win the Hotlanta tournament to unlock the Ducati 999R.
El Diablo Rigid
Defeat Vanessa three times in career mode to unlock the El Diablo Rigid.
Hotmatch Cuevito bike
Win all four of Phil’s races in career mode to unlock the Hotmatch Cuevito bike.
Hotmatch Skully bike
Win all the Chopper of America Bike Club races to unlock the Hotmatch Skully bike.
Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12R
Win all Sport Bikes club races to unlock the Kawasaki Ninja ZX 12R.
Lamborghini Murcielago
Win the U.S. Champs Series to unlock the Lamborghini Murcielago.
Lexus IS300
Win the San Diego City tournament to unlock the Lexus IS300.
Mercedes Benz CL 55 AMG
Win all the SUV/Truck club races to unlock the Mercedes Benz CL 55 AMG.
Mercedes Benz G55 AMG
Win the Big Playas to unlock the Mercedes Benz G55 AMG.
Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG “DUB Edition”
Win all the San Diego Luxury Rollers races to unlock the Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG “DUB Edition”.
Nissan 02 Skyline
Win all Tuner club races to unlock the Nissan 02 Skyline.
Police motorcycle
Successfully complete the game 100% to unlock the police motorcycle.
San Diego police car
Defeat all the street racers in San Diego to unlock the San Diego police car.
Flag vinyls
Collect twelve Rockstar Games logos to unlock the “Flags” option in your garage.
Rockstar Games license plates
Collect twenty four Rockstar Games logos to unlock Rockstar Games license plates.
Race starter riders
Collect thirty six Rockstar Games logos to unlock the race starter riders.
Kioshi bike rider costume
Defeat Kioshi to unlock the Kioshi bike rider costume.
Naomi bike rider costume
Defeat Naomi in Atlanta to unlock the Naomi bike rider costume.
Phil bike rider costume
Defeat Phil in San Diego to unlock the Phil bike rider costume.
Spider bike rider costume
Defeat Spider to unlock the Spider bike rider costume.
Vito bike rider costume
Defeat Vito in San Diego to unlock the Vito bike rider costume.
Agro for luxury sedans
Win race 3 of 14 from the Luxury Rollers Racing Club.
Agro for SUV/Truck
Win race 3 of 15 from Big Playas Racing Club.
Car rims set 1
Defeat Carlos in 3 of 3 races in San Diego.
Car rims set 2
Defeat Vanessa in 3 of 3 races in San Diego.
Car rims set 3
Defeat Dre in 3 of 3 races in Atlanta.
Car rims set 4
Defeat Lamont in 3 of 3 races in Atlanta.
Car rims set 5
Defeat Roy in 3 of 3 races in Detroit.
Car Rims set 6
Defeat Caesar in 3 of 3 Races in Detroit.
Car rims set 7
Defeat Caesar the second time in 3 of 3 Races in Detroit.
Chopper rims
Defeat Naomi in 3 of 3 races in Atlanta.
Chopper vinyls
Defeat Spider in 3 of 3 races in Detriot.
Chopper vinyls
Win race 12 of 15 from Choppers of America Racing Club.
Color shift paint
Defeat Roy in 4 of 4 races in Atlanta.
Flame vinyls
Defeat Bishop in 3 of 3 races in San Diego.
Graphics vinyls
Defeat Roy the second time in 3 of 3 races in Atlanta.
Luxury sedan exhausts
Win race 1 of 14 from the Luxury Rollers Racing Club.
Luxury sedan front bumpers
Win race 5 of 14 from the Luxury Rollers Racing Club.
Luxury sedan rear bumpers
Win race 9 of 14 from the Luxury Rollers Racing Club.
Luxury sedan side upgrades
Win race 7 of 14 from the Luxury Rollers Racing Club.
Luxury sedan spoilers
Win race 11 of 14 from the Luxury Rollers Racing Club.
Manufacturer vinyls
Defeat Vanessa in 3 of 3 races in San Diego.
Muscle car exhausts
Win race 1 of 15 from the American Royalty Racing Club.
Muscle car front bumpers
Win race 7 of 15 from the American Royalty Racing Club.
Muscle car hoods
Win race 13 of 15 from the American Royalty Racing Club.
Muscle car rear bumpers
Win race 11 of 15 from the American Royalty Racing Club.
Muscle car rear upgrades
Win race 5 of 15 from the American Royalty Racing Club.
Muscle car side upgrades
Win race 9 of 15 from the American Royalty Racing Club.
Pearlescent paint
Defeat Vanessa the second time in 3 of 3 races in San Diego.
Rider outfits set 1
Win race 8 of 15 from Choppers of America Racing Club.
Rider outfits set 2
Win race 8 of 14 from Original Riders Racing Club.
Riders skins
Win race 1 of 14 from Original Riders Racing Club.
Roar for choppers
Win race 3 of 15 from Choppers of America Racing Club.
Roar for muscle cars
Win race 3 of 15 from the American Royalty Racing Club.
Splash vinyls
Defeat Leo in 3 of 3 races in Detriot.
Sportbike rims
Defeat Vito in 3 of 3 races in Atlanta.
Sportbike vinyls
Defeat Kioshi in 3 of 3 races in Detriot.
SUV/truck exhausts
Win race 1 of 15 from Big Playas Racing Club.
SUV/truck front bumpers
Win race 5 of 15 from Big Playas Racing Club.
SUV/truck front grills
Win race 12 of 15 from Big Playas Racing Club.
SUV/truck hoods
Win race 10 of 15 from Big Playas Racing Club.
SUV/truck rear bumpers
Win race 7 of 15 from Big Playas Racing Club.
SUV/truck rear upgrades
Win race 11 of 15 from Big Playas Racing Club.
SUV/truck side upgrades
Win race 6 of 15 from Big Playas Racing Club.
SUV/truck taillights
Win race 2 of 15 from Big Playas Racing Club.
Tribal vinyls
Defeat Dre in 3 of 3 races in Atlanta.
Tuner exhausts
Win race 1 of 13 from the UnDefeatable Street Racing Club.
Tuner front bumpers
Win race 6 of 13 from the UnDefeatable Street Racing Club.
Tuner hoods
Win race 9 of 13 from the UnDefeatable Street Racing Club.
Tuner rear bumpers
Win race 8 of 13 from the UnDefeatable Street Racing Club.
Tuner side upgrades
Win race 7 of 13 from the UnDefeatable Street Racing Club.
Tuner spoilers
Win race 10 of 13 from the UnDefeatable Street Racing Club.
Tuner tailgates
Win race 2 of 13 from the UnDefeatable Street Racing Club.
Wild vinyls
Defeat Cheng in 3 of 3 races in Atlanta.
Zone for exotics
Win race 3 of 16 from Invitation Only Racing Club.
Zone for sport coupes
Win race 3 of 14 from the Luxury Rollers Racing Club.
Zone for sportbikes
Win race 3 of 14 from Original Riders Racing Club.
Zone for tuners
Win race 3 of 13 from the UnDefeatable Street Racing Club.
Agro special move
This move is unlocked in career mode and is only available for SUVs, trucks, and luxury sedans. The Agro meter is charged by hitting traffic and sidewalk clutter. When fully charged, Agro can be activated (or used at a later time). Agro allows you to plow through the competition, swatting aside any car that gets in your way.
Roar special move
This move is unlocked in career mode, and is available to muscle cars and choppers. The Roar meter is charged through successful drifting. When the special move meter is fully charged, Roar can be activated immediately or saved for later use. When activated, Roar sends out an engine rev so loud that traffic will do anything it can to get out of the way.
Zone special move
This move is unlocked in career mode and available to import and exotic cars, as well as sportbikes. The Zone meter is charged by driving cleanly and avoiding collisions. Collisions will prevent the meter from charging. Zone simulates the adrenaline rush of racing at insane speeds by slowing down the world around you to a crawl, allowing you to squeeze around tight turns and get through narrow spaces with ease.
Easy cheats
To use cheats easier, enter the code text, but do not accept it. Select the “Hotkey” button and go to “Set”. Then, select one of those phrases. Your code should now be accessible through hotkeys. This is especially useful with the code to add $1 to your career total.
Easy money
In a tournament race, do not finish the last race in first place, but in second or third place. Note: Second place is worth more money. Do this as many times as desired for quick money.
In the middle of career mode, buy any car (for example, a ‘64 Impala). Fix it up nicely with level 2 performance parts, etc., which is worth $43,500. Make a duplicate of the car in the “Manage Vehicle” menu. Make at least five duplicates, but make sure to change some of the letters or numbers of each duplicate. When all of the duplicates are made, choose the duplicates and select “Sell The Vehicle”. After selling these versions, you will have easy money in career mode.
Easy boost
Get on an opponent’s tail until the meter fills up on the right side of the screen then press Nitrous. Additionally, when someone peels out in front of you on a straight road, use your nitrous when he is done and get behind him. Your turbo boost will rise. Then, tap Nitrous again and you will get an ultra boost. This works best with cars that have “Roar”.
Burnout boost
Hold the Hand Brake and Gas when getting ready for a race. After the screen focuses on your car, release Hand Brake. If done correctly, when it is time to go the meter on the right will fill up and you will get a slight boost.
Faster street bike acceleration
With any street motorcycle, use weight control and hold back to wheelie. You will accelerate much faster, but will only be maxed at about 175 mph. Once you go down you will go slower, and then reach 200+ mph.
Slipstream turbo
When drafting someone (sharing the air from the car in front), you will see a meter on the right-hand side of the screen fill up. When it is red and starts beeping, press Nitrous and you will get a sudden boost, allowing you to leave your competition in the dust.
Exotic cars
After you unlock Class A cars, you may notice that the really fast cars are $250,000 each. In order to get that money, sell all of your other cars. The Cadillac Escalade EXT is worth over $50,000.
Go under cars
This trick only works with exotic cars that are set low to the ground. When in the air coming off a jump, press Circle + Analog-stick Up to angle the car downwards. If you hit a car, you will go under it without losing any speed. This is very useful in races.
Weave through traffic
When racing, turn left or right and press Circle. Your car will go on its side and can weave through traffic.
Drive on two wheels
Press L1 and the D-pad Left or Right. Your car will pop up on the left or right side, and you can drive on two wheels.
Frontflip
Get a tuner car with the Zone special move, then find a big jump (for example, the roller coaster jumps in San Diego). Get to at least 150 mph and just before reaching the end of the jump, activate the Zone. Once in the air, hold L + Analog-stick Up. If done correctly, you will perform a frontflip.
Weight transfer and air tricks
When flying through the air press, hold Circle and tilt the Analog-stick in whatever direction that applies to the situation. For example, if you are going to land on the rear, tilt the Analog-stick Forward to level out. Some cars have the ability to do spins, flips, and spinning flips. Note: Bikes and trucks cannot do the aerial stunts. Tuners are recommended for these stunts, though weight transfer works for all vehicles.
Wheelies, endos, drive on two wheels, etc.
When on a bike, hold Circle and press the Analog-stick Down to make the bike do a wheelie, while pressing the Analog-stick Forward will make it do an endo (stoppie). Tilting the Analog-stick Left or Right will decrease its turning radius. In cars or trucks you will drive on two wheels. Note: Wheelies and endos will not work on choppers as well as on the sport bikes.
Tuning your car, truck, or bike
While in cruise mode, press Start to pause the game. Then, go to “Options”, then to “Tune Your Vehicle”. There are three settings, “Drift Factor”, “Traction”, and “Friction Bias”. For all the drifters out there, set the “Drift” bar all the way to the right, “Traction” to the left, and leave “Friction Bias” alone and it will slide like it is on ice. Also, turning and nailing the gas from a complete stop will make it do drifting donuts requiring no turning after about three times around.
Preview car
To preview your car, enter the pause menu and move the Analog-stick around to circle your car. Use L and R to zoom. This also works in the garage; you do not need to enter the pause menu in the garage.
Pedestrians look at your car
Drive up to a pedestrian (be careful not to run them over) and wait a little while. They will start to admire your car. Some will even go down on their knees to look at your rims. Others will walk around the whole car to look at the entire thing.
Big explosion
Find a gas station and drive into one of the pumps. There should be a huge explosion and you car will be reset in perfect condition.
Baseball stadium in San Diego
To get to the baseball stadium, get your map fixed then go all the way down to the bottom of it. While looking at your map, press Up and look to the right on the map. Follow the road that the strange shape is on to reach the stadium.
Rockstar Games logos
There are twelve Rockstar Games logos hidden throughout each level in the game. Some locations of the logos are as follows:
Atlanta: When you get out of the garage immediately turn to the right. You will see a glass. Crash through to find the logo.
Atlanta: While looking at the shipping station, turn left and keep going until you find a park-like area. There will be a ramp at a corner of it. Hit the ramp at full speed, and after you land on the building, continue forward and jump over to the next building. You should see an open area to the left. The logo should be located there.
Atlanta: Drive to the bottom of the map. Look for a building with a huge globe. There is a logo that reads “Nitro Cola”. A logo is located directly under that.
Atlanta: Drive to the graveyard in the south of the map (near the highway). There is a logo at the east part of the building there.
Atlanta: Follow the building where you garage is located. Drive through the skeleton’s mouth and you will find a logo.
Atlanta: Follow the highway until you reach a place with some construction work. Drive off the highway (to your right side if driving north), and look for a tank station. Follow the building around and you will se a ramp/road going up. Get some speed, fly over, and you will land on the roof of building. The logo should be in front of you.
Atlanta: Follow the highway until you se a building with a yellow sign on top that reads “DJ Smalls”. Across the road is a small parking area where you can see a sign on another building that reads “Spike”. Left of that building is a basketball court and a logo.
Atlanta: On the freeway at the top right-hand side of the map, there is an overpass. There is a logo under the overpass on the right-hand side, if you are traveling north.
Detroit: Look for Comerica Park. Near there is a building with some glass that you can drive through. Inside you will find a Rockstar logo.
Detroit: Look for a building with the Detriot Atrium. Drive through the glass to find another Rockstar logo.
Detroit: Look for the big pentagon-shaped place on the map (at the center). Look to the south of that. There will be a small open area. Look to the left of that to find the big building labled “Expo”. Go inside the glass to find a Rockstar logo.
Detroit: There is a Rockstar logo near the near the lower left part of the map. Look for a building with some graffiti with a pink bear and the name Kool Kid Snirk. There is a building to the right of it. The logo is inside. Enter the building and turn to see it.
Detroit: Near the lower part of the map, look for some subway tracks that are overhead. Then, look for a ramp that leads up to the subway platform. Drive on the track and you should see a Rockstar logo near a building with a red Maxim billboard sign on it.
San Diego: Find the aircraft carrier and locate the ramp to jump onto the flight deck. One logo can be found here, on the ramp.
San Diego: Drive to the beach at the top left of the map. Follow the beach until you see a small tunnel. There is a logo in there.
San Diego: There is a logo behind the baseball stadium. Follow the highway to the back of the stadium.. You will then se a small ramp. Drive up to find the logo.
San Diego: There is also a logo at the top deck of the aircraft carrier.
San Diego: At the lower left of the map (near the aircraft carrier), follow the coastline. There is no road near by. Follow the large building, and you will find a little road that leads up to a roof. Turn left and you will see the logo.
San Diego: Almost at the lower right corner at the map, there is a huge parking garage. When you are on the streets, drive to the bottom left corner of the building. Drive up the ramp, turn left, and drive through the windows to find another logo.
San Diego: To the far left of the map at the rollercoaster, drive up the ramp that is located at the north of the rollercoaster. Ride to find the logo.