Does damage affect car performance in GTA Online races?
Solution 1:
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: It's rare, but I've seen a damaged car begin to lose acceleration or top speed as it takes damage. It's not that the engine broke, but that something else about the model has. This is common with low-slung supercars that have a bumper that wraps near the wheel well and takes a hard front corner hit. It also can happen if debris gets caught in the wheel well or if the axle bends the wheel upward. The car will slow and the steering can be affected.