Summary
- The Hunt and The Beast in Me questlines are required to unlock the Motorbreath Side Job.
- Follow and stop a red Semimaru on Watson highway while fighting with Cyberpsychos.
- Exchange messages with River Ward to earn the vehicle.
- The secret Where Eagles Dare quest is required for CrystalCoat customization options.
The Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru is among the most wanted vehicles in Cyberpunk 2077. It gives you an ultra-rare speed vehicle that has exceptional performance on Night City’s streets. The high-performance vehicle is so intense because even Johnny Silverhand is concerned about the top speed potential of this vehicle when run on the open highway.
Prerequisites for Obtaining the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru
Before you can start the quest to earn the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru, you need to complete two questlines first. You need to complete River Ward’s entire questline, which will lead to The Hunt mission. This quest will establish your relationship with River Ward, which will make him a trusted contact who you can later reach out with for the vehicle opportunity.
Next, you need to finish The Beast In Me questline. This involves your participation in several racing challenges within the Night City. The prerequisites will ensure that you will develop all the necessary relationships and reputation within the city’s underground scene to access all the valuable opportunities like getting rare and free vehicles.
Starting the Motorbreath Side Job
Once you have completed all the required questlines, River Ward will contact V, talking about a job involving a stolen car. Their conversation will trigger the Motorbreath Side Job, no matter how you respond to River’s messages. In any case River has not contacted you, try to wait at least 4 in-game days or restart the game.
The Motorbreath quest will begin with instructions to go to the highway in Watson district. You just need to find a specific red Semimaru vehicle that is in the area. You’ll have to engage in high-speed chasing and combat, which makes it a complex mission.
Acquiring the Vehicle Through Combat
If you find the red Semimaru in the Watson district, you will need to follow another vehicle and stop it by shooting. This will require precise aim to stop the vehicle without destroying it because you will want it intact.
If you have successfully stopped the Semimaru, you will fight with two Cyberpsychos that will come out from the vehicle. These enemies are one of the most dangerous opponents in Cyberpunk 2077 as they have powerful abilities and aggressive movements. Prepare all the ammunition you need, healing items, and make sure all your weapons are upgraded completely.
When you have defeated all the Cyberpsychos, you just need to exchange messages with River Ward so he can transfer the ownership of the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru to you.
Unlocking CrystalCoat Customization

The Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru is an additional feature with the debut of CrystalCoat. If you tried using this option, it will trigger the secret Where Eagles Dare quest. Send a message to Claire Russell, who will give you coordinates to a certain place that needs investigation.
When you reach the location, you will meet minor enemies before you can access the computer terminal. Hack this terminal to successfully ulock the CrystalCoat feature for the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru. This will give more visual modifications to the already stunning vehicle.
Conclusion

This makes the Yaiba ARV-Q340 Semimaru as one of Cyberpunk 2077’s most wanted vehicles, with its intense speed and unique aesthetics and customization options. You will need to complete several questlines and survive challenges to complete it. However, the reward is astonishing because you will have one of the fastest vehicles in the game that is completely free.
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