PetrolHead Open World Car Game

Explore huge open-world maps with 200+ cars, online racing, drift and tuning.

Lethe Studios · com.lethe.petrolhead

5.0 out of 5 (2 ratings) 5M+ downloads v7.3.4 65.2 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v7.3.4 (201177)
Updated: Jul 10, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 65.2 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 3.0+
Category: Simulation (game)
Listed since: Feb 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 20 (2 sensitive)
Website: lethestudios.net
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

PetrolHead Open World Car Game is a game by Lethe Studios in the Simulation category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code only for ARM 64-bit, so it won't install on phones that can only run 32-bit apps.

It asks for 20 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 7.3.0, it adds 3 new permissions (“Modify shared storage”, “Access adservices topics” and “Google Play license check”) and drops 2 (“Read app badge” and “Read logs”). The game offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v7.3.4

🚗 Summer's First Update The car you've been asking for is finally here. 🚗 NEW CAR • A driver-favorite ride just rolled into your garage 🎵 NEW MUSIC • Fresh tracks added for every drive 🌄 OFF-ROAD MAINTENANCE • Off-road maps serviced and improved ⚡ PERFORMANCE & FIXES • Optimization across PetrolHead completed • Numerous bugs fixed • Every issue you reported to us has been fixed New mechanics and features coming this summer. Stay tuned.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

PetrolHead is an open-world car game with online multiplayer driving, racing, drift, tuning, missions, garage building and a realistic car simulator feel. Explore huge open-world city maps, drive 200+ cars, build your garage, complete missions and meet other drivers online. PetrolHead is not only about racing. You can get out of your car, walk around, show your driver to other players, take photos and enjoy a social online driving experience. ONLINE OPEN WORLD DRIVING - Explore huge open-world maps with different cities, roads, weather and driving conditions. - Meet friends and other drivers in lively online rooms with up to 10 players. - Race other drivers, grow your reputation and progress as a driver. - Complete story missions for each map and earn reputation and XP. - Own a home, spend time with friends and enjoy the online car lifestyle. - Run burger and coffee shops to earn extra in-game income. 200+ CARS AND GARAGE CUSTOMISATION - Build a garage with 200+ iconic and realistic cars. - Drive SUVs, sports cars, hypercars, vintage cars, limousines, cabriolets, roadsters, off-roaders, pick-ups and more. - Customise cars with body kits, wraps, decals, spoilers, rims, tuning and engine upgrades. - Design your own garage and show off your car collection. RACING, DRIFT AND GAME MODES - Drift: Slide through corners and chase the highest score. - Ranked Race: Beat rivals on competitive tracks. - Parking Race: Park faster and more accurately than your opponent. - Traffic Race: Drive smart through traffic and prove your control. - Sumo 1v1 and 2v2: Push rivals out of the arena and stay in the game. DRIVER AND CHARACTER CUSTOMISATION - Choose from a growing selection of characters. - Customise your outfit and create your own driver style. - Get out of your car, walk, run, jump and dance. - Meet friends online, be seen by other players and take photos with Photo Mode. CAREER, MISSIONS AND BADGES - Improve your driving skills in Career Mode. - Complete quests, unlock achievements and expand your garage. - Earn badges for your masteries and display them on your profile. - Progress as a driver, racer, collector and open-world explorer. REALISTIC DRIVING FEEL - Enjoy smooth car handling, drift control and realistic driving mechanics. - Feel the road with asphalt driving, traffic challenges, engine power races and open-world exploration. - Experience high quality graphics with natural lighting and detailed city environments. PetrolHead brings together open-world driving, online multiplayer, racing, drift, tuning, garage building, missions, character customisation and 200+ cars in one free-to-play car game. Discover our games and connect with the community: Website: https://lethestudios.net Discord: https://discord.gg/letheclub Follow us: Instagram · TikTok · X · Facebook · Reddit · Twitch · YouTube @playpetrolhead / @LetheStudios Privacy Policy: https://lethestudios.net/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://lethestudios.net/terms.html © Lethe Studios. All rights reserved.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v7.3.0.

v7.3.4 LATEST Jul 10, 2026 65.2 MB TRUSTED v7.3.0 Feb 25, 2026 63.5 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 10, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 10, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 10, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)7A:81:BB:1C:3A:3D:C3:93:E4:51:2C:B6:55:18:E9:34:28:06:AF:67
File MD51ec38005266ed79db41dcecaa0e63e68
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (20)

PetrolHead Open World Car Game requests 20 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Google Play license check com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.lethe.petrolhead.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) com.lethe.petrolhead.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

PetrolHead Open World Car Game APK: questions and answers

How much space does PetrolHead Open World Car Game need?

The APK is 65.2 MB, and the game also needs 1.1 GB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 1.3 GB free for the installation.

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is PetrolHead Open World Car Game free?

The APK is free to download, but the game offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the PetrolHead Open World Car Game APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 1ec38005266ed79db41dcecaa0e63e68.