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[[Image:Esperanto.jpg|right|thumb|275px|The Esperanto as depicted in [[GTA III]].]] | [[Image:Esperanto.jpg|right|thumb|275px|The Esperanto as depicted in [[GTA III]].]] | ||
The '''Esperanto''' is a two-door coupe available in | The '''Esperanto''' is a two-door coupe available in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It one of the most common cars in most of the games in which it appears. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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A modified variant (with official taxi ID plaques) is driven by [[Niko Bellic|Niko Bellic's]] cousin, [[Roman]] and is simply called [[Roman's Taxi]] when getting into that particular Esperanto. When free cab rides from Roman's garage are unlocked, an Esperanto will be sent to pick Niko up. It changes to a Cavalcade after Roman purchases a penthouse in Algonquin. It can be obtained in Roman's missions after you complete them, however, you can't steal the one Roman sends you to pick you up as it's doors are locked. | A modified variant (with official taxi ID plaques) is driven by [[Niko Bellic|Niko Bellic's]] cousin, [[Roman]] and is simply called [[Roman's Taxi]] when getting into that particular Esperanto. When free cab rides from Roman's garage are unlocked, an Esperanto will be sent to pick Niko up. It changes to a Cavalcade after Roman purchases a penthouse in Algonquin. It can be obtained in Roman's missions after you complete them, however, you can't steal the one Roman sends you to pick you up as it's doors are locked. | ||
The Esperanto was one of the first cars to appear in any media in the run-up to GTA IV's release. | The Esperanto was one of the first cars to appear in any media in the run-up to GTA IV's release. It has often been mistakenly referred to as an "Albany" due to the fact that the word is conspicuously emblazoned on the grille. In actuality, [[Albany]] is the "make" of the car (other vehicles are seen with the Albany nameplate on their decklids and logos, such as the [[Primo]]), while Esperanto is the model. In GTA IV, after collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]] he agrees to purchase cars from [[Niko Bellic]], with the Esperanto fetching $1,800. | ||
===Performance=== | ===Performance=== | ||
Although performance aspects vary slightly between games for this vehicle, acceleration and speed are generally quite satisfying with the rear-drive V8 powertrain. The one common problem with the Esperanto, however, is its notoriously bad brakes - a problem that is only exacerbated by the vehicle's weight. Traveling at high speed it takes some time to bring the vehicle to a stop which, besides often causing minor accidents, becomes a potentially fatal problem in GTA III, where [[Claude]] is unable to jump from a moving vehicle, exposing him to serious danger in a fast-moving Esperanto about to explode. The car's handling is highly responsive, but again, the vehicle's size and weight cause problems, predisposing it to two-wheeling and loss of control when overcompensating for a swerve at high speeds. However, its huge mass absorbs damage quite well, making it a good vehicle for ramming smaller ones (and even comparably sized ones) off the road. | Although performance aspects vary slightly between games for this vehicle, acceleration and speed are generally quite satisfying with the rear-drive V8 powertrain. The one common problem with the Esperanto, however, is its notoriously bad brakes - a problem that is only exacerbated by the vehicle's weight. Traveling at high speed it takes some time to bring the vehicle to a stop which, besides often causing minor accidents, becomes a potentially fatal problem in GTA III, where [[Claude]] is unable to jump from a moving vehicle, exposing him to serious danger in a fast-moving Esperanto about to explode. The car's handling is highly responsive, but again, the vehicle's size and weight cause problems, predisposing it to two-wheeling and loss of control when overcompensating for a swerve at high speeds. However, its huge mass absorbs damage quite well, making it a good vehicle for ramming smaller ones (and even comparably sized ones) off the road. | ||
In GTA IV the Esperanto is extremely slow, so it's not recommended for the ultimate getaway as it's acceleration is very poor. It's handling is quite good but that's because of it's weight as a four door sedan. It can really take a heap of damage though. | In GTA IV the Esperanto is extremely slow, so it's not recommended for the ultimate getaway as it's acceleration is very poor. It's handling is quite good but that's because of it's weight as a four door sedan. It can really take a heap of damage though. | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
'''GTA Vice City Stories''' | |||
*Parked next to the derelict building across the northernmost empire building in Little Haiti. | *Parked next to the derelict building across the northernmost empire building in [[Little Haiti]]. | ||
==Car Modification (GTA | ==Car Modification (GTA San Andreas)== | ||
*Color | *Color | ||
*Wheels (ten types) | *Wheels (ten types) | ||