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== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== Design === | === Design === | ||
In all its iterations the vehicle closely resembles a [[ | ==== GTA III Era ==== | ||
In all its iterations the vehicle closely resembles a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa|Ferrari Testarossa]], with each game's version following the design of the corresponding era. For example, in GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, it looks like a slightly generic-ized and modernized [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#F512 M|F512 M]], while in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, it resembles a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#Testarossa|mid-80s Testarossa]], and in GTA San Andreas, a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#512 TR|512 TR]] Testarossa (but without the hidden headlamps) with the rear lights of a F512 M. A hood scoop is also present on these renditions. | |||
Looking at the shape of the car, its clear to see that it is mid-engined, however when the hood is removed, in GTA III and GTA Vice City, the engine appears to be at the front, possibly due to programming limitations. This is in stark contrast to the design of the Testarossa in general, which has the engine placed behind the passenger compartment, just in front of the rear axle (mid-engine). However, in GTA San Andreas, the design is more faithful to the real-life counterpart, with the engine being evidently placed at the rear of the chassis, while the front is empty. The engine of the Cheetah sounds and looks like a V10. | Looking at the shape of the car, its clear to see that it is mid-engined, however when the hood is removed, in GTA III and GTA Vice City, the engine appears to be at the front, possibly due to programming limitations. This is in stark contrast to the design of the Testarossa in general, which has the engine placed behind the passenger compartment, just in front of the rear axle (mid-engine). However, in GTA San Andreas, the design is more faithful to the real-life counterpart, with the engine being evidently placed at the rear of the chassis, while the front is empty. The engine of the Cheetah sounds and looks like a V10. | ||
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During one point of [[Content Changes in GTA III|game development of GTA III]], the Cheetah was known as the '''Rocket'''. | During one point of [[Content Changes in GTA III|game development of GTA III]], the Cheetah was known as the '''Rocket'''. | ||
After a noticeable absence in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], the Cheetah was reintroduced in GTA V with a completely redesigned and modernized appearance. The car now resembles the one-off [[wp:Ferrari P4/5|Ferrari P4/5]], with elements of the [[wp:SSC Tuatara|SSC Tuatara]], [[wp:Pagani Zonda|Pagani Zonda R]], and bits of the [[wp:Enzo Ferrari (automobile)|Enzo Ferrari]]. The rear fascia is heavily influenced | ==== GTA V ==== | ||
After a noticeable absence in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], the Cheetah was reintroduced in GTA V with a completely redesigned and modernized appearance. The car now resembles the one-off [[wp:Ferrari P4/5|Ferrari P4/5]], with elements of the [[wp:SSC Tuatara|SSC Tuatara]], [[wp:Pagani Zonda|Pagani Zonda R]], and bits of the [[wp:Enzo Ferrari (automobile)|Enzo Ferrari]]. The rear fascia is heavily influenced by those of the [[wp:GTA Spano|GTA Spano]] and [[wp:Cizeta-Moroder V16T|Cizeta V16T]]. Though it looks very new in design, [[Legendarymotorsport.net]] claims it is a prototype sports car manufactured by Grotti in the 1970s. | |||
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Rocket-GTAIII-front.jpg|The "Rocket", an early iteration of the Cheetah in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]]. | Rocket-GTAIII-front.jpg|The "Rocket", an early iteration of the Cheetah in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]]. | ||
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=== Performance === | === Performance === | ||
The Cheetah's acceleration and speed are good compared to other sports cars in the game, and handling and braking are far superior to all others. Due to its low suspension, it hugs the road and is not prone to rolling over or spinning out of control when cornering at high speeds. However, GTA III's Cheetah has stiffer suspensions than those of the [[Banshee]], [[Stinger]] and [[Infernus]], making its incapable of handling bumps, and curbs without compromising stability. The Cheetah has a top speed of 213 km/h in GTA San Andreas. | The Cheetah's acceleration and speed are good compared to other sports cars in the game, and handling and braking are far superior to all others. Due to its low suspension, it hugs the road and is not prone to rolling over or spinning out of control when cornering at high speeds. However, GTA III's Cheetah has stiffer suspensions than those of the [[Banshee]], [[Stinger]] and [[Infernus]], making its incapable of handling bumps, and curbs without compromising stability. The Cheetah has a top speed of 213 km/h in GTA San Andreas. | ||
In Grand Theft Auto V, the Cheetah still performs similar to its GTA III Era renditions. Acceleration and top speed are still good, but it now has more traction, allowing for better cornering and grip. However, the braking power is moderate. | |||
== Variant == | == Variant == | ||
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* Parking area near [[Juan Cortez|Colonel Cortez']] yacht in [[Ocean Beach]]. | * Parking area near [[Juan Cortez|Colonel Cortez']] yacht in [[Ocean Beach]]. | ||
* North of [[Ricardo Diaz|Ricardo Diaz']] [[Vercetti Estate|Mansion]], [[Starfish Island]]. | * North of [[Ricardo Diaz|Ricardo Diaz']] [[Vercetti Estate|Mansion]], [[Starfish Island]]. | ||
* One of the competitors for [[Sunshine Autos]]'s | * One of the competitors for [[Sunshine Autos]]'s races. | ||
; GTA San Andreas | ; GTA San Andreas | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Turismo]] | * [[Turismo]], another Ferrari-based sports car. | ||
* [[Turismo R]], a modernized version of the Grand Theft Auto V Cheetah based on the [[wp:LaFerrari|LaFerrari]] (the Enzo Ferrari's successor). | |||
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