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{{Infobox vehicle | {{Infobox vehicle | ||
| name= Cheetah | | name = Cheetah | ||
| front_image= Cheetah-GTAIII-front.jpg | | front_image = Cheetah-GTAIII-front.jpg | ||
| image_size= 300 | | image_size = 300 | ||
| caption= A Cheetah in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] | | caption = A Cheetah in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] | ||
| rear_image= Cheetah-GTAIII-rear.jpg | | rear_image = Cheetah-GTAIII-rear.jpg | ||
| manufacturer = [[Grotti]] (GTA V) | | manufacturer = [[Grotti]] (GTA V) | ||
| vehicle_type = Civilian car | | vehicle_type = Civilian car | ||
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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. | 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, | Looking at the shape of the car, it's 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; this creates a rear mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. The engine of the Cheetah sounds and looks like a V10. | ||
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'''. | ||
==== GTA V ==== | ==== 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. | 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 by Pininfaria|Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfaria]], 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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=== 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 | 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 it incapable of handling bumps, and curbs without compromising stability. The Cheetah has a top speed of 132 mph (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. | 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. | ||
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* When first entered in GTA San Andreas, it may play [[SF-UR]] as its default radio station. | * When first entered in GTA San Andreas, it may play [[SF-UR]] as its default radio station. | ||
* In GTA Vice City Stories, which is set in 1984, the Cheetah was based from the first generation Ferrari Testarossa, which started selling in 1984. The first "red head" did not sell enough until late 1985. For the sake of having no irregularities about the comparison of the two cars, the developers of the game made the Cheetah scarce in the game by only spawning them in parking lots, in order to address this anachronism. | * In GTA Vice City Stories, which is set in 1984, the Cheetah was based from the first generation Ferrari Testarossa, which started selling in 1984. The first "red head" did not sell enough until late 1985. For the sake of having no irregularities about the comparison of the two cars, the developers of the game made the Cheetah scarce in the game by only spawning them in parking lots, in order to address this anachronism. | ||
* In GTA V, the Cheetah makes the same horn sound as the [[JB 700]] and [[Entity XF]]. | |||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||