1,184
edits
FIB Buffalo: Difference between revisions
no edit summary
Bluesboyjr (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
===Design=== | === Design === | ||
The FIB Buffalo is based on the current generation Dodge Charger Police Package, and as with most cars some things have been changed and rearranged. Most noticeably the taillights, headlights and rear license plate have been changed; also the front fascia has some subtle similarities to the | The FIB Buffalo is based on the current generation Dodge Charger Police Package, and as with most cars some things have been changed and rearranged. Most noticeably the taillights, headlights and rear license plate have been changed; also the front fascia has some subtle similarities to the [[wp:Ford Mustang (fifth generation)|2005—2009 Ford Mustang]]. Despite the fact there are advertisements of the Buffalo around the city, the civilian version of the car is not available in both GTA IV and The Lost and Damned. However, The Ballad of Gay Tony features both a civilian Buffalo and a Police Buffalo. | ||
As with most police vehicles in GTA IV, The FIB Buffalo's [[Police Computer|computer system]] has full access to the LCPD database, allowing the player to use the car for the Most Wanted and Vigilante side-missions. As with any other public safety vehicle, the player cannot listen to civilian radio stations, take the vehicle to a Pay 'n' Spray or car wash, or complete missions which involve meeting with criminals. | As with most police vehicles in GTA IV, The FIB Buffalo's [[Police Computer|computer system]] has full access to the LCPD database, allowing the player to use the car for the Most Wanted and Vigilante side-missions. As with any other public safety vehicle, the player cannot listen to civilian radio stations, take the vehicle to a Pay 'n' Spray or car wash, or complete missions which involve meeting with criminals. | ||
| Line 27: | Line 27: | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Performance=== | === Performance === | ||
The FIB Buffalo is equipped with a supercharged 6-cylinder engine mated to a 4 speed gearbox that provides good acceleration and a top speed of | The FIB Buffalo is equipped with a supercharged 6-cylinder engine mated to a 4 speed gearbox that provides good acceleration and a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h). The Buffalo is not as tough as might be expected from its appearance or name, as it has a flimsy construction and is highly susceptible to firearm attack; a possible reason being the car is required to go fast, and as a result has a light chassis. While significantly speedy, the car's overpowered engine tends to result in the car's constant skidding after executing sharp cornering. | ||
==Prominent appearances in missions== | == Prominent appearances in missions == | ||
;GTA IV | ; GTA IV | ||
*[[To Live and Die in Alderney]] | * [[To Live and Die in Alderney]] | ||
;The Lost and Damned | ; The Lost and Damned | ||
*[[Bad Cop Drop]] | * [[Bad Cop Drop]] | ||
*[[Marta Full of Grace]] | * [[Marta Full of Grace]] | ||
*[[When The Blue Chips Are Down]] | *[[When The Blue Chips Are Down]] | ||
;The Ballad of Gay Tony | ; The Ballad of Gay Tony | ||
*[[Going Deep]] | * [[Going Deep]] | ||
;GTA V | ; GTA V | ||
*[[Lamar Down]] <small>(cutscene)</small> | * [[Lamar Down]] <small>(cutscene)</small> | ||
==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
[[File:FIBBuffalo-GTAIV-emergencylights.jpg|thumb|450px|Standard red and blue emergency lights at the front and rear of an FIB Buffalo.]] | [[File:FIBBuffalo-GTAIV-emergencylights.jpg|thumb|450px|Standard red and blue emergency lights at the front and rear of an FIB Buffalo.]] | ||
* The FIB Buffalo has two sets of blue and red emergency lights (one set in the front grill, the other in the rear windshield), whilst LCPD cars use white and red. Red and blue are illegal for use as emergency car colors in Liberty State (New York State, this explains why LCPD/NYPD cars have red and white lights); it can be deduced that because the FIB Buffalo is a federal car, it is exempt from the state's laws. | * The FIB Buffalo has two sets of blue and red emergency lights (one set in the front grill, the other in the rear windshield), whilst LCPD cars use white and red. Red and blue are illegal for use as emergency car colors in Liberty State (New York State, this explains why LCPD/NYPD cars have red and white lights); it can be deduced that because the FIB Buffalo is a federal car, it is exempt from the state's laws. | ||
* In [[The Lost and Damned]], the FIB Buffalo is the vehicle of choice for corrupt [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]] officers [[Ed McCornish]] and [[Jimmy Matthews]] during "[[Bad Cop Drop]]", which is clearly unusual as a federal vehicle is being used by members of a police department. However, when ambushed, they are found to be accompanied by the FIB. | * In [[The Lost and Damned]], the FIB Buffalo is the vehicle of choice for corrupt [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]] officers [[Ed McCornish]] and [[Jimmy Matthews]] during "[[Bad Cop Drop]]", which is clearly unusual as a federal vehicle is being used by members of a police department. However, when ambushed, they are found to be accompanied by the FIB. | ||
| Line 55: | Line 54: | ||
== Locations == | == Locations == | ||
;Grand Theft Auto IV | ; Grand Theft Auto IV | ||
* Similar to the FBI vehicles from previous games, the FIB Buffalo is somewhat difficult to obtain, as it has no designated spawning locations, and only appears in certain missions or when the player has at least a 4-star wanted level. This is further made harder by the chance of the NOOSE coming after the player instead of the FIB. | * Similar to the FBI vehicles from previous games, the FIB Buffalo is somewhat difficult to obtain, as it has no designated spawning locations, and only appears in certain missions or when the player has at least a 4-star wanted level. This is further made harder by the chance of the NOOSE coming after the player instead of the FIB. | ||
* An easy way to obtain one is to go to the [[littlelacysurprisepageant.com]] page on the Algonquin safehouse computer and then wait until they send an FIB team. If they send a [[NOOSE]] team, reload the game and try again. When they send an FIB team, just exit the house, kill the enforcers, and park it. | * An easy way to obtain one is to go to the [[littlelacysurprisepageant.com]] page on the Algonquin safehouse computer and then wait until they send an FIB team. If they send a [[NOOSE]] team, reload the game and try again. When they send an FIB team, just exit the house, kill the enforcers, and park it. | ||
| Line 61: | Line 60: | ||
* If the player drives one around the [[Bohan Safehouse]], several may spawn. | * If the player drives one around the [[Bohan Safehouse]], several may spawn. | ||
;GTA V | ; GTA V | ||
* A pair will sometimes spawn near one of the satellite dishes in [[Blaine County]] between 10:00 and 11:00. Spawning seems to be random, though, as it may spawn alongside one [[FIB SUV]] or two FIB SUVs may spawn instead. | * A pair will sometimes spawn near one of the satellite dishes in [[Blaine County]] between 10:00 and 11:00. Spawning seems to be random, though, as it may spawn alongside one [[FIB SUV]] or two FIB SUVs may spawn instead. | ||