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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:
-* In [[Grand Theft Auto III]] ([[2001]]) and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] ([[1998]]), the Cheetah looks like a slightly generic-ized and modernized [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#F512 M|F512 M]] with oval taillights.
+* In [[Grand Theft Auto III]] ([[2001]]) and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] ([[1998]]), the Cheetah looks like a slightly generic-ized and modernized [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#F512 M|F512 M]] with oval taillights and headlights strangely bearing some similarity to those of a [[wp:Ford Mustang (fourth generation)|fourth-generation Ford Mustang]], except curved and without turn signals.
 * In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] ([[1986]]) and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] ([[1984]]), it resembles a [[wp:Ferrari Testarossa#Testarossa|mid-80s Testarossa]] with the triple taillights of pre-1990s [[wp:Ferrari|Ferrari]] models.
 * In [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] ([[1992]]), 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, 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, contrary to the flat-12 engine used by the Testarossa.
+Looking at the shape of the car, it is 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, contrary to the flat-12 engine used by the Testarossa.
 During one point of [[Content Changes in GTA III|game development of GTA III]], the Cheetah was known as the '''Rocket'''.
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 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. Like with the real-life Testarossa, the Cheetah is a rear-wheel-drive car. 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 has a somewhat slow acceleration compared to other supercars in the game: 4 seconds to 60 mph (97 km/h). Braking power is also moderate. However, the Cheetah now sees an improved top speed from its GTA III Era renditions: 217 mph (350 km/h); this is in fact faster than its [[Turismo R|successor]]. Its traction is also very good. Being a mid-engined vehicle, the Cheetah does not break down very easily, as neither frontal collisions nor rear-end collisions will damage the engine in any way.
+In Grand Theft Auto V, the Cheetah has a somewhat slow acceleration compared to other supercars in the game: 4 seconds to 60 mph (97 km/h) - this is even slower than most of its real-life visual inspirations; the real-life Enzo can perform the same acceleration within 3.6 seconds. Braking power is also moderate, giving somewhat long braking distances. However, the Cheetah now sees an improved top speed from its GTA III Era renditions: 217 mph (350 km/h); this is in fact faster than its [[Turismo R|successor]]. Its traction is also very good. Being a mid-engined vehicle, the Cheetah does not break down very easily, as neither frontal collisions nor rear-end collisions will damage the engine in any way.
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 ; GTA Vice City
-* Parking area near [[Juan Cortez]]' yacht in [[Ocean Beach]].
+* Parking area near [[Juan Cortez]]' yacht in [[Ocean Beach]]/[[Viceport]].
-* North of [[Ricardo Diaz]]' [[Vercetti Estate|Mansion]], [[Starfish Island]].
+* North of the [[Vercetti Estate]], [[Starfish Island]].
 * One of the competitors for [[Sunshine Autos]]' races.
 ; GTA San Andreas
-* Spawns in [[Market, Los Santos|Market]], Los Santos.
+* Spawns in [[Market, Los Santos|Market]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]].
-* Spawns while driving a [[PCJ-600]] in [[Rodeo]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]] ([[Days of the Week|Wednesday]]).
+* Spawns while driving a [[PCJ-600]] in [[Rodeo]], Los Santos ([[Days of the Week|Wednesday]]).
 * Spawns sometimes in [[Doherty]], [[San Fierro]], and its surrounding areas.
-* Spawns in [[Old Venturas Strip]], Las Venturas.
+* Spawns in [[Old Venturas Strip]], [[Las Venturas]].
-* Spawns while driving a [[Euros]] on [[The Strip]], [[Las Venturas]], or in [[Queens]], [[San Fierro]] on ([[Days of the Week|Thursday]]).
+* Spawns while driving a [[Euros]] on [[The Strip]], Las Venturas, or in [[Queens]], San Fierro ([[Days of the Week|Thursday]]).
-* May spawn other days/conditions on the Strip, Las Venturas.
+* May spawn during other days/conditions on the Strip, Las Venturas.
-* Found parked in front of a house in [[Prickle Pine]], Las Venturas when [[Exports and Imports|wanted for export on the second list]].
+* Found parked in front of a house in [[Prickle Pine]], Las Venturas when [[Exports and Imports|wanted for export]]. May be locked or equipped with an alarm.
-* Importable from [[Easter Basin]], [[San Fierro]] for $84,000 after [[Exports and Imports|exporting]] the car.
+* Importable from [[Easter Basin]], [[San Fierro]] for $84,000 after exporting the car.
 ; GTA Liberty City Stories
-* [[Donald Love]]'s mansion, [[Cedar Grove]], [[Shoreside Vale]].
+* [[Donald Love]]'s mansion, Cedar Grove, Shoreside Vale.
-* In the [[Francis International Airport in GTA III Era|Francis International Airport]] parking lot across the fire station.
+* In the Francis International Airport parking lot across the fire station.
 ; GTA Vice City Stories
-* Northernmost road on [[Starfish Island]].
+* Northernmost road on Starfish Island.
-* [[Vercetti Estate|Diaz' Mansion]] on Starfish Island.
+* [[Ricardo Diaz]]' mansion on Starfish Island.
 * In front of [[Lance Vance]]'s hotel in [[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]].
 * In the parking lot behind the hospital in Downtown.