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The '''Buffalo''' is a muscle car which appears in different forms in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], as well as [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. | The '''Buffalo''' is a muscle car which appears in different forms in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], as well as [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. | ||
==GTA San Andreas== | ==Description== | ||
=== GTA San Andreas === | |||
The Buffalo in GTA San Andreas appears to based on the [[wp:Third-generation Chevrolet Camaro|third-generation Chevrolet Camaro]]. Even though it is clearly based on a 1982-1992 Camaro, it has been changed quite a bit. The headlights are circular, coincidentally similar to a 1994-2001 [[wp:Honda Integra|Acura Integra]]; a C-pillar has been added, bearing somewhat of a resemblance to [[wp:Dodge Daytona|1984–1993 Dodge Daytonas]]; and the shape taillights look closer to some [[wp:third-generation Pontiac Firebird|third-generation Pontiac Firebird]] models. The Buffalo also has a ram air hood. | The Buffalo in GTA San Andreas appears to based on the [[wp:Third-generation Chevrolet Camaro|third-generation Chevrolet Camaro]]. Even though it is clearly based on a 1982-1992 Camaro, it has been changed quite a bit. The headlights are circular, coincidentally similar to a 1994-2001 [[wp:Honda Integra|Acura Integra]]; a C-pillar has been added, bearing somewhat of a resemblance to [[wp:Dodge Daytona|1984–1993 Dodge Daytonas]]; and the shape taillights look closer to some [[wp:third-generation Pontiac Firebird|third-generation Pontiac Firebird]] models. The Buffalo also has a ram air hood. | ||
The car is front-engine, rear-drive, and sports a V8 engine that delivers great acceleration and speed, but comes at the cost of limited control at top speeds and unstable cornering. It is also a two-door vehicle, making it unsuitable for drive-bys as the player can only have one recruit to go along with him. | The car is front-engine, rear-drive, and sports a V8 engine that delivers great acceleration and speed, but comes at the cost of limited control at top speeds and unstable cornering. It is also a two-door vehicle, making it unsuitable for drive-bys as the player can only have one recruit to go along with him. | ||
==GTA IV | === GTA IV - The Ballad of Gay Tony === | ||
In GTA IV and its DLCs, the [[Bravado]] Buffalo is a 4-door sports sedan based on the [[wp:Dodge Charger (LX)|2006—present Dodge Charger]]. When GTA IV was originally released, the game's rendition of the Buffalo had not been made available as a civilian model, despite numerous billboards advertising the car in Liberty City. Rather, the vehicle is initially depicted as a law enforcement vehicle for the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|Federal Investigation Bureau]], dubbed the [[FIB Buffalo]]. The civilian Buffalo is due to be available as an added vehicle in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the second downloadable episode for GTA IV. | In GTA IV and its DLCs, the [[Bravado]] Buffalo is a 4-door sports sedan based on the [[wp:Dodge Charger (LX)|2006—present Dodge Charger]]. When GTA IV was originally released, the game's rendition of the Buffalo had not been made available as a civilian model, despite numerous billboards advertising the car in Liberty City. Rather, the vehicle is initially depicted as a law enforcement vehicle for the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|Federal Investigation Bureau]], dubbed the [[FIB Buffalo]]. The civilian Buffalo is due to be available as an added vehicle in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], the second downloadable episode for GTA IV. | ||
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Revision as of 11:07, 17 October 2009
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The Buffalo is a muscle car which appears in different forms in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, as well as Grand Theft Auto IV and The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Description
GTA San Andreas
The Buffalo in GTA San Andreas appears to based on the third-generation Chevrolet Camaro. Even though it is clearly based on a 1982-1992 Camaro, it has been changed quite a bit. The headlights are circular, coincidentally similar to a 1994-2001 Acura Integra; a C-pillar has been added, bearing somewhat of a resemblance to 1984–1993 Dodge Daytonas; and the shape taillights look closer to some third-generation Pontiac Firebird models. The Buffalo also has a ram air hood.
The car is front-engine, rear-drive, and sports a V8 engine that delivers great acceleration and speed, but comes at the cost of limited control at top speeds and unstable cornering. It is also a two-door vehicle, making it unsuitable for drive-bys as the player can only have one recruit to go along with him.
GTA IV - The Ballad of Gay Tony
In GTA IV and its DLCs, the Bravado Buffalo is a 4-door sports sedan based on the 2006—present Dodge Charger. When GTA IV was originally released, the game's rendition of the Buffalo had not been made available as a civilian model, despite numerous billboards advertising the car in Liberty City. Rather, the vehicle is initially depicted as a law enforcement vehicle for the Federal Investigation Bureau, dubbed the FIB Buffalo. The civilian Buffalo is due to be available as an added vehicle in The Ballad of Gay Tony, the second downloadable episode for GTA IV.
Locations
GTA San Andreas
- Beside Catalina's hideout at Fern Ridge, Red County.
- Available to export the Import/Export dock in Easter Basin, San Fierro every Friday after completing export lists/ Cost: $28,000
- A white Buffalo with a license plate reading "PULASKI" is driven by Eddie Pulaski in the mission High Noon. If the player destroys it during the mission, it re-appears when they get the "mission passed" message.
GTA IV
- The FIB Buffalo can be obtained by getting a four-star wanted level or by dialing 227-555-0100 for the cheat that does not affect the save game file.
Modifications (GTA San Andreas)
- Color
- Nitro (2X & 10X only)
- Wheels
- Hydraulics
Trivia
- The Buffalo plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
- Radio X in GTA San Andreas.
Gallery
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GTA San Andreas rendition; rear quarter view
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A glimpse of the civilian Buffalo in the first trailer for The Ballad of Gay Tony.
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A Buffalo in the Meet Tony Prince trailer.
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See also
- Ruiner, a similar car that fills the 1980s muscle car slot of the previous Buffalo.