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The '''Cartel Cruiser''' is a four | | name = Cartel Cruiser | ||
| aka = Columbia <small>(During GTA III development)</small> | |||
| front_image = CartelCruiser-GTAIII-front.jpg | |||
| image_size = 300 | |||
| caption = A Cartel Cruiser in GTA III | |||
| rear_image = CartelCruiser-GTAIII-rear.jpg | |||
| vehicle_type = Gang truck | |||
| body_style = 4-door pickup | |||
| capacity = 4 (driver and 3 passengers) | |||
| game_1 = GTA III | |||
| game_2 = GTA Liberty City Stories | |||
}} | |||
The '''Cartel Cruiser''' is a four-wheel-drive crew cab pickup truck. It is used exclusively by the [[Colombian Cartel]] in [[Grand Theft Auto III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. | |||
[[Category: | ==Description== | ||
=== Design === | |||
In general, the Cartel Cruiser is a 4-door pickup truck, similar to a 1987-1991 [[:wp:Ford_F-Series_eighth_generation|Ford F-250]] 4x4 crew cab. The Cruiser also features a roll bar in the back, side runners, a blue paintjob, and foglights on the grill. Similar to the [[Forelli Exsess]], [[Sindacco Argento]] and [[Yardie Lobo]], it does not have a non-gang variant. | |||
At one point of [[Content Changes in GTA III|game development of GTA III]], the Cartel Cruiser was known as the '''Columbia'''<ref>[http://www.rockstarnorth.com/flashSite/theLab/vehicle/columbia/001.html Rockstar North's website], a render of the car</ref>, possibly a reference to the Colombian Cartel's name. The old name is still evidently used in a showcase of the truck at the official [[Rockstar North]] website. | |||
<gallery width="auto" perrow="3" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="180"> | |||
CartelCruiser-GTAIII-front.jpg|GTA III (<small>[[:File:CartelCruiser-GTAIII-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | |||
CartelCruiser-GTALCS-front.jpg|GTA Liberty City Stories (<small>[[:File:CartelCruiser-GTALCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | |||
</gallery> | |||
=== Performance === | |||
The Cartel Cruiser's engine is powerful enough to send its all wheel drive system into slides, which is unusual for the GTA III engine. The Cruiser is turbocharged, but suffers from turbo lag, where the car has poor acceleration from a standing start, until the turbo cuts in. This can be heard, when the engine noise becomes louder and more aggressive. At higher revs, it can defeat a [[Patriot]] (a similar vehicle) in a straight line drag race. However, its high center of gravity causes the body to roll in corners. | |||
In GTA Liberty City Stories, the Cartel Cruiser isn't as speedy as it was in GTA III, with the engine sounds more like a truck's and heavier than the one on GTA III, but maintains much of its predecessor's design and accessories, with a noticeable change in the grill mounted spotlights (from white to red). While possessing poor acceleration, its handling is reasonable, but its top speed is moderate. | |||
==Locations== | |||
;GTA III | |||
*Two of them can be seen and obtained during the mission [[Bomb Da Base Act II]] (The only time it will spawn in [[Portland]]) | |||
*In the construction site in [[Fort Staunton]], [[Staunton Island]] (only until [[Grand Theft Aero]]). | |||
*In the [[Cartel Mansion|Cartel mansion]] in [[Cedar Grove]], [[Shoreside Vale]]. | |||
*Near [[D-Ice|D-Ice’s]] phone in [[Wichita Gardens]], Shoreside Vale. | |||
*Driving around Fort Staunton and Cedar Grove. | |||
*6 Cartel Cruisers can be found during the mission 'The Exchange' | |||
*A Cartel Cruiser will be spawned once after [[Grand Theft Aero]] | |||
;GTA Liberty City Stories | |||
*Driving around Cedar Grove, Shoreside Vale. | |||
*Driving around [[Francis International Airport in GTA III Era|Francis International Airport]], Shoreside Vale. | |||
*Driving around eastern [[Belleville Park]], Staunton Island (occasionally). | |||
== Reference == | |||
<references /> | |||
== See also == | |||
*[[Cavalcade FXT]], a somewhat similar truck in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:03, 29 August 2016
| Cartel Cruiser | |
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 A Cartel Cruiser in GTA III. | |
| Appearance(s) |
GTA III GTA Liberty City Stories |
| Also known as | Columbia (During GTA III development) |
| Vehicle type | Gang truck |
| Body style | 4-door pickup |
| Capacity | 4 (driver and 3 passengers) |
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The Cartel Cruiser is a four-wheel-drive crew cab pickup truck. It is used exclusively by the Colombian Cartel in Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.
Description
Design
In general, the Cartel Cruiser is a 4-door pickup truck, similar to a 1987-1991 Ford F-250 4x4 crew cab. The Cruiser also features a roll bar in the back, side runners, a blue paintjob, and foglights on the grill. Similar to the Forelli Exsess, Sindacco Argento and Yardie Lobo, it does not have a non-gang variant.
At one point of game development of GTA III, the Cartel Cruiser was known as the Columbia[1], possibly a reference to the Colombian Cartel's name. The old name is still evidently used in a showcase of the truck at the official Rockstar North website.
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GTA III (Rear quarter view).
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GTA Liberty City Stories (Rear quarter view).
Performance
The Cartel Cruiser's engine is powerful enough to send its all wheel drive system into slides, which is unusual for the GTA III engine. The Cruiser is turbocharged, but suffers from turbo lag, where the car has poor acceleration from a standing start, until the turbo cuts in. This can be heard, when the engine noise becomes louder and more aggressive. At higher revs, it can defeat a Patriot (a similar vehicle) in a straight line drag race. However, its high center of gravity causes the body to roll in corners.
In GTA Liberty City Stories, the Cartel Cruiser isn't as speedy as it was in GTA III, with the engine sounds more like a truck's and heavier than the one on GTA III, but maintains much of its predecessor's design and accessories, with a noticeable change in the grill mounted spotlights (from white to red). While possessing poor acceleration, its handling is reasonable, but its top speed is moderate.
Locations
- GTA III
- Two of them can be seen and obtained during the mission Bomb Da Base Act II (The only time it will spawn in Portland)
- In the construction site in Fort Staunton, Staunton Island (only until Grand Theft Aero).
- In the Cartel mansion in Cedar Grove, Shoreside Vale.
- Near D-Ice’s phone in Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale.
- Driving around Fort Staunton and Cedar Grove.
- 6 Cartel Cruisers can be found during the mission 'The Exchange'
- A Cartel Cruiser will be spawned once after Grand Theft Aero
- GTA Liberty City Stories
- Driving around Cedar Grove, Shoreside Vale.
- Driving around Francis International Airport, Shoreside Vale.
- Driving around eastern Belleville Park, Staunton Island (occasionally).
Reference
- ↑ Rockstar North's website, a render of the car
See also
- Cavalcade FXT, a somewhat similar truck in Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
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