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{{Infobox vehicle
| name= Cheetah
| name= Cheetah
| front_image= Cheetah-GTAIII-front.jpg
| front_image= Cheetah-GTAIII-front.jpg
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| 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 =  
| manufacturer = [[Grotti]] (GTA V)
| vehicle_type = Civilian car
| vehicle_type = Civilian car
| body_style = [[:Category:Sports Cars|2-door sports car]]
| body_style = 2-door sports car
| capacity = 2 (driver and passenger)
| capacity = 2 (driver and passenger)
| game_1 = GTA III
| game_1 = GTA III
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| game_6 = GTA V
| game_6 = GTA V
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The '''Cheetah''' is a two-door sports car in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. The car is also slated to be featured in [[Grand Theft Auto V]].
{{also|For the stripper in [[Grand Theft Auto V]] see [[Cheetah (GTA V)]].}}
The '''Cheetah''' is a two-door sports car in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]].


== Description ==
== Description ==
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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'''.


After a noticeable absence in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], the Cheetah is slated to be reintroduced in GTA V with a completely redesigned and modernized appearance, but no longer derives from any existing Ferrari cars (with a [[wp:Koenigsegg CCX|Koenigsegg CCX]]/[[wp:Koenigsegg Agera|Agera]]-like rear end).
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. It mostly resembles the one-off [[wp:Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina|Ferrari P4/5]], with elements of the [[wp:Enzo Ferrari (automobile)|Enzo Ferrari]] and bits of the [[wp:Koenigsegg CCX|Koenigsegg CCX]]/[[wp:Koenigsegg Agera|Agera]]. Though it looks very new in design, [[Legendary Motorsport]] claims it is "a prototype sports car manufactured by [[Grotti]] in the early 1970s", possibly a reference to the [[wp:Ferrari 512|Ferrari 512]] and [[wp:Ferrari P|Ferrari P]] race cars of that era.


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Rocket-GTAIII-front.jpg|The "Rocket", an early iteration of the Cheetah in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]].
Rocket-GTAIII-front.jpg|The "Rocket", an early iteration of the Cheetah in [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]].
Cheetah-GTAIII-front.jpg|GTA III (<small>[[:File:Cheetah-GTAIII-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Cheetah-GTAIII-front.jpg|GTA III (<small>[[:File:Cheetah-GTAIII-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
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Cheetah-GTAVCS-artwork.png|[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]] artwork of a purported Cheetah. The car's design is more adherent to that of the Ferrari Testarossa.
Cheetah-GTAVCS-artwork.png|[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]] artwork of a purported Cheetah. The car's design is more adherent to that of the Ferrari Testarossa.
Cheetah-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:File:Cheetah-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Cheetah-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:File:Cheetah-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Cheetah-GTAV-prerelease-rear.jpg|[[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]] rendition with a "Cheeta" nameplate (the "H" in the end is presumably obscured by reflected sunlight).
Cheetah-GTAV-prerelease-front.png|[[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]] rendition in a prerelease screenshot. (<small>[[:File:Cheetah-GTAV-prerelease-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Cheetah-GTAV-front.jpg|GTA V (<small>[[:File:Cheetah-GTAV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
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* The GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas renditions feature variations of wing mirrors, either featuring two on both sides, one on the driver's side or none. Unusually, for some Cheetahs without rear mirrors in GTA Vice City, [[:Image:Cheetah-GTAVC-wingmirror.jpg|a blacked-out dashboard strobe light]] used by the [[VCPD Cheetah|"police" Cheetah]] may be seen; this variety of side mirrors is also seen on the [[VCPD Cheetah|police variant of the Cheetah]]. Despite sharing the same vehicle design as in GTA Vice City, the GTA Vice City Stories rendition is only available with two side mirrors.
* The GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas renditions feature variations of wing mirrors, either featuring two on both sides, one on the driver's side or none. Unusually, for some Cheetahs without rear mirrors in GTA Vice City, [[:Image:Cheetah-GTAVC-wingmirror.jpg|a blacked-out dashboard strobe light]] used by the [[VCPD Cheetah|"police" Cheetah]] may be seen; this variety of side mirrors is also seen on the [[VCPD Cheetah|police variant of the Cheetah]]. Despite sharing the same vehicle design as in GTA Vice City, the GTA Vice City Stories rendition is only available with two side mirrors.
* 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 Vice City Stories, spawning only 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.


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
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Revision as of 16:11, 26 December 2013

Vehicle
Cheetah
A Cheetah in GTA III.
A Cheetah in GTA III.
(Rear quarter view)
A Cheetah in GTA III.
Appearance(s) GTA III
GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Liberty City Stories
GTA Vice City Stories
GTA V
Vehicle type Civilian car
Body style 2-door sports car
Capacity 2 (driver and passenger)
Manufacturer Grotti (GTA V)
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For the stripper in Grand Theft Auto V see Cheetah (GTA V).

The Cheetah is a two-door sports car in Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto V.

Description

Design

In all its iterations the vehicle closely resembles a 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 F512 M, while in GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, it resembles a mid-80s Testarossa, and in GTA San Andreas, a 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, its 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. The engine of the Cheetah sounds and looks like a V10.

During one point of game development of GTA III, the Cheetah was known as the Rocket.

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. It mostly resembles the one-off Ferrari P4/5, with elements of the Enzo Ferrari and bits of the Koenigsegg CCX/Agera. Though it looks very new in design, Legendary Motorsport claims it is "a prototype sports car manufactured by Grotti in the early 1970s", possibly a reference to the Ferrari 512 and Ferrari P race cars of that era.

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 its incapable of handling bumps, and curbs without compromising stability. The Cheetah has a top speed of 213 km/h in GTA San Andreas.

Variant

The police variant of the Cheetah appears in both GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, being a deliberate reference to the Ferrari Testarossa's appearance as Sonny Crockett's car of choice in the later half Miami Vice, a 1980s police series set in Miami.

Customization in GTA San Andreas

The Cheetah in GTA San Andreas can be modified at a TransFender, which offers a modest range of customizations for the car:

Italicized pricing denotes prices at the Las Venturas TransFender, which charges 20% more except Colors.

  • Colors
    • Car Color 1 (primary body color): $150
  • Exhausts
    • Twin Exhaust: $300 ($360)
    • Upswept Exhaust: $350 ($420)
  • Nitro
    • 2x Nitrous: $200 ($240)
    • 5x Nitrous: $500 ($600)
    • 10x Nitrous: $1,000 ($1,200)
  • Spoilers:
    • Win: $550 ($660)
    • Fury: $350 ($420)
    • Alpha $250 ($300)
  • Side Skirt: $500 ($600)
  • Wheels
    • Import: $820 ($984)
    • Atomic: $770 ($924)
    • Ahab: $1,000 ($1,200)
    • Virtual: $620 ($744)
    • Access: $1,140 ($1,368)
    • Off Road Wheel: $1,000 ($1,200)
    • Mega: $1,030 ($1,236)
    • Grove: $1,230 ($1,476)
    • Twist: $1,200 ($1,440)
    • Wires: $1,560 ($1,872)
  • Hydraulics: $1,500 ($1,800)

Trivia

The Cheetah's four wing mirror configurations in GTA Vice City, including a "black strobe light" variant of the wing mirror-less Cheetah, which does not exist in other games.
  • The GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas renditions feature variations of wing mirrors, either featuring two on both sides, one on the driver's side or none. Unusually, for some Cheetahs without rear mirrors in GTA Vice City, a blacked-out dashboard strobe light used by the "police" Cheetah may be seen; this variety of side mirrors is also seen on the police variant of the Cheetah. Despite sharing the same vehicle design as in GTA Vice City, the GTA Vice City Stories rendition is only available with two side mirrors.
  • 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.

Locations

GTA III
GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Liberty City Stories
GTA Vice City Stories

See also

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