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In GTA San Andreas, the Emperor, based on an [[wp:Infiniti Q45#First generation G50|1990-1993 Infiniti Q45]], represents a then contemporary large four-door sedan, with a lean design and somewhat rounded profile.
In GTA San Andreas, the Emperor, based on an [[wp:Infiniti Q45#First generation G50|1990-1993 Infiniti Q45]], represents a then contemporary large four-door sedan, with a lean design and somewhat rounded profile.


In GTA IV, the Emperor, given an [[Albany]] badge, is based on a [[wp:Cadillac DeVille#1977 - 1984|'78 or '79 Cadillac Deville]] or [[wp:Cadillac Fleetwood#1977-1986 .28RWD.29|Fleetwood]], judging by the front bumper, with a flattened front end and no hood ornament. The greenhouse is closer to a 1980-1984 Deville/1980-1986 Fleetwood; the rear could also be from these cars since their trunks have more subtle creases (the Emperor has extremely subtle creases on the trunk). It features a "[[Wrecks|beater]]" version of the Emperor, with junky paint finishes, worn interiors, an occasionally missing quarter panel, and old wheels and tires.
In GTA IV, the Emperor, given an [[Albany]] badge, is based on a [[wp:Cadillac DeVille#1977 - 1984|'78 or '79 Cadillac Deville]] or [[wp:Cadillac Fleetwood#1977-1986 .28RWD.29|Fleetwood]], judging by the front bumper, with a flattened front end and no hood ornament. The greenhouse is closer to a 1980-1984 Deville/1980-1986 Fleetwood; the rear could also be from these cars since their trunks have more subtle creases (the Emperor has extremely subtle creases on the trunk). It features a "[[Wrecks|beater]]" version of the Emperor, with junky paint finishes, worn interiors, an occasionally missing quarter panel, and old wheels and tires. A rare rat rod beater with a neon green canvas roof also exists.  


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Image:Emperor-GTA4-beater1-front.jpg|GTA IV; beater variant.
Image:Emperor-GTA4-beater1-front.jpg|GTA IV; beater variant.
Image:Emperor-GTA4-beater2-front.jpg|GTA IV; alternate beater variant.
Image:Emperor-GTA4-beater2-front.jpg|GTA IV; alternate beater variant.
Image:GTAIV rat rod beater variant Emporer.jpg|GTA IV; rat rod beater variant.
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Revision as of 05:25, 3 September 2011

This article is about the car made by Albany. For the manufacturer, see Emperor (manufacturer).
An Emperor in GTA San Andreas (Rear quarter view).

The Emperor is a 4-door sedan featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto IV. The car varies significantly between the two games.

Description

Design

In GTA San Andreas, the Emperor, based on an 1990-1993 Infiniti Q45, represents a then contemporary large four-door sedan, with a lean design and somewhat rounded profile.

In GTA IV, the Emperor, given an Albany badge, is based on a '78 or '79 Cadillac Deville or Fleetwood, judging by the front bumper, with a flattened front end and no hood ornament. The greenhouse is closer to a 1980-1984 Deville/1980-1986 Fleetwood; the rear could also be from these cars since their trunks have more subtle creases (the Emperor has extremely subtle creases on the trunk). It features a "beater" version of the Emperor, with junky paint finishes, worn interiors, an occasionally missing quarter panel, and old wheels and tires. A rare rat rod beater with a neon green canvas roof also exists.

Performance

Acceleration and speed of GTA San Andreas' Emperor are somewhat disappointing, as are handling and braking. The engine sounds as though it is a large V6 or V8, but is apparently incapable of delivering substantial power to the bulky, rear-drive vehicle. Using the E-brake around corners almost guarantees fishtailing, making this car almost useless when driving at high speeds. It is, however, a sturdy vehicle with low chances of roll overs, and does a fairly good job of absorbing damage.

GTA IV's Emperor is powered by a low-output V8, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Due to its weight and low-power engine, the Emperor is quite slow off the line, and its top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) leaves much to be desired (while the beater Emperor can only reach 125 km/h (77 mph)). Its soft suspension often results in its rear swinging out of control and subtle fishtailing. Braking is very poor, and strangely, for a vehicle that's designed to be reminiscent of late 1970s/early 1980s cars, ABS is standard equipment. Crash deformation is below average, and build quality is surprisingly low: as the Emperor cannot sustain much damage before failing or catching fire.

Trivia

  • The Emperor was going to be called the Empress.(?) It may have changed for a more macho sounding name.
  • The Emperor plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
  • Oddly, in GTA IV, there's also a car company called Emperor, a Lexus parody, but the car Emperor is made by Albany, a Cadillac parody (which is more fitting for this car). Yet the GTA San Andreas rendition seems to be more fitting for the Emperor brand since it is a Japanese luxury car.
  • In GTA IV, the tail end of an Emperor is incorporated into an Emperor advertising in Star Junction.
  • In perfect condition, this car can be sold at the S&M Auto Sales for $2,500 in GTA IV.

Locations

GTA San Andreas
GTA IV