Feltzer

The Feltzer is a car that is available for use in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto IV. In both games it is a two-door car with a high top speed, each based on different models of Mercedes-Benz two-door coupes. In GTA IV, after collecting all thirty cars for Stevie; he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Feltzer fetching $3,000.

GTA San Andreas

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A Feltzer parked in San Fierro; GTA San Andreas.

In GTA San Andreas, the Feltzer is a convertible, and is based on the real-life Mercedes-Benz R107 that was produced from 1971-1989, specifically the 380SL cabriolet. It has a good top speed, but its handling is rather unsatisfactory as its high speed and light weight act against it; also it has rather slow acceleration. It is also a target vehicle in the first Import/Export mission at the San Fierro docks. A bulletproof, damageproof, explosion-proof and fireproof Feltzer can be found (and is used) in the final storyline mission, End of the Line.

Locations

• Found usually in San Fierro
• Occasionally found in Las Venturas
• Parked in a highway stop in southeast Flint County, near Back o' Beyond (only when wanted for export, sometimes does not spawn there even if wanted for export)
• Importable from Easter Basin, San Fierro after completing export lists. Import cost: $28,000 (Tuesdays only)

Car Modifications

• It can only be modified in TransFender
  • Color
  • Wheels (ten types)
  • Nitro (All)
  • Bass Boost
  • Hydraulics

GTA IV

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A Feltzer hardtop coupe in GTA IV.

In GTA IV, the Benefactor Feltzer is similar to a second generation Mercedes-Benz SLK, except the wheel arches are significantly wider, giving the car a wider appearance, more similar to the AMG SL. There are three versions of the Feltzer convertible in GTA IV, one with a folding hardtop, like the real life SL/SLK, one with a softtop, and one with the roof down. There is also a further "variation on variation" of the Feltzer, with some featuring a Benefactor-badgeless body and sport mesh grille, while others feature a standard three-bar grille with manufacturer badges.

Performance

The GTA IV rendition of the Feltzer is powered by a throaty supercharged 3.8L V8, coupled to a high-performance 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Acceleration is decent, with wheel spin easily provoked and it has an enjoyable top speed. The suspension is firm and responsive, keeping the Feltzer flat in the corners, but controllable oversteer can be generated by simply gassing it in the process. Braking is good, and ABS is an available option, though not standard. The Feltzer is also good in high speed frontal crashes, thanks to its luxury build; and will survive numerous frontal hits before failing to run or catching fire. Oddly though, the Feltzer will succumb to bullet hits rather easily. If the player takes a Feltzer with its roof down to a car wash, the vehicle will be washed by hand.

A special Pink Feltzer is obtainable after the mission I'll Take Her..., in which you kidnap Gracie Ancelotti.

Trivia

• In Grand Theft Auto IV, the two default radio stations in the Feltzer are JNR - Jazz Nation Radio 108.5 and Fusion FM.

Gallery

• Rear quarter view (GTA IV); softtop variant.

  Rear quarter view (GTA IV); softtop variant.

• A Feltzer convertible in GTA IV, without the stock frontal grille.

  A Feltzer convertible in GTA IV, without the stock frontal grille.

• Gracie Ancelotti's personal Feltzer, parked next to another in Middle Park North. Note the different grilles. A Dundreary Stretch can be seen in the background.

  Gracie Ancelotti's personal Feltzer, parked next to another in Middle Park North. Note the different grilles. A Dundreary Stretch can be seen in the background.