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Front quarter view of a Feroci.

The Bravado Feroci is a four door sedan in Grand Theft Auto IV.

Description

Design

Standard model

The Feroci is based on the first generation Lexus GS (1991-1996) with headlights from a second generation Lexus ES, and with rear detailing which matches neither car. The basic car features a 3.0l V6 badge. Standard Ferocis are seen all over Liberty City, but most commonly in Algonquin.

JDM VIP

A modified version, the Feroci JDM VIP, is driven by the Triads, and can be found around The Exchange or Chinatown. These sport gold rims, a chin spoiler with body kit, and somewhat improved performance (see below). Chinese knotting is attached to the rear view mirror. The JDM VIP Feroci is usually painted cobalt blue although it can be resprayed any color. The JDM VIP is still referred to as 'Feroci' when entered by the player.

JDM stands for Japan Domestic Market, and VIP is a common Japanese label for luxury cars, suggesting a Japanese car; like all Ferocis, however, it is branded as a Bravado, the GTA IV equivalent of the American Dodge Motor Company. Presumably the Feroci is a captive import, a foreign vehicle sold by a domestic manufacturer.

FlyUS variant

FlyUS, the fictional airline featured in GTA IV, use the Feroci as their company car. FlyUS Ferocis have FlyUS livery, a roof-mounted light and black stock rims. They are commonly found at Francis International Airport in Dukes.

Performance

Standard model

The standard Feroci is powered by a 3-liter V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Acceleration is acceptable, but not exceptional. Top speed is adequate, but again, not exciting. Handling is good, but is too soft to keep the Feroci cornering at speed. Braking is acceptable, and ABS is available but not standard. Crash deformation is acceptable, and the engine can sustain many direct hits before catching fire.

The FlyUS variant is only cosmetically distinct from the ordinary Feroci, and has identical performance.

JDM VIP

The Feroci JDM VIP possesses a slightly higher-revving engine, giving it a faster off-the-line acceleration than the standard model. Top speed has been upgraded as well, to a brisk and enjoyable pace. Handling has also been upgraded, keeping the car flat and level in the corners, while the suspension has been firmed up slightly. Braking is very good, and ABS is standard. Crash deformation and engine resilience remain the same.

Trivia

The name Feroci is an anagram of "Cefiro", possibly a reference to the Nissan Cefiro, whose 1995-1998 and 1999-2003 models share a similar profile with the Feroci.
The Feroci shares its interior with the Imponte DF8-90, as "DF8-90" is printed on the seats.
The default radio station of the Feroci is The Journey.

Gallery

Rear quarter view of a Feroci.

Rear quarter view of a Feroci.
The FlyUS variant.

The FlyUS variant.
The JDM VIP variant driven by the Algonquin Triads.

The JDM VIP variant driven by the Algonquin Triads.

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 === Design ===
 ==== Standard model ====
-The Feroci is based on the [[wp:Lexus GS#First generation .281991-1996.29|first generation Lexus GS (1991-1996)]] with headlights from a second generation [[wp:Lexus ES|Lexus ES]] but the rear detailing matches neither one. The basic car features a 3.0l V6 badge. A standard Feroci can be found at any district, at any part of [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]], though it's commonly found in [[Algonquin]].
+The Feroci is based on the [[wp:Lexus GS#First generation .281991-1996.29|first generation Lexus GS (1991-1996)]] with headlights from a second generation [[wp:Lexus ES|Lexus ES]], and with rear detailing which matches neither car.  The basic car features a 3.0l V6 badge. Standard Ferocis are seen all over [[Liberty City in GTA IV|Liberty City]], but most commonly in [[Algonquin]].
 ==== JDM VIP ====
-A more highly modified version called the Feroci JDM VIP (though the game still refers it as a Feroci if the player enters it) is driven by the [[Algonquin Triads|Triads]] and can be found around [[The Exchange]] or [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]]. It's changes include a yellow [[wp:Chinese knotting|Chinese knotting]] attached to the rear mirror, gold rims, a chin spoiler with body kit, and a slightly modified engine; giving it faster acceleration. The JDM VIP Feroci is primarily painted cobalt blue (although if the player resprays it, it can be painted in a different colour).
+A modified version, the Feroci JDM VIP, is driven by the [[Algonquin Triads|Triads]], and can be found around [[The Exchange]] or [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]].  These sport gold rims, a chin spoiler with body kit, and somewhat improved performance (see below). [[wp:Chinese knotting|Chinese knotting]] is attached to the rear view mirror.  The JDM VIP Feroci is usually painted cobalt blue although it can be resprayed any color.  The JDM VIP is still referred to as 'Feroci' when entered by the player.
-The JDM label adds proof the Feroci is a [[Japan]]ese car. JDM stands for Japan Domestic Market, however the Feroci is branded as a Bravado, which is supposed to be the in-game equivalent of [[wp:Dodge Motor Company|Dodge Motor Company]]. And [[wp:VIP style|VIP]] refers to a customized Japanese luxury car. It can therefore be assumed that the Feroci is a [[wp:captive import|captive import]], a foreign vehicle sold by a domestic manufacturer.
+JDM stands for Japan Domestic Market, and [[wp:VIP style|VIP]] is a common Japanese label for luxury cars, suggesting a Japanese car; like all Ferocis, however, it is branded as a Bravado, the GTA IV equivalent of the American [[wp:Dodge Motor Company|Dodge Motor Company]].  Presumably the Feroci is a [[wp:captive import|captive import]], a foreign vehicle sold by a domestic manufacturer.
 ==== FlyUS variant ====
-[[FlyUS]], the fictional airline featured in GTA IV, uses Feroci's in their company livery and includes a roof mounted light and black stock rims. The FlyUS variant are commonly found at [[Francis International Airport]] in [[Dukes]].
+[[FlyUS]], the fictional airline featured in GTA IV, use the Feroci as their company car.  FlyUS Ferocis have FlyUS livery, a roof-mounted light and black stock rims.  They are commonly found at [[Francis International Airport]] in [[Dukes]].
 === Performance ===
 ==== Standard model ====
-The standard Feroci is powered by a 3-liter V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Acceleration is acceptable, but not thrilling. Top speed is adequate, but again, not exciting. Handling is good, but is too soft to keep the Feroci cornering at speed. Braking is acceptable, and ABS is available but not standard. Crash deformation is acceptable, and the engine can sustain many direct bullets before catching fire.
+The standard Feroci is powered by a 3-liter V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Acceleration is acceptable, but not exceptional.  Top speed is adequate, but again, not exciting. Handling is good, but is too soft to keep the Feroci cornering at speed. Braking is acceptable, and ABS is available but not standard. Crash deformation is acceptable, and the engine can sustain many direct hits before catching fire.
+The FlyUS variant is only cosmetically distinct from the ordinary Feroci, and has identical performance.
 ==== JDM VIP ====
-The JDM VIP variant of the Feroci (technically a different vehicle by game files) includes a slightly higher-revving engine, giving it a faster off the line time than the standard model. Top speed has been upgraded as well, making the JDM VIP type brisk and enjoyable. Handling has also been upgraded, keeping the JDM VIP edition flat and level in the corners, while the suspension has been firmed up slightly. Braking is very good, and ABS is standard. Crash deformation is about the same, average. The engine is also about the same as the standard model, average.
+The Feroci JDM VIP possesses a slightly higher-revving engine, giving it a faster off-the-line acceleration than the standard model.  Top speed has been upgraded as well, to a brisk and enjoyable pace. Handling has also been upgraded, keeping the car flat and level in the corners, while the suspension has been firmed up slightly. Braking is very good, and ABS is standard. Crash deformation and engine resilience remain the same.
-==== FlyUS variant ====
-Being directly based on a standard Feroci, the FlyUS variant is no different to a standard Feroci in terms of performance.
 == Trivia ==
-* It is interesting to note that the name Feroci is an anagram of "Cefiro", possibly a reference to the [[wp:Nissan Cefiro|Nissan Cefiro]] whose 1995-1998 and 1999-2003 models also share a similar profile.
+* The name Feroci is an anagram of "Cefiro", possibly a reference to the [[wp:Nissan Cefiro|Nissan Cefiro]], whose 1995-1998 and 1999-2003 models share a similar profile with the Feroci.
 * The Feroci shares its interior with the [[Imponte]] [[DF8-90]], as "DF8-90" is printed on the seats.
 * The default radio station of the Feroci is [[The Journey]].