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The '''Futo''' is a compact vehicle found in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and is manufactured by [[Karin]]. It is based on the 1984-1987 AE86 series [[wikipedia:Toyota AE86|Toyota Corolla Levin]] GT-Apex 2-door coupe. The writing on the side indicates that it is equipped with a 20-valve engine which is Toyota's 4A-GE 1.6L Black or Silvertop in RWD configuration, which did not actually appear until the AE101/102 FWD Toyota Levin/Trueno series. However, it was a popular modification for the older AE86 series. The car is very well detailed from the interior down to the "Watanabe" wheel option. | The '''Futo''' is a compact vehicle found in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and is manufactured by [[Karin]]. It is based on the 1984-1987 AE86 series [[wikipedia:Toyota AE86|Toyota Corolla Levin]] GT-Apex 2-door coupe. The writing on the side indicates that it is equipped with a 20-valve engine which is Toyota's 4A-GE 1.6L Black or Silvertop in RWD configuration, which did not actually appear until the AE101/102 FWD Toyota Levin/Trueno series. However, it was a popular modification for the older AE86 series. The car is very well detailed from the interior down to the "Watanabe" wheel option. | ||
Despite its small engine and meagre size, the Futo can reach astonishing speeds. Its compact size and fantastic grip allow for high agility and easy weaving through traffic at high speed. The torte chassis, combined with the rear-drive layout make cornering fast and precise, with no understeer at all. | |||
The car's name very well may be a play on the word "tofu" which is more than likely a reference to the anime Initial-D; where a Toyota Corolla AE86 (although the hatchback model) was used to deliver tofu to a mountainside resort. After collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]] he agrees to purchase cars from [[Niko Bellic]], with the Futo fetching $1,400. | The car's name very well may be a play on the word "tofu" which is more than likely a reference to the anime Initial-D; where a Toyota Corolla AE86 (although the hatchback model) was used to deliver tofu to a mountainside resort. After collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]] he agrees to purchase cars from [[Niko Bellic]], with the Futo fetching $1,400. | ||
Revision as of 19:35, 25 November 2008
The Futo is a compact vehicle found in Grand Theft Auto IV and is manufactured by Karin. It is based on the 1984-1987 AE86 series Toyota Corolla Levin GT-Apex 2-door coupe. The writing on the side indicates that it is equipped with a 20-valve engine which is Toyota's 4A-GE 1.6L Black or Silvertop in RWD configuration, which did not actually appear until the AE101/102 FWD Toyota Levin/Trueno series. However, it was a popular modification for the older AE86 series. The car is very well detailed from the interior down to the "Watanabe" wheel option.
Despite its small engine and meagre size, the Futo can reach astonishing speeds. Its compact size and fantastic grip allow for high agility and easy weaving through traffic at high speed. The torte chassis, combined with the rear-drive layout make cornering fast and precise, with no understeer at all.
The car's name very well may be a play on the word "tofu" which is more than likely a reference to the anime Initial-D; where a Toyota Corolla AE86 (although the hatchback model) was used to deliver tofu to a mountainside resort. After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Futo fetching $1,400.
Variants
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There is also a Futo model with a GT front grille, racing seat on the drivers side, Carbon fibre bonnet (hood), rear boot lip spoiler and a little bodykit. Some people refer to it as the "Futo GT" but it's name is still Futo when you get in it. Handling is the same, so all these addons seem to be purely aesthetic. Futo GTs can be found in East Bohan. An odd occurance is that all Futos interiors say Futo GT on the doors.