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[[Image:GTA2 Romero.png|thumb|250px|right|A Romero in the form of a two-door coupe in GTA 2.]]
[[Image:GTA2 Romero.png|thumb|250px|right|A Romero in the form of a two-door coupe in GTA 2.]]


In its original appearance in GTA 2, the Romero assumes the design of a two-door hardtop coupe distinguished by its bubble-like frontal windscreens and triangle windows in the rear. As its name suggests, the Romero is likely to a play of the [[wp:Alfa Romeo|Alfa Romeo]] name and its models from the 1950s, and the design of the car reflects that, with design cues of the [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1955-Alfa-Romeo-Bertone-BAT-9.htm 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9 concept car] included. However, its present form is also derivative of [[Ray Larabie]]'s [http://nl.wikigta.org/wiki/Ray_Larabie%27s_voertuigen_(GTA2) early iteration of the vehicle], suggesting the vehicle's design is original.
In its original appearance in GTA 2, the Romero assumes the design of a two-door hardtop coupe, distinguished by its bubble-like windscreens and triangular windows in the rear. The Romero name is likely a play on [[wp:Alfa Romeo|Alfa Romeo]], with its design taking after 1950s Alfa Romeo designs (see the [http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1955-Alfa-Romeo-Bertone-BAT-9.htm 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9 concept car]). [[Ray Larabie]]'s [http://nl.wikigta.org/wiki/Ray_Larabie%27s_voertuigen_(GTA2) early iteration of the vehicle] exhibits a more original design.


Despite its somewhat sporty design, the GTA 2 rendition's controls are delayed, resulting in poorer and sluggish cornering, and its acceleration and top speed may be regarded as below average. When [[Crusher|crushed]], the Romero will award the player [[Body Armor|armor]] when in the Downtown District, or [[Molotov Cocktail|Molotov cocktails]] in the Industrial District.
Despite its somewhat sporty design, the GTA 2 rendition's controls are delayed, resulting in sluggish cornering, and its acceleration and top speed may be regarded as below average. When [[Crusher|crushed]], the Romero will award the player [[Body Armor|armor]] when in the Downtown District, or [[Molotov Cocktail|Molotov cocktails]] in the Industrial District.


=== GTA Vice City — GTA Chinatown Wars ===
=== GTA Vice City — GTA Chinatown Wars ===
==== Name ====
==== Name ====
The Romero name was reused for a series of hearses beginning in GTA Vice City, but differs significantly throughout its appearances. When it first debuted in GTA Vice City, the car is named '''Romero's Hearse''', the only game in the series to refer to the car by this name. Iterations in GTA San Andreas and GTA IV refer to the hearse in a shorter name: '''Romero''', while the GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Chinatown War renditions are referred to simply as the '''Hearse'''.
GTA Vice City featured a hearse named '''Romero's Hearse'''; in GTA San Andreas and GTA IV, this was shortened to '''Romero''', while in GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Chinatown War, the hearse is simply named '''Hearse'''.


The Romero name was probably reused for hearses as a reference to [[wp:George A. Romero|George A. Romero]], the director of the ''Dawn of the Dead'' series of zombie movies, amongst others. The car name's is also associated with the [[Funeraria Romero]] funeral parlor during "[[Two Bit Hit]]" in GTA Vice City, when a Romero's Hearse is parked in front of the funeral parlor.
The Romero name was probably reused for hearses in reference to [[wp:George A. Romero|George A. Romero]], the director of the ''Dawn of the Dead'' series of zombie movies. Within GTA Vice City, the car name is also associated with the [[Funeraria Romero]] funeral parlor, which features a Romero's Hearse parked out front in the mission [[Two Bit Hit]].


==== Design ====
==== Design ====
[[Image:Thelastride.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Romero's Hearse in GTA Vice City, its first appearance as a hearse.]]
[[Image:Thelastride.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Romero's Hearse in GTA Vice City, its first appearance as a hearse.]]


For GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse resembles an '80s Buick Superior Hearse (in turn based on a 1977–1984 [[wp:Buick Electra|Buick Electra]]). In GTA San Andreas, it resembles a late '70s Cadillac hearse, supporting a wider range of colors for the roof and body, although they generally maintain dark tones. One of [[Carl Johnson|Carl Johnson's]] possible [[Girlfriends in GTA San Andreas|girlfriends]], [[Katie Zhan]], owns a white Romero, giving Carl the keys to it after getting to 50% from dating her. In GTA Liberty City Stories, it is the hearse version of the game's redesigned [[Perennial]]. The GTA IV rendition of the Romero is redesigned again with the game's [[Washington]] sedan serving as its basis; being based on the Washington (an [[Albany]] car), the Romero also bears the Albany brand. The hearse may come with a coffin, which, in GTA Vice City, included three varieties.
In GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse resembles an '80s Buick Superior Hearse (in turn based on a 1977–1984 [[wp:Buick Electra|Buick Electra]]). In GTA San Andreas, it resembles a late '70s Cadillac hearse, sporting a wider range of colors for the roof and body (although generally maintain dark tones). One of [[Carl Johnson|Carl Johnson's]] possible [[Girlfriends in GTA San Andreas|girlfriends]], [[Katie Zhan]], owns a white Romero, and will give Carl the keys to it if Carl gains her approval. In GTA Liberty City Stories, the hearse is a modified [[Perennial]]. The GTA IV rendition of the Romero is a modified version of the [[Washington]] sedan, and as such, bears the [[Albany]] brand. The hearse may come with a coffin; three varieties of coffin, in the case of GTA Vice City.


==== Performance ====
==== Performance ====
In general, the Romero is a car capable of high speeds, but suffers from poor steering (due to its weight and long wheelbase) and can only fit two people inside. The Romero in GTA IV is, as mentioned, based on the [[Washington]], but is capable of seating two only, like its previous iterations. In comparison to the Washington, the Romero's handling is moderate but it's acceleration and top speed are poor due to the added weight of the wagon body.
In general, the Romero is a car capable of high speeds, but suffers from poor steering due to its weight and long wheelbase, and can only fit two people inside. The GTA IV Romero retains the adequate handling of the Washington, but has inferior acceleration and top speed due to the added weight of the wagon body.


=== Availability and appearances in missions ===
=== Availability and appearances in missions ===
While the original Romero in GTA 2 is commonly found in the Downtown and Industrial Districts of [[Anywhere City]], the vehicle in hearse form is not normally driven on the streets, and are more commonly seen parked or in specific missions.
While the original Romero in GTA 2 is commonly found in the Downtown and Industrial Districts of [[Anywhere City]], the vehicle in hearse form is not normally driven on the streets, and are more commonly seen parked or in specific missions.


In GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse is only available in the mission "[[Two Bit Hit]]" but can be spawned through [[cheats]]. The Romero and Hearse may also be found regularly parked near hospitals and morgues in GTA San Andreas and GTA Liberty City Stories, respectively. The Hearse is also featured in two missions in GTA Liberty City Stories, namely "[[The Morgue Party Candidate]]" and "[[Morgue Party Resurrection]]", both for [[Donald Love]].
In GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse is only available in the mission "[[Two Bit Hit]]" but it can be spawned through [[cheats]]. The Romero and Hearse may also be found regularly parked near hospitals and morgues in GTA San Andreas and GTA Liberty City Stories, respectively. The Hearse is also featured in two missions in GTA Liberty City Stories, namely "[[The Morgue Party Candidate]]" and "[[Morgue Party Resurrection]]", both for [[Donald Love]].


The Romero in GTA IV is only featured in the mission "[[Undertaker]]", where [[Niko Bellic]] must drive to the funeral with [[Derrick McReary|Derrick McReary's]]/[[Francis McReary|Francis McReary's]] coffin inside from the pursuing [[Albanians|Albanian]] goons.
The Romero in GTA IV is only featured in the mission "[[Undertaker]]".


== Locations ==
== Locations ==
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*This vehicle can be sold to [[Stevie]].
*This vehicle can be sold to [[Stevie]].
*The name of the car is possibly a reference to the zombie film director ''George Romero''.
*Despite its only regular GTA 4 appearance being in the mission "[[Undertaker]]", more Romeros will spawn in traffic if the player retains that Romero and drives it around the city, particularly in [[Westdyke]].
*Many people say the Romero can only be obtained once, however, if the player steals it during the mission "[[Undertaker]]" and takes the vehicle around [[Westdyke]] many Romero's can be seen.


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Revision as of 11:27, 28 September 2009

The Romero is a two-door car that first appeared in Grand Theft Auto 2. The name was then applied to a hearse in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.

Description

GTA 2

File:GTA2 Romero.png
A Romero in the form of a two-door coupe in GTA 2.

In its original appearance in GTA 2, the Romero assumes the design of a two-door hardtop coupe, distinguished by its bubble-like windscreens and triangular windows in the rear. The Romero name is likely a play on Alfa Romeo, with its design taking after 1950s Alfa Romeo designs (see the 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9 concept car). Ray Larabie's early iteration of the vehicle exhibits a more original design.

Despite its somewhat sporty design, the GTA 2 rendition's controls are delayed, resulting in sluggish cornering, and its acceleration and top speed may be regarded as below average. When crushed, the Romero will award the player armor when in the Downtown District, or Molotov cocktails in the Industrial District.

GTA Vice City — GTA Chinatown Wars

Name

GTA Vice City featured a hearse named Romero's Hearse; in GTA San Andreas and GTA IV, this was shortened to Romero, while in GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Chinatown War, the hearse is simply named Hearse.

The Romero name was probably reused for hearses in reference to George A. Romero, the director of the Dawn of the Dead series of zombie movies. Within GTA Vice City, the car name is also associated with the Funeraria Romero funeral parlor, which features a Romero's Hearse parked out front in the mission Two Bit Hit.

Design

File:Thelastride.jpg
Romero's Hearse in GTA Vice City, its first appearance as a hearse.

In GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse resembles an '80s Buick Superior Hearse (in turn based on a 1977–1984 Buick Electra). In GTA San Andreas, it resembles a late '70s Cadillac hearse, sporting a wider range of colors for the roof and body (although generally maintain dark tones). One of Carl Johnson's possible girlfriends, Katie Zhan, owns a white Romero, and will give Carl the keys to it if Carl gains her approval. In GTA Liberty City Stories, the hearse is a modified Perennial. The GTA IV rendition of the Romero is a modified version of the Washington sedan, and as such, bears the Albany brand. The hearse may come with a coffin; three varieties of coffin, in the case of GTA Vice City.

Performance

In general, the Romero is a car capable of high speeds, but suffers from poor steering due to its weight and long wheelbase, and can only fit two people inside. The GTA IV Romero retains the adequate handling of the Washington, but has inferior acceleration and top speed due to the added weight of the wagon body.

Availability and appearances in missions

While the original Romero in GTA 2 is commonly found in the Downtown and Industrial Districts of Anywhere City, the vehicle in hearse form is not normally driven on the streets, and are more commonly seen parked or in specific missions.

In GTA Vice City, Romero's Hearse is only available in the mission "Two Bit Hit" but it can be spawned through cheats. The Romero and Hearse may also be found regularly parked near hospitals and morgues in GTA San Andreas and GTA Liberty City Stories, respectively. The Hearse is also featured in two missions in GTA Liberty City Stories, namely "The Morgue Party Candidate" and "Morgue Party Resurrection", both for Donald Love.

The Romero in GTA IV is only featured in the mission "Undertaker".

Locations

GTA 2

  • Commonly spawned in the Downtown and Industrial Districts of Anywhere City.

GTA Vice City

  • Only spawns during the mission Two Bit Hit.
  • Via cheat (PC): THELASTRIDE.

GTA San Andreas

GTA Liberty City Stories

GTA IV

  • It can only be obtained once : right after "Undertaker" mission completion, in Steinway or Colony Island.

Car modifications (GTA San Andreas)

  • Color (two areas)
  • Wheels (ten types)
  • Nitro (All)
  • Bass Boost
  • Hydraulics

Gallery

Trivia

  • This vehicle can be sold to Stevie.
  • Despite its only regular GTA 4 appearance being in the mission "Undertaker", more Romeros will spawn in traffic if the player retains that Romero and drives it around the city, particularly in Westdyke.