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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Beta Releases#Grand Theft Auto III|Prior to the release of GTA III]], the Sentinel was named the "'''[[Beamer]]'''", after the common nickname for BMW cars (although the actual nickname is spelled "Bimmer"). [[Beamer|A car of this name]] previously featured in [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], and was also based on a BMW. Meanwhile, a "Sentinal" was also in the process of development, appearing as a modern, rounded car that would go on to become the [[Kuruma]], implying the "Sentinal" name was simply transferred from the Kuruma to the Sentinel during development. Both beta cars can be found in the [[Capital Autos]] website.
* [[Beta Releases#Grand Theft Auto III|Prior to the release of GTA III]], the Sentinel was named the "'''[[Beamer]]'''", after the common nickname for BMW cars. [[Beamer|A car of this name]] previously featured in [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], and was also based on a BMW. Meanwhile, a "Sentinal" was also in the process of development, appearing as a modern, rounded car that would go on to become the [[Kuruma]], implying the "Sentinal" name was simply transferred from the Kuruma to the Sentinel during development. Both beta cars can be found in the [[Capital Autos]] website.
* The Sentinel plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
* The Sentinel plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
** [[Bounce FM]] or [[SF-UR]] in GTA San Andreas.
** [[Bounce FM]] or [[SF-UR]] in GTA San Andreas.

Revision as of 00:18, 14 October 2009

A Sentinel in GTA III (Rear quarter view).

The Sentinel is a luxury sedan introduced in Grand Theft Auto III. Originally appearing as a four-door car, the Sentinel assumes the design of a two-door coupe in Grand Theft Auto IV.

To date, the Sentinel has appeared in the following games:

Design

GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories

The Sentinel resembles a 1996-2003 BMW 5 Series sedan (specifically the 528i) in GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories. In GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, it resembles a BMW 7 Series E23, and in GTA San Andreas, it resembles a BMW 7 Series E32.

GTA IV

The Sentinel in GTA IV is manufactured by Übermacht and is modeled after the BMW 3 Series E46 coupe, most likely the 2001-2006 M3, considering the bumper design. The tail lights seem to be inspired by the older E36 3 Series.

After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Sentinel fetching $2,500.

Performance

GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories

With a V6 engine in all its appearances between GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories, the Sentinel has a good top speed and acceleration. The car handles well, with good drifting properties, although its rear-drive layout sometimes leads to oversteer and tailspins; these problems are more apparent in the GTA San Andreas rendition, due to its different weight distribution and softer suspension. In GTA San Andreas, the Sentinel's top speed of 163km/h makes it the second fastest four-door car in the game.

GTA IV

The GTA IV Sentinel, now a modern sports coupe, reaches a top speed of 192mph - not far from the fastest vehicles in the game. It has above-average acceleration, reaching 60mph in 6.5 seconds, and reaching its top speed fairly quickly as well. The Sentinel's suspension is rather soft, and it tends to roll when going around tight bends at high speed; the rear of the car also tends to bounce about when travelling on uneven roads. Its handling is above average, but at high speeds, it loses a lot of grip and easily spins out of control. Nonetheless, it is arguably the best choice in the Modern category in multiplayer racing.

Locations

Sentinels are generally found throughout the business districts of all the cities; some can be seen driving in the suburbs and wealthy parts of town as well.

GTA III

GTA Vice City

  • In the mission Hit The Courier, the main target is driving a unique black Sentinel. Its doors are locked, however the player can snipe the driver to obtain it.
  • Can always be found at Sunshine Autos, whether the player owns the business or not.

GTA San Andreas

GTA Liberty City Stories

GTA Vice City Stories

GTA IV

Modifications (GTA San Andreas)

  • Color (exterior)
  • Exhaust (four varieties)
  • Spoilers (four varieties)
  • Wheels (ten varieties)
  • Nitro (all)
  • Bass Boost
  • Hydraulics

Prominent appearances

In GTA Vice City, a unique black Sentinel is the target's getaway vehicle in the mission Hit The Courier. In GTA San Andreas, the Sentinel is used during the mission Mountain Cloud Boys, to aid Wu Zi Mu in a series of drive-by shootings against enemy gang members. Kent Paul is also seen driving a dark blue Sentinel to the airport in the GTA San Andreas mission Saint Mark's Bistro. Also in GTA San Andreas, Sentinels are used as cover in the mission Green Sabre, when the GSF members, CJ and Sweet must resist the onslaught of the Ballas under the Mulholland Intersection

Trivia

  • Prior to the release of GTA III, the Sentinel was named the "Beamer", after the common nickname for BMW cars. A car of this name previously featured in Grand Theft Auto 2, and was also based on a BMW. Meanwhile, a "Sentinal" was also in the process of development, appearing as a modern, rounded car that would go on to become the Kuruma, implying the "Sentinal" name was simply transferred from the Kuruma to the Sentinel during development. Both beta cars can be found in the Capital Autos website.
  • The Sentinel plays the following radio stations by default when entered:

Gallery

See also

  • Mafia Sentinel, a variant of the Sentinel from GTA III, also known as the Leone Sentinel in GTA Liberty City Stories.
  • Sentinel XS, a sportier variant of the Sentinel, comparable to the Mafia Sentinel.
  • Oracle, GTA IV's continuation of the Sentinel's previous four-door BMW luxury sedan style.
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