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[[File:Vapid-GTAIV-logo.png|right|[[Vapid]]]]
[[File:Vapid-GTAIV-logo.png|right|[[Vapid]]]]
[[Vapid]] is an American automotive company in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. It is primarily based on [[wp:Ford Motor Company|Ford Motor Company]], although some of its models resemble some of those made by Chevrolet, Dodge, Land Rover, and even the International Harvester/Navistar International. In parody of Ford's famous blue oval badge, Vapid's logo is a red oval. The word 'vapid' means 'dull' but also sounds similar to 'rapid,' a possible motivation for the use of the name. Vapid is one of the biggest car manufacturers in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], along with [[Declasse]].


For at least the duration of the [[Minivan|Minivan's]] production, Vapid maintained a relationship with [[Schyster]], which is based on [[wp:Chrysler|Chrysler]]. Schyster's [[Cabby]] taxicab appears to be a re-badged Vapid Minivan and features a "Limited Vapid Design" badge.
The '''Vapid Motor Company''' is an American automobile manufacturer present in the [[HD Universe]]. It is primarily based on [[wp:Ford Motor Company|Ford Motor Company]], although some of its models resemble some of those made by Chevrolet, Dodge, Land Rover, and even the International Harvester/Navistar International. In parody of Ford's famous blue oval badge, Vapid's logo is a red oval. The word 'vapid' means 'dull' but also sounds similar to 'rapid,' a possible motivation for the use of the name. Vapid is one of the biggest car manufacturers in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], along with [[Declasse]].


Vapid signage can be seen in the background of a pre-release screenshot for [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. This indicates the possibility of a Vapid dealership in the game. Additionally, a new Vapid-branded police car and a heavy duty crew cab pickup truck are slated to appear in Grand Theft Auto V.
For at least the duration of the [[Minivan|Minivan's]] production, Vapid maintained a relationship with [[Schyster]], which is based on [[wp:Chrysler|Chrysler]]. Schyster's [[Cabby]] taxicab appears to be a re-badged Vapid Minivan and features a "Limited Vapid Design" badge.  


==Events of the HD Universe==
In [[Grand Theft Auto V]], [[Lester Crest]] tells [[Franklin Clinton]] that a venture capitalist named [[Isaac Penny]] intends to buy a controlling stake in the Vapid Motor Company, intending to lay off several thousand employees. Lester reveals that Penny is a "spendthrift" billionaire, taking the same bus every day to and from work. Franklin uses this information to find and [[The Bus Assassination|assassinate]] Penny. After Penny's intended acquisition falls through, Vapid's stock price falls temporary before recovering.
 
==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
{| class="wikitable sortable"  border="1"
{| class="wikitable sortable"  border="1"
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| [[Bobcat]]
| [[Bobcat]]
| Pickup Truck
| Pickup Truck
| [[wp:Chevrolet_C/K#1973-1987|1981-1987 Chevrolet C/K]]
| [[wp:Ford_F-Series#1980-1986|1982-1986 Ford F-Series]] stepside truck
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
|
|  
* [[Bobcat XL]]
|-
|-
| [[Bullet GT]]
| [[Bullet GT]]
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| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| No
| Yes<ref name="Util_Truck">Seen only as the light duty [[Utility Truck]] in GTA V.</ref>
|
|  
*[[Utility Truck]] (Light Duty)
|-
|-
| [[Dominator]]
| [[Dominator]]
| Sports Car
| Muscle Car
| [[wp:Ford_Mustang_(fifth_generation)#2010_model_year_update|2010-2014 Ford Mustang]]
| [[wp:Ford_Mustang_(fifth_generation)#2010_model_year_update|2010-2014 Ford Mustang]]
| No
| No
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|
|-
|-
| [[Hellenbach]]<ref name="CW">Car appears in [[Chinatown Wars]] in GTA IV era.</ref>
| [[Hellenbach]]<ref name="CW">Car appears in [[Chinatown Wars]] in the GTA IV era.</ref>
| Muscle Car
| Muscle Car
| [[wp:Shelby Mustang GT500|2006-present Shelby Mustang GT500]]
| [[wp:Shelby Mustang GT500|2006-present Shelby Mustang GT500]]
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| [[Huntley Sport]]
| [[Huntley Sport]]
| SUV
| SUV
| [[wp:Range Rover Sport|2006-present Range Rover Sport]]
| [[wp:Range Rover Sport|2006-2013 Range Rover Sport]]
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| [[Cabby]]<ref name="rebadge">Cabby is rebadged as a [[Schyster]] vehicle.</ref>
|  
* [[Cabby]]<ref name="rebadge">Cabby is rebadged as a [[Schyster]] vehicle.</ref>
|-
|-
| [[Peyote]]
| [[Peyote]]
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|
|-
|-
| [[Sandking]]
| [[Sadler]]
| Pickup Truck
| Pickup Truck
| [[wp:Ford Super Duty|2008-2010 Ford F-250]]
| [[wp:Ford Super Duty|2008-2010 Ford F-250]]
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| Yes
| Yes
|
|
* SWB (extended cab)
* [[Sandking SWB]]
* XL (crew cab)
* [[Sandking XL]]
* [[The Liberator]]
|-
|-
| [[Stanier]]<ref name="GTA V">Consumer variant name revealed in GTA V.</ref>
| [[Stanier]]<ref name="GTA V">Consumer variant name revealed in GTA V.</ref>
| Sedan
| Sedan
| [[wp:Ford Crown Victoria|1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria]]
| [[wp:Ford Crown Victoria|1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria]]<br />[[wp:Ford Crown Victoria|1998-2011 Ford Crown Victoria]] (GTA V, police and taxi variants)
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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* [[NOOSE Cruiser]]
* [[NOOSE Cruiser]]
* [[Police Cruiser]]
* [[Police Cruiser]]
* [[Sheriff Cruiser]]
* [[Taxi]]
* [[Taxi]]
* [[Unmarked Cruiser]]
|-
|-
| [[Slamvan]]
| [[Slamvan]]
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| Yes
| Yes
|
|
* [[Grass Roots - Trevor|Clown Van]]
|-
|-
| [[Steed]]
| [[Steed]]
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| [[Uranus]]
| [[Uranus]]
| Sports Coupe
| Sports Coupe
| [[wp:Ford Mustang (third generation)|1985/1986 Ford Mustang]]
| [[wp:Ford Mustang (third generation)|1985-1986 Ford Mustang]] hatchback
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
| Yes
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|
|-
|-
| Unnamed Police Cruiser
| Sedan
| [[wp:Ford_Taurus_(sixth_generation)#Police_Interceptor_Sedan|2012-Present Ford Taurus Police Interceptor]]
| No
| No
| No
| Yes
|
|}
|}


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[[Category:Vehicle Brands]]
[[Category:Vehicle Brands]]
[[Category:Vehicles]]
[[Category:Vehicles]]
[[Category:Businesses in GTA IV]]
[[Category:Businesses in The Lost and Damned]]
[[Category:Businesses in The Ballad of Gay Tony]]
[[Category:Businesses in GTA Chinatown Wars]]
[[Category:Businesses in GTA V]]
[[Category:Businesses in Los Santos in GTA V]]

Revision as of 21:27, 30 March 2015

Vapid
Vapid

The Vapid Motor Company is an American automobile manufacturer present in the HD Universe. It is primarily based on Ford Motor Company, although some of its models resemble some of those made by Chevrolet, Dodge, Land Rover, and even the International Harvester/Navistar International. In parody of Ford's famous blue oval badge, Vapid's logo is a red oval. The word 'vapid' means 'dull' but also sounds similar to 'rapid,' a possible motivation for the use of the name. Vapid is one of the biggest car manufacturers in Grand Theft Auto IV, along with Declasse.

For at least the duration of the Minivan's production, Vapid maintained a relationship with Schyster, which is based on Chrysler. Schyster's Cabby taxicab appears to be a re-badged Vapid Minivan and features a "Limited Vapid Design" badge.

Events of the HD Universe

In Grand Theft Auto V, Lester Crest tells Franklin Clinton that a venture capitalist named Isaac Penny intends to buy a controlling stake in the Vapid Motor Company, intending to lay off several thousand employees. Lester reveals that Penny is a "spendthrift" billionaire, taking the same bus every day to and from work. Franklin uses this information to find and assassinate Penny. After Penny's intended acquisition falls through, Vapid's stock price falls temporary before recovering.

Vehicles

Vehicle Style Based on Appears in Variants
GTA IV TLAD TBOGT GTA V
Benson Commercial Truck 1989-2001 International 4000 series bottler truck Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bobcat Pickup Truck 1982-1986 Ford F-Series stepside truck Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bullet GT Supercar 2003-2006 Ford GT No No Yes Yes
Contender Pickup Truck third generation Ford SVT Lightning concept Yes Yes Yes Yes[1]
Dominator Muscle Car 2010-2014 Ford Mustang No No No Yes
Fortune Coupe 1989-1993 Ford Thunderbird Yes Yes Yes No
Hellenbach[2] Muscle Car 2006-present Shelby Mustang GT500 No No No No
Huntley Sport SUV 2006-2013 Range Rover Sport Yes Yes Yes No
Minivan Minivan/MPV 2001-2007 Dodge Caravan Yes Yes Yes Yes
Peyote Coupe 1955-1957 Ford Thunderbird Yes Yes Yes Yes
Radius Crossover SUV 2011-2014 Ford Edge No No No Yes
Sadler Pickup Truck 2008-2010 Ford F-250 No No No Yes
Stanier[4] Sedan 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria
1998-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (GTA V, police and taxi variants)
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Slamvan Van 1953-1956 Ford F-Series panel van No Yes Yes [5] No
Speedo Van 2003-present Chevrolet Express Yes Yes Yes Yes
Steed Commercial Truck 1992-1996 Ford Econoline stripped chassis delivery truck Yes Yes Yes No
Tow Truck Pickup Truck 1953-1956 Ford F-Series refitted for use as a tow truck No Yes No Yes
Uranus Sports Coupe 1985-1986 Ford Mustang hatchback Yes Yes Yes No
Yankee Commercial Truck 1980s International Harvester S-Series Yes Yes Yes No
Unnamed Police Cruiser Sedan 2012-Present Ford Taurus Police Interceptor No No No Yes

Notes

  1. Seen only as the light duty Utility Truck in GTA V.
  2. Car appears in Chinatown Wars in the GTA IV era.
  3. Cabby is rebadged as a Schyster vehicle.
  4. Consumer variant name revealed in GTA V.
  5. Vehicle appears in Frosting on the Cake, but is otherwise unobtainable.