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The Sentinel in GTA IV is manufactured by [[Übermacht]] and is modeled after the [[wp:BMW 3 Series (E46)|BMW 3 Series E46]] coupe, most likely the [[wp:BMW M3#E46 M3|2001-2006 M3]], considering the bumper design. The tail lights seem to be inspired by the older [[wp:BMW 3 Series (E36)|E36 3 Series]]. | The Sentinel in GTA IV is manufactured by [[Übermacht]] and is modeled after the [[wp:BMW 3 Series (E46)|BMW 3 Series E46]] coupe, most likely the [[wp:BMW M3#E46 M3|2001-2006 M3]], considering the bumper design. The tail lights seem to be inspired by the older [[wp:BMW 3 Series (E36)|E36 3 Series]]. | ||
Also visible are minuscule STD badges in front of the doors, near the sideskirts and front wheel wells. STD stands for "Sentinel Tuning Division", likely a play on Subaru's STi marque and BMW's in-house tuning division, BMW M, but also a reference to the acronym for "sexually transmitted disease". | Also visible are minuscule STD badges in front of the doors, near the sideskirts and front wheel wells. STD stands for "Sentinel Tuning Division", likely a play on Subaru's STi marque (odd because this vehicle, or the [[#Sentinel "XS"]], does not at all resemble a Subaru) and BMW's in-house tuning division, BMW M, but also a reference to the acronym for "sexually transmitted disease". | ||
==== Performance ==== | ==== Performance ==== | ||
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* The [[Sentinel XS]], a sportier variant of the Sentinel, which comparable to the Mafia Sentinel as it also shares the same set of modifications. | * The [[Sentinel XS]], a sportier variant of the Sentinel, which comparable to the Mafia Sentinel as it also shares the same set of modifications. | ||
=== | === Sentinel "XS" === | ||
[[Image:Sentinel-GTA4-XS-front.jpg|thumb|275px|right|An "XS" Sentinel in GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Sentinel-GTA4-XS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]] | [[Image:Sentinel-GTA4-XS-front.jpg|thumb|275px|right|An "XS" Sentinel in GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Sentinel-GTA4-XS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]] | ||
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Like preceding Sentinel XS', the car sports several noticeable modifications, and exists seemingly as a nod to the [[Mafia Sentinel]] from [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]] — serving as one of two cars (the other being the [[PMP 600]]) that are usually driven by members of the [[The Commission|local Mafia]]. | Like preceding Sentinel XS', the car sports several noticeable modifications, and exists seemingly as a nod to the [[Mafia Sentinel]] from [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]] — serving as one of two cars (the other being the [[PMP 600]]) that are usually driven by members of the [[The Commission|local Mafia]]. | ||
Its visual differences include its "XS" badging, a hood-mounted air scoop and air vents, and a rear spoiler sporting "STD" decals | Its visual differences include its "XS" badging, a hood-mounted air scoop and air vents, and a rear spoiler sporting "STD" decals, emulating the [[wp:BMW M3#M3 CSL|BMW M3 CSL]]. The Sentinel handles with more rigidly as its suspension has been hardened, allowing the car to corner sharper and drift more easily compared to a regular Sentinel. | ||
The Sentinel handles with more rigidly as its suspension has been hardened, allowing the car to corner sharper and drift more easily compared to a regular Sentinel. | |||
== Prominent appearances in missions == | == Prominent appearances in missions == | ||
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[[Image:Sentinel-GTA4-Stevie-front.jpg|thumb|275px|The Sentinel requested in [[Stevie's Car Thefts]] in GTA IV.]] | [[Image:Sentinel-GTA4-Stevie-front.jpg|thumb|275px|The Sentinel requested in [[Stevie's Car Thefts]] in GTA IV.]] | ||
In GTA IV, a Sentinel is requested as part of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], appearing with a uniquely candy blue and black body color, similar to that of the [[# | In GTA IV, a Sentinel is requested as part of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], appearing with a uniquely candy blue and black body color, similar to that of the [[#Sentinel "XS"|"XS" Sentinel]]. As a new Sentinel will respawn at the same spot until the player delivers one to [[S&M Auto Sales]], the player can save one at their safehouse before delivering another. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||