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Ridiculous! Not only is a made-up fan term being pushed up articles, but it's also completely capitalized to emphasis it's "officialness". Bloody unacceptable.
(Nope, I just checked, this still isn't Wikipedia. Says so right at the top. Fancy that.) |
(Ridiculous! Not only is a made-up fan term being pushed up articles, but it's also completely capitalized to emphasis it's "officialness". Bloody unacceptable.) |
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| rear_image= Sentinel-GTAIII-rear.jpg | | rear_image= Sentinel-GTAIII-rear.jpg | ||
| vehicle_type= Civilian car | | vehicle_type= Civilian car | ||
| body_style= 4-door sedan ( | | body_style= 4-door sedan (GTA III — GTA:VCS)<br>2-door sedan (GTA IV)<br>2-door convertible sports car (GTA V) | ||
| capacity= 4 (GTA III | | capacity= 4 (GTA III — GTA:VCS)<br>2 (GTA IV — GTA V) | ||
| manufacturer= [[Übermacht]] (GTA IV | | manufacturer= [[Übermacht]] (GTA IV — present) | ||
| game_1 = GTA III | | game_1 = GTA III | ||
| game_2 = GTA Vice City | | game_2 = GTA Vice City | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
===GTA III | ===GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories=== | ||
==== Design ==== | ==== Design ==== | ||
Throughout its early appearances, the the Sentinel assumes several designs, all based on various BMW models: | |||
* In GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, it resembles a [[wp:BMW 5 Series (E39)|1996–2003 BMW 5 Series]] sedan (most likely a 528i, based on the power and size); | |||
* In GTA Vice City in GTA Vice City Stories, it is based on a [[wp:BMW 7 Series (E23)|1977–1986 BMW 7 Series]] sedan. The GTA Vice City Stories version was modified further to feature more forward-tilted headlights and grill, and smaller rear light clusters, akin to a [[wp:BMW 6 Series (E24)|1976–1989 BMW 6-series]]; these changes distinguish the car further from GTA Vice City Stories's rendition of its high performance counterpart, the [[Sentinel XS]], which had not received the same degree of changes. | |||
* In GTA San Andreas, the Sentinel is based heavily on the the GTA Vice City rendition, but was modernized and appears more similar to a [[wp:BMW 7 Series (E32)|BMW 7 Series E32]]. | |||
The GTA Advance rendition does not appear to have a clear source of inspiration for its design, but retains its slender 4-door sedan. While the car | The GTA Advance rendition does not appear to have a clear source of inspiration for its design, but retains its slender 4-door sedan. While the car is n ot generally associated with any gang, the GTA Advance rendition is an exception, serving a gang car for an unspecified mafia in the game, taking over the role of the [[Mafia Sentinel]], the mafia variant of the Sentinel. | ||
[[Beta Releases#Grand Theft Auto III|At one point of GTA III's development]], the Sentinel was named the "[[Beamer]]". [[Beamer|A car of this name]] was 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]]. Both prerelease cars can be found in the [[Capital Autos]] website. | [[Beta Releases#Grand Theft Auto III|At one point of GTA III's development]], the Sentinel was named the "[[Beamer]]". [[Beamer|A car of this name]] was 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]]. Both prerelease cars can be found in the [[Capital Autos]] website. | ||
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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, although it suffers from body roll in GTA Liberty City Stories. It comes 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. | 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, although it suffers from body roll in GTA Liberty City Stories. It comes 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 | ===GTA IV=== | ||
==== Design ==== | ==== Design ==== | ||
[[File:Sentinel-GTAIV-front.jpg|thumb|300px|A Sentinel in GTA IV (<small>[[:File:Sentinel-GTAIV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]] | [[File:Sentinel-GTAIV-front.jpg|thumb|300px|A Sentinel in GTA IV (<small>[[:File:Sentinel-GTAIV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]] | ||
The Sentinel in | The Sentinel in GTA IV is manufactured by [[Übermacht]] and is modeled after a [[wp:BMW 3 Series (E46)|1999–2006 BMW 3 Series]] coupe, most likely the [[wp:BMW M3#E46 M3|2001–2006 M3]], considering the bumper design. The taillights seem to be inspired by the [[wp:BMW 3 Series (E36)|older 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 (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". | 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". | ||
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[[File:Ubermacht-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|thumb|300px|A Sentinel seen in the first trailer for GTA V (<small>[[:File:Sentinel-GTAV-rear.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]] | [[File:Ubermacht-GTAV-prerelease.jpg|thumb|300px|A Sentinel seen in the first trailer for GTA V (<small>[[:File:Sentinel-GTAV-rear.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]] | ||
The Sentinel (still manufactured by Übermacht) is redesigned for | The Sentinel (still manufactured by Übermacht) is redesigned for GTA V to resemble a [[wp:BMW 3 Series (E90)|2005 BMW 3-Series E93]] and have convertible and hardtop variants<!--See sports car in backdrop at 0:35 of trailer 2-->. While the car was first featured in the first trailer for the game, the car's name was not revealed until its rear "SENTINEL" badge was featured in the second trailer. | ||
==Customization in GTA San Andreas== | ==Customization in GTA San Andreas== | ||
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;GTA Liberty City Stories | ;GTA Liberty City Stories | ||
* [[Harwood]], [[Portland]]; spawns inside the [[Capital Autos]] showroom after completing three levels of [[Car Salesman]]. | *[[Harwood]], [[Portland]]; spawns inside the [[Capital Autos]] showroom after completing three levels of [[Car Salesman]]. | ||
*[[Big Shot Casino]] parking lot, [[Torrington]], [[Staunton Island]]. | *[[Big Shot Casino]] parking lot, [[Torrington]], [[Staunton Island]]. | ||
*[[Francis International Airport]] parking lot, Shoreside Vale. | *[[Francis International Airport]] parking lot, Shoreside Vale. | ||
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;GTA IV | ;GTA IV | ||
* '''Regular Sentinel''' | |||
*Spawns around [[The Exchange]], [[Middle Park]], [[The Triangle]] and [[Little Italy]] in Algonquin. | ** Spawns around [[The Exchange]], [[Middle Park]], [[The Triangle]] and [[Little Italy]] in Algonquin. | ||
*Spawn around [[Westdyke]], [[Alderney]]. | ** Spawn around [[Westdyke]], [[Alderney]]. | ||
*Spawn around [[Hove Beach]], [[Outlook]], and [[Downtown Broker|Downtown]] in [[Broker]]. | ** Spawn around [[Hove Beach]], [[Outlook]], and [[Downtown Broker|Downtown]] in [[Broker]]. | ||
*Spawns in the parking lot next to the control tower at [[Francis International Airport in GTA IV Era|Francis International Airport]] in [[Dukes]]. | ** Spawns in the parking lot next to the control tower at [[Francis International Airport in GTA IV Era|Francis International Airport]] in [[Dukes]]. | ||
*Found behind the Laundromat in [[Hove Beach]], Broker, after the mission [[Hung Out to Dry]] for [[Vladimir Glebov]]. It can be found here after the mission is completed. | ** Found behind the Laundromat in [[Hove Beach]], Broker, after the mission [[Hung Out to Dry]] for [[Vladimir Glebov]]. It can be found here after the mission is completed. | ||
* '''Sentinel "XS"''' | |||
* The Sentinel XS will appear in all the places where the standard Sentinel does, but is significantly rarer. | ** The Sentinel XS will appear in all the places where the standard Sentinel does, but is significantly rarer. | ||
* Appears more commonly if the player is driving a [[Sultan RS]]. | ** Appears more commonly if the player is driving a [[Sultan RS]]. | ||
* As it serves as a gang car for the Mafia, the Sentinel XS will often appear in [[Little Italy]], [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]] and [[Westdyke]]. | ** As it serves as a gang car for the Mafia, the Sentinel XS will often appear in [[Little Italy]], [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]] and [[Westdyke]]. | ||
* Seen driven by [[Ancelotti Family|Ancelotti Members]] in [[She's a Keeper]]; however, you must stay in your [[Vincent|Car]] to avoid mission failure. | ** Seen driven by [[Ancelotti Family|Ancelotti Members]] in [[She's a Keeper]]; however, you must stay in your [[Vincent|Car]] to avoid mission failure. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||