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The Dukes is the quintessential American muscle car: aggressive 1970s styling, a large engine, and a low, roaring exhaust note. It appears to be chiefly modeled after the [[wp:Dodge Charger (B-body)#1968-1970|1968–1970 Dodge Charger]]; the front bumper appears based on a [[wp:Pontiac LeMans#1964-1969|1968 Pontiac LeMans]] (and less likely the [[wp:Pontiac GTO#Second generation|1968/1969 Pontiac GTO]] since it is done in chrome) but the middle does not bulge as much; the taillights resemble those of a '69 Pontiac GTO. The backs of the rear fenders appear to modeled on those of the [[wp:Pontiac GTO#First generation|'64 Pontiac GTO]]/'64 LeMans, or possibly the [[wp:Dodge Charger (B-body)#1966-1967|'66/'67 Charger]]. Overall, it looks much like a 1969 Dodge Charger (thanks to the split grille) and the name most likely refers to TV show, ''[[wp:The Dukes of Hazzard|The Dukes of Hazzard]]'', which features a 1969 Dodge Charger. | The Dukes is the quintessential American muscle car: aggressive 1970s styling, a large engine, and a low, roaring exhaust note. It appears to be chiefly modeled after the [[wp:Dodge Charger (B-body)#1968-1970|1968–1970 Dodge Charger]]; the front bumper appears based on a [[wp:Pontiac LeMans#1964-1969|1968 Pontiac LeMans]] (and less likely the [[wp:Pontiac GTO#Second generation|1968/1969 Pontiac GTO]] since it is done in chrome) but the middle does not bulge as much; the taillights resemble those of a '69 Pontiac GTO. The backs of the rear fenders appear to modeled on those of the [[wp:Pontiac GTO#First generation|'64 Pontiac GTO]]/'64 LeMans, or possibly the [[wp:Dodge Charger (B-body)#1966-1967|'66/'67 Charger]]. Overall, it looks much like a 1969 Dodge Charger (thanks to the split grille) and the name most likely refers to TV show, ''[[wp:The Dukes of Hazzard|The Dukes of Hazzard]]'', which features a 1969 Dodge Charger. | ||
Dukes' are found with either a small hood scoop, a hood bulge with the words "supercharged" written on it, or a large roots-type supercharger/blower with a bug catcher, all with "750 HP" written on each side - referring to its powerful 750 bhp V8. In addition, a Dukes may also be found with a small rear spoiler on the | Dukes' are found with either a small hood scoop, a hood bulge with the words "supercharged" written on it, or a large roots-type supercharger/blower with a bug catcher, all with "750 HP" written on each side - referring to its powerful 750 bhp V8. In addition, a Dukes may also be found with a small rear spoiler on the trunk and/or louvers on the rear window. As a possible parody of Dodge's Super Bee, a "Highway Reaper" decal, found on the rear quarter panels, is also present on any version of the Dukes with a bug catcher. Any Dukes with a bug catcher also has a chin spoiler mounted under the front bumper, [nonfunctional] hood pins, and wire mesh covers over the headlight configurations (making it look way more related to the 1969 Dodge Charger. All Dukes appear with side exhaust pipes. One interesting color it shows up in is orange (a further reference to ''The Dukes of Hazzard'') with black chrome. | ||
The GTA Chinatown rendition is very similar to that of GTA IV, but varies in the manner in which they appear. Like in GTA IV, the game features two variants; however, they consist of a regular Dukes, which commonly appears all over the city, and a [[Spanish Lords]] Dukes, which is most distinguishable by its hood blower (see [[#Variants]]). | The GTA Chinatown rendition is very similar to that of GTA IV, but varies in the manner in which they appear. Like in GTA IV, the game features two variants; however, they consist of a regular Dukes, which commonly appears all over the city, and a [[Spanish Lords]] Dukes, which is most distinguishable by its hood blower and neon underglow (see [[#Variants]]). | ||
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== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
In GTA IV, a regular Dukes is requested as part of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], appearing across the intersection from [[Modo]] in [[East Holland]], [[Algonquin]] with a uniquely bright red body with dark metallic red trims. As a new Dukes 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. | In GTA IV, a regular Dukes is requested as part of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], appearing across the intersection from [[Modo]] in [[East Holland]], [[Algonquin]] with a uniquely bright red body with dark metallic red trims. As a new Dukes 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. | ||
In GTA Chinatown Wars, a [[Spanish Lords]] "gang" variant of the car exists as a derivative of GTA Chinatown Wars' Dukes, featuring a yellow body with red undersides, an engine blower, and red neon underglows that light up at night. The gang variant also sports slightly improved speed, and superior handling and braking. | In GTA Chinatown Wars, a [[Spanish Lords]] "gang" variant of the car exists as a derivative of GTA Chinatown Wars' Dukes, featuring a yellow body with red undersides, an engine blower, and red neon underglows that light up at night. The gang variant also sports slightly improved speed, and superior handling and braking. | ||