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== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== Design === | === Design === | ||
The truck has styling very reminiscent of the [http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/autoshows/naias2003/ford/lightning1.html third generation] [[wikipedia:Ford Lightning|Ford SVT Lightning concept]], most noticeably in the front bumper, grille (in shape, not including the split grille), hood, and back end; the color varieties it appears in are like most modern [[wikipedia:Ford F150|Ford F-150s]] though. It has a Chevy-like, horizontally-split grille and headlights that are similar to the [[wp:Chevrolet Avalanche#2007 - present|2007 Chevrolet Avalanche]]. The Supercharged 5.7L V8 engine, is also similar to the Lightning concept but with a larger displacement V8 (the Lightning had a 5.4L V8). | The truck has styling very reminiscent of the [http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/autoshows/naias2003/ford/lightning1.html third generation] [[wikipedia:Ford Lightning|Ford SVT Lightning concept]], most noticeably in the front bumper, grille (in shape, not including the split grille), hood, and back end; the color varieties it appears in are like most modern [[wikipedia:Ford F150|Ford F-150s]] though. It has a Chevy-like, horizontally-split grille and headlights that are similar to the [[wp:Chevrolet Avalanche#2007 - present|2007 Chevrolet Avalanche]]. The Supercharged 5.7L V8 engine, is also similar to the Lightning concept but with a larger displacement V8 (the Lightning had a 5.4L V8). The Contender comes with a variety of bed modifications, including one that makes it look more like a Chevy Avalanche. | ||
The Contender comes with a variety of bed modifications, including one that makes it look more like a Chevy Avalanche | |||
=== Performance === | === Performance === | ||
Despite having a Supercharged engine, it's acceleration and top speed are unimpressive, and can be equally matched by the [[Bobcat]] but the top speed is higher. | Despite having a Supercharged engine, it's acceleration and top speed are unimpressive, and can be equally matched by the [[Bobcat]] but the top speed is higher. On the bright side though, the contender is impressively durable with collisions and gunfire, making it a good choice for police getaways. And with enough skill, some eye-catching drifts can be carried out with enough speed. | ||
== Variants == | == Variants == | ||
[[Image:Contender-GTA4-Supercharge-front.jpg|right|thumb|275px|A Supercharged variant, driven by the McReary Mob.]] | [[Image:Contender-GTA4-Supercharge-front.jpg|right|thumb|275px|A Supercharged variant, driven by the McReary Mob.]] | ||
A green "Supercharge" Contender is driven by the [[McReary Mob]] that can be found in [[Steinway]]. It has huge | A green "Supercharge" Contender is driven by the [[McReary Mob]] that can be found in [[Steinway]]. It has huge chrome bull bars, four vapid lights atop of chrome anti-roll bed bars, and adorns a special green color. Its speed and acceleration has increased a very small amount from the supercharger being added. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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* The Contender doesn't have any white reverse lights, or any number plates. | * The Contender doesn't have any white reverse lights, or any number plates. | ||
* The default radio station in the Contender is [[Liberty Rock Radio 97.8]]. | * The default radio station in the Contender is [[Liberty Rock Radio 97.8]]. | ||
* During the mission [[Hostile Negotiation]], the Contender can be found parked outside the warehouse after Niko rescues Roman even though it wasn't there at the start of the mission. | |||
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