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{{quote|"Popular with redneck lottery winners. And bootleggers."<br>- Official [[Vice City Bureau of Investigation]] file description, GTA Vice City.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/ | title = Vice City Impounded Vehicles | work = [[Rockstar Games]] }} official GTA Vice City website</ref>}}

In [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], the Banshee resembles a ~~1992-1995~~ [[wp:Dodge_Viper#First_generation_SR_.281992.E2.80.931995.29|Dodge Viper RT/10]], with its curvilinear design and dual single-exhaust ports, although the Banshee is narrower in width and has different headlight designs; the GTA San Andreas' rollbar is heightened to match the height of the A-pillar, giving the car a better [[wp:targa top|targa top]] appearance. The Banshee's white racing stripe in GTA III cannot be recolored, while the same stripes on GTA San Andreas and GTA Liberty City Stories renditions may appear in various colors, including those that match the primary body color.

In Grand Theft Auto III, [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], the Banshee resembles a 1992—1995 [[wp:Dodge_Viper#First_generation_SR_.281992.E2.80.931995.29|Dodge Viper RT/10]], with its curvilinear design and dual single-exhaust ports, although the Banshee is narrower in width and has different headlight designs; the GTA San Andreas' rendition has its rollbar heightened to match the height of the A-pillar, giving the car a better [[wp:targa top|targa top]] appearance. The Banshee's white racing stripe in GTA III cannot be recolored, while the same stripes on GTA San Andreas and GTA Liberty City Stories renditions may appear in various colors, including those that match the primary body color.

In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], the Banshee resembles a 1984-1996 [[wp:Chevrolet Corvette C4|Corvette C4]], with a generally angular design, but features dual double-exhaust ports, dual circular headlights and singular pairs of taillights.

In [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]], the Banshee resembles a 1984-1996 [[wp:Chevrolet Corvette C4|Chevrolet Corvette C4]], with a generally angular design, but features dual double-exhaust ports, dual circular headlights, and singular pairs of taillights.

The GTA Advance rendition, which mimics the design of GTA III's Banshee, is also comparable to [[Grand Theft Auto 2~~|GTA 2~~'s]] [[Rumbler]], but is generally sleeker, sports the same single stripe as other Banshees, and comes with a covered top.

The GTA Advance rendition, which mimics the design of GTA III's Banshee, is also comparable to [[Grand Theft Auto 2]]'s [[Rumbler]], but is generally sleeker, sports the same single stripe as other Banshees, and comes with a covered top.

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=== GTA IV — GTA V ===

In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]], the [[Bravado]] Banshee resembles a [[wp:Dodge Viper#Second generation SR (1996–2002)|1996-2002 Dodge Viper Coupe]], but has side exhausts and a shorter roofline resembling a [[wp:Dodge Viper#Third generation ZB (2003-2006)|third]] or [[wp:Dodge Viper#Fourth generation ZB (2008–2010)|fourth generation Dodge Viper]]. The front fascia loosely resembles that of several [http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1082/571857209_ae77d61653.jpg?v=0 Marcos] sports cars and the taillights resemble those of the [[wp:Aston Martin DB9|Aston Martin DB9]]. Unlike the real-life Viper's V10 engine, the HD Universe Banshee has a 300ci (4.91 Liter) twin-turbocharged V8, according to the [[Autoeroticar.com|AutoEroticar]] website, and can be seen in-game if the player inflicts enough damage to cause the hood to come off.

In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]], the [[Bravado]] Banshee resembles a [[wp:Dodge Viper#Second generation SR (1996–2002)|1996-2002 Dodge Viper Coupe]], but has side exhausts and a shorter roofline resembling a [[wp:Dodge Viper#Third generation ZB (2003-2006)|third]] or [[wp:Dodge Viper#Fourth generation ZB (2008–2010)|fourth generation Dodge Viper]]. The front fascia loosely resembles that of several [http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1082/571857209_ae77d61653.jpg?v=0 Marcos] sports cars and the taillights resemble those of the [[wp:Aston Martin DB9|Aston Martin DB9]] and the [[wp:Aston Martin Vanquish#First generation (2001–2007)|2001—2007 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish]]. Unlike the real-life Viper's V10 engine, the HD Universe Banshee has a 300ci (4.91 Liter) twin-turbocharged V8, according to the [[Autoeroticar.com|AutoEroticar]] website, and can be seen in-game if the player inflicts enough damage to cause the hood to come off.

Banshees in GTA IV are present as convertibles with rollbars or hardtops, and may optionally feature more recessed hood vents. Similar to its real-life counterpart, the Banshee bears its own logo, resembling a screaming mouth with fangs (much like the real logo of the Dodge Viper) on the side panels, steering wheel, and upholstery. The standard Bravado logo is used on the front and rear of the car. The Banshee can be seen with an allover paintjob, or with a racing stripe down the middle. Inside, the typical cozy Dodge Viper interior is found with black leather-clad sport seats sporting the Bravado logo.

Banshees in GTA IV and GTA V are present as convertibles with rollbars or hardtops, and may optionally feature more recessed hood vents. Similar to its real-life counterpart, the Banshee bears its own logo, resembling a screaming mouth with fangs (much like the real logo of the Dodge Viper) on the side panels, steering wheel, and upholstery. The standard Bravado logo is used on the front and rear of the car. The Banshee can be seen with an allover paintjob, or with a racing stripe down the middle. Inside, the typical cozy Dodge Viper interior is found with black leather-clad sport seats sporting the Bravado logo.

For whatever reason, the Banshee is not recognized as a sports car by GTA IV, as friends and dates that normally like or dislike sports cars in particular (as opposed to e.g. all expensive cars) will not have the same reaction to a Banshee; this does not appear to have any other effect on gameplay.

In the DS version of [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], the Banshee appears similar to either the [[Phoenix]] or its GTA Vice City rendition~~, while in~~ the PSP and iPhone/iPad Touch versions it resembles its GTA IV rendition more.

In the DS version of [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]], the Banshee appears similar to either the [[Phoenix]] or its GTA Vice City rendition. In the PSP and iPhone/iPad Touch versions, however, the Banshee resembles its GTA IV rendition more.

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Overall, the Banshee is one of the more fun vehicles to drive, and well suited towards high-speed applications such as online multiplayer racing.

The GTA V rendition of the Banshee performs virtually identical to the GTA IV rendition, although the [[Turismo R]] now outbrakes the Banshee.

The GTA V rendition of the Banshee performs virtually identical to the GTA IV rendition, although the [[Turismo R]] now outbrakes the Banshee. Also, the Banshee's top speed without special abilities or upgrades is seemingly low for some reason, capping at 140 mph (225 km/h).

== Variant ==

[[Chan Jaoming]] is depicted in GTA Chinatown Wars to own a modified Banshee, which features a purple body with red stripes, a spoiler, and light purple underglows at night, similar to the modified [[Comet]]. The car is obtainable in two missions: The first is in ''[[Jackin' Chan]]'', when the car is caught in an inferno following a failed attempt by the [[Irish-American Killers|Irish gang]] to kidnap Chan, and the car must be used to transport Chan to safety; the player must fail the mission to obtain the car. The second is during ''[[Clear the Pier]]'', when Chan uses the car as a getaway vehicle. The player can pin the car to a wall and carjack it outright, allowing them to complete the mission while the car is in their possession.

[[Chan Jaoming]] is depicted in GTA Chinatown Wars to own a modified Banshee, which features a purple body with red stripes, a spoiler and light purple underglows at night, similar to the modified [[Comet]]. The car is obtainable in two missions: The first is in ''[[Jackin' Chan]]'', when the car is caught in an inferno following a failed attempt by the [[Irish-American Killers|Irish gang]] to kidnap Chan, and the car must be used to transport Chan to safety; the player must fail the mission to obtain the car. The second is during ''[[Clear the Pier]]'', when Chan uses the car as a getaway vehicle. The player can pin the car to a wall and carjack it outright, allowing them to complete the mission while the car is in their possession.

== Customization in GTA San Andreas ==

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* In the [[Xbox]] and mobile ([[iOS]]/[[Android]]) versions of GTA Vice City, the Banshee features unique [[Vehicle Licence Plates|license plates]] which read '''LEONY''' (a reference to the [[Leone Family]]).

* Due to its ride height, the Banshee in GTA San Andreas is one of a handful of vehicles where the player character kicks the driver/passenger instead of punching or slamming the head of the driver/passenger. However, it actually uses the same animation groups as other sports cars (<ref>Handling.cfg</ref>).

* Unlike the [[Stallion]], top-down [[Windsor]] ~~and~~ [[~~Comet~~]], and similar to the [[Savanna]], [[Blade]], [[Broadway]] and targa-top [[Super GT]], the Banshee in GTA San Andreas does not allow the player to jump in without opening the driver door, despite being a top-down convertible. This is, again, due to the Banshee having the animation groups for the sports cars.

* Unlike the [[Stallion]], top-down [[Windsor]], [[Feltzer]], and Comet, and similar to the [[Savanna]], [[Blade]], [[Broadway]], and targa-top Super GT, the Banshee in GTA San Andreas does not allow the player to jump in without opening the driver door, despite being a top-down convertible. This is, again, due to the Banshee having the animation groups for the sports cars.

* Banshees in GTA IV feature functional rear turn signals but lack frontal turn signals.

* In GTA IV, the Banshee lacks windshield wipers. As a result, the windshield does not appear to have windshield wiper tracks as seen on any other car after accumulating dirt.

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* Easily found at [[Francis International Airport in GTA IV Era|Francis International Airport]] while driving a [[Ripley]]. The player can find a bunch of them at the Airport parking.

* Often spawn around [[Alderney City]] ([[Alderney]]), [[Middle Park]], [[City Hall, Algonquin|City Hall]], [[Castle Gardens]], [[The Exchange]], [[Castle Garden City]] ([[Algonquin]]), and [[Rotterdam Hill]] ([[Broker]]).

* Sometimes spawn around [[Francis International Airport in GTA IV Era|Francis International Airport]] ([[Dukes]]), [[Beachgate]] ([[Broker]]), [[Middle Park East]], [[Hatton Gardens]], [[Lancaster]] and [[Lancet]] ([[Algonquin]])

* Sometimes spawn around [[Francis International Airport in GTA IV Era|Francis International Airport]] ([[Dukes]]), [[Beachgate]] ([[Broker]]), [[Middle Park East]], [[Hatton Gardens]], [[Lancaster]], and [[Lancet]] ([[Algonquin]])

* Occasionally spawn around [[Varsity Heights]], [[Westminster]], [[The Meat Quarter]], [[Suffolk]] ([[Algonquin]]), and [[South Slopes]] ([[Broker]]), [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]].

* Spawn in traffic in [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|GTA IV Multiplayer]].

* In Mikhail Faustin's mission "[[Final Destination]]", Lenny Petrovic will attempt to escape in a Banshee upon fleeing the Guantanamo Avenue train station; if the player can kill Petrovic without destroying the Banshee, he/she can take the car.

* In "[[Meltdown (GTA IV)|Meltdown]]", the player chases [[Luca Silvestri~~|Luca~~]] through the streets of [[Algonquin]] in a Banshee which can be kept afterwards.

* In "[[Meltdown (GTA IV)|Meltdown]]", the player chases [[Luca Silvestri]] through the streets of Algonquin in a Banshee which can be kept afterwards.

* Brucie will ask the player to steal a Banshee which is one of his [[Exotic Exports]] requests. This Banshee has a unique paint job (blue with a white stripe) not found anywhere else in the game.

* Likewise, Stevie will ask the player to steal a Banshee from Middle Park West as part of the [[Stevie's Car Thefts]] side missions. This Banshee has a unique paint job (red-orange with a yellow stripe) not found anywhere else in the game.

* In [[Hossan Ramzy~~|Hossan~~'s]] [[Random Characters|random encounter]], the man whom Hossan and Niko chase drives a ~~grey~~ Banshee with a stripe of a random color.

* In [[Hossan Ramzy]]'s [[Random Characters|random encounter]], the man whom Hossan and Niko chase drives a gray Banshee with a stripe of a random color.

* The Banshee can also be encountered in Brucie's races, but taking it will result in forfeiting the race and a drop in Brucie's "like" percentage.

* Encountered when pursuing [[Shon Kikuchi]] (a [[Most Wanted]] criminal), who drives a Banshee as an escape vehicle. The player can obtain the car by killing the suspect without destroying the car (e.g. shooting the right side of the windscreen).

* Encountered when pursuing Shon Kikuchi (a Most Wanted criminal), who drives a Banshee as an escape vehicle. The player can obtain the car by killing the suspect without destroying the car (e.g. shooting the right side of the windscreen).

* At [[Auto Eroticar]] (occasionally).

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