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In GTA 1 | === GTA 1 — GTA 2 === | ||
In GTA 1, the Stinger based on the 1968-1972 [[Wikipedia:Chevrolet Corvette C3|Chevrolet Corvette]] (the name is a reference to the Corvette Stingray). In GTA 2 it's based on the [[wp:Chevrolet Corvette C2|1963 Corvette]] Split-Window. It can only be found in the Industrial District of [[Anywhere City]], and gives the [[ElectroFingers]] power-up when crushed. Both iterations of handle great, respond well, and stick to the road. | |||
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=== GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories === | |||
In GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, the Stinger appears in hard-top and convertible form. Its performance is better than most vehicles, but is the least powerful of all the 2-door sports cars, with little tendency to drift. Its Yakuza variant, the [[Yakuza Stinger]], handles better and is all-wheel-drive, as opposed to the stock cars, which are rear-drive. The Stinger in both games resembles a [[wp:Porsche Boxster|Porsche Boxster]] or a [[wp:Toyota MR2|Toyota MR2 Spyder]]. | In GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, the Stinger appears in hard-top and convertible form. Its performance is better than most vehicles, but is the least powerful of all the 2-door sports cars, with little tendency to drift. Its Yakuza variant, the [[Yakuza Stinger]], handles better and is all-wheel-drive, as opposed to the stock cars, which are rear-drive. The Stinger in both games resembles a [[wp:Porsche Boxster|Porsche Boxster]] or a [[wp:Toyota MR2|Toyota MR2 Spyder]]. | ||
In GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, it resembles a 1968-1973 [[wp:Ferrari Daytona|Ferrari Daytona]] Spyder, an apparent homage to [http://www.autofiends.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/ferraridaytona.jpg Sonny Crockett's Ferrari Daytona Spyder replica], yet another one of Vice City's references to Miami Vice. | In GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, it resembles a 1968-1973 [[wp:Ferrari Daytona|Ferrari Daytona]] Spyder, an apparent homage to [http://www.autofiends.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/ferraridaytona.jpg Sonny Crockett's Ferrari Daytona Spyder replica], yet another one of Vice City's references to Miami Vice. | ||
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Image:Stinger (GTA3) (front).jpg|A Stinger in GTA III (<small>[[:Image:Stinger (GTA3) (rear).jpg|Rear quarter view, top down]]</small>). | |||
Image:Stinger (GTAVC) (front).jpg|A Stinger in GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:Stinger (GTAVC) (rear).jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | Image:Stinger (GTAVC) (front).jpg|A Stinger in GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:Stinger (GTAVC) (rear).jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | ||
Image:StingerLCS.jpg|A Stinger in GTA Liberty City Stories. | |||
Image:Stinger (GTAVCS) (front).jpg|A Stinger in GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Stinger (GTAVCS) (rear).jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | Image:Stinger (GTAVCS) (front).jpg|A Stinger in GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Stinger (GTAVCS) (rear).jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | ||
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Revision as of 20:33, 24 October 2009
The Stinger is a sports car which originally debuted in the original Grand Theft Auto, and recurred in the form of different designs. To date, the Stinger has appeared in the following game:
- Grand Theft Auto 1
- Grand Theft Auto 2
- Grand Theft Auto III
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
Description
GTA 1 — GTA 2
In GTA 1, the Stinger based on the 1968-1972 Chevrolet Corvette (the name is a reference to the Corvette Stingray). In GTA 2 it's based on the 1963 Corvette Split-Window. It can only be found in the Industrial District of Anywhere City, and gives the ElectroFingers power-up when crushed. Both iterations of handle great, respond well, and stick to the road.
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A Stinger in GTA 1.
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A Stinger in GTA 2 (In-game with lights).
GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories
In GTA III and GTA Liberty City Stories, the Stinger appears in hard-top and convertible form. Its performance is better than most vehicles, but is the least powerful of all the 2-door sports cars, with little tendency to drift. Its Yakuza variant, the Yakuza Stinger, handles better and is all-wheel-drive, as opposed to the stock cars, which are rear-drive. The Stinger in both games resembles a Porsche Boxster or a Toyota MR2 Spyder.
In GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, it resembles a 1968-1973 Ferrari Daytona Spyder, an apparent homage to Sonny Crockett's Ferrari Daytona Spyder replica, yet another one of Vice City's references to Miami Vice.
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A Stinger in GTA III (Rear quarter view, top down).
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A Stinger in GTA Vice City (Rear quarter view).
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A Stinger in GTA Liberty City Stories.
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A Stinger in GTA Vice City Stories (Rear quarter view).
Locations
- GTA 1
- Appears in traffic in all three cities: Liberty City in GTA 1, San Andreas and Vice City.
- GTA 2
- Only appears in traffic in the Residential District.
- GTA III
- Parked by a mansion garage in Cedar Grove, Shoreside Vale.
- GTA Liberty City Stories
- No spawn points but it can be seen driven around Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale when the player is driving a sports car.
- GTA Vice City Stories
- Spawns at a parking space in Downtown near the police station.
- Parked in the InterGlobal Films studio in Prawn Island.
- Spawns in Ocean Drive, along a row of parked cars in Ocean Beach.
- Parked by a mansion in Starfish Island.
- Behind the Malibu Club on the beach island.
Trivia
The GTA Vice City rendition of the Stinger made an appearance in Manhunt 2.
See also
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