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| vehicle_type = Civilian car (GTA San Andreas)<br>Civilian watercraft (The Ballad of Gay Tony) | | vehicle_type = Civilian car (GTA San Andreas)<br>Civilian watercraft (The Ballad of Gay Tony) | ||
| body_style = 2-door lowrider (GTA San Andreas)<br>Speedboat (The Ballad of Gay Tony) | | body_style = 2-door lowrider (GTA San Andreas)<br>Speedboat (The Ballad of Gay Tony) | ||
| capacity = 2 (driver and 1 passenger) (GTA San Andreas) | | capacity = 2 (driver and 1 passenger) (GTA San Andreas)<br>4 (driver and 3 passengers) (The Ballad of Gay Tony) | ||
| game_1 = GTA San Andreas | | game_1 = GTA San Andreas | ||
| game_2 = The Ballad of Gay Tony | | game_2 = The Ballad of Gay Tony | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== GTA San Andreas (as a car) === | === GTA San Andreas (as a car) === | ||
==== Design ==== | ==== Design ==== | ||
The Blade combines elements of the 1965 and 1968 [[:wp:Chevrolet Impala#1965-1970|Chevrolet Impalas]]. The rear of the car resembles that of the 1963 [[:wp:Chevrolet Impala#1961-1964|Impala]], with convex areas around the taillights rather than concave. Its headlight design is similar to a 1967 [[:wp:Oldsmobile Cutlass#Second-Generation Intermediate - 1964-1967|Oldsmobile Cutlass]] (which may be the origin of the Blade's name along with the [[Sabre]]). The Blade has no side rear-view mirrors. | The Blade combines elements of the 1965 and 1968 [[:wp:Chevrolet Impala#1965-1970|Chevrolet Impalas]]. The rear of the car resembles that of the 1963 [[:wp:Chevrolet Impala#1961-1964|Impala]], with convex areas around the taillights rather than concave. Its headlight design is similar to a 1967 [[:wp:Oldsmobile Cutlass#Second-Generation Intermediate - 1964-1967|Oldsmobile Cutlass]] (which may be the origin of the Blade's name along with the [[Sabre]]). The Blade has no side rear-view mirrors. | ||
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While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top. A convertible top option is also available but the roof is constantly depicted retracted. | While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top. A convertible top option is also available but the roof is constantly depicted retracted. | ||
If the car is equipped with hydraulics, it can be used in lowrider competitions. Being a lowrider, its exterior and interior can be modified at [[Loco Low Co.]]. | |||
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==== Performance ==== | |||
Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, and the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. Although cornering is also excellent, the one major drawback of the Blade is its major oversteer, which makes e-braking turns absolutely futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the potential loss of control at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is capable of withstanding significant impact damage due to its strong frame and overall construction; it does not fare as well against explosive damage, however. | |||
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=== The Ballad of Gay Tony (as a boat) === | |||
==== Design ==== | |||
[[File:Blade-TBOGT-front.jpg|thumb|325px|A Blade in The Ballad of Gay Tony.]] | |||
The Blade name is repurposed for a high-powered [[wp:Go-fast boat|Go-fast boat]] in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. The boat is best described as one of the largest speedboats in the GTA IV series of games, being similar in length to the [[Smuggler]] but wider. The boat also features optional forward-sweeping metallic bars over the passenger section, which are capable of detaching easily from a collision, similar to the [[Squalo]]'s spoiler. | |||
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The | ==== Performance ==== | ||
The Blade is by far the fastest watercraft in the GTA IV series, having excellent acceleration and being capable of reaching a top speeds of around 57 mph or 90 km/h. The boat is also substantially heavy, minimizing its ability to go airborne but allows the boat to accelerate stably; this also reduces the boat's maneuverability, widening its turning radius and increasing its stopping distance. | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
;GTA San Andreas | |||
*A flame-proof Blade car can be found during the mission "[[High Stakes, Low Rider]]". | *A flame-proof Blade car can be found during the mission "[[High Stakes, Low Rider]]". | ||
*The default radio station of the Blade is [[Radio Los Santos]]. | *The default radio station of the Blade is [[Radio Los Santos]]. | ||
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*Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the [[El Corona Safehouse]] in [[El Corona]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]]. | *Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the [[El Corona Safehouse]] in [[El Corona]], [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]]. | ||
*Can be found driven around in [[San Fierro Rifa]] gang turfs like [[Doherty]], [[Garcia]] and [[Battery Point]], all in [[San Fierro]]. | * Can be found driven around in [[San Fierro Rifa]] gang turfs like [[Doherty]], [[Garcia]] and [[Battery Point]], all in [[San Fierro]]. | ||
* Can occasionally be seen driven by non-gang affiliated civilians. | |||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[Speeder]] | *[[Speeder]], which similarly appeared as a car and a boat throughout the GTA series. | ||
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| Appearance(s) |
GTA San Andreas The Ballad of Gay Tony |
| Vehicle type |
Civilian car (GTA San Andreas) Civilian watercraft (The Ballad of Gay Tony) |
| Body style |
2-door lowrider (GTA San Andreas) Speedboat (The Ballad of Gay Tony) |
| Capacity |
2 (driver and 1 passenger) (GTA San Andreas) 4 (driver and 3 passengers) (The Ballad of Gay Tony) |
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The Blade refers to two different types of vehicles under the same name. The Blade was first introduced in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as a two-door open top lowrider. The Blade name is used again for one of three new speedboats introduced in The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Description
GTA San Andreas (as a car)
Design
The Blade combines elements of the 1965 and 1968 Chevrolet Impalas. The rear of the car resembles that of the 1963 Impala, with convex areas around the taillights rather than concave. Its headlight design is similar to a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass (which may be the origin of the Blade's name along with the Sabre). The Blade has no side rear-view mirrors.
While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top. A convertible top option is also available but the roof is constantly depicted retracted.
If the car is equipped with hydraulics, it can be used in lowrider competitions. Being a lowrider, its exterior and interior can be modified at Loco Low Co..
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GTA San Andreas (Rear quarter view).
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Side view of a Blade modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top.
Performance
Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, and the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. Although cornering is also excellent, the one major drawback of the Blade is its major oversteer, which makes e-braking turns absolutely futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the potential loss of control at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is capable of withstanding significant impact damage due to its strong frame and overall construction; it does not fare as well against explosive damage, however.
The Ballad of Gay Tony (as a boat)
Design
The Blade name is repurposed for a high-powered Go-fast boat in The Ballad of Gay Tony. The boat is best described as one of the largest speedboats in the GTA IV series of games, being similar in length to the Smuggler but wider. The boat also features optional forward-sweeping metallic bars over the passenger section, which are capable of detaching easily from a collision, similar to the Squalo's spoiler.
Performance
The Blade is by far the fastest watercraft in the GTA IV series, having excellent acceleration and being capable of reaching a top speeds of around 57 mph or 90 km/h. The boat is also substantially heavy, minimizing its ability to go airborne but allows the boat to accelerate stably; this also reduces the boat's maneuverability, widening its turning radius and increasing its stopping distance.
Trivia
- GTA San Andreas
- A flame-proof Blade car can be found during the mission "High Stakes, Low Rider".
- The default radio station of the Blade is Radio Los Santos.
Locations
- GTA San Andreas
- Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the El Corona Safehouse in El Corona, Los Santos.
- Can be found driven around in San Fierro Rifa gang turfs like Doherty, Garcia and Battery Point, all in San Fierro.
- Can occasionally be seen driven by non-gang affiliated civilians.
- The Ballad of Gay Tony
- Spawns at the docks next to Golden Pier Swingers Golf Club in the Meat Quarter, Algonquin.
- Used during water-based Drug Wars. Will randomly appear for the player to use during the war.
See also
- Speeder, which similarly appeared as a car and a boat throughout the GTA series.