Contender

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A Contender in GTA IV.

The Contender is a modern pickup truck in Grand Theft Auto IV and is manufactured by Vapid.

Description

The Contender is based on the eleventh generation 2004-2008 Ford F-150 extended cab. The grille and headlights are inspired by the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The truck has a Supercharged 5.7L V8 engine, which is similar to the Ford SVT Lightning but with a larger displacement V8 (the Lightning had a 5.4L V8).

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. The Contender comes with a variety of bed modifications, including one that makes it look more like a Chevy Avalanche. There is a rare "rally" version of the Contender that comes with a grille guard, a roll bar and roof lights. In GTA IV, after collecting all thirty cars for Stevie he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Contender fetching $2,500.

Variants

A green "Supercharge" Contender is driven by the McReary Mob that can be found in Steinway. It has huge silver bull bars, four vapid lights on top and adorns a special green color.

Trivia

• In the BradyGames guide, the Contender is occasionally referred to as the E109, though the game never calls it the E109. In the game's files, however, the model for the Contender is called E109. It hints that it is a beta name for the Contender.
• In a car commercial on CNT (Sully's Auto Mart), a white Contender is referred to as the EXT, which could be another beta name for the truck.
• 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.

Gallery

• A Contender in GTA IV; rear view.

  A Contender in GTA IV; rear view.

• A Supercharged variant, driven by the McReary Mob.

  A Supercharged variant, driven by the McReary Mob.