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. In the BradyGames guide, the E109 is the Contender, though the game never calls it the E109. In the game's files, however, the model for the Contender is called E109.

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

• The Contender doesn't have any white reverse lights, or any number plates.

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.