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== Description == | == Description == | ||
=== Design === | === Design === | ||
==== 1st generation ==== | |||
The Oracle is a four-door sedan which inherits the general design and role previously filled by the [[Sentinel]] in the [[GTA III Era|prior to GTA IV]] (the GTA IV Sentinel is redesigned as a two-door sport luxury coupe). The Oracle resembles the [[wp:BMW 7 Series|BMW E65 7 Series]] (2002-2008), particularly the pre-facelift models (2002-2005). The only noticeable differences are inverted front indicators, a slightly different taillight design, and the lack of BMW's traditional (and trademarked) kidney-shaped grilles. The grille resembles that of a [[wp:Lexus_LS#Second_generation_.28XF20.29|second-generation Lexus LS]], one of the competitors to the BMW 7 Series in the full-size luxury segment. | The Oracle is a four-door sedan which inherits the general design and role previously filled by the [[Sentinel]] in the [[GTA III Era|prior to GTA IV]] (the GTA IV Sentinel is redesigned as a two-door sport luxury coupe). The Oracle resembles the [[wp:BMW 7 Series|BMW E65 7 Series]] (2002-2008), particularly the pre-facelift models (2002-2005). The only noticeable differences are inverted front indicators, a slightly different taillight design, and the lack of BMW's traditional (and trademarked) kidney-shaped grilles. The grille resembles that of a [[wp:Lexus_LS#Second_generation_.28XF20.29|second-generation Lexus LS]], one of the competitors to the BMW 7 Series in the full-size luxury segment. | ||
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File:Oracle-GTAV-front.jpg|GTA V (<small>[[:File:Oracle-GTAV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | File:Oracle-GTAV-front.jpg|GTA V (<small>[[:File:Oracle-GTAV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). | ||
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==== 2nd generation ==== | |||
A second Oracle (dubbed the 'Oracle 2' or 'Oracle Sport' by players) appears in GTA V. The design of this Oracle is based primarily on the BMW 7-series F01. | |||
=== Performance === | === Performance === | ||
==== 1st generation ==== | |||
The Oracle is probably powered by a V12, like the most powerful 7 Series which use the BMW N73 engine. Thus it is able to achieve a decent high speed with satisfactory acceleration. Its handling is superb for a car of its size, and it is durable, owing to its luxury construction. The soft suspension means that the car is comfortable on all surfaces. Its top speed is 93 mph (150 km/h). It's definitely the best sports sedan to drive in GTA IV. Braking varies as anti-lock brakes are for some reason not always available. | The Oracle is probably powered by a V12, like the most powerful 7 Series which use the BMW N73 engine. Thus it is able to achieve a decent high speed with satisfactory acceleration. Its handling is superb for a car of its size, and it is durable, owing to its luxury construction. The soft suspension means that the car is comfortable on all surfaces. Its top speed is 93 mph (150 km/h). It's definitely the best sports sedan to drive in GTA IV. Braking varies as anti-lock brakes are for some reason not always available. | ||
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[[File:Oracle-GTAIV-advert.png|thumb|256px|Advertisement for the Oracle commonly seen on billboards in the city.]] | [[File:Oracle-GTAIV-advert.png|thumb|256px|Advertisement for the Oracle commonly seen on billboards in the city.]] | ||
* The default radio station in the Oracle is [[The Journey]]. | * The default radio station in the Oracle is [[The Journey]]. | ||
* An Oracle ad parodying BMW's ad style is seen on billboards around the city, including one at [[Star Junction]]. It shows a picture of the car with the caption | * An Oracle ad parodying BMW's ad style is seen on billboards around the city, including one at [[Star Junction]]. It shows a picture of the car with the caption 'Automatic Arrogance'. | ||
** This is likely a reference to German luxury manufacturers with a long lineage (namely BMW and Mercedes-Benz), whose dealers tended to be arrogant compared to less-established marques like Lexus.<ref>[http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19901104&slug=1102232 "New Kid on The Dock"]. The Seattle Times.</ref> | ** This is likely a reference to German luxury manufacturers with a long lineage (namely BMW and Mercedes-Benz), whose dealers tended to be arrogant compared to less-established marques like Lexus.<ref>[http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19901104&slug=1102232 "New Kid on The Dock"]. The Seattle Times.</ref> | ||
** Also, BMW engineers largely ignored the frequent complaints about the complexity of the new iDrive interface of the E65 7 Series.<ref>[http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1658545_1658544_1658541,00.html "The 50 Worst Cars of All Time: 2002 BMW 7-series"]. TIME Specials.</ref> | ** Also, BMW engineers largely ignored the frequent complaints about the complexity of the new iDrive interface of the E65 7 Series.<ref>[http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1658545_1658544_1658541,00.html "The 50 Worst Cars of All Time: 2002 BMW 7-series"]. TIME Specials.</ref> | ||