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Vehicle
Virgo
	A Virgo in GTA Vice City.(Rear quarter view); A Virgo in GTA Vice City.
Appearance(s)	GTA Vice City ; GTA San Andreas ; GTA Vice City Stories ; GTA IV
Vehicle type	Civilian car
Body style	2-door coupe
Capacity	2 (driver and 1 passenger)
Manufacturer	Dundreary (HD Universe)
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"Every pimp must have one."
- Official Vice City Bureau of Investigation file description, GTA Vice City.^[1]

The Virgo is a two-door car featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto IV.

Design

GTA Vice City — GTA Vice City Stories

Between GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, the Virgo is depicted as a luxury two-door American coupe, resembling a 1977–1979 Mercury Cougar, combined with a 1977-1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V. The side windows, front end and bulge on the trunk resemble the Cougar; the taillights resemble those of the Continental Mark V, albeit with some lights missing.

In terms of color choices, the Virgo may come with a variety of colors for the vinyl landau depending on the body color, including black, brown, cream, white, or in GTA Vice City Stories' case, the same color as the body's.

GTA Vice City (Rear quarter view).
GTA San Andreas (Rear quarter view).
GTA Vice City Stories (Rear quarter view).

GTA IV

In GTA IV, the Virgo (with a Dundreary brand) has its main influences swapped, resembling more closely a 1977-1979 Mark V (minus the opera windows) with only headlights more similar to a 1977-1979 Cougar. The taillights are reminiscent of a 1979 Ford Thunderbird, the rear is also quite similar to the Remington from GTA San Andreas.

Performance

GTA Vice City — GTA Vice City Stories

The Virgo between GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories possesses generally average performance credentials, with moderate acceleration, responsive steering, and a mediocre top speed. Its weight and crash endurance are unremarkable.

GTA IV

The Virgo in GTA IV is most likely powered by a high-output V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Acceleration is very poor, due to its weight and underpowered engine. Top speed is adequate, though not exceptional - 135 km/h (84 mph). Handling is above average, with the Virgo cornering at full speed quite well; the suspension, however, is far too soft, often leading to heavy body roll and massive oversteer. Braking is slightly below average, and ABS is available, but not very common. Crash deformation is below average, as is engine build quality; it cannot survive many direct hits before failing. Overall, this vehicle is better suited to city cruising than high-speed applications.

The car may be sold at Stevie's S&M Auto Sales for a maximum of $1,800 (in perfect condition) after completion of Stevie's Car Thefts in GTA IV.

Variant

Little Jacob's uniquely colored Virgo in GTA IV.

In GTA IV, Little Jacob drives a uniquely colored maroon-and-black Virgo which he uses to deal and transport firearms from the trunk. Little Jacob's Virgo is available to the player in "Concrete Jungle" and "Russian Revolution." In both missions, the player can take it to his parking space and complete the mission in another car. Little Jacob's Virgo is also seen at the unnamed Suffolk church in "Mr and Mrs Bellic", but is unobtainable as the game triggers a cutscene when the player nears the car.

The one Jacob has when the player buys weapons from him is locked, but it can be obtained. When you arrive at Jacobs location, immediately kill him, then push the car to a safehouse. Jacob will call a while later to ask you to pick him up from the hospital. However, there is another way that is harder to do. If you buy guns from him, and he gets back in the car, follow him and keep ramming the car. If you get lucky, the car's engine will stall, and not catch fire. Jacob will then just get out of the car. It is recommended to push it to a safehouse with a Firetruck as the car is not very durable, and the hose can put out the fire if it catches on fire. This way, you won't have to pick Jacob up from the hospital.

Customization in GTA San Andreas

The Virgo in GTA San Andreas can be modified at a TransFender, which offers a moderate range of customizations for the car:

Italicized pricing denotes prices at the Las Venturas TransFender, which charges 20% more except Colors.

Colors
- Car Color 1 (primary body color): $150
- Car Color 2 (landau color): $150
Vents
- Oval Hood Vents: $150 ($180)
- Square Hood Vents: $100 ($120)
Exhausts
- Large Exhaust: $250 ($300)
- Medium Exhaust: $200 ($240)
- Twin Exhaust: $300 ($360)
- Upswept Exhaust: $350 ($420)
Nitro
- 2x Nitrous: $200 ($240)
- 5x Nitrous: $500 ($600)
- 10x Nitrous: $1,000 ($1,200)
Roof
- Roof Scoop: $80 ($96)

Spoilers:
- Champ: $400 ($480)
- Fury: $350 ($420)
- Alpha $250 ($300)
Side Skirt: $500 ($600)
Wheels
- Import: $820 ($984)
- Atomic: $770 ($924)
- Ahab: $1,000 ($1,200)
- Virtual: $620 ($744)
- Access: $1,140 ($1,368)
- Off Road Wheel: $1,000 ($1,200)
- Mega: $1,030 ($1,236)
- Grove: $1,230 ($1,476)
- Twist: $1,200 ($1,440)
- Wires: $1,560 ($1,872)
Car Stereo
- Bass Boost: $100 ($120)
Hydraulics: $1,500 ($1,800)

Trivia

"Virgo" is Latin for "virgin" or "virginity", and is also used to refer to an astrological sign and a constellation.
A cut vehicle model left over in GTA Vice City called the "Cougar"^[2] further indicates that the vehicle is based on a Mercury Cougar. The only difference between the "Cougar" prerelease vehicle and the regular Virgo is that the former retains the full set of taillights from the Lincoln Continental Mark V.
The Virgo cameos in a picture from Starkweather's mansion in Manhunt. Several safehouses in GTA San Andreas have the same picture hanging on the wall (the picture was originally a prerelease screenshot for GTA Vice City^[3]).
In GTA IV, the Virgo emits the same engine and horn noises as the Bucanneer.
The Virgo plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
- Bounce FM in GTA San Andreas.
- Massive B Soundsystem 96.9 or Tuff Gong Radio in GTA IV.

Locations

GTA Vice City

Driven around the city in:
- Downtown,
- Prawn Island,
- Vice Point.

Driving lower-end cars increases the chances of making the car appear more often.

GTA San Andreas

Sometimes found around east areas of Los Santos.
Spawn around Hashbury, San Fierro.
Spawn more often once the Beater/Junk Car traffic cheat has been activated.
Occasionally found around Rockshore West, Las Venturas.

GTA Vice City Stories

On a driveway in a housing complex just south from the Washington Mall construction site, Ocean Beach.
In a parking lot near the east entrance of Escobar International Airport.

GTA IV

Spawn around Northwood, North Holland and East Holland, Algonquin.
Spawn around Beechwood City/Schottler, Broker
Spawn around Acter, Alderney.
Spawn around Alderney City, Alderney.

References

↑ Vice City Crime Tree. Rockstar Games. official GTA Vice City website
↑ models\gta3.img>cougar.dff
↑ Prerelease screenshot of the Virgo in GTA Vice City

[1] Vice City Crime Tree. Rockstar Games. official GTA Vice City website

[2] s\gta3.img>cougar.dff

[3] Prerelease screenshot of the Virgo in GTA Vice City

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-[[Image:Virgo-GTAVC-front.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Virgo in GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Media:Virgo-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]]
+{{Infobox vehicle
+| name = Virgo
-The '''Virgo''' is a two-door car featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]. It can usually be found all over [[Vice City in GTA III Era|Vice City]] and [[State of San Andreas|San Andreas]]; it can be found in the [[Los Santos]] area.
+| front_image = Virgo-GTAVC-front.jpg
+| image_size = 300
+| caption = A Virgo in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]
+| rear_image = Virgo-GTAVC-rear.jpg
+| vehicle_type = Civilian car
+| body_style = 2-door coupe
+| capacity = 2 (driver and 1 passenger)
+| game_1 = GTA Vice City
+| game_2 = GTA San Andreas
+| game_3 = GTA Vice City Stories
+| game_4 = GTA IV
+| manufacturer = [[Dundreary]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small>
+}}
+{{quote|"Every pimp must have one."<br />- Official [[Vice City Bureau of Investigation]] file description, GTA Vice City.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/ | title = Vice City Crime Tree | work = [[Rockstar Games]] }} official GTA Vice City website</ref>}}
+The '''Virgo''' is a two-door car featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
 ==Design==
 === GTA Vice City — GTA Vice City Stories ===
-Between GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, the Virgo is depicted as a luxury two-door American coupe, resembling a [[wp:Mercury Cougar#Fourth generation .281977-79.29|1977–1979 Mercury Cougar]], combined with a [[wp:Lincoln Continental Mark V|1977-1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V]]. The side windows, front end and bulge on the trunk resemble the Cougar; the taillights resemble those of the Continental Mark V, albeit with some lights missing. In terms of color choices, the Virgo may come with a variety of colors for the [[wp:Vinyl roof|vinyl landau]] depending on the body color, including black, brown, cream, white, or in GTA Vice City Stories' case, the same matching color as the body's.
+Between GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, the Virgo is depicted as a luxury two-door American coupe, resembling a [[:wp:Mercury Cougar#Fourth generation .281977-79.29|1977–1979 Mercury Cougar]], combined with a [[:wp:Lincoln Continental Mark V|1977-1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V]]. The side windows, front end and bulge on the trunk resemble the Cougar; the taillights resemble those of the Continental Mark V, albeit with some lights missing.
-<center>
+In terms of color choices, the Virgo may come with a variety of colors for the [[:wp:Vinyl roof|vinyl landau]] depending on the body color, including black, brown, cream, white, or in GTA Vice City Stories' case, the same color as the body's.
-<gallery>
-Virgo-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Media:Virgo-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+<gallery width="auto" perrow="3" style="font-size:95%; padding:0; text-align:left" widths="180">
-Virgo-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:Media:Virgo-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+File:Virgo-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City (<small>[[:File:Virgo-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
-Virgo-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Media:Virgo-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+File:Virgo-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:File:Virgo-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+File:Virgo-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:File:Virgo-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
 </gallery>
-</center>
 ===GTA IV===
-[[Image:Virgo-GTA4-front.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Virgo in GTA IV (<small>[[:Media:Virgo-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]]
+[[File:Virgo-GTAIV-front.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Virgo in GTA IV (<small>[[:File:Virgo-GTAIV-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]]
+In GTA IV, the Virgo (with a [[Dundreary]] brand) has its main influences swapped, resembling more closely a 1977-1979 Mark V (minus the [[:wp:opera window|opera windows]]) with only headlights more similar to a 1977-1979 Cougar. The taillights are reminiscent of a 1979 Ford Thunderbird, the rear is also quite similar to the [[Remington]] from GTA San Andreas.
-In GTA IV, the Virgo (with a [[Dundreary]] brand) is still based on a 1977-1979 Cougar, with the Mark V's rear fenders and rear side windows (minus the [[wp:opera windows|opera windows]]). The taillights and license plate position derive from neither car; they resemble the rear of the [[Remington]] (and to some extent the [[Esperanto]]) from GTA San Andreas.
 == Performance ==
 === GTA Vice City — GTA Vice City Stories ===
-In the [[GTA III era]], the Virgo possesses generally average performance credentials, with moderate acceleration, responsive steering, and a mediocre top speed.  Its weight and crash endurance are unremarkable.
+The Virgo between GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories possesses generally average performance credentials, with moderate acceleration, responsive steering, and a mediocre top speed.  Its weight and crash endurance are unremarkable.
 ===GTA IV===
-The Virgo in GTA IV is most likely powered by a high-output V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration.  Acceleration is very poor, due to its weight and underpowered engine.  Top speed is adequate, though not exceptional. Handling is above average, with the Virgo cornering at full speed quite well; the suspension, however, is far too soft, often leading to heavy body roll and massive oversteer. Braking is slightly below average, and ABS is available, but not very common. Crash deformation is below average, as is engine build quality; it cannot survive many direct hits before failing. Overall, this vehicle is better suited to city cruising than high-speed applications.
+The Virgo in GTA IV is most likely powered by a high-output V6, coupled to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration.  Acceleration is very poor, due to its weight and underpowered engine.  Top speed is adequate, though not exceptional - 135 km/h (84 mph). Handling is above average, with the Virgo cornering at full speed quite well; the suspension, however, is far too soft, often leading to heavy body roll and massive oversteer. Braking is slightly below average, and ABS is available, but not very common. Crash deformation is below average, as is engine build quality; it cannot survive many direct hits before failing. Overall, this vehicle is better suited to city cruising than high-speed applications.
 The car may be sold at [[Stevie]]'s [[S&M Auto Sales]] for a maximum of $1,800 (in perfect condition) after completion of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]] in GTA IV.
-==Trivia==
+== Variant ==
-* The Virgo cameos in a picture from Starkweather's mansion in ''[[Manhunt]]''. Several [[safehouses]] in GTA San Andreas have the same picture hanging on the wall (the picture was originally a [[Beta Releases|beta]] screenshot for GTA Vice City).
+[[File:Virgo-GTAIV-LittleJacob-front.jpg|thumb|275px|[[Little Jacob|Little Jacob's]] uniquely colored Virgo in GTA IV.]]
-* The abovementioned beta model for GTA Vice City was called the "Cougar", further indicating that the vehicle is based on a Mercury Cougar. The only difference between the "Cougar" beta vehicle and the regular Virgo is that the former retains the full set of taillights from the Lincoln Continental Mark V.
-* In GTA IV, [[Little Jacob]] drives a maroon Virgo which he uses to deal and transportate firearms from the trunk.
+In GTA IV, [[Little Jacob]] drives a uniquely colored maroon-and-black Virgo which he uses [[Gun Car|to deal and transport firearms from the trunk]]. Little Jacob's Virgo is available to the player in "[[Concrete Jungle]]" and "[[Russian Revolution]]." In both missions, the player can take it to his parking space and complete the mission in another car. Little Jacob's Virgo is also seen at the unnamed [[Suffolk]] church in "[[Mr and Mrs Bellic]]", but is unobtainable as the game triggers a cutscene when the player nears the car.
-* On the Vice City official web-site you can find comment to Virgo, that every pimp must have one.
-*The Virgo plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
+The one Jacob has when the player buys weapons from him is locked, but it can be obtained. When you arrive at Jacobs location, immediately kill him, then push the car to a safehouse. Jacob will call a while later to ask you to pick him up from the hospital. However, there is another way that is harder to do. If you buy guns from him, and he gets back in the car, follow him and keep ramming the car. If you get lucky, the car's engine will stall, and not catch fire. Jacob will then just get out of the car. It is recommended to push it to a safehouse with a [[Firetruck]] as the car is not very durable, and the hose can put out the fire if it catches on fire. This way, you won't have to pick Jacob up from the hospital.
+== Customization in GTA San Andreas ==
+The Virgo in GTA San Andreas can be modified at a [[TransFender]], which offers a moderate range of customizations for the car:
+''Italicized pricing denotes prices at the [[Las Venturas]] TransFender, which charges 20% more except Colors.''
+{{Col-begin}}
+{{Col-2}}
+* Colors
+** Car Color 1 (primary body color): $150
+** Car Color 2 (landau color): $150
+* Vents
+** Oval Hood Vents: $150 (''$180'')
+** Square Hood Vents: $100 (''$120'')
+* Exhausts
+** Large Exhaust: $250 (''$300'')
+** Medium Exhaust: $200 (''$240'')
+** Twin Exhaust: $300 (''$360'')
+** Upswept Exhaust: $350 (''$420'')
+* Nitro
+** 2x Nitrous: $200 (''$240'')
+** 5x Nitrous: $500 (''$600'')
+** 10x Nitrous: $1,000 (''$1,200'')
+* Roof
+** Roof Scoop: $80 (''$96'')
+{{Col-2}}
+* Spoilers:
+** Champ: $400 (''$480'')
+** Fury: $350 (''$420'')
+** Alpha $250 (''$300'')
+* Side Skirt: $500 (''$600'')
+* Wheels
+** Import: $820 (''$984'')
+** Atomic: $770 (''$924'')
+** Ahab: $1,000 (''$1,200'')
+** Virtual: $620 (''$744'')
+** Access: $1,140 (''$1,368'')
+** Off Road Wheel: $1,000 (''$1,200'')
+** Mega: $1,030 (''$1,236'')
+** Grove: $1,230 (''$1,476'')
+** Twist: $1,200 (''$1,440'')
+** Wires: $1,560 (''$1,872'')
+* Car Stereo
+** Bass Boost: $100 (''$120'')
+* Hydraulics: $1,500 (''$1,800'')
+{{Col-end}}
+== Trivia ==
+* "Virgo" is Latin for "virgin" or "virginity", and is also used to refer to an [[:wp:Virgo (astrology)|astrological sign]] and a [[:wp:Virgo (constellation)|constellation]].
+* A cut vehicle model left over in GTA Vice City called the "Cougar"<ref>models\gta3.img>cougar.dff</ref> further indicates that the vehicle is based on a Mercury Cougar. The only difference between the "Cougar" prerelease vehicle and the regular Virgo is that the former retains the full set of taillights from the Lincoln Continental Mark V.
+* The Virgo cameos in a picture from Starkweather's mansion in ''[[Manhunt]]''. Several [[Save Points in GTA San Andreas|safehouses]] in GTA San Andreas have the same picture hanging on the wall (the picture was originally a [[Content Changes in GTA Vice City|prerelease]] screenshot for GTA Vice City<ref>[http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/cars/virgo/screenshot1.html Prerelease screenshot of the Virgo in GTA Vice City]</ref>).
+* In GTA IV, the Virgo emits the same engine and horn noises as the [[Buccaneer|Bucanneer]].
+* The Virgo plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
 ** [[Bounce FM]] in GTA San Andreas.
-** [[Paradise FM]] in GTA Vice City Stories.
 ** [[Massive B Soundsystem 96.9]] or [[Tuff Gong Radio]] in GTA IV.
 ==Locations==
 ;GTA Vice City
-* Downtown.
+* Driven around the city in:
-* [[Prawn Island]].
+** [[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]],
-* Near [[North Point Mall]].
+** [[Prawn Island]],
-* [[Vice Point]].
+** [[Vice Point]].
-It is advisable to drive around in a lower-end car to increase the chances of the car spawning.
+Driving lower-end cars increases the chances of making the car appear more often.
 ;GTA San Andreas
-*Sometimes found around east areas of [[Los Santos]].
+*Sometimes found around east areas of [[Los Santos in GTA III Era|Los Santos]].
+*Spawn around [[Hashbury]], [[San Fierro]].
 *Spawn more often once the Beater/Junk Car traffic cheat has been activated.
 *Occasionally found around [[Rockshore West]], [[Las Venturas]].
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 ;GTA IV
-*[[Little Jacob]]'s Virgo is available to the player in the beginning of the mission [[Concrete Jungle]]. Niko is able to take it to his parking lot and do the mission in another car. Another mission when you can obtain Little Jacob's Virgo, is when you have escaped the cops in [[Russian Revolution]], you can drive to your safehouse, and complete the mission in another vehicle. Niko can also find Little Jacob's Virgo at a an unnamed church in [[Suffolk]] in the mission [[Mr and Mrs Bellic]]. However it is unobtainable, as when the player gets close to the car, it triggers a cutscene.
 *Spawn around [[Northwood]], [[North Holland]] and [[East Holland]], [[Algonquin]].
-*Spawn all around [[Broker]], but mostly in [[Hove Beach]].
+*Spawn around [[Beechwood City]]/[[Schottler]], [[Broker]]
 *Spawn around [[Acter]], [[Alderney]].
-*Spawn around [[Alderney City]], Alderney.
+*Spawn around [[Alderney City]], [[Alderney]].
-*Spawn around [[Chinatown]], Algonquin.
+== References ==
+<references/>
 {{Navboxes
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 [[Category:Vehicles in GTA IV]]
 [[Category:2-Door Sedans and Coupes]]
+[[Category:Gang Cars]]