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The [[Dundreary]] '''Admiral''' is a 4-door sedan featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''. In the [[3D Universe]], it was originally a compact executive car, while in the [[HD Universe]] it is completely redesigned into a more larger luxury car.
The [[Dundreary]] '''Admiral''' is a 4-door sedan featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]''. In [[3D Universe]], it was originally a compact executive car, while in [[HD Universe]] it is completely redesigned into a more larger luxury car.
==Design==
==Design==
===3D Universe===
===3D Universe===
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In GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City Stories, the car resembles a [[wp:Mercedes-Benz W201|1982-1993 Mercedes-Benz 190E]], with a front fascia similar to the [[wp:Volvo200 Series|Volvo 240]] and the rear from a [[wp:BMW 3 Series (E30)|BMW 3 Series E30]]. In GTA San Andreas, it appears to feature a minor 1990s facelift, although in reality, at this point of time, the 190E was replaced by the [[wp:Mercedes-Benz C-Class|Mercedes-Benz C-Class]]. The design remains unchanged throughout [[3D Universe]].
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In GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City Stories, the car resembles a [[wp:Mercedes-Benz W201|1982-1993 Mercedes-Benz 190]], with a front fascia similar to the larger [[wp:Mercedes-Benz W123|W123]] and the rear from a [[wp:BMW 3 Series (E30)|BMW 3 Series E30]]. In GTA San Andreas, it appears to feature a minor 1990s facelift, although in reality, at this point of time, the 190 was replaced by the newer [[wp:Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202)|Mercedes-Benz W202 C-Class]]. The design remains unchanged throughout [[3D Universe]], apart from different horn sounds in each game.
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Admiral-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:Admiral-GTAVC-Ken-front.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
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Admiral-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:Admiral-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Admiral-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:Image:Admiral-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Admiral-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:Image:Admiral-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Admiral-GTAVCS-front.jpg|The Admiral in GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Admiral-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Admiral-GTAVCS-front.jpg|The Admiral in GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Admiral-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
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===HD Universe===
===HD Universe===
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In GTA IV, the [[Dundreary]] Admiral sports a completely different design with no reminiscence to the previous renditions. No longer with the Mercedes/BMW appearance, it is now a larger executive car similar to the [[Washington]]. The car features a Japanese-American design that is based on the [[wp:ToyotaCrownMajesta|2003 ToyotaCrownMajesta]] with headlights from the [[wp:MercuryGrandMarquis|2003-2011MercuryGrandMarquis]], havingsomeminor influences from the [[wp:LexusGS|LexusGSS160]]. Interestingly, the Admiral appears to be a long wheelbase model, despite the fact that the long wheelbase Grand Marquis was only available in the Middle East.
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In GTA IV, the [[Dundreary]] Admiral sports a completely different design with no reminiscence to the previous renditions. No longer with the Mercedes/BMW appearance, it is now a larger executive car similar to the [[Washington]]. The car features a Japanese-American design that is mainly based on the [[wp:Mercury Grand Marquis|2003-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis]]; due the fact that is made by [[Dundreary]], the Lincoln/Mercury parody. Also has many influences of the [[wp:Toyota Crown Majesta|2003 Toyota Crown Majesta]] due to it has many Japanese-influenced design cues. Interestingly, the Admiral appears to be a long wheelbase model, despite the fact that the long wheelbase Grand Marquis was only available in the Middle East.
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In GTA Chinatown Wars, the design depends of the platform:
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*In the DS version, The Admiral resembles the [[wp:Mercedes-Benz W124|Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124]], and as such, it is considered as a predecessor of the [[Schafter]].
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*In the PSP version, the car looks like the [[wp:Ford Crown Victoria|1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria]], which is very similar to the [[Stanier]].
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In GTA Chinatown Wars, the Admiral still retains this Japanese-American design, but a different year, particularly the mid-1990s model.
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Admiral-GTA4-front.jpg|GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Admiral-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
Admiral-GTA4-front.jpg|GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Admiral-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
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===GTA San Andreas===
===GTA San Andreas===
The [[Admiral]] can only be modified in a [[TransFender]] garage.
The [[Admiral]] can only be modified in a [[TransFender]] garage.
*[[Stowaway]] (Alternate Cutscene; CJ will land on itsback and subsequently die causing the mission to fail in the process if the player jumps off the plane without a parachute)
*[[Los Sepulcros]], as the car you're meant to drive after killing [[Kane]]. It's everything-proof, though, so you may want to store a [[Tow Truck]] in your garage to keep the Admiral.
*[[Los Sepulcros]], as the car you're meant to drive after killing [[Kane]]. It's everything-proof, though, so you may want to store a [[Tow Truck]] in your garage to keep the Admiral.
* [[Stowaway]] (Alternate Cutscene; CJ will land on the roof of a parked Admiral in [[Fort Carson]] and subsequently die causing the mission to fail in the process if the player jumps off the plane without a parachute)
*[[You've Had Your Chips]], these cars are used by the mafia.
*[[You've Had Your Chips]], these cars are used by the mafia.
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*[[Wade Heston]] owns a matte-black Admiral which was given to him by his wife before they were divorced as seen during the mission [[Evidence Dash (GTA CW)|Evidence Dash]].
*[[Wade Heston]] owns a matte-black Admiral which was given to him by his wife before they were divorced as seen during the mission [[Evidence Dash (GTA CW)|Evidence Dash]].
*In GTA San Andreas, [[Kane]] owns a grey Admiral as seen in the mission [[Los Sepulcros]].
*In GTA San Andreas, [[Kane]] owns a grey Admiral as seen in the mission [[Los Sepulcros]].
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* In [[GTA Vice City Stories]] [[Marty Jay Williams]], later [[Vic Vance]], owns a fleet of Admirals found outside his loan shark empire sites.
*A [[Terrorism Expert]] owns a grey Admiral as seen in the [[Weazel News]] Special Report for [[Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony]].
*A [[Terrorism Expert]] owns a grey Admiral as seen in the [[Weazel News]] Special Report for [[Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony]].
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*Parked at a mansion on northwest [[Starfish Island]]. Use a helicopter to get into the garden, then use the ramp to get out.
*Parked at a mansion on northwest [[Starfish Island]]. Use a helicopter to get into the garden, then use the ramp to get out.
*Parked on the left side of the stairs on the Vercetti Mansion after the events of [[Rub Out]], possibly the same Admiral that was previously owned by Diaz. It is usually replacing the [[Stretch]] though both the Stretch and the Admiral may also spawn at the same time.
*Parked on the left side of the stairs on the Vercetti Mansion after the events of [[Rub Out]], possibly the same Admiral that was previously owned by Diaz. It is usually replacing the [[Stretch]] though both the Stretch and the Admiral may also spawn at the same time.
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*Parked in the alleyway beside the Hotel Harisson after the [[Introduction (GTA VC)|Introduction]] where the player first takes control of [[Tommy Vercetti]].
===GTA San Andreas===
===GTA San Andreas===
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*Driven by members of the [[Trailer Park Mafia]] until you [[D.I.V.O.R.C.E.|kill]] their leader [[Marty Jay Williams]].
*Driven by members of the [[Trailer Park Mafia]] until you [[D.I.V.O.R.C.E.|kill]] their leader [[Marty Jay Williams]].
*Parked at all Loan Shark [[empire sites]] that [[Victor Vance]] owns.
*Parked at all Loan Shark [[empire sites]] that [[Victor Vance]] owns.
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*It is one of the gang cars of the [[Vance Crime Family]], with them driving it mainly around [[Little Havana]] and [[Escobar International Airport]]. Even though you are their leader, if you attempt to steal the car from them, they will shoot at you, as would other gang members whose cars you try to steal in [[GTA VCS]].
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*It is one of the gang cars of the [[Vance Crime Family]], with them driving it mainly around [[Little Havana]] and [[Escobar International Airport]]. Even though you are their leader, if you attempt to steal the car from them, they will shoot at you, as would other gang members whose cars you try to steal in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA VCS]].
*Parked at the [[Beachcomber Hotel]] in [[Viceport]].
*Parked at the [[Beachcomber Hotel]] in [[Viceport]].
*At the car lot at [[Sunshine Autos]].
*At the car lot at [[Sunshine Autos]].
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*Parked behind [[Lance Vance|Lance Vance's]] [[1412 Hotel|hotel]]'s parking lot in [[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]].
*Parked behind [[Lance Vance|Lance Vance's]] [[1412 Hotel|hotel]]'s parking lot in [[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]].
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===GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City===
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===GTA IV===
*It is a rather rare car in [[GTA IV]], but will spawn if driving a [[Stretch]].[[File:Admiral badges.png|thumb]]
*It is a rather rare car in [[GTA IV]], but will spawn if driving a [[Stretch]].[[File:Admiral badges.png|thumb]]
*It will also spawn somewhat more when riding a [[PCJ-600]].
*It will also spawn somewhat more when riding a [[PCJ-600]].
*It's named Admiral due to the car's luxury design (driven by admirals).
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*In [[3D Universe]], it's revealed that Admiral competes with [[Sentinel]]. Like the real-life rivalry of [[wp:Mercedes-Benz E Class|Mercedes-Benz E Class]] with [[wp:BMW 3 Series|BMW 3 Series]], however this is incorrect, as Admiral being a compact car and Sentinel being a mid-sized car.
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*It is the first Mercedes-Benz-based car in the series, followed by the [[Feltzer]].
*The Admiral is the first vehicle seen in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]].
*The Admiral is the first vehicle seen in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]].
**'''''Episodes from Liberty City''''':[[Self-Actualization FM]].
*Since first appearing in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], it can be assumed that it is the predecessor of the [[Kuruma]], since it does not appear in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], and the Kuruma itself does not appear in GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City Stories.
*Since first appearing in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], it can be assumed that it is the predecessor of the [[Kuruma]], since it does not appear in [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], and the Kuruma itself does not appear in GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City Stories.
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* In GTA Vice City Stories, the Admiral shares the same engine & horn with the [[Landstalker]].
*During the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City development, the car originally had [[Grand Theft Auto III]] offroad rims.
*During the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City development, the car originally had [[Grand Theft Auto III]] offroad rims.
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*Being based on a Mercedes-Benz, the 3D Era Admiral is possibly manufactured by [[Benefactor]].
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===HD Universe===
*In GTA IV, you can see the [[Dundreary]] logo in the reverse lights.
*In GTA IV, you can see the [[Dundreary]] logo in the reverse lights.
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*In GTA IV there is a wrecked version of the Admiral.
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*[[File:Admiral-Manhunt2.png|thumb|an Admiral in [[Manhunt|Manhunt2]].]]In GTA IV there is a wrecked version of the Admiral.
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|Chinatown Wars]], it is one of the three cars that can be seen in 3D ([[Evidence Dash]]) along with the [[Enforcer]] ([[The Offshore Offload]]) and the [[Ammu-Nation]] [[Yankee]]. Its license plate is ''488 BNZ.''
*In [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|Chinatown Wars]], it is one of the three cars that can be seen in 3D ([[Evidence Dash]]) along with the [[Enforcer]] ([[The Offshore Offload]]) and the [[Ammu-Nation]] [[Yankee]]. Its license plate is ''488 BNZ.''
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*A black Admiral appears in the [[SPAS-12 shotgun]] trailer. [http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/weapons/spas12shotgun/movie1.html]
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*A black Admiral appears in the [[SPAS-12 shotgun]] trailer. [http://www.rockstargames.com/vicecity/weapons/spas12shotgun/movie1.html][[File:Admiral-GTAV-Wreck.jpg|thumb|A wrecked Admiral in GTA V.]]
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*An Admiral appears in Manhunt 2.[[File:Admiral-Manhunt2.png|thumb|an Admiral in [[Manhunt|Manhunt2]].]]
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[[File:Admiral-GTAV-Wreck.jpg|thumb|A wrecked Admiral in GTA V.]]
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*It shares the rim design with the [[Manana]]
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*In GTA Vice City Stories, one may consider Admiral as the civilian version of the [[Taxi]], as they utilize the same engine sound.
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*In [[3D Universe]], it can be assumed that the Admiral is manufactured by [[Benefactor]], as the car is based on a Mercedes, and Benefactor is GTA's parody of Mercedes.
*Both the Admiral and the[[Sultan]]are named after ranks.
*The Admiral does not return in [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. Instead, it is replaced by the [[Vapid]] [[Stanier]]. Only the wrecked version appeared in the scrapyards.
*The Admiral does not return in [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. Instead, it is replaced by the [[Vapid]] [[Stanier]]. Only the wrecked version appeared in the scrapyards.
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* The car was meant to appear in [[Grand Theft Auto V]], but was cut from the game. The horn sound can be found in the iFruit app files.
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* The Admiral is one of the cars in GTA IV that can dent/deform easily in an accident.
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==Gallery==
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*[[Stretch]], the limousine version in GTA IV.
*[[Stretch]], the limousine version in GTA IV.
*[[Stanier]], the new sedan that fills the absence of the HD Universe Admiral in [[GTA V]].
*[[Stanier]], the new sedan that fills the absence of the HD Universe Admiral in [[GTA V]].
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*[[Warrener]], GTA V equivalents of the 3D Universe Admiral.
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*[[Glendale]], GTA V equivalent of the 3D Universe Admiral.
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*[[Schafter]], the spiritual successor of the 3D Universe Admiral.
==References==
==References==
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==Navigation==
==Navigation==
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Efficient German cruiser. Popular with commuter belt middle men.
In GTA Vice City, GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City Stories, the car resembles a 1982-1993 Mercedes-Benz 190, with a front fascia similar to the larger W123 and the rear from a BMW 3 Series E30. In GTA San Andreas, it appears to feature a minor 1990s facelift, although in reality, at this point of time, the 190 was replaced by the newer Mercedes-Benz W202 C-Class. The design remains unchanged throughout 3D Universe, apart from different horn sounds in each game.
In GTA IV, the Dundreary Admiral sports a completely different design with no reminiscence to the previous renditions. No longer with the Mercedes/BMW appearance, it is now a larger executive car similar to the Washington. The car features a Japanese-American design that is mainly based on the 2003-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis; due the fact that is made by Dundreary, the Lincoln/Mercury parody. Also has many influences of the 2003 Toyota Crown Majesta due to it has many Japanese-influenced design cues. Interestingly, the Admiral appears to be a long wheelbase model, despite the fact that the long wheelbase Grand Marquis was only available in the Middle East.
In GTA Chinatown Wars, the design depends of the platform:
In the DS version, The Admiral resembles the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124, and as such, it is considered as a predecessor of the Schafter.
In the GTA III era, performance wise, the car is generally acceptable with light weight, stable handling, and good acceleration and top speed, to the point it is offered as a starter car which the player may first control in GTA Vice City. Surprisingly, it is front-wheel drive, in contrast to the Mercedes 190E, BMW E30 or Volvo 200 which are all rear-wheel drive, making it quite suspectible to understeer. The GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas renditions has the same engine sound as the Sentinel, implying it is turbocharged, but the GTA Vice City Stories rendition is different, emitting the same sound as the Taxi and is not turbocharged, reflecting the game's setting in 1984. All renditions are equipped with a four-cylinder engine.
HD Universe
In GTA IV, it is powered by a large V8 engine with a RWD configuration coupled to a 5-speed transmission. Acceleration is good but not great (0-60 mph in 7.8 seconds), and handling is as to be expected; the sheer weight and the comfort-oriented suspension does have its disadvantages. The top speed is a rather impressive 198 mph (320 km/h). Despite ABS as standard, it takes a long time to stop the heavy saloon completely. The Admiral, however, is very resilient to crashes thanks to its bulky construction. The weight is also useful for ramming other vehicles off the road. The Admiral is rather rare, it is more common to find it in limo form, the Stretch.
In GTA Chinatown Wars, the Admiral retains the performance from GTA IV. There is a purple and white Triad variant on which sports upgraded acceleration and top speed as well as a smoother engine sound.
Modifications
GTA San Andreas
The Admiral can only be modified in a TransFender garage.
Los Sepulcros, as the car you're meant to drive after killing Kane. It's everything-proof, though, so you may want to store a Tow Truck in your garage to keep the Admiral.
Stowaway (Alternate Cutscene; CJ will land on the roof of a parked Admiral in Fort Carson and subsequently die causing the mission to fail in the process if the player jumps off the plane without a parachute)
In GTA Vice City, Ken Rosenberg owns a unique white Admiral.
In GTA Vice City, Amy Sheckenhausen owns an Admiral with a random color.
In GTA Vice City, Ricardo Diaz owns a unique bullet proof, fire proof, damage proof and explosion proof grey Admiral. It is possible to adquire it right after completing the mission Guardian Angels if the player runs quickly to the direction Ricardo drove. The vehicle will be there with all its properties untouched.
In GTA Vice City, black Admirals are available on the mission Check Out At The Check In and Loose Ends, but otherwise is more easy to obtain this unique Admiral with cheats or mods.
Variants
The Triads are depicted to use the Admiral as one of their cars in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, but they are never used (except in Yu Jian ), but are instead spawned around Cerveza Heights and other nearby places from the start. The violet-white car sports upgraded acceleration and top speed as well as a smoother engine sound and a horn of the higher performance cars like the Banshee.
Parked at a mansion on northwest Starfish Island. Use a helicopter to get into the garden, then use the ramp to get out.
Parked on the left side of the stairs on the Vercetti Mansion after the events of Rub Out, possibly the same Admiral that was previously owned by Diaz. It is usually replacing the Stretch though both the Stretch and the Admiral may also spawn at the same time.
Parked in the alleyway beside the Hotel Harisson after the Introduction where the player first takes control of Tommy Vercetti.
It is one of the gang cars of the Vance Crime Family, with them driving it mainly around Little Havana and Escobar International Airport. Even though you are their leader, if you attempt to steal the car from them, they will shoot at you, as would other gang members whose cars you try to steal in GTA VCS.
