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:''For the boat in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], see [[Blade (boat)]]''.
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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Blade}}{{Disambiglink|For the boat in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]], see [[Blade (boat)]].}}
   
 
{{Infobox vehicles
  
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| rear_image = VapidBlade-Rear-GTAV.png
  
| rear_image = VapidBlade-Rear-GTAV.png
 
| image_size = 300
  
| image_size = 300
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| caption = A Blade in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]].
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| caption = A Blade in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]]''.
 
| vehicle_class = Muscle
  
| vehicle_class = Muscle
 
| vehicle_type = Civilian car
  
| vehicle_type = Civilian car
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| body_style = Lowrider <small>([[GTA San Andreas]])</small><br> Muscle car <small>([[GTA V]])</small>
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| body_style = Lowrider <small>(''[[GTA San Andreas]]'')</small><br> Muscle car <small>(''[[GTA V]]'')</small>
 
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small>
  
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small>
 
| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''
  
| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''
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{{Quote|Perhaps THE classic American muscle car. Compact four(sic) door sedan made for the greatest generation and lusted after by their jaded children. Cheap to make, and one of the highest-selling new cars in American history - this is what classic American cars were once all about.|[[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] description.}}
  
{{Quote|Perhaps THE classic American muscle car. Compact four(sic) door sedan made for the greatest generation and lusted after by their jaded children. Cheap to make, and one of the highest-selling new cars in American history - this is what classic American cars were once all about.|[[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] description.}}
   
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The [[Vapid]] '''Blade''' is a two-door open top lowrider and a two-door muscle car featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'' and in [[Grand Theft Auto V]].
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The '''Blade''' is a two-door open top lowrider and a two-door muscle car featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]],'' [[Grand Theft Auto V|''Grand Theft Auto V'']]'' ''and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' . It is manufactured by [[Vapid]] in [[GTA V]].
   
 
==Description==
  
==Description==
 
===Design===
  
===Design===
 
====[[3D Universe]]====
  
====[[3D Universe]]====
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Depicted as a two-door open top car from the 1960s, the Blade combines elements of the [[wp:Chevrolet Impala|1965 and 1968 Chevrolet Impalas]]. The rear of the car resembles that of the [[wp:Chevrolet Impala|1963 Impala]], with convex areas around the taillights rather than concave. Its headlight design is similar to a [[wp:Oldsmobile Cutlass|1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass]] (which may be the origin of the Blade's name along with the [[Sabre]]). The Blade has no side rear-view mirrors.
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Depicted as a two-door open top car from the 1960s, the Blade combines elements of the [[wp:Chevrolet Impala|1965 and 1968 Chevrolet Impala]]. The rear of the car resembles that of the [[wp:Chevrolet Impala|1965 Impala]], with chrome, convex-shaped areas around the taillights. Its headlight design is again similar to that of the 1965 Impala. Unusually, the Blade has no side-view mirrors.
   
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Being a lowrider, its exterior and interior can be modified at [[Loco Low Co.]]. If the car is equipped with hydraulics, it can be used in lowrider competitions. While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top or a convertible top, although the latter is permanently lowered.
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Being a lowrider, its exterior and interior can be modified at [[Loco Low Co.]]. If the car is equipped with hydraulics, it can be used in lowrider competitions. While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top or a convertible top.
   
 
The Blade may be found on any [[Mexico|Mexican]] gang's turf, and is driven by said gang members, especially the [[San Fierro Rifa]]. It can occasionally be seen driven by non-gang affiliated civilians.
  
The Blade may be found on any [[Mexico|Mexican]] gang's turf, and is driven by said gang members, especially the [[San Fierro Rifa]]. It can occasionally be seen driven by non-gang affiliated civilians.
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====[[HD Universe]]====
  
====[[HD Universe]]====
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The Blade returns in the [[I'm Not a Hipster Update]] for GTA V. The Blade, badged under [[Vapid]], is now styled as a small two-door muscle car based on the [[wp:Ford Falcon (North America)|1964 Ford Falcon]]. The rear bumper is similar to the [[wp:Ford Fairlane (Americas)|Ford Fairlane]] while the double headlights and grille are derived from the [[wp:Pontiac Tempest|1962 Pontiac Tempest]], or from the [[wp:Mercury Comet|64 Mercury Comet]]. The tail lights resemble those on the [[wp:Dodge Dart Demon|71-72 Dodge Dart Demon]]. It ditches the lowrider style from the 3D Universe for a gasser style with raised front suspension, featuring a solid beam axle.
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The Blade returns in the [[I'm Not a Hipster Update]] for ''[[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]]''. The Blade, now badged under [[Vapid]], is now styled as a small two-door muscle car based on the [[wp:Ford Falcon (North America)|1964 Ford Falcon]]. The double front fascia and grille takes influece from both the [[wikipedia:Pontiac Tempest|1962 Pontiac Tempest]] and [[wp:Mercury Comet|1964 Mercury Comet]]. The taillights resemble those found on the [[wp:Dodge Dart Demon|1971-1972 Dodge Dart Demon]]. It ditches the lowrider style from the 3D Universe for a more "gasser" style with raised front suspension and a solid beam axle.
   
 
<gallery position="center">
  
<gallery position="center">
 
Blade-GTAV-Front.jpg|Front quarter view (<small>[[:Image:Blade-GTAV-Rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>)
  
Blade-GTAV-Front.jpg|Front quarter view (<small>[[:Image:Blade-GTAV-Rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>)
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Blade_GTAVe_Interior.jpg|Interior [[First-Person View]] in the enhanced version of GTA V
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Blade_GTAVe_Interior.jpg|[[Vehicle Features#Working Dashboards|Interior]] [[first person view]] in the [[Grand Theft Auto V#Next-Gen & PC Versions|enhanced version of GTA V]].
 
Blade.jpg
  
Blade.jpg
 
Blade 2.jpg
  
Blade 2.jpg
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==Performance==
  
==Performance==
 
===3D Universe===
  
===3D Universe===
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[[File:Blade-vapid-engine-front-gtav.jpg|thumb|Engine close up in GTA V.]]
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[[File:Blade-vapid-engine-front-gtav.jpg|thumb|Engine close up in ''GTA V''.]]
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Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, and the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. Although cornering is also excellent, the one major drawback of the Blade is its major oversteer, which makes e-braking turns absolutely futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the potential loss of control at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is capable of withstanding significant impact damage due to its strong frame and overall construction; it does not fare as well against explosive damage, however.
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Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, and the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. Although cornering is also excellent, the one major drawback of the Blade is its major oversteer, which makes emergency brake turns futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the potential loss of control at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is capable of withstanding significant impact damage due to its strong frame and overall construction, but does not fare as well against explosive damage.
   
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Like all lowriders, the Blade is not recommended for off-road racing, as it is prone to flipping. This is due to its lowered height compared to other vehicles.
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Like all lowriders, the Blade is not recommended for off-road racing, as it is prone to flipping.
   
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===HD Universe===
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===GTA V===
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The Blade's performance is much better in GTA V, thanks to the high output V8 under the hood. Its acceleration is very good and it can come to a complete stop a second after pressing the brake trigger. It can also run over bits of cardboard in the [[Los Santos Storm Drain]] without wiping out and has excellent durability. Due to the flat rear end, rams to the back by the police cars only result in a small loss of control. One major downside to the car, however, is its terrible understeer. In addition, it has the lowest top speed of all muscle cars, at a top speed of 170 mph (275 km/h).
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The Blade's performance is much better in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]]'', thanks to the high-output V8 under the hood. Its acceleration is very good and it can come to a complete stop quickly after pressing the brake. The car has great traction thanks to the wide tires, and can run over bits of debris in the [[Los Santos Storm Drain]] without wiping out, with excellent durability. Due to the flat rear end, police attempting to ram the driver only results in a small loss of control. One major downside to the car, however, is its terrible understeer. In addition, it has the lowest top speed of all muscle cars, at a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h). Due to the high front suspension, it can be difficult to drive the Blade in first person, especially during races. It's recommended to lower the suspension to see the road easier.
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==== GTA V Overview ====
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{{Vehicle Stats2|0-62mph/ 0-100km/h time defined = n/a|Top speed defined = 140 / 225|Engine defined = n/a|Drivetrain defined = RWD|Gears defined = 5|Mass defined = 1200 / 2645|0-62mph/ 0-100km/h time observed = 7.8 Seconds|Top speed observed = 105 / 168|Engine observed = FR V8|Drivetrain observed = RWD|Gears observed = 5}}
   
 
==Modifications==
  
==Modifications==
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===GTA SA===
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===''GTA San Andreas''===
 
The following upgrades can be made in the [[Loco Low Co.]] garage:
  
The following upgrades can be made in the [[Loco Low Co.]] garage:
   
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===GTA V===
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===''GTA V''===
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Categories skipped/ignored: Lights, Horn, Plate, Respray, Wheels, Turbo. Stock options(i.e.: no spoiler) are not listed.
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Categories skipped/ignored: Lights, Horn, Plate, Respray, Wheels, Turbo. Stock options (i.e.: no spoiler) are not listed.
 
{| class="wikitable" style="vertical-align:top;" valign="top"
  
{| class="wikitable" style="vertical-align:top;" valign="top"
 
|-
  
|-
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| colspan="1" rowspan="5" |Armor
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="5" |Armor
 
|20%
  
|20%
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1625
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,625
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| style="text-align: center;"|$7500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$7,500
 
|-
  
|-
 
|40%
  
|40%
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| style="text-align: center;"|$4062
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| style="text-align: center;" |$4,062
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| style="text-align: center;"|$12000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$12,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|60%
  
|60%
−
| style="text-align: center;"|$6500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$6,500
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| style="text-align: center;"|$20000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$20,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|80%
  
|80%
−
| style="text-align: center;"|$11375
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| style="text-align: center;" |$11,375
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| style="text-align: center;"|$35000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$35,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|100%
  
|100%
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| style="text-align: center;"|$16250
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| style="text-align: center;" |$16,250
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| style="text-align: center;"|$50000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$50,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |Brakes
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |Brakes
 
|Street
  
|Street
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| style="text-align: center;"|$6500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$6,500
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| style="text-align: center;"|$20000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$20,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Sports
  
|Sports
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| style="text-align: center;"|$8775
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| style="text-align: center;" |$8,775
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| style="text-align: center;"|$27000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$27,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Race
  
|Race
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| style="text-align: center;"|$11375
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| style="text-align: center;" |$11,375
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| style="text-align: center;"|$35000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$35,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Bumpers
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Bumpers
 
|Dechromed Front Bumper
  
|Dechromed Front Bumper
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,000
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| style="text-align: center;"|$4370
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| style="text-align: center;" |$4,370
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Dechromed Rear Bumper
  
|Dechromed Rear Bumper
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,000
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| style="text-align: center;"|$4370
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| style="text-align: center;" |$4,370
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Engine
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Engine
 
|EMS level 1
  
|EMS level 1
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| style="text-align: center;"|$2925
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,925
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| style="text-align: center;"|$9000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$9,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|EMS level 2
  
|EMS level 2
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| style="text-align: center;"|$4062
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| style="text-align: center;" |$4,062
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| style="text-align: center;"|$12500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$12,500
 
|-
  
|-
 
|EMS level 3
  
|EMS level 3
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| style="text-align: center;"|$5850
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| style="text-align: center;" |$5,850
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| style="text-align: center;"|$18000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$18,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|EMS level 4
  
|EMS level 4
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| style="text-align: center;"|$10887
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| style="text-align: center;" |$10,887
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| style="text-align: center;"|$33500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$33,500
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" |Exhaust
  
| colspan="1" |Exhaust
 
|Chrome Tip
  
|Chrome Tip
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| style="text-align: center;"|$300
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| style="text-align: center;" |$300
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| style="text-align: center;"|$712
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| style="text-align: center;" |$712
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" |Grille
  
| colspan="1" |Grille
 
|Sports
  
|Sports
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| style="text-align: center;"|$300
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| style="text-align: center;" |$300
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| style="text-align: center;"|$712
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| style="text-align: center;" |$712
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Hood
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Hood
 
|Carbon Hood
  
|Carbon Hood
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| style="text-align: center;"|$680
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| style="text-align: center;" |$680
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| style="text-align: center;"|$2850
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,850
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Triple-intake Bug Catcher
  
|Triple-intake Bug Catcher
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| style="text-align: center;"|$960
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| style="text-align: center;" |$960
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| style="text-align: center;"|$4750
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| style="text-align: center;" |$4,750
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Single-intake Bug Catcher
  
|Single-intake Bug Catcher
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1160
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,160
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| style="text-align: center;"|$7600
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| style="text-align: center;" |$7,600
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Gasser Hood
  
|Gasser Hood
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1780
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,780
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| style="text-align: center;"|$9120
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| style="text-align: center;" |$9,120
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" |Roll Cage
  
| colspan="1" |Roll Cage
 
|Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade
  
|Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade
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| style="text-align: center;"|$440
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| style="text-align: center;" |$440
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1045
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,045
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Spoiler
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Spoiler
 
|Mid-Level Spoiler
  
|Mid-Level Spoiler
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| style="text-align: center;"|$600
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| style="text-align: center;" |$600
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| style="text-align: center;"|$6697
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| style="text-align: center;" |$6,697
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Drag Wing
  
|Drag Wing
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| style="text-align: center;"|$760
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| style="text-align: center;" |$760
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| style="text-align: center;"|$9500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$9,500
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Suspension
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Suspension
 
|Lowered
  
|Lowered
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| style="text-align: center;"|$500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$500
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| style="text-align: center;"|$500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$500
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Street
  
|Street
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,000
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Sport
  
|Sport
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1700
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,700
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| style="text-align: center;"|$2000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Competition
  
|Competition
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| style="text-align: center;"|$2200
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| style="text-align: center;" |$2,200
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| style="text-align: center;"|$3400
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,400
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |Transmission
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |Transmission
 
|Street
  
|Street
−
| style="text-align: center;"|$9587
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| style="text-align: center;" |$9,587
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| style="text-align: center;"|$29500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$29,500
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Sports
  
|Sports
−
| style="text-align: center;"|$10562
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| style="text-align: center;" |$10,562
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| style="text-align: center;"|$32500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$32,500
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Race
  
|Race
−
| style="text-align: center;"|$13000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$13,000
−
| style="text-align: center;"|$40000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$40,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Windows
  
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Windows
 
|Light Smoke
  
|Light Smoke
−
| style="text-align: center;"|$200
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| style="text-align: center;" |$200
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| style="text-align: center;"|$1500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$1,500
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Dark Smoke
  
|Dark Smoke
−
| style="text-align: center;"|$450
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| style="text-align: center;" |$450
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| style="text-align: center;"|$3500
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| style="text-align: center;" |$3,500
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Limo
  
|Limo
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| style="text-align: center;"|$700
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| style="text-align: center;" |$700
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| style="text-align: center;"|$5000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$5,000
 
|-
  
|-
 
|Pure Black
  
|Pure Black
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| style="text-align: center;"|$900
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| style="text-align: center;" |$900
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| style="text-align: center;"|$10000
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| style="text-align: center;" |$10,000
 
|}
  
|}
   
 
==Locations==
  
==Locations==
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;GTA San Andreas
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;''GTA San Andreas''
 
*Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the [[El Corona Safehouse]] in [[El Corona]], [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]].
  
*Parked in front of the garage of a house east of the [[El Corona Safehouse]] in [[El Corona]], [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]].
 
*Can be found driven around in [[San Fierro Rifa]] gang turfs like [[Doherty]], [[Garcia]] and [[Battery Point]], all in [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]].
  
*Can be found driven around in [[San Fierro Rifa]] gang turfs like [[Doherty]], [[Garcia]] and [[Battery Point]], all in [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]].
 
*Very common anywhere at night time.
  
*Very common anywhere at night time.
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*Commonly found in any Mexican gang territory in GTA San Andreas.
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*Commonly found in any Mexican gang territory in ''GTA San Andreas''.
 
*Quite common in rural areas such as [[Bone County]] or [[Whetstone]], along with [[Remington]] and [[Tahoma]].
  
*Quite common in rural areas such as [[Bone County]] or [[Whetstone]], along with [[Remington]] and [[Tahoma]].
   
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;GTA V
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;''GTA V''
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*Appears inside the garages of any of the protagonists(XB360/PS3).
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*Appears inside the garages of any of the protagonists (PS3/XB360).
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* Does not appear in traffic, but can be bought for $160,000 at [[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]](XB1/PS4).
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* Can be bought for $160,000 at [[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] <span style="font-size:13.63636302948px;">(PS4/XB1).</span>
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* Spawns outside [[Los Santos Customs]] in [[Burton]], usually heavily modified (PS4/XB1).
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* Can spawn in traffic (PS4/XB1).
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* Tends to spawn in car parks located in [[Pillbox Hill]], [[Rockford Hills]] and [[La Puerta]], and is commonly found in a lime green color (PS4/XB1).
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* Can appear in [[Stock Car Racing|Stock Car Races]] (Enhanced version only).
   
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;GTA Online
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;''GTA Online''
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*Can purchased at [[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] for [[Money|$]]160,000.
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*Can be purchased from [[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] for $160,000.
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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**'''''GTA V''''': [[Channel X]].
  
**'''''GTA V''''': [[Channel X]].
   
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=== GTA San Andreas ===
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=== ''GTA San Andreas'' ===
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* A [[Special Vehicles_in_GTA_San_Andreas|flame-proof GTA San Andreas]] Blade can be found during the mission "[[High Stakes, Low Rider]]".
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* A [[Special Vehicles_in_GTA_San_Andreas|flame-proof]] Blade can be found during the mission [[High Stakes, Low Rider]].
   
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=== GTA V ===
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=== ''GTA V'' ===
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* In [[GTA V]], the Blade's rear suspension is lowered, due to the fact that it has a straight axle front end.
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* In ''[[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]]'', the Blade's rear suspension is lowered, due to the fact that it has a straight axle front end.
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*The HD Universe Blade seems to be modified for drag racing, as indicated by its impressive acceleration and wide rear tires.
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*The Blade seems to be modified for drag racing, as indicated by its impressive acceleration and wide rear tires.
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*The description of the car mentions it is a four door sedan but the model is clearly a two door muscle car. 
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*The description of the car mentions it as a four door sedan, but the model is clearly a two door. This is most likely a developer oversight. 
 
*The Blade seems to have the same Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade setup as the [[Sabre Turbo]].
  
*The Blade seems to have the same Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade setup as the [[Sabre Turbo]].
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*In [[GTA V]], the Blade does not have reverse lights.
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*The Blade, like many other vehicles, does not have reverse lights.
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*Its engine sound is shared with the [[Buccaneer]] in GTA V.
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*Its engine noise is shared with the [[Buccaneer]] in ''GTA V''.
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* The steering weels displays Declasse even though its made by Vapid(enhanced version).
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For the boat in The Ballad of Gay Tony, see Blade (boat).

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“
Perhaps THE classic American muscle car. Compact four(sic) door sedan made for the greatest generation and lusted after by their jaded children. Cheap to make, and one of the highest-selling new cars in American history - this is what classic American cars were once all about.
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— Southernsanandreassuperautos.com description.

The Blade is a two-door open top lowrider and a two-door muscle car featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online . It is manufactured by Vapid in GTA V.

Description

Design

3D Universe

Depicted as a two-door open top car from the 1960s, the Blade combines elements of the 1965 and 1968 Chevrolet Impala. The rear of the car resembles that of the 1965 Impala, with chrome, convex-shaped areas around the taillights. Its headlight design is again similar to that of the 1965 Impala. Unusually, the Blade has no side-view mirrors.

Being a lowrider, its exterior and interior can be modified at Loco Low Co.. If the car is equipped with hydraulics, it can be used in lowrider competitions. While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified at Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top or a convertible top.

The Blade may be found on any Mexican gang's turf, and is driven by said gang members, especially the San Fierro Rifa. It can occasionally be seen driven by non-gang affiliated civilians.

Like most lowriders in the game, the Blade offers a substantial boost to the player's sex appeal.

HD Universe

The Blade returns in the I'm Not a Hipster Update for GTA V. The Blade, now badged under Vapid, is now styled as a small two-door muscle car based on the 1964 Ford Falcon. The double front fascia and grille takes influece from both the 1962 Pontiac Tempest and 1964 Mercury Comet. The taillights resemble those found on the 1971-1972 Dodge Dart Demon. It ditches the lowrider style from the 3D Universe for a more "gasser" style with raised front suspension and a solid beam axle.

Performance

3D Universe

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Engine close up in GTA V.

Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, and the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. Although cornering is also excellent, the one major drawback of the Blade is its major oversteer, which makes emergency brake turns futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the potential loss of control at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is capable of withstanding significant impact damage due to its strong frame and overall construction, but does not fare as well against explosive damage.

Like all lowriders, the Blade is not recommended for off-road racing, as it is prone to flipping.

GTA V

The Blade's performance is much better in GTA V, thanks to the high-output V8 under the hood. Its acceleration is very good and it can come to a complete stop quickly after pressing the brake. The car has great traction thanks to the wide tires, and can run over bits of debris in the Los Santos Storm Drain without wiping out, with excellent durability. Due to the flat rear end, police attempting to ram the driver only results in a small loss of control. One major downside to the car, however, is its terrible understeer. In addition, it has the lowest top speed of all muscle cars, at a top speed of 140 mph (225 km/h). Due to the high front suspension, it can be difficult to drive the Blade in first person, especially during races. It's recommended to lower the suspension to see the road easier.

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Modifications

GTA San Andreas

The following upgrades can be made in the Loco Low Co. garage:

Type Upgrades Cost
Paint Jobs Paintjob 1 $ 500
Paintjob 2 $ 500
Paintjob 3 $ 500
Colors Car Color 1 $ 150
Car Color 2 $ 150
Roof Vinyl Hardtop $ 3340
Convertible Roof $ 3250
Rear Bumper Chromer Bumper $ 2150
Slamin Bumper $ 2040
Front Bumper Chromer Bumper $ 2130
Slamin Bumper $ 2050
Exhausts Chromer Exhaust $ 1610
Slamin Exhaust $ 1540
Side Skirts Chrome Strips $ 780
Wheels Classic $ 1620
Dollar $ 1560
Twist $ 1200
Wires $ 1560
Trance $ 1350
Cutter $ 1030
Rimshine $ 980
Virtual $ 620
Access $ 1140
Car Stereo Bass Boost $ 100
Hydraulics Hydraulics $ 1500
Nitro 2x Nitrous $ 200
5x Nitrous $ 500
10x Nitrous $ 1000

GTA V

Categories skipped/ignored: Lights, Horn, Plate, Respray, Wheels, Turbo. Stock options (i.e.: no spoiler) are not listed.

Category Modification Price (Story Mode) Price (Online)
Armor 20% $1,625 $7,500
40% $4,062 $12,000
60% $6,500 $20,000
80% $11,375 $35,000
100% $16,250 $50,000
Brakes Street $6,500 $20,000
Sports $8,775 $27,000
Race $11,375 $35,000
Bumpers Dechromed Front Bumper $1,000 $4,370
Dechromed Rear Bumper $1,000 $4,370
Engine EMS level 1 $2,925 $9,000
EMS level 2 $4,062 $12,500
EMS level 3 $5,850 $18,000
EMS level 4 $10,887 $33,500
Exhaust Chrome Tip $300 $712
Grille Sports $300 $712
Hood Carbon Hood $680 $2,850
Triple-intake Bug Catcher $960 $4,750
Single-intake Bug Catcher $1,160 $7,600
Gasser Hood $1,780 $9,120
Roll Cage Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade $440 $1,045
Spoiler Mid-Level Spoiler $600 $6,697
Drag Wing $760 $9,500
Suspension Lowered $500 $500
Street $1,000 $1,000
Sport $1,700 $2,000
Competition $2,200 $3,400
Transmission Street $9,587 $29,500
Sports $10,562 $32,500
Race $13,000 $40,000
Windows Light Smoke $200 $1,500
Dark Smoke $450 $3,500
Limo $700 $5,000
Pure Black $900 $10,000

Locations

GTA San Andreas
GTA V
GTA Online

Trivia

General

GTA San Andreas

GTA V

  • In GTA V, the Blade's rear suspension is lowered, due to the fact that it has a straight axle front end.
  • The Blade seems to be modified for drag racing, as indicated by its impressive acceleration and wide rear tires.
  • The description of the car mentions it as a four door sedan, but the model is clearly a two door. This is most likely a developer oversight. 
  • The Blade seems to have the same Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade setup as the Sabre Turbo.
  • The Blade, like many other vehicles, does not have reverse lights.
  • Its engine noise is shared with the Buccaneer in GTA V.
  • The steering wheel bears a Declasse badge even though it's manufactured by Vapid.

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