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|name = Buffalo|front_image = Buffalo-GTAV-Front.png|image_size = 300|caption = A '''Buffalo''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.|rear_image = Buffalo-GTAV-Rear.png|manufacturer = [[Bravado]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small>|price = $28,000 <small>([[GTA SA]])<br>([[Exports and Imports]])<br></small>$35,000 <small>([[Grand Theft Auto Online|Online]])</small><small>([[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]])</small>|vehicle_type = Civilian car|vehicle_class = Sports|body_style = 2-door muscle car <small>(3D Universe)</small><br>4-door sedan <small>(HD Universe)</small>|capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger) (3D Universe)</small><br>4 <small>(driver and three passengers) (HD Universe)</small>|appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]''<br>''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''|variants = [[Police Buffalo]]<br>[[FIB Buffalo]]<br>[[Buffalo S]]}}{{Disambiglink|For a similar vehicle, see [[Buffalo S]].}}
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| name = Buffalo
  
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| front_image = Buffalo-GTAV-Front.png
  
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| image_size = 300
  
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| caption = A '''Buffalo''' in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]].
  
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| rear_image = Buffalo-GTAV-Rear.png
  
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| manufacturer = [[Bravado]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small>
  
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| price = $28,000 <small>([[GTA SA]])<br>([[Exports and Imports]])<br></small>$35,000 <small>([[Grand Theft Auto Online|Online]])</small><small>([[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]])</small>
  
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| vehicle_type = Civilian car
  
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| vehicle_class = Sports
  
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| body_style = 2-door muscle car <small>(3D Universe)</small><br>4-door sedan <small>(HD Universe)</small>
  
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| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger) (3D Universe)</small><br>4 <small>(driver and 3 passengers) (HD Universe)</small>
  
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| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]''<br>''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''
  
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| related = [[Buffalo S]]
  
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|variants = [[Police Buffalo]]<br>[[FIB Buffalo]]}}{{Disambiglink|For a similar vehicle, see [[Buffalo S]].}}
  
 
{{quote|The Bravado marketing department know just what we need - another resurrected 1960s muscle car for the over-muscled EDM generation. It's a vehicle with aggressive lines for aggressive drivers.|[[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] description.}}
  
{{quote|The Bravado marketing department know just what we need - another resurrected 1960s muscle car for the over-muscled EDM generation. It's a vehicle with aggressive lines for aggressive drivers.|[[Southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] description.}}
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The '''Buffalo''' was a muscle car in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'' that'' ''later became a sports sedan in ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''. It also has a sportier variant known as the '''[[Buffalo S]].''' They are both manufactured by [[Bravado]] in the [[HD Universe]].
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The '''Buffalo''' is a vehicle that appeared as a muscle car in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'' and a sports sedan in ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''. It also has a sportier variant known as the '''[[Buffalo S]].''' They are both manufactured by [[Bravado]] in the [[HD Universe]].
   
 
==Design==
  
==Design==
 
===3D Universe===
  
===3D Universe===
 
The Buffalo in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] appears to be based on the [[wp:Chevrolet Camaro|third-generation Chevrolet Camaro]], but there are influences from other vehicles. The headlights are circular, similar to a [[wp:Opel Manta|Opel Manta B2]] and the third generation [[wp:Honda Integra|Honda Integra]]. A C-pillar has also been added, bearing a resemblance to a [[wp:Dodge Daytona|Dodge Daytona]]. The shape of the taillights looks closer to some [[wp:Pontiac Firebird|third-generation Pontiac Firebird]] models. The Buffalo also features a ram air hood.
  
The Buffalo in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] appears to be based on the [[wp:Chevrolet Camaro|third-generation Chevrolet Camaro]], but there are influences from other vehicles. The headlights are circular, similar to a [[wp:Opel Manta|Opel Manta B2]] and the third generation [[wp:Honda Integra|Honda Integra]]. A C-pillar has also been added, bearing a resemblance to a [[wp:Dodge Daytona|Dodge Daytona]]. The shape of the taillights looks closer to some [[wp:Pontiac Firebird|third-generation Pontiac Firebird]] models. The Buffalo also features a ram air hood.
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Buffalo-GTASA-front.jpg|A Buffalo in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]. <small>([[:File:Buffalo-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]])</small>
  
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===HD Universe===
  
===HD Universe===
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The Buffalo features a custom body kit that includes larger exhaust tips, chrome wheels, and ground effects, suggesting that it is based on the Charger's SRT-8 model. Compared to the [[FIB Buffalo]]'s naturally-aspirated [[wp:V8 engine|V8 engine]], the civilian Buffalo has a supercharged, high-displacement V8 engine.
  
The Buffalo features a custom body kit that includes larger exhaust tips, chrome wheels, and ground effects, suggesting that it is based on the Charger's SRT-8 model. Compared to the [[FIB Buffalo]]'s naturally-aspirated [[wp:V8 engine|V8 engine]], the civilian Buffalo has a supercharged, high-displacement V8 engine.
   
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The Buffalo returns in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'', with the normal version having the same design as The Ballad of Gay Tony model. The Buffalo can be purchased in [[Grand Theft Auto Online|GTA Online]] on [[southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] for $96,000.
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The Buffalo returns in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'', with the normal version having the same design as The Ballad of Gay Tony model. The Buffalo can be purchased in [[Grand Theft Auto Online|GTA Online]] on [[southernsanandreassuperautos.com]] for $35,000.
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===Current Design Gallery===
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Buffalo-TBOGT-front.jpg|A Buffalo in [[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]. <small>([[:File:Buffalo-TBOGT-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]])</small>
  
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| Front_quarter_imagename = BravadoBuffalo-GTAV-Frontquarter.png
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Buffalo-GTAV-Front.png|A Buffalo in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]] <small>([[:File:Buffalo-GTAV-Rear.png|Rear quarter view]])</small>.
  
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| Top_view_imagename = BravadoBuffalo-GTAV-Top.png
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BuffaloComparison-GTAV.jpg|A comparison between the two versions.
  
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| Rear_quarter_imagename = BravadoBuffalo-GTAV-Rearquarter.png
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BuffaloComparison-GTAV-front.jpg|A comparison of the front fascia <small>([[:File:BuffaloComparison-GTAV-rear.jpg|A comparison of the rear]])</small>.
  
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| Front_view_imagename = BravadoBuffalo-GTAV-Frontview.png
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Buffalo_S_GTAVe_Interior.jpg|[[Vehicle Features#Working Dashboards|Interior]] [[first person view]] (of the [[Buffalo S]] variant) in the [[Grand Theft Auto V#Next-Gen & PC Versions|enhanced version of GTA V]].
  
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| Side_view_imagename = BravadoBuffalo-GTAV-Sideview.png
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| Rear_view_imagename = BravadoBuffalo-GTAV-Rearview.png
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| Engine_bay_imagename = Buffalo-Engine-HD.png
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| Underside_view_imagename = BravadoBuffalo-GTAV-Underside.png
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| Inside_view_imagename = BravadoBuffalo-GTAV-Interior.png
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== Performance ==
  
== Performance ==
 
===3D Universe===
  
===3D Universe===
 
In GTA San Andreas, the car is laid out in an FR layout, and sports a high-performance V8 engine that delivers great acceleration and speed, but comes at the cost of high rear end power, which may lead to loss of traction. Despite being a sports car, the Buffalo handles very well off road, making it a spectacular cross-country vehicle.
  
In GTA San Andreas, the car is laid out in an FR layout, and sports a high-performance V8 engine that delivers great acceleration and speed, but comes at the cost of high rear end power, which may lead to loss of traction. Despite being a sports car, the Buffalo handles very well off road, making it a spectacular cross-country vehicle.
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[[File:Buffalo-Engine-HD.png|thumb|160px|Engine of the Buffalo in [[GTA IV]].]]
  
   
 
===HD Universe===
  
===HD Universe===
 
The Buffalo's performance in TBoGT is very good for a four-door sedan, courtesy of its supercharged 5.7 liter V8 engine which is more superior than it's law enforcement variants. As expected, the car is capable of good acceleration which is 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds&nbsp;and an excellent top speed of 201 mph (323 km/h) and a 5-speed semi-automatic gearbox in a FR layout, because it is being lighter than the FIB Buffalo. While the car is still prone to fishtailing, the car's grip on the road is equally excellent. And like the [[Infernus]], [[Banshee]], [[F620]], [[Sultan RS]] and [[Bullet]], the Buffalo backfires from its exhaust when shifting gears.
  
The Buffalo's performance in TBoGT is very good for a four-door sedan, courtesy of its supercharged 5.7 liter V8 engine which is more superior than it's law enforcement variants. As expected, the car is capable of good acceleration which is 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds&nbsp;and an excellent top speed of 201 mph (323 km/h) and a 5-speed semi-automatic gearbox in a FR layout, because it is being lighter than the FIB Buffalo. While the car is still prone to fishtailing, the car's grip on the road is equally excellent. And like the [[Infernus]], [[Banshee]], [[F620]], [[Sultan RS]] and [[Bullet]], the Buffalo backfires from its exhaust when shifting gears.
   
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===Overview===
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==== GTA IV Overview ====
 
{{Template:Vehicle Stats
  
{{Template:Vehicle Stats
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|0-62mph/ 0-100km/h time = 4.3 seconds
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|0-62mph/ 0-100km/h time =
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|Top speed = 201 mph (323 km/h)
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|Top speed =
 
|Engine = 5.7L supercharged V8
  
|Engine = 5.7L supercharged V8
 
|Drivetrain = RWD
  
|Drivetrain = RWD
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|Gears = 5
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|Gears = 6-speed semi-auto (5-speed auto, first generation)
  
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|0-62mph/ 0-100km/h time stated = n/a|0-62mph/ 0-100km/h time speedometer = |Top speed stated = n/a|Top speed speedometer = }}
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Returning to [[GTA V]], the Buffalo retains its mostly-good performance, having an acceptable top-speed, and average acceleration. Thanks to its sturdy front structure, the Buffalo can cope with several head-on crashes before the wheels make an average negative-camber. The braking distance is among the best in the class, and still performs just as good in wet weather, thanks to its thick tires, and its firm brake disks. The engine powering the car is a V8, being situated at the front, and having a RWD drivetrain, an average layout for sports-sedans.
   
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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 = 145 / 233|Engine defined = |Drivetrain defined = RWD|Gears defined = 5|Mass defined = 1650 / 3638|0-62mph/ 0-100km/h time observed = 6.9 Seconds|Top speed observed = 115 / 185|Engine observed = FR Supercharged V8|Drivetrain observed = RWD|Gears observed = 5|Mass observed = n/a}}
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==Version History Gallery==
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{{Vehicle Design History Gallery
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| GTASA_Front_imagename = Buffalo-GTASA-front.jpg
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| GTASA_Rear_imagename = Buffalo-GTASA-rear.jpg
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| GTAIV_EFLC_Front_imagename = Buffalo-TBOGT-front.jpg
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| GTAIV_EFLC_Rear_imagename = Buffalo-TBOGT-rear.jpg
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| GTAV_Front_imagename = Buffalo-GTAV-Front.png
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}}
 
==Modifications==
  
==Modifications==
 
===GTA San Andreas===
  
===GTA San Andreas===
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!Upgrade
  
!Upgrade
 
!Cost (Story)
  
!Cost (Story)
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!Cost ([[Grand_Theft_Auto_Online|Online]])
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!Cost ([[Grand Theft Auto Online|Online]])
 
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==Unique Variants==
  
==Unique Variants==
 
===Red Buffalo===
  
===Red Buffalo===
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[[Mori Kibbutz]] owns a unique red Buffalo that can be found in [[Kibbutz Number One]]. To obtain it, the player can take it to the parking space in [[Niko Bellic|Niko]]'s [[South Bohan safehouse]] and kill Mori, this will cause to fail the mission but the car can be saved. Another method without failing the mission is to reach the destination in the map, let Mori get off and then the player can take the vehicle to the South Bohan safehouse and proceed with the mission.
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Only found in the mission [[This Ain't Checkers]], Mori's red Buffalo, along with the other 3 cars available, is equipped with [[Nitro]]us to help the player win the [[Triathlon (TBOGT)|Triathlon]] set up by [[Mori Kibbutz|Mori]]. It is best to only use the nitrous on straightaways, as it provides an enormous amount of speed in a short amount of time, but makes it nearly impossible to take a corner or slow down. A pink canister icon is displayed on the hub next to the mini map during the race. It empties as you use the Nitrous and is refilled as the player drives.
  
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It is also found in the mission [[This Ain't Checkers]], Mori's red Buffalo, along with the other 3 cars available, is equipped with [[Nitro]] to help the player win the [[Triathlon (TBOGT)|Triathlon]] set up by [[Mori Kibbutz|Mori]].
   
 
===Blue Buffalo===
  
===Blue Buffalo===
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*[[Mori Kibbutz]] owns a red/pink Buffalo.
  
*[[Mori Kibbutz]] owns a red/pink Buffalo.
   
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==Gallery==
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==Image Gallery==
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<gallery width="auto" perrow="3" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="180" orientation="none" columns="3" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center" captionsize="small" bordercolor="#8e8e8e">
  
 
Buffalo-GTA4-advertising.jpg|While absent in [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]], a billboard advertises the stock model of the Buffalo. On closer inspection, the pictured Buffalo features grill-mounted lights from an [[FIB Buffalo]].
  
Buffalo-GTA4-advertising.jpg|While absent in [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]], a billboard advertises the stock model of the Buffalo. On closer inspection, the pictured Buffalo features grill-mounted lights from an [[FIB Buffalo]].
 
Mori Kibbutz Red Buffalo.jpg|[[Mori Kibbutz|Mori's]] Buffalo in TBoGT.
  
Mori Kibbutz Red Buffalo.jpg|[[Mori Kibbutz|Mori's]] Buffalo in TBoGT.
 
Buffalo-bravado-glitched-bumper-frontgtav.png|Buffalo with no bumpers & side skirts by glitch or bug. <small>([[:File:Buffalo-bravado-glitched-bumperback-gtav.png|Rear quarter view]])</small>.
  
Buffalo-bravado-glitched-bumper-frontgtav.png|Buffalo with no bumpers & side skirts by glitch or bug. <small>([[:File:Buffalo-bravado-glitched-bumperback-gtav.png|Rear quarter view]])</small>.
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BuffaloComparison-GTAV.jpg|A comparison between the two versions.
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BuffaloComparison-GTAV-front.jpg|A comparison of the front fascia <small>([[:File:BuffaloComparison-GTAV-rear.jpg|A comparison of the rear]])</small>.
 
</gallery>
  
</gallery>
   
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**'''''GTA San Andreas''''': [[Radio X]].
  
**'''''GTA San Andreas''''': [[Radio X]].
 
**'''''The Ballad of Gay Tony''''': [[San Juan Sounds]].
  
**'''''The Ballad of Gay Tony''''': [[San Juan Sounds]].
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**'''''GTA V''''': [[Radio Los Santos]] or [[West Coast Classics]].
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**'''''GTA V''''': [[Radio Los Santos]], [[The Lab]] (PC only) or [[West Coast Classics]].
 
*The way that the Buffalo in the 3D Universe is a 2-door and the variant in the HD Universe is a 4-door is similar to how the Dodge Charger, the basis of the HD Universe variant, went from its early production as a 2-door to a 4-door from [[2006]] until its present day counterpart.
  
*The way that the Buffalo in the 3D Universe is a 2-door and the variant in the HD Universe is a 4-door is similar to how the Dodge Charger, the basis of the HD Universe variant, went from its early production as a 2-door to a 4-door from [[2006]] until its present day counterpart.
 
* The original San Andreas car's name may be a reference to the Ford Taurus. Both names are a reference to forms of cattle (in the Buffalo's case, a type of [[wp:Bison|bison]]).
  
* The original San Andreas car's name may be a reference to the Ford Taurus. Both names are a reference to forms of cattle (in the Buffalo's case, a type of [[wp:Bison|bison]]).
 
** Another possible name association is that the primary method of defense of a buffalo (bison) is to charge at a threat with its horns. As the later versions of the vehicle were modeled after the Dodge Charger, this may be the reason the name was used in the HD games.
  
** Another possible name association is that the primary method of defense of a buffalo (bison) is to charge at a threat with its horns. As the later versions of the vehicle were modeled after the Dodge Charger, this may be the reason the name was used in the HD games.
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* For any player who views their [[Online]] garage and owns a Buffalo or [[Buffalo S]], will be displayed as the car itself. Player's upgrades remain unless changed.
   
 
===GTA San Andreas===
  
===GTA San Andreas===
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===GTA V===
  
===GTA V===
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*In [[Los Santos Customs]], there's a glitch that lets you remove the bumpers and skirts from the regular Buffalo.[[File:Buffalo-bravado-glitched-bumper-frontgtav.png|thumb|Buffalo with removed bumpers and side skirts through a glitch.]]
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[[File:Buffalo-bravado-glitched-bumper-frontgtav.png|thumb|Buffalo with removed bumpers and side skirts through a glitch.]]
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*In [[Los Santos Customs]], there's a glitch that lets you remove the bumpers and skirts from the regular Buffalo.
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* In GTA V the Buffalo is incorrectly classified as a sports car, as in real life, it is a muscle car.
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==See Also==
  
==See Also==
 
*[[Ruiner]], a similar car in GTA IV that fills the 1980s sports car slot of the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'s Buffalo.
  
*[[Ruiner]], a similar car in GTA IV that fills the 1980s sports car slot of the [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'s Buffalo.
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[[Category:Vehicles in GTA V]]
 
[[Category:Vehicles in GTA Online]]
  
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[[Category:Sedans]]
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Template:Infobox vehicles

For a similar vehicle, see Buffalo S.

“
The Bravado marketing department know just what we need - another resurrected 1960s muscle car for the over-muscled EDM generation. It's a vehicle with aggressive lines for aggressive drivers.
”
— Southernsanandreassuperautos.com description.

The Buffalo is a vehicle that appeared as a muscle car in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and a sports sedan in The Ballad of Gay Tony, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It also has a sportier variant known as the Buffalo S. They are both manufactured by Bravado in the HD Universe.

Design

3D Universe

The Buffalo in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas appears to be based on the third-generation Chevrolet Camaro, but there are influences from other vehicles. The headlights are circular, similar to a Opel Manta B2 and the third generation Honda Integra. A C-pillar has also been added, bearing a resemblance to a Dodge Daytona. The shape of the taillights looks closer to some third-generation Pontiac Firebird models. The Buffalo also features a ram air hood.

HD Universe

The Bravado Buffalo is a sports sedan based on the Sixth generation Dodge Charger as well as the Ford Mustang GT for the greenhouse area, front fascia and headlights. In GTA IV, the game's rendition of the Buffalo had not been made available as a consumer model, despite numerous billboards advertising the car. Rather, the vehicle is depicted as a law enforcement vehicle for the Federal Investigation Bureau, dubbed the FIB Buffalo.

The Buffalo features a custom body kit that includes larger exhaust tips, chrome wheels, and ground effects, suggesting that it is based on the Charger's SRT-8 model. Compared to the FIB Buffalo's naturally-aspirated V8 engine, the civilian Buffalo has a supercharged, high-displacement V8 engine.

The Buffalo returns in Grand Theft Auto V, with the normal version having the same design as The Ballad of Gay Tony model. The Buffalo can be purchased in GTA Online on southernsanandreassuperautos.com for $35,000.

Current Design Gallery

Template:Vehicle Design Gallery

Performance

3D Universe

In GTA San Andreas, the car is laid out in an FR layout, and sports a high-performance V8 engine that delivers great acceleration and speed, but comes at the cost of high rear end power, which may lead to loss of traction. Despite being a sports car, the Buffalo handles very well off road, making it a spectacular cross-country vehicle.

HD Universe

The Buffalo's performance in TBoGT is very good for a four-door sedan, courtesy of its supercharged 5.7 liter V8 engine which is more superior than it's law enforcement variants. As expected, the car is capable of good acceleration which is 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds and an excellent top speed of 201 mph (323 km/h) and a 5-speed semi-automatic gearbox in a FR layout, because it is being lighter than the FIB Buffalo. While the car is still prone to fishtailing, the car's grip on the road is equally excellent. And like the Infernus, Banshee, F620, Sultan RS and Bullet, the Buffalo backfires from its exhaust when shifting gears.

GTA IV Overview

Template:Vehicle Stats Returning to GTA V, the Buffalo retains its mostly-good performance, having an acceptable top-speed, and average acceleration. Thanks to its sturdy front structure, the Buffalo can cope with several head-on crashes before the wheels make an average negative-camber. The braking distance is among the best in the class, and still performs just as good in wet weather, thanks to its thick tires, and its firm brake disks. The engine powering the car is a V8, being situated at the front, and having a RWD drivetrain, an average layout for sports-sedans.

GTA V Overview

Template:Vehicle Stats2

Version History Gallery

Modifications

GTA San Andreas

The Buffalo can only be modified at TransFender.

Type Upgrade Cost
Colors Car Color 1 $ 150
Nitro 2x Nitrous $ 200
10x Nitrous $ 1000
Wheels Import $ 820
Atomic $ 770
Ahab $ 1000
Virtual $ 620
Access $ 1140
Off Road Wheel $ 1000
Mega $ 1030
Grove $ 1230
Twist $ 1200
Wires $ 1560
Hydraulics Hydraulics $ 1500

GTA V

Type Upgrade Cost (Story) Cost (Online)
Bumpers Custom Front Splitter $500 $1000
Custom Rear Bumper $500 $1000
Exhaust Titanium Tuner Exhaust $375 $750
Skirts Custom Skirts $415 $830
Spoiler Low Level Spoiler $275 $550

Unique Variants

Red Buffalo

Mori Kibbutz owns a unique red Buffalo that can be found in Kibbutz Number One. To obtain it, the player can take it to the parking space in Niko's South Bohan safehouse and kill Mori, this will cause to fail the mission but the car can be saved. Another method without failing the mission is to reach the destination in the map, let Mori get off and then the player can take the vehicle to the South Bohan safehouse and proceed with the mission.

It is also found in the mission This Ain't Checkers, Mori's red Buffalo, along with the other 3 cars available, is equipped with Nitro to help the player win the Triathlon set up by Mori.

Blue Buffalo

At the start of the mission Bang Bang, the player has the choice between Tony's black Schafter or a unique blue Buffalo. This Buffalo is presumably Evan Moss's car as he is the only person in the apartment other than Tony and this is the only time the Buffalo is seen.

Notable Owners

Image Gallery

Locations

GTA San Andreas

The Ballad of Gay Tony

  • Very uncommon unless the player drives one.
  • If the player is hijacking a boat or helicopter during a Drug War, they will be required to bring it to the docks in Northwood. The Buffalo will be right in front of the player after the ending cut-scene, and it can be taken freely.
  • Commonly spawns in north Algonquin in multiplayer.
  • Henrique will deliver one to the player if called.
  • Uniquely colored examples can be found during Drug Wars as a target vehicle for convoy missions.

GTA V + Online

Trivia

General

  • The default radio stations for the Buffalo are:
  • The way that the Buffalo in the 3D Universe is a 2-door and the variant in the HD Universe is a 4-door is similar to how the Dodge Charger, the basis of the HD Universe variant, went from its early production as a 2-door to a 4-door from 2006 until its present day counterpart.
  • The original San Andreas car's name may be a reference to the Ford Taurus. Both names are a reference to forms of cattle (in the Buffalo's case, a type of bison).
    • Another possible name association is that the primary method of defense of a buffalo (bison) is to charge at a threat with its horns. As the later versions of the vehicle were modeled after the Dodge Charger, this may be the reason the name was used in the HD games.
  • For any player who views their Online garage and owns a Buffalo or Buffalo S, will be displayed as the car itself. Player's upgrades remain unless changed.

GTA San Andreas

  • The Buffalo shares its engine sound with the Alpha and the Infernus.
  • Sometimes, the Buffalo at Catalina's hideout will have rain particles coming off of the rear trunk that are only visible by looking at it through the camera. This is more likely to occur during foggy weather or in the late day and sunrise.

GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City

  • The Buffalo shown in billboards has a large Bravado logo within its grille, unlike the FIB Buffalo or the civilian Buffalo which have a small logo above the grille. Interestingly, the billboard Buffalo also retains the police lights found on the FIB variant.
  • In The Ballad of Gay Tony, if the player takes a Buffalo to a Pay 'n' Spray too many times, it will turn a unique, dark green color. This color will then be permanent, and no amount of subsequent resprays will change it. This is most likely a glitch, as almost every other car in the game will continually cycle through its color palette. The exceptions are the Dukes, the Infernus and the PMP 600, which all suffer from the glitch.
  • Though the paint-job of Mori's Buffalo is regarded as unique in-game, Buffalo's with the same color can be found, driven by pedestrians.
  • The Buffalo appears in Drug Wars where it is used to escort drugs. These sometimes have unique paint-jobs.
  • The Buffalo features the same wheels as the Rebla.

GTA V

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Buffalo with removed bumpers and side skirts through a glitch.

  • In Los Santos Customs, there's a glitch that lets you remove the bumpers and skirts from the regular Buffalo.
  • In GTA V the Buffalo is incorrectly classified as a sports car, as in real life, it is a muscle car.

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