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| caption = A Contender in [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]. |
| caption = A Contender in [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]. |
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| rear_image = Contender-GTA4-rear.jpg |
| rear_image = Contender-GTA4-rear.jpg |
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| − | | manufacturer = [[Vapid]] |
+ | | manufacturer = [[Vapid]] |
| − | | vehicle_type = Civilian |
+ | | vehicle_type = Civilian car |
| − | | body_style = 2-door pickup |
+ | | body_style = 2-door pickup truck |
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small> |
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small> |
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| − | | appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''<br>''[[ |
+ | | appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''<br>''[[The Lost and Damned]]''<br>''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'' |
| − | | related = [[Sadler]]<br>[[Sandking]] |
+ | | related = [[Sadler]]<br>[[Sandking]]<br>[[Utility Van]] |
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| − | The [[Vapid]] '''Contender''' is a |
+ | The [[Vapid]] '''Contender''' is a 2-door sport utility truck (SUT) featured exclusively in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. |
== Design == |
== Design == |
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[[File:Contender badges.png|thumb|Badging on the Contender Supercharged.]] |
[[File:Contender badges.png|thumb|Badging on the Contender Supercharged.]] |
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| − | The truck has styling very reminiscent of the [[wp:Ford Lightning|third generation Ford SVT Lightning concept]], most noticeably in the front bumper, grille (in shape, not including the split grille), hood, and back end; the color varieties it appears in are like most modern [[wp:Ford F150|Ford F-150s]] though. It has a Chevy-like, horizontally-split grille and headlights that are similar to the [[wp:Chevrolet Avalanche|2007 Chevrolet Avalanche]]. The Supercharged 5.7L V8 engine, is also similar to the Lightning concept but with a larger displacement V8 (the Lightning had a 5.4L V8). The Contender comes with a variety of bed modifications. Despite those, the |
+ | The truck has styling very reminiscent of the [[wp:Ford Lightning|third generation Ford SVT Lightning concept]], most noticeably in the front bumper, grille (in shape, not including the split grille), hood, and back end; the color varieties it appears in are like most modern [[wp:Ford F150|Ford F-150s]] though. It has a Chevy-like, horizontally-split grille and headlights that are similar to the [[wp:Chevrolet Avalanche|2007 Chevrolet Avalanche]]. The Supercharged 5.7L V8 engine, is also similar to the Lightning concept but with a larger displacement V8 (the Lightning had a 5.4L V8). The Contender comes with a variety of bed modifications. Despite those, the Contender still loosely resembles the [[wp:Nissan Titan|Nissan Titan]], [[wp:Toyota acoma|Toyota Tacoma]], and [[wp:Dodge Ram|Dodge Ram 1500]]. |
== Performance == |
== Performance == |
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== Variants == |
== Variants == |
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| − | A green "Supercharged" Contender driven by the [[McReary crime family|Irish Mob]] can be found in [[Steinway]]. It has huge chrome brush guards, |
+ | A special green colored "Supercharged" Contender driven by the [[McReary crime family|Irish Mob]] can be found in [[Steinway]]. It has huge chrome brush guards and comes with an exclusive bed modification, sporting a soft tonneau cover and chrome roll bars with body color fog lights mounted on top. Its speed and acceleration have increased a very small amount from the supercharger being added. This Contender can be resprayed into any regular color. |
A Contender is also requested as part of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], appearing with a dark grey body color. As a new Contender will respawn at the same spot until the player delivers one to [[S&M Auto Sales]], the player can save one at their safehouse before delivering another. The maximum amount of money you can obtain from delivering the Contender to Stevie is $8,250. |
A Contender is also requested as part of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], appearing with a dark grey body color. As a new Contender will respawn at the same spot until the player delivers one to [[S&M Auto Sales]], the player can save one at their safehouse before delivering another. The maximum amount of money you can obtain from delivering the Contender to Stevie is $8,250. |
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| + | ==Notable owners== |
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| − | [[Bucky Sligo]] |
+ | [[Bucky Sligo]] owns a slightly modified Contender. It sports a tonneau cover and a unique dark green-to-black color-shift paintjob. This vehicle can be stored at the player's safehouse. The color cannot be obtained from a Pay 'n' Spray. |
==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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[[Image:E109Ad.jpg|thumb|275px|But some adverts still consider the car as an "E109".]] |
[[Image:E109Ad.jpg|thumb|275px|But some adverts still consider the car as an "E109".]] |
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* In the [[wp:BradyGames|BradyGames]] guide, the Contender is occasionally referred to as the '''E109''', though the game never calls it the E109. In the game's files, however, the model for the Contender is called E109. It hints that it is a [[Beta Releases|beta]] name, a reference to the Ford '''F150,''' for the Contender. |
* In the [[wp:BradyGames|BradyGames]] guide, the Contender is occasionally referred to as the '''E109''', though the game never calls it the E109. In the game's files, however, the model for the Contender is called E109. It hints that it is a [[Beta Releases|beta]] name, a reference to the Ford '''F150,''' for the Contender. |
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| − | * The Contender is one of the bases for the [[Utility Van]] in GTA V. |
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* In a car commercial on [[CNT]] ([[Sully's Auto Mart]]), a white Contender is referred to as the '''EXT''', which could be another beta name for the truck. The truck in the commercial also has 5 spoke rims which may be the beta design for the truck. |
* In a car commercial on [[CNT]] ([[Sully's Auto Mart]]), a white Contender is referred to as the '''EXT''', which could be another beta name for the truck. The truck in the commercial also has 5 spoke rims which may be the beta design for the truck. |
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* In GTA IV, after collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]] he agrees to purchase cars from [[Niko Bellic]], with the Contender fetching [[Money|$]]2,500. |
* In GTA IV, after collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]] he agrees to purchase cars from [[Niko Bellic]], with the Contender fetching [[Money|$]]2,500. |
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* The Contender doesn't have any white reverse lights. No number plates either, although there seems to be room for one in the back. |
* The Contender doesn't have any white reverse lights. No number plates either, although there seems to be room for one in the back. |
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| + | * Even though the contender doesn't have any reverse lights, a white glow can be seen on the hood each time reversing. When shooting one of the rear indicator lights, orange and white pieces can be seen flying of. When reversing with one broken indicator light the white glow resets to the rear of the car on the ground as if the car did have reverse lights. |
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* The default radio stations for the Contender are: |
* The default radio stations for the Contender are: |
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**'''''GTA IV''''': [[Liberty Rock Radio 97.8]]. |
**'''''GTA IV''''': [[Liberty Rock Radio 97.8]]. |
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* The slogan "Built to rule" appearing on the billboards is a play on Ford's slogan "Built tough" which is used for their F-series. This is even more obvious knowing that [[Vapid]], the brand constructing the Contender, is the [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] parody of Ford. |
* The slogan "Built to rule" appearing on the billboards is a play on Ford's slogan "Built tough" which is used for their F-series. This is even more obvious knowing that [[Vapid]], the brand constructing the Contender, is the [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] parody of Ford. |
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*Advertising for the Contender appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|GTA Chinatown Wars]]. |
*Advertising for the Contender appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars|GTA Chinatown Wars]]. |
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| + | *Even though the Contender does not appear in GTA V, the cab and the overall chassis makes the basis for the [[Utility Van]]. |
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Revision as of 15:23, 2 May 2015
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The Vapid Contender is a 2-door sport utility truck (SUT) featured exclusively in Grand Theft Auto IV.
Design
Badging on the Contender Supercharged.
The truck has styling very reminiscent of the third generation Ford SVT Lightning concept, most noticeably in the front bumper, grille (in shape, not including the split grille), hood, and back end; the color varieties it appears in are like most modern Ford F-150s though. It has a Chevy-like, horizontally-split grille and headlights that are similar to the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche. The Supercharged 5.7L V8 engine, is also similar to the Lightning concept but with a larger displacement V8 (the Lightning had a 5.4L V8). The Contender comes with a variety of bed modifications. Despite those, the Contender still loosely resembles the Nissan Titan, Toyota Tacoma, and Dodge Ram 1500.
Performance
Despite having a 5.7 liter supercharged V8 engine, the Contender only develops 305HP thus it's acceleration and top speed are unimpressive (159 mph), and can be equally matched by the Bobcat but the top speed is higher. On the bright side though, the Contender is impressively durable with collisions and gunfire. Handling is below average with the truck feeling heavy, and understeering around corners. Despite it being a pickup, it isn't good off road, since the truck has 2WD, and the suspension is firm and doesn't have enough ground clearance.
Variants
A special green colored "Supercharged" Contender driven by the Irish Mob can be found in Steinway. It has huge chrome brush guards and comes with an exclusive bed modification, sporting a soft tonneau cover and chrome roll bars with body color fog lights mounted on top. Its speed and acceleration have increased a very small amount from the supercharger being added. This Contender can be resprayed into any regular color.
A Contender is also requested as part of Stevie's Car Thefts, appearing with a dark grey body color. As a new Contender will respawn at the same spot until the player delivers one to S&M Auto Sales, the player can save one at their safehouse before delivering another. The maximum amount of money you can obtain from delivering the Contender to Stevie is $8,250.
Notable owners
Bucky Sligo owns a slightly modified Contender. It sports a tonneau cover and a unique dark green-to-black color-shift paintjob. This vehicle can be stored at the player's safehouse. The color cannot be obtained from a Pay 'n' Spray.
Gallery
GTA IV (Rear quarter view).
A Supercharged variant, driven by the McReary Mob.
The requested Contender in Stevie's Car Thefts.
Bucky Sligo's unique Contender that can be obtained in Smackdown.
Advertising for the contender, Chinatown Wars DS.
Locations
GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City
- The McReary mob variant can be found around Steinway.
- Usually found in most districts of Broker and Dukes.
- Is usually seen in Star Junction, Fishmarket North, Fishmarket South and The Triangle, Algonquin.
- The one requested by Stevie can be found in the Twitchin's Sugar factory compound on Creek Street in BOABO, Broker.
Trivia
Billboard advertisement of the Contender in GTA IV. The advertisement is also featured in Chinatown Wars, but the text placement has changed.
But some adverts still consider the car as an "E109".
- In the BradyGames guide, the Contender is occasionally referred to as the E109, though the game never calls it the E109. In the game's files, however, the model for the Contender is called E109. It hints that it is a beta name, a reference to the Ford F150, for the Contender.
- In a car commercial on CNT (Sully's Auto Mart), a white Contender is referred to as the EXT, which could be another beta name for the truck. The truck in the commercial also has 5 spoke rims which may be the beta design for the truck.
- In GTA IV, after collecting all thirty cars for Stevie he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Contender fetching $2,500.
- The Contender doesn't have any white reverse lights. No number plates either, although there seems to be room for one in the back.
- Even though the contender doesn't have any reverse lights, a white glow can be seen on the hood each time reversing. When shooting one of the rear indicator lights, orange and white pieces can be seen flying of. When reversing with one broken indicator light the white glow resets to the rear of the car on the ground as if the car did have reverse lights.
- The default radio stations for the Contender are:
- GTA IV: Liberty Rock Radio 97.8.
- The Truck also appears as an Undrivable prop in Brucie's Garage and Stevie's garage, However, further inspection shows the truck to be, if not noticeable smaller than the current model, and further notice is a smaller Rollbar as seen on the "Supercharged" variant, yet scaled smaller.
- If the player attempts to climb into the rear cargo compartment while the vehicle is in motion, the player will just lose the balance and fall. If the player is lucky enough, they will fall on to the road. Otherwise, they will fall over in the cargo compartment and become stuck while their health gradually reduces, eventually getting Wasted.
- The slogan "Built to rule" appearing on the billboards is a play on Ford's slogan "Built tough" which is used for their F-series. This is even more obvious knowing that Vapid, the brand constructing the Contender, is the Grand Theft Auto IV parody of Ford.
- Advertising for the Contender appears in GTA Chinatown Wars.
- Even though the Contender does not appear in GTA V, the cab and the overall chassis makes the basis for the Utility Van.