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| caption = An Emperor in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]]. |
| caption = An Emperor in [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]]. |
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| manufacturer = [[Albany]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small> |
| manufacturer = [[Albany]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small> |
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+ | | vehicle_class = Sedans |
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| vehicle_type = Civilian car |
| vehicle_type = Civilian car |
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| body_style = 4-door family sedan <small>(3D Universe)</small><br>4-door vintage car <small>(HD Universe)</small> |
| body_style = 4-door family sedan <small>(3D Universe)</small><br>4-door vintage car <small>(HD Universe)</small> |
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| capacity = 4 <small>(driver and 3 passengers)</small> |
| capacity = 4 <small>(driver and 3 passengers)</small> |
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− | | appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' |
+ | | appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''<br>''[[The Lost and Damned]]''<br>''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' |
| related = [[Manana]]<br>[[Virgo]]<br>[[Esperanto]]<br>[[Buccaneer]] |
| related = [[Manana]]<br>[[Virgo]]<br>[[Esperanto]]<br>[[Buccaneer]] |
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− | The [[Albany]] '''Emperor''' is a 4-door sedan featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''. The car varies significantly between the three games |
+ | The [[Albany]] '''Emperor''' is a 4-door sedan featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', and its [[Episodes From Liberty City|episodes]] and ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'', and its [[Grand Theft Auto Online|multiplayer]]. The car varies significantly between the three games. |
== Description == |
== Description == |
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In GTA San Andreas, the Emperor, based on an [[wp:Infiniti Q45|1990-1993 Infiniti Q45]], represents a then contemporary large four-door sedan, with a lean design and somewhat rounded profile. Its also looks like the [[Sentinel]], but more sleek and profiled. |
In GTA San Andreas, the Emperor, based on an [[wp:Infiniti Q45|1990-1993 Infiniti Q45]], represents a then contemporary large four-door sedan, with a lean design and somewhat rounded profile. Its also looks like the [[Sentinel]], but more sleek and profiled. |
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− | In GTA IV, the Emperor |
+ | In GTA IV, the Emperor is based on the [[wp:Cadillac de Ville series|5th Generation Cadillac de Ville]] and the [[wp:Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham|Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham]] (the one that was made during 1977 until 1986). It features a "[[Wrecks|beater]]" version of the Emperor, with junky paint finishes, worn interiors, an occasionally missing quarter panel, and old wheels and tires. The beater version is slightly more common. Both the Emperor and its beater variant return in GTA V, unchanged. |
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Emperor-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:Image:Emperor-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
Emperor-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:Image:Emperor-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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Emperor-GTA4-front.jpg|GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Emperor-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
Emperor-GTA4-front.jpg|GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Emperor-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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+ | Emperor,Albany.jpg|Engine close-up in GTA V. |
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+ | Emperor_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]]. |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | ====Variants==== |
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+ | Both GTA IV and GTA V feature beater variants of the Emperor. GTA IV features a slightly damaged and heavily damaged variants, slightly damaged having a missing quarter panel and slightly rusted paintjob and heavily damaged having a completely destroyed and rusty paintjob. GTA V features beater and snowy variants of the Emperor. The beater variant has a slightly rusty paintjob and the snowy variant is the same as the beater variant, albeit covered in snow. All beater Emperors feature a worn interior. |
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+ | <gallery width="auto" perrow="3" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="180" position="center" spacing="small"> |
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Emperor-GTA4-beater1-front.jpg|GTA IV; beater variant. |
Emperor-GTA4-beater1-front.jpg|GTA IV; beater variant. |
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Emperor-GTA4-beater2-front.jpg|GTA IV; alternate beater variant. |
Emperor-GTA4-beater2-front.jpg|GTA IV; alternate beater variant. |
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Emperor2-GTA5-Front.png|GTA V; beater variant. |
Emperor2-GTA5-Front.png|GTA V; beater variant. |
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Emperor3-GTAV-Front.png|GTA V; snow covered variant (<small>[[:Image:Emperor3-GTAV-Rear.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
Emperor3-GTAV-Front.png|GTA V; snow covered variant (<small>[[:Image:Emperor3-GTAV-Rear.png|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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− | GTA V; Front.jpg|GTA V (<small>[[:Image:Emperor Rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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=== Performance === |
=== Performance === |
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Acceleration and speed of GTA San Andreas' Emperor are somewhat disappointing, as are handling and braking. The engine sounds as though it is a large V6 or V8, but is apparently incapable of delivering substantial power to the bulky, rear-drive vehicle. Using the E-brake around corners almost guarantees fishtailing, making this car almost useless when driving at high speeds. It is, however, a sturdy vehicle with low chances of roll overs, and does a fairly good job of absorbing damage. |
Acceleration and speed of GTA San Andreas' Emperor are somewhat disappointing, as are handling and braking. The engine sounds as though it is a large V6 or V8, but is apparently incapable of delivering substantial power to the bulky, rear-drive vehicle. Using the E-brake around corners almost guarantees fishtailing, making this car almost useless when driving at high speeds. It is, however, a sturdy vehicle with low chances of roll overs, and does a fairly good job of absorbing damage. |
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GTA IV's Emperor is powered by a high-displacement, but low-output 5.7 liter V8, mated to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Due to its weight and low-power engine, the Emperor is quite slow off the line, and its top speed of 120 MPH (185 kmh) leaves much to be desired. Acceleration differs between the two variants, with the standard Emperor reaching 60 mph in 9.9 seconds, and the beater in 12.9 seconds. The car feels very heavy around corners and loses much speed around them. Its soft suspension often results in its rear swinging out of control and subtle fishtailing. Braking is very poor, and strangely, for a vehicle that's designed to be reminiscent of late 1970s/early 1980s cars, ABS is standard. Crash deformation is below average, and build quality is surprisingly low: as the Emperor cannot sustain much damage before failing or catching fire. |
GTA IV's Emperor is powered by a high-displacement, but low-output 5.7 liter V8, mated to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Due to its weight and low-power engine, the Emperor is quite slow off the line, and its top speed of 120 MPH (185 kmh) leaves much to be desired. Acceleration differs between the two variants, with the standard Emperor reaching 60 mph in 9.9 seconds, and the beater in 12.9 seconds. The car feels very heavy around corners and loses much speed around them. Its soft suspension often results in its rear swinging out of control and subtle fishtailing. Braking is very poor, and strangely, for a vehicle that's designed to be reminiscent of late 1970s/early 1980s cars, ABS is standard. Crash deformation is below average, and build quality is surprisingly low: as the Emperor cannot sustain much damage before failing or catching fire. |
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The GTA V variant of the Emperor is virtually unchanged from the GTA IV variant. The car again seems to be powered by a high displacement but low performance 8 cylinder engine. The engine offers low power and only decent torque. Because of this, the car acceleration and overall top speed is unspectacular. |
The GTA V variant of the Emperor is virtually unchanged from the GTA IV variant. The car again seems to be powered by a high displacement but low performance 8 cylinder engine. The engine offers low power and only decent torque. Because of this, the car acceleration and overall top speed is unspectacular. |
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− | The handling of the Emperor is decent, especially when a more performance oriented suspension is added to the car. However, due to the car's low ride, height, this does cause the car to scrape against the ground in areas where the terrain is more dynamic and road |
+ | The handling of the Emperor is decent, especially when a more performance oriented suspension is added to the car. However, due to the car's low ride, height, this does cause the car to scrape against the ground in areas where the terrain is more dynamic and road clearance is neccessary. This low ride height will also sometimes cause the Emperor to become stuck in areas where smaller and "shorter" cars can escape from. At speed, the handling of the Emperor can become inconsistent and is prone to fishtailing due to the overall design of the car. Nevertheless, the long wheelbase of the car does aid the driver in these situations, as the driver can countersteer out of the slide and regain control of the car. |
The beater variant of the car sometimes fails to start up. This can be an inherit risk for those who are frequently in high risk situations, as it makes a quick getaway nearly impossible. Unlike the beater variant, however, the normal Emperor starts right up. |
The beater variant of the car sometimes fails to start up. This can be an inherit risk for those who are frequently in high risk situations, as it makes a quick getaway nearly impossible. Unlike the beater variant, however, the normal Emperor starts right up. |
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− | As for durability, the normal Emperor can take multiple impacts to the engine, chassis, suspension, and tires without taking signifcant damage that will disable the car, it is considered one of the most underestimated and underated cars in terms of overall durability. The beater variant, however, will not, and will most likely cease to work after a few direct impacts. The engine, as stated before, is unspectacular, but does have decent torque, which allows the large and bulky car to accelerate very quickly and also enables it to take on offroad courses that some other cars in the same class may have issues with (such as climbing [[Mount Chiliad]]). The car is fairly large and has one of the largest trunks in the game. It seats four occupants. The cars torque, combined with |
+ | As for durability, the normal Emperor can take multiple impacts to the engine, chassis, suspension, and tires without taking signifcant damage that will disable the car, it is considered one of the most underestimated and underated cars in terms of overall durability. The beater variant, however, will not, and will most likely cease to work after a few direct impacts. The engine, as stated before, is unspectacular, but does have decent torque, which allows the large and bulky car to accelerate very quickly and also enables it to take on offroad courses that some other cars in the same class may have issues with (such as climbing [[Mount Chiliad (HD Universe)|Mount Chiliad]]). The car is fairly large and has one of the largest trunks in the game. It seats four occupants. The cars torque, combined with its weight, durability, and apparent body on frame design allows it to barrel through [[Police Roadblocks|cop car roadblocks]], and is rarely ever affected by other cars slamming into it or ramming it. It is one of the most durable cars in the game. |
Overall, the Emperor is a solid, heavy car, with handling that isn't proportional to its straight line speed. For the price and availability of the car, it should be considered by anyone looking for a beginners sedan that can haul a small group around, especially in areas where a durable and capable sedan is needed. |
Overall, the Emperor is a solid, heavy car, with handling that isn't proportional to its straight line speed. For the price and availability of the car, it should be considered by anyone looking for a beginners sedan that can haul a small group around, especially in areas where a durable and capable sedan is needed. |
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|$ 150 |
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− | |rowspan=2|Vents |
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|Oval Hood Vent |
|Oval Hood Vent |
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|$ 150 |
|$ 150 |
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|$ 100 |
|$ 100 |
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− | |rowspan=3|Exhausts |
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|Large Exhaust |
|Large Exhaust |
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|$ 250 |
|$ 250 |
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|$ 100 |
|$ 100 |
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|2x Nitrous |
|2x Nitrous |
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|$ 200 |
|$ 200 |
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|$ 80 |
|$ 80 |
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− | |rowspan=3|Spoilers |
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|Win |
|Win |
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|$ 550 |
|$ 550 |
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|$ 500 |
|$ 500 |
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− | |rowspan=10|Wheels |
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|Import |
|Import |
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|$ 820 |
|$ 820 |
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==Notable Owners== |
==Notable Owners== |
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*[[Maxwell Caughlin]] |
*[[Maxwell Caughlin]] |
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− | *[[Lamar Davis]] owns a blue Emperor. |
+ | *[[Lamar Davis]] owns a blue Emperor. Abandoned during [[The Long Stretch]]. |
*[[Maude Eccles]] |
*[[Maude Eccles]] |
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*[[Little Jacob]] owns a unique green and black beater Emperor |
*[[Little Jacob]] owns a unique green and black beater Emperor |
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*[[Freddy Paparo]] |
*[[Freddy Paparo]] |
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+ | * [[Drunk Couple]] |
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*[[Preston Pecinovsky]] |
*[[Preston Pecinovsky]] |
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+ | *[[Taliana Martinez]] (wrecked) getaway car |
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== Locations == |
== Locations == |
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===GTA San Andreas=== |
===GTA San Andreas=== |
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− | * Commonly found in [[San Fierro]] and [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]]. |
+ | * Commonly found in [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]] and [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]]. |
* Used in "[[Wear Flowers in Your Hair]]", the first mission in San Fierro, in which [[Carl Johnson]] hires [[Dwaine]] and [[Jethro]] to work in the [[Doherty Garage|garage]] in [[Doherty]]. |
* Used in "[[Wear Flowers in Your Hair]]", the first mission in San Fierro, in which [[Carl Johnson]] hires [[Dwaine]] and [[Jethro]] to work in the [[Doherty Garage|garage]] in [[Doherty]]. |
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* Commonly found around the [[Dukes]] area. (Both beater and normal version of the car). |
* Commonly found around the [[Dukes]] area. (Both beater and normal version of the car). |
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* A black Emperor with a red lustered color spawns beside a building at [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]], after completing the mission [[Dust Off]]. |
* A black Emperor with a red lustered color spawns beside a building at [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|Francis International Airport]], after completing the mission [[Dust Off]]. |
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===GTA V=== |
===GTA V=== |
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*Spawns most commonly in [[Downtown Los Santos (GTA V)|Downton Los Santos]], [[Vinewood (GTA V)|Vinewood]], [[East Vinewood]] and [[Rockford Hills]]. |
*Spawns most commonly in [[Downtown Los Santos (GTA V)|Downton Los Santos]], [[Vinewood (GTA V)|Vinewood]], [[East Vinewood]] and [[Rockford Hills]]. |
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*Also spawns more commonly when the player is driving a muscle car. |
*Also spawns more commonly when the player is driving a muscle car. |
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*Parked in the parking lot to the side of the [[Vanilla Unicorn]]. |
*Parked in the parking lot to the side of the [[Vanilla Unicorn]]. |
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+ | *Lamar's blue variant can be kept by storing it in Franklin's garage during [[The Long Stretch]]. |
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*Commonly found around [[South Los Santos]]. |
*Commonly found around [[South Los Santos]]. |
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*Spawns around [[Sandy Shores]]. |
*Spawns around [[Sandy Shores]]. |
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− | *During the mission [[Prologue]], after getting out of the bank, one can be seen parked in the bank yard. The vehicle is unobtainable. |
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− | *Can be seen driving around [[Ludendorff]] during the mission [[Bury the Hatchet]], playing as [[Michael De Santa|Michael]]. The vehicle is obtainable, however getting too far from the [[Asea]] will fail the mission. |
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== Trivia== |
== Trivia== |
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**'''''GTA San Andreas''''': [[CSR 103.9]] or [[K-DST]]. |
**'''''GTA San Andreas''''': [[CSR 103.9]] or [[K-DST]]. |
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**'''''GTA IV''''': [[Massive B Soundsystem 96.9]] or [[Tuff Gong Radio]]. |
**'''''GTA IV''''': [[Massive B Soundsystem 96.9]] or [[Tuff Gong Radio]]. |
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+ | **'''''Episodes from Liberty City''''': [[RamJam FM]]. |
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+ | **'''''GTA V''''': [[Radio Los Santos]] or [[West Coast Classics]]. |
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*Oddly, there's also a car company called [[Emperor (manufacturer)|Emperor]], a Lexus parody, but the car Emperor is made by [[Albany]], a Cadillac parody (which is more fitting for this car). Yet the GTA San Andreas rendition seems to be more fitting for the Emperor brand since it is a Japanese luxury car. |
*Oddly, there's also a car company called [[Emperor (manufacturer)|Emperor]], a Lexus parody, but the car Emperor is made by [[Albany]], a Cadillac parody (which is more fitting for this car). Yet the GTA San Andreas rendition seems to be more fitting for the Emperor brand since it is a Japanese luxury car. |
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* The rat rod beater variant with a lime green roof might appear in Little Jacob's deliveries. Respraying the car at a [[Pay N Spray]] will remove the unique roof and turn it to regular beater version. |
* The rat rod beater variant with a lime green roof might appear in Little Jacob's deliveries. Respraying the car at a [[Pay N Spray]] will remove the unique roof and turn it to regular beater version. |
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* The GTA IV Emperor uses the horn sound from GTA San Andreas. |
* The GTA IV Emperor uses the horn sound from GTA San Andreas. |
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* The beater variant, being an Albany with only 3 headlights, could be a nod to the "Psychobilly Cadillac" from the Johnny Cash song "One Piece At A Time". |
* The beater variant, being an Albany with only 3 headlights, could be a nod to the "Psychobilly Cadillac" from the Johnny Cash song "One Piece At A Time". |
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− | * It appears in the [[GTA V]] trailer at 00.59. However only the front of it is showing. |
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* It could be possible that one of the [[FIB]] agents that appears on the mission [[Dust Off]] owns the black Emperor that is parked beside the building at [[Francis International Airport]] . |
* It could be possible that one of the [[FIB]] agents that appears on the mission [[Dust Off]] owns the black Emperor that is parked beside the building at [[Francis International Airport]] . |
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− | * Oddly, the GTA IV's version of the car appears to be manual despite its old, American appearance. |
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* The Emperor in GTA IV shares it's interior with the [[Esperanto]]. |
* The Emperor in GTA IV shares it's interior with the [[Esperanto]]. |
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[[ru:Emperor (автомобиль)]] |
[[ru:Emperor (автомобиль)]] |
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[[Category:Vehicles]] |
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[[Category:Vehicles manufactured by Albany]] |
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Revision as of 04:36, 18 December 2014
Template:Infobox vehicles:This article is about the car made by Albany. For the manufacturer, see Emperor.
The Albany Emperor is a 4-door sedan featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV, and its episodes and Grand Theft Auto V, and its multiplayer. The car varies significantly between the three games.
Description
Design
In GTA San Andreas, the Emperor, based on an 1990-1993 Infiniti Q45, represents a then contemporary large four-door sedan, with a lean design and somewhat rounded profile. Its also looks like the Sentinel, but more sleek and profiled.
In GTA IV, the Emperor is based on the 5th Generation Cadillac de Ville and the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham (the one that was made during 1977 until 1986). It features a "beater" version of the Emperor, with junky paint finishes, worn interiors, an occasionally missing quarter panel, and old wheels and tires. The beater version is slightly more common. Both the Emperor and its beater variant return in GTA V, unchanged.
Variants
Both GTA IV and GTA V feature beater variants of the Emperor. GTA IV features a slightly damaged and heavily damaged variants, slightly damaged having a missing quarter panel and slightly rusted paintjob and heavily damaged having a completely destroyed and rusty paintjob. GTA V features beater and snowy variants of the Emperor. The beater variant has a slightly rusty paintjob and the snowy variant is the same as the beater variant, albeit covered in snow. All beater Emperors feature a worn interior.
Performance
Acceleration and speed of GTA San Andreas' Emperor are somewhat disappointing, as are handling and braking. The engine sounds as though it is a large V6 or V8, but is apparently incapable of delivering substantial power to the bulky, rear-drive vehicle. Using the E-brake around corners almost guarantees fishtailing, making this car almost useless when driving at high speeds. It is, however, a sturdy vehicle with low chances of roll overs, and does a fairly good job of absorbing damage.
GTA IV's Emperor is powered by a high-displacement, but low-output 5.7 liter V8, mated to a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. Due to its weight and low-power engine, the Emperor is quite slow off the line, and its top speed of 120 MPH (185 kmh) leaves much to be desired. Acceleration differs between the two variants, with the standard Emperor reaching 60 mph in 9.9 seconds, and the beater in 12.9 seconds. The car feels very heavy around corners and loses much speed around them. Its soft suspension often results in its rear swinging out of control and subtle fishtailing. Braking is very poor, and strangely, for a vehicle that's designed to be reminiscent of late 1970s/early 1980s cars, ABS is standard. Crash deformation is below average, and build quality is surprisingly low: as the Emperor cannot sustain much damage before failing or catching fire.
The GTA V variant of the Emperor is virtually unchanged from the GTA IV variant. The car again seems to be powered by a high displacement but low performance 8 cylinder engine. The engine offers low power and only decent torque. Because of this, the car acceleration and overall top speed is unspectacular.
The handling of the Emperor is decent, especially when a more performance oriented suspension is added to the car. However, due to the car's low ride, height, this does cause the car to scrape against the ground in areas where the terrain is more dynamic and road clearance is neccessary. This low ride height will also sometimes cause the Emperor to become stuck in areas where smaller and "shorter" cars can escape from. At speed, the handling of the Emperor can become inconsistent and is prone to fishtailing due to the overall design of the car. Nevertheless, the long wheelbase of the car does aid the driver in these situations, as the driver can countersteer out of the slide and regain control of the car.
The beater variant of the car sometimes fails to start up. This can be an inherit risk for those who are frequently in high risk situations, as it makes a quick getaway nearly impossible. Unlike the beater variant, however, the normal Emperor starts right up.
As for durability, the normal Emperor can take multiple impacts to the engine, chassis, suspension, and tires without taking signifcant damage that will disable the car, it is considered one of the most underestimated and underated cars in terms of overall durability. The beater variant, however, will not, and will most likely cease to work after a few direct impacts. The engine, as stated before, is unspectacular, but does have decent torque, which allows the large and bulky car to accelerate very quickly and also enables it to take on offroad courses that some other cars in the same class may have issues with (such as climbing Mount Chiliad). The car is fairly large and has one of the largest trunks in the game. It seats four occupants. The cars torque, combined with its weight, durability, and apparent body on frame design allows it to barrel through cop car roadblocks, and is rarely ever affected by other cars slamming into it or ramming it. It is one of the most durable cars in the game.
Overall, the Emperor is a solid, heavy car, with handling that isn't proportional to its straight line speed. For the price and availability of the car, it should be considered by anyone looking for a beginners sedan that can haul a small group around, especially in areas where a durable and capable sedan is needed.
Modifications
GTA San Andreas
- The Emperor can only be modified in a TransFender garage.
Type | Upgrade | Cost |
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Color | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $ 150 |
Vents | Oval Hood Vent | $ 150 |
Square Hood Vent | $ 100 | |
Exhausts | Large Exhaust | $ 250 |
Twin Exhaust | $ 300 | |
Upswept Exhaust | $ 400 | |
Lights | Round Fog Lamp | $ 100 |
Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $ 200 |
5x Nitrous | $ 500 | |
10x Nitrous | $ 1000 | |
Roof | Roof Scoop | $ 80 |
Spoilers | Win | $ 550 |
Fury | $ 350 | |
Alpha | $ 250 | |
Side skirts | Side Skirt | $ 500 |
Wheels | Import | $ 820 |
Atomic | $ 770 | |
Ahab | $ 1000 | |
Virtual | $ 620 | |
Access | $ 1140 | |
Off Road Wheel | $ 1000 | |
Mega | $ 1030 | |
Grove | $ 1230 | |
Twist | $ 1200 | |
Wires | $ 1560 | |
Car Stereo | Bass Boost | $ 100 |
Hydraulics | Hydraulics | $ 1500 |
Notable Owners
- Maxwell Caughlin
- Lamar Davis owns a blue Emperor. Abandoned during The Long Stretch.
- Maude Eccles
- Little Jacob owns a unique green and black beater Emperor
- Freddy Paparo
- Drunk Couple
- Preston Pecinovsky
- Taliana Martinez (wrecked) getaway car
Locations
GTA San Andreas
- Commonly found in San Fierro and Los Santos.
- Used in "Wear Flowers in Your Hair", the first mission in San Fierro, in which Carl Johnson hires Dwaine and Jethro to work in the garage in Doherty.
GTA IV
- Commonly found around the Dukes area. (Both beater and normal version of the car).
- A black Emperor with a red lustered color spawns beside a building at Francis International Airport, after completing the mission Dust Off.
- The beater variant can be found parked in Bohan Industrial, Bohan, just west of the Dukes Bay Bridge.
- The beater variant can show up can be found as the delivery vehicle for the Drug Delivery side-mission.
- The beater variant spawns more frequently when driving a non-beater Sabre or Vigero. The regular version spawns more frequently when driving a beater Sabre or Vigero.
- Spawns commonly when driving an Esperanto.
- Spawns near Mikhail Faustin's mansion in Beachgate.
- Occasionally spawns parked on Munsee Avenue in Downtown, Broker in The Ballad of Gay Tony. This is commonly found near where the Pony spawns.
- The beater variant is very common in southern Alderney, around the poorer areas.
GTA V
Standard Variant
- Spawns most commonly in Downton Los Santos, Vinewood, East Vinewood and Rockford Hills.
- Also spawns more commonly when the player is driving a muscle car.
- Parked in the parking lot to the side of the Vanilla Unicorn.
- Lamar's blue variant can be kept by storing it in Franklin's garage during The Long Stretch.
Beater variant
- Commonly found around South Los Santos.
- Spawns around Sandy Shores.
Trivia
- In GTA IV, the back of an Emperor is featured on a building in Star Junction.
- The Emperor plays the following radio stations by default when entered:
- GTA San Andreas: CSR 103.9 or K-DST.
- GTA IV: Massive B Soundsystem 96.9 or Tuff Gong Radio.
- Episodes from Liberty City: RamJam FM.
- GTA V: Radio Los Santos or West Coast Classics.
- Oddly, there's also a car company called Emperor, a Lexus parody, but the car Emperor is made by Albany, a Cadillac parody (which is more fitting for this car). Yet the GTA San Andreas rendition seems to be more fitting for the Emperor brand since it is a Japanese luxury car.
- The rat rod beater variant with a lime green roof might appear in Little Jacob's deliveries. Respraying the car at a Pay N Spray will remove the unique roof and turn it to regular beater version.
- The GTA IV Emperor effectively replaces GTA San Andreas' Greenwood.
- The GTA IV Emperor uses the horn sound from GTA San Andreas.
- The beater variant, being an Albany with only 3 headlights, could be a nod to the "Psychobilly Cadillac" from the Johnny Cash song "One Piece At A Time".
- It could be possible that one of the FIB agents that appears on the mission Dust Off owns the black Emperor that is parked beside the building at Francis International Airport .
- The Emperor in GTA IV shares it's interior with the Esperanto.