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| front_image = Faction-GTA4-front.jpg
 
| front_image = Faction-GTA4-front.jpg
 
| image_size = 300
 
| image_size = 300
| caption = The Faction in [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]
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| caption = The Faction in [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]].
 
| rear_image = Faction-GTA4-rear.jpg
 
| rear_image = Faction-GTA4-rear.jpg
 
| vehicle_type = Civilian car
 
| vehicle_type = Civilian car
| body_style = [[:Category:2-Door Sedans and Coupes|2-door coupe]]
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| body_style = [[:Category:2-Door Sedans and Coupes|2-door coupé]]
| capacity = 2 (driver and passenger)
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| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small>
| manufacturer = [[Willard (manufacturer)|Willard]] <small>'''('''[[HD Universe]]''')'''</small>
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| manufacturer = [[Willard (manufacturer)|Willard]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small>
| related = [[Sabre]]
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| related = [[Willard]]<br>[[Marbelle]]
| appearances = [[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]
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| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''<br>''[[The Lost and Damned]]''<br>''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''
 
}}
 
}}
   
The [[Willard (manufacturer)|Willard]] '''Faction''' is a two-door coupé found in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]].
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The [[Willard (manufacturer)|Willard]] '''Faction''' is a two-door coupé found in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''.
   
== Description ==
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== Design ==
 
[[File:Faction badges.png|thumb]]
 
=== Design ===
 
 
The Faction is designed as a 1980's American sports coupe, depicted with a T-Top roof and front end fog lights. Some Factions are also equipped with a small hood scoop.
 
The Faction is designed as a 1980's American sports coupe, depicted with a T-Top roof and front end fog lights. Some Factions are also equipped with a small hood scoop.
   
 
The Faction resembles a [[wp:Buick Regal#1978 - 1987|1982-1987 Buick Regal]] (similar to the [[Majestic]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]). Details and portions of the design take cues from the [[wp:Buick Regal#Grand National, T-Type and GNX|Buick Grand National and Regal T-Type]].
[[File:Faction_badges.png|thumb]]
 
 
The Faction resembles a [[wp:Buick Regal#1978 - 1987|1982-1987 Buick Regal]] (similar to the [[Majestic]] in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]). Details and portions of the design take cues from the 
 
 
[[File:Majestic(Faction)-wrecked.png|thumb|164px|Wreck of a Faction.]]
 
 
[[wp:Buick Regal#Grand National, T-Type and GNX|Buick Grand National and Regal T-Type]]. The rear of the Faction, particularly the tail lights, take design cues from the Nissan 240RS Group B car.
 
 
 
=== Performance ===
 
 
Powered by a turbocharged 6.6 L V8 engine, the Faction is a fun car to drive with a high-torque engine up front. Combined with the FR drivetrain, handbrake turns are smooth yet controllable. ABS is standard, giving the brakes good stopping ability. Top speed is 195 mph (313 km/h), and is reached fairly quickly due to its high acceleration.
 
 
== Locations ==
 
*Commonly spawns in [[Cerveza Heights]], [[Schottler]], [[Cerveza Heights]], [[Steinway]], [[Willis]] ([[Dukes]]), [[East Holland]], [[Northwood]], [[Star Junction]], [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]], [[Purgatory]], [[Acter]], [[Tudor]], [[Westdyke]], [[South Bohan]], [[Boulevard]] and [[Fortside]].
 
 
*Often spawns in [[Firefly Island]], [[Firefly Projects]], [[Schottler]], [[Beechwood City]], [[East Island City]] and [[Willis]].
 
 
*Sometimes spawn in [[Berchem]], [[Leftwood]] and [[Westdyke]], [[Acter Industrial Park]], [[Normandy]], [[Port Tudor]] , [[Varsity Heights]], [[Middle Park]], [[Middle Park West]], [[Star Junction]], [[Purgatory]], [[Easton]], [[Lower Easton]], [[Presidents City]], [[Fishmarket North]], [[The Exchange]], [[Bohan Industrial]], [[Chase Point]], [[Northern Gardens]], [[BOABO]], [[East Hook]] and [[Charge Island]].
 
*Driving a [[Sabre]] will make the Faction spawn more frequently.
 
*Driving a [[Ruiner]] will make the Faction spawn more frequently and in larger numbers.
 
   
 
== Performance ==
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[[File:Faction-GTA4-engine.png|thumb|Engine view.]]
 
Powered by a turbocharged 6.6 L V8 engine, the Faction is a fun car to drive with a high-torque engine up front. Combined with the FR drivetrain, handbrake turns are smooth yet controllable. ABS is standard, giving the brakes good stopping ability. Top speed is 195&nbsp;mph (313&nbsp;km/h), and is reached fairly quickly due to its high acceleration.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Faction-GTA4-front.jpg|Front view of the Faction.(<small>[[:Image:Faction-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>)
 
File:Majestic(Faction)-wrecked.png|A wrecked Faction.
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</gallery>
 
==Locations==
 
*Spawns in [[Schottler]], [[Cerveza Heights]], [[Steinway]], [[Willis]], [[East Holland]], [[Northwood]], [[Star Junction]], [[Chinatown, Algonquin|Chinatown]], [[Purgatory]], [[Acter]], [[Tudor]], [[Westdyke]], [[South Bohan]], [[Boulevard]], [[Fortside]], [[Firefly Island]], [[Firefly Projects]], [[Beechwood City]], [[East Island City]], [[Berchem]], [[Leftwood]], [[Acter Industrial Park]], [[Normandy]], [[Port Tudor]], [[Varsity Heights]], [[Middle Park]], [[Middle Park West]], [[Easton]], [[Lower Easton]], [[Presidents City]], [[Fishmarket North]], [[The Exchange]], [[Bohan Industrial]], [[Chase Point]], [[Northern Gardens]], [[BOABO]], [[East Hook]], and [[Charge Island]].
 
*Driving a [[Sabre]] or [[Ruiner]] will make the Faction spawn more frequently.
 
*Spawns in traffic during [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]].
 
*Spawns in traffic during [[Multiplayer in GTA IV|multiplayer]].
   
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* The two default radio stations in the Faction are [[Electro-Choc]] and [[Radio Broker]].
 
* The two default radio stations in the Faction are [[Electro-Choc]] and [[Radio Broker]].
 
* This is the first and only vehicle in the GTA series with a dealership badge, as there is a badge reading "Liberty City Willard" on the rear.
 
* This is the first and only vehicle in the GTA series with a dealership badge, as there is a badge reading "Liberty City Willard" on the rear.
* The Faction is one of a few vehicles in GTA IV that has a burnt out "wrecked" version, seen as a rusted shell in junkyards.
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* The Faction is one of a few vehicles in GTA IV that has a burnt out "wrecked" version, seen as a rusted shell in junkyards. This version of the car also appears in GTA V, but with better textures.
* The beta name for the Faction was Majestic.
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* The beta name for the Faction was possibly Majestic, having the same real life basis.
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* The Faction bears many similarities to the HD-era [[Sabre]]. In fact, beater Sabres in GTA IV seem to have been repaired using parts from the Faction, including a cowl induction hood.
* If painted black, the Faction looks almost identical to the car used at the beginning of [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1013752/ Fast and Furious]  .
 
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* The car is absent from [[Grand Theft Auto V]] along with every other [[Willard (manufacturer)|Willard]] branded car, however a police scanner file named "0x10532F0B" mentions it by name, indicating that it has possibly been cut.
   
== See Also ==
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== See also ==
[[Majestic]]- a very similar vehicle to the Faction, featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].
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*[[Majestic]], a very similar vehicle to the Faction, featured in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]].
   
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The Willard Faction is a two-door coupé found in Grand Theft Auto IV.

Design

File:Faction badges.png

The Faction is designed as a 1980's American sports coupe, depicted with a T-Top roof and front end fog lights. Some Factions are also equipped with a small hood scoop.

The Faction resembles a 1982-1987 Buick Regal (similar to the Majestic in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas). Details and portions of the design take cues from the Buick Grand National and Regal T-Type.

Performance

Faction-GTA4-engine

Engine view.

Powered by a turbocharged 6.6 L V8 engine, the Faction is a fun car to drive with a high-torque engine up front. Combined with the FR drivetrain, handbrake turns are smooth yet controllable. ABS is standard, giving the brakes good stopping ability. Top speed is 195 mph (313 km/h), and is reached fairly quickly due to its high acceleration.

Gallery

Locations

Trivia

  • After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Faction fetching $1,800.
  • The two default radio stations in the Faction are Electro-Choc and Radio Broker.
  • This is the first and only vehicle in the GTA series with a dealership badge, as there is a badge reading "Liberty City Willard" on the rear.
  • The Faction is one of a few vehicles in GTA IV that has a burnt out "wrecked" version, seen as a rusted shell in junkyards. This version of the car also appears in GTA V, but with better textures.
  • The beta name for the Faction was possibly Majestic, having the same real life basis.
  • The Faction bears many similarities to the HD-era Sabre. In fact, beater Sabres in GTA IV seem to have been repaired using parts from the Faction, including a cowl induction hood.
  • The car is absent from Grand Theft Auto V along with every other Willard branded car, however a police scanner file named "0x10532F0B" mentions it by name, indicating that it has possibly been cut.

See also

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