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− | {{Infobox |
+ | {{Infobox vehicle |
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+ | |name = Moonbeam |
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+ | |front_image = Moonbeam-GTAO-front.png |
+ | |rear_image = Moonbeam-GTAO-rear.png |
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− | | image_size = 300 |
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+ | |caption = A '''Moonbeam''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''. |
+ | |class = [[:Category:Muscle class in GTA Online|Muscle]] <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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− | | rear_image = Moonbeam-GTA4-rear.jpg |
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+ | |type = Civilian van |
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− | | manufacturer = [[Declasse]] (GTA IV) |
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+ | |body_style = Four-door minivan |
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− | | vehicle_type = Civilian van<br>Law enforcement van (GTA V) |
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+ | |capacity = 4 <small>(driver and three passengers)</small> |
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− | | body_style = Van |
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+ | |manufacturer = [[Declasse]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small> |
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− | | capacity = 4 (driver and 3 passengers) |
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+ | |price = [[Money|$]]32,500 <small>(''[[Grand Theft Auto Online|GTA Online]]'') ([[Benny's Original Motor Works]])</small> |
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− | | appearances = [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories|GTA Liberty City Stories]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto IV|GTA IV]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto V]] |
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+ | |games = {{Games|III=y|VC=y|SA=y|LCS=y|VCS=y|IV=y|TLAD=y|TBOGT=y|O={{DLC|mplowrider}} {{EEEV}}}} |
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+ | |variants = [[Moonbeam Custom]] |
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+ | |related = [[Burrito]]<br>[[Minivan]]<br>[[Youga]] |
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+ | |makeyear = |
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+ | |swankness = |
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+ | *2/5 <small>(''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *4/5 <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |dashtype = Cavalcade <small>(needle)</small><br>[[File:Cavalcade-Dials-GTAV.png|thumb|center|170px]]Cavalcade <small>(dial texture)</small><br>[[File:Cavalcade-GTAV-DialSet.png|thumb|center|170px]] |
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+ | |inttxd = |
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+ | *Generic <small>(3D Universe)</small> |
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+ | *Van <small>(''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *Cavalcade <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |carcols = |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA III'''| |
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+ | {{CarColIII/Title}} |
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+ | {{CarColIII|no=1|12|75}} |
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+ | {{CarColIII|no=2|23|76}} |
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+ | {{CarColIII|no=3|32|77}} |
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+ | {{CarColIII|no=4|43|78}} |
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+ | {{CarColIII|no=5|52|75}} |
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+ | {{CarColIII|no=6|63|76}} |
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+ | {{CarColIII|no=7|53|77}} |
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+ | {{CarColIII|no=8|66|78}}<br> |
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}} |
}} |
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+ | ---- |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA Vice City'''| |
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+ | {{CarColVC/Title}} |
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+ | {{CarColVC|no=1|43|43}} |
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+ | {{CarColVC|no=2|48|48}} |
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+ | {{CarColVC|no=3|54|54}} |
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+ | {{CarColVC|no=4|61|61}} |
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+ | {{CarColVC|no=5|64|64}} |
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+ | {{CarColVC|no=6|9|9}} |
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+ | {{CarColVC|no=7|13|13}} |
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+ | {{CarColVC|no=8|32|32}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ---- |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA San Andreas'''| |
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+ | {{CarColSA/Title}} |
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+ | {{CarColSA|no=1|119|119}} |
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+ | {{CarColSA|no=2|117|227}} |
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+ | {{CarColSA|no=3|114|114}} |
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+ | {{CarColSA|no=4|108|108}} |
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+ | {{CarColSA|no=5|95|95}} |
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+ | {{CarColSA|no=6|81|81}} |
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+ | {{CarColSA|no=7|61|61}} |
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+ | {{CarColSA|no=8|41|41}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ---- |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA Liberty City Stories'''| |
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+ | {{CarColLCS/Title}} |
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+ | {{CarColLCS|no=1|55|55}} |
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+ | {{CarColLCS|no=2|48|48}} |
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+ | {{CarColLCS|no=3|44|44}} |
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+ | {{CarColLCS|no=4|40|40}} |
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+ | {{CarColLCS|no=5|37|37}} |
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+ | {{CarColLCS|no=6|35|35}} |
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+ | {{CarColLCS|no=7|30|30}} |
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+ | {{CarColLCS|no=8|24|24}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ---- |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA Vice City Stories'''| |
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+ | {{CarColVCS/Title}} |
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+ | {{CarColVCS|no=1|3|75}} |
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+ | {{CarColVCS|no=2|23|76}} |
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+ | {{CarColVCS|no=3|32|77}} |
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+ | {{CarColVCS|no=4|43|78}} |
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+ | {{CarColVCS|no=5|52|75}} |
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+ | {{CarColVCS|no=6|63|76}} |
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+ | {{CarColVCS|no=7|53|77}} |
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+ | {{CarColVCS|no=8|66|78}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ---- |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA IV'''| |
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+ | {{CarColIV/Title}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=1|102|104|104}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=2|103|102|103}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=3|108|109|108}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=4|11|102|12}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=5|10|1|12}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=6|1|7|12}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=7|20|17|12}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=8|31|33|27}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=9|40|41|30}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=10|52|53|51}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=11|60|57|53}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=12|67|64|63}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=13|77|73|68}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=14|16|16|76}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=15|9|9|91}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=16|15|15|93}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=17|19|19|93}} |
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+ | {{CarColIV|no=18|13|13|80}}<br> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ---- |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA Online'''| |
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+ | {{CarColV/Title}} |
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+ | {{CarColV|no=1|34|32|29|88|34|42}} |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |wheeltype = Muscle |
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+ | |flags = |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA IV'''| |
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+ | {{Flags|ext_sunroof}} |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_EXTRAS_STRONG}} |
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+ | }} |
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+ | ---- |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA Online'''| |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_EXTRAS_STRONG}} |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_AVERAGE_CAR}} |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_HAS_INTERIOR_EXTRAS}} |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_CAN_HAVE_NEONS}} |
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+ | {{Flags|FLAG_HAS_REAR_SEAT_ACTIVITIES}} |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |modelname = moonbeam <small>(all games)</small> |
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+ | |handlingname = MOONBEAM <small>(all games)</small> |
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+ | |textlabelname = |
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+ | *MOONBM <small>(3D Universe)</small> |
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+ | *MOONB <small>(''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *MOONBEAM <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |roadspawn = |
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+ | *Yes <small>(3D Universe & ''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *Parked <small>(3D Universe & ''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *No <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |roadspawnmaxcol = 1 |
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+ | |roadspawnfreq = |
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+ | *100 <small>(''GTA IV'')</small> |
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+ | *30 <small>(''GTA Online'')</small> |
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+ | |roadspawntrailer = <!--null--> |
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+ | |roadspawnidendis = 20 |
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+ | |roadspawndrivers = <!--null--> |
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+ | |roadspawngroups = |
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+ | {{Expand|'''GTA IV'''| |
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+ | {{Popgroups|POPCYCLE_GROUP_HARLEM}} |
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+ | {{Popgroups|POPCYCLE_GROUP_JERSEY}} |
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+ | {{Popgroups|POPCYCLE_GROUP_BROOKLYN}} |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |roadspawnlicense = Standard White - 100% |
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+ | |engineacceleration = |
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+ | |exhaustacceleration = |
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+ | |idle = |
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+ | |deceleration = |
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+ | |genpreced = |
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+ | |gensucced = |
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+ | }} |
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+ | {{Quote|It may look like a sturdy, affordable minivan with high seating capacity and low build quality. Sure. Its manufacturers were happy with a complete lack of features and utter disregard for good looks. But mindless acceptance of obvious facts did not make this country what it is today. Forget about what the Moonbeam is, and start thinking about what a stunted adolescent with thousands of dollars can pay for it to be. Eligible for customization at Benny's Original Motor Works.|[[Benny's Original Motor Works]] description.}} |
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+ | The '''Moonbeam''' is a four-door minivan featured in every game of the franchise since ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]'' (with the exception of ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''). It was added to ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' as part of the [[GTA Online: Lowriders|Lowriders]] update for the enhanced versions only. It is manufactured by [[Declasse]] in the [[HD Universe]]. |
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+ | ==Influence== |
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− | {{q|Good for big families. Or large gang of criminals.|GTA Vice City Website}} |
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+ | ===3D Universe=== |
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+ | Between ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]'', the Moonbeam is straightforwardly modeled after a {{WP|Chevrolet Astro|1985—1994 Chevrolet Astro/1985—1994 GMC Safari}}, albeit featuring tall tail lights. The ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'' version's tail lights are similar to those found on {{WP|Ford Econoline|1992-1994 Ford Econoline}} vans, while other renditions have single red lights. |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV and Online''=== |
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− | The '''[[Declasse]] Moonbeam''' is a large four-door minivan featured in: |
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+ | In ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'' and ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'', the Moonbeam (this time with a [[Declasse]] manufacturer badge) is still based on a 1985–1994 Chevrolet Astro/1985–1994 GMC Safari, but the front end has been greatly altered, incorporating more realistic detailing and design cues. The Moonbeam also features major design clues from the {{WP|Dodge Caravan#First generation (1984–1990)|first-generation Dodge Caravan}}/{{WP|Plymouth Voyager#First generation (S; 1984–1990)|first-generation Plymouth Voyager SE}}, as seen in the headlights, side skirts, and trunk, but with the license plate moved to the rear bumper. The tail lights somewhat resemble those of the {{WP|Jeep Liberty (KK)}}. |
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− | * [[Grand Theft Auto III]] |
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− | * [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] |
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− | * [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] |
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− | * [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] |
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− | * [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] |
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− | * [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] |
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− | * [[Grand Theft Auto V]] |
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− | == GTA III — GTA Vice City Stories == |
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− | === Design === |
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− | Between GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories, the Moonbeam is straightforwardly modeled after a [[Wikipedia:Chevrolet Astro|1985—1994 Chevrolet Astro/1985—1994 GMC Safari]], but it has tall taillights. Minor cosmetic changes have been made throughout its appearances, but the van has generally retained its bulky 1980s design, making it unattractive in all its appearances. Whilst the GTA Liberty City Stories rendition of the Moonbeam is based on that of GTA III, the GTA Vice City Stories rendition adopts the design of the GTA Liberty City Stories or GTA III rendition, instead of the usual GTA Vice City rendition. |
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+ | ==Design== |
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− | During development of GTA III, the van was originally known as the "'''Aster'''", a clear reference to the Chevrolet Astro name. The van is depicted in the [[Capital Autos]] website. |
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+ | ===3D Universe=== |
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+ | {{Quote|Good for big families. Or large gang of criminals.|''GTA Vice City'' Website}} |
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+ | The Moonbeam is generally depicted as a bulky 1980s van, but minor cosmetic changes have been made throughout its appearances. The ''Grand Theft Auto III'', ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]'' and ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories'' renditions of the Moonbeam features a split grille, a smaller front and rear reverse lights attached to the rear bumper, while the ''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' rendition, albeit similar in design, features a single grille, larger front and rear amber lights attached to the rear bumper, along with a unique "MOONBEAM" badging on the rear compartment door. The ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'' rendition is based upon the ''GTA Vice City'' model, but the badge is absent. Moonbeams can only be seen in single colors. |
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+ | During development of ''GTA III'', the van was originally known as the "'''Aster'''", a clear reference to the Chevrolet Astro name. The van is depicted in the [[Capital Autos]] website. |
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+ | |||
− | |<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="180" captionalign="left"> |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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− | Aster-GTA3-front.jpg|The "Aster", a beta Moonbeam as depicted prior to GTA III's release. |
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+ | Design-wise, the Moonbeam remains identical, but features various distinctive details around. The front end of the van features a black strip and rectangle turn signals on the bumper, along with a lower extension and a plate holder. The grille and headlight setup remains similar to the 3D Universe renditions, but incorporates a dual set of headlights located in black housings. The hood area is relatively small and features silver lettering displaying the manufacturer's name. |
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− | Moonbeam-GTA3-front.jpg|GTA III (<small>[[:Image:Moonbeam-GTA3-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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− | Moonbeam-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:Moonbeam-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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+ | The sides remain relatively similar, but the ride height is a bit lowered and incorporates site steps and silver badging. On the cabin area, the side and rear windows are permanently tinted, a trait also shared with the [[Minivan]]. |
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− | Moonbeam-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:Image:Moonbeam-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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+ | |||
− | Moonbeam-GTALCS-front.jpg|GTA Liberty City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Moonbeam-GTALCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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+ | The rear of the car is more or less identical; the tail lights are smaller in comparison to the 3D Universe iterations and lacks the extra bumper lights, but makes up by featuring silver badging displaying the car's name and the manufacturer. The bumper has a black upper side and a central section for the plate holder. |
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− | Moonbeam-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Moonbeam-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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+ | |||
− | moonbeam.jpg|GTA San Andreas |
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+ | The Moonbeam can spawn with several accessories: |
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− | </gallery> |
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+ | *A standard black grille or a custom billet grille covering the headlights. |
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+ | *One of the two side steps, the first one painted with the car's color with a grey foot step, and the second one finished in silver/grey. |
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+ | *A stock roof, a set of two black luggage bars or an elevated "Super Streamline" aero roof. |
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+ | *Rear quarter panels in place of the windows. |
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+ | *An optional set of rear-mounted continental tire and ladder. |
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+ | |||
+ | Most of the lower half of the bodywork is painted in a primary color around the vehicle, while the upper half and the lower trimmings of the vehicle are painted with a secondary color. It uses a set of star-shaped rims. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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+ | |||
+ | In ''Grand Theft Auto Online'', the Moonbeam returns with the same design and features. However, the improved graphics makes the car's overall appearance cleaner, with newer light textures and lack of tinted windows (although one can apply window tints through mod shops). Its interior uses the "Cavalcade" interior textures and dials. |
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+ | Unlike its previous iteration, the Moonbeam no longer has the accessories and instead, they were carried over to its [[Moonbeam Custom|custom variant]]. The hinged rear passenger doors found on previous iterations have been replaced with sliding doors; therefore, the handles are now located at the front of the doors. Paint scheme remains identical to its ''GTA IV'' iteration, with the lower half of the bodywork painted in a primary color around the vehicle and the upper half and lower trimmings of the vehicle painted with a secondary color. The vehicle retains the same wheel design, being similar to the "Five Star" rims available in [[Los Santos Customs]]. |
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+ | {{Clr}} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Current Design Gallery=== |
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+ | <!--Please ensure you have read the Manual of Style [GTA_Wiki:Manual_of_Style/Vehicles/Design_Galleries] before uploading and adding images to the Current Design Gallery. Failure to meet these guidelines will result in the images being removed and deleted, and repeated offences may result in a warning.--> |
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+ | |||
+ | {{Current Design Gallery |
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+ | |front_quarter_image = Moonbeam-GTAV-FrontQuarter.jpg |
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+ | |top_image = Moonbeam-GTAV-Top.jpg |
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+ | |rear_quarter_image = Moonbeam-GTAV-RearQuarter.jpg |
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+ | |front_image = Moonbeam-GTAV-Front.jpg |
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+ | |side_image = Moonbeam-GTAV-Side.jpg |
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+ | |rear_image = Moonbeam-GTAV-Rear.jpg |
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+ | |engine_image = Moonbeam-GTAV-Enginebay.jpg |
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+ | |underside_image = Moonbeam-GTAV-Underside.jpg |
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+ | |inside_image = Moonbeam-GTAO-Inside.png |
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+ | |detail_image = Moonbeam-GTAIV-Badges.png |
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+ | |open_other_image = Moonbeam-GTAV-Open.jpg |
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+ | |dashboard_image = Moonbeam-GTAO-Dashboard.jpg |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===Version History Gallery=== |
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+ | {{Vehicle Design History Gallery |
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+ | |GTAIII_Front_imagename = Moonbeam-GTA3-front.jpg |
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+ | |GTAIII_Rear_imagename = Moonbeam-GTA3-rear.jpg |
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+ | |GTAVC_Front_imagename = Moonbeam-GTAVC-front.jpg |
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+ | |GTAVC_Rear_imagename = Moonbeam-GTAVC-rear.jpg |
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+ | |GTASA_Front_imagename = Moonbeam-GTASA-front.jpg |
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+ | |GTASA_Rear_imagename = Moonbeam-GTASA-rear.jpg |
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+ | |GTALCS_Front_imagename = Moonbeam-GTALCS-front.jpg |
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+ | |GTALCS_Rear_imagename = Moonbeam-GTALCS-rear.jpg |
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+ | |GTAVCS_Front_imagename = Moonbeam-GTAVCS-front.jpg |
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+ | |GTAVCS_Rear_imagename = Moonbeam-GTAVCS-rear.jpg |
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+ | |GTAIV_Front_imagename = Moonbeam-GTAIV-front.png |
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+ | |GTAIV_Rear_imagename = Moonbeam-GTAIV-rear.png |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Performance== |
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+ | ===3D Universe=== |
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+ | Moonbeams between ''GTA III'' and ''GTA Vice City Stories'' all possess similar handling properties. Performance is poor, due to the under-powered engines, rear wheel drive layouts (However, Moonbeams in ''GTA III'' and ''Vice City'' are front-wheel drive), heavy bodies, soft suspension, and high center of gravity (leading to a tendency to flip on rough terrains). As a result, the Moonbeam is generally unsuitable for high-speed driving and has little practical use aside from its fundamental function as a mode of transport. In ''GTA San Andreas'' it is one of the worst vehicles, as not only does the vehicle have bad performance, it also has a bad build quality and low durability. The Moonbeam only holds a maximum of four occupants. |
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+ | |||
+ | ====3D Universe Overview==== |
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+ | {{Vehiclestats-3d |
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+ | |handling_top_speed = 93 / 150 |
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+ | |handling_gears = 5 |
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+ | |handling_engine = Diesel |
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+ | |handling_drivetrain = FWD <small>(GTA III & GTA Vice City)</small> |
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+ | RWD <small>(GTA San Andreas — GTA Vice City Stories)</small> |
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+ | |handling_mass = 2000 / 4409 |
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+ | |observed_acceleration = |
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+ | |observed_top_speed = |
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+ | |observed_gears = 5 |
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+ | |observed_engine = |
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+ | |observed_drivetrain = FWD <small>(GTA III & GTA Vice City)</small> |
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+ | RWD <small>(GTA San Andreas — GTA Vice City Stories)</small> |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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+ | The ''GTA IV'' rendition of the Moonbeam is powered by a modeled V8 engine and features a rear wheel drive layout. However, its lack of power makes this characteristic negligible; the Moonbeam drives as slowly as its predecessors, and still suffers from understeer. Frustratingly, the Moonbeam fails to withstand a large amount of damage, as its large size would suggest. |
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+ | |||
+ | The vehicle shares the same engine sound as other vans, namely the [[Pony]] and the [[Burrito]]. |
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+ | |||
+ | ====''GTA IV'' Overview==== |
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+ | {{Vehiclestats-gtaiv |
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+ | |handling_top_speed = 81 / 130 |
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+ | |handling_gears = 5 |
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+ | |handling_drivetrain = RWD |
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+ | |handling_mass = 2500 / 5512 |
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+ | |website_acceleration = |
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+ | |website_top_speed = |
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+ | |website_gears = |
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+ | |website_engine = |
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+ | |website_drivetrain = |
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+ | |website_mass = |
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+ | |observed_acceleration = |
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+ | |observed_top_speed = |
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+ | |observed_gears = 5 |
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+ | |observed_engine = {{H:title|Front engine, rear wheel drive|FR}} {{H:title|Single Overhead Camshaft|SOHC}} V8 <small>(In-game model)</small> |
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+ | |observed_drivetrain = RWD |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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+ | The Moonbeam is powered by an FR single overhead camshaft V8 capable of moving it at an average top speed. Since the vehicle has a minivan-style body, it weighs a bit less than other industrial-style vans, and as a result has decent acceleration. Unfortunately, this costs it in terms of durability and traction. Poor weight distribution and the high, soft suspension causes heavy oversteer while cornering. Even though the Moonbeam is a van, it is classified by the game as a muscle car for races. |
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+ | Unlike other vehicles similar to its size, such as the Minivan, the Moonbeam's lively engine and transmission work hard at propelling the vehicle off the line quickly, resulting in a long burnout from the rear wheels and yielding an impressive 0-60 time for its size. Although its handling is quick and responsive; unlike other vehicles similar to its size, the Moonbeam is prone to suffer from extreme oversteer during hard cornering, even at relatively low speeds. Traction is acceptable given its RWD drivetrain, and braking is on par with other vehicles it competes against. The Moonbeam is a decent getaway vehicle in terms of its top speed and acceleration thanks to its brisk engine and transmission, but players should be very cautious while cornering hard, especially during a hot pursuit. |
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+ | |||
+ | The Moonbeam shares a similar sound with sports sedans like the [[Tailgater]] and the [[Schafter]]. |
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+ | |||
+ | ====''GTA Online'' Overview==== |
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+ | {{Vehiclestats-gtao |
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+ | |handling_top_speed = 78 / 125 |
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+ | |handling_gears = 4 |
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+ | |handling_drivetrain = RWD |
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+ | |handling_mass = 2400 / 5291 |
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+ | |handling_fuel_tank = 65 |
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+ | |website_acceleration = |
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+ | |website_top_speed = 140 / 225 |
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+ | |website_gears = 4 |
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+ | |website_engine = |
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+ | |website_drivetrain = RWD |
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+ | |website_mass = 2404 / 5300 |
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+ | |observed_acceleration = 10.2 Seconds |
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+ | |observed_top_speed = 105 / 169 |
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+ | |observed_gears = 4 |
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+ | |observed_engine = {{H:title|Front engine, rear wheel drive|FR}} {{H:title|Single Overhead Camshaft|SOHC}} V8 <small>(In-game model)</small> |
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+ | |observed_drivetrain = RWD |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Rockstar Games Social Club== |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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+ | {{RSSC |
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+ | |name = Moonbeam |
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+ | |manufacturer = Declasse |
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+ | |class = Muscle |
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+ | |image = Moonbeam-GTAO-RGSC-MainNew.jpg |
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+ | |caption = Main image (after 2019). |
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+ | |image2 = Moonbeam-GTAO-RGSC-Action.jpg |
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+ | |caption2 = "Action" image. |
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+ | |image3 = Moonbeam-GTAO-RGSC-Main.jpg |
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+ | |caption3 = Main image (prior to 2019). |
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+ | |speed = 67.068924 |
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+ | |accel = 52.499996 |
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+ | |braking = 13.333334 |
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+ | |traction = 60.606064 |
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+ | |seats = 4 |
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+ | |garage = y |
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+ | |moddable = y |
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+ | |premium = y |
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+ | |super = y |
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+ | |buy = y |
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+ | |sell = y |
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+ | |dealer2 = bomw |
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+ | }} |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Modifications== |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''=== |
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+ | *The Moonbeam can only be modified in a [[TransFender]] garage. |
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+ | {| class="wikitable" |
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+ | !Type |
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+ | !Upgrade |
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+ | !Cost |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Color |
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+ | |Car Color 1 (64 different colors) |
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+ | |$ 150 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan=2|Exhausts |
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+ | |Large Exhaust |
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+ | |$ 250 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Medium Exhaust |
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+ | |$ 200 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan=3|Nitro |
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+ | |2x Nitrous |
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+ | |$ 200 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |5x Nitrous |
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+ | |$ 500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |10x Nitrous |
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+ | |$ 1000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Roof |
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+ | |Roof Scoop |
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+ | |$ 80 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan=2|Spoilers |
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+ | |Drag |
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+ | |$ 200 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Worx |
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+ | |$ 200 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |rowspan=10|Wheels |
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+ | |Import |
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+ | |$ 820 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Atomic |
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+ | |$ 770 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Ahab |
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+ | |$ 1000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Virtual |
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+ | |$ 620 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Access |
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+ | |$ 1140 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Off Road Wheel |
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+ | |$ 1000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Mega |
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+ | |$ 1030 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Grove |
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+ | |$ 1230 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Twist |
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+ | |$ 1200 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Wires |
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+ | |$ 1560 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Car Stereo |
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+ | |Bass Boost |
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+ | |$ 100 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Hydraulics |
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+ | |Hydraulics |
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+ | |$ 1500 |
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|} |
|} |
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− | === |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
+ | {| class="wikitable" |
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− | Moonbeams between GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories all possess similar handling properties. Performance is poor, due to the large but underpowered V6 engines, front wheel drive layouts (Moonbeams in GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Vice City Stories are rear wheel drive), heavy bodies, soft suspension, and high center of gravity (leading to a tendency to flip on rough terrains); as a result, the Moonbeam is generally unsuitable for high-speed driving and has little practical use aside its fundamental function as a mode of transport. The Moonbeam only holds a maximum of four occupants. |
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+ | ! colspan="2" scope="col" |Category |
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+ | ! scope="col" |Modification |
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+ | ! scope="col" |Cost |
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+ | ! scope="col" |Image |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" |Upgrade: Benny's Original Motor Works<sup>B</sup> |
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+ | |[[Moonbeam Custom]] |
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+ | | style="text-align: center;" |$370,000 |
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+ | |[[File:MoonbeamCustom-GTAO-front.png|thumb|center|220px|<small>([[:File:MoonbeamCustom-GTAO-rear.png|Rear quarter view]])</small>]] |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="6" |Armor |
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+ | |No Armor |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$1,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Armor Upgrade 20% |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$7,500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Armor Upgrade 40% |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$12,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Armor Upgrade 60% |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$20,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Armor Upgrade 80% |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$35,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Armor Upgrade 100% |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$50,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="4" |Brakes |
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+ | |Stock Brakes |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$1,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Street Brakes |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$20,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Sport Brakes |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$27,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Race Brakes |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$35,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="4" |Engine |
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+ | |EMS Upgrade, Level 1 |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$9,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |EMS Upgrade, Level 2 |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$12,500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |EMS Upgrade, Level 3 |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$18,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |EMS Upgrade, Level 4 |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$33,500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="2" |[[Car Bomb|Explosives]] |
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+ | |Ignition Bomb |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$5,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Remote Bomb |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$7,500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" |Horns |
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+ | |''Main article: [[Los Santos Customs/Horns]]'' |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | - |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | rowspan="3" |Lights |
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+ | | rowspan="2" |Headlights |
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+ | |Stock Lights |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$600 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Xenon Lights |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$7,500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Neon Kits |
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+ | |''Main article: [[Los Santos Customs/Lights]]'' |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | - |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Loss/Theft Prevention |
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+ | |Tracker |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Full Coverage |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="5" |Plates |
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+ | |Blue on White 1 |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$200 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Blue on White 2 |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$200 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Blue on White 3 |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$200 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Yellow on Blue |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$300 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Yellow on Black |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$600 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" |Respray |
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+ | |''Main article: [[Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors]]'' |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | - |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" |Sell |
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+ | |Sell Vehicle |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="5" |Suspension |
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+ | |Stock Suspension |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$200 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Lowered Suspension |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$1,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Street Suspension |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$2,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Sport Suspension |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$3,400 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Competition Suspension |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$4,400 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="4" |Transmission |
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+ | |Stock Transmission |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$1,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Street Transmission |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$29,500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Sports Transmission |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$32,500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Race Transmission |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$40,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Turbo |
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+ | |None |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$5,000 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Turbo Tuning |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$50,000 |
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+ | |- |
||
+ | | colspan="2" |Wheels |
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+ | |''Main article: [[Los Santos Customs/Wheels]]'' |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | - |
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+ | |- |
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+ | | colspan="2" rowspan="4" |Windows |
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+ | |None |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Light Smoke |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$1,500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Dark Smoke |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$3,500 |
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+ | |- |
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+ | |Limo |
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+ | | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |$5,000 |
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+ | |} |
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+ | :<sup>B</sup> Only available at [[Benny's Original Motor Works]]. |
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− | == |
+ | ==Gallery== |
− | === |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto III''=== |
+ | <gallery position="center" spacing="small" widths="270px"> |
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− | In GTA IV, the Moonbeam (now with a [[Declasse]] manufacturer badge) is still based on a 1985—1994 Chevrolet [[File:Moonbeam_badges.png|thumb]]Astro/1985—1994 GMC Safari but the front end has been greatly altered, incorporating more realistic detailing and design cues, as well as supporting one-tone or two-tone body colors. |
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+ | Aster-GTA3-front.jpg|The "Aster", a beta '''Moonbeam''' as depicted prior to ''GTA III''{{'}}s release. |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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− | The Moonbeam can be found in several different configurations, with optional rear-mounted continental tire and ladder, elevated aero roof (featuring a "Super Streamline" badge), roof-mounted luggage bars, a custom billet grille that covers the headlamps, and either one of two types of side scuffs. It also can be found with blanked out rear side windows. A Super Streamline badge is featured on all Moonbeams on the driver’s door, regardless of whether it has a "Super Streamline" roof or not. |
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+ | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> |
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+ | Moonbeam-GTA4-front1.jpg|Front left quarter view of the '''Moonbeam''', featuring a stock grille, colored side steps, luggage bars and rear-quarter panels. |
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+ | Moonbeam-GTA4-front2.jpg|Front right quarter view of the '''Moonbeam''', featuring a billet grille covering the headlamps and engine grille, a "Super Streamline" roof, colored side steps and rear-quarter panels. |
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+ | Moonbeam-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view of the '''Moonbeam''', featuring silver/grey side steps, no roof accessories, rear-quarter windows and the rear-mounted spare tire/ladder set. |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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− | {| align="center" |
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+ | <gallery position="center" spacing="small"> |
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− | |<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="181" captionalign="left"> |
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− | Moonbeam- |
+ | Moonbeam-GTAO-BennysOriginalMotorWorks.png|The '''Moonbeam''' on [[Benny's Original Motor Works]]. |
− | Moonbeam-GTA4-rear.jpg|GTA IV rendition; rear quarter view depicting its optional rear-mounted continental tire and ladder. |
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− | Moonbeam-GTA4-front2.jpg|GTA IV rendition; front quarter view with a "Super Streamline" roof, a billet grille covering the headlamps and engine grille, and paneled rear quarter windows. |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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− | |} |
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− | + | == Variants == |
|
+ | {{Variant |
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− | The GTA IV rendition of the Moonbeam is powered by a diesel V6, unlike the GTA III era Moonbeams which have gas engines, and features a rear wheel drive layout, however its lack of power makes this characteristic negligible; with a top speed 155 mph, the Moonbeam drives as slowly as its predecessors, and still suffers from understeer. Frustratingly, the Moonbeam fails to withstand a large amount of damage, as its large size would suggest. |
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+ | |float = |
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+ | |title = Moonbeam Custom |
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+ | |games = Grand Theft Auto Online |
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+ | |article_link = Moonbeam Custom |
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+ | |front_image = MoonbeamCustom-GTAO-front.png |
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+ | |rear_image = MoonbeamCustom-GTAO-rear.png |
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+ | |caption = The '''Moonbeam Custom''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]''. |
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+ | |description = The '''Moonbeam Custom''' is a custom variant of the Moonbeam, which features highly-advanced modifications, and hydraulics enabled, not present on the standard Moonbeam. |
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+ | }} |
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− | == |
+ | ===Special Variants=== |
+ | ====''Grand Theft Auto IV''==== |
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− | [[Image:Moonbeam-GTA4-Stevie-front.jpg|thumb|275px|right|The requested Moonbeam in [[Stevie's Car Thefts]] in GTA IV.]] |
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+ | *A Moonbeam is requested as part of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], appearing with a uniquely black and red body. As a new Moonbeam 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. |
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+ | <gallery position="center" spacing="small" widths="270px"> |
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− | In GTA IV, a Moonbeam is requested as part of [[Stevie's Car Thefts]], appearing with a uniquely black and red body. As a new Moonbeam 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. |
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+ | Moonbeam-GTA4-Stevie-front.jpg|The requested Moonbeam in [[Stevie's Car Thefts]] in ''GTA IV''. |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | ==Prominent Appearances in Missions== |
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− | == GTA V == |
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− | === |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto III''=== |
− | In GTA V, a police van seen in a screenshot appears to be based on Moonbeam, however redesigned, being based no longer on the 1985-1994 Astro/Safari but the 1995-2005 version instead. It also appears to have rear sliding doors, although its main rival, the [[Minivan]], does not. |
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+ | * [[Import/Export]] - The Moonbeam is one of the 23 vehicles wanted for the [[Portland|Portland Island]] portion of the Import/Export side mission. |
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− | [[File:Gta-5-police-moonbeam.png|thumb|Police Moonbeam in GTA V.]] |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''=== |
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− | == Trivia == |
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− | *The Moonbeam in GTA Vice City, along with the game's [[Bobcat]], is one of the earliest vehicles in the series to [[Vehicle Details#Model badge|physically depict its name]]; sporting a "MOONBEAM" badge on its trunk lid. |
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− | *The GTA IV rendition of the Moonbeam has the record for highest number of variations per vehicle. |
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− | *Driving a Moonbeam into the [[TransFender]] in [[Las Venturas]] will cause the vehicle to spawn on top of the garage but underneath the roof, trapping the player and the vehicle. At this point the player can only escape by blowing themselves up, re-loading the game's save file, or re-loading the game itself. |
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− | *After collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]] in GTA IV, he agrees to purchase cars from [[Niko Bellic]], with the Moonbeam fetching $2,200. |
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− | *In GTA IV the Moonbeam is equipped with the "door ajar" bong when the driver's door is opened. |
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− | *In GTA IV it is impossible to do a burnout with the Moonbeam, possibly due to the excessively heavy weight, or the highly-underpowered engine. |
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− | *The Moonbeam is strangely not classified as a "people carrier" in Race Mode, but instead paired with the [[Speedo]], [[Burrito]] and [[Pony]] in the "vans" class. This implies that there is a Moonbeam cargo van. |
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− | *In the beta version of GTA IV, the moonbeam was going to have the "MOONBEAM" decal applied to it's back hatch, similar to the Vice City rendition. |
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+ | * [[Robbery|Robbery]] - The Moonbeam is randomly picked as the backup vehicles sent by the enemies. |
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− | *In GTA Vice City the Moonbeam originally had sliding rear doors, but due to limitations, were cut. |
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+ | |||
− | *The Moonbeam plays the following radio stations by default when entered: |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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− | ** [[West Coast Talk Radio]] in GTA San Andreas. |
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+ | * [[Stevie's Car Thefts]] - The Moonbeam is one of the 30 vehicles wanted by the Stevie's Car Thefts in the side-mission of the same name. |
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− | ** [[Integrity 2.0]], [[WKTT Radio]] or [[PLR]] in GTA IV. |
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− | * The Moonbeam may get its name due to the real-life variant Chevrolet Astro, as they both share names with astronomical themes. This is also further proven by the beta name, the Aster. |
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==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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− | '' |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto III''=== |
− | *Garage 30 north of [[Momma's Restaurante]], [[Saint Mark's]], [[Portland |
+ | *Garage 30 north of [[Momma's Restaurante]], [[Saint Mark's]], [[Portland]]. |
− | *In the departments of [[Hepburn Heights]], |
+ | *In the departments of [[Hepburn Heights]], Portland. |
− | *In [[Callahan Point]], |
+ | *In [[Callahan Point]], Portland. |
− | *In the [[Carson General Hospital]] in [[Rockford]], [[Staunton Island]] |
+ | *In the [[Carson General Hospital]] in [[Rockford]], [[Staunton Island]]. |
− | * |
+ | *In the [[Liberty Tree]] offices in [[Bedford Point]], Staunton Island. |
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''=== |
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− | '''GTA San Andreas''' |
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− | *Commonly |
+ | *Commonly driving around [[Vice Point]]. |
− | *Parked outside [[The Pig Pen]] in [[East Los Santos]], [[Los Santos]]. |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''=== |
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− | '''GTA IV''' |
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− | *Commonly |
+ | *Commonly seen driving around [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]] especially [[Idlewood]]. |
+ | *Parked outside [[The Pig Pen]] in [[East Los Santos (3D Universe)|East Los Santos]], Los Santos. |
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+ | *The poor areas in southwest [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]] and south [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]], in addition of the countryside. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories''=== |
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+ | *Found driving around in [[Saint Mark's]]. |
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+ | *In the parking lot of the [[Harwood Ferry Terminal|Ferry Terminal]] in [[Harwood]], [[Portland]]. |
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+ | *In the underground parking lot of [[AMCo. Headquarters]] in [[Torrington]], [[Staunton Island]]. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''=== |
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+ | *Seen driving around at the [[Escobar International Airport]]. |
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+ | *Commonly driving around in [[Little Haiti]]. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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+ | *Almost always spawns in [[Berchem]], [[State of Alderney|Alderney]]. |
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+ | *Sometimes spawns in [[South Slopes]], [[Outlook]] ([[Broker]]) and [[Presidents City]] ([[Algonquin]]). |
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+ | *Commonly found in Broker, [[Bohan]], and the west end of Alderney. |
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*Commonly seen in [[Middle Park East]]. |
*Commonly seen in [[Middle Park East]]. |
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− | *Very common on Charge Island, |
+ | *Very common on [[Charge Island]], [[Industrial (GTA IV)|Industrial]], and [[Colony Island]]. |
+ | *A Moonbeam spawns on the intersection between [[Diamond Street]] and [[Albany Avenue]] during the mission [[Wrong is Right]]. It has no driver so the player can easily take it although this will likely result in mission failure. |
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+ | |||
+ | === ''The Ballad of Gay Tony'' === |
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+ | *Spawns in [[North Holland]], [[Algonquin]].<!--It's advisable to check it a few more times.--> |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto Online''=== |
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+ | *Can be purchased from [[Benny's Original Motor Works]] Website for [[Money|$]]32,500 (enhanced version only). |
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+ | *The Road Captain of a Motorcycle Club can request a Moonbeam for club use in free mode for $1000. This version has bulletproof tires and bullet-resistant front and rear glass. |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Rewards== |
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+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto IV''=== |
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+ | *After collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]], he agrees to purchase cars from [[Niko Bellic]], with the Moonbeam fetching $2,200. |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Radio Stations== |
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+ | {{Defaultradioheader|name=Moonbeam}} |
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+ | {{Defaultradio|game=SA|defaultstation=[[West Coast Talk Radio]]}} |
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+ | {{Defaultradio|game=IV|defaultgroup=talk}} |
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+ | {{Defaultradio|game=EFLC|defaultgroup=talk}} |
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+ | {{Defaultradio|game=IVEFLC|defaultgroup=talk}} |
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+ | {{Defaultradio|game=O|defaultgroup=rap}} |
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+ | |||
+ | ==Trivia== |
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+ | ===General=== |
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+ | *The Moonbeam may get its name due to the real-life variant Chevrolet Astro, as they both share names with astronomical themes. This is also further proven by the beta name, the Aster. |
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+ | |||
+ | ===''Grand Theft Auto III''=== |
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+ | *The Moonbeam in ''GTA Vice City'', along with the game's [[Bobcat]], is one of the earliest vehicles in the series to physically depict its name, sporting a "MOONBEAM" badge on its trunk lid. |
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+ | *In the [[Beta Releases|beta]] for ''GTA Vice City'', the Moonbeam was originally implied, just as planned originally for ''GTA III'', to have sliding rear doors. However, the limitations still existed. Sliding doors were not added to the Moonbeam until ''GTA Online''. |
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+ | *Driving a Moonbeam into the [[TransFender]] in [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]] will cause the vehicle to spawn on top of the garage but underneath the roof, trapping the player and the vehicle. At this point the player can only escape by blowing themselves up, re-loading the game's save file, or re-loading the game itself. |
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+ | *There appears to be a typo in the second color set of the vehicle in the files: 117 is tied to a garnet red color, but 227 is not tied to anything (as the color range is between 0 and 126). It is possibly meant to be 117, assuming the car is supposed to use monotone colors. |
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+ | *The Moonbeam is equipped with the "door ajar" bong when the driver's door is opened. |
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+ | *The addition of the [[Moonbeam Custom|custom variant]] and its modification options in ''GTA Online'' references the Astro/Safari van's popularity in the lowrider scene. |
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+ | *Unless the player owns a regular Moonbeam as a personal vehicle, it will not be listed in muscle car races. |
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+ | **The custom variant however, is. This is also the only vehicle in the [[GTA Online: Lowriders|Lowriders]] update that is not included in the creator. |
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Latest revision as of 21:26, 9 March 2024
The Moonbeam is a four-door minivan featured in every game of the franchise since Grand Theft Auto III (with the exception of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and Grand Theft Auto V). It was added to Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Lowriders update for the enhanced versions only. It is manufactured by Declasse in the HD Universe.
Influence
3D Universe
Between Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Moonbeam is straightforwardly modeled after a 1985—1994 Chevrolet Astro/1985—1994 GMC Safari, albeit featuring tall tail lights. The Grand Theft Auto: Vice City version's tail lights are similar to those found on 1992-1994 Ford Econoline vans, while other renditions have single red lights.
Grand Theft Auto IV and Online
In Grand Theft Auto IV and Grand Theft Auto Online, the Moonbeam (this time with a Declasse manufacturer badge) is still based on a 1985–1994 Chevrolet Astro/1985–1994 GMC Safari, but the front end has been greatly altered, incorporating more realistic detailing and design cues. The Moonbeam also features major design clues from the first-generation Dodge Caravan/first-generation Plymouth Voyager SE, as seen in the headlights, side skirts, and trunk, but with the license plate moved to the rear bumper. The tail lights somewhat resemble those of the Jeep Liberty (KK).
Design
3D Universe
The Moonbeam is generally depicted as a bulky 1980s van, but minor cosmetic changes have been made throughout its appearances. The Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories renditions of the Moonbeam features a split grille, a smaller front and rear reverse lights attached to the rear bumper, while the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City rendition, albeit similar in design, features a single grille, larger front and rear amber lights attached to the rear bumper, along with a unique "MOONBEAM" badging on the rear compartment door. The Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas rendition is based upon the GTA Vice City model, but the badge is absent. Moonbeams can only be seen in single colors.
During development of GTA III, the van was originally known as the "Aster", a clear reference to the Chevrolet Astro name. The van is depicted in the Capital Autos website.
Grand Theft Auto IV
Design-wise, the Moonbeam remains identical, but features various distinctive details around. The front end of the van features a black strip and rectangle turn signals on the bumper, along with a lower extension and a plate holder. The grille and headlight setup remains similar to the 3D Universe renditions, but incorporates a dual set of headlights located in black housings. The hood area is relatively small and features silver lettering displaying the manufacturer's name.
The sides remain relatively similar, but the ride height is a bit lowered and incorporates site steps and silver badging. On the cabin area, the side and rear windows are permanently tinted, a trait also shared with the Minivan.
The rear of the car is more or less identical; the tail lights are smaller in comparison to the 3D Universe iterations and lacks the extra bumper lights, but makes up by featuring silver badging displaying the car's name and the manufacturer. The bumper has a black upper side and a central section for the plate holder.
The Moonbeam can spawn with several accessories:
- A standard black grille or a custom billet grille covering the headlights.
- One of the two side steps, the first one painted with the car's color with a grey foot step, and the second one finished in silver/grey.
- A stock roof, a set of two black luggage bars or an elevated "Super Streamline" aero roof.
- Rear quarter panels in place of the windows.
- An optional set of rear-mounted continental tire and ladder.
Most of the lower half of the bodywork is painted in a primary color around the vehicle, while the upper half and the lower trimmings of the vehicle are painted with a secondary color. It uses a set of star-shaped rims.
Grand Theft Auto Online
In Grand Theft Auto Online, the Moonbeam returns with the same design and features. However, the improved graphics makes the car's overall appearance cleaner, with newer light textures and lack of tinted windows (although one can apply window tints through mod shops). Its interior uses the "Cavalcade" interior textures and dials.
Unlike its previous iteration, the Moonbeam no longer has the accessories and instead, they were carried over to its custom variant. The hinged rear passenger doors found on previous iterations have been replaced with sliding doors; therefore, the handles are now located at the front of the doors. Paint scheme remains identical to its GTA IV iteration, with the lower half of the bodywork painted in a primary color around the vehicle and the upper half and lower trimmings of the vehicle painted with a secondary color. The vehicle retains the same wheel design, being similar to the "Five Star" rims available in Los Santos Customs.
Current Design Gallery
Version History Gallery
Performance
3D Universe
Moonbeams between GTA III and GTA Vice City Stories all possess similar handling properties. Performance is poor, due to the under-powered engines, rear wheel drive layouts (However, Moonbeams in GTA III and Vice City are front-wheel drive), heavy bodies, soft suspension, and high center of gravity (leading to a tendency to flip on rough terrains). As a result, the Moonbeam is generally unsuitable for high-speed driving and has little practical use aside from its fundamental function as a mode of transport. In GTA San Andreas it is one of the worst vehicles, as not only does the vehicle have bad performance, it also has a bad build quality and low durability. The Moonbeam only holds a maximum of four occupants.
3D Universe Overview
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
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N/A | 93 / 150 | 5 | Diesel | FWD (GTA III & GTA Vice City)
RWD (GTA San Andreas — GTA Vice City Stories) |
2000 / 4409 |
N/A | N/A | 5 | N/A | FWD (GTA III & GTA Vice City)
RWD (GTA San Andreas — GTA Vice City Stories) |
Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto IV
The GTA IV rendition of the Moonbeam is powered by a modeled V8 engine and features a rear wheel drive layout. However, its lack of power makes this characteristic negligible; the Moonbeam drives as slowly as its predecessors, and still suffers from understeer. Frustratingly, the Moonbeam fails to withstand a large amount of damage, as its large size would suggest.
The vehicle shares the same engine sound as other vans, namely the Pony and the Burrito.
GTA IV Overview
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
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N/A | 81 / 130 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2500 / 5512 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
N/A | N/A | 5 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto Online
The Moonbeam is powered by an FR single overhead camshaft V8 capable of moving it at an average top speed. Since the vehicle has a minivan-style body, it weighs a bit less than other industrial-style vans, and as a result has decent acceleration. Unfortunately, this costs it in terms of durability and traction. Poor weight distribution and the high, soft suspension causes heavy oversteer while cornering. Even though the Moonbeam is a van, it is classified by the game as a muscle car for races.
Unlike other vehicles similar to its size, such as the Minivan, the Moonbeam's lively engine and transmission work hard at propelling the vehicle off the line quickly, resulting in a long burnout from the rear wheels and yielding an impressive 0-60 time for its size. Although its handling is quick and responsive; unlike other vehicles similar to its size, the Moonbeam is prone to suffer from extreme oversteer during hard cornering, even at relatively low speeds. Traction is acceptable given its RWD drivetrain, and braking is on par with other vehicles it competes against. The Moonbeam is a decent getaway vehicle in terms of its top speed and acceleration thanks to its brisk engine and transmission, but players should be very cautious while cornering hard, especially during a hot pursuit.
The Moonbeam shares a similar sound with sports sedans like the Tailgater and the Schafter.
GTA Online Overview
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
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N/A | 78 / 125 | 4 | N/A | RWD | 2400 / 5291 | 65 |
N/A | 140 / 225 | 4 | N/A | RWD | 2404 / 5300 | N/A |
10.2 Seconds | 105 / 169 | 4 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club
Grand Theft Auto Online
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- The Moonbeam can only be modified in a TransFender garage.
Type | Upgrade | Cost |
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Color | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $ 150 |
Exhausts | Large Exhaust | $ 250 |
Medium Exhaust | $ 200 | |
Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $ 200 |
5x Nitrous | $ 500 | |
10x Nitrous | $ 1000 | |
Roof | Roof Scoop | $ 80 |
Spoilers | Drag | $ 200 |
Worx | $ 200 | |
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 |
Grand Theft Auto Online
Category | Modification | Cost | Image | |
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Upgrade: Benny's Original Motor WorksB | Moonbeam Custom | $370,000 | ||
Armor | No Armor | $1,000 | ||
Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 | |||
Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 | |||
Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 | |||
Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 | |||
Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 | |||
Brakes | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | ||
Street Brakes | $20,000 | |||
Sport Brakes | $27,000 | |||
Race Brakes | $35,000 | |||
Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | ||
EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | |||
EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | |||
EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | |||
Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | ||
Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | ||
Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | |||
Full Coverage | ||||
Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | ||
Blue on White 2 | $200 | |||
Blue on White 3 | $200 | |||
Yellow on Blue | $300 | |||
Yellow on Black | $600 | |||
Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | ||
Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
Competition Suspension | $4,400 | |||
Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | ||
Windows | None | $500 | ||
Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
Limo | $5,000 |
- B Only available at Benny's Original Motor Works.
Gallery
Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto Online
Variants
Moonbeam CustomGrand Theft Auto Online |
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The Moonbeam Custom is a custom variant of the Moonbeam, which features highly-advanced modifications, and hydraulics enabled, not present on the standard Moonbeam. |
Special Variants
Grand Theft Auto IV
- A Moonbeam is requested as part of Stevie's Car Thefts, appearing with a uniquely black and red body. As a new Moonbeam 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.
Prominent Appearances in Missions
Grand Theft Auto III
- Import/Export - The Moonbeam is one of the 23 vehicles wanted for the Portland Island portion of the Import/Export side mission.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
- Robbery - The Moonbeam is randomly picked as the backup vehicles sent by the enemies.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- Stevie's Car Thefts - The Moonbeam is one of the 30 vehicles wanted by the Stevie's Car Thefts in the side-mission of the same name.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto III
- Garage 30 north of Momma's Restaurante, Saint Mark's, Portland.
- In the departments of Hepburn Heights, Portland.
- In Callahan Point, Portland.
- In the Carson General Hospital in Rockford, Staunton Island.
- In the Liberty Tree offices in Bedford Point, Staunton Island.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Commonly driving around Vice Point.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Commonly seen driving around Los Santos especially Idlewood.
- Parked outside The Pig Pen in East Los Santos, Los Santos.
- The poor areas in southwest San Fierro and south Las Venturas, in addition of the countryside.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- Found driving around in Saint Mark's.
- In the parking lot of the Ferry Terminal in Harwood, Portland.
- In the underground parking lot of AMCo. Headquarters in Torrington, Staunton Island.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
- Seen driving around at the Escobar International Airport.
- Commonly driving around in Little Haiti.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- Almost always spawns in Berchem, Alderney.
- Sometimes spawns in South Slopes, Outlook (Broker) and Presidents City (Algonquin).
- Commonly found in Broker, Bohan, and the west end of Alderney.
- Commonly seen in Middle Park East.
- Very common on Charge Island, Industrial, and Colony Island.
- A Moonbeam spawns on the intersection between Diamond Street and Albany Avenue during the mission Wrong is Right. It has no driver so the player can easily take it although this will likely result in mission failure.
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- Spawns in North Holland, Algonquin.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Can be purchased from Benny's Original Motor Works Website for $32,500 (enhanced version only).
- The Road Captain of a Motorcycle Club can request a Moonbeam for club use in free mode for $1000. This version has bulletproof tires and bullet-resistant front and rear glass.
Rewards
Grand Theft Auto IV
- After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie, he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Moonbeam fetching $2,200.
Radio Stations
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Moonbeam plays West Coast Talk Radio.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Moonbeam uses the "Talk Radio" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Moonbeam uses the "Talk Radio" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Moonbeam uses the "Talk Radio" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Moonbeam uses the "Rap" group which can play:
- West Coast Classics
- Radio Los Santos
- The Lab
- Blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
- IFruit Radio (Enhanced Editions only. May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Trivia
General
- The Moonbeam may get its name due to the real-life variant Chevrolet Astro, as they both share names with astronomical themes. This is also further proven by the beta name, the Aster.
Grand Theft Auto III
- The Moonbeam was originally planned to have sliding rear doors, although technical limitations in GTA III made it impossible.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- The Moonbeam in GTA Vice City, along with the game's Bobcat, is one of the earliest vehicles in the series to physically depict its name, sporting a "MOONBEAM" badge on its trunk lid.
- In the beta for GTA Vice City, the Moonbeam was originally implied, just as planned originally for GTA III, to have sliding rear doors. However, the limitations still existed. Sliding doors were not added to the Moonbeam until GTA Online.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Driving a Moonbeam into the TransFender in Las Venturas will cause the vehicle to spawn on top of the garage but underneath the roof, trapping the player and the vehicle. At this point the player can only escape by blowing themselves up, re-loading the game's save file, or re-loading the game itself.
- There appears to be a typo in the second color set of the vehicle in the files: 117 is tied to a garnet red color, but 227 is not tied to anything (as the color range is between 0 and 126). It is possibly meant to be 117, assuming the car is supposed to use monotone colors.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- The Moonbeam is equipped with the "door ajar" bong when the driver's door is opened.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- The addition of the custom variant and its modification options in GTA Online references the Astro/Safari van's popularity in the lowrider scene.
- Unless the player owns a regular Moonbeam as a personal vehicle, it will not be listed in muscle car races.
- The custom variant however, is. This is also the only vehicle in the Lowriders update that is not included in the creator.
See Also
- Moonbeam Custom - Custom lowrider variant.