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| name = Phoenix |
| name = Phoenix |
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− | | front_image = |
+ | | front_image = ImpontePhoenix-Front-GTAV.png |
| image_size = 300 |
| image_size = 300 |
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− | | caption = A |
+ | | caption = A Phoenix in [[Grand_Theft_Auto_V|GTA V]]. |
− | | rear_image = |
+ | | rear_image = ImpontePhoenix-Rear-GTAV.png |
+ | | vehicle_class = Muscle |
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| vehicle_type = Civilian car |
| vehicle_type = Civilian car |
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| body_style = 2-door muscle car |
| body_style = 2-door muscle car |
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| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small> |
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger)</small> |
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− | | appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' |
+ | | appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|GTA Vice City Stories]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''<br>''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' |
| manufacturer = [[Imponte]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small> |
| manufacturer = [[Imponte]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small> |
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− | | related = [[Ruiner |
+ | | related = [[Ruiner]] |
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}} |
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The [[Imponte]] '''Phoenix''' is a two-door muscle car that appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. |
The [[Imponte]] '''Phoenix''' is a two-door muscle car that appears in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] and [[Grand Theft Auto V]]. |
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+ | ==Design== |
⚫ | In every rendition, the Phoenix is based on the [[wp:Pontiac Firebird|1979-1981 Pontiac Firebird]] and [[wp:Chevrolet Camaro#|1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro]] but the round taillights are similar to [[wp:Chevrolet Camaro (second generation)|1970-1973 Chevrolet Camaros]]. The front portion was resembling [[wp:Vauxhall Firenza|1973-1975 Vauxhall Firenza]], especially the Droopsnoot version. It has varied slightly throughout the games, with a rear deck lid blackout panel in GTA San Andreas, and a thinner stripe in GTA Vice City Stories. It returns in GTA V, having a near-identical appearance from GTA III era versions, although it now takes up resemblance as the [[wp:Pontiac Firebird#Second generation|1970 Pontiac Firebird]]. |
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Phoenix-GTASA-front.jpg|A Phoenix in GTA San Andreas, where it is significantly rare (<small>[[:Image:Phoenix-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
Phoenix-GTASA-front.jpg|A Phoenix in GTA San Andreas, where it is significantly rare (<small>[[:Image:Phoenix-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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Phoenix-GTAVCS-front.jpg|A Phoenix in GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Phoenix-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
Phoenix-GTAVCS-front.jpg|A Phoenix in GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Phoenix-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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+ | Modified_Phoenix_GTAV_front.jpg|A modified Phoenix in [[Grand_Theft_Auto_V|GTA V]]. |
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− | Phoenix-GTAV-front.jpg|A pre-release screenshot of the Phoenix in GTA V (<small>[[:Image:Unkown(PontiacTransAM).jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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− | Phoenix-GTAV- |
+ | Phoenix-GTAV-interior.jpg|Interior of a Phoenix in GTA V. |
− | + | Phoenix,Impote.jpg|Engine close-up in GTA V |
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− | + | ==Performance== |
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+ | ===3D Universe=== |
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The Phoenix is one of the fastest cars in the game, and has excellent torque, and handling. The Phoenix drives and sounds as if powered by a large V8 engine, and also features a large air scoop for the carburetor. It can also be modified in [[TransFender]] in GTA: San Andreas with nearly all of the available options for customization, but most of the categories have only one option as with most car customization in San Andreas. The Phoenix in GTA San Andreas is an excellent vehicle off-road and the best sports car for off-roading in the game and it is better at off-roading than some of the SUVs in the game. Like most muscle cars, it has a two person capacity. On the downside, the brakes are not as good as the other sports cars in GTA San Andreas. |
The Phoenix is one of the fastest cars in the game, and has excellent torque, and handling. The Phoenix drives and sounds as if powered by a large V8 engine, and also features a large air scoop for the carburetor. It can also be modified in [[TransFender]] in GTA: San Andreas with nearly all of the available options for customization, but most of the categories have only one option as with most car customization in San Andreas. The Phoenix in GTA San Andreas is an excellent vehicle off-road and the best sports car for off-roading in the game and it is better at off-roading than some of the SUVs in the game. Like most muscle cars, it has a two person capacity. On the downside, the brakes are not as good as the other sports cars in GTA San Andreas. |
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+ | ====HD Universe==== |
+ | The Phoenix is powered by a high-output V8 engine, and it has a high top speed and decent acceleration. It also has excellent torque and can climb steep hills with ease. Unfortunately, it suffers from poor handling. Its poor weight distribution and light rear end leads to severe oversteer, especially at high speeds. Its back end is prone to fishtailing, and crashes and spin-outs may occur more often than usual in this car. The durability is below-par, and it is prone to frame loss (fenders, bumpers, hoods, etc.) in event of a rollover accident. |
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==Locations== |
==Locations== |
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===GTA San Andreas=== |
===GTA San Andreas=== |
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+ | *Almost any rare car including this one will spawn on [[The Strip]]. |
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*For unknown reasons, the Phoenix is an extremely rare car, like the [[Hotknife]] and the [[Euros]] and will only spawn if the "Fast cars" cheat is activated. |
*For unknown reasons, the Phoenix is an extremely rare car, like the [[Hotknife]] and the [[Euros]] and will only spawn if the "Fast cars" cheat is activated. |
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− | *In [[San Fierro]], the Phoenix can be found by entering the San Fierro Hills street race located at the checkered flag behind [[Wang Cars]]. Take the Phoenix to the [[Doherty Garage]] instead of racing it to keep it. |
+ | *In [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]], the Phoenix can be found by entering the [[Race Tournaments in GTA San Andreas|San Fierro Hills street race]] located at the checkered flag behind [[Wang Cars]]. Take the Phoenix to the [[Doherty Garage]] instead of racing it to keep it. |
− | *In [[A Home In The Hills]], It is the escape vehicle of [[Big Poppa]] who seized [[Madd Dogg |
+ | *In [[A Home In The Hills]], It is the escape vehicle of [[Big Poppa]] who seized [[Madd Dogg's Crib|Madd Dogg's mansion]]. You can kill him and retrieve the car, although its quite hard since he will constantly try to drive away, and isn't stopped easily. |
+ | *Can be obtained inside of the [[San Fierro Police Headquarters]] but for that you may need a [[police car]] and a [[Cop Outfit|police suit]] or you will get 4 stars wanted level. |
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===GTA Vice City Stories=== |
===GTA Vice City Stories=== |
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*Parked along the road that extends along the beach on [[Ocean Beach]]. |
*Parked along the road that extends along the beach on [[Ocean Beach]]. |
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*Parked behind [[Malibu Club]] in [[Washington Beach]]. |
*Parked behind [[Malibu Club]] in [[Washington Beach]]. |
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− | *Parked on the side of the road in front of a building, northwest of the [[Vice Point Mall]] |
+ | *Parked on the side of the road in front of a building, northwest of the [[Vice Point Mall]] in [[Vice Point]]. |
===GTA V=== |
===GTA V=== |
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*Spawns noticably more when driving a [[Fusilade]]. |
*Spawns noticably more when driving a [[Fusilade]]. |
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*One can be obtained at Trevor's [[Liquor Ace]] meth lab after the mission [[Trevor Philips Industries]], unless it is blown up during the firefight. |
*One can be obtained at Trevor's [[Liquor Ace]] meth lab after the mission [[Trevor Philips Industries]], unless it is blown up during the firefight. |
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− | *The Phoenix can spawn in the [[Paleto Bay]] area at the [[ |
+ | *The Phoenix can spawn in the [[Paleto Bay]] area at the [[Clucking Bell Farms]]. |
*May spawn in the near vicinity of [[Vinewood Racetrack]]. |
*May spawn in the near vicinity of [[Vinewood Racetrack]]. |
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*May possibly spawn in [[Little Seoul]]. |
*May possibly spawn in [[Little Seoul]]. |
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*Can spawn in [[Grapeseed]] and [[Harmony]]. |
*Can spawn in [[Grapeseed]] and [[Harmony]]. |
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*Spawns more frequently when driving a [[Sandking XL]]. |
*Spawns more frequently when driving a [[Sandking XL]]. |
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− | *Can be obtained from the [[Eastern Motel]] in Harmony during the police shootout random encounter. |
+ | *Can be obtained from the [[Eastern Motel]] in Harmony during the [[Random Events|police shootout random encounter]]. |
*May spawn in [[South Los Santos]] around the [[Vanilla Unicorn]]. |
*May spawn in [[South Los Santos]] around the [[Vanilla Unicorn]]. |
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− | *Pillbox Hill, Legion Square, and Textile City are literally crawling with them. |
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===GTA Online=== |
===GTA Online=== |
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− | *The Phoenix may occasionally spawn around the docks, near the drop-off point for [[Simeon Yetarian|Simeon]]'s missions. |
+ | *The Phoenix may occasionally spawn around the [[Terminal|docks]], near the drop-off point for [[Simeon Yetarian|Simeon]]'s missions. |
*May spawn near the [[Maze Bank Arena]] area. |
*May spawn near the [[Maze Bank Arena]] area. |
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*May spawn in and near the [[Cypress Flats]] area. |
*May spawn in and near the [[Cypress Flats]] area. |
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+ | *Frequently spawns in the parking spaces near the [[East Vinewood]] soccer field area (where the [[Gang Attacks|gang attack]] is located) when driving a [[Dominator]]. |
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− | *One can also be obtained online by playing the [[No Hay Bronca]] mission given by [[Gerald]]. The gang leader flees in a Phoenix and is chased into the [[Los Santos Storm Drain (HD Universe)|LS River]] and gets out at the end. Once he is out, distract him, get in the car, end the mission, and go to freemode. You will be in the Phoenix and are now free to do what you please. Note that the car can be stolen before triggering the chase, forcing the leader to find another car and making the chase much easier. |
+ | *One can also be obtained online by playing the [[No Hay Bronca]] mission given by [[Gerald]]. The unnamed gang leader of the [[Los Santos Vagos (HD Universe)|Los Santos Vagos]] flees in a Phoenix and is chased into the [[Los Santos Storm Drain (HD Universe)|LS River]] and gets out at the end. Once he is out, distract him, get in the car, end the mission, and go to [[Free Mode|freemode]]. You will be in the Phoenix and are now free to do what you please. Note that the car can be stolen before triggering the chase, forcing the leader to find another car and making the chase much easier. |
− | *You can also get one by playing the mission [[Gentry Does It]] by [[Simeon Yetarian]]. It's in the same |
+ | *You can also get one by playing the mission [[Gentry Does It]] by [[Simeon Yetarian]]. It's in the same [[Gentry Manor Hotel|car-park]] as the [[Banshee|ca]][[Felon GT|rs]] you are supposed to steal. |
==Modifications== |
==Modifications== |
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*The default radio stations for the Phoenix are: |
*The default radio stations for the Phoenix are: |
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**'''''GTA San Andreas''''': [[Playback FM]]. |
**'''''GTA San Andreas''''': [[Playback FM]]. |
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+ | **'''''GTA V''''': [[Channel X]]. |
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*In GTA San Andreas, the two storyline missions which involve the use of the Phoenix have the word "Hills" in it ([[A Home in the Hills]] and San Fierro Hills. Note that these two missions are the only missions in GTA San Andreas wherein "Hills" is part of the mission name. However, this is most likely pure coincidence. |
*In GTA San Andreas, the two storyline missions which involve the use of the Phoenix have the word "Hills" in it ([[A Home in the Hills]] and San Fierro Hills. Note that these two missions are the only missions in GTA San Andreas wherein "Hills" is part of the mission name. However, this is most likely pure coincidence. |
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*In GTA V, the Phoenix can be modified to look like the [[wp:Pontiac_Firebird#Second_generation_.281970.E2.80.931981.29|Pontiac Trans Am]] from the movie [[wp:Smokey_and_the_Bandit|Smokey and the Bandit]]. |
*In GTA V, the Phoenix can be modified to look like the [[wp:Pontiac_Firebird#Second_generation_.281970.E2.80.931981.29|Pontiac Trans Am]] from the movie [[wp:Smokey_and_the_Bandit|Smokey and the Bandit]]. |
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**Strangely it can also be modified to resemble a [[wp:Plymouth_Roadrunner_Superbird|Plymouth Superbird]], even though they are based on entirely different cars. |
**Strangely it can also be modified to resemble a [[wp:Plymouth_Roadrunner_Superbird|Plymouth Superbird]], even though they are based on entirely different cars. |
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− | **With the appropriate modifications the Phoenix can be made to resemble the [[wp:Ford XB Falcon|Ford Falcon]] (XB) Pursuit Special featured in the film [[wp:Mad_Max|Mad Max]]. |
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*In GTA Vice City, the butterflies in the hood scoop open when accelerating; however in GTA San Andreas they are stationary, and in GTA VCS the butterflies are eliminated altogether. It is also noteworthy that the GTA SA version of the Phoenix is the only one with three-dimensional butterflies in the scoop: the ones in Vice City were 2-D (flat), despite the fact that they moved. |
*In GTA Vice City, the butterflies in the hood scoop open when accelerating; however in GTA San Andreas they are stationary, and in GTA VCS the butterflies are eliminated altogether. It is also noteworthy that the GTA SA version of the Phoenix is the only one with three-dimensional butterflies in the scoop: the ones in Vice City were 2-D (flat), despite the fact that they moved. |
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*When the health cheat is activated or the car is taken to a garage the butterflies will be stuck open due to a glitch. |
*When the health cheat is activated or the car is taken to a garage the butterflies will be stuck open due to a glitch. |
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*Even though Phoenix is a muscle car, its engine sound is similar to a sports car except in GTA San Andreas where it sounds more like a luxury car than a muscle car. |
*Even though Phoenix is a muscle car, its engine sound is similar to a sports car except in GTA San Andreas where it sounds more like a luxury car than a muscle car. |
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*The Phoenix was originally going to be called the "Roadblazer." |
*The Phoenix was originally going to be called the "Roadblazer." |
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− | *In Saints Row there is a muscle car |
+ | *In ''[[w:c:saintsrow:Saints Row|Saints Row]]'' series there is a muscle car named [[w:c:saintsrow:Phoenix|Phoenix]] also based on the Pontiac Firebird. |
*Once all of the customization options have been unlocked in GTA V for Los Santos customs, it has an option for a high level spoiler, albeit being ''much'' higher than other cars spoilers. Possibly a reference to Richard Petty's 1970 Plymouth Superbird. |
*Once all of the customization options have been unlocked in GTA V for Los Santos customs, it has an option for a high level spoiler, albeit being ''much'' higher than other cars spoilers. Possibly a reference to Richard Petty's 1970 Plymouth Superbird. |
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**Also, if you add the said modifications up above and paint the Phoenix into a light blue color, it will resemble "The King", a character who appeared in the 2006 Disney film, ''[[wp:Cars (film)|Cars]]''. |
**Also, if you add the said modifications up above and paint the Phoenix into a light blue color, it will resemble "The King", a character who appeared in the 2006 Disney film, ''[[wp:Cars (film)|Cars]]''. |
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+ | **Also, if you add the high level spoiler, painting the Phoenix into a dark red color and fitting the 'Wangan Master' Rims, it will resemble the Dodge Charger Daytona driven by Dominic Toretto in the film Fast and Furious 6. |
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− | The Phoenix is a mythical creature which is a bird , who sets fire to itself and turns into another form. This could be the reason why the car is called the "Phoenix" because it's real life counterpart the Pontiac Firebird has something to do with a bird on fire. |
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==Navigation== |
==Navigation== |
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[[ru:Phoenix]] |
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[[Category:Vehicles in GTA Vice City Stories]] |
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[[Category:Vehicles in GTA V]] |
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+ | [[Category:Vehicles in GTA Online]] |
[[Category:Muscle Cars]] |
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[[Category:Vehicles manufactured by Imponte]] |
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Revision as of 19:13, 23 August 2014
Template:Infobox vehicles The Imponte Phoenix is a two-door muscle car that appears in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto V.
Design
In every rendition, the Phoenix is based on the 1979-1981 Pontiac Firebird and 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro but the round taillights are similar to 1970-1973 Chevrolet Camaros. The front portion was resembling 1973-1975 Vauxhall Firenza, especially the Droopsnoot version. It has varied slightly throughout the games, with a rear deck lid blackout panel in GTA San Andreas, and a thinner stripe in GTA Vice City Stories. It returns in GTA V, having a near-identical appearance from GTA III era versions, although it now takes up resemblance as the 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Performance
3D Universe
The Phoenix is one of the fastest cars in the game, and has excellent torque, and handling. The Phoenix drives and sounds as if powered by a large V8 engine, and also features a large air scoop for the carburetor. It can also be modified in TransFender in GTA: San Andreas with nearly all of the available options for customization, but most of the categories have only one option as with most car customization in San Andreas. The Phoenix in GTA San Andreas is an excellent vehicle off-road and the best sports car for off-roading in the game and it is better at off-roading than some of the SUVs in the game. Like most muscle cars, it has a two person capacity. On the downside, the brakes are not as good as the other sports cars in GTA San Andreas.
HD Universe
The Phoenix is powered by a high-output V8 engine, and it has a high top speed and decent acceleration. It also has excellent torque and can climb steep hills with ease. Unfortunately, it suffers from poor handling. Its poor weight distribution and light rear end leads to severe oversteer, especially at high speeds. Its back end is prone to fishtailing, and crashes and spin-outs may occur more often than usual in this car. The durability is below-par, and it is prone to frame loss (fenders, bumpers, hoods, etc.) in event of a rollover accident.
Locations
While common on the streets of GTA Vice City and GTA Vice City Stories, the Phoenix is a significantly rarer car in GTA San Andreas.
GTA Vice City
- Commonly driven all around Vice Beach.
- Parked at the north-western mansion on Starfish Island.
- Common on Starfish Island.
GTA San Andreas
- Almost any rare car including this one will spawn on The Strip.
- For unknown reasons, the Phoenix is an extremely rare car, like the Hotknife and the Euros and will only spawn if the "Fast cars" cheat is activated.
- In San Fierro, the Phoenix can be found by entering the San Fierro Hills street race located at the checkered flag behind Wang Cars. Take the Phoenix to the Doherty Garage instead of racing it to keep it.
- In A Home In The Hills, It is the escape vehicle of Big Poppa who seized Madd Dogg's mansion. You can kill him and retrieve the car, although its quite hard since he will constantly try to drive away, and isn't stopped easily.
- Can be obtained inside of the San Fierro Police Headquarters but for that you may need a police car and a police suit or you will get 4 stars wanted level.
GTA Vice City Stories
- Parked along the road that extends along the beach on Ocean Beach.
- Parked behind Malibu Club in Washington Beach.
- Parked on the side of the road in front of a building, northwest of the Vice Point Mall in Vice Point.
GTA V
- The Phoenix makes a return to the series as the Imponte Phoenix. It is quite a rare car to find and can be found in the Rockford Hills area.
- Spawns noticably more when driving a Fusilade.
- One can be obtained at Trevor's Liquor Ace meth lab after the mission Trevor Philips Industries, unless it is blown up during the firefight.
- The Phoenix can spawn in the Paleto Bay area at the Clucking Bell Farms.
- May spawn in the near vicinity of Vinewood Racetrack.
- May possibly spawn in Little Seoul.
- Can spawn in Grapeseed and Harmony.
- Spawns more frequently when driving a Sandking XL.
- Can be obtained from the Eastern Motel in Harmony during the police shootout random encounter.
- May spawn in South Los Santos around the Vanilla Unicorn.
GTA Online
- The Phoenix may occasionally spawn around the docks, near the drop-off point for Simeon's missions.
- May spawn near the Maze Bank Arena area.
- May spawn in and near the Cypress Flats area.
- Frequently spawns in the parking spaces near the East Vinewood soccer field area (where the gang attack is located) when driving a Dominator.
- One can also be obtained online by playing the No Hay Bronca mission given by Gerald. The unnamed gang leader of the Los Santos Vagos flees in a Phoenix and is chased into the LS River and gets out at the end. Once he is out, distract him, get in the car, end the mission, and go to freemode. You will be in the Phoenix and are now free to do what you please. Note that the car can be stolen before triggering the chase, forcing the leader to find another car and making the chase much easier.
- You can also get one by playing the mission Gentry Does It by Simeon Yetarian. It's in the same car-park as the cars you are supposed to steal.
Modifications
Phoenix can be modified at TransFender garages in San Andreas Colors:
- Car Color 1 (body) – $150
- Car Color 2 (stripe) – $150
Vents
- Oval Hood Vent – $150
- Square Hood Vent – $100
Exhausts
- Large exhaust – $250
- Twin exhaust – $300
- Upswept exhaust – $350
Lights
- Square Fog Lamp – $50
Nitro
- 2× Nitrous – $200
- 5× Nitrous – $500
- 10× Nitrous – $1000
Roof
- Roof Scoop – $80
Spoilers
- Win – $550
- Fury – $350
Side Skirts
- Side Skirt – $500
Wheels
- Import – $820
- Atomic – $770
- Ahab – $1000
- Virtual – $620
- Access – $1140
- Off Road Wheel – $1000
- Mega – $1030
- Grove – $1230
- Twist – $1200
- Wires – $1560
Car Stereo
- Bass Boost – $100
Hydraulics
- Hydraulics – $1500
Trivia
- The default radio stations for the Phoenix are:
- GTA San Andreas: Playback FM.
- GTA V: Channel X.
- In GTA San Andreas, the two storyline missions which involve the use of the Phoenix have the word "Hills" in it (A Home in the Hills and San Fierro Hills. Note that these two missions are the only missions in GTA San Andreas wherein "Hills" is part of the mission name. However, this is most likely pure coincidence.
- In GTA V, the Phoenix can be modified to look like the Pontiac Trans Am from the movie Smokey and the Bandit.
- Strangely it can also be modified to resemble a Plymouth Superbird, even though they are based on entirely different cars.
- In GTA Vice City, the butterflies in the hood scoop open when accelerating; however in GTA San Andreas they are stationary, and in GTA VCS the butterflies are eliminated altogether. It is also noteworthy that the GTA SA version of the Phoenix is the only one with three-dimensional butterflies in the scoop: the ones in Vice City were 2-D (flat), despite the fact that they moved.
- When the health cheat is activated or the car is taken to a garage the butterflies will be stuck open due to a glitch.
- In GTA San Andreas, it is one of the rarest cars in the game along with the Hotknife and the Euros.
- A Phoenix is a legendary mythical bird said to set fire to itself and arise from its ashes in a new form. It is also 1 of 4 vehicles in San Andreas to be named after a mythical creature, the other 3 being the Hydra, Leviathan and Banshee.
- Pontiac had actually sold a compact car called the Phoenix from 1977 to 1984.
- Phoenix is a possible play on Firebird, the car it is based off, as phoenix's are "firebirds" due to setting fire to itself.
- Even though Phoenix is a muscle car, its engine sound is similar to a sports car except in GTA San Andreas where it sounds more like a luxury car than a muscle car.
- The Phoenix was originally going to be called the "Roadblazer."
- In Saints Row series there is a muscle car named Phoenix also based on the Pontiac Firebird.
- Once all of the customization options have been unlocked in GTA V for Los Santos customs, it has an option for a high level spoiler, albeit being much higher than other cars spoilers. Possibly a reference to Richard Petty's 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
- Also, if you add the said modifications up above and paint the Phoenix into a light blue color, it will resemble "The King", a character who appeared in the 2006 Disney film, Cars.
- Also, if you add the high level spoiler, painting the Phoenix into a dark red color and fitting the 'Wangan Master' Rims, it will resemble the Dodge Charger Daytona driven by Dominic Toretto in the film Fast and Furious 6.