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+ | | caption = An '''Esperanto''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''. |
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| manufacturer = [[Albany]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small> |
| manufacturer = [[Albany]] <small>([[HD Universe]])</small> |
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| vehicle_type = Civilian car |
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+ | | body_style = 2-door coupe <small>(3D Universe)</small><br>[[:Category:Sedans|4-door sedan]] <small>(HD Universe)</small> |
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger, 3D Universe)</small><br>4 <small>(driver and 3 passengers, HD Universe)</small> |
| capacity = 2 <small>(driver and passenger, 3D Universe)</small><br>4 <small>(driver and 3 passengers, HD Universe)</small> |
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| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto Advance|GTA Advance]]<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]]''<br>''[[The Lost and Damned]]''<br>''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'' |
| appearances = ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City|GTA Vice City]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas|GTA San Andreas]]<br>[[Grand Theft Auto Advance|GTA Advance]]<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]]''<br>''[[The Lost and Damned]]''<br>''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]'' |
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| variants = [[Roman's Taxi]]<br>[[Police Roadcruiser]] |
| variants = [[Roman's Taxi]]<br>[[Police Roadcruiser]] |
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+ | }}The '''Esperanto''' is a recurring vehicle in the [[Grand Theft Auto|GTA series]]. It was a two door sedan in the [[3D Universe]], however in the [[HD Universe]] it is a now a four-door sedan. It is manufactured by [[Albany]] in the HD Universe. |
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− | The [[Albany]] '''Esperanto''' was originally a two-door lowrider available in [[Grand Theft Auto III|''Grand Theft Auto III'']]'', [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]. ''In'' [[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', and its [[GTA IV Episodes|episodes]], however, it is a now a four-door sedan. It is one of the most common cars in most of the games in which it appears. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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− | The Esperanto made its first appearance in [[Grand Theft Auto III]], and its design has remained almost exactly the same in the following games, with only minor styling changes (mostly to the taillights and rear bumper). |
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+ | === 3D Universe === |
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− | A modified variant (with official taxi ID plaques) is driven by [[Niko Bellic]]'s cousin, [[Roman Bellic]], and is simply called [[Roman's Taxi]] when getting into that particular Esperanto. When free cab rides from Roman's garage are unlocked, an Esperanto will be sent to pick Niko up. It changes to a Cavalcade after Roman purchases a penthouse in Algonquin, fetching around $20,000+ at Stevie's. It can be obtained in Roman's missions after you complete them, you can steal the ones that Roman sends to you to pick you up however the doors are locked at first so either shoot the driver or get in as a passenger, go to a safehouse, then when Niko gets out, quickly get in front and aim a gun at Mohammed, he will freak out and leave the car, leaving you to kill him for his money (he usually carries some extra cash) or just let him run, and now that the door is open you can just jack it. |
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+ | The Esperanto made its first appearance in ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]].'' Its design became more boxy in [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]], and appeared alongside a similar sedan, the [[Remington]]. Despite the Remington being a lowrider, the Esperanto was not. The rounded design returned for [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] however it returned to the boxy design in its [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories|predecessor]]. |
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+ | === HD Universe === |
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⚫ | The Esperanto was one of the first cars to appear in any media in the run-up to GTA IV's release. It has often been mistakenly referred to as an "Albany" due to the fact that the word is conspicuously emblazoned on the grille |
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+ | For the HD Universe the design was completely changed. The vehicle became a four door sedan for its appearance in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] and its [[Episodes From Liberty City|episodes]]. It has a [[Police Roadcruiser|minor appearance]] in [[Grand Theft Auto V|Grand Theft Auto V's]] [[prologue]] as the main police car for the [[North Yankton State Patrol]]. |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
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When introduced in GTA III (and, later, in GTA Liberty City Stories), the Esperanto features a slightly curvy profile and flatter details. The GTA Vice City rendition (as well as the GTA Vice City Stories rendition) received a major retouch with the vehicle featuring a more angular body design, detailed fascia and rear fin that slant forward. GTA San Andreas' Esperanto is essentially similar in design as that of GTA Vice City, but noticeably sports differences in the rear, with its tailfin-based taillights reduced in height (implying they are now part of the rear bumper) and its rear license plate relocated from the trunk lid to the bumper. Similarly, the GTA Advance rendition maintains much of the physical traits of previous Esperanto's as seen from the top down. |
When introduced in GTA III (and, later, in GTA Liberty City Stories), the Esperanto features a slightly curvy profile and flatter details. The GTA Vice City rendition (as well as the GTA Vice City Stories rendition) received a major retouch with the vehicle featuring a more angular body design, detailed fascia and rear fin that slant forward. GTA San Andreas' Esperanto is essentially similar in design as that of GTA Vice City, but noticeably sports differences in the rear, with its tailfin-based taillights reduced in height (implying they are now part of the rear bumper) and its rear license plate relocated from the trunk lid to the bumper. Similarly, the GTA Advance rendition maintains much of the physical traits of previous Esperanto's as seen from the top down. |
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− | One of the earliest known name of the car is the "'''Esparanto'''", revealed during [[Beta Releases#Grand Theft Auto III|development of GTA III]] and depicted in the [[Capital Autos]] website. The beta Esperanto was also intended to feature hydraulics, but the feature was dropped in the final release. This feature was passed to the [[Yardie Lobo]] however. |
+ | One of the earliest known name of the car is the "'''Esparanto'''", revealed during [[Beta Releases#Grand Theft Auto III|development of GTA III]] and depicted in the [[Capital Autos]] website. Very early model of possible Esparanto was more detailed, it had a brown vynil roof and there were bigger resemblance to a real Cadillac from seventies. The beta Esperanto was also intended to feature hydraulics, but the feature was dropped in the final release. This feature was passed to the [[Yardie Lobo]] however. |
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Esparanto-GTA3-front.jpg|The "''Esparanto''", a beta version of the Esperanto in GTA III. |
Esparanto-GTA3-front.jpg|The "''Esparanto''", a beta version of the Esperanto in GTA III. |
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Esperanto-GTA3-front.jpg|GTA III (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTA3-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
Esperanto-GTA3-front.jpg|GTA III (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTA3-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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Esperanto-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
Esperanto-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>). |
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===GTA IV=== |
===GTA IV=== |
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− | In [[Grand Theft Auto IV]], the [[Albany]] Esperanto is very different to the earlier renditions. Rather than being a large two-door coupe, the new car is a mid-sized four-door sedan. Its styling inspiration appears to be a pastiche of common late-70s/early-80s American car styling. The bumpers, sides and bustle-back styling (a majority of the chassis) is based on the [[wp:Lincoln Continental|Seventh Generation (1982-1987) Lincoln Continental]]. The grille and headlights are similar to a [[wp:Chevrolet Malibu|1982/1983 Chevrolet Malibu]] (the shorter width of the [[File:Esperanto badges.png|thumb]]grille makes it look like a [[wp:Chevrolet Celebrity|1984 - 85 Chevrolet Celebrity]], but the Albany signature on the grille and flatter headlights are more like the Malibu); and the taillights seem based on a [[wp:Pontiac Bonneville|'80-'81 Pontiac Bonneville]]/[[wp:Pontiac Parisienne|'85-'86 Pontiac Parisienne]], the reverse lights could also suggest some other luxury cars. The combined look seems to emulate an early [[wp:Cadillac Seville|Cadillac Seville]] as it is commonly mistaken for one. [[Roman's Taxi]] is based on GTA IV's Esperanto. |
+ | In ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]'', the [[Albany]] Esperanto is very different to the earlier renditions. Rather than being a large two-door coupe, the new car is a mid-sized four-door sedan. Its styling inspiration appears to be a pastiche of common late-70s/early-80s American car styling. The bumpers, sides and bustle-back styling (a majority of the chassis) is based on the [[wp:Lincoln Continental|Seventh Generation (1982-1987) Lincoln Continental]]. The grille and headlights are similar to a [[wp:Chevrolet Malibu|1982/1983 Chevrolet Malibu]] (the shorter width of the [[File:Esperanto badges.png|thumb]]grille makes it look like a [[wp:Chevrolet Celebrity|1984 - 85 Chevrolet Celebrity]], but the Albany signature on the grille and flatter headlights are more like the Malibu); and the taillights seem based on a [[wp:Pontiac Bonneville|'80-'81 Pontiac Bonneville]]/[[wp:Pontiac Parisienne|'85-'86 Pontiac Parisienne]], the reverse lights could also suggest some other luxury cars. The combined look seems to emulate an early [[wp:Cadillac Seville|Cadillac Seville]] as it is commonly mistaken for one. [[Roman's Taxi]] is based on GTA IV's Esperanto. |
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=== GTA IV === |
=== GTA IV === |
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− | The [[Albany]] Esperanto is powered by a relatively lazy-feeling engine, paired with a 5 speed gearbox |
+ | The [[Albany]] Esperanto is powered by a relatively lazy-feeling engine, which is paired with a 5 speed gearbox. It has a RWD configuration unlike the real Seville, which is FWD. Overall, it is rather slow and dreary, in that acceleration is very poor and top speed is not very high. Handling is fairly acceptable, though some understeer can be felt. The suspension can be described as moderately firm, yet soft enough to cope with the rough streets of Liberty City. Braking has improved significantly over the GTA III-era Esperanto, though ABS is still not available. When crashed, this car appears to cope rather well, however it is easy for the engine to become damaged. |
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+ | == Unique Variants == |
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+ | ''Main article: [[Roman's Taxi]]'' |
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+ | Roman Bellic owns a fleet of black Esperantos he uses as taxis for his business before the mission [[Hostile Negotiation]]. They are replaced by grey [[Cavalcade|Cavalcades]]. |
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+ | ''Main article: [[Police Roadcruiser]]'' |
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+ | The [[North Yankton State Patrol]] used a fleet of Esperantos as police vehicles circa 2004. They are only seen in the mission [[Prologue]]. |
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== Modifications (GTA San Andreas) == |
== Modifications (GTA San Andreas) == |
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*In the parking lot near the [[Moist Palms Hotel]] in [[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]]. |
*In the parking lot near the [[Moist Palms Hotel]] in [[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]]. |
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*Spawns when driving a [[Rancher]] in Downtown. |
*Spawns when driving a [[Rancher]] in Downtown. |
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− | *Occasionally spawn in |
+ | *Occasionally spawn in [[Little Haiti]], [[Little Havana]] and Downtown. |
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+ | *There is more than one Esperanto found parked in the car park behind the [[Hyman Memorial Stadium]]. |
===GTA San Andreas=== |
===GTA San Andreas=== |
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− | *Can be found driving around [[Ganton]], [[Idlewood]] and in [[Willowfield |
+ | *Can be found driving around [[Ganton]], [[Idlewood]] and in [[Willowfield]]. |
*Can be found in [[Rockshore West]]. |
*Can be found in [[Rockshore West]]. |
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*Can be found in an alley in front of the [[Sweeney General Hospital]], near an [[Angel]]. |
*Can be found in an alley in front of the [[Sweeney General Hospital]], near an [[Angel]]. |
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*Parked by the [[Old School Hall]] in [[Chinatown, Portland]]. |
*Parked by the [[Old School Hall]] in [[Chinatown, Portland]]. |
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− | *Can be found |
+ | *Can be found in the parking lot of [[Marco's Bistro]] in [[Saint Mark's]]. |
*Parked by the [[AMCo. Petroleum Company|AMCo.]] gas station in [[Harwood]], Portland. |
*Parked by the [[AMCo. Petroleum Company|AMCo.]] gas station in [[Harwood]], Portland. |
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===GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City=== |
===GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City=== |
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− | *In [[GTA IV]], a black one is always available at |
+ | *In [[GTA IV]], a black one is always available at the cab depot up until [[Roman's Sorrow]] has been completed, it can also be seen entering or leaving the building. |
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+ | *One or more may be parked at [[The Triangle Club]] in [[Northern Gardens]], [[Bohan]]. |
− | *Can be found |
+ | *Can be found in [[Broker]] in traffic. |
*One can be found on Wenrohronon Ave. in Broker with a [[Marbelle]], parked on the side of the road near a small construction site before the road ends. It also can be found there in multiplayer modes. |
*One can be found on Wenrohronon Ave. in Broker with a [[Marbelle]], parked on the side of the road near a small construction site before the road ends. It also can be found there in multiplayer modes. |
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*Can often be found in Bohan. |
*Can often be found in Bohan. |
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+ | *Occasionally found in [[Alderney]]. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | [[Image:Wrecked beta Esperanto or Buccaneer.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Wrecked beta [[Buccaneer]]/ Esperanto in GTA IV.]] |
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+ | === General === |
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− | *''Esperanto'' is the name of an auxiliary language spoken throughout the world. It could also be a misspelling of the word ''esperando'', which means "waiting" in Spanish and |
+ | * ''Esperanto'' is the name of an auxiliary language spoken throughout the world. It could also be a misspelling of the word ''esperando'', which means "waiting" in Spanish and Portuguese. |
− | *In [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], no matter how many times you respray the Esperanto, there will always be a lining of brown dirt at the bottom of the vehicle. |
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− | *The Esperanto is one of the few cars that the Police will say the name over the radio when chasing you. |
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− | *In GTA IV the Esperanto's engine sound, along with any other vehicle that emits the same noise, bears similarity to the sound produced by the Jersey XS, a car based on the Dodge Viper found only in Midnight Club II. |
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+ | === 3D Universe === |
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⚫ | *Variants of the Esperanto are featured in the opening missions of both |
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+ | *In a trailer for [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]], a unique black Esperanto can be seen crashing. It cannot be obtained without cheats. |
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− | *Despite being a lowrider, it cannot be tuned up in [[Loco Low Co.]]. Furthermore, it can't be used in the [[Lowrider Challenge]] . |
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− | *In |
+ | * In [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]], no matter how many times you respray the Esperanto, there will always be a lining of rust at the bottom of the vehicle. |
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+ | === HD Universe === |
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+ | *The Esperanto was the first vehicle driven in the [[HD Universe]]. |
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⚫ | *In GTA IV, the Esperanto's engine sound, along with any other vehicle that emits the same noise, bears similarity to the sound produced by the Jersey XS, a car based on the Dodge Viper found only in [[wp:Midnight Club II|Midnight Club II]].[[Image:Wrecked beta Esperanto or Buccaneer.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Wrecked beta [[Buccaneer]]/ Esperanto in GTA IV.]]A wreck that looks like a cross between the San Andreas [[Buccaneer]] and Esperanto can be found in [[Used Auto Parts]] in [[South Bohan]], just Northwest of the [[South Bohan Safehouse]]. It will reappear a few days after the [[Used Auto Parts|Used Auto Parts garage]] was [[Rigged to Blow (GTA IV)|blown up]]. There is an identical wreck in [[Brucie's Excecutive Lifestyle Autos]]. |
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+ | *After completing [[Stevie|Stevie's]] [[Stevie's Car Thefts|car theft missions]], he will buy the Esperanto from Niko for $1,800. |
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⚫ | *Variants of the Esperanto are featured in the opening missions of both GTA IV and GTA V. In [[The Cousins Bellic]], [[Roman's Taxi]] version is driven by [[Roman]] meet [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] at the docks; and in [[Prologue]], the [[Police Roadcruiser]] is used to respond to the bank heist in [[Ludendorff]]. |
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+ | ** The main difference is that it is the first vehicle driven in GTA IV, however the [[Rancher XL]] is the first vehicle driven in GTA V. |
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== Notable owners == |
== Notable owners == |
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− | * [[Roman Bellic]] owned a fleet of [[Roman's Taxi|black Esperanto's]]. |
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* [[Tanner]] drove an Esperanto in the mission: "[[Two-Faced Tanner]]." |
* [[Tanner]] drove an Esperanto in the mission: "[[Two-Faced Tanner]]." |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Roman's Taxi]], a variant of the Esperanto in GTA IV. |
* [[Roman's Taxi]], a variant of the Esperanto in GTA IV. |
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* [[Police Roadcruiser]], a law enforcement variant of the Esperanto in GTA V. |
* [[Police Roadcruiser]], a law enforcement variant of the Esperanto in GTA V. |
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− | * [[Manana]], [[HD Universe]]'s continuation of Esperanto's previous 2-door |
+ | * [[Manana]], [[HD Universe]]'s continuation of Esperanto's previous 2-door coupe body style. |
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Revision as of 16:06, 1 August 2015
Template:Infobox vehiclesThe Esperanto is a recurring vehicle in the GTA series. It was a two door sedan in the 3D Universe, however in the HD Universe it is a now a four-door sedan. It is manufactured by Albany in the HD Universe.
Overview
3D Universe
The Esperanto made its first appearance in Grand Theft Auto III. Its design became more boxy in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and appeared alongside a similar sedan, the Remington. Despite the Remington being a lowrider, the Esperanto was not. The rounded design returned for Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories however it returned to the boxy design in its predecessor.
HD Universe
For the HD Universe the design was completely changed. The vehicle became a four door sedan for its appearance in Grand Theft Auto IV and its episodes. It has a minor appearance in Grand Theft Auto V's prologue as the main police car for the North Yankton State Patrol.
Design
GTA III—GTA Vice City Stories
The GTA III era Esperanto is based on a 1975-1978 Cadillac Eldorado, more specifically the 1975 and 1976 models judging by the taillights. However, the vehicle has received significant changes throughout its appearances in these games.
When introduced in GTA III (and, later, in GTA Liberty City Stories), the Esperanto features a slightly curvy profile and flatter details. The GTA Vice City rendition (as well as the GTA Vice City Stories rendition) received a major retouch with the vehicle featuring a more angular body design, detailed fascia and rear fin that slant forward. GTA San Andreas' Esperanto is essentially similar in design as that of GTA Vice City, but noticeably sports differences in the rear, with its tailfin-based taillights reduced in height (implying they are now part of the rear bumper) and its rear license plate relocated from the trunk lid to the bumper. Similarly, the GTA Advance rendition maintains much of the physical traits of previous Esperanto's as seen from the top down.
One of the earliest known name of the car is the "Esparanto", revealed during development of GTA III and depicted in the Capital Autos website. Very early model of possible Esparanto was more detailed, it had a brown vynil roof and there were bigger resemblance to a real Cadillac from seventies. The beta Esperanto was also intended to feature hydraulics, but the feature was dropped in the final release. This feature was passed to the Yardie Lobo however.
GTA IV
In Grand Theft Auto IV, the Albany Esperanto is very different to the earlier renditions. Rather than being a large two-door coupe, the new car is a mid-sized four-door sedan. Its styling inspiration appears to be a pastiche of common late-70s/early-80s American car styling. The bumpers, sides and bustle-back styling (a majority of the chassis) is based on the Seventh Generation (1982-1987) Lincoln Continental. The grille and headlights are similar to a 1982/1983 Chevrolet Malibu (the shorter width of the
grille makes it look like a 1984 - 85 Chevrolet Celebrity, but the Albany signature on the grille and flatter headlights are more like the Malibu); and the taillights seem based on a '80-'81 Pontiac Bonneville/'85-'86 Pontiac Parisienne, the reverse lights could also suggest some other luxury cars. The combined look seems to emulate an early Cadillac Seville as it is commonly mistaken for one. Roman's Taxi is based on GTA IV's Esperanto.
Performance
GTA III—GTA Vice City Stories
Although performance aspects vary slightly between games for this vehicle, acceleration and speed are generally quite satisfying with the rear-drive V8 or I6 (depending on the game) powertrain. The one common problem with the Esperanto, however, is its notoriously bad brakes - a problem that is only exacerbated by the vehicle's weight. Traveling at high speed it takes some time to bring the vehicle to a stop which, besides often causing minor accidents, becomes a potentially fatal problem in GTA III, where Claude is unable to jump from a moving vehicle, exposing him to serious danger in a fast-moving Esperanto about to explode. The car's handling is highly responsive, but again, the vehicle's size and weight cause problems, predisposing it to two-wheeling and loss of control when overcompensating for a swerve at high speeds. However, its huge mass absorbs damage quite well, making it a good vehicle for ramming smaller ones (and even comparably sized ones) off the road. Usually using the handbrake with this car is more effective than using the main braking system.
GTA IV
The Albany Esperanto is powered by a relatively lazy-feeling engine, which is paired with a 5 speed gearbox. It has a RWD configuration unlike the real Seville, which is FWD. Overall, it is rather slow and dreary, in that acceleration is very poor and top speed is not very high. Handling is fairly acceptable, though some understeer can be felt. The suspension can be described as moderately firm, yet soft enough to cope with the rough streets of Liberty City. Braking has improved significantly over the GTA III-era Esperanto, though ABS is still not available. When crashed, this car appears to cope rather well, however it is easy for the engine to become damaged.
Unique Variants
Main article: Roman's Taxi
Roman Bellic owns a fleet of black Esperantos he uses as taxis for his business before the mission Hostile Negotiation. They are replaced by grey Cavalcades.
Main article: Police Roadcruiser
The North Yankton State Patrol used a fleet of Esperantos as police vehicles circa 2004. They are only seen in the mission Prologue.
Modifications (GTA San Andreas)
- The Esperanto can only be modified in a TransFender garage.
Type | Upgrade | Cost |
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Color | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $ 150 |
Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $ 200 |
5x Nitrous | $ 500 | |
10x Nitrous | $ 1000 | |
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 |
Locations
GTA III
- Parked by the Old School Hall in Chinatown, Portland.
- In the parking space by the Carson General Hospital in Rockford, Staunton Island (sometimes replaced with an Ambulance).
GTA Vice City
- In the parking lot near the Moist Palms Hotel in Downtown.
- Spawns when driving a Rancher in Downtown.
- Occasionally spawn in Little Haiti, Little Havana and Downtown.
- There is more than one Esperanto found parked in the car park behind the Hyman Memorial Stadium.
GTA San Andreas
- Can be found driving around Ganton, Idlewood and in Willowfield.
- Can be found in Rockshore West.
GTA Liberty City Stories
- Can be found in an alley in front of the Sweeney General Hospital, near an Angel.
- Parked by the Old School Hall in Chinatown, Portland.
- Can be found in the parking lot of Marco's Bistro in Saint Mark's.
- Parked by the AMCo. gas station in Harwood, Portland.
GTA Vice City Stories
- Parked next to the abandoned apartment complex across the northernmost empire building in Little Haiti.
GTA IV + Episodes from Liberty City
- In GTA IV, a black one is always available at the cab depot up until Roman's Sorrow has been completed, it can also be seen entering or leaving the building.
- One or more may be parked at The Triangle Club in Northern Gardens, Bohan.
- Can be found in Broker in traffic.
- One can be found on Wenrohronon Ave. in Broker with a Marbelle, parked on the side of the road near a small construction site before the road ends. It also can be found there in multiplayer modes.
- Can often be found in Bohan.
- Occasionally found in Alderney.
Trivia
General
- Esperanto is the name of an auxiliary language spoken throughout the world. It could also be a misspelling of the word esperando, which means "waiting" in Spanish and Portuguese.
3D Universe
- In the GTA III Beta, the Esperanto along with the Idaho, had Hydraulics in the game, but only the Yardie Lobo had hydraulics in the final version.
- In a trailer for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, a unique black Esperanto can be seen crashing. It cannot be obtained without cheats.
- In Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, no matter how many times you respray the Esperanto, there will always be a lining of rust at the bottom of the vehicle.
HD Universe
- The Esperanto was one of the first cars to appear in any media in the run-up to GTA IV's release. It has often been mistakenly referred to as an "Albany" due to the fact that the word is conspicuously emblazoned on the grille.
- The Esperanto was the first vehicle driven in the HD Universe.
- In GTA IV, the Esperanto's engine sound, along with any other vehicle that emits the same noise, bears similarity to the sound produced by the Jersey XS, a car based on the Dodge Viper found only in Midnight Club II.A wreck that looks like a cross between the San Andreas Buccaneer and Esperanto can be found in Used Auto Parts in South Bohan, just Northwest of the South Bohan Safehouse. It will reappear a few days after the Used Auto Parts garage was blown up. There is an identical wreck in Brucie's Excecutive Lifestyle Autos.
- After completing Stevie's car theft missions, he will buy the Esperanto from Niko for $1,800.
- The Esperanto in GTA IV shares its interior with the Emperor.
- Variants of the Esperanto are featured in the opening missions of both GTA IV and GTA V. In The Cousins Bellic, Roman's Taxi version is driven by Roman meet Niko at the docks; and in Prologue, the Police Roadcruiser is used to respond to the bank heist in Ludendorff.
- The main difference is that it is the first vehicle driven in GTA IV, however the Rancher XL is the first vehicle driven in GTA V.
- The car itself doesn't appear in GTA V, and the police variant only appears once.
Notable owners
- Tanner drove an Esperanto in the mission: "Two-Faced Tanner."
- Ray Bulgarin owned a white Esperanto.
See also
- Roman's Taxi, a variant of the Esperanto in GTA IV.
- Police Roadcruiser, a law enforcement variant of the Esperanto in GTA V.
- Manana, HD Universe's continuation of Esperanto's previous 2-door coupe body style.