Changes: Esperanto

Latest revision as of 21:35, 18 April 2024

Type

VEHICLE

Esperanto

An Esperanto in Grand Theft Auto IV. (Rear quarter view)

Appears in

Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto Advance
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
Grand Theft Auto IV
The Lost and Damned
The Ballad of Gay Tony

Type

Civilian car

Body style

Two-door coupé (3D Universe)
Four-door sedan (HD Universe)

Capacity

2 (driver and passenger) (3D Universe)
4 (driver and three passengers) (HD Universe)

Manufacturer

Albany (HD Universe)

Variants & generations

Variants
Roman's Taxi Police Roadcruiser

Miscellaneous Information

Swankness

1/5

Interior Type

Generic (3D Universe)
Esperanto (GTA IV)

Traffic-default Color(s)

GTA III

No.

P

S

1

28

2

18

3

38

4

59

5

69

6

49

7

75

8

41

9

22

GTA Vice City

No.

P

S

1

45

75

2

47

76

3

33

75

4

13

76

5

54

75

6

69

76

7

59

75

8

87

76

GTA San Andreas

No.

P

S

1

45

75

2

47

76

3

33

75

4

13

76

5

54

75

6

69

76

7

59

75

8

87

76

GTA Liberty City Stories

No.

P

S

1

41

2

35

3

31

4

28

5

17

6

89

7

84

8

77

GTA Vice City Stories

No.

P

S

1

28

2

18

3

38

4

59

5

69

6

49

7

75

8

41

GTA IV

No.

P

S

Prl

1

20

18

2

16

15

3

7

15

4

1

8

5

26

8

6

34

33

7

40

39

8

50

51

9

52

51

10

57

11

65

68

12

82

80

13

97

14

111

110

15

2

63

16

21

72

17

22

72

18

13

11

91

19

93

Model Name(s)

esperant (3D Universe)
esperanto (GTA IV)

Handling Name(s)

ESPERANT

Text Label Name(s)

ESPERAN (3D Universe)
ESPERNTO (GTA IV)

Population Information

Spawns Naturally?

Yes (all games)
Parked (all games)

Spawn Frequency

100

Population Group Names

GTA IV

Bronx

Queens

Bohemian

South American

Factory

The Esperanto is a vehicle appearing in the Grand Theft Auto series. It is manufactured by Albany in the HD Universe.

Design

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 classic coupe, 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 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

The Esperanto is based on a ninth generation 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. The 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 names of the car is the "Esparanto", revealed during development of GTA III and depicted in the Capital Autos website. Very early models of the possible Esparanto was more detailed, it had a brown vinyl roof and there were bigger resemblance to a real Cadillac from the 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.

HD Universe

In Grand Theft Auto IV, the Albany Esperanto is very different from 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 early-80s mid-size American car styling. The bumpers, sides (especially the wheel arches, side cladding, the slight kink behind the rear window, and the shape of the rear window) and bustle-back styling are based on the Lincoln Continental Mark VII. The front fascia is based on the 1982 Chevrolet Malibu, while the tail lights are extremely similar to those on a 1982 Pontiac Bonneville. The interior, which is shared with the Emperor, is also derived from the Bonneville.

Current Design Gallery

Esperanto-GTAIV-FrontQuarter — Front quarter view

Esperanto-GTAIV-RearQuarter — Rear quarter view

Esperanto-GTAIV-Underside — Underside view

FPSNotAvailable-GTAWiki — Dashboard view

Version History Gallery

Performance

3D Universe

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 weight of the vehicle. When 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 handling of the car is highly responsive, but again, the size and weight of the vehicle 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.

The GTA San Andreas rendition has the same engine sound as the Blista Compact, Club, Feltzer, Flash, Jester, Majestic and Tahoma.

3D Universe Overview

Vehicle Statistics - 3D Universe
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds)	Top Speed (mph / kmh)	Gears	Engine	Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD)	Mass (kg / lbs)
Handling.cfg
N/A	99 / 160	5	Petrol	RWD	1800 / 3968
Observed
N/A	N/A	5	N/A	RWD	Cannot be observed

Grand Theft Auto IV

The Esperanto is powered by a relatively lazy-feeling V6 engine, which is paired with a 5 speed gearbox in a RWD configuration. 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 3D Universe 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.

GTA IV Overview

Vehicle Statistics - Grand Theft Auto IV
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds)	Top Speed (mph / kmh)	Gears	Engines	Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD)	Mass (kg / lbs)
Handling.dat
N/A	75 / 120	5	N/A	RWD	1600 / 3527
Website Statements / Badges
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Observed
N/A	N/A	5	FR SOHC V8 (In-game model)	RWD	Cannot be observed

Modifications

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

The Esperanto can only be modified in a TransFender garage.

Type	Upgrade	Cost
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

Gallery

Variants

Roman's Taxi

Grand Theft Auto IV & The Lost and Damned

The Roman's Taxi in Grand Theft Auto IV.
(Rear quarter view)

Description

Roman Bellic owns a fleet of black Esperantos he uses as taxis for his business before the mission Hostile Negotiation, before they are replaced by grey Cavalcades. It is the first vehicle the player drives in Grand Theft Auto IV and is optionally seen in a mission in The Lost and Damned.

Police Roadcruiser

Grand Theft Auto V

The Police Roadcruiser in Grand Theft Auto V.
(Rear quarter view)

Description

In Grand Theft Auto V, the North Yankton State Patrol used a fleet of Esperantos as police vehicles circa 2004. They are only seen in the mission Prologue. The vehicle itself does not appear in GTA V.

Special Variant

In Grand Theft Auto III, there is a unique navy blue variant found in the Ghost Town. It appears to have bigger wheels and darker windows compared to the normal Esperanto, although it lacks an interior. However, it is simply a mere prop and it cannot be driven by the player.

Notable Owners

Tanner drove an Esperanto in the mission "Two-Faced Tanner."

Prominent Appearances in Missions

Grand Theft Auto III

Import/Export - The Esperanto is one of the 16 vehicles wanted for the Shoreside Vale portion of the Import/Export side mission.
The Wife - An Esperanto is provided by Marty to pick up his wife from Classic Nails and bring her back to her husband. After she is brutally murdered, Claude gets rid of the evidence by dumping the car into the ocean.
Two-Faced Tanner - Claude is tasked with killing Tanner, who is seen leaving Kenji's Casino in one.

Grand Theft Auto Vice City

Sunshine Autos Import Garage - The Esperanto is one of the 24 vehicles wanted by Sunshine Autos for their import garage. Placed on the first list.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Life's a Beach - The Esperanto is one of three cars that the player can find at the beach in the party during the mission (three cars).

Grand Theft Auto Advance

The Big Score - Used by the Colombian Cartel in the meeting.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

Love on the Rocks - Toni meets a man in a Esperanto under the Newport's overpass, where he's informed about the van where the evidences are located.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

Drug Running - In the second mission of Drug Running (Raw Deal), Vic delivers the drugs in an Esperanto.

Locations

Grand Theft Auto III

One is parked by the Old School Hall in Chinatown, Portland.
One may be parked at the AMCo. gas station, Harwood, Portland (sometimes, a Bobcat spawns here).
One may appear in the parking space by the Carson General Hospital in Rockford, Staunton Island (sometimes replaced with an Ambulance).
One appears in the parking lot of Francis International Airport.
One is sometimes parked outside Capital Autos in Harwood, Portland. (The Definitive Edition only).

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

It spawns more frequently when driving a Rancher in Downtown.
It occasionally spawns in Little Haiti, Little Havana and Downtown.

Grand Theft Auto Advance

It may be found driven by the Colombian Cartel in Callahan Point, Aspatria and the Francis International Airport.
It can be found occasionally in other areas of Shoreside Vale.
It can be found in various parking lots.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

It can be found in Ganton, Idlewood and Willowfield, Los Santos.
It can be found around the Whetstone area.
It can be found in Garcia, Foster Valley and Ocean Flats, San Fierro.
It can be found in Rockshore West, Las Venturas.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

One is parked in an alley in front of the Sweeney General Hospital, near an Angel.
One is parked by the Old School Hall in Chinatown.
One is found in the parking lot of Marco's Bistro in Saint Mark's.
One is at the AMCo. gas station in Harwood, Portland.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

One is parked next to the abandoned apartment complex, to the east of the northernmost empire building in Little Haiti.
It can occasionally be found in traffic around Little Haiti.

Grand Theft Auto IV

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.
It can be found in Broker in traffic.
One can be found on Wenrohronon Avenue, 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.
It can often be found in Bohan.
It can occasionally be found in Alderney.

Rewards

Grand Theft Auto IV

After completing car theft missions, Stevie will buy the Esperanto from Niko for $1,800.

Radio Stations

The Esperanto has the following default radio station/s:

In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Esperanto plays Master Sounds 98.3.
In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Esperanto 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 Esperanto uses the "Talk Radio" group which can play:
- WKTT Radio
- Integrity 2.0
In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Esperanto uses the "Talk Radio" group which can play:

Trivia

General

Esperanto is the name of an auxiliary language spoken throughout the world.

3D Universe

In a trailer for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, a unique black Esperanto can be seen crashing.
In Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, no matter how many times the player resprays the Esperanto, there will always be a lining of rust at the bottom of the vehicle.

HD Universe

Wrecked-Beta-Car-GTAIV — Wrecked car in *GTA IV*.

The Esperanto was one of the first cars to appear in any media in the run-up to the release of GTA IV. It has often been mistakenly referred to as an "Albany" due to the fact that the word is conspicuously emblazoned on the grille.
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 Executive Lifestyle Autos.
During the introduction where Roman meets Niko at the Platypus, Roman is seen driving an Esperanto from his taxi fleet but with wheels from the Marbelle. After the cutscene, the altered wheels are switched out for the normal wheels seen on all Esperantos throughout the rest of the game.

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+The '''Esperanto''' is a vehicle appearing in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' series. It is manufactured by [[Albany]] in the HD Universe.
+==Design==
-The '''Esperanto''' was originally a two-door coupe available in [[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]], 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.
+===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 classic coupe, 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 ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]]''.
+The Esperanto is based on a {{WP|Cadillac Eldorado#Ninth_generation_(1971–1978)|ninth generation 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.
-==Overview==
-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).
+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. The ''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.
-A modified variant (with official taxi ID plaques) is driven by [[Niko Bellic|Niko Bellic's]] cousin, [[Roman Bellic|Roman]] 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 $20,000+ at Stevie's. It can be obtained in Roman's missions after you complete them, you can steal the ones that Roman sends to you to pick you up however the doors are locked at first so either shoot the driver or get in as a passenger, go to a safehouse, then when Niko gets out, quickly get in front and aim a gun at Mohammed, he will freak out and leave the car, leaving you to kill him for his money (he usually carries some extra cash) or just let him run, and now that the door is open you can just jack it.
+One of the earliest known names of the car is the "'''Esparanto'''", revealed during [[Beta Releases#Grand Theft Auto III|development of ''GTA III'']] and depicted in the [[Capital Autos]] website. Very early models of the possible Esparanto was more detailed, it had a brown vinyl roof and there were bigger resemblance to a real Cadillac from the seventies. The beta Esperanto was also intended to feature hydraulics, but the feature was dropped in the final release. This feature was passed to the [[Yardie Lobo]], however.
-The Esperanto was one of the first cars to appear in any media in the run-up to GTA IV's release. It has often been mistakenly referred to as an "Albany" due to the fact that the word is conspicuously emblazoned on the grille. In actuality, [[Albany]] is the "make" of the car (other vehicles are seen with the Albany nameplate on their decklids and logos, such as the [[Primo]]), while Esperanto is the model. In GTA IV, after collecting all thirty cars for [[Stevie]] he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Esperanto fetching [[Money|$]]1,800.
-==Design==
+===HD Universe===
+In ''Grand Theft Auto IV'', the [[Albany]] Esperanto is very different from 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 early-80s mid-size American car styling. The bumpers, sides (especially the wheel arches, side cladding, the slight kink behind the rear window, and the shape of the rear window) and bustle-back styling are based on the {{WP|Lincoln Continental Mark VII|Lincoln Continental Mark VII}}. The front fascia is based on the {{WP|Chevrolet Malibu#Fourth_generation_(1978)|1982 Chevrolet Malibu}}, while the tail lights are extremely similar to those on a {{WP|Pontiac Bonneville#Seventh_generation_(1982–1986)|1982 Pontiac Bonneville}}. The interior, which is shared with the [[Emperor]], is also derived from the Bonneville.
-===GTA III—GTA Vice City Stories===
-The GTA III era Esperanto is based on a [[wp:Cadillac Eldorado#1971-1978|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.
+{{Clr}}
-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.
+===Current Design Gallery===
+<!--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.-->
+{{Current Design Gallery
-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.
+|front_quarter_image = Esperanto-GTAIV-FrontQuarter.png
+|top_image           = Esperanto-GTAIV-Top.png
+|rear_quarter_image  = Esperanto-GTAIV-RearQuarter.png
+|front_image         = Esperanto-GTAIV-Front.png
+|side_image          = Esperanto-GTAIV-Side.png
+|rear_image          = Esperanto-GTAIV-Rear.png
+|engine_image        = Esperanto-GTAIV-Engine.png
+|underside_image     = Esperanto-GTAIV-Underside.png
+|inside_image        = Esperanto-GTAIV-Inside.png
+|detail_image        = Esperanto-GTAIV-Badges.png
+|open_other_image    = Esperanto-GTAIV-Open.png
+|dashboard_image     = FPSNotAvailable-GTAWiki.png
+}}
+===Version History Gallery===
-{| align="center"
+{{Vehicle Design History Gallery
-|<gallery width="auto" perrow="4" style="font-size:95%; padding:0;" widths="180" captionalign="left">
+|GTAIII_Front_imagename = Esperanto-GTA3-front.jpg
-Esparanto-GTA3-front.jpg|The "Esparanto", a beta version of the Esperanto in GTA III.
-Esperanto-GTA3-front.jpg|GTA III (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTA3-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+|GTAIII_Rear_imagename  = Esperanto-GTA3-rear.jpg
+|GTAVC_Front_imagename  = Esperanto-GTAVC-front.jpg
-Esperanto-GTAVC-front.jpg|GTA Vice City (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTAVC-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+|GTAVC_Rear_imagename   = Esperanto-GTAVC-rear.jpg
-Esperanto-GTASA-front.jpg|GTA San Andreas (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTASA-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+|GTASA_Front_imagename  = Esperanto-GTASA-front.jpg
-Esperanto-GTAA.png|GTA Advance.
+|GTASA_Rear_imagename   = Esperanto-GTASA-rear.jpg
-Esperanto-GTALCS-front.jpg|GTA Liberty City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTALCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+|GTAADV_Front_imagename = Esperanto-GTAA.png
-Esperanto-GTAVCS-front.jpg|GTA Vice City Stories (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTAVCS-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+|GTAADV_Side_imagename = Esperanto-GTAA-SideView.png
-</gallery>
+|GTALCS_Front_imagename = Esperanto-GTALCS-front.jpg
+|GTALCS_Rear_imagename  = Esperanto-GTALCS-rear.jpg
+|GTAVCS_Front_imagename = Esperanto-GTAVCS-front.jpg
+|GTAVCS_Rear_imagename  = Esperanto-GTAVCS-rear.jpg
+}}
+== Performance ==
+=== 3D Universe ===
+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 weight of the vehicle. When 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 handling of the car is highly responsive, but again, the size and weight of the vehicle 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.
+The ''GTA San Andreas'' rendition has the same engine sound as the [[Blista Compact]], [[Club]], [[Feltzer]], [[Flash]], [[Jester]], [[Majestic]] and [[Tahoma]].
+==== 3D Universe Overview ====
+{{Vehiclestats-3d
+|handling_top_speed    = 99 / 160
+|handling_gears        = 5
+|handling_engine       = Petrol
+|handling_drivetrain   = RWD
+|handling_mass         = 1800 / 3968
+|observed_acceleration =
+|observed_top_speed    =
+|observed_gears        = 5
+|observed_engine       =
+|observed_drivetrain   = RWD
+}}
+=== ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' ===
+The Esperanto is powered by a relatively lazy-feeling V6 engine, which is paired with a 5 speed gearbox in a RWD configuration. 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 3D Universe 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.
+====''GTA IV'' Overview====
+{{Vehiclestats-gtaiv
+|handling_top_speed    = 75 / 120
+|handling_gears        = 5
+|handling_drivetrain   = RWD
+|handling_mass         = 1600 / 3527
+|website_acceleration  =
+|website_top_speed     =
+|website_gears         =
+|website_engine        =
+|website_drivetrain    =
+|website_mass          =
+|observed_acceleration =
+|observed_top_speed    =
+|observed_gears        = 5
+|observed_engine       = {{H:title|Front engine, rear wheel drive|FR}} {{H:title|Single Overhead Camshaft|SOHC}} V8 <small>(In-game model)</small>
+|observed_drivetrain   = RWD
+}}
+==Modifications==
+===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
+* The Esperanto can only be modified in a [[TransFender]] garage.
+{| class="wikitable"
+!Type
+!Upgrade
+!Cost
+|-
+|Color
+|Car Color 1 (64 different colors)
+|$ 150
+|-
+| rowspan="3" |Nitro
+|2x Nitrous
+|$ 200
+|-
+|5x Nitrous
+|$ 500
+|-
+|10x Nitrous
+|$ 1000
+|-
+| rowspan="10" |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
 |}
-===GTA IV===
+==Gallery==
+<gallery position="center">
-[[Image:Esperanto-GTA4-front.jpg|thumb|300px|right|An Esperanto in GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).]]
+Esparanto-GTA3-front.jpg|The "''Esparanto''", a beta version of the Esperanto in GTA III.
+Esperanto-GTA4-front.jpg|GTA IV (<small>[[:Image:Esperanto-GTA4-rear.jpg|Rear quarter view]]</small>).
+</gallery>
+== Variants ==
-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 Mark VII|Lincoln Continental Mark VII]], however, converted into a four door sedan. The grille and headlights are similar to a [[wp:Chevrolet Malibu#Fourth generation 1978-1983|1982/1983 Chevrolet Malibu]] (the shorter width of the [[File:Esperanto_badges.png|thumb]]grille makes it look like a 1984-'85 [[wp:Chevrolet Celebrity|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#1977-1981|'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.
+{{Variant
+|float        = left
+|title        = Roman's Taxi
+|games        = Grand Theft Auto IV & The Lost and Damned
+|article_link = Roman's Taxi
+|front_image  = Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-front.png
+|rear_image   = Roman'sTaxi-GTAIV-rear.png
+|caption      = The ''Roman's Taxi'' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''.
+|description  = [[Roman Bellic]] owns a fleet of black Esperantos he uses as taxis for his business before the mission [[Hostile Negotiation]], before they are replaced by grey [[Cavalcade]]s. It is the first vehicle the player drives in ''Grand Theft Auto IV'' and is optionally seen in a mission in ''[[The Lost and Damned]]''.
+}}
+{{Variant
+|float        = right
+|title        = Police Roadcruiser
+|games        = Grand Theft Auto V
+|article_link = Police Roadcruiser
+|front_image  = PoliceRoadcruiser-GTAV-front.png
+|rear_image   = PoliceRoadcruiser-GTAV-rear.png
+|caption      = The '''Police Roadcruiser''' in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.
+|description  = In ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'', the [[North Yankton State Patrol]] used a fleet of Esperantos as police vehicles circa [[2004]]. They are only seen in the mission [[Prologue]]. The vehicle itself does not appear in GTA V.
+}}
+{{Clr}}
+===Special Variant===
+In ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]'', there is a unique navy blue variant found in the [[Ghost Town]]. It appears to have bigger wheels and darker windows compared to the normal Esperanto, although it lacks an interior. However, it is simply a mere prop and it cannot be driven by the player.
+<gallery position="center" hideaddbutton="true">
-[[Roman's Taxi]] is based on GTA IV's Esperanto.
+Esperanto-GTA3-GhostTown-front.jpg|Navy blue variant.
+</gallery>
-== Performance ==
+==Notable Owners==
+*[[Tanner]] drove an Esperanto in the mission "[[Two-Faced Tanner]]."
-=== 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.
+==Prominent Appearances in Missions==
-=== GTA IV ===
+===''Grand Theft Auto III''===
-The [[Albany]] Esperanto is powered by a relatively lazy-feeling engine, paired with a 5 speed gearbox in RWD configuration. 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.
+*[[Import/Export]] - The Esperanto is one of the 16 vehicles wanted for the [[Shoreside Vale]] portion of the Import/Export side mission.
+*[[The Wife]] - An Esperanto is provided by [[Marty Chonks|Marty]] to pick up his [[Mrs. Chonks|wife]] from [[Classic Nails]] and bring her back to her husband. After she is brutally murdered, [[Claude]] gets rid of the evidence by dumping the car into the ocean.
+*[[Two-Faced Tanner]] - Claude is tasked with killing Tanner, who is seen leaving [[Kenji's Casino]] in one.
+===''Grand Theft Auto Vice City''===
-==Trivia==
+*[[Sunshine Autos Import Garage]] - The Esperanto is one of the 24 vehicles wanted by [[Sunshine Autos]] for their import garage. Placed on the first list.
-[[Image:Wrecked_beta_Esperanto_or_Buccaneer.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Wrecked beta [[Buccaneer]]/ Esperanto in GTA IV.]]
+===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
-*''Esperant'' is French for ''Hoping'' and Catalan for ''Waiting''.
+*[[Life's a Beach]] - The Esperanto is one of three cars that the player can find at the beach in the party during the mission (three cars).
-*'''Esperanto''' is a name of most widely spoken [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructed_language constructed] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_auxiliary_language international auxiliary language].
-*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.
-*The Esperanto is one of the few cars that the Police will say the name over the radio when chasing you.
-*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 GTA SA [[Buccaneer]] and [[Esperanto]] can be found in [[Used Auto Parts]] in [[South Bohan]], just Northwest of the [[South Bohan Safehouse]]. It will reappear few days after the [[Used Auto Parts|garage]] was [[Rigged to Blow (GTA IV)|blasted]]. There's and identical wreck in [[Brucie's Excecutive Lifestyle Autos]].
-*A unique navy blue (some say purple) Esperanto is found parked on the main street of the [[Ghost Town]] in GTA III. Like the Securicars parked along the same street, it is not driveable, and is an unsolid static object. A popular (but debunked) myth has it that entering the navy blue Esperanto will cause the entire population of Liberty City to go after Claude and attack until he is dead. According to the myth, the uniquely painted car can also be found roaming Liberty City - however this purple-navy-blue paintjob is unique to the static object in the ghost town.
+===''Grand Theft Auto Advance''===
-== Modifications (GTA San Andreas) ==
+*[[The Big Score (GTA Advance)|The Big Score]] - Used by the [[Colombian Cartel]] in the meeting.
-*Color
-*Wheels (ten types)
+===''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories''===
-*Nitro (All)
+*[[Love on the Rocks]] - Toni meets a man in a Esperanto under the [[Newport]]'s overpass, where he's informed about the van where the evidences are located.
-*Bass Boost
-*Hydraulics
+===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''===
+*[[Drug Running]] - In the second mission of Drug Running (Raw Deal), [[Victor Vance|Vic]] delivers the drugs in an Esperanto.
-== Notable owners ==
-* [[Ray Bulgarin]] owned a white Esperanto.
-* [[Roman Bellic]] owned a fleet of [[Roman's Taxi|black Esperanto's]].
-* [[Tanner]] Drove a Esperanto in the mission: "Two Faced Tanner."
 ==Locations==
-'''GTA III'''
+===''Grand Theft Auto III''===
-*Parked by the [[Old School Hall]] in [[Chinatown, Portland|Chinatown]], [[Portland]].
+*One is parked by the [[Old School Hall]] in [[Chinatown (GTA III)|Chinatown]], [[Portland]].
+*One may be parked at the [[AMCo. Petroleum Company|AMCo.]] gas station, [[Harwood]], Portland (sometimes, a Bobcat spawns here).
-*In the parking space by the [[Carson General Hospital]] in [[Rockford]], [[Staunton Island]].
+*One may appear in the parking space by the [[Carson General Hospital]] in [[Rockford]], [[Staunton Island]] (sometimes replaced with an [[Ambulance]]).
+*One appears in the parking lot of [[Francis International Airport (3D Universe)|Francis International Airport]].
+*One is sometimes parked outside [[Capital Autos]] in [[Harwood]], [[Portland]]. (''[[Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition|The Definitive Edition]]'' only).
-'''GTA Vice City'''
+===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City''===
-*In the parking lot near the [[Moist Palms Hotel]] in [[Downtown Vice City|Downtown]].
+*It spawns more frequently when driving a [[Rancher]] in [[Downtown Vice City (3D Universe)|Downtown]].
+*It occasionally spawns in [[Little Haiti (3D Universe)|Little Haiti]], [[Little Havana (3D Universe)|Little Havana]] and Downtown.
-*Spawns when driving a [[Rancher]] in [[Downtown]]
-*Ocassionally spawn in districts [[Little Haiti]], [[Little Havana]] and Downtown.
-*Always there are more than one [[Esperanto]] found parked in the car park behind the [[Hyman Memorial Stadium]].
+===''Grand Theft Auto Advance''===
-'''GTA San Andreas'''
+*It may be found driven by the [[Colombian Cartel]] in [[Callahan Point]], [[Aspatria]] and the [[Francis International Airport]].
-*There are no specific spawn locations but it can be seen driven around [[Easter Basin]] in [[San Fierro]] sometimes.
-*Can also be found driving around [[Ganton]], [[Idlewood]] and in [[Willowfield]], [[Los Santos]].
+*It can be found occasionally in other areas of [[Shoreside Vale]].
+*It can be found in various parking lots.
-*Very common around [[Garcia]], [[San Fierro]] when driving a [[Sabre]], [[Clover]] or a [[Stallion]].
-*Can be found in [[Rockshore West]].
+===''Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas''===
-'''GTA Liberty City Stories'''
-*Can be found in an alley in front of the [[Sweeney General Hospital]], near an [[Angel]].
+*It can be found in [[Ganton]], [[Idlewood]] and [[Willowfield]], [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]].
+*It can be found around the [[Whetstone]] area.
-*Parked by the Old School Hall in Chinatown, Portland.
-*Can be found on the parking lot of [[Marco's Bistro]] in [[Saint Mark's]], Portland.
+*It can be found in [[Garcia]], [[Foster Valley]] and [[Ocean Flats]], [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]].
+*It can be found in [[Rockshore West]], [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]].
-*Parked by the [[AMCo. Petroleum Company|AMCo.]] gas station in [[Harwood]], Portland.
-'''GTA Vice City Stories'''
+===''Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories''===
+*One is parked in an alley in front of the [[Sweeney General Hospital]], near an [[Angel (motorcycle)|Angel]].
-*Parked next to the derelict building across the northernmost empire building in [[Little Haiti]].
+*One is parked by the Old School Hall in Chinatown.
+*One is found in the parking lot of [[Marco's Bistro]] in [[Saint Mark's]].
+*One is at the AMCo. gas station in Harwood, Portland.
+===''Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories''===
-'''GTA IV'''
+*One is parked next to the [[Abandoned Apartment Complex|abandoned apartment complex]], to the east of the northernmost [[Empire Building|empire building]] in Little Haiti.
-*A black one is always available at Roman's Taxi Garage up until [[Roman's Sorrow]] has been completed.
+*It can occasionally be found in traffic around [[Little Haiti (3D Universe)|Little Haiti]].
-*Most of the time there is one or more parked at [[The Triangle Club]] in [[Northern Gardens]], [[Bohan]].
-*Can be found in pretty much anywhere 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.
-== See also ==
+===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
+*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.
-* [[Roman's Taxi]], a variant of the Esperanto in GTA IV.
+*One or more may be parked at [[The Triangle Club]] in [[Northern Gardens]], [[Bohan]].
+*It can be found in [[Broker]] in traffic.
+*One can be found on [[Wenrohronon Avenue]], 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.
+*It can often be found in [[Bohan]].
+*It can occasionally be found in [[Alderney]].
+==Rewards==
+===''Grand Theft Auto IV''===
+*After completing [[Stevie's Car Thefts|car theft missions]], [[Stevie]] will buy the Esperanto from [[Niko Bellic|Niko]] for [[Money|$]]1,800.
+==Radio Stations==
+{{Defaultradioheader|name=Esperanto}}
+{{Defaultradio|game=SA|defaultstation=[[Master Sounds 98.3]]}}
+{{Defaultradio|game=IV|defaultgroup=talk}}
+{{Defaultradio|game=EFLC|defaultgroup=talk}}
+{{Defaultradio|game=IVEFLC|defaultgroup=talk}}
+==Trivia==
+=== General ===
+*''Esperanto'' is the name of an auxiliary language spoken throughout the world.
+===3D Universe===
+*In a trailer for ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]]'', a unique black Esperanto can be seen crashing.
+*In ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]'', no matter how many times the player resprays the Esperanto, there will always be a lining of rust at the bottom of the vehicle.
+===HD Universe===
+[[Image:Wrecked-Beta-Car-GTAIV.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Wrecked car in ''GTA IV''.]]
+*The Esperanto was one of the first cars to appear in any media in the run-up to the release of ''GTA IV''. It has often been mistakenly referred to as an "Albany" due to the fact that the word is conspicuously emblazoned on the grille.
+*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 Executive Lifestyle Autos]].
+*During the introduction where Roman meets Niko at the Platypus, Roman is seen driving an Esperanto from his taxi fleet but with wheels from the Marbelle. After the cutscene, the altered wheels are switched out for the normal wheels seen on all Esperantos throughout the rest of the game.
+==See Also==
+*[[Roman's Taxi]] - A variant of the Esperanto in ''[[Grand Theft Auto IV]]''.
+*[[Police Roadcruiser]] - A law enforcement variant of the Esperanto in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''.
+*[[Manana]] - [[HD Universe]]'s continuation of Esperanto's previous two-door coupe body style.
+*[[Virgo]] - A vehicle whose ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' iteration is very similar to the previous 3D Universe Esperanto.
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