The Enus Cognoscenti (Pronounced as kog-no-shen-tee) is a luxury full-size saloon appearing in Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars and returning in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Executives and Other Criminals update.
Influence[]
HD Universe[]
The Cognoscenti is largely based on the Maybach 62, with front influence from the first generation Bentley Continental Flying Spur. The front bumper, trim on the rear bumper and, to a lesser extent, the headlights are inspired by the facelifted Jaguar S-Type, while the tail lights might have been inspired by the second generation Lexus SC. The chrome surrounded headlights, wheels and the rear plate holder are near identical to the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, though the plate holder might have had some influence from the third generation Lincoln Town Car.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Cognoscenti is rather unique, as it features a wheelbase long enough to qualify for a limousine classification, but is still shorter in length to the Stretch. The front bumper features chrome strips on the outer edges, along with a black vent on the centre with a separation placed between two small unusable circular lamps. The upper area is predominated by the chrome mesh grille featuring the manufacturer emblem embossed on the upper side, and the chrome headlamp housings with large circular lamps and hard-to-see front white turning lights located above the external headlights. The bonnet is relatively simple and features a vented section in front of the windscreen.
The sides feature flared wheel arches and a slightly wider skirting area, along with chrome strips passing through the doors. The greenhouse area is relatively long, featuring black trim and rear-view mirror shells. The windows on the area behind the front seats are always tinted, denoting its luxury appearance. Interestingly, the car has the same interior as the Schafter, complete with a Benefactor logo on the steering wheel.
The rear of the car is somewhat rounded and features vertical tail lamps on the edges. The boot has a license plate between the two reverse lamps, all of them located inside a chrome surrounding with the manufacturer name embossed on the upper part and an emblem just above it. The rear bumper features a single chrome strip and a lower vented area, housing the exhaust tubes on the edges.
The car may appear with monotone or two-tone colours, with the secondary one being applied on the bonnet, roof, pillars and boot. It uses a unique set of plain central rims with 12 small spokes around it, wrapped in medium-profile tyres.
Cognoscentis in GTA IV come with alarms, but the ones at Jimmy Pegorino's house do not trigger when the doors are opened. The Cognoscenti is also equipped with a GPS system with a female voice, but only if the player leaves the "selected cars" (default) option in the audio menu.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
For Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the design of the car has been reduced in size to that of a standard four-door sedan. The DS rendition features distinct single tone darker paintjobs in a variety of colors compared to other cars in the game. The PS rendition retains many of its GTA IV design cues, such as the two-tone body color and fascia design.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The car makes a return in Grand Theft Auto Online, with the same design and features from the GTA IV iteration, but with improved light textures and standard rear windows.
Colour distribution is the same as before, where the primary colour is applied to the body and the interior stitching, while the secondary colour is applied on the bonnet, roof, pillars and boot. A trim colour is also available for the interior, being applied to the dashboard, seats and door panels. Its wheels feature a unique rim design, consisting of nine split spokes with a plain centre, wrapped in low-profile tyres.
Current Design Gallery[]
Version History Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Cognoscenti is one of the larger cars in the game, with an exceptionally long body for a sedan. The weight and length of the car make it more of a vanity vehicle than one useful for missions; its handling is inferior to other sedans found throughout the city. However, it boasts a powerful engine and a rear-wheel-drive configuration, so slides and over-steer can be achieved. The suspension has a good balance of soft/firm, which irons out bumps in the road, meaning that the car does not over-compensate over the bumps, whilst not jarring over them either. The car is slightly clunky in the corners, but given time, has superior straight line speed. This car is a good option for loading up several people and making a fast getaway car, but in the corners one can easily crash and get caught. Lastly, the car's mass makes it useful as well against both police cars and roadblocks.
The vehicle is powered by what looks like a V8 engine and shares the smooth engine sound from cars like the Stretch, the Admiral and the PMP 600.
GTA IV Overview[]
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | 93 / 150 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2100 / 4630 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
N/A | N/A | 5 | FR V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
The GTA Chinatown Wars rendition is more maneuverable, given its shorter wheelbase and size, allowing the car to accelerate faster and steer around corners more easily. Other considerable features include its responsive brakes and burnout capability. This makes the Cognoscenti one of the better four-door sedans in the game. It also feels quite heavy, making it a good vehicle to evade wanted levels.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Cognoscenti's large engine offers decent speed, but at the cost of general versatility. It has above average acceleration and a high top speed for the class. Handling, however, is distinctly boatish and slow to respond. The mixture of weight, long wheelbase, and low cornering angle causes the Cognoscenti to have a dreadful cornering radius, and very slow response time. Crash deformation is excellent, owing in part to its large mass which absorbs the majority of the hit and keeps it off the more important parts. Braking is sub-par overall.
Again, the vehicle is powered by what looks like a V8 engine and the engine sound is the same as the Tornado and the Bullet.
GTA Online Overview[]
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | 87 / 140 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2700 / 5952 | 65 |
6.5 Seconds | 155 / 250 | N/A | 570 bhp 5.5L V12 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
6.5 Seconds | 98 / 157 | 5 | FR V8 (Cover) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Category | Modification | Cost | |
---|---|---|---|
Armor | No Armor | $1,000 | |
Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 | ||
Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 | ||
Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 | ||
Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 | ||
Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 | ||
Brakes | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | |
Street Brakes | $20,000 | ||
Sport Brakes | $27,000 | ||
Race Brakes | $35,000 | ||
Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | |
EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | ||
EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | ||
EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | ||
Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | |
Remote Bomb | $7,500 | ||
Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | |
Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 |
Xenon Lights | $7,500 | ||
Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | |
Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | ||
Full Coverage | |||
Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | |
Blue on White 2 | $200 | ||
Blue on White 3 | $200 | ||
Yellow on Blue | $300 | ||
Yellow on Black | $600 | ||
Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | |
Sell | Sell Vehicle | ||
Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | |
Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | ||
Street Suspension | $2,000 | ||
Sport Suspension | $3,400 | ||
Competition Suspension | $4,400 | ||
Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | |
Street Transmission | $29,500 | ||
Sports Transmission | $32,500 | ||
Race Transmission | $40,000 | ||
Turbo | None | $5,000 | |
Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | ||
Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | |
Windows | None | $500 | |
Light Smoke | $1,500 | ||
Dark Smoke | $3,500 | ||
Limo | $5,000 |
Gallery[]
Variants[]
Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
The Cognoscenti Cabrio in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Cognoscenti Cabrio | a two-door cabriolet variant of the Cognoscenti with a reformed compact, sporty design, inspired by the first generation Bentley Continental GT. It retains the front and rear fascias found on all Cognoscenti models. | Appears in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Cognoscenti (Armored) in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Cognoscenti (Armored) | An armored version of the Cognoscenti introduced alongside the regular version. It features high-impact armor and high bullet-resistant windshields, as well as several other armored cosmetic preferences. | Added in Grand Theft Auto Online with the Executives and Other Criminals update. |
The Cognoscenti 55 in Grand Theft Auto Online. The Cognoscenti 55 (Armored) in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Cognoscenti 55 Cognoscenti 55 (Armored) |
A short wheelbase variant of the Cognoscenti with alterations to the front and side profiling. An armored variant is also available. | Added to Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the GTA Online: Executives and Other Criminals update. |
Special variants | |||
The Stevie's Car Thefts Cognoscenti in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Stevie's Car Thefts variant | A unique baby blue color Cognoscenti requested by Stevie. The car will be always spawn next to the Alderney Museum in Alderney City, Alderney. | Will continue to spawn until it is delivered to Stevie, allowing the player to store one at their safehouse before delivering another copy. |
Gracie Ancelotti's unique Cognoscenti in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Gracie Ancelotti variant | A uniquely pearl white color Cognoscenti found outside Gracie Ancelotti's home in Alderney City approximately two weeks after the player completes Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, when she appears as a random character. | The car will be parked in the driveway to the house, and will keep respawning until the mission is completed, so the player can take it without doing the mission. |
The "Wedding" Cognoscenti in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
"Wedding" variant | A unique gray and black Cognoscenti with a wedding ribbon over the front of the car's bonnet from the "Deal" ending version of Mr. & Mrs. Bellic (not present in the "Revenge" ending). The same Cognoscenti is featured in both A Revenger's Tragedy and Out of Commission, sans the ribbon. | Can be found parked across the street from Suffolk Church during the mission. If the player fires a weapon while across the street, scaring off the guests and failing the mission, hey may claim it for themselves drive it to a safehouse. |
Tony Black's unique Cognoscenti in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
"Tony Black" variant | A unique dark blue color Cognoscenti, owned by Anthony "Tony Black" Spoleto, the Ancelotti's capo. | Blown up during Actions Speak Louder than Words. The car cannot be stolen due to its doors being locked. |
The Politician's unique Cognoscenti in The Lost and Damned. |
Phone Ho variant | A unique red color Cognoscenti from the Stubbs' Dirty Laundry side mission "Phone Ho", during which a politician rides it to pick up a prostitute. | May be claimed by the player either by stealing it after completing the mission, or by forfeiting the mission and shooting the politician. |
The green & white IAD Cognoscenti in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. The gray & white IAD Cognoscenti in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. |
IAD variant | Two variants of the Cognoscenti are used as chase vehicles by the IAD during Evidence Dash. Both variants spawn with a unique roof-mounted light and can either spawn in a green & white or gray & white color scheme. | If the player attempts to store the vehicle in a garage, the siren will disappear. |
Uncle Kenny's unique Cognoscenti in the mobile version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. Uncle Kenny's unique Cognoscenti in the PSP version ofGrand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. |
Uncle Kenny variant | A long wheelbase variant of the Cognoscenti loaned to Huang Lee by Uncle Kenny during Pursuit Farce. Painted in a unique purple & white color scheme. | |
Rudy D'Avanzo's unique Cognoscenti in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. |
Rudy D'Avanzo variant | A bulletproof variant of the Cognoscenti owned by Rudy D'Avanzo, painted in a unique gray & white color scheme. | Seen as Rudy's getaway vehicle during Grave Situation and A Rude Awakening, albeit missing its bulletproofing in the latter mission. |
Gang variants | |||
The Mob Cognoscenti in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. |
Mob variant | A long wheelbase Cognoscenti used by the Mob in Algonquin. It is distinguished by its all-dark gray body color and sunroof. |
Notable Owners[]
- Jimmy Pegorino
- Anthony Spoleto owns a black Cognoscenti (as seen in a mission Actions Speak Louder than Words).
- Gracie Ancelotti owns a white Cognoscenti (as seen in a random encounter).
- Giovanni Ancelotti
- An unknown Congressman owns a red Cognoscenti featured in Phone Ho in The Lost and Damned.
- Wu Lee (in Pursuit Farce)
- I.A.D. (in Evidence Dash with sirens)
- Heston Squad used matte-blacks Cognoscenti in the mission "Evidence Dash".
- Xin Shan
- Phyllis
- Rudy D'Avanzo owns a bulletproof white and grey Cognoscenti.
- Jimmy Capra owns a Mafia Cognoscenti.
Prominent Appearances in Missions[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Actions Speak Louder than Words - Niko is instructed to plant a bomb on the back of Anthony Spoleto's car, a black Cognoscenti.
- Pegorino's Pride - used by Niko, Jimmy, Big Pete and Marco to go at the meeting point.
- Mr. & Mrs. Bellic (Revenge) - used in the cutscene where Pegorino shoots at the crowd in an attempt to kill Niko, only to end up killing someone else.
- Out of Commission/A Revenger's Tragedy - used by Little Jacob and Roman Bellic (only in Out of Commission) to follow one of Pegorino's goons.
- Stevie's Car Thefts - The Cognoscenti is one of the 30 vehicles wanted by the Stevie's Car Thefts in the side-mission of the same name.
The Lost and Damned[]
- Phone Ho - used by an unknown Congressman to pick up a prostitute.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- Pursuit Farce - driven by Huang to drive to the location of Kenny's crew.
- Evidence Dash - used by Heston Squad and the IAD.
- Xin of the Father - driven by Huang to lose the cops and drive Xin to an alley behind Sum Yung Gai.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Casino Missions - parked at the entrance of the casino in Loose Cheng, Play to Win and Cashing Out, provided as an optional transport.
- Casino - Strong Arm Tactics - two are used by the crew to bring Agatha Baker, Tao Cheng and his translator to a meeting point.
- Heist Prep: Gather Intel - Spawns outside the VIP Charter Jets terminal at Los Santos International Airport after returning from Cayo Perico (only if the player has never completed The Cayo Perico Heist).
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Two at Jimmy Pegorino's house in Westdyke, Alderney, one outside and one inside the garage.
- Outside Gracie Ancelotti's house when she is a random character. It comes in a rare pearl white.
- Sometimes found around The Exchange, Algonquin, Liberty City.
- Sometimes, can be found driving around the terminal at the Francis International Airport.
- Can be spawned by cheat-code, 227-555-0142 (will not block any trophies/achievements).
- Sometimes found around BOABO, Broker.
- Often spawns in Middle Park East after loading the game back to Niko's apartment in that neighborhood.
- It may also spawn in Most Wanted side missions.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- Spawns commonly in more affluent areas of the city, such as Willis and Meadow Hills in Dukes, and the southern half of Algonquin.
- The "Mob" variant commonly spawns in and around Little Italy, Algonquin or can be purchased from the auto merchant in BOABO, Broker.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- If the player has never completed The Cayo Perico Heist, a black Cognoscenti will always be parked next to the player at the LSIA VIP Charter Jets terminal every time after they successfully complete Heist Prep: Gather Intel. If the player has completed The Cayo Perico Heist at least once, the car will no longer appear after subsequent explorations of Cayo Perico.
- Available for purchase from Legendary Motorsport for $254,000.
- No longer available; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Events[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Was available to test drive and purchase from the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom for $167,800 during Cayo Perico Series Week.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The Cognoscenti can be sold at S&M Auto Sales for a maximum of $9,000 (in perfect condition) after completion of Stevie's Car Thefts.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Cognoscenti uses the "Ambient" group which plays The Journey.
- In Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Cognoscenti uses the "Ambient" group which plays Self-Actualization FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Cognoscenti uses the "Ambient" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the Cognoscenti plays Alchemist.
- The "Mob" Variant plays Truth & Soul.
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Cognoscenti uses the "Jazz" group which plays WorldWide FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Cognoscenti uses the "Jazz" group which plays WorldWide FM.
Trivia[]
General[]
- In Italian, Cognoscente means a connoisseur or an expert in a certain field, usually the fine arts, while cognoscenti is the plural form of the word.
- The GTA IV model also appears in Rockstar's Max Payne 3 as a car in repairing process. Some details, like the engine bay and the radiator grille, appear to be changed from the GTA IV version.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The Cognoscenti comes with a door-ajar chime, which can be heard when door is open in quiet areas with volume turned up.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- There's a glitch that happens with this car. In Meadows Park, there is always a house with a Cognoscenti in front of its garage, so the player can pick it up. Then, one must drive around Meadows Park and when a house with a little garden and a ramp in it is visible, one can get into the garden. Later, he/she must put the car in the side that's closer to the wall and finally, one have to stay there for a few seconds. The result is that the car will teleport to the road again.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Despite the car not appearing in story mode, the Social Club website still lists it in the GTA V section, albeit incorrectly used as a cinematic screenshot of the Cognoscenti Cabrio.
- The Cognoscenti features unique noise-cancelling glass. Virtually sounding out vehicles passing by, and rain and the engine sound, to an extent. Pedestrian voices, however, do penetrate the car.
- The Cognoscenti line of vehicles were the first to include this feature, but were later used on the Nightshark and the Revolter.
- Like the Cognoscenti 55, the Cognoscenti emits a startup chime after igniting the engine. This is most audible when in cockpit view.
- Game files from the Arena War update suggest there was going to be a third variant of the Cognoscenti, model name
cognoscenti3
, likely an Arena-ready or Arena Contender vehicle, but was cut from the update.[1]
See Also[]
- Bentover - Another luxury sedan in Grand Theft Auto: London 1961, whose length is similar to that of the Cognoscenti.
- Cognoscenti (Armored) - Armored variant.
- Cognoscenti Cabrio - A sports variant of the Cognoscenti.
- Cognoscenti 55 - A smaller variant of the Cognoscenti.
- Deity - Another 4-door Enus saloon, appearing in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the The Contract update.
References[]
- ↑ carmod_shop.ysc:
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