The Albany Lurcher is a four-door hearse featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Halloween Surprise update.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Lurcher is essentially a hearse built upon the chassis of a Buccaneer, and is heavily based on the "Kargoyle", a modified hearse built from a 1967 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Funeral Coach, designed by George Barris.
The car retains most of the features from the standard model, being the split grille, stacked headlights, fenders, and the chrome details at the bottom and around the windows, while the rest of the car assumes the same soft top, rear compartment doors with curtain textures on it, and the ornaments derived from the Romero Hearse. The rear lights and outer edges appear to be similar to the ones on the Emperor.
The car uniquely features a partially open coffin in the rear compartment, containing what appears to be a mannequin wearing a damaged black suit and a Pale Frank mask, and is looking out of the coffin with its right arm extended, pointing out of the vehicle's rear window to other drivers and general onlookers behind it. Its appearance is similar to that of Boris Karloff's portrayal of Frankenstein's monster from the 1931 film Frankenstein.
The vehicle is only painted with a single color for the bodywork and the interior stitching. Again, the stock wheels are similar to the "Dukes" rims available in Los Santos Customs, with the wheel color receiving a darker tone.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Lurcher is remarkably different than the Buccaneer stock model. Acceleration is sub-par for the class because of the large increase in mass, yet a higher top speed as a result of this. The Lurcher handles differently, thanks to the large addition to the rear of the car body, the car is very back-heavy and feels almost chuckable around corners. Keeping the car from spinning out is harder than most other Muscle cars, even before the Lowriders Update. Crash deformation is acceptable.
Like the stock model, the Lurcher sports a decently powerful V8 under the hood, a 5-speed gearbox and a RWD layout. It also shares the same low-revving engine sound.
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 | 91 / 146 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1800 / 3968 | 65 |
N/A | 146 / 235 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1814 / 4000 | N/A |
N/A | N/A | 5 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Category | Modification | Cost | Image | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Armor | None | $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 | |||
Bumpers | Front Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $2,200 | |
Custom Chin Spoiler | $4,600 | |||
Rear Bumpers | Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 | ||
Wheelie Bar | $4,600 | |||
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 | |||
Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $260 | ||
Chrome Tip Exhaust | $750 | |||
Straight Pipe Exhaust | $1,800 | |||
Side Exit Exhaust | $3,000 | |||
Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
Grilles | Stock Grille | $200 | ||
Custom Grille | $750 | |||
Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 | ||
Cowl Induction Hood | $3,000 | |||
Vented Hood | $5,000 | |||
Single Intake Bug Catcher | $8,000 | |||
Triple Intake Bug Catcher | $9,600 | |||
Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | ||
Interior | Main article: Benny's Original Motor Works/Interior | - | ||
Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | ||
Livery | None | $11,400 | ||
Hangman's Grave | $37,000 | |||
The Ripper | $40,000 | |||
Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | Too Hot | ||
Full Coverage | Too Hot | |||
Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | ||
Sell | Sell Vehicle | Too Hot | ||
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[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Can be bought from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $650,000, but only during the annual Halloween event. However, players that have purchased it can buy another one at any time of the year thereafter.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Lurcher uses the "Rock" group which can play:
- Los Santos Rock Radio
- Radio Mirror Park
- Kult FM (Enhanced Editions only)
- Vinewood Boulevard Radio (May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Trivia[]
General[]
- The Lurcher's name is likely a reference to the character Lurch from the television sitcom (and film series) The Addams Family, in which Lurch was the family's imposing, deep-voiced butler.
- The other vehicle added in the Halloween Surprise, the FrƤnken Stange, is a reference to The Munsters, another sitcom with a similar premise to The Addams Family that is often seen as a direct competitor.
- In the international Chinese release, the Lurcher is called the é¹é¬¼ēµč½¦/鬧鬼éč» or Haunted Hearse.
- The Lurcher's variable-tone, organ-like horn (which is unique to this vehicle) will play a tune resembling the theme song from The Addams Family, minus the finger snapping accompaniment, if used repeatedly in quick succession.
- The Lurcher is one of four cars in GTA Online with vertical headlights, the others being the Peyote, Glendale and the Buccaneer. The Lurcher and the Buccaneer are the only muscle cars with this feature.
- The car's listing description, specifically the mention of a "90s pro wrestling circuit", is most likely a reference to the pro wrestler The Undertaker, who was most popularly known for his motif of death, darkness and revival, fitting in with the Lurcher's function as a hearse.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The Lurcher does not have reversing lights.
- This vehicle is not listed in the Content Creator, and unless the player owns a Lurcher, this vehicle will not be listed in races.
- The zombie hanging out of the coffin in the trunk has eyes that illuminate in dark areas. This can be more easily seen at night, when they are at their brightest. Its right hand can also shake with the car's movements.
- The Lurcher and FrƤnken Stange were originally purchasable in Grand Theft Auto V but that decision was changed before release and the vehicles ended up being Online exclusive.[1]
- On 16 November 2015, the final day of the Halloween Surprise update's content being available, the Lurcher's price was increased to $666,666. This is a reference to 666, the number associated with Satan in the Bible's new testament.
Bugs/Glitches[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- When stored inside a garage, the Lurcherās rear may clip into the wall if the player has the wheelie bar installed.
References[]
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Website script for Grand Theft Auto Online on Rockstar Games.
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See Also[]
- Buccaneer - Base model of the vehicle.
- Brigham - Another Albany coach wagon with funeral car customization.
- Hearse and Romero's Hearse - Standard hearses featured across the series.