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{{Disambiglink|For the two-door sports car, see [[Stinger]], for the police equipment, the [[Spike Strip]].}}
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{{Disambiglink|For other uses, see [[Stinger (disambiguation)]].}}
 
 
{{Infobox vehicles
 
{{Infobox vehicles
 
| name = Police Stinger
 
| name = Police Stinger
 
| front_image = PoliceStinger-GTAIV.png
 
| front_image = PoliceStinger-GTAIV.png
 
| image_size = 300
 
| image_size = 300
| caption = A Police Stinger in ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''
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| caption = A '''Police Stinger''' in ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''.
 
| rear_image = Police-Stinger-Back-HD.png
 
| rear_image = Police-Stinger-Back-HD.png
 
| manufacturer = [[Albany]]
 
| manufacturer = [[Albany]]
 
| vehicle_type = [[:Category:Law Enforcement Vehicles|Law enforcement car]]
 
| vehicle_type = [[:Category:Law Enforcement Vehicles|Law enforcement car]]
| body_style = [[:Category:4-Door Sedans and Coupes|4-door sedan]]
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| body_style = [[:Category:Sedans|4-door sedan]]
 
| capacity = 4 <small>(driver and three passengers)</small>
 
| capacity = 4 <small>(driver and three passengers)</small>
 
| appearances = ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''
 
| appearances = ''[[The Ballad of Gay Tony]]''
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==Design==
 
==Design==
The Albany Police Stinger is based on the [[Albany]] [[Presidente]], but features unique bodywork and a pearlescent paint job, similar to that of the Cadillac CTS-V used by the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Police Department. The front end has been slightly modified and features high intensity discharge headlamps, and a different grille characterized by its chevron shaped bar in the middle. The front of the car also resembles the holden cruze, but that's probably a coincidence. The car's emergency vehicle lighting comes in the form of a slim light bar on the top, and auxiliary lights in the front bumper and rear window. Interestingly, the Stinger has a red and blue light bar on the top of the car, similar to [[NOOSE]] and the [[FIB]], and unlike the [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]], who only have red and white light bars to match with [[wp:NYPD|NYPD]] code. This may be because the Police Stinger was meant to be occupied by one of the two former branches, or not to be used as a standard police car at all. Perhaps it is meant to be the GTA analogue for the real-life [[wp:D.A.R.E.|D.A.R.E]] police cars. Oddly, the car doesn't feature racing seats to accompany it's high performance nature, which in theory would make the driving of this car very unsafe.
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The Albany Police Stinger is based on the [[Albany]] [[Presidente]], but features a unique bodywork and a pearlescent paint job with american decorations, similar to that of the Cadillac CTS-V used by the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Police Department. The front end has been modified and features new and high intensity discharge headlamps, and a different grille characterized by its chevron-shaped bar in the middle. The front of the car also resembles the holden cruze, but that's probably a coincidence.
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The car's emergency vehicle lighting comes in the form of a slim light bar on the top, and auxiliary lights in the front bumper and rear window. Interestingly, the Stinger has a red and blue light bar on the top of the car, similar to [[NOOSE]] and the [[FIB]], and unlike the [[LCPD in GTA IV Era|LCPD]], who only have red and white light bars to match with [[wp:NYPD|NYPD]] code. This may be because the Police Stinger was meant to be occupied by one of the two former branches, or not to be used as a standard police car at all. Perhaps it is meant to be the GTA analogue for the real-life [[wp:D.A.R.E.|D.A.R.E]] police cars.
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===Current Design Gallery===
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{{Vehicle Design Gallery
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| Front_quarter_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-FrontQuarter.png
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| Top_view_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-Top.png
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| Rear_quarter_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-RearQuarter.png
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| Front_view_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-Front.png
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| Side_view_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-Side.png
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| Rear_view_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-Rear.png
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| Engine_bay_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-Engine.png
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| Underside_view_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-Underside.png
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| Inside_view_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-Interior.png
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| Badge_texture_imagename =
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| Other_view_imagename = Police_Stinger-GTAIV-Open.png
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| Dashboard_view_imagename =
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}}
   
 
==Performance==
 
==Performance==
 
[[File:Police-Stinger-Engine-HD.png|200px|thumb|Police Stinger's Engine]]
 
[[File:Police-Stinger-Engine-HD.png|200px|thumb|Police Stinger's Engine]]
The Police Stinger's performance is exceptional. Despite having the same supercharged V10 badging as the [[Korean Mob]] Presidente variant, it has a noticeably different, smoother and lighter engine note, comparable to that of the civilian [[Buffalo]]. Unlike any other police vehicle or civilian vehicle, the Police Stinger can reach speeds of up to 305 mph (498 km/h) which is beyond even exotic supercars such as the [[Comet]], [[Bullet GT]], [[Infernus]] or [[Banshee]]. Its acceleration is exceptional thanks to its AWD drivetrain (20%-80% front-rear torque distribution). In fact, the Police Stinger's all-wheel drive system is so good, the vehicle outperforms other off-road intended vehicles, providing the driver with traction on all types of roads including damp weather conditions. On the handling front, the Stinger is highly responsive, yet handling tends to get twitchy and the Police Stinger may suffer from oversteer.
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The Police Stinger's performance is exceptional and it is probably the fastest land vehicle in the HD Universe. Despite having the same supercharged V10 badging as the [[Korean Mob]] Presidente variant, it has a noticeably different, smoother and lighter engine note, comparable to that of the civilian [[Buffalo]].
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Unlike any other police/civilian vehicle, the Police Stinger can reach speeds of up to 305 mph (498 km/h){{Fact}}, which is beyond even exotic supercars such as the [[Comet]], [[Bullet GT]], [[Infernus]] or [[Banshee]]. Its acceleration is exceptional thanks to its AWD drivetrain (20%-80% front-rear torque distribution). In fact, its all-wheel drive system is so good. the vehicle outperforms other off-road intended vehicles, providing the driver with traction on all types of roads, including damp weather conditions. On the handling front, the Police Stinger is highly responsive, yet handling tends to get twitchy and may suffer from oversteer, due to the high speed it can reach. The vehicle can be easily driven even after tires are punctured, if its not damaged, making it a good escape vehicle to escape from somebody who is shooting at the player.
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However, despite it's nature as "the fastest vehicle", other vehicles, particularly the [[Coquette]], can match the speed of the Police Stinger on a straight drag race, like in the [[Francis International Airport (HD Universe)|airport]] or [[Star Junction]], but after all, the Police Stinger can surpass these vehicle over time, as the vehicle can reach its top speed quicky.
   
 
===Overview===
 
===Overview===
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==Locations==
 
==Locations==
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The Police Stinger is only obtainable in Multiplayer and can be found on 3 locations:
*In the parking lot of the [[East Holland LCPD Station|police headquarters]] in [[East Holland]], [[Algonquin]], during multiplayer and in [[Free Mode]].
 
*At the front of the [[Westminster Police Station|police headquarters]] in [[Westminster]], [[Algonquin]], during multiplayer and Free Mode.
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*In the parking lot of the [[East Holland LCPD Station|police headquarters]] in [[East Holland]], [[Algonquin]], during [[Free Mode]].
*In the parking lot of the [[Leftwood Police Station|large police station]] in [[Leftwood]], during multiplayer and in Free Mode.
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*At the front of the [[Westminster Police Station|police headquarters]] in [[Westminster]], [[Algonquin]], during Free Mode.
 
*In the parking lot of the [[Leftwood Police Station|large police station]] in [[Leftwood]], in Free Mode.
*Can be used in singleplayer with the use of [[modifications]] on the PC version.
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The name could be a reference to the slang term for a spike strip used by police forces around the world, or '''Sting''', who is the lead singer and bassist of the band [[wp:The Police|The Police]]. (hence the name '''Police Sting'''er).
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*The name could be a reference to the slang term for a [[Spike Strip]] used by police forces around the world, or '''Sting''', who is the lead singer and bassist of the band [[wp:The Police|The Police]] (hence the name '''Police Sting'''er).
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*The Police Stinger, as any police vehicle, features the police dispatch. However, being it in multiplayer, has a fully functioning radio, similar to that of civilian cars. Turning off the radio, one will heard the police dispatch.
* It is the fastest land vehicle in the HD Universe.
 
 
*If the window is broken or the car is damaged while locked with another vehicle, the car's alarm will play the sound of a regular [[Presidente]], but once inside, it will use the police horn. It only happens if the alarm is using the horn. Otherwise, there's no difference at all.
*The name may resemble how the police use [[Spike Strip|stingers]] to pop vehicles tires, 'spike strips'.
 
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*Oddly, the car doesn't feature racing seats to accompany it's high performance nature, which in theory would make the driving of this car very unsafe. This is because it simply has shared interiors from that of the Presidente.
* The [[Coquette]] can match the speed of the Police Stinger on a straight drag race like in the [[Francis International Airport, Dukes|airport]] or [[Star Junction]].
 
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*One can notice on the rear sirens that both seems to be attached to nothing, floating mid-air near the rear window's pillars.
*The Police Stinger is only obtainable in all Multiplayer modes, though it can be obtained in single player via the use of modifications in both the TBoGT and the original GTA IV.
 
*The Police Stinger has a fully functioning radio, similar to that of civilian cars; no police radio chatter can be heard, although this could be because it is only found in multiplayer. But the fully functioning radio cannot be heard in the Police Stinger if you somehow spawn it in singleplayer, only the police dispatch can be heard from the car.
 
*The Police Stinger can be easily driven even after tires are punctured if its not damaged making it a good escape vehicle to escape from somebody who is shooting you.
 
*If the window is broken or the car is damaged while locked, the car will play the sound of a regular [[Presidente]], but once inside, it will use the police horn.
 
   
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
*A [[Police Buffalo|Police Cruiser]] based on [[Buffalo]] in ''The Ballad of Gay Tony'''s multiplayer.
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*[[Police Buffalo]] and [[Police Bike]] - Two TBoGT's multiplayer vehicles.
   
 
==Navigation==
 
==Navigation==
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[[Category:Police]]
 
[[Category:Police]]
 
[[Category:Law Enforcement Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Law Enforcement Vehicles]]
[[Category:4-Door Sedans and Coupes]]
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[[Category:Sedans]]
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[[Category:Sports Cars]]
 
[[Category:Emergency Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Emergency Vehicles]]
 
[[Category:Vehicles manufactured by Albany]]
 
[[Category:Vehicles manufactured by Albany]]

Revision as of 17:23, 20 November 2015

For other uses, see Stinger (disambiguation).

Template:Infobox vehicles

The Albany Police Stinger is a high-performance 4-door police car available during multiplayer in The Ballad of Gay Tony.

Design

The Albany Police Stinger is based on the Albany Presidente, but features a unique bodywork and a pearlescent paint job with american decorations, similar to that of the Cadillac CTS-V used by the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Police Department. The front end has been modified and features new and high intensity discharge headlamps, and a different grille characterized by its chevron-shaped bar in the middle. The front of the car also resembles the holden cruze, but that's probably a coincidence.

The car's emergency vehicle lighting comes in the form of a slim light bar on the top, and auxiliary lights in the front bumper and rear window. Interestingly, the Stinger has a red and blue light bar on the top of the car, similar to NOOSE and the FIB, and unlike the LCPD, who only have red and white light bars to match with NYPD code. This may be because the Police Stinger was meant to be occupied by one of the two former branches, or not to be used as a standard police car at all. Perhaps it is meant to be the GTA analogue for the real-life D.A.R.E police cars.

Current Design Gallery

Template:Vehicle Design Gallery

Performance

Police-Stinger-Engine-HD

Police Stinger's Engine

The Police Stinger's performance is exceptional and it is probably the fastest land vehicle in the HD Universe. Despite having the same supercharged V10 badging as the Korean Mob Presidente variant, it has a noticeably different, smoother and lighter engine note, comparable to that of the civilian Buffalo.

Unlike any other police/civilian vehicle, the Police Stinger can reach speeds of up to 305 mph (498 km/h)[citation/verification needed], which is beyond even exotic supercars such as the Comet, Bullet GT, Infernus or Banshee. Its acceleration is exceptional thanks to its AWD drivetrain (20%-80% front-rear torque distribution). In fact, its all-wheel drive system is so good. the vehicle outperforms other off-road intended vehicles, providing the driver with traction on all types of roads, including damp weather conditions. On the handling front, the Police Stinger is highly responsive, yet handling tends to get twitchy and may suffer from oversteer, due to the high speed it can reach. The vehicle can be easily driven even after tires are punctured, if its not damaged, making it a good escape vehicle to escape from somebody who is shooting at the player.

However, despite it's nature as "the fastest vehicle", other vehicles, particularly the Coquette, can match the speed of the Police Stinger on a straight drag race, like in the airport or Star Junction, but after all, the Police Stinger can surpass these vehicle over time, as the vehicle can reach its top speed quicky.

Overview

Template:Vehicle Stats

Locations

The Police Stinger is only obtainable in Multiplayer and can be found on 3 locations:

Trivia

  • The name could be a reference to the slang term for a Spike Strip used by police forces around the world, or Sting, who is the lead singer and bassist of the band The Police (hence the name Police Stinger).
  • The Police Stinger, as any police vehicle, features the police dispatch. However, being it in multiplayer, has a fully functioning radio, similar to that of civilian cars. Turning off the radio, one will heard the police dispatch.
  • If the window is broken or the car is damaged while locked with another vehicle, the car's alarm will play the sound of a regular Presidente, but once inside, it will use the police horn. It only happens if the alarm is using the horn. Otherwise, there's no difference at all.
  • Oddly, the car doesn't feature racing seats to accompany it's high performance nature, which in theory would make the driving of this car very unsafe. This is because it simply has shared interiors from that of the Presidente.
  • One can notice on the rear sirens that both seems to be attached to nothing, floating mid-air near the rear window's pillars.

See also

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