The Dundreary Admiral is a four-door sedan appearing in Grand Theft Auto IV, Episodes from Liberty City and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
The car also appeared in the 3D Universe where it assumed the design of a mid-size saloon.
Influence[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
In Grand Theft Auto IV, the Admiral sports a completely different design compared to its 3D Universe rendition. It is now characterized as an American full-size luxury sedan largely based on Ford Panther platform sedans of the 2000s. The vehicle bears a strong resemblance to the 2003–2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, while also drawing significant inspiration from the third-generation 1998–2002 Lincoln Town Car, particularly evident in the C-pillar, roofline, side profile, and the flatter bumper profile. The vehicle also incorporates elements from the corporate siblings of the Grand Marquis and Town Car, the second-generation Ford Crown Victoria, which is noticeable in the lower grille of the front bumper. Additionally, the grille and bonnet might take cues from the eighth-generation Cadillac de Ville. The Admiral also subtly integrates Japanese and German styling influences. The rear end is largely shaped by the Toyota Corona Premio (AT210), though it features more angular tail lights that are split and include a badge on the reverse light, reminiscent of the sixth-generation Buick Riviera. There are also minor design details from the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202), particularly in the indicator, which has a texture similar to that of Mercedes-Benz models from the late 1980s to early 1990s.
The Admiral is equipped with a GPS system with a male voice, but only if the player leaves the "selected cars" (default) option in the audio menu.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the design of the car depends on the platform:
- In the Nintendo DS version, The Admiral resembles a Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210), and as such it can be considered as a predecessor to the Schafter.
- In the PlayStation Portable version, the car appears closer to the GTA IV rendition than the DS version was, although significantly blockier in look and still retaining a major Mercedes influence in its design.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
In GTA IV, it is powered by what appears to be a large V8 engine, with a RWD configuration coupled to a 5-speed transmission. Acceleration is average and handling is as to be expected; the sheer weight and the comfort-oriented suspension does have its disadvantages. Despite this, the Admiral has decent ground clearance and a wider stance, allowing it to sort out rough surfaces better than most cars in its class. Additionally, the top speed is rather impressive for its type, although it takes a long time to stop the heavy saloon completely after letting off the throttle. However, the car is very resilient to crashes thanks to its bulky construction, and the weight is also useful for ramming other vehicles off the road. This, in addition to its high top speed make it a good vehicle for getaways and pursuits.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
In GTA Chinatown Wars, the Admiral retains the performance from GTA IV. The Triad variant sports upgraded acceleration and top speed as well as a smoother engine sound and a different horn from the base model.
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 The Stretch in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Stretch | Limousine variant of the Admiral appearing throughout the Grand Theft Auto series. Its design in Grand Theft Auto IV is based on the Admiral. | |
| Gang variants | |||
 The Triad Admiral in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. (Rear quarter view) |
Triad Admiral | The Triads are implied to use the Admiral as one of their gang cars in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. The car can be found driving around Cerveza Heights, and also makes an appearance in the mission Yu Jian. In comparison to the standard Admiral, the car features upgraded acceleration, top speed, a smoother engine tone and higher-pitch horn sound like that of the Banshee. | |
Gallery[]
Design[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Can be found at Francis International Airport and The Triangle in Single player.
- Spawns heavily in Meadows Park, Dukes when driving a Washington.
- The Admiral is a rather rare car, but will spawn if driving a Stretch.
- It will also spawn somewhat more when riding a PCJ-600.
- Also spawns easily while driving a Steed or a DF8-90.
- In GTA IV, several are parked at the refinery in Actions Speak Louder Than Words.
- In The Lost and Damned, it will spawn when driving an Ambulance.
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, in the mission Going Deep, there are several Admirals parked in the garage.
- Spawns often as a stolen vehicle during Vigilante missions, causing others to spawn in traffic as well.
- Spawns frequently in multiplayer.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- Spawns commonly in traffic.
- The Triad variant is parked in certain areas in Cerveza Heights and outside of Kenny Lee's house.
- Used as a drug stash by certain drug dealers, however, it is locked.
- Near the entrance of the Cerveza Heights safehouse.
- In Wu Kenny Lee's warehouse in East Island City, close to East Borough Bridge.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Spawns often as a scripted traffic vehicle in missions such as I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, and Your Motorcycle and To Live and Die in Alderney.
- If the player does not have a Bolt-Action or Combat Sniper in their inventory at the start of the mission Blood Brothers, an Admiral with a Combat Sniper inside shall be parked near Jerkov's in Hatton Gardens.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- Yu Jian - After the mission, a Triad variant of the car will always spawn at Huang's safehouse in Cerveza Heights.
- Evidence Dash - Owned by Agent Wade Heston, and Huang need to retrieve it from the IAD.
Notable Owners[]
The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
- A Terrorism Expert owns a gray Admiral, as seen in the Weazel News Special Report during The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- Huang Lee owns a Triad variant of the Admiral.
- Wade Heston owns a matte-black Admiral, which was given to him by his wife before they divorced.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The Admiral can be sold at S&M Auto Sales for a maximum of $2,500 (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 Admiral uses the "Jazz" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Admiral 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 Admiral uses the "Jazz" group which can play:
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | admiral
|
admiral
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ADMIRAL
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ADMIRAL
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Admiral | 2
|
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| GTA Chinatown Wars | admiral
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N/A | ADMIRAL
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ADMIRAL
|
Admiral | N/A | ? |
Population[]
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | Queens |
N/A | 100 | N/A | |
| GTA Chinatown Wars | ? | N/A | ? | N/A |
Handling[]
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | 140 / 86.8 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1700 / 3740 |
| GTA Chinatown Wars | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
Audio[]
| Horns | Engine | Exhaust | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | ||||
| GTA IV | ?
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?
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?
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? | ? | ? | N/A |
| GTA Chinatown Wars | ?
|
?
|
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA IV | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Tertiary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Black | 0 Black | 22 Slate Gray | 0 Black | |
| 7 Shadow Silver Poly | 7 Shadow Silver Poly | 79 Light Sapphire Blue Poly | 0 Black | |
| 16 Dark Titanium Poly | 16 Dark Titanium Poly | 93 Flax | 0 Black | |
| 34 Cabernet Red Poly | 34 Cabernet Red Poly | 32 Garnet Red Poly | 0 Black | |
| 52 Deep Jewel Green | 52 Deep Jewel Green | 50 Torch Red | 0 Black | |
| 54 Petrol Blue Green Poly | 54 Petrol Blue Green Poly | 53 Agate Green | 0 Black | |
| 62 Midnight Blue | 62 Midnight Blue | 65 Jasper Green Poly | 0 Black | |
| 70 Nautical Blue Poly | 70 Nautical Blue Poly | 63 Striking Blue | 0 Black | |
| 72 Medium Regatta Blue Poly | 72 Medium Regatta Blue Poly | 64 Saxony Blue Poly | 0 Black | |
| 102 Biston Brown Poly | 102 Biston Brown Poly | 105 Dark Sable Poly | 0 Black | |
| 104 Dark Beechwood Poly | 104 Dark Beechwood Poly | 105 Dark Sable Poly | 0 Black | |
| 116 Light Titanium Poly | 116 Light Titanium Poly | 122 Currant Blue Poly | 0 Black | |
| 16 Dark Titanium Poly | 16 Dark Titanium Poly | 76 Nassau Blue Poly | 0 Black | |
| 9 Porcelain Silver Poly | 9 Porcelain Silver Poly | 91 Pastel Alabaster | 0 Black | |
| 15 Silver Poly | 15 Silver Poly | 93 Flax | 0 Black | |
| 19 Medium Gray Poly | 19 Medium Gray Poly | 93 Flax | 0 Black | |
| 13 Ascot Gray | 13 Ascot Gray | 80 Malachite Poly | 0 Black |
Trivia[]
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars[]
- It is one of the three cars that can be seen in 3D (Evidence Dash) along with the Enforcer (The Offshore Offload) and the Ammu-Nation Yankee. Its license plate is 488 BNZ.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- In the second Bernie Crane mission known as Union Drive, the Admiral will meet his standards as an "awful and intimidating" vehicle.
- The Admiral features a hood ornament of the Dundreary corporate badge. This reflects the fact that the Admiral is based on the Grand Marquis, as the LS trim of the latter offered a Limited Edition version from 2003 to 2005, of which one of the features was a Mercury emblem hood ornament.
See Also[]
- Washington - Another luxury full-size sedan which also appears as a base variant of the Stretch, albeit in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.