The Truffade Nero is a hypercar featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Import/Export update, released on December 20th, 2016, during the Festive Surprise 2016 event.
Influence[]
The Nero is mostly based on the Bugatti Chiron, particularly the headlights, side curvatures starting from the bottom of the vehicle to the A-pillars, the small frame on the rear section, and the mechanical spoiler. The rear lights bear a slight resemblance to those found on the Laraki Epitome. The design of the stock exhausts, diffuser, side skirts, side profile, and side trim shape seems to be inspired by that found on the 2017 Ford GT. The headlight shape might be inspired by the one found on either the second-generation Honda NSX or the Acura Precision Concept.
Design[]
The Nero, being a modernized version of the Adder, shares some of the styling cues from the aforementioned car, having a similar bulky profile and characteristic features. The front shares the grille and intake positioning from the Adder, but twin separations are seen over the intakes. The headlamp housings assume a similar positioning and shape from the Adder's, but use a set of square lamps with small light strips below. Chrome details can be seen on the intake separations, lower centre and grille surrounding, as well as a manufacturer emblem placed over the grille. The bonnet area is similar to the one on the Adder, and features a carbon-fibre panel in front of the windscreen.
The sides of the car assume a similar pattern to the Adder, featuring a curvature passing from the lower side and going up to the roof area. However, there is an angular line where the side vents are located, also finished in chrome. Carbon-fibre skirts are seen at the bottom, while rear-view mirror shells with chrome strips are seen on the cabin area, as well as black rear-quarter panels. A separation can be found at the rear like the Adder, but does not extend further down, as it passes directly above the engine. The Nero, like the T20, features an active spoiler.
The rear of the car features dual circular exhausts and a manufaturer emblem on the central panel, as well as carbon-fibre rear vents on the outer edges, surrounded by red light strips. The lower area is dominated by triangle-shaped vents on the edges, a trapezium-shaped vent on the centre and a black six-element diffuser, with a small reverse light centered on it. Its underside also uses a CFRP plate covering the entirety of the vehicle, exposing the section around the rear axle.
Its interior is very modernized, featuring a dashboard with two main analog dials and a digital display, two AC units on the center and two more at either side of the dashboard, as well as a Meinmacht radio display. The steering wheel features four buttons and two paddle shifts behind it, as well as the Truffade logo on the horn cap. The gear stick is very stilized and the seats have a sleek appearance, appearing to be some kind of race seats.
The car's main body, upper side and rear panel are painted in a primary colour, while the front bumper, part of the cabin, sides and rear are painted in a secondary colour. A trim colour is also available for its interior, mainly the panels, stitching and horn cap. Although not accessible, part of the engine covers are assigned with the "dial" colour, which is set to black in purchased examples. A set of seven-spoke rims with a manufacturer emblem on the black, bolted-on centre can be seen, wrapped in low-profile tyres. The rims can be also painted, although only those generated in the Content Creator may have a colour.
Current Design Gallery[]
Performance[]
The Nero's performance is a significant improvement from the Adder, the previous Truffade hypercar, in that acceleration is very similar. The vehicle becomes heavier, however, but it helps on keeping its stability, as well as being rather tough to push, being an ideal choice for stunt races.
Although the engine is unclear to identify, it seems to emulate the Chiron's W16 engine. However, unlike the Adder's one, which is basically composed of two V8 covers, it uses its own texture, closely resembling the aforementioned engine and with the Truffade's logo embossed on each cam cover. Said engine is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox in a mid engine, all wheel drive (20% front, 80% rear) layout. Its engine sound is identical to the one from the Adder, albeit slightly louder.
| 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 | 99 / 160 | 6 | N/A | AWD 20% FWD 80% RWD |
1995 / 4398 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4.49 Seconds | 117 / 188.2 | 6 | M4 | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Modifications[]
| Category | Modification | Cost | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade: Benny's Original Motor WorksB | Nero Custom | $605,000 |   | |
| 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 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $2,200 |   | |
| Secondary Color Splitter | $4,600 |   | ||
| Carbon Splitter | $7,400 |   | ||
| 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 |   | |
| Carbon Surround | $750 |   | ||
| Primary Quad Exhausts | $1,800 |   | ||
| Carbon Quad Exhausts | $3,000 |   | ||
| Primary Hex Exhausts | $9,550 |   | ||
| Carbon Hex Exhausts | $9,750 |   | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 |   | |
| Primary Hood Stripe | $3,000 |   | ||
| Secondary Hood Stripe | $5,000 |   | ||
| Carbon Hood | $8,000 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/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: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $2,500 |   | |
| Secondary Color Skirt | $5,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Skirt | $8,000 |   | ||
| 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: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | ||
| Windows | None | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $5,000 | |||
- B Only available at Benny's Original Motor Works.
Gallery[]
Video[]
Variants[]
Nero CustomGrand Theft Auto Online |
(Rear quarter view) |
The Nero Custom is a custom variant of the Nero featured in the same update, which features customization options not present on the standard Nero. It is based on the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo. |
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
- Exotic Exports – This is one of the hundred possible cars that can be requested by Brucie Kibbutz for delivery.
Locations[]
- Can be bought from Benny's Original Motor Works for $1,440,000.
- When making races in the Creator, the Nero is not listed, meaning the player must own a Nero for use in races, this also applies to the Nero Custom. However, the Nero and its custom variant can be spawned when making Deathmatches in the Creator
- This was hotfixed on January 10th, with the release of the Itali GTB and the Itali GTB Custom.
Events[]
- Could be won from the Lucky Wheel in the Casino during the Gauntlet Hellfire Week event.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Nero uses the "Pop" group which can play:
Trivia[]
- The vehicle's name and website description are obvious references to the Roman emperor Nero.
- Although gear clicks can be heard in-game, the vehicle sports a unique automatic transmission gearstick. It is likely to be a semi-automatic transmission system, supported by the appearance of paddle-shift sticks on the steering wheel. This is one of the first vehicles in the Grand Theft Auto series to sport such combination.
- The spoiler can break if the rear of the Nero is damaged enough. When broken, it will not raise up anymore, giving the car slight understeer and weakened braking. This also occurs with the T20 and XA-21.
- This vehicle’s stock rims can be found under the Street wheel ‘Truffade Concave’. However, it lacks any emblem and only has five bolts around the centre. In addition, it lacks any coloured surrounding, unlike the derivatives used in the Nero Custom and the SC1.
Oversights[]
- The carbon panellings on the "Exhaust" modifications appear to have a more concave portion on the passenger side, slightly detaching from the vents. This issue is also present on the Nero Custom.
- The "action image" on the vehicle's Rockstar Games Social Club listing shows the Nero Custom.
See Also[]
- Adder and Thrax - Two hypercars manufactured by Truffade.
- Nero Custom - GT variant.
- T20 and XA-21 - Two luxury hypercars that, like the Nero, are equipped with an active spoiler.
References[]
- ↑ Nero (dial texture)
