Not to be confused with the Nightblade, a motorcycle in The Lost and Damned and Grand Theft Auto Online, or the Nightshark, an armoured SUV in GTA Online.
The Imponte Nightshade is a two-door muscle car featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Executives and Other Criminals update.
Influence[]
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The vehicle takes a large amount of influence from the 1970–1973 Chevrolet Camaro, especially the Spectre Performance Camaro, as seen in the extended wheel arches, wheels, front bumper, and chin spoiler. The wraparound rear window is most likely taken from the 1975–1981 Camaro models. There is also a resemblance to the facelifted second-generation Pontiac GTO (1968–1973), apparent in the double lighting arrangement and both main and lower grilles. The headlights might have also been inspired by the first-generation Chrysler Cordoba or the Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 (1968–1973). The rear fascia and the tail lights are based on the 1970-1973 Pontiac Firebird.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Nightshade appears to be heavily customized with a chin spoiler on the front, wide fenders and wider rear wheels, along with sports wheels. Additional modifications can be installed to customize it into some sort of dragster. Its interior is the same "Dominator" interior and dials used on various muscle cars.
The primary color of the car is applied on the bodywork and the interior stitching, while the secondary color is applied on the center of the car, in the form of a wide stripe passing through it. Its stock wheels seem to use the 5-spoke rim design similar to some of the sport rims available at Los Santos Customs, but are flat in appearance and with a mostly squared end.
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Performance[]
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The Nightshade has acceptable acceleration and an average top speed for the class. Its handling is remarkably good, keeping some semblance of traction despite being a muscle car. Oversteer is less common than other Muscle cars and easier to correct. Its handling feels very nice, but this is mostly due to being underpowered compared to other Muscles, and it is therefore less viable for racing. In addition, wheelspin is a common sight when using the throttle at full power. Crash deformation is excellent, and it can take several head-on hits before showing any real damage.
According to the website, the Nightshade is stated to be powered by a 5-liter V8 capable of pushing 420bhp, and the badges state it is powered by a V8 turbo. Both statements make sense with the vehicle's engine model and spark plug textures, which show that it is indeed a single cam V8, coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. Its engine sound is the same as cars such as the Buccaneer.
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 | 90 / 145 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1400 / 3086 | 65 |
| 5.0 seconds | 160 / 260 (Website) | N/A | V8 420bhp 5L (Website) V8 Turbo (Badging) |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7.3 Seconds | N/A | N/A | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications[]
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| Category | Modification | Price | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Front Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $2,200 | |
| Extended 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 | ||
| Side Exit Exhaust | $750 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
| Grilles | Stock Grille | $200 | ||
| Chrome Open Grille | $750 | |||
| Sports Grille | $1,340 | |||
| Chrome Grille | $1,650 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 | ||
| Performance Hood | $3,000 | |||
| Scooped Hood | $5,000 | |||
| Single Intake Bug Catcher | $8,000 | |||
| Triple Intake Bug Catcher | $9,600 | |||
| 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: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Roll Cages | No Roll Cage | $700 | ||
| Roll Cage | $1,100 | |||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
| Spoilers | None | $6,000 | ||
| Low Level Spoiler | $7,050 | |||
| Drag Wing | $10,000 | |||
| Ducktail Spoiler | $13,000 | |||
| Stock Car Wing | $14,000 | |||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
| 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[]
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Locations[]
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- Can be purchased from Legendary Motorsport for $585,000.
- This vehicle may be selected randomly as a standard-target source vehicle from SecuroServ during Vehicle Cargo with one of three variations: D34DLY, TH370S or E4TM3.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Nightshade 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 name of the vehicle is a reference to a genus of a plant with the same name; said plants are most known for their unpredictable effects on the human body, being one of the most poisonous plants in the world.
- The license plates on the Import/export variants (D34DLY and E4TM3) reference this.
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- Interestingly, the Phoenix and the Ruiner, both Imponte cars, have their front heavily based on the Pontiac Trans Am and their rear heavily based on the Chevrolet Camaro, while the Nightshade is the opposite (front from the Camaro and rear from the Trans Am).
- The Nightshade does not have reversing lights.
- When the engine is activated in first person, the vehicle will emit a ‘boop-like’ sound effect, this is also heard on the Declasse Tampa and Imponte Deluxo.