The Bravado Police Cruiser is a police car available in multiplayer modes of The Ballad of Gay Tony, appearing in Grand Theft Auto V, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
Design[]
The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
Police siren set in TBoGT.
The vehicle is a Bravado Buffalo similar to the first and second generation Dodge Charger Pursuit used by the New York Police Department. The livery is almost exactly the same as those used on the New York Police Department's Chargers.
In-game, it is a police variant of the Buffalo, which is used by the LCPD, and uses almost the same features and liveries as the original Police Cruiser and Police Patrol. It is the third Buffalo-based vehicle featured, derived from the original FIB Buffalo.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Police siren set in GTA V.
The car's model remains the same as in TBoGT. The livery, however, has been changed to a similar livery to most LSPD vehicles to reflect its real life inspiration. The equipment is different as well, with a larger pushbar replacing the smaller NYPD-inspired one, and the lack of an A-pillar-mounted spotlight. The car's emergency lighting has also been updated, featuring LEDs on the grill, roof, back window and rear lights. It is unequivocally the rarest police car in the entire GTA series, since it only spawns in a certain part of Los Santos, near the Mission Row Police Station, either on patrol or in the bus stop area at night, and it is extremely rare to spawn in either circumstance.
Original version[]
Unlike other LSPD vehicles, the Police Buffalo does not have a two-digit number on the roof. It is, however, the only one having a badge painted on the hood. Sometimes, a version with a low-level spoiler attached sometimes spawns as well.
Enhanced versions[]
The vehicle has had a makeover for the Enhanced edition of Grand Theft Auto V. Now it sports a similar livery to the older Police Cruiser, including air identification numbers and the city seal on the side and a new pushbar has been added to the front bumper. However, the characteristic badge is now removed from the hood. Also, the car boasts a metallic paint finish, compared to the matte finish of the previous version. The spoiler option remains available, and the small bug with the grill-mounted blue light has been corrected (previously the housing was white).
Performance[]
The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
For performance, the Buffalo is best described as "above average". It will out-accelerate any other standard-issue police vehicle in the game, save for of course the Police Stinger, which is obviously either a D.A.R.E. car or some other community-oriented policing strategy. Its top speed, engine and weight are the same as its unmarked counterpart, the FIB Buffalo.
Handling-wise, the Police Buffalo is well-balanced, and sticks to the road a bit better than the apparently aging Vapid platform that it partially replaces. Due to the RWD configuration, over-steer is very prevalent and the Buffalo's engine requires huge RPM to accommodate for it at low speeds. At high speed, the Buffalo is remarkably stable, and lift-throttle over-steer is nearly non-existent.
Crash deformation is average. In frontal impacts, the suspension appears to be tough, but its engine only takes several good hits before it begins to smoke, making it more durable than its unmarked counterpart. It fares better than the Police Cruiser.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
There is little difference between the GTA IV variant except that the vehicle is much more durable. It does have an issue, however, in that its front axle bends easier than other Police cars, especially its Vapid competitor. It is still an excellent choice for most officers if treated right.
Gallery[]
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Locations[]
The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
In multiplayer, the Police Buffalo can be found at a majority of police stations, and is not accessible in single player. Only a few multiplayer modes, including Free Mode, spawns on these areas:
- In the parking lot of the East Island City Police Station, next to a Police Bike.
- In the front parking lot of the Leftwood Police Station, along with the Police Stinger and a Police Bike.
- In the parking lot of the Lower Easton Police Station, often next to a Police Cruiser.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Rarely spawns at the train station under the Olympic Freeway on Strawberry Avenue between 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM. At the same location the Police Bike, Police Transporter and the Unmarked Cruiser can also be obtained (all versions as of 4/16/2016).
- Rarely spawns in Legion Square. Usually occupied by Interceptors.
- Will spawn by the train station mentioned above, when already driving one.
- Can randomly spawn near the Mission Row Police Station, with an officer inside it.
- Rarely seen driving around in Pillbox Hill.
- Commonly seen driving around Pillbox Hill and Mission Row (enhanced version only).
- Spawns more often when using the Director Mode, spawning at the location "Downtown LS", setting time to "Midday" and gaining at least 2 stars, where it usually pulls up to the player (enhanced version only).
- Rarely seen at the entrance to the La Mesa Police Station.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- The Police Buffalo gives the player a Pump Shotgun upon entry.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Oversights[]
The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
- The aerials on the roof seem to be misplaced, so much so that one appears to float in mid-air next to the car.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- In the original version of the game, the Police Buffalo's front blue grille light is miscolored as white. It will still flash blue, however.
- As with other police vehicles in the game, the rear window lights flash pattern is slightly broken, resulting in an unbalance.
- The police scanner may mistake this Police Cruiser for its Vapid counterparts, despite this model being manufactured by Bravado.[1]
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | police3
|
police3
|
FBI
|
POLICE3
|
Police Cruiser | 5
|
|
| GTA V and Online | police2
|
police2
|
POLICE2
|
POLICE2
|
Police Cruiser | 1
|
|
| GTA VI | |
|
|
|
|
Population[]
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | Only in Native Zone |
N/A | 100 | N/A | N/A |
| GTA V and Online | Cop Car |
None | 100 | S_M_Y_Cop_01 | Police/Government Plate - 100% |
| GTA VI | None | None | None | None | None |
Handling[]
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | 150 / 93 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1700 / 3740 |
| GTA V and Online | 145 / 89.9 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1650 / 3630 |
| GTA VI | ? | ? | N/A | ? | ? |
Audio[]
| Horns | Engine | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | |||
| GTA IV | |
|
N/A | |||
| GTA V and Online | horn_list_saloon
|
sports_saloon_2_eur_5cyl
|
Vapid | Police car | Police car | None |
| GTA VI | |
|
||||
Language[]
| English | Chinese (Traditional) | Chinese (Simplified) | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Mexican | Polish | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | Police Cruiser | 警用巡邏車 | 警用巡逻车 | Police Cruiser | Streifenwagen | Cruiser polizia | ポリス・クルーザー | 경찰 크루저 | Patrulla de la policía | Policyjny Cruiser | Cruiser policial | Полицейский Cruiser | Patrulla de la policía |
| GTA VI |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA IV | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Tertiary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Frost White | 74 Ultra Blue Poly | 113 Frost White | 0 Black |
| GTA V and Online | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Wheels | Trim | Accent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Pure White (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) |
Trivia[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- A Police Buffalo can be seen in the trailer for Grand Theft Auto Online[2], implying that, like the Interceptor, it would've spawned in the game normally while the player is getting chased.
References[]
- ↑ File Data:
<Unk01>police_scanner_manufacturer_vapid_b</Unk01>police2_scanner_params - ↑ Screenshot from the trailer