“Luxury German Sedan. Better than a BF, but not quite a Benefactor. Fast and practical with a classy look, this is just the car to over-leverage on.”
— Southern San Andreas Super Autos description, GTA Online.
The Obey Tailgater is a four-door saloon appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
Influence[]
The Tailgater features styling elements that have been inspired by the Audi A6 (C6) for the overall body design, and the Audi A8 (D4) for the grille, lower body bulge, and ten-spoke wheels. However, the quarter panel bulges appear to have been inspired by the Audi RS6 (C6). The headlights are very similar to ones on the Holden Commodore (VZ) with projector headlight housing. The rear end of the vehicle mostly draws its inspiration from the Audi A4 (B7). The tail light units are inspired by the Ford Falcon FG X.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
“Look at this car and ask yourself what price would you place on style, status and sophistication? Then forget that price because I offer flexible payment schedules to suit any budget. Don’t let society and banks tell you what you can and can’t afford. No credit? No problem! You’re approved! I want everyone to live the American dream just like me.”
The front end of the car features a dominant grille, which decreases in width as it gets closer to the lower edge of the bumper. This grille only occupies the upper half of the front face, and features rounded chrome edges with two horizontal chrome strips. Directly below the grille are two ducts which have non-functional circular fog-lamps.
The main body area features a variety of curves. Close to the base of the body there is a large bulge that spans almost the entire wheelbase. Above that, at around mid-body height, a straight line connects the front quarter bulge to the rear quarter bulge. The greenhouse features very thin B and C pillars, which appear to be covered by a polymer. The D pillars of the car are very long, with the intention of creating an elegant appearance.
The rear end of the car denotes its luxury nature, featuring a slightly curved chrome strip connecting both tail lamps and a rear bumper with a plastic portion at the bottom half, spanning the rear face of the bumper. Twin rectangular exhaust tubes are seen on the outer edges. The manufacturer's emblem is seen above the chrome strip and the name below the plate section, on the passenger side.
The car is usually set to spawn in a single colour, but through customization, it is seen that the secondary colour is applied in the form of a wide stripe that starts from the front face and runs across the roof and reaches the rear end, on the boot. The interior stitching matches with the car's primary colour. The wheels share the same rim design with the "Obey RS" rims also available at Los Santos Customs.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Surprising for a sedan, the Tailgater has performance that is on par with most sports cars. Acceleration and top speed are both above average, able to hold ground against sportier vehicles such as the Exemplar or F620. It has decent grip at low to moderate speeds, but can understandably begin to understeer without use of the brakes. It is fairly durable, even in regard to deformation damage. It takes several hard blows to the engine to begin drawing smoke, and can take numerous hits before any wheels become stuck.
The Tailgater shares its engine sound with the Sentinel, Gresley, Surano and Schafter.
Variants[]
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 The Epsilon Program Tailgater in Grand Theft Auto V. (Rear quarter view) |
Epsilon Program Tailgater | A unique Epislon Blue Tailgater appears in the mission Unknowing the Truth in GTA V. It appears with a unique license plate, K1FFL0M.[1]
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Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $100 | $200 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $500 | $4,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $1,250 | $7,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $2,000 | $12,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $3,500 | $21,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $5,000 | $30,000 | |||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $100 | $200 | ||
| Street Brakes | $2,000 | $4,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $2,700 | $5,400 | |||
| Race Brakes | $3,500 | $7,000 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $250 | $500 | ||
| Painted Front Splitter | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Custom Front Splitter | $750 | $1,500 | |||
| Painted Bumper & Splitter | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Custom Splitter & Intercooler | $1,300 | $2,600 | |||
| Stock Rear Bumper | $250 | $500 | |||
| Carbon Rear Diffuser | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Painted Rear Bumper | $750 | $1,500 | |||
| Sports Rear Bumper | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Painted Bumper & Diffuser | $1,300 | $2,600 | |||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $900 | $1,800 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $1,250 | $2,500 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $1,800 | $3,600 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $3,350 | $6,700 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 | ||
| Titanium Exhaust | $375 | $750 | |||
| Dual Titanium Exhaust | $899 | $1,800 | |||
| Chrome Tip Exhaust | $1,499 | $3,000 | |||
| Dual Exit Exhaust | $4,770 | $9,550 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Fenders | Stock Fenders | $150 | $300 | ||
| Arch Extensions | $450 | $900 | |||
| Chrome Arch Trim | $750 | $1,500 | |||
| Grilles | Stock Grille | $100 | $200 | ||
| Black Grille | $375 | $750 | |||
| Chrome Grille | $670 | $1,340 | |||
| Mesh Grille | $825 | $1,650 | |||
| Split Mesh Grille | $1,500 | $3,000 | |||
| Sports Grille | $1,600 | $3,200 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $150 | $300 | ||
| Scooped Hood | $325 | $650 | |||
| Carbon Hood | $750 | $1,500 | |||
| Carbon Scooped Hood | $875 | $1,750 | |||
| Performance Hood | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Vented Hood | $1,200 | $2,400 | |||
| Double Vented Hood | $1,450 | $2,900 | |||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $100 | $200 | |
| Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $6,875 | |||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $50 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $50 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $50 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $75 | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $150 | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Roofs | Stock Roof | $100 | $200 | ||
| Carbon Roof | $350 | $700 | |||
| Roof Rack | $575 | $1,150 | |||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $5,500 | ||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $300 | $600 | ||
| Custom Skirts | $415 | $830 | |||
| Low Skirts | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Street Skirts | $750 | $1,500 | |||
| Sport Skirts | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Spoilers | None | $150 | $300 | ||
| Lip Spoiler | $275 | $550 | |||
| Low Level Spoiler | $350 | $700 | |||
| Mid Level Spoiler | $525 | $1,050 | |||
| High Level Spoiler | $750 | $1,500 | |||
| Carbon Wing | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $100 | $200 | ||
| Street Transmission | $2,950 | $5,900 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $6,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $4,000 | $8,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $500 | $1,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $30,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | - | ||
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | |||
Gallery[]
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online
Grand Theft Auto V[]
A 360° view of the Tailgater on the GTA V Official Website.
Tailgater poster.
The Tailgater on Southern San Andreas Super Autos in the enhanced version of GTA V.
The Tailgater's unused beta lights texture found in the files for the Sentinel.
Grand Theft Auto VI[]
Another Tailgater in the first trailer.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Sometimes spawned parked in the Simeon's Export Requests set locations as noted above when wanted. After update 1.51, the Tailgater can still spawn in these set locations when the list ID matches a list that previously included one. An already obtained "seed" Tailgater can improve the chances of getting one to appear.
- The parking lot at the Galileo Observatory
- The parking lot at Los Santos Golf Club
- Fleeca Bank carpark in Chumash, on the east side of the Great Ocean Highway
- Del Perro Pier parking lot
- Vespucci Beach tennis court parking lot
- Maze Bank Arena upper car park
- Boulevard Del Perro at the street car park near Bob Mulét in Rockford Hills.
- Pillbox Hill Public Parking Lot.
- Northern parking lot at Vinewood Racetrack
- Puerto Del Sol Yacht Club Carpark
- The taxi zones[2] in LSIA.
- Can be in the parking lot of Backlot City, usually in metallic black.
- Was available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $55,000.
- No longer available in the enhanced versions of the game; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- After completing the mission Complications, the player can take one of the Tailgaters parked at the Premium Deluxe Motorsport dealership and drive it.
- At the end of Eye in the Sky, two Tailgaters will be left in the hangar. Franklin is instructed to take either of them, to drive away from the airport.
- Franklin will be driving a red Tailgater after The Big Score is completed. (Obvious)
- In the Strangers and Freaks mission Unknowing the Truth, there's a unique Tailgater painted in Epsilon Blue and with the custom plates K1FFLOM. It is obtainable after completing the mission, if the player chooses to betray and steal the money.
- Appears in the towing side missions as a car to be towed after purchasing the LSPD Auto Impound. Can be obtained by entering the car and performing the character switch trick.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Offered as a choice of starting car if playing the tutorial in Mall or Nothing.
- Could appear on Simeon's SMS list which would result in it spawning parked and it would be able to be stolen and stored in the player's garage as a personal vehicle.
- After patch 1.51, the vehicle was technically replaced on Simeon's list, however the vehicle may still spawn in these locations if the player has the list that previously contained the Tailgater (one of the two lists that still contains a Jackal).
- Could be a High Priority Car for Simeon Yetarian's Import/Export Garage but could not be stored in player's garages. (No longer available in GTA Online)
- It appears in the Fooligan Job Liquid Assets with an Epsilon Blue paintjob and Epsilon license plates. It cannot be stored in any garage but can be kept for the remainder of the Free Mode session.
Notable Owners[]
- Michael De Santa owns a black Tailgater throughout most of the game. Like all other Personal Vehicles, the player can customize Michael's car and it will retain these modifications whenever it respawns. After Monkey Business Jimmy customized it with the following modifications:
- Race Brakes
- Rear Painted Bumper & Diffuser
- EMS upgrade level 3
- Dual Exit Exhaust
- Chrome Grille
- Double Vented Hood
- Musical Horn 5
- Xenon Lights
- Sport Skirts
- Lip Spoiler
- Sports Transmission
- Black Dollar Lowrider wheels
- Dark Smoke window tint
Michael's Tailgater. (Original design) (Rear quarter view)
Michael's Tailgater. (Post Monkey Business) (Rear quarter view)
- Devin Weston most likely owns the two Tailgaters that are parked inside the hangar during the mission Eye in the Sky.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Obey Tailgater - Sedans
SPEED
ACCELERATION
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Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- Even though the car lacks B pillars, its passenger seatbelt anchors will appear mounted on the space between the doors.
- Some of the bodywork modifications appear to have minor modelling issues. This issue is more apparent in the case of the rear bumpers, where black lines are more visible.
Radio Stations[]
The Tailgater has the following default radio station(s):
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Tailgater uses the "Rock" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Tailgater 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)
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | tailgater
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tailgater
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TAILGATE
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TAILGATE
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Tailgater | 3
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| GTA VI | |
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Population[]
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | 100 | Standard White - 100% | |||
| GTA VI |
Handling[]
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | 145 / 89.9 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1400 / 3080 |
| GTA VI | ? | ? | N/A | ? | ? |
Audio[]
| Horns | Engine | Exhaust | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | ||||
| GTA V and Online | horn_list_tailgater
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sportscar_5_eur_6_cyl
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sportscar_5_eur_6_cyl
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Obey | Tailgater | Sedan 4-door |
None |
| GTA VI | |
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Language[]
| English | Chinese (Traditional) | Chinese (Simplified) | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Mexican | Polish | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA V and Online | Tailgater | 密探 | 密探 | Tailgater | Tailgater | Tailgater | テイルゲイター | 테일게이터 | Tailgater | Tailgater | Tailgater | Tailgater | Tailgater |
| GTA VI |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA V and Online | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Wheels | Trim | Accent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 10 Metallic Gun Metal (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 1 Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic) | 1 Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic) | 10 Metallic Gun Metal (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 2 Metallic Black Steel (Metallic) | 2 Metallic Black Steel (Metallic) | 7 Metallic Shadow Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 3 Metallic Dark Silver (Metallic) | 3 Metallic Dark Silver (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 61 Metallic Midnight Blue (Metallic) | 61 Metallic Midnight Blue (Metallic) | 67 Metallic Diamond Blue (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 32 Metallic Garnet Red (Metallic) | 32 Metallic Garnet Red (Metallic) | 28 Metallic Torino Red (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 27 Metallic Red (Metallic) | 27 Metallic Red (Metallic) | 36 Metallic Sunrise Orange (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 64 Metallic Blue (Metallic) | 64 Metallic Blue (Metallic) | 54 Metallic Gasoline Blue Green (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | |
| 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) |
Beta Content[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
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- According to a left-over texture file, the car's rear light setup was changed, featuring a reversing light surrounded by rear light and brake lights, as well as a red indicator. The left-over texture can be found in the Sentinel's texture dictionary, where it is named
tailgater_lights_glass.[3] The original layout and design resembles the A6 (C5) rear light units. - Additionally, a version with a set of unique wheels and a different splitter that's similar to the "Custom Front Splitter" can be found at Premium Deluxe Motorsport.
Both the original light layout and the unique wheels can be seen in the Cunning Stunt Academy ad.
Comparison between the Tailgater's beta lights (left) compared to the final lights texture.
The Tailgater as seen in the Cunning Stunt Academy TV commercial.
The Tailgater as seen in the cashfordeaddreams.com.
Poster featuring a Tailgater featuring a unique set of wheels and a splitter.
Trivia[]
- The name Tailgater is a reference to tailgating, a word for the practice of aggressively driving too close to the rear end (or Tailgate) of the car in front. This could be a reference to the stereotype that Audi owners commonly exhibit this behaviour.
- The Tailgater in GTA V always uses the same "Stock" horn sound.
- Two separate entries for the Tailgater's handling exist in the game files of the original version of GTA V, both named "TAILGATE" and featuring almost identical handling data.
See Also[]
- 9F and 9F Cabrio - Two Obey vehicles with a similar design.
- Sentinel - A potential 3D Universe counterpart.
- Presidente - Another sedan which fills a similar role in Grand Theft Auto IV.
References[]
- ↑ epislon8 script:
The following is a snipet of script from the mission Unknowing the Truth. if (!entity::does_entity_exist(iLocal_632)) { iLocal_632 = vehicle::create_vehicle(joaat("tailgater"), vLocal_212, fLocal_251, 1, true); func_305(iLocal_632, 0); vehicle::set_vehicle_colours(iLocal_632, iLocal_161, iLocal_161); vehicle::set_vehicle_extra_colours(iLocal_632, 0, 0); vehicle::set_vehicle_number_plate_text_index(iLocal_632, 0); vehicle::set_vehicle_number_plate_text(iLocal_632, "K1FFL0M"); } - ↑
- ↑ Tailgater's light texture:
x64e.rpf\levels\gta5\vehicles.rpf\sentinel.#td: 
Both Tailgater's light textures; left: beta light texture (
tailgater_lights_glass) and right: final light texture (tailgater_lights).
