The Declasse Vamos is a muscle car featured in Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the continuation of the Arena War update, released on February 14, 2019, during the Valentine's Day 2019 event.
Influence[]
The Vamos is a mix of a few Chevrolet Novas. It is primarily based on the third-generation Chevrolet Nova, as seen in the body style, headlights, and greenhouse area. The front and rear bumpers and chrome side skirts bear resemblance to the second-generation Nova, and its grille comes from the fourth-generation Nova, especially the custom 1976 Chevrolet Nova Concours Cabriolet. The dual-exhaust setup may be inspired by the Rally Nova. The indicators on the side of the headlights might also be inspired by the Chevrolet Chevy Malibu. The taillights seem to be inspired by either the Pontiac Ventura or Plymouth Gran Fury.
Liveries[]
- The "White Side Stripes" livery bears a resemblance to the 1970 Yenko "Deuce" Nova.
- The "Black Side Stripes" livery is based on the 1972 Rally Nova.
- The "Classic Flames" livery and some rusty liveries will change their decals on the hood due to the modifications.
- The "Sure It's Safe?" livery is based on a similar livery on a matte black 1970 Chevrolet Nova in the 2007 movie Death Proof; the livery name is a reference to a line[1] in said movie. Therefore, with the correct modifications, the Vamos can resemble the Death Proof Nova.
Design[]
In terms of design, the Vamos follows a similar profile to vehicles like the Buccaneer and the Impaler, where the front end is quite dominated by the bulky bumper with riveted details on the lower area and the sides, two open sections beside the license plate and small amber lights on the outer edges, before reaching the protruding ends of the bumper. The upper area features a large grille with rectangular lights behind them and square-shaped housings for the circular headlights, along with sectioned amber lights on the outer edges. The hood area is relatively simple, with an angled front end and protruding edges.
The sides of the car are mostly flat, with a slightly flared profile on the wheel arches and a trim running across the sides, with a detail on the bottom and circular rear-view mirrors on the doors. The greenhouse area is relatively simple, with thin inner pillars and slanted rear. "396ci" badges can be seen on the front, while the corresponding manufacturer badges can be seen on the rear, just over the side detail.
The rear of the car is traditional, featuring a large trunk with a detail on the center, followed by a black panel and the rectangular tail lights on the rear end. The rear bumper also has the same riveted details and the central license plate as on the front, albeit the rivets are located in the upper area. The manufacturer badge can be seen on the center of the black panel, along with a cursive badge on the passenger side displaying the car's name. Two exhaust pipes can be seen below. The interior is shared with muscle cars like the Dominator.
The bodywork and the engine cam covers are painted with the primary color, while the bumpers, trim and details around the car are painted with a secondary color. The rims appear to be a derivative of the "Old School" muscle rims available in Los Santos Customs, but the center of the rim does not have the details seen on the aforementioned custom rims. These rims can also support a dedicated color, although only examples generated in Content Creator are painted in black.
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Performance[]
The Vamos is notorious for its high spin-out, often losing control at higher speeds if not maintained carefully. As a result, it doesn't fare very well when driving through congested traffic. In addition, if the car is launched airborne, the Vamos will often land awkwardly. While the Vamos can be given full suspension upgrades as to negate this effect, its steering is still very sensitive and has bouts of spinning out very easily. The Vamos has a tendency to roll over on its side when executing a tight handbrake turn at high speeds. Durability is good, though repeated impacts can cause drastic issues to the vehicle.
The Vamos is stated to be powered by a 396ci (6.5L) engine, with the model being a single-cam V8. This engine is coupled to a 4-speed gearbox and powers the rear wheels, with a distinctively loud engine sound similar to the ones used in the Tulip and the Imperator, with a lower pitch. Installing an "Exposed Turbo Grille" modification adds one or two fully-animated turbochargers, though this is purely cosmetic and does not increase performance unless the actual "Turbo" modification is installed, while installing a "Bug Catcher/Ram Pipes" modification add a supercharger.
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 | 4 | N/A | RWD | 1380 / 3042 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 396ci (6.5L) (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 4 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications[]
| Category | Subcategory | Modification | Cost | 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 | |
| Custom Chin Spoiler | $4,600 | |||
| Extended Chin Spoiler | $7,400 | |||
| Painted Front Bumper | $11,700 | |||
| Custom Chin Spoiler | $14,500 | |||
| Painted & Chin Spoiler | $14,700 | |||
| Painted Bumper & Splitter | $14,900 | |||
| Rear Bumpers | Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 | ||
| Painted Rear Bumper | $4,600 | |||
| Wheelie Bar | $7,400 | |||
| Wheelie Bar and Chute | $11,700 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Chrome Tip Exhaust | $750 | |||
| Big Bore Exhaust | $1,800 | |||
| Straight Pipe Exhaust | $3,000 | |||
| Race Exhaust | $9,550 | |||
| Hotring Exhaust | $9,750 | |||
| Titanium Hotring Exhaust | $10,500 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
| Fenders | Stock Left Fender | $300 | ||
| Trim Delete | $900 | |||
| Painted Arch Extensions | $1,500 | |||
| Carbon Arch Extensions | $1,700 | |||
| Grilles | Stock Grille | $200 | ||
| Black Open Grille | $750 | |||
| Billet Grille | $1,340 | |||
| Mesh Grille | $1,650 | |||
| Exposed Intercooler | $3,000 | |||
| Exposed Turbo Grille | $3,200 | |||
| Exposed Twin Turbo Grille | $3,650 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 | ||
| Carbon Hood | $3,000 | |||
| Performance Hood | $5,000 | |||
| Cowl Induction Hood | $8,000 | |||
| Tall Cowl Induction Hood | $9,600 | |||
| Triple Intake Bug Catcher | $11,000 | |||
| Single Intake Bug Catcher | $11,600 | |||
| High Rise Ram Pipes | $12,000 | |||
| Low Triple Bug Catcher | $12,400 | |||
| Low Single Bug Catcher | $12,400 | |||
| Low Intake Bug Catcher | $12,500 | |||
| 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 | - | ||
| Livery | None | $11,400 | ||
| Double White Stripes | $18,240 | |||
| Double Black Stripes | $19,380 | |||
| White Side Stripes | $20,520 | |||
| Black Side Stripes | $21,660 | |||
| Classic Flames | $22,800 | |||
| Found in A Field | $23,370 | |||
| Rusted Stripes | $23,939 | |||
| Monkey Fodder | $24,510 | |||
| Drag Hag | $25,080 | |||
| Raceway Queen | $25,650 | |||
| Short Track Racer | $26,220 | |||
| Sure It's Safe? | $26,789 | |||
| 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 and Chassis Upgrade | $1,100 | |||
| Stunt Cage | $1,350 | |||
| Roofs | Stock Roof | $200 | ||
| Vinyl Roof | $700 | |||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
| Spoilers | None | $6,000 | ||
| Low Level Spoiler | $7,050 | |||
| Lip Spoiler | $10,000 | |||
| Ducktail Spoiler | $13,000 | |||
| Stock Car Wing | $14,000 | |||
| Drag Wing | $16,000 | |||
| Extended Drag Wing | $16,500 | |||
| Extended Carbon Drag Wing | $17,000 | |||
| Drift Wing | $17,500 | |||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $4,400 | |||
| 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: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | ||
| Windows | None | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $5,000 | |||
Gallery[]
Video[]
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Los Santos Tuners[]
- Exotic Exports – This is one of the hundred possible cars that can be requested by Brucie Kibbutz for delivery.
- Auto Shop Service – This vehicle may be randomly selected to be serviced and returned to a customer.
Locations[]
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $596,000.
- No longer available; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Vamos uses the "Mexican" group which can play East Los FM.
Trivia[]
- "Vamos" is a Spanish/Portuguese word which can be translated for "hurry" or "let's go" in English. This is a reference to an urban legend that the Chevrolet Nova sold poorly in Latin American countries because "no va" translates to "not going" or "not working". In reality, sales of the Chevrolet Nova in Latin America were relatively similar to other markets.
- The overall design of the Vamos' promotional advert may loosely be based on the real-life advert for the 1970 Nova Coupe.
- The decription says that the Vamos began life in 1960 as a compact car before it began 'hanging out with V8s'. This is a clear reference to the original Nova's production history, which began production in 1962 as a compact car before getting a Chevy V8-powered model, the Nova SS, in 1963.
- Game files suggest that there was going to be an Arena variant of the Vamos, but was cut from the update. This is also the case with the Cognoscenti.[2]
- If the "Sure It's Safe?" livery and "Triple Intake Bug Catcher", "Single Intake Bug Catcher", or "High Rise Ram Pipes" options are applied to the car, the skull decals on the hood will become small and placed in front.
Oversights[]
- The two Hotring Exhausts incorrectly emit fumes at a slightly higher position.
- The Vamos appears to steer to the left, even when not touching the steering wheel of the vehicle. This is caused by an excessively high "toe" angle on the front wheels.[3] This also occurs on the Tulip, and to a far lesser extent, the ZR380.
References[]
- ↑ Death Proof (2007) - First Victim (0:50) - Awareness Bureau on YouTube
- ↑ fm_lts_creator.ysc:
else if (iParam0 == -49115651) { return "FMMC_VN_VMS"; } else if (iParam0 == 276065473) { return "FMMC_VN_VMS2"; } - ↑ File Data:
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