Banshee

"The name says it all. You can weave in and out of traffic with ease in this little number. Get a blow up doll for the passenger seat and ride in the HOV lane. Apex Predators beware."

- Legendary Motorsport & Southern San Andreas Super Autos description.

The Banshee is a recurring mid-sized sports car appearing in every GTA game since Grand Theft Auto III and shares its reputation with the Infernus for being one of the two longest running sports cars in the GTA series. It is manufactured by Bravado in the HD Universe.

3D Universe
In Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, the Banshee resembles a, with its dual exhaust and curvilinear design. It differs from its real life counterpart in its narrower width and headlight design. The Banshee also borrows minor elements from other 90s American coupes, such as the hood scoops from the and headlights resembling those of a. The car's rear end is mostly based on the first generation Dodge Viper RT/10, but features wrap-around taillights, a distinct design element shared with the. The Banshee also features very pronounced fender flares, something not found on any Viper and very uncommon on American cars of its era. The GTA III model initially featured a variety of colors with a permanent white stripe running across the car. This would later change in GTA SA and GTA LCS, where colored stripes are present. The Banshee is one of a handful of vehicles where CJ kicks the driver instead of punching them or slamming their head into the steering wheel. This is probably due to the fact that the Banshee sits quite low to the ground.

In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Banshee resembles a mid 80's model, with its angular design and dual twin-exhaust. This model only used a fewer range of single-tone colors.

The Grand Theft Auto Advance rendition, which mimics the design of GTA IIIs Banshee, is also comparable to the GTA 2s Rumbler, but is generally sleeker, sports the same single stripe as other Banshees, and comes with a vinyl top.

Grand Theft Auto IV
In Grand Theft Auto IV, the Bravado Banshee resembles a (though the Banshee has a V8 instead of a V10 engine), but has a side-pipe exhaust and a shorter roofline, resembling the third generation or fourth generation Dodge Viper ZB. The front fascia loosely resembles the, while the taillights resemble those of the  and the front end resembles a. The interior of the car appears to be inspired by the, with the auxiliary dashboard controls facing the driver.

The Banshee assumes a similar design to the GTA III model, but featuring a large profile and more realistic details. The bumper occupies most of its front end, complete with a central intake, and a black splitter with BRAVADO on the center. The edges above the bumper are occupied by two black housings, each one featuring two circular lamps. The hood hinges on the front and opens forward, having two black clamps on the sides.

The sides denote the car's curved profile, having slightly flared arches and curved doors. Black skirts can be seen at the bottom, along with curved exhaust pipes near the rear wheels. The rear-view mirrors are attached to the edges of the hood and the windshield is surrounded by a black frame.

The rear of the car is very stylish, featuring a small extension emulating a ducktail spoiler, a black strip on the center and two tail lights that follow the shape of the rear. A large bumper with a carbon-fiber diffuser can be seen.

In Grand Theft Auto IV, the Banshee may spawn with several cosmetic accessories:
 * A variant with a hard-top roof.
 * A variant with chrome roll-bar hoops.
 * A variant with a vented hood.

Hardtop Banshees do not have windows, so they are easier to steal than other cars. This is counteracted by an alarm that will go off when the door is opened.

The Banshee may spawn with a single color, or like the GTA III model, a two-tone color, where the secondary one is applied in the form of a stripe. It features 10-spoke split wheels, wrapped in low-profile tires.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
In the DS version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the Banshee appears similar to either the Phoenix or the GTA Vice City rendition, while in the PSP/iOS version it resembles the GTA IV rendition, but always features two white stripes.

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online
The Banshee returns to Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online holding the same design as its previous appearance in GTA IV, although it now only spawns with a vented hood. In the enhanced version of GTA V, the Banshee is given a restored interior model that greatly resembles that of the Dodge Viper's, right down to the vertically-aligned speedometers.

Color distribution is the same as before, but the interior is decorated with stitches that are painted with the secondary color.

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3D Universe
Being a sports coupe laid out in an FR layout connected to a 5-speed transmission, the Banshee in the GTA III era is one of the fastest sports cars, but requires a tactile driving style to perform well. Fishtailing and spin outs are common if moderation is not used with the throttle. Examination of the game's engine reveals the vehicle's performance stats remain unchanged throughout, with a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h), a weight of 3,086 lbs (1,400 kg) and all-wheel disc brakes. The Banshee's speed in GTA Advance is significantly high, nearly matching that of the Police Car.

The Banshee in San Andreas features a different engine sound from the other games. Acceleration is one of the best in San Andreas. Steering response is very sharp. Turning at high speeds may cause the car fishtail, so braking is appropriate considering the high power of the Banshee. Improper braking can also cause the car to slide, so the player will need to brake smoothly. It appears to be powered by a carbureted V6.

Grand Theft Auto IV
The Banshee in Grand Theft Auto IV is very fast, thanks to its 300ci (4.9L), twin-turbocharged V8 mated to a 5-speed gearbox with an FR configuration. The acceleration and top speed are similar to that of most exotic sports cars in the game, such as the Super GT, Turismo, and Comet. It is stated to have a top speed of 99 mph in the files.

The car has sharp handling with the expense of stability. The high-powered engine coupled to the rear wheel drive causes the rear wheels to lose traction easily. Fortunately, power distribution is smooth, making it easier to control. It requires extra caution to maintain the traction when cornering at high speed, otherwise the rear wheels will slide. Many, however, find this handling characteristic preferable. Those who are able to control the car's high power output will be able to play with this weakness.

The Banshee is an excellent racing vehicle, given that the player can properly control the squirrely handling. The suspension is firm and set low, often leaving the Banshee's ground effects victim to curbs and other low-laying objects.

Braking is very good; the Banshee out-brakes every other vehicle in the game, and ABS is standard on all models. Crash deformation is poor; the vehicle shall shake off mild collisions, but cannot take many major hits before the engine fails or bursts into flames, making it a poor choice for pursuit situations.

As a result of the outstanding performance, this can easily compete with the fastest cars in the game. However, for some reason, the Banshee is not considered to be a supercar in online race classes or by characters (e.g. it is not approved by Alex Chilton, who is fond of supercars/expensive cars).

Like the Infernus, Buffalo, F620, Sultan RS and Bullet GT, the Banshee occasionally backfires from its exhaust pipes when shifting gears, or when kicking in the accelerator quickly from a complete stop.

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online
The Banshee returns to Grand Theft Auto V, now sporting better acceleration, and a significantly higher top speed. Sharing the same braking distance in GTA IV, it is only slightly different performance-wise from GTA IV. The handling line has slightly improved, due to GTA V's new vehicle handling. Overall, the car is a good pick for an escape car, but not so good for off-roading, or for fast cornering, due to its back-heavy weight distribution, and its terrible grip.

Although the Banshee in GTA V is identical visually to the one in GTA IV, the engine now produces a sportier sound, similar to the real-life Dodge/SRT Viper. Its engine size is now updated to a massive 8.4 liter carbureted V8 engine as reported on Legendary Motorsport (GTA Online), though it remains a V8 and not a V10 like the Viper. However, it is severely underpowered, even with twin turbochargers. The durability is also rather poor, with it being very easy to negatively camber the wheels, which severely cripples the vehicle's performance. What causes many players to turn away from the legendary sports car is the low top speed; only 140 mph, according to the website. However, the actual top speed is even lower; using the in-game speedometer in the enhanced edition, one can tell that the unmodded Banshee only achieves a top speed of roughly 110 mph. However, it is still capable of catching up to supercars like the Infernus and even the Zentorno without any modification.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Note: The TransFender in Las Venturas charges 20% more (except for colors).
 * The Banshee can only be modified at TransFender.

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online

 * B Only available at Benny's Original Motor Works (enhanced version).
 * * Windows are unavailable if the "No Roof" modification is installed.

"The Bitch"
In GTA IV, Brucie Kibbutz owns a unique black Banshee with a yellow stripe, which he dubs "The Bitch". He intended to use this car in the street race during the mission No. 1, but the car failed to start (likely due to the fact that Brucie personally tuned the car). Having an alternative in mind, Brucie called his friend Stevie for a replacement car; Stevie's bright yellow Comet. A normal Banshee in yellow with a black stripe can be found on the streets. The player can see Brucie's black and yellow Banshee on Auto-Eroticar's website.

The same car could also be seen in the LS Car Meet in GTA Online with the unique license plate, "D481TCH".

Grand Theft Auto III

 * An unique grey color Banshee appears in Introduction, driven by Miguel. It is unobtainable.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

 * A FP (fire-proof) Banshee appears in all Vice Street Racer's races.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

 * An EP (explosion-proof) Banshee appears in Gray Imports. It's Andre's car.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

 * Salvatore Leone buys a unique jet black Banshee to impress Maria Latore in The Trouble With Triads. After completing the mission, the player can arrive back at the house to see the car crashed into a nearby tree. It can be obtained by pushing it into the player's garage. The car is heavy and tip-proof.
 * Leon McAffrey's blue Banshee is seen in several cutscenes given by him, and can be obtained in Sayonara Sindaccos. It is fire-proof and tip-proof. If it is taken during the chase, it is also explosion-proof.

Grand Theft Auto IV

 * A Banshee is requested as part of Stevie's Car Thefts, sporting an orange body with a brighter orange stripe. As with all of the cars Stevie requests, the requested vehicle will respawn at the same spot until the player delivers one to S&M Auto Sales in Bohan. The player can save one at any safehouse before returning to deliver one to Stevie. The car may spawn in the Cabriolet or Hardtop variant.


 * In Brucie's Exotic Exports side missions, he will eventually request a unique navy blue banshee with a white stripe.


 * In the mission Meltdown, the player steal a Banshee from a random NPC to chase after Luca. The Banshee is gray with a dark stripe in a unique shade.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

 * Chan Jaoming is depicted in GTA Chinatown Wars to own a modified Banshee, which features purple paint with red stripes, a spoiler and light purple underglows at night, similar to the modified Comet. The car is obtainable in two missions: The first is in "Jackin' Chan", when the car is caught in an inferno following a failed attempt by the Irish Killers to kidnap Chan, and the car must be used to transport Chan to safety. The player must fail the mission to obtain the car. The second is during "Clear the Pier", when Chan uses the car as a getaway vehicle. The player can pin the car to a wall and carjack it outright, allowing them to complete the mission while the car is in their possession.

Grand Theft Auto III

 * Introduction - A grey Banshee is driven by Miguel. It is unobtainable.
 * Import/Export - The Banshee is one of the 16 vehicles wanted for the Shoreside Vale portion of the Import/Export side mission.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

 * The Party - One spawns at the pier entrance during this mission.
 * Used in all Vice Street Racer races.
 * Sunshine Autos Import Garage - The Banshee is one of the 24 vehicles wanted by Sunshine Autos for its import garage. Placed on the third list.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

 * Gray Imports - When the player arrives at the warehouse, the cutscene shows a Banshee being put inside a truck trailer. Later, if the dealer isn't killed quickly, he will enter and run away in a Banshee (that is explosion-proof until he enters) through the channels.
 * Pier 69 - Some Triad boys arrive in this car to help Carl and Cesar.
 * Driving School - The car is used in half of the twelve tests (Whip and Terminate, Burn and Lap, Cone Coil, The 90, Wheelie Wave and Alley Op).
 * Race Tournaments - The car is given to the player in the race "SF to LV", and you have to race against Banshees in other races (Freeway, Into The Country, Country Endurance and SF to LV).
 * Exports and Imports - The Banshee is one of the 30 vehicles wanted for the side-mission. Placed on the third list.

Grand Theft Auto Advance

 * Hot Wheels - Taken by Mike under Vinnie's order.
 * Getaway
 * Sober Driver - Used by Billy to chase down Mike.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

 * Hot Wheels - Toni picks up Vincenzo Cilli's red Banshee, controlled by cops. Later, Toni takes the car to the cars crusher in Harwood.
 * The Trouble With Triads - Salvatore has got a black color Banshee. At the end of the mission, he crashes into a tree.
 * Sayonara Sindaccos - Toni Cipriani and Leon McAffrey use it to go to kill some Sindacco members, and later in a drive-by.
 * Crazy '69' - It appears in the cutscene.
 * Munitions Dump - It appears in the cutscene.
 * Car Salesman - It is one of four sport cars sold by Capital Autos.
 * Car-azy Car Give Away - The vehicle is one of the sixteen vehicles wanted by Love Media for their Car-azy Car Give Away.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

 * Conduct Unbecoming - One spawns at the mansion where there is a party during this mission.
 * Civil Asset Forfeiture Impound - The Banshee is one of the 32 vehicles wanted by the Civil Asset Forfeiture Impound in the side-mission of the same name. Placed on the second list.

Grand Theft Auto IV

 * Final Destination - Lenny Petrovic drives one as his getaway vehicle.
 * No. 1 - Brucie's unique yellow and black Banshee appears in the starting cutscene.
 * Meltdown - Niko chases Luca's crew in a Banshee stolen from a man close by.
 * Exotic Exports - The Banshee is one of the ten vehicles wanted by the Exotic Exports side-mission.
 * Hossan Ramzy's random encounter - Used by a man who refused to pay Hossan for his work due to his status as an immigrant.
 * Stevie's Car Thefts - The Banshee is one of the 30 vehicles wanted by the Stevie's Car Thefts in the side-mission of the same name.

The Ballad of Gay Tony

 * Drug Wars

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

 * Jackin' Chan - Chan's unique variant appears here, he is trapped inside and Huang has to rescue him from it, as it's on fire.
 * Operation Northwood - a blue Banshee is seen parking nearby the Westminster Towers and appears to be the designated car for the mission.
 * Clear the Pier - Chan's variant reappears, he is seen fleeing in it, it can be optionally stolen or exploded.

Grand Theft Auto V

 * Vinewood Souvenirs - Kerry

Grand Theft Auto Online

 * Asset Recovery – Appears as a target vehicle at the La Mesa Police Station when playing with two or more organization members.

Grand Theft Auto III

 * Miguel owns a unique grey Banshee.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

 * Andre

Grand Theft Auto Advance

 * Vinnie
 * Billy

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

 * Leon McAffrey owns a blue Banshee as a unmarked cruiser.
 * Salvatore Leone owns a black Banshee as seen in the mission The Trouble With Triads.
 * Vincenzo Cilli owns a red Banshee. Gets crushed in the mission Hot Wheels.

Grand Theft Auto IV

 * Brucie Kibbutz owns a black and yellow Banshee, and a navy blue and white variant.
 * Lenny Petrovic owns one, as seen in the mission Final Destination.
 * Shon Kikuchi
 * Stevie owns a unique orange two-tone Banshee.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

 * Chan Jaoming owns a modified purple Banshee.

Real-Life Counterpart
A one-of-a-kind real life reproduction of the Banshee has been made by West Coast Customs, by modifying a 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10. It was given away by Rockstar Games in a GameStop PowerUp Rewards Epic Rewards Giveaway contest. It began on September 1, 2013, sixteen days before the release of Grand Theft Auto V. On September 30, 2013, the contest ended and the winner was 56-year-old Cheri Parker from North Carolina. She later sold the car on eBay in 2014 to pay for her sons' college fees and because the unique Banshee parts were difficult to reproduce if they broke.

"Significant work went into creating this real world version of the 2013 model featured in Grand Theft Auto V. Utilizing state-of-the-art fabrication technologies, molds for the exterior were cut and machined piece-by-piece for the high performance base vehicle. With these molds each panel was laid out by hand to create an entirely new exterior resulting in a screen accurate reproduction of the Banshee."

- Rockstar Games

The only thing that has changed from the original Dodge Viper is how the car looks; it is still essentially a stock Viper, which means it would have a V10 instead of a V8. The Banshee features handcrafted and stitched interior to capture the look and feel of its detailed cockpit, with seats upholstered and embroidered with the Banshee name and insignia. The dashboard, door panels and center console were reconfigured and finished with carbon inlays. Also a multi-speaker premium sound system was installed before giving it the iconic metallic blue exterior complete with ice white racing stripe.

The Banshee can briefly be spotted in season 5, episode 8 (titled ) of the show, appearing near the beginning of the episode during the garage scene, on the right side of the frame alongside other sporty and classic cars. The scene was shot at Flat 12 Gallery, a Dallas, Texas-based collector car dealer where the car had coincidentally been sold to in December 2018, following several changes in ownership after the initial 2014 auction.

Grand Theft Auto III

 * Spawns around Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale.
 * Inside Capital Autos in Harwood, Portland Island.
 * Outside Asuka Kasen's apartment in Newport, Staunton Island.
 * Kenji's Casino, Torrington, Staunton Island.
 * Parking lot west of Wichita Gardens, Shoreside Vale.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

 * Next to a mansion with a Rockstar swimming pool on Starfish Island.
 * Under a blue building north of the Pay 'n' Spray in Washington Beach.
 * Like other luxury cars, it's often seen driving around Starfish Island.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

 * Next to the Cobra Marital Arts Gym in Garcia, San Fierro, after completion of the Driving School. The car is consistently colored navy blue with a black stripe. It also has a custom license plate, spelling "DBP", possibly referencing DBP Security from Grand Theft Auto Vice City.
 * In the Come-A-Lot Casino parking lot (only when wanted for export).
 * Spawns around Rodeo, Market and Richman, Los Santos.
 * Spawns around The Strip, Prickle Pine and the Old Venturas Strip in Las Venturas.
 * Spawns around Calton Heights, Paradiso and the street in front of Katie Zhan's house in San Fierro.
 * Importable from the Easter Basin chalkboard for $36,000 after it has been exported.

Grand Theft Auto Advance

 * Parked outside Jonnie's bar in Red Light District, Portland.

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories

 * Spawns around Staunton Island and Shoreside Vale.
 * Behind the Big Shot Casino, Torrington, Staunton Island.
 * In an underground parking lot in Bedford Point, Staunton Island.
 * In the Liberty Tree offices parking lot.
 * In the Newport Multistory Car Park.
 * In the Staunton View Picnic Area.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

 * West of the Empire Building in northern Downtown Vice City.
 * Parked in front of a mansion in the middle of Starfish Island.
 * Usually spawns on Starfish Island.

Grand Theft Auto IV

 * Sometimes found at Francis International Airport.
 * Often spawn around Alderney City, Middle Park, City Hall, Castle Gardens, The Exchange, Castle Garden City Algonquin, and Rotterdam Hill.
 * Sometimes spawns around Beachgate, Middle Park East, Hatton Gardens, Lancaster and Lancet.
 * Occasionally spawns around Varsity Heights, Westminster, The Meat Quarter, Suffolk, and South Slopes.
 * Often spawns when the player loads a game at the Middle Park East Safehouse.
 * Spawns in traffic in GTA IV Multiplayer.
 * Surprisingly common in South Bohan. Having multiples of the same vehicle is a common occurence in South Bohan, but it does not always match the class of vehicle the player is driving.
 * In Hossan's random encounter, the man whom Hossan and Niko chase drives a white Banshee with a stripe of a random color.
 * The Banshee can also be encountered in Brucie's races, but taking it (without winning first) will result in forfeiting the race and a drop in Brucie's 'like' percentage.
 * Encountered when pursuing Shon Kikuchi, (a Most Wanted criminal) who drives a Banshee as an escape vehicle. If the player can kill him without destroying the vehicle, it can be driven and kept after completion of the mission.
 * Used in the mission Meltdown, as stated above.
 * Occasionally found at Auto Eroticar.
 * Will often spawn if already in one.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

 * At the BOABO auto merchant.
 * Usually seen in south and middle Algonquin.
 * Parked in front of the Triangle Building in The Triangle, Algonquin.
 * Parked in the driveway of the south-westernmost house in Meadow Hills, Dukes
 * Parked in the parking lot in front of an apartment in Hove Beach.

Grand Theft Auto V

 * Available from Legendary Motorsport for $105,000.
 * Spawns at the car park at The Richman Hotel in Richman, Los Santos.
 * Spawns at the Pipeline Inn in Pacific Bluffs.
 * Relatively common around Los Santos, especially Vinewood Hills and Rockford Hills.
 * Often found in the alley behind Ponsonbys in Rockford Hills.
 * Can be found driven along the Del Perro Freeway.
 * There is a parking lot near the Los Santos International Airport. At nighttime, several Banshees, along with a Sentinel XS will spawn on it. To get to the parking lot, go straight past the Los Santos Customs located nearby, and at the end of that road, go straight to where the crates are, and then turn left, and drive to the parking lot.

Grand Theft Auto Online

 * Available from Legendary Motorsport for $105,000 (all versions).
 * If the player has purchased the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack, this vehicle will be available for FREE.
 * Available from Benny's Original Motor Works for $105,000 (enhanced version only).

Grand Theft Auto Advance
The Banshee has a marginally low crusher value of $448, despite its general look.

General

 * The is a female spirit in Irish mythology, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the underworld. It is one of the seven vehicles in the series named after mythical creatures, the other six being the Hydra, Daemon, Phoenix, Leviathan, Kraken, Chimera and Valkyrie.
 * The creature is most notable for its loud screams. This could be the reasoning behind the name, as it references the Viper's distinctly loud engine.
 * The Banshee plays the following radio stations when entered;
 * GTA VC: Wildstyle FM.
 * GTA SA: Radio X.
 * GTA LCS: Double Clef FM.
 * GTA IV: The Vibe 98.8.
 * GTA EFLC: K109 The Studio or Vice City FM.
 * GTA CTW': Tortoise
 * GTA V: Los Santos Rock Radio, Vinewood Boulevard Radio or Radio Mirror Park.

3D Universe

 * Despite the vehicle may spawn as a top-down convertible, the player cannot jump into without opening the driver door.

Grand Theft Auto IV

 * Despite its obvious sporty appearance, the game does not classify the Banshee as a sports car. Many characters show disdain for the car, and many of Niko's girlfriends do not like it.
 * The Banshee originally featured twin thin stripes instead of a single wide stripe, similar to its real-life iteration. The beta version can be still seen in the CNT TV show, I'm Rich and in the billboard for Heavy Weapons X.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

 * In the Nintendo DS version, when the Banshee is looked at from the front, the trunk section appears to be cut off. Oddly enough, Chan Jaoming's Banshee doesn't seem to have this glitch.

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online

 * The Banshee is one of the very few vehicles which may spawn with chrome as a secondary color although this is a very rare occurrence. Another car which can spawn with chrome is the Dominator.
 * According to the ambient files, the Banshee is one of several named vehicles in-game that make up distant car sounds. Other vehicles include the Entity XF, Cheetah, Comet, Daemon, Carbonizzare, Vacca and Feltzer.

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