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Revision as of 22:30, 19 December 2017
Not to be confused with the Alpha Z-1, a stunt monoplane added with the Smuggler’s Run Update.
Template:Infobox vehicles
The Alpha is a sport coupé featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto V, and Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Business Update. It is manufactured by Albany in the HD Universe.
Design
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Resembling a 1991 Dodge Stealth (a North American captive import of the Mitsubishi GTO with slight styling differences), the Alpha is designed with a sporty and modern body design, implying the vehicle is one of the newest models in its time, but the curves make the Alpha resemble the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Perhaps coincidentally, the rear end of the Alpha resembles that of an Alfa Romeo RZ, as well as the name. It has two doors and is depicted with a front-engine, rear-drive configuration. Despite the fact that the main real life inspirations for the Alpha and Super GT are related, the Super GT is smaller.
Grand Theft Auto V
In Grand Theft Auto V, the Alpha is now manufactured by Albany. It resembles the Cadillac Elmiraj concept, with a few cues from other models including the 2013 Cadillac ATS and Cadillac Ciel. The headlights are pointed in the opposite direction than modern Cadillac vehicles. The rear fascia, most notably the taillights, are inspired by the M139 Maserati Quattroporte and the entire rear fascia in general slightly resembles the 2013 Rolls-Royce Wraith. It was added to the game with the Business Update.
Current Design Gallery
Version History Gallery
Performance
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The Alpha is powered by what sounds like an underpowered V8, combined with a five-speed gearbox. The stiff suspension, combined with ineffective street tires cause the Alpha to fishtail wildly when under hard throttle or exiting a corner. The Alpha's flimsy construction makes it a poor choice for police chases and evading rival gangs. The car is also a two-door, so only one gang member can ride with CJ. Top speed is mediocre for a sports car, placed even lower than the Euros, the slowest of the super cars. An excellent driver, however, can trounce even the almighty Infernus in street races. The Alpha is chosen as the player's car for the San Fierro Fastlane street race, which to many gamers, is the most difficult race in the game. The Alpha's drifting personality and poor construction make the uphill sections treacherous, catching the lead Uranus a chore, and even when successful in doing so, keeping the car in one piece for the remainder of the race is a nightmare. Overall, the Alpha is a poor choice for new drivers and an excellent choice for expert drivers looking for a challenge.
GTA San Andreas Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 124 / 200 | 5 | Petrol | RWD | 1500 / 3307 |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V
The Alpha is powered by a single-cam V8, assumed by the engine cover. The website further supports the apparent V8, stating it is a 4.3 liter V8 pushing 500hp. The vehicle's top speed is high, with decent acceleration but below-average launch speed due to a combination of high weight, rear wheel drive, and a high-power engine producing wheel-spin from a standing start. Braking is very good despite the car's weight. Handling is smooth, with a slight tendency to oversteer when cornering at high speeds that can be countered fairly easily. The car's overall performance is very good, making it a fun car to drive. In races, it is outclassed by other cars in the sports category.
GTA V Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 93 / 150 | 6 | N/A | RWD | 1800 / 3968 | 65 |
| 5.9 Seconds | 157 / 252 | N/A | 4.3L 500HP V8 (Website) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6.2 Seconds | 115 / 185 | 6 | FR SOHC V8 (Cover) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The Alpha can only be modified at TransFender.
| Type | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Car Color 1 | $ 150 |
| Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $ 200 |
| 5x Nitrous | $ 500 | |
| 10x Nitrous | $ 1000 | |
| Wheels | Import | $ 820 |
| Atomic | $ 770 | |
| Ahab | $ 1000 | |
| Virtual | $ 620 | |
| Access | $ 1140 | |
| Off Road Wheel | $ 1000 | |
| Mega | $ 1030 | |
| Grove | $ 1230 | |
| Twist | $ 1200 | |
| Wires | $ 1560 | |
| Car Stereo | Bass Boost | $ 100 |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulics | $ 1500 |
- The Transfender in Las Venturas charges 20% more for each modification except colors.
Grand Theft Auto V
| Type | Upgrade | Cost (Story) | Cost (Online) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | Armor Upgrade 20% | $2,500 | $7,500 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $6,250 | $12,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $17,500 | $35,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $25,000 | $50,000 | |
| Brakes | Street Brakes | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $13,500 | $27,000 | |
| Race Brakes | $17,500 | $35,000 | |
| Bumpers | Custom Front Splitter | $500 | |
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $4,500 | $9,000 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $6,250 | $12,500 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $9,000 | $18,000 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $16,750 | $33,500 | |
| Exhaust | Dual Shotgun Exhaust | $375 | |
| Twin Ellipse Exhaust | $899 | ||
| Hood | Twin Stripe Hood | $325 | |
| Triple Vent Hood | $750 | ||
| Lights | Xenon Lights | $300 | $7,500 |
Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights |
- | - | |
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | Too Hot |
| Full Coverage | N/A | Too Hot | |
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors |
- | - |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | Too Hot |
| Skirts | Custom Skirts | $415 | |
| Spoiler | Low Level Spoiler | $275 | |
| Mid Level Spoiler | $350 | ||
| High Level Spoiler | $525 | ||
| GT Wing | $750 | ||
| Suspension | Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 |
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | |
| Transmission | Street Transmission | $14,750 | $29,500 |
| Sports Transmission | $16,250 | $32,500 | |
| Race Transmission | $20,000 | $40,000 | |
| Turbo | Turbo Tuning | $12,500 | $50,000 |
| Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels |
- | - |
| Windows | Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Image Gallery
Grand Theft Auto V
NPC-Modified Variants
Template:Next-Gen
Business DLC Saloon Modded
Pre-modified variants of the Alpha can be seen driving around Los Santos randomly. The following two sets may spawn only in story mode. The vehicles appear in set color sets with the same modifications.
| File | Color Set | Window Tint? | Livery? | Mod Kit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dark Smoke | No |
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Limo Tint | No |
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Los Santos Customs Modded Single Player
Like the randomly spawning modified Alphas, two sets of Alphas may spawn outside Los Santos Customs, pre-modified. These again only spawn in single player. The vehicles appear in set color sets with the same modifications. They will not spawn with any of the default extra components. These variants are named "LS_CUSTOMS_MODDED_SP" and use the exact same modifications and colors as the Business DLC Saloon Modded sets.
Epsilon Modded
A modified variant occasionally spawns at the Epsilon Building in the north side gated area during evening hours, however it pointedly does not have the signature Epsilon 'baby blue' color scheme, instead it sports a metallic Light Blue paintjob for both primary and secondary colors with a blue wheel color that is not found in the color list to match.
| File | Color Set | Window Tint? | Livery? | Mod Kit | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dark Smoke | No | Template:BPFront Bumper: Custom Front Splitter
Template:BPExhaust: Twin Ellipse Exhaust Template:BPRims: Shadow Template:BPSuspension: Lowered Suspension Template:BPHood: Triple Vent Hood Template:BPSpoiler: GT Wing Template:BPWheels: Shadow | ||||||
Prominent Appearances in Missions
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- The Alpha is used in the mission Zeroing In for Cesar Vialpando, as part of the Wang Cars asset strand. Carl must follow the driver of a Uranus in the Alpha for it to be put in the Wang Cars showroom. Carl performs a PIT maneuver on the car, forcing the driver to leave the car. Carl then hops into the Uranus and takes it back to the garage in Doherty.
- The Alpha is used in a race which can be accessed behind the Wang Cars showroom, just near the Pay 'n' Spray. The race, named "San Fierro Fast lane", pits Carl against three other racers to race around the northeastern area of San Fierro.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Spawns around Los Santos and Las Venturas, especially around the richer areas.
- Spawns on the strip in Las Venturas.
- Sometimes spawns in Prickle Pine in Las Venturas.
- Sometimes spawns in Vinewood, Los Santos.
- Spawns around Paradiso in San Fierro.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Original Version
- Available in every garage for all the protagonists.
- Enhanced Version
- Spawns around Los Santos, especially in the richer areas such as Rockford Hills.
- May sometimes be found in Vespucci Beach.
- This vehicle appears pre-modified and spawns in numerous locations:
- Seen driving beside the off-ramp next to the Arcadius Business Center, heading west.
- Pulling out of the Arcadius Business Center underground parking lot west entrance.
- Pulling out of the Mission Row Police Station police parking lot.
- Pulling out of the Pillbox Hill Garage parking area.
- Parked inside the parking lot between Vespucci Boulevard and San Andreas Avenue, facing towards the passing La Puerta Freeway.
- Parked inside the La Mesa Police Station public parking lot.
- Parked inside the parking garage under The Gentry Manor Hotel in West Vinewood.
- Parked outside Los Santos Customs in Burton.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Purchasable from Legendary Motorsport for $150,000.
- This vehicle may be selected randomly as a standard-class target source vehicle from Securoserv during an import mission with one of three variations: L0NG80Y, R31NG and V1S10NRY.
Trivia
General
- When entered, the default radio station in the Alpha is:
- GTA San Andreas: Radio X.
- GTA V: Radio Los Santos, The Lab (PC only) or West Coast Classics.
- Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and is often used to show the dominance of something or someone, therefore expressing the vehicle's quality.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- The Alpha will not appear if the "Traffic is Fast Cars" cheat is enabled, even though the Alpha is, indeed, a very fast vehicle.
- It could be possible that the Alpha used in the mission Zeroing In belongs to Zero as it is parked outside the garage after the cutscene and is the possible mode of transport for Zero from his shop to the garage.
Grand Theft Auto V
- The car resembles a Cadillac ATS, which rides on GM's Alpha platform, hence why the name Alpha was likely used for this car.
- Interestingly, the Alpha is badged with the old Albany logo, which is a silver crown.
- Another car, the Roosevelt, is much older than the Alpha but uses the new logo.
- The Alpha does not sport reverse lights. This also applies to many other cars.
- However, in the enhanced version, the car now sports reverse lights.
- Despite Legendary Motorsport showing the Alpha having somewhat below-average performance for a sports car, the in-game stat bars (before modification) show it to have better acceleration than the Jester, and a nearly the same speed as cars like the 9F and the Surano.
- It seems to be noticeably more durable against bullets and collision damage than most cars in its class.
- It shares its engine sound as the 9F, Felon and Fusilade.
- In the enhanced version, however, it no longer shares the engine sound with the 9F.
- Oddly, the Alpha's underside shows only the main exhaust pipe connecting to one of the apparent manifolds, despite the engine claimed to be V8, both on the website and from the engine cover. Normally, a V8 engine's exhaust pipe would have two exhaust pipes coming from the engine block.
- When the engine is damaged, smoke will not come from the front, where the engine is located; instead, it will come from the rear-mid position.
- Strangely when wanted, if the player is driving an Alpha, the police scanner will say that the vehicle driven by the player is a Benefactor Sports Car instead of an Albany. (Tested on the Xbox One).
- There is a black smudge near the right exhaust. This is more noticeable when you put a different secondary color other than black. (Seen on Xbox One).
See Also
- V8 Ghost - Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories equivalent.