The Benson is a sports car in Grand Theft Auto 2.
Influence[]
The Benson is suggestively based on the Mercedes-Benz 300SL, evidenced by the Benson's similar body design, as well as its gull-wing doors and its name being similar to the Mercedes-Benz car brand.
Design[]
The Benson takes on a classic sports car design with rounded edges, a hood bulge, and gull-wing doors. The car also features split frontal and rear windscreens.
Performance[]
The Benson is noted for its substantial top speed, but at the same time it suffers from delayed acceleration due to slow gear-shifting as the car speeds up. And while the car features good braking, the Benson suffers from occasional tailspins when cornering at high speeds.
Gallery[]
In-game, with lights on.
GTA 2 advert in the Edge magazine, featuring an unknown car concept render which resembles a Benson.
Locations[]
- Spawns only in the Residential District.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
- Used as the default vehicle in the game. During certain missions, such as Greatest Hits!, it may appear as the car driven by attackers.
Notable Owners[]
- Johnny Zoo - May be driving a Benson during The Final Job in Downtown District.
Rewards[]
- When crushed, the Benson awards the player ElectroFingers.
See Also[]
- Big Bends - A Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 car comparable to the Benson.
- Jugular - A Grand Theft Auto car comparable to the Benson.
- Stirling GT - A car in Grand Theft Auto V also based on the Mercedes-Benz 300SL.