The Bobcat is a two-door pick-up truck in Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
Design[]
Throughout the 3D Universe, the Bobcat remained generally the same, being a compact two-door pickup truck with a seemingly small body and a medium-sized bed with the corresponding tailgate.
In Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, according to the design document of the former, the Bobcat was supposed to be a 1990 Toyota Hilux[1], although it has a more rounded shape, making it more similar to the Toyota T100, the 1995–1997 Tacoma or the 1993–1997 Ford Ranger. Its design is generally rounded and has large bumpers, a small grille, a bulged hood, wide arches and a tailgate with a silver detail. The GTA III rendition has a 3D modeling glitch where the passenger's side headlight is rounded, but the other one is longer and rectangular. This was rectified in GTA Liberty City Stories, receiving rounded lights. The vehicle spawns in a variety of primary colors on the body, with secondary colors on the bumpers, mirrors, door handles and the detail of the tailgate.
In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Bobcat strongly resembles a 1983-1992 Ford Ranger, with some minor influences from the 1981-1993 Dodge Ram D150 and a rear end appearing to be modeled on early models of the Toyota Hilux, with the appearance of its taillights and the word "BOBCAT" standing in for "TOYOTA". The GTA San Andreas rendition features a grille that seems inspired by the Jeep Comanche. Its design leans towards a more traditional shape, with square-shaped lights, smaller bumper and angular cabin, along with marker lights on the front fenders. Certain Bobcats in GTA San Andreas may feature Sprunk cans or a spare wheel in the back, and can sport either dirty or clean truck beds. The Bobcat can also be upgraded at TransFender, with changeable wheels, exhausts, etc. Along with the GTA Vice City rendition of the Moonbeam, the game's Bobcat is one of the earliest vehicles in the series to features its name printed on its body (on the tailgate). The Bobcat is used as a gang car by the Trailer Park Mafia in GTA Vice City Stories. Bobcats are available in two-tone body colors for all three of these renditions, with the secondary colors in the form of wide stripes on the sides and rear.
Performance[]
The 3D Universe Bobcats have a V6 engine, with the only exception being the four-cylinder in GTA San Andreas and GTA Vice City Stories. The Bobcat is fairly slow, but has high torque and strong, stiff suspension. However, the low power and heavy weight means it takes a long time and a straight and clear road for the Bobcat to achieve maximum speed. It is all-wheel drive and handles well on rough terrain, so it can be used for mild off-roading, but is inferior to the Patriot in this respect. While similar to earlier renditions, the GTA San Andreas, GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Vice City Stories renditions sport lower ground clearance.
In GTA San Andreas, the Bobcat, together with the Sadler, is the third most durable vehicle in the game, as seen in the stats.
Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 103 / 165 | 5 | Diesel | AWD | 2000 / 4409 (GTA III & GTA Vice City)
1700 / 3748 (GTA San Andreas — GTA Vice City Stories) |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | F4F4Front engine, all wheel drive V6 (In-game model ; GTA III, GTA Vice City, GTA Liberty City Stories)
F4F4Front engine, all wheel drive Inline-4 (In-game model ; GTA San Andreas & GTA Vice City Stories) |
AWD | Cannot be observed |
Variants[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- In Grand Theft Auto III, the player can acquire a bullet-proof, fire-proof and explosion-proof Bobcat from Evidence Dash. This can be achieved by flipping the truck onto its roof (this can be easily done by bumping into it with a huge vehicle, such as a Barracks OL). Ramming the vehicle once will trigger a two-star wanted level, so it is best to ram it once, lose the wanted level and then return in order to actually flip the vehicle. Once it is flipped, it will be claimed by the game that the vehicle was a decoy, and a new Bobcat will spawn somewhere else on the map. The Bobcat can now be safely pushed onto its roof all the way to a garage (it does not start burning, as it is also tip-proof; however, this property is lost after being placed in the garage). Once it is inside the garage, let the door close, and then carry on with the mission as normal. The garage must then be checked again once the mission is done.
(Rear quarter view)
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the player can acquire a black-and-red Bobcat during Autocide, when the player is required to kill two targets (Marcus Hammond and Franco Carter) in the parked Bobcat. The easiest way to obtain the truck is by killing the driver using a sniper rifle from afar (which forces the passenger to exit the truck instead of gaining control of the truck himself), gaining access to the truck.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, two uniquely colored Bobcats are featured during Love & Bullets (colored black) and Panlantic Land Grab (colored white with brown bumpers).
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
The Bobcat can be modified at TransFenders.
The Transfender in Las Venturas charges 20% more for every modification except colors.
Gallery[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Design[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- Marco's Bistro, Saint Mark's, Portland
- AMCo. Petroleum Company Petrol Station, Harwood, Portland
- Capital Autos, Harwood, Portland
- Beach, Portland Beach, Portland
- Liberty City Memorial Stadium parking lot, Belleville Park, Staunton Island
- Carson General Hospital, Rockford, Staunton Island
- Staunton View picnic area, Cedar Grove, Shoreside Vale
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- Often seen driving around in Viceport and at Escobar International Airport.
- Can be rarely seen driven around Little Havana and Little Haiti.
- Spawns In Vice Point Around Avery Construction Site
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
It is the most common pickup truck in the game, appearing almost everywhere.
- In the parking lot under the Mulholland Intersection in Downtown Los Santos.
- Usually found beside the Mass Grave in Bone County, between Area 69 and Verdant Meadows.
- Common in Red County, Flint County, Tierra Robada and Bone County.
- Three unique Black one's in Stowaway.
- Parked in a trailer park in Los Santos Inlet, Flint County.
- Parked in Bone County, near Las Brujas town and Area 69.
- Spawns in place of the Mr. Whoopee at the rest stop in Las Payasadas when arriving from the west in the Xbox and PC version.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]
- Capital Autos, Harwood, Portland
- Parking lot, Portland Harbor, Portland
- Liberty Tree parking lot, Bedford Point, Staunton Island
- East of the Liberty Tree parking lot on the roadside, Bedford Point, Staunton Island
- In the waters north of the ferry terminal Rockford, Staunton Island
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- To the west of Pay 'n' Spray on an area which is on the map green but where little cabins are located, Little Haiti.
- Near Marty Jay Williams' trailer next to the Sunshine Autos building site, Little Havana. Appears in a constant peach and white body color. It is available from the beginning of the game until after the mission D.I.V.O.R.C.E..
- Next to another trailer in the trailer park, near Marty Jay Williams' trailer. (PSP version only)
- On the Washington Mall building site, Ocean Beach.
- To the east of the future Bunch of Tools hardware store in the parking lot, Washington Beach.
- Next to the place where the player can complete the road races (on the fairground), Vice Point.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- Bling-bling Scramble - Claude has to race against a Bobcat, a Patriot and a Cheetah in this mission.
- Evidence Dash - A unique bullet-proof, fire-proof and explosion-proof Bobcat can be encountered in this mission.
- Import/Export - The Bobcat is one of the 23 vehicles wanted for the Portland Island portion of the Import/Export side mission.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- Phnom Penh 86 - Two spawn behind Mendez Mansion in Prawn Island.
- Autocide - One of the six Tommy's targets, Marcus Hammond, flees in a unique black and pink Bobcat that is obtainable.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The Introduction - CJ tries to steal a parked and locked Bobcat in Liberty City.
- Deconstruction - Two Bobcats are parked beside the portables and explosives during the mission.
- Stowaway - The Andromada lands at the Abandoned Airstrip escorted by three unique black Bobcats. Its cutscene prop variant in the same mission is white.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]
- Sayonara Sindaccos - Some Sindacco members use Bobcats to chase Toni.
- Love & Bullets - Some hitmen attempt to kill Love in a black Bobcat.
- Panlantic Land Grab - The target drives a white-and-brown Bobcat during this mission. It can be obtained.
- Bringing the House Down - A Bobcat appears in the tunnel. It has a unique white color.
- Car Salesman - A Bobcat is one of the vehicles the player is trying to sell to customers.
- 9mm Mayhem - A Bobcat is used by the Yardies members as a getaway vehicle after destroying six targets, with one gunner in the back.
- AWOL Angel - A Bobcat is used by the rogue soldiers as a getaway vehicle after destroying two targets, with one gunner in the back.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- Shakedown - Marty's Bobcat is driven by Vic with Marty accompanying him to do protection money business.
- Takin' Out the White-Trash - Multiple Bobcats may be pursuing Vic and Louise after leaving the trailer park.
- D.I.V.O.R.C.E. - Marty uses his Bobcat to kidnap Louise. After killing Marty, Vic drives the car to a safe house. After reaching the place, Louise drives away with the car. Two members of the Trailer Park Mafia may also be chasing after Victor in a Bobcat, in an attempt to stop him from killing Marty. The passenger will be performing a drive-by.
- Robbing the Cradle - Used by thugs hired by Louise to kill the welfare agent.
- From Zero to Hero - A Bobcat is seen parked at the location of the Barracks OLs. Another Bobcat is used by the Mendez Cartel to stop the group from stealing the cocaine.
- Say Cheese - Used by Reni's cameramen to film a cheese commercial.
- Where it Hurts Most - Several Bobcats are parked by Martinez's men to block the entrance to the decoy locations and the actual location of Louise.
Notable Owners[]
- Avery Carrington (seen only during the mission Panlantic Land Grab)
- Men in Black (seen in the mission Stowaway)
- Marcus Hammond
- Marty Jay Williams
- Mary-Beth Maybell (possibly)
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Bobcat plays Radio X.
Trivia[]
General[]
- The Bobcat is an American mammal in the cat family.
- There was a real vehicle produced by Mercury called the Bobcat.
- The name Bobcat may also be a reference to Bobcat EMEA, an excavator manufacturer.
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- The left headlight has a different shape than the right, which is presumably a modeler's mistake; this error was fixed in the Mobile release.
- During development of GTA III, the Bobcat originally had a roll cage.
- At one point during development of GTA III, the Bobcat sometimes came in a gold color.
- As seen in the E3 Trailer, the Bobcat had a generic metal texture for the bed, before it was changed to the default body material of the bodywork. The texture still exists.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- A visual glitch is present in the Bobcat. If the player goes to any Transfenders mod shop and choose any exhaust pipe mod option, the custom exhaust pipes will be incorrectly placed inside the rear bumper.
- Curiously, all Bobcats in San Andreas are driven by a pedestrian resembling Bishop (who was played by Tupac Shakur) from the movie Juice.
- The Bobcat's rear signal lights will glow red at night or when braking.
- All objects that can spawn in the Bobcat's bed are entirely static, and will not move. Even if the vehicle is flipped, the objects will remain in place. This trait is shared with the Picador.
- The Bobcat is one of several vehicles with two color slots that cannot naturally spawn in one solid color, however it can be painted one solid color via a TransFender mod garage.
- Two unique solid black Bobcats spawn in the mission Stowaway. This is the only time in the game solid-colored Bobcats can be naturally witnessed.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- There is a visual glitch in the game; after visiting a Pay 'n' Spray in a Bobcat, the tailgate will appear open.
References[]
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