The Grotti Cheetah Classic is a sports car appearing in Grand Theft Auto Online and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
Description[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The vehicle was included as part of the Gunrunning update, but released on July 11th, 2017, during the Cheetah Classic Week event.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The car's design heavily resembles the Ferrari Testarossa with the frontal elements taken from the Ferrari 328. The front bumper is inspired by the one found on the BMW M1, while the pop-up headlights are taken from the Alpine A610. The sides of the car heavily resemble the Ferrari FZ93. The triple tail light set up is reminiscent of the Ferrari 365 GT4 BB, whereas the rear bumper and the exhausts are similar to the Ferrari 288 GTO. The engine cover might have been inspired by the Ferrari 512S Berlinetta Speciale, seen it the shape and the vents of the cover. Additionally, the door handles are identical to the ones found on the Ferrari 348.
The Cheetah Classic is the older generation of the Cheetah, intended to resemble the 3D Universe renditions of the aforementioned car, given the compact and lightweight design. The front bumper of the car is predominated by the small bottom extender and a thin intake spanning most of the car's width, both of them having a plastic trim, along with a central license plate. The bumper area consists of a rectangular meshed grille and a set of square fog lamps, with the latter having black trim around them. On the bonnet area, there is the Grotti emblem on the centre and two pop-up headlamps on the outer edges, each one consisting of dual square lamps. On the bonnet itself, a vent is found by stock, appearing as a rather large grated metal plate laid across the bonnet with a plastic surrounding. Directly behind it there is the radiator heat vent, which would allow hot air to exit the vehicle.
The side profile is most prominent for its dual side intakes, which allow airflow to reach both the rear brakes, and the engine intake manifolds for intake air, and for cooling purposes. Small "GROTTI" word marks are found on the black plastic skirts, which matches the Cheetah's side word marks which are found behind the front arches. The greenhouse area follows a similar profile to that of the Turismo Classic, although the rear-quarter windows are aligned with the rest of the cabin and the rear section has a vertical rear window, along with black engine louvers which are separated into separate sections, which would ideally allow air to release from each side of the engine, conforming with the intakes found on either side of the engine bay. A set of mirror wings can be seen on the doors.
The rear of the car follows a similar pattern to that of the 3D Universe renditions of the Cheetah, featuring a small lip on the upper side and a vented end holding the manufacturer insignia on the centre and dual circular tail lamps on either side, with the outer ones having outer turn signals and inner reverse lights. Each section below the tail lamps have the corresponding word marks, with the "GROTTI" one on the driver side and the "CHEETAH" one on the passenger side. A bumper spans the whole width of the car, featuring exit vents on the outer edges, mouldings for the dual-exit, dual exhaust tubes and a grilled section on the centre. A license plate can be also seen on the central portion of the car, right over the separation of the bumper and the rear body.
Its interior is very similar to that of the Turismo Classic, featuring white stitched trim around the console's dial cluster and a "GROTTI" mark on the passenger side. However, the central console appears to be wider and the seam for the glove compartment is absent. The central section also has fewer components beside the gear stick.
The primary colour of the car is applied on the bodywork, while the secondary colour is applied in the form of a wide stripe passing through the front, the bonnet and the roof. Similar to the Turismo Classic, a trim colour is also available for the interior. It uses a unique set of six-spoke rims wrapped in low-profile tyres.
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Performance[]
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As expected, the Cheetah Classic is one of the best of its class, being on par with the Turismo Classic. It is safe to say in most Sports Classics races, one can choose between these two vehicles on their personal preference. As the Turismo Classic's biggest competition, the car also sports a V12 engine, outputting considerable amount of power at the rear wheels. Opposed to vehicles like the Infernus Classic, the Cheetah Classic has better traction, thereby reducing the likelihood of spinning out in corners, even in the inexperienced's hands. The braking also performs well, giving the driver enough window to react to a sudden event or turning before a catastrophic crash. All in all, the Cheetah Classic is not only good for casual driving, but also ideal for professional race tracks.
Its engine sound is rather unique, appearing to be a lower-pitched variation of the one used in the Stinger and Stinger GT, but with additional engine notes that are more noticeable on higher revs.
GTA Online Overview[]
Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
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N/A | 94 / 152 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1500 / 3307 | 60 |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
N/A | N/A | 5 | RR V12 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
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Modifications[]
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Category | Modification | Price | Image | |
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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 | |
Stock w/ Primary Splitter | $4,600 | |||
Stock w/ Secondary Splitter | $7,400 | |||
Retro w/ Splitter | $11,700 | |||
Retro w/ Primary Splitter | $14,500 | |||
Retro w/ Secondary Splitter | $14,700 | |||
Sport w/ Splitter | $14,900 | |||
Sport w/ Primary Splitter | $15,100 | |||
Sport w/ Secondary Splitter | $15,300 | |||
Rear Bumpers | Stock Rear Bumper | $2,200 | ||
Stock w/ Secondary Paint | $4,600 | |||
Engine | Engine Tunes | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | |
EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | |||
EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | |||
EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | |||
Engine Block | Stock Engine Block | $700 | ||
Primary Color Block | $1,100 | |||
Secondary Color Block | $1,350 | |||
Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $260 | ||
Carbon Tipped Exhaust | $750 | |||
Titanium Tipped Large Exhaust | $1,800 | |||
Carbon Tipped Large Exhaust | $3,000 | |||
Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
Fenders | Stock Fender | $300 | ||
Vented Rear Fender | $900 | |||
Vented Rear Fender II | $1,500 | |||
Classic Rear Fender | $1,700 | |||
Classic Rear Fender II | $2,000 | |||
Hoods | Stock Hood | $1,600 | ||
Sport Hood | $3,000 | |||
Retro Hood | $5,000 | |||
Retro Hood w/ Primary Paint | $8,000 | |||
Retro Hood w/ Secondary Paint | $9,600 | |||
Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | ||
Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | ||
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 | |||
Roofs | Stock Roof | $200 | ||
Grotti Sunstrip | $700 | |||
Grotti White Sunstrip | $1,150 | |||
Grotti "Badge Blue" Sunstrip | $1,600 | |||
Grotti Nation Sunstrip | $1,950 | |||
Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
Skirts | Stock Skirts | $2,500 | ||
Primary Color Skirt | $5,500 | |||
Secondary Color Skirt | $8,000 | |||
Ridged Skirt | $10,500 | |||
Primary Color Ridged Skirt | $14,000 | |||
Secondary Color Ridged Skirt | $14,500 | |||
Spoilers | None | $6,000 | ||
Retro Spoiler | $7,050 | |||
Retro GT Spoiler | $10,000 | |||
Retro Racer Spoiler | $13,000 | |||
Classic Spoiler | $14,000 | |||
Classic Spoiler II | $16,000 | |||
GT Spoiler | $16,500 | |||
Secondary GT Spoiler | $17,000 | |||
GT Spoiler II | $17,500 | |||
Secondary GT Spoiler II | $18,000 | |||
Race Spoiler | $18,500 | |||
Secondary Race Spoiler | $19,000 | |||
Race Spoiler II | $19,500 | |||
Secondary Race Spoiler II | $20,000 | |||
Super Spoiler | $20,500 | |||
Super GT Spoiler | $21,000 | |||
Super Secondary GT Spoiler | $21,500 | |||
Super Race Spoiler | $22,750 | |||
Super Secondary Race Spoiler | $24,000 | |||
Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
Super Transmission | $50,000 | |||
Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | |||
Windows | None | $500 | ||
Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
Limo | $5,000 |
Gallery[]
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Video[]
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Appears in the mission Repo - Under the Hammer, where it needs to be stolen and delivered to a warehouse in Terminal. Only appears when there are more than two players.
- Auto Shop Service – This vehicle may be randomly selected to be serviced and returned to a customer.
Locations[]
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- Can be purchased from Legendary Motorsport, for $865,000.
Events[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Could be won from the Lucky Wheel in the Casino during the Vetir Week event.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Cheetah Classic uses the "Pop" group which can play:
Trivia[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Based on Rockstar Newswire's description, the Cheetah Classic "has been setting trends and breaking records ever since it rolled off the production line three decades ago", suggesting it was one of the fastest cars around the 80s.
- This description also has a small anachronistic inconsistency, as the modern variant of the Cheetah was manufactured in the 1970s, meaning that the Cheetah Classic was manufactured after the standard variant.
- The design of the stock hood/bonnet seems to be an oversight. The grille on the bonnet would be designed to allow warm air from the radiator to escape from the vehicle (where it would enter via the bumper grille), but the design of the grille on the Cheetah Classic is much more like an intake. Given the fact the vehicle lacks an initial air-conditioning grille in front of the window, it could serve purpose for the aircon system, assuming the car utilises one, while the metal grille positioned in front of this intake would act as a cooling unit for air to be released from.
- The lamps located in the bumper are non-functional.
- Through modifications, it is possible to make the Cheetah Classic's hood look identical to that of the original Ferrari Testarossa and the 3D Universe Cheetah.
See Also
- Stinger - A sports car manufactured by Grotti which assumes the design of a modern sports car in the 3D Universe and a classic coupe in Grand Theft Auto V.
- Stinger GT - A classic touring sports car in Grand Theft Auto Online.
- GT500 - A classic Grotti sports touring car appearing in Grand Theft Auto Online.
- Turismo Classic - A classic Grotti sports car appearing in Grand Theft Auto Online.
- Cheetah - The successor to the Cheetah Classic.
- Infernus Classic - another classic iteration of an existing sports car released as part of a continuation of the Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit update.