- "Whether you're planning a game of tennis, an orgy, a (literal) bloodbath or all of the above, there's ample room for it behind the tinted, sound-proof windows of this true American classic. Pop the trunk to find a built in power hose, custom-engineered to remove blood, fecal matter and regret from the panda-belly leather interiors. The choice of the statesman."
- ―Legendary Motorsport description.
The Vapid Chino is a two-door muscle car featured in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 2 update.
Design
Grand Theft Auto V
The Chino is a large 2 door coupé of late 1960's design, very similar to the Virgo released in the previous DLC. Its overall design, especially in the side profile, appears to be derived primarily from a 1965 Lincoln Continental with some features from the related (same designer) 1965 Chrysler Imperial models. It also bears some similarities to early 1970 Ford Thunderbirds and LTD's. Its convertible form of the Chino resembles the 1966 Convertible Lincoln Continental.
The vehicle is a hardtop coupé but can be customized at Los Santos Customs to remove the roof entirely or replace it with a non-retractable fabric top.
By default the vehicle comes with custom low profile tires and wheels when purchased from Legendary Motorsport and Benny's Original Motor Works (latter for the enhanced version only).
Current Design Gallery
Performance
Grand Theft Auto V
Overall, the Chino is a fairly lacking car in terms of performance. It has a low acceleration because of its heavy weight, and the lowest top speed for its class. While the Chino is considered a Muscle car, its engine output is much lower than other cars, making it relatively easy to control and hard to spin out. Handling wise, the Chino is a very well handling Muscle, able to go through most corners without much effort. It still has its bouts of oversteer like any other Muscle, but when the Chino spins out, it is easy to correct. Crash deformation is above average, owing mostly to its large, heavy body which makes it resilient to physical damage and protects the engine sufficiently well. The car's width may prove to be an issue when attempting to cut in between lanes of traffic as it is abnormally wide for a car in general. Overall, the Chino is a good car for cruising around in, but otherwise, is a meager choice for competitive races.
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) |
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| N/A | 81 / 130 | 4 | N/A | RWD | 2300 / 5071 | 65 |
| 10.1 Seconds (Website) | 120 / 193 (Website) 130 / 209 (Website) | 4 (Website) | 462cui (7.6L) V8 300HP (Website) | RWD (Website) | 2404 / 5300 (Website) | N/A |
| 10.1 Seconds | 80 / 128 | 4 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications
Grand Theft Auto V
| Type | Upgrade | Cost (Story) | Cost (Online) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | Armor Upgrade 20% | $500 | $4,500 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $1,250 | $7,500 | |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $2,000 | $12,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $3,500 | $21,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $5,000 | $30,000 | |
| Brakes | Street Brakes | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $2,700 | $5,400 | |
| Race Brakes | $3,500 | $7,000 | |
| Bumpers | Custom Chin Spoiler | $500 | $ |
| Wheelie Bar | $500 | $ | |
| Chassis | Los Santos Plaque | $550 | $ |
| Los Santos Customs Plaque | $675 | $ | |
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $900 | $1,800 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $1,250 | $2,500 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $1,800 | $3,600 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $3,350 | $6,700 | |
| Exhaust | Dual Exit Exhaust | $375 | $ |
| Fenders | Curb Feelers | $450 | $ |
| Fender Skirts Body Color | $750 | $ | |
| Hood | Single Intake Bug Catcher | $325 | $ |
| Triple Intake Bug Catcher | $750 | $ | |
| Lights | Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 |
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| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $ | |
| Respray | - | - | |
| Roof | No Roof | $350 | $ |
| Custom Roof | $575 | $ | |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $ |
| Suspension | Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 |
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |
| Transmission | Street Transmission | $2,950 | $5,900 |
| Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $6,500 | |
| Race Transmission | $4,000 | $8,000 | |
| Turbo | Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $30,000 |
| Wheels | - | - | |
| Windows | Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Grand Theft Auto Online
- This car can also be customized at Benny's Original Motor Works. After the upgrade, it is renamed the Chino Custom.
Image Gallery
Grand Theft Auto V
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Chino CustomGrand Theft Auto Online |
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 The Chino Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Chino Custom is a custom variant of the Chino exclusive for Grand Theft Auto Online, which features highly-advanced modifications, and hydraulics enabled, not present on the standard Chino. |
Locations
Grand Theft Auto V
- Original version
- Available in the three protagonists' garages.
- Enhanced version
- Available from Legendary Motorsport for $225,000.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Available from Legendary Motorsport for $225,000 (all versions).
- Available from Benny's Original Motor Works for $225,000 (enhanced version only).
Trivia
Cultural References
- In its description, it is mentioned as being the choice of statesmen. This is most likely a reference to the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, whose presidential limousine was a Lincoln Continental. Kennedy was travelling in this limousine when he was assassinated in 1963. The description also mentions tennis and sexual promiscuity, which Kennedy was also famous for.
- Chino pants, particularly khaki, were a common piece of apparel among Latino gangbangers in 1990s Los Angeles. The Chino is one of the cars to be customized in the Lowriders update, which pays homage to this culture.
General
- Chino is the name of a small town in southern San Bernardino County, California. This area is the inspiration for areas such as Paleto Bay and Bolingbroke Penitentiary.
- The default station of the Chino is East Los FM.
See Also
- Chino Custom - Lowrider variant, added with the Lowrider’s update.
- Virgo
- Manana
