The Esperanto is a vehicle appearing in the Grand Theft Auto series.
Design[]
The Esperanto made its first appearance in Grand Theft Auto III. Its design became more boxy in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and appeared alongside a similar classic coupe, the Remington. Despite the Remington being a lowrider, the Esperanto was not. The rounded design returned for Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. However, it returned to the boxy design in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
The Esperanto is based on a ninth generation Cadillac Eldorado, more specifically the 1975 and 1976 models judging by the taillights. However, the vehicle has received significant changes throughout its appearances in these games.
When introduced in GTA III (and, later, in GTA Liberty City Stories), the Esperanto features a slightly curvy profile and flatter details. The GTA Vice City rendition (as well as the GTA Vice City Stories rendition) received a major retouch with the vehicle featuring a more angular body design, detailed fascia and rear fin that slant forward. The GTA San Andreas Esperanto is essentially similar in design as that of GTA Vice City, but noticeably sports differences in the rear, with its tailfin-based taillights reduced in height (implying they are now part of the rear bumper) and its rear license plate relocated from the trunk lid to the bumper. Similarly, the GTA Advance rendition maintains much of the physical traits of previous Esperanto's as seen from the top down.
One of the earliest known names of the car is the "Esparanto", revealed during development of GTA III and depicted in the Capital Autos website. Very early models of the possible Esparanto was more detailed, it had a brown vinyl roof and there were bigger resemblance to a real Cadillac from the seventies. The beta Esperanto was also intended to feature hydraulics, but the feature was dropped in the final release. This feature was passed to the Yardie Lobo, however.
Performance[]
Although performance aspects vary slightly between games for this vehicle, acceleration and speed are generally quite satisfying with the rear-drive V8 or I6 (depending on the game) powertrain. The one common problem with the Esperanto, however, is its notoriously bad brakes - a problem that is only exacerbated by the weight of the vehicle. When traveling at high speed, it takes some time to bring the vehicle to a stop which, besides often causing minor accidents, becomes a potentially fatal problem in GTA III, where Claude is unable to jump from a moving vehicle, exposing him to serious danger in a fast-moving Esperanto about to explode. The handling of the car is highly responsive, but again, the size and weight of the vehicle cause problems, predisposing it to two-wheeling and loss of control when overcompensating for a swerve at high speeds. However, its huge mass absorbs damage quite well, making it a good vehicle for ramming smaller ones (and even comparably sized ones) off the road. Usually using the handbrake with this car is more effective than using the main braking system.
The GTA San Andreas rendition has the same engine sound as the Blista Compact, Club, Feltzer, Flash, Jester, Majestic and Tahoma.
Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 99 / 160 | 5 | Petrol | RWD | 1800 / 3968 |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Special Variants[]
In Grand Theft Auto III, there is a unique navy blue variant found in the Ghost Town. It appears to have bigger wheels and darker windows compared to the normal Esperanto, although it lacks an interior. However, it is simply a mere prop and it cannot be driven by the player.
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The Esperanto can only be modified in a TransFender garage.
| Type | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $150 |
| Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $200 |
| 5x Nitrous | $500 | |
| 10x Nitrous | $1,000 | |
| Wheels | Import | $820 |
| Atomic | $770 | |
| Ahab | $1,000 | |
| Virtual | $620 | |
| Access | $1,140 | |
| Off Road Wheel | $1,000 | |
| Mega | $1,030 | |
| Grove | $1,230 | |
| Twist | $1,200 | |
| Wires | $1,560 | |
| Car Stereo | Bass Boost | $100 |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulics | $1,500 |
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Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- One is parked by the Old School Hall in Chinatown, Portland.
- One may be parked at the AMCo. gas station, Harwood, Portland (sometimes, a Bobcat spawns here).
- One may appear in the parking space by the Carson General Hospital in Rockford, Staunton Island (sometimes replaced with an Ambulance).
- One appears in the parking lot of Francis International Airport.
- One is sometimes parked outside Capital Autos in Harwood, Portland. (The Definitive Edition only).
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- It spawns more frequently when driving a Rancher in Downtown.
- It occasionally spawns in Little Haiti, Little Havana and Downtown.
Grand Theft Auto Advance[]
- It may be found driven by the Colombian Cartel in Callahan Point, Aspatria and the Francis International Airport.
- It can be found occasionally in other areas of Shoreside Vale.
- It can be found in various parking lots.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- It can be found in Ganton, Idlewood and Willowfield, Los Santos.
- It can be found around the Whetstone area.
- It can be found in Garcia, Foster Valley and Ocean Flats, San Fierro.
- It can be found in Rockshore West, Las Venturas.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]
- One is parked in an alley in front of the Sweeney General Hospital, near an Angel.
- One is parked by the Old School Hall in Chinatown.
- One is found in the parking lot of Marco's Bistro in Saint Mark's.
- One is at the AMCo. gas station in Harwood, Portland.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- One is parked next to the abandoned apartment complex, to the east of the northernmost empire building in Little Haiti.
- It can occasionally be found in traffic around Little Haiti.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- Import/Export - The Esperanto is one of the 16 vehicles wanted for the Shoreside Vale portion of the Import/Export side mission.
- The Wife - An Esperanto is provided by Marty to pick up his wife from Classic Nails and bring her back to her husband. After she is brutally murdered, Claude gets rid of the evidence by dumping the car into the ocean.
- Two-Faced Tanner - Claude is tasked with killing Tanner, who is seen leaving Kenji's Casino in one.
Grand Theft Auto Vice City[]
- Sunshine Autos Import Garage - The Esperanto is one of the 24 vehicles wanted by Sunshine Autos for their import garage. Placed on the first list.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Life's a Beach - The Esperanto is one of three cars that the player can find at the beach in the party during the mission (three cars).
Grand Theft Auto Advance[]
- Time's Up - One of Jonnie's debtors drives an Esperanto in the Red Light District.
- The Big Score - Used by the Colombian Cartel in the meeting.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories[]
- Love on the Rocks - Toni meets a man in a Esperanto under the Newport's overpass, where he's informed about the van where the evidences are located.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- Drug Running - In the second mission of Drug Running (Raw Deal), Vic delivers the drugs in an Esperanto. Later, in the fourth job, the Dealers try to escape in one after trying to scam Victor.
Notable Owners[]
- Tanner drove an Esperanto in the mission Two-Faced Tanner.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Esperanto (3D Universe) plays Master Sounds 98.3.
Trivia[]
- Esperanto is the name of an auxiliary language spoken throughout the world.
- In a trailer for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, a unique black Esperanto can be seen crashing.
- In Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, no matter how many times the player resprays the Esperanto, there will always be a lining of rust at the bottom of the vehicle.
See Also[]
- Manana - HD Universe's continuation of 3D Universe Esperanto's two-door coupe body style.
- Virgo - A vehicle whose Grand Theft Auto V iteration is very similar to the 3D Universe Esperanto.