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The Bravado Police Cruiser is a police vehicle available in multiplayer modes of The Ballad of Gay Tony, appearing in Grand Theft Auto V, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.

Design[]

The Ballad of Gay Tony[]

Police siren set in TBoGT.

The vehicle is a Bravado Buffalo similar to the first and second generation Dodge Charger Police Package used by the New York Police Department. The livery is almost exactly the same as those used on the New York Police Department's Chargers.

In-game, it is a police variant of the Buffalo, which is used by the LCPD, and uses almost the same features and liveries as the original Police Cruiser and Police Patrol. It is the third Buffalo-based vehicle featured, derived from the original FIB Buffalo.

Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]

Police siren set in GTA V.

The car's model remains the same as in TBoGT. The livery, however, has been changed to a similar livery to most LSPD vehicles to reflect its real life inspiration. The equipment is different as well, with a larger pushbar replacing the smaller NYPD-inspired one, and the lack of an A-pillar-mounted spotlight. The car's emergency lighting has also been updated, featuring LEDs on the grill, roof, back window and rear lights. It is unequivocally the rarest police car in the entire GTA series, since it only spawns in a certain part of Los Santos, near the Mission Row Police Station, either on patrol or in the bus stop area at night, and it is extremely rare to spawn in either circumstance.

Original version[]

Unlike other LSPD vehicles, the Police Buffalo does not have a two-digit number on the roof. It is, however, the only one having a badge painted on the hood. Sometimes, a version with a low-level spoiler attached sometimes spawns as well.

Enhanced version[]

The vehicle has had a makeover for the Enhanced edition of Grand Theft Auto V. Now it sports a similar livery to the older Police Cruiser, including air identification numbers and the city seal on the side and a new pushbar has been added to the front bumper. However, the characteristic badge is now removed from the hood. Also, the car boasts a metallic paint finish, compared to the matte finish of the previous version. The spoiler option remains available, and the small bug with the grill-mounted blue light has been corrected (previously the housing was white).

Current Design Gallery[]

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Front quarter view

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Top view

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Rear quarter view

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Front view

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Side view

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Rear view

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Engine view

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Underside view

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Detailing

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Inside view

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Other modelling

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Performance[]

The Ballad of Gay Tony[]

For performance, the Buffalo is best described as "above average". It will out-accelerate any other standard-issue police vehicle in the game, save for of course the Police Stinger, which is obviously either a D.A.R.E. car or some other community-oriented policing strategy. Its top speed, engine and weight are the same as its unmarked counterpart, the FIB Buffalo.

Handling-wise, the Police Buffalo is well-balanced, and sticks to the road a bit better than the apparently aging Vapid platform that it partially replaces. Due to the RWD configuration, over-steer is very prevalent and the Buffalo's engine requires huge RPM to accommodate for it at low speeds. At high speed, the Buffalo is remarkably stable, and lift-throttle over-steer is nearly non-existent.

Crash deformation is average. In frontal impacts, the suspension appears to be tough, but its engine only takes several good hits before it begins to smoke, making it more durable than its unmarked counterpart. It fares better than the Police Cruiser.

TBoGT Overview[]


Vehicle Statistics - Grand Theft Auto IV
Acceleration
(0-60 mph in Seconds)
Top Speed
(mph / kmh)
Gears Engines Drivetrain
(FWD / RWD / AWD)
Mass
(kg / lbs)
Handling.dat
N/A 93 / 150 5 N/A RWD 1700 / 3748
Website Statements / Badges
N/A N/A N/A Supercharged (Badging) N/A N/A
Observed
N/A N/A 5 FR DOHC Inline-4 (In-game model) RWD Cannot be observed

Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]

There is little difference between the GTA IV variant except that the vehicle is much more durable. It does have an issue, however, in that its front axle bends easier than other Police cars, especially its Vapid competitor. It is still an excellent choice for most officers if treated right.

GTA V and Online Overview[]


Vehicle Statistics - Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online
Acceleration
(0-60 mph in Seconds)
Top Speed
(mph / kmh)
Gears Engine Drivetrain
(FWD / RWD / AWD)
Mass
(kg / lbs)
Fuel Tank
Size (litres)
Handling.meta [?]
N/A 90 / 145 5 N/A RWD 1650 / 3638 65
Website Statements [?] / Badges
N/A N/A N/A Supercharged (Badging) N/A N/A N/A
Observed
N/A N/A 5 FR DOHC Inline-4 (In-game model) RWD Cannot be observed Cannot be observed

Rockstar Games Social Club[]

Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]

Police Cruiser - Emergency
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TRACTION

SEATS
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GARAGE
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MODDABLE
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SUPER-MODDABLE
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Gallery[]

Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]

Locations[]

The Ballad of Gay Tony[]

In multiplayer, the Police Buffalo can be found at a majority of police stations, and is not accessible in single player. Only a few multiplayer modes, including Free Mode, spawns on these areas:

Grand Theft Auto V[]

Rewards[]

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online[]

  • The Police Buffalo gives the player a Pump Shotgun upon entry.

Trivia[]

Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]

  • A Police Buffalo can be seen in the trailer for Grand Theft Auto Online[1], implying that, like the Interceptor, it would've spawned in the game normally while the player is getting chased.

Bugs/Glitches[]

The Ballad of Gay Tony[]

  • The aerials on the roof seem to be misplaced, so much so that one appears to float in mid-air next to the car.

Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]

  • In the original version of the game, the Police Buffalo's front blue grille light is miscolored as white. It will still flash blue, however.
    • As with other police vehicles in the game, the rear window lights flash pattern is slightly broken, resulting in an unbalance.
  • The police scanner may mistake this Police Cruiser for its Vapid counterparts, despite this model being manufactured by Bravado.[2]

References[]

  1. Screenshot from the trailer
  2. File Data: <Unk01>police_scanner_manufacturer_vapid_b</Unk01>
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