The Imponte Ruiner is a three-door liftback appearing in Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, and due to appear in Grand Theft Auto VI.
Influence[]
HD Universe[]
The Ruiner is prominently inspired by the mix of the third-generation Pontiac Firebird with the third-generation Chevrolet Camaro, seen on the elements of the front fascia and the whole rear fascia, and cues from a variety of other 1980s muscle cars and coupés.[vague] In GTA IV the hood features an optional offset cowl induction hood strikingly similar to those found on 1982-1984 Trans Ams and 1985-1992 Firebird Formulas. The front fascia elements, wheel design, boot, and tail light layout are modeled after the Mitsubishi Starion, while the headlights and exhausts resemble those from the Nissan 300ZX Z31. The front bumper seems to be a mix of both Starion and 300ZX bumpers.
The tail lights and trunk spoiler are shaped like those of the Camaro, but the area between and below the tail lights better resembles the Firebird, with badging positioned where the Firebird logo would be. Ruiners may feature "RUINER" decals and stripes along the lower part of the doors, much like those of the Camaro IROC-Z, although the stripes and decals share colors with the ground effects, much like the 1982–1984 Trans Ams.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Ruiner assumes a similar role and build from the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas iteration of the Buffalo, but of a slightly newer design language of the latter half of the 1980s; its most recognizable features include a slanted front profile, the "Ruiner" stripe detailing along the sides, and its three-row tail light configuration. On the front end, the headlight housing details imply that the Ruiner has pop-up headlights, but there is no existing animation or functionality for the headlights to move.
The Ruiner features a T-top roof, which comes in three different configurations: with solid roof panels, with glass roof panels, or without roof panels. The hood may also come in two different configurations, being a plain hood or with an offset cowl induction hood.
The interior features leather and classic muscle car features throughout. The dashboard utilizes a green digital display with multiple meters and measurements alongside the speedometer, though they are nonfunctional. The seats, rear paneling, and floor mats of the interior feature red stitching throughout. The seat headrests and floor mats, as well as the steering wheel, also feature the Imponte logo.
Ruiners can spawn in a variety of colors, with the primary one on the body and the secondary one on the mirror shells and in the form of stripes on the lower side, displaying the car's name. A tertiary color is also available for the rims, which is set to white or gold (the latter only available in at least three color sets). The rims have five wide spokes with a pentagon-shaped center and black details.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Ruiner largely retains its design from GTA IV, with only minor changes. It features a quad exhaust instead of the dual exhaust present on the GTA IV version. The offset cowl induction hood is no longer an available option for the hood, but a traditional ram air hood (similar to the Buffalo from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas) may be applied. There have also been minor changes to the badges and decals.
With the Freemode Events Update in 2015, the three T-Top roof options from the GTA IV version are present but cannot be changed by the player and are random at spawn. All variants spawns with its windows rolled up, even without roof panels.
In the original release of GTA V, the Ruiner utilized its original interior model from GTA IV. However, with the release of the Enhanced Edition and accompanying first-person perspective capibility, the interior was changed to have a higher quality interior, using the "Dominator" interior type seen on other 1980s era muscle cars like the Phoenix and the Sabre Turbo.
Color distribution is the same as before, but the mirrors changed to receive the primary color and the interior stitching matches with the same primary one. The Ruiner's rim design is the same, able to be found in Los Santos Customs under the Muscle category, named "Mecha". There is also an off-road counterpart under the Off Road category, named "Dune Basher". Unique to the stock rims, however, is that the wheel color has a darker tone (although painting the stock wheels is only possible on Content Creator).
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
In GTA IV, the car handles quite loosely, being able to perform power slides with ease, and in the hands of a skilled driver, can prove to be an excellently handling vehicle. The car can brake easily, and can accelerate quickly, leaving the player with a well-rounded pony car, perfect for any criminal getaway. Just be careful for the lack of durability and low ground clearance. The Ruiner is also a great choice for races.
According to its badges, the Ruiner is powered by a large 450 cubic inches (7.4 liter) Fuel injected V8 engine, which is supported by its engine model (a single cam V8, judging by its small details on the cam covers), coupled to a 5-speed gearbox. Its engine sound is identical to that of the Faction and Sabre.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Acceleration is very good, close to cars with a much higher price tag. Its top speed is also excellent; it is brisk, yet controllable.
The suspension is moderately firm, giving the Ruiner much needed grip in the turns, while still loose enough to have some fun with. Handling-wise, the Ruiner is a stellar performer, with constant grip, controllable loss of traction, and a lot of torque. Braking is very good, if not among the best in its class. Crash deformation is acceptable, but can only withstand a few high-speed crashes before stalling.
As in GTA IV, the Ruiner is powered by the same 450cui Fuel-injected V8 (according to badges), coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front engine, rear-wheel drive layout. The engine sound is the same as the one on the Dominator.
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 The Ruiner 2000 in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Ruiner 2000 | A heavily modified and armed variant of the Ruiner, influenced by the Pontiac Trans Am (KITT) from the TV series Knight Rider. This version has machine guns, rockets, parachute and a mechanism to jump over obstacles. | Added in Grand Theft Auto Online with the Import/Export update. |
| Special variants | |||
 Ivan Bytchkov's Ruiner in Grand Theft Auto IV. |
Ivan Bytchkov variant | A uniquely colored Ruiner is driven by Ivan Bytchkov during Ivan the Not So Terrible. It is painted black with a unique golden trim, and may appear with one of a variety of iridescent paint tints, such as red, blue, and gold. | May be claimed by the player after Ivan abandons the car, though it may be damaged. |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
As of the After Hours update for Grand Theft Auto Online, the Ruiner received livery modifications, not available in Story Mode.
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $100 | $200 | ||
| 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 | Stock Brakes | $100 | $200 | ||
| Street Brakes | $2,000 | $4,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $2,700 | $5,400 | |||
| Race Brakes | $3,500 | $7,000 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $250 | $500 |   | |
| Custom Chin Spoiler | $500 | $1,000 |   | ||
| Chin Spoiler & Oil Cooler | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| 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 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 |   | |
| Big Bore Exhaust | $375 | $750 |   | ||
| Dual Titanium Exhaust | $899 | $1,800 |   | ||
| Titanium Tuner Exhaust | $1,499 | $3,000 |   | ||
| Shakotan Exhaust | $4,770 | $9,550 |   | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $150 | $300 |   | |
| Carbon Hood | $325 | $650 |   | ||
| Ram Air Hood | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Carbon Hood & Light Covers | $875 | $1,750 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $100 | $200 | |
| Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | - | ||
| Livery | None | N/A | $11,400 |   | |
| Triple White Stripes | N/A | $18,240 |   | ||
| Triple Black Stripes | N/A | $19,380 |   | ||
| Triple Red Stripes | N/A | $20,520 |   | ||
| Twin White Stripes | N/A | $21,660 |   | ||
| Twin Black Stripes | N/A | $22,800 |   | ||
| Twin Red Stripes | N/A | $23,370 |   | ||
| Dual White Stripes | N/A | $23,939 |   | ||
| Dual Black Stripes | N/A | $24,510 |   | ||
| Dual Red Stripes | N/A | $25,080 |   | ||
| Black Two Tone | N/A | $25,650 |   | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $1,250 | |||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $50 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $50 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $50 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $75 | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $150 | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $1,000 | ||
| Spoilers | None | $150 | $300 |   | |
| Mid Level Spoiler | $275 | $550 |   | ||
| High Level Spoiler | $350 | $700 |   | ||
| Drag Wing | $525 | $1,050 |   | ||
| GT Wing | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $100 | $200 | ||
| Street Transmission | $2,950 | $5,900 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $6,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $4,000 | $8,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $500 | $1,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $30,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | - | ||
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | |||
Gallery[]
Design[]
Images[]
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto Online
Grand Theft Auto VI
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Spawns commonly around:
- Northwood, East Holland and North Holland, Algonquin,
- Chinatown, Algonquin,
- Alderney City, Alderney,
- Fortside, Bohan,
- Broker,
- Cerveza Heights.
- Spawns in northernmost driveway on Concord Ave, Dukes in multiplayer.
- Spawns more often if the player is driving a Stallion.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Spawns around Rockford Hills, Little Seoul, Strawberry, and Davis.
- Occasionally spawns in Sandy Shores.
- Spawns more frequently when driving a Phoenix, Mower, or beater Emperor.
- One can be obtained in a random event at the Chamberlain Hills petrol station.
- A Ruiner with color combination 11[1] will spawn beside Franklin when initiating the first of Hao's Street Races, Shift Work.[2]
- Found outside many Los Santos Customs, usually heavily modified (enhanced version only).
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Enhanced version
- Can be found outside Los Santos Customs, usually heavily modified. Sells for $9,675.
- Available for purchase from Southern San Andreas Super Autos for $10,000 as part of the After Hours update.
- No longer available; removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Exotic Exports – This is one of the hundred possible cars that can be requested by Brucie Kibbutz for delivery.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie, he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic. The Ruiner will fetch up to $1,900.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- If the player manages to open or remove the rear trunk of the vehicle, the inner side of the hatch will have textures of Liberty City license plates on it.[3]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
- Likely a developer mistake, one of the rocker covers (specifically the left one; looking from the front of the car) is slightly smaller in width than the opposing rocker cover. Several vehicles with the same engine model have this too.
- Likely due to reused LOD models from GTA IV, the mirrors appear to be the secondary color from a certain distance, but they switch to the primary color when closer. This is best seen with any combination that denotes the secondary color easily (i.e. black primary color with gold secondary color).
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Ruiner uses the "Classic Rock" group which can play Liberty Rock Radio.
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Ruiner uses the "Rock" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Ruiner uses the "Rock" group which can play:
- Los Santos Rock Radio
- Radio Mirror Park
- Kult FM (Enhanced Editions only)
- Vinewood Boulevard Radio (May not play due to a three station limit within the group)
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | ruiner
|
ruiner
|
RUINER
|
RUINER
|
Ruiner | 4
|
|
| GTA V and Online | ruiner
|
ruiner
|
RUINER
|
RUINER
|
Ruiner | 2
|
|
Population[]
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | Harlem |
N/A | 100 | N/A | N/A |
| GTA V and Online | Mid |
None | 50 | None |
|
Handling[]
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA IV | 150 / 93 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1700 / 3740 |
| GTA V and Online | 145 / 89.9 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1300 / 2860 |
Audio[]
| Horns | Engine | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | |||
| GTA IV | |
|
N/A | |||
| GTA V and Online | horn_list_old
|
musclecar_4_us_v8
|
Imponte | Ruiner | Pony car | None |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA IV | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Tertiary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Steel Gray Poly | 0 Black | 5 Winning Silver Poly | 133 Very White | |
| 0 Black | 90 Race Yellow Solid | 94 Medium Flax | 90 Race Yellow Solid | |
| 1 Black Poly | 1 Black Poly | 81 Medium Maui Blue Poly | 133 Very White | |
| 7 Shadow Silver Poly | 7 Shadow Silver Poly | 61 Pastel Alabaster Poly | 133 Very White | |
| 10 Gray Poly | 7 Shadow Silver Poly | 2 Concord Blue Poly | 133 Very White | |
| 11 Anthracite Gray Poly | 0 Black | 8 Silver Stone Poly | 133 Very White | |
| 13 Ascot Gray | 0 Black | 8 Silver Stone Poly | 133 Very White | |
| 35 Turismo Red | 1 Black Poly | 90 Race Yellow Solid | 133 Very White | |
| 36 Desert Red | 4 Silver Stone Poly | 27 Very Red | 133 Very White | |
| 54 Petrol Blue Green Poly | 1 Black Poly | 54 Petrol Blue Green Poly | 133 Very White | |
| 56 Green | 50 Torch Red | 51 Green | 133 Very White | |
| 60 Seafoam Poly | 50 Torch Red | 60 Seafoam Poly | 133 Very White | |
| 65 Jasper Green Poly | 77 Medium Sapphire Blue Poly | 63 Striking Blue | 133 Very White | |
| 68 Diamond Blue Poly | 70 Nautical Blue Poly | 63 Striking Blue | 133 Very White | |
| 70 Nautical Blue Poly | 70 Nautical Blue Poly | 63 Striking Blue | 133 Very White | |
| 78 Steel Blue Poly | 73 Spinnaker Blue Solid | 63 Striking Blue | 133 Very White | |
| 90 Race Yellow Solid | 90 Race Yellow Solid | 89 Taxi Yellow | 90 Race Yellow Solid | |
| 102 Biston Brown Poly | 90 Race Yellow Solid | 80 Malachite Poly | 90 Race Yellow Solid |
| GTA V and Online | Primary | Secondary | Pearlescent | Wheels | Trim | Accent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 7 Metallic Shadow Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 1 Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic) | 37 Metallic Classic Gold (Metallic) | 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 4 Metallic Silver (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 132 Worn White (Worn) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 6 Metallic Steel Gray (Metallic) | 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 7 Metallic Shadow Silver (Metallic) | 3 Metallic Dark Silver (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 10 Metallic Gun Metal (Metallic) | 1 Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic) | 3 Metallic Dark Silver (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 50 Metallic Racing Green (Metallic) | 49 Metallic Dark Green (Metallic) | 50 Metallic Racing Green (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 56 Util Dark Green (Utility) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 52 Metallic Olive Green (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 36 Metallic Sunrise Orange (Metallic) | 38 Metallic Orange (Metallic) | 90 Metallic Bronze (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 31 Metallic Grace Red (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 36 Metallic Sunrise Orange (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 37 Metallic Classic Gold (Metallic) | 37 Metallic Classic Gold (Metallic) | 106 Metallic Sun Bleeched Sand (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 66 Metallic Harbor Blue (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 78 Util Sea Foam Blue (Utility) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 70 Metallic Bright Blue (Metallic) | 67 Metallic Diamond Blue (Metallic) | 70 Metallic Bright Blue (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 84 Matte Midnight Blue (Matte) | 97 Metallic Golden Brown (Metallic) | 104 Metallic Choco Orange (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 94 Metallic Pueblo Beige (Metallic) | 1 Metallic Graphite Black (Metallic) | 99 Metallic Straw Beige (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' | |
| 111 Metallic White (Metallic) | 5 Metallic Blue Silver (Metallic) | 0 Metallic Black (Metallic) | 156 Default Alloy Color (Classic) | ' | ' |
Trivia[]
General[]
- The Ruiner's rear license plateholder reads "Ruining Imports Since '67". 1967 was the year GM debuted the F-Body. This gives further evidence that the Ruiner is based on the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird, as 1967 is the year that they were both introduced.
- One of the available paint-jobs for the Ruiner is black with gold trim and stripes. This could be a reference to the similarly painted Pontiac Trans Am driven by Jerry Reed's character in the movie Smokey and the Bandit Part 3.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The driver-side fender features a silver "IMPONTE" badging between the wheel and the doors, but the passenger-side fender is blank.
- The Ruiner featured a car bra in the beta version of the game.[4]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Due to its similarities with the Nissan 300ZX Z31, the Ruiner in GTA V can be given massive "Shakotan" exhaust pipes, a large "Drag Wing" spoiler, a massive front splitter, and a visible oil cooler, all of which are modifications derived from the Japanese "Shakotan" car scene.
References[]
- ↑ Color Set
COLOR SET 11
1 31 0 36 156 - ↑ File Data:
if (!entity::does_entity_exist(uParam0->f_35[1])) { func_649(&uParam0->f_35[1], iVar0[3], -91.07f, -1273.45f, 28.86f, 0.57f); vehicle::set_vehicle_colour_combination(uParam0->f_35[1], 10); } where iVar0[3] = joaat("ruiner"); - ↑ Image:
The inside of the Ruiner's hatch in GTA IV. Note the license plate textures.
- ↑ GTAForum post with image from IV design book
