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The Benefactor Schafter is a luxury four-door sedan featured in Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
The Schafter has been redesigned in The Ballad of Gay Tony (nicknamed the "Second Generation") sporting a much more luxurious and modern look.
Design
Grand Theft Auto IV
1st Generation
The first-generation Schafter is in a lot of ways similar in design to a Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211) but was altered to appear with a longer wheelbase, bulkier body, (in this case, it would be a S-Class (W220) in particular) and less luxurious fascias. Its rear fascia seems to be derived from a Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C215), most likely the AMG variant. The front also bear resemblance to the Ssangyong Chairman H (which is based on a Mercedes-Benz platform) with the headlights from the Maybach 57 and Maybach 62.
The Ballad of Gay Tony
2nd Generation
In The Ballad of Gay Tony, the second-generation Schafter is featured. It has a more modernized appearance, with a general design based on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W212). Adding to the more modern appearance is the presence of LED strips below the two bi-xenon bulbs in the headlights, and LED taillights. The front heavily resembles the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class C216.
The 2nd generation Schafter is only available in a modified form, featuring a different grille, a body kit, dual exhaust, larger chrome wheels, and the possibility of appearing with monotone or two tone paint.
Grand Theft Auto V
In Grand Theft Auto V, the 2nd gen Schafter always spawns as the prominent vehicle, unlike the 1st gen version, which does not return. In this game, the Schafter retains its design as in TBoGT, but lacking any bodywork modifications, having a stock form.
Current Design Gallery
Version History Gallery
Performance
Grand Theft Auto IV
Schafter's engine.
The Schafter is powered by an apparent 6.5L supercharged V12 (according to badges) coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a RWD configuration. Although the large 6.5L supercharged V12 is quite powerful, the car feels slow because of its weight. Due to said weight, acceleration is below average, compared to other vehicles in its class, such as the Oracle and Presidente. Top speed is very good for the vehicle's engine statistics and specifications. The car handling is above average, although a slight hint of oversteer is detectable, the Schafter's firm suspension makes it a pleasure in low-speed cornering. Both generations of the Schafter bear an impressive degree of torque, being able to push or ram other vehicles with ease. The suspension is a perfect balance of firm and soft, keeping the Schafter planted on the road in turns, while not jarring over bumps. Braking is fair, and ABS is available, though not standard. Crash deformation and engine build quality are excellent; the car is capable of sustaining multiple direct impacts, and can also take a fair amount of gunfire before the engine stalls or inflames. The "Russian Mafia" Schafter has a slightly higher top speed than its unmodified counterpart.
Both the first and second generation performs the same.
GTA IV Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 88 / 141 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1700 / 3748 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.5L Supercharged V12 (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | FR V8 (Cover) | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V
The Schafter is powered by the same V12 engine (according to the badges), but shares a similar engine sound with the Tailgater, Sentinel and Sentinel XS, Gresley and Surano, all of which have lower power-sounding engines. After the Fugitive, the Schafter is considered to be the second fastest Sedan-class vehicle in the game, with a higher top speed than any other (except the Super Diamond) and excellent acceleration. Unlike other cars such as the Tailgater, it doesn't have as much of a tendency to oversteer because of excessive traction, therefore making the Schafter an ideal car to use in Sedan-class races in GTA Online, as well as a good choice as a getaway vehicle for The Big Score. Crash deformation across all variants is acceptable.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 90 / 145 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1600 / 3527 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.5L Supercharged V12 (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 13.5 Seconds | 105 / 169 | 5 | FR V8 (Cover) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto V
| Type | Upgrade | Cost (Story) | Cost (Online) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | Armor Upgrade 20% | $1,625 | $6,375 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $4,062 | $10,625 | |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $6,500 | $17,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $11,375 | $29,750 | |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $16,250 | $42,500 | |
| Brakes | Street Brakes | $6,500 | $13,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $8,775 | $17,550 | |
| Race Brakes | $11,375 | $22,750 | |
| Bumpers | Custom Front Splitter | $500 | $2,500 |
| Carbon Front Splitter | $750 | $3,300 | |
| Custom Rear Bumper | $500 | $2,500 | |
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $2,925 | $5,850 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $4,062 | $8,125 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $5,850 | $11,700 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $10,887 | $21,775 | |
| Exhaust | Oval Exhaust | $375 | $750 |
| Chrome Tip Exhaust | $899 | $1,800 | |
| Dual Exit Exhaust | $1,499 | $3,000 | |
| Titanium Exhaust | $4,770 | $9,550 | |
| Grille | Chrome Grille | $375 | $750 |
| Sports Grille | $670 | $1,340 | |
| Hood | Vented Hood | $325 | $1,700 |
| Carbon Hood | $750 | $2,400 | |
| Carbon Vented Hood | $875 | $2,900 | |
| Lights | Xenon Lights | $300 | $5,000 |
Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights |
- | - | |
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $8,125 | |
| Respray | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors |
- | - |
| Crew Emblem | N/A | $25,000 | |
| Roof | Carbon Roof | $350 | $700 |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $6,500 |
| Skirts | Custom Skirts 1 | $415 | $3,000 |
| Carbon Skirts | $500 | $4,000 | |
| Spoiler | Lip Spoiler | $275 | $1,500 |
| Carbon Wing | $350 | $1,900 | |
| High Level Spoiler | $525 | $2,600 | |
| Suspension | Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 |
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |
| Competition Suspension | $2,200 | $4,400 | |
| Transmission | Street Transmission | $9,587 | $19,175 |
| Sports Transmission | $10,562 | $21,125 | |
| Race Transmission | $13,000 | $26,000 | |
| Turbo | Turbo Tuning | $8,125 | $42,500 |
| Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels |
- | - |
| Windows | Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Image Gallery
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto V
Variants
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SchwartzerGrand Theft Auto V |
(Rear quarter view) |
The Schwartzer is a sports-coupe performance variant of the Schafter sporting a high-output engine and a shorter wheelbase and coupe-design. |
Special Variants
- A tuned version of the Schafter (similar to either a Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG or a Brabus E) are commonly found in Hove Beach, being driven by the Russian Mafia. It is black, has black wheels, lacks the chrome trim on the trunk lid and sports a body kit including a debadged black grille. The Russian Schafter can be resprayed to any color of the regular Schafter, this will also cause it to lose its unique wheel color unless painted a certain silver shade that is accompanied by black wheels. The custom grille, however, will always remain black.
- Tony Prince owns a Schafter that always spawns in a single black color.
- A unused version of the Schafter appears as an unmodified variant of the vehicle, lacking the side skirts, custom bumpers, two twin exhausts and standard rims. The grille also appears in its stock form, having a much smaller Benefactor emblem. It can only be spawned via Trainers.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto IV
- Common in Hove Beach, where both the regular Schafter and the Russian Mafia Schafter can be found.
- Frequently appears in Firefly Projects.
- Down the street from the Broker Safehouse, towards Firefly Island.
- Common in Cerveza Heights.
- Common in Algonquin.
- In The Lost and Damned Gang Wars, the Russian Mafia version very commonly appears when warring with Russians. (TLAD only)
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- In a large majority of Tony's missions and the Club Management missions, Tony's Schafter will be available to be driven to your destination.
- Spawns in Algonquin when already driving one.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Occasionally seen driving around Rockford Hills.
- Parked in the golf course parking lot.
- One appears during a random event as a rental car of a businessman that you have to drive to the airport.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Can be found driven around Rockford Hills and Vinewood Hills, often when wanted by Simeon Yetarian.
- Parked at the Golf Course if wanted by Simeon Yetarian.
- Can be used in the introduction race after creating a character. After the race it can be kept.
- Can be bought from Southern San Andreas Super Autos after the Heists Update for $65,000.
Notable Owners
- Mikhail Faustin can be seen riding in a unique all black Schafter during the mission The Master and the Molotov. It has black rims and a silver grille.
- Jimmy Pegorino also owns a black Schafter, with black rims and a standard silver Schafter grille, featured and used in the mission Pegorino's Pride.
- Gay Tony owns a black Second Generation Schafter, which serves a chauffeured vehicle courtesy of Maisonette 9. He also owns a pink First Generation Schafter, as his personal transport.
- Packie McReary may own a Schafter, as a white one appears outside his house in Waste Not Want Knots.
- Timm drove a second generation Schafter as a rental vehicle, until it broke down.
Trivia
General
- The first generation Schafter is the first land vehicle seen in an HD Universe game; Shortly before the end of the opening sequence in GTA IV, a Russian Mob Schafter can be seen being lowered from the Platypus by a crane. It is not however the first vehicle to chronologically appear in the HD Universe; that honour goes to the Emperor in GTA V, in which it appears in the Prologue set in 2004.
- The name Schafter may be a crude reference to the shaft of a penis or the act of shafting, slang for sexual intercourse. It may also refer to the slang term 'shafting', which describes disadvantaging or irritating someone.
- Counting all variants, including the unobtainable 2nd generation variant in TBoGT, its coupe version and the armored variants in GTA Online, the Schafter has by far the greatest number of variants of any other car in a GTA game (1st gen, 2nd gen stock, 2nd gen modified, Schwartzer, Stretch E, Turreted Limo, LWB, LWB Armored, V12, V12 Armored).
- The default radio stations are:
- GTA IV: Jazz Nation Radio 108.5 or Fusion FM.
- EFLC:
- First gen: Self-Actualization FM.
- Second gen: K109 The Studio or Vice City FM.
- GTA V: Non-Stop-Pop FM.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- The Schafter is equipped with a GPS system with a female voice, but only if the player leaves the "selected cars" (default) option in the audio menu.
- In the opening scene of Grand Theft Auto IV, some Algonquin Triads are seen loading heroin into a Russian Mafia Schafter. The same car is seen being lowered onto the dock while Niko is waiting for Roman in The Cousins Bellic.
- In A Revenger's Tragedy, a rare Schafter can be found at the abandoned Alderney Casino. It is the Russian Mob variant, with black rims, but has a dark red fluorescent tint. No matter how many times the car is taken to a Pay 'n' Spray, it will remain the same color.
- There is a particularly rare color variant of the Schafter with a silver body and black rims; Schafters of this color are only spawned while the player is already driving one.
- In the loading sequence, the concept art shows Niko Bellic running from the police in a maroon Schafter.
Grand Theft Auto V
- The slightly less luxurious version of the second generation Schafter can be recreated almost completely at Los Santos Customs, with the only differences being the lack of a Benefactor badge on the grille and notches not being present on the custom rims.
- There is a color available at Los Santos Customs, Schafter Purple, named after the car. It is also the color of the Schafter in the GTA Online mission, Ballas to the Wall.
- Despite the car being based on the Mercedes E-Class, the Schafter's description on Southern San Andreas Super Autos most likely alludes to a flagship model (namely, the S-Class), being described as "German engineering at its very finest".
See Also
- Baller - Another vehicle in Grand Theft Auto V with similar variants.
- Schafter LWB and Schafter LWB (Armored) - Long wheel base, luxury variants of the second generation Schafter.
- Schafter V12 and Schafter V12 (Armored) - Luxury performance variant of the second generation Schafter.
- Schwartzer - Sports coupe variant of the second generation Schafter.
- Stretch E - Limousine variant of the second generation Schafter.
- Turreted Limo - Armed limousine variant of the second generation Schafter.