- "Say what you will about the Germans - they know luxury. And their economy is the only one worth a crap in Europe. This model has all kinds of extras - too many to list for legal reasons."
- ―Southern San Andreas Super Autos description.
The Benefactor Schwartzer is a two-door coupé in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
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Design
Grand Theft Auto V
The Schwartzer features very aggressive formations which appear to have been inspired by German design styling featured on the Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupé for the compact wheelbase, while the headlights and grille are mostly inspired from the flagship C216 CL-Class. The tail lights, however, are taken from the Mercedes-Benz E550 Sedan. Meanwhile, the side windows are styled off of a Mercedes-Benz C63 Coupé. It becomes very obvious that the vehicle is the coupe version of the Schafter, due to the fact that the C207 is the coupe variant of the W212 (which the Schafter is based on). The car also bears a subtle resemblance to a C209 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class, the predecessor of the C207 E-Class.
At the base of the front bumper sporting influence is very prevalent. The front bumper features a main central vent whose base appears to have a CFRP insert. Either side of this vent there are two, less tall vents, whose inner edges are parallel to the outer edges of the central vent. Above the central vent there is a large main grille with chrome edges and a horizontal chrome strip splitting it into two halves. The headlamp units have curved lower edges which almost continue the curvature of the bottom edge of the grille. The bonnet/hood has a main elevated area, whose edges run from a top corner of the main grille to their corresponding windscreen corner.
On the sides, vertical thin vents occupy the area of the front fenders between the wheel arches and the doors. What appears to be CFRP strips can be seen on the skirt area. The car features rear view mirrors whose outer shells are finished in carbon-fibre, while the trimmings surrounding the windows of the car are finished in black.
The rear of the car draws the same design elements from the Schafter, being the boot/trunk lip and the rear lights. However, the bumper sports a concave design and the square-shaped exhausts are larger in appearance. The central portion where the exhausts and the vent are located is also finished in carbon-fibre.
The car may spawn in a variety of single colours for the body and the stitching. It also uses a unique set of wheels, consisting of nine thin spokes with concave centers, wrapped in low-profile tyres.
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Performance
Grand Theft Auto V
Compared to its four-door equivalent, the Schafter, it has overall better performance. It is more agile and much quicker. The exhaust note sounds more powerful as well. The steering is quick but it also feels artificial with little to no connection to the road. It has better acceleration than the Sentinel XS. The Schwartzer is also capable of performing drifts around sharp corners without the risk of a spinout if at the hands of an exceptionally skilled driver.
In the original version, the vehicle shares its engine sound with the Stretch, Super Diamond and Elegy RH8. However, in the enhanced version, the vehicle has a unique V8 sound that is richer and revs up to 7000 RPM. This engine sound is completely unique to this vehicle.
GTA V Overview
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Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
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Fuel Tank Size (litres) |
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| N/A | 91 / 147 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1400 / 3086 | 65 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.5L Supercharged V12 (Badging) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7.8 Seconds | 95 / 152 | 5 | FR V8 (Cover) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications
Grand Theft Auto V
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $325 | $650 | ||
| 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 | Stock Brakes | $325 | $650 | ||
| Street Brakes | $6,500 | $13,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $8,775 | $17,550 | |||
| Race Brakes | $11,375 | $22,750 | |||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $750 | $1,500 | ||
| Euro Bumper | $1,250 | $2,500 | |||
| Exposed Intercooler | $1,650 | $3,300 | |||
| Custom Splitter & Intercooler | $1,950 | $3,900 | |||
| Stock Rear Bumper | $750 | $1,500 | |||
| Carbon Rear Diffuser | $1,250 | $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 | |||
| Exhausts | Stock Exhaust | $130 | $260 | ||
| Dual Exit Exhaust | $375 | $750 | |||
| Dual Titanium Exhaust | $899 | $1,800 | |||
| Oval Exhaust | $1,499 | $3,000 | |||
| Race Exhaust | $4,770 | $9,550 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Grilles | Stock Grille | $100 | $200 | ||
| Big Badge Grille | $375 | $750 | |||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $450 | $900 | ||
| Carbon Hood | $850 | $1,700 | |||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $200 | $400 | |
| Xenon Lights | $1,000 | $5,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $10,000 | |||
| 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: Los Santos Customs/Respray Colors | - | - | ||
| Roll Cages | No Roll Cage | $350 | $700 | ||
| Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade | $550 | $1,100 | |||
| Roofs | Stock Roof | $100 | $200 | ||
| Carbon Roof | $350 | $700 | |||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $8,000 | ||
| Skirts | Stock Skirts | $1,250 | $2,500 | ||
| Custom Skirts 1 | $1,500 | $3,000 | |||
| Custom Skirts 2 | $2,000 | $4,000 | |||
| Spoilers | None | $500 | $1,000 | ||
| Ducktail Spoiler | $750 | $1,500 | |||
| High Level Spoiler | $950 | $1,900 | |||
| Carbon Wing | $1,300 | $2,600 | |||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $100 | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $500 | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $1,000 | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $1,700 | $3,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $325 | $650 | ||
| Street Transmission | $9,587 | $19,175 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $10,562 | $21,125 | |||
| Race Transmission | $13,000 | $26,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $1,625 | $3,250 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $8,125 | $42,500 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Wheels | - | - | ||
| Windows | None | $100 | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 | |||
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Locations
Grand Theft Auto V
- Can be bought for $80,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
- Occasionally parked around Downtown Los Santos before it turns dark.
- Parked outside of the La Spada restaurant on Aguja Street and Goma Street in La Puerta.
- Spawns around Vespucci Beach.
Rewards
Grand Theft Auto Online
- The Schwartzer sells for $8,000 at Los Santos Customs.
Trivia
- The car's name is a wordplay using the adjective for "black" in German (Schwarz), being a clear reference to Mercedes-Benz and their Black Series models, more specifically the 2012 C63 AMG Coupé Black Series.
- The default radio stations of the car are Space 103.2 and The Lowdown 91.1.
- In the original version, when seen from a distance, the Schwartzer seems to have the Schafter's front bumper and grille. This is probably the result of the copied LOD model from the Schafter.
- The Schafter's grille can be put back on in Los Santos Customs, by using the grille option "Big Badge". This option is also available on other Benefactor models, including the Serrano.
