- "For a wide-eyed junior exec in the late 90s nothing said "I can almost afford to buy European" like the Karin Sultan. These days you're an angry middle aged, pre-diabetic, wannabe rally driver, but the Sultan is still your best friend: with your money and our expertise, this could become the high-octane racer you dreamed of as a teenager and still have no idea how to drive. Eligible for customization at Benny's Original Motor Works."
- ―Benny's Original Motor Works description.
The Sultan is a four-door sports sedan in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is manufactured by Karin in the HD Universe.
The Sultan was also supposed to appear in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, but it was cut for unknown reasons.
Design
3D Universe
The Sultan is based on the 1990's GC Subaru Impreza WRX/1992-1994 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo I with Peugeot 405 headlights.
Grand Theft Auto IV
Now manufactured by Karin (the GTA version of Toyota, Lexus and Honda in particular), the Grand Theft Auto IV Sultan draws upon the Japanese import styling of the previous Sultan. Its general body shape is partly based on the first-generation Lexus IS (Toyota Altezza), but its prevalence of sharper characteristics lends it a much more striking form. Certain elements such as the rear lamp units are inspired by the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V. Other elements (such as the bonnet and spoiler of the Korean Mob variant) bear resemblance to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI. Interestingly, ordinary Sultans come with blued exhaust tips, similar to the titanium tips on the Futo GT. In GTA IV, the Sultan has the most variety in spawning colors. The GTA IV Sultan is equipped with a GPS system with a male voice, but only if the player leaves the "selected cars" (default) option in the audio menu.
Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars
The Sultan's body is resembled as a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII. Compared to other GTA games, the Sultan carries the Sultan RS's speed, and spoiler from GTA IV. The Sultan can be found at Francis International Airport to be hotwired before driving the car. It can also be found in The Meat Quarter and Meadows Park also. Compared to other sedans, the Sultan is the fastest sedan driven.
Grand Theft Auto V
The Sultan reappears in GTA V, mostly unchanged in terms of appearance. The only difference is that it now features black wheels by default, as well as the reformed engine sound. The popular Sultan RS model from GTA IV can be created by taking it to Benny's Original Motor Works and upgrading it (enhanced version only).
Current Design Gallery
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Performance
3D Universe
It has a small, yet powerful turbocharged engine, and a four wheel drive drivetrain. Its performance is relatively strong in comparison with all of the sports coupés and super-cars in the game, whilst its grippy four wheel drive system makes it particularly controllable; it is less prone to spinning out than the rear wheel drive cars, making it a good car for Gymkhana or cross-country road trip. The Sultan is the fastest four-door car in the game.
Much like its real-life counterpart, the Sultan makes for an excellent offroad vehicle as well. Its low ground clearance can be an hinderance offroad, but this can be rectified by adding Hydraulics. The only drawback of the Sultan is its poor build quality. The Sultan's front or back can be deformed even in low speed collisions with other vehicles. Players favor the Sultan for drive-by attacks, due to its four seat capacity and its ability to outrun rival gang or police vehicles, as it has supreme handling. It weighs 1400 kg like some 2-door rivals.
GTA San Andreas Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) | Top Speed (mph / kmh) | Gears | Engine | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) | Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 124 / 200 | 5 | Petrol | AWD | 1400 / 3086 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | AWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto IV
The Sultan remains fast, grippy, engaging and easy to drive. Like all past Sultan models (and most Subarus) the GTA IV Sultan is AWD (40% front/ 60% rear torque distribution), providing superior traction and handling over other cars of the same class. While many similarly sized sedans offer similar straight line performance, the added stability of the Sultan allows fast cornering and easy power sliding, making it a good choice for races or getaways (and one of the best 4-door cars in the game). The soft suspension makes it roll over easily when turning. Like the Sultan RS, under-steer is a factor, but the powerful engine and quick handling make it sporty and fun to drive. Although the engine isn't the most durable, considering its speed, body deformation is average. Non-tuned Sultans come with alarms, the most popular forms being the horn and beep versions.
GTA IV Overview
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) | Top Speed (mph / kmh) | Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) | Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 90 / 145 | 5 | N/A | AWD 40% FWD 60% RWD | 1400 / 3086 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.5L Twin Turbo (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| 5.6 Seconds | N/A | 5 | F4 DOHC Inline-4 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars
The Sultan in similarity to GTA IV carries the same speed and steering, but mostly based of traits from the Sultan RS. Also compared to other sedans, the Sultan can do burnouts more easily.
Grand Theft Auto V
Returning to Grand Theft Auto V, the car remains one of the best 4-door cars in the game. It is a very good all-around car with above-average speed, acceleration, traction and handling and because of its AWD nature, the Sultan can easily surpass most off-road vehicles, especially when upgraded. The car suffers from a small amount of understeer when taking corners at high speed. Its durability is average. Braking, however, is this vehicle's weakness, taking a long time to slow or fully stop the vehicle. Additionally, the car does not handle particularly well when braking through a corner. The Sultan is an extremely close competitor to the Kuruma, being able to compete very closely with one in a race (though both are rather off the pace in the sports class as a whole).
The engine is modeled as a twin-cam inline-6 with twin turbos fitted in most variations.
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 | AWD 40% FWD 60% RWD | 1400 / 3086 | 65 |
| N/A | 160 / 257 | 5 | 3.5L Twin Turbo (Badging) | AWD | 1406 / 3100 | N/A |
| 7.8 Seconds | 95 / 153 | 5 | F4 DOHC Twin-Turbo Inline-6 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Modifications
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Being classified as a "tuner" car, the Sultan can only be modified at Wheel Arch Angels; and like all cars of its class, the range of body kits, rims and spoilers are the same, the only distinction being its three unique customized body paint schemes.
Add a photo to this galleryIt is interesting to note that while Paintjob 1 and Paintjob 3 of the customized body paint schemes are of original designs, Paintjob 2 is a blue and yellow rally-like scheme similar to that of the Subaru World Rally Team's 1993-1996 Subaru Impreza GC.
Grand Theft Auto V
| Type | Upgrade | Cost (Story) | Cost (Online) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | Armor Upgrade 20% | $1,625 | $4,500 |
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $4,062 | $7,500 | |
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $6,500 | $12,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $11,375 | $21,000 | |
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $16,250 | $30,000 | |
| Brakes | Street Brakes | $6,500 | $4,000 |
| Sport Brakes | $8,775 | $5,400 | |
| Race Brakes | $11,375 | $7,000 | |
| Bumpers | Custom Front Splitter | $500 | $1,000 |
| Custom Splitter & Intercooler | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Carbon Rear Diffuser | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $2,925 | $1,800 |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $4,062 | $2,500 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $5,850 | $3,600 | |
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $10,887 | $6,700 | |
| Exhaust | Titanium Tuner Exhaust | $375 | $750 |
| Hood | Double Vented Hood | $325 | $650 |
| Carbon Hood | $750 | $1,500 | |
| Carbon Vented Hood | $875 | $1,750 | |
| Carbon Scooped Hood | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| Lights | Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 |
| - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 |
| Full Coverage | N/A | $1,500 | |
| Respray | - | - | |
| Crew Emblem | N/A | $25,000 | |
| Roll Cage | Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade | $550 | $1,100 |
| Roof | Sunstrip | $350 | $700 |
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | $1,200 |
| Skirts | Custom Skirts | $415 | $830 |
| Spoiler | Low Level Spoiler | $275 | $550 |
| High Level Spoiler | $350 | $700 | |
| GT Wing | $525 | $1,050 | |
| 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 | $5,900 |
| Sports Transmission | $10,562 | $6,500 | |
| Race Transmission | $13,000 | $8,000 | |
| Turbo | Turbo Tuning | $8,125 | $30,000 |
| Wheels | - | - | |
| Windows | Light Smoke | $200 | $1,500 |
| Dark Smoke | $450 | $3,500 | |
| Limo | $700 | $5,000 |
Image Gallery
Grand Theft Auto V
Variants
Sultan RSHD Universe |
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 The Sultan RS in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
The Sultan RS is a rally sports variant of the Sultan, appearing in a 2-door coupe form. It appears commonly with a stripe down the side, and sports numerous rally-grade attachments. In Grand Theft Auto Online, on enhanced version consoles (Xbox One and PlayStation 4) and PC), the Sultan can be purchased for $12,000 from the Benny's Original Motor Works website and converted to the Sultan RS. |
Special Variants
Grand Theft Auto IV
- The Korean Mob Sultan TT comes with a blue paint job, a large angular rear spoiler in line with the rear lights, extra carbon fibre lips for the front bumper and side skirts, along with gold wheels and dual bonnet vent, giving the car a resemblance to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII GSR. The Korean Mob Sultan can be resprayed in any of the regular Sultan's colours, it will, however, lose its unique wheel colour.
- During Stevie's text message car thefts, he will ask Niko to steal a Sultan in Alderney. This is a unique Sultan, with black rims and a slightly more vibrant shade of blue in its paint-job.
The Ballad of Gay Tony
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, multiple variations of the Sultan will appear in Drug Wars involving the Koreans. The Sultans will have special paint schemes (including wheels) and may or may not feature a rear wing. The bonnet/ hood will be one of the two standard forms.
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Prominent Appearances in Missions
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Just Business - Sixteen Sultans appear in this mission: four as part of roadblocks, two being carried on the Packer and later destroyed with the truck's explosion, four as obstacles within the Los Santos Storm Drain and the rest used by the Russian Mafia to chase CJ and Big Smoke.
- Farewell, My Love... - The Sultan is an opponent in the race, along with an Elegy and another ZR-350.
- Test Drive - Carl and Cesar steal an Elegy and a Sultan from Otto's Autos for the wish list. They evade the cops throughout San Fierro before finally stopping at the Doherty Garage.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Spawns in the Wang Cars showroom in Downtown/King's/Doherty, (San Fierro) after completing Test Drive.
- The Sultan is usually seen being driven in San Fierro and Las Venturas, yet it is rarely seen in Los Santos.
- Spawns mostly at night around Santa Maria Beach and Richman in Los Santos
- Spawns in traffic anywhere after the "sports car traffic" cheat is activated.
- Driven by the San Fierro Triads on their turf in Chinatown and Calton Heights.
- Spawns outside of a garage opposite Wu Zi Mu's house.
Grand Theft Auto IV
- A Sultan can be found parked outside the apartment in the mission Blow Your Cover, as a getaway car.
- Spawn around Firefly Projects.
- Spawn in traffic in Multiplayer.
- Driving the following vehicles will spawn Sultans:
- Driving a Sultan around Alderney City usually spawns the Korean Mob's modified Sultans (also applies online when the Sultan is active in the spawn rota).
- Driving a Schafter around Algonquin.
- Driving a Banshee in Alderney City.
- Driving a Infernus in Middle Park East.
- Driving a Premier in Algonquin.
- Can be encountered in Most Wanted side-mission, search for Fernando Tisdel, then go to his hang-out location. He and his gang will make a run for it in a Sultan.
- Sometimes it appears in 'Stolen Vehicle' Vigilante side-missions, as the target car.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Spawns both on the road and parked in Chamberlain Hills and Little Seoul.
- Will occasionally spawn next to house at the middle of the cul-de sac in Grove Street.
- Thieves stealing your venue's money in Property Management missions often drive Sultans.
- Sometimes found driven around Sandy Shores.
- Sometimes found parked in the parking lot outside of Vanilla Unicorn.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Commonly found in Harmony.
- Also found along the highway along the top of Blaine County. Driving a sports class of vehicle (like Obey 9F, Annis Elegy RH8, etc.) will increase its spawn chance.
- Driving a Premier or Asterope seems to make the Sultan spawn much more frequently.
- Driving a Sultan spawns other Sultans around the map frequently.
- Very common in La Mesa and Strawberry.
- Occasionally found along the Senora Freeway.
- Sometimes located at Larry's RV Sales.
- Purchasable from Benny's Original Motor Works website for $12,000 (enhanced edition only).
Rewards
Grand Theft Auto IV
- After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Sultan fetching $3,500.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- The Sultan sells for $1,200 at Los Santos Customs.
Trivia
General
- The default radio stations for the Sultan are:
- GTA San Andreas: Radio Los Santos or SF-UR when entering a San Fierro Triad's Sultan.
- GTA IV: The Beat 102.7 or The Classics 104.1.
- Episodes from Liberty City: The Beat 102.7.
- GTA Chinatown Wars: Deadmau5.
- GTA V: Channel X.
- Sultan means king in Arabic, Indonesian and Malay language, and is also the term for the head of state in various countries. The Sultan is most likely named as the "king" of the sedans as it is the fastest sedan in the core games.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- There is a handling text of a cut vehicle with the name "
SUBARU" on it[1], which had a top speed of 200 km/h, an AWD drivetrain and a mass of 1400 kgs. It is possibly the Sultan, since the GTA San Andreas model is also based on a Subaru Impreza. These stats are also the same as those found on the aforementioned model.
Grand Theft Auto V
- In Grand Theft Auto V, the Sultan can be modified to look like the Sultan RS (albeit with 4 doors and missing the side skirt exhaust).
- The Sultan can also be modified to look like the Korean Mob Sultan TT from Grand Theft Auto IV.
- After starting the Sultan in GTA V, the cooling fans will start after the engine runs for about half a minute. They will stay on for a few seconds after exiting the car.
- In the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of GTA V, the player won't be able to put the camera in hood view while in a Sultan that has the carbon scooped hood modification applied.
- The Sultan's engine sound is similar to a condensed interior recordings of the BMW M3 E46's inline-6 engine.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- The Sultan and Banshee are the only cars in GTA Online to change class when upgraded at Benny's, as they change from Sports to the Super class.
See Also
- Sultan RS - Rally sports variant.
References
- ↑ Handling.cfg:
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