The Tornado is a vintage two-door coupe/hardtop convertible featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. It is manufactured by Declasse in the HD Universe.
Influence[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Tornado assumes the design of a 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air, with the front fascia and other elements taken from the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
In Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, the Tornado flips the design seen in San Andreas, with the car being predominantly based on the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, with the front fascia resembling that of the 1958 Chevrolet Bel Air. The front bumper is directly borrowed from the 1957 Cadillac models, while the tail light design, similar to the Peyote, takes cues from the 1960 Cadillac models. The headlights are shaped similarly to the ones found on the 1957–1958 Chrysler models, but with additional support mounts derived from either the 1957 Bel Air or the Edsel Pacer. The side trim appears to be a combination of the 1957 Bel Air, 1958 Chrysler New Yorker, and 1958 Chrysler Windsor. It is possible that the trim also draws inspiration from the 1958 Pontiac models and the 1959 Mercury models.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
The Tornado has its distinctive front end, chromed lines on the sides and a large trunk on the rear, along with grille details, circular mirrors and circular lights. The car may spawn in a variety of primary body colors, with a secondary color applied on the interior (usually set to shades of white/grey). It uses small-size wheels with centercaps.
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Tornado remains similar in design and features to its previous iteration, but makes use of a trapezium-shaped mesh grille/intake, turn signals on the bumper edges and black details on the middle. Two chrome strips are seen on the front quarters, above the bumper, while dual circular headlights are seen on the upper edges. The front of the hood bears a chrome detail and lettering displaying the manufacturer name.
The sides of the car remain identical in shape and features from its previous iteration, but makes use of an additional chrome trim at the bottom, and what appears to be additional trimming on the rear fenders, surrounding a set of black strips with the car's name displayed in gold. The cabin area retains the same window layout, but the A-pillars are more vertical and the rear-quarter windows are more rounded on the rear side.
The rear of the car assumes an even larger trunk between the outer rear wings, again featuring the same details as on the hood. The back of the wings and the rear bumper are finished in chrome, with the outer edges holding circular tail lights in a vertical positioning.
The car uses the same wheel design as the Manana, being the "Flare" lowrider rims also available at Los Santos Customs.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Having only two doors, the Tornado is only designed to carry two occupants. The car does make up for this with its above average top speed and acceleration, as well as its generally stable cornering (even with its long wheelbase that is supposed to hamper the car's maneuverability). Braking, however, is not so great. The Tornado is also quite durable and can take a good bit of road damage/gunfire before exploding. Although it does not appear to have a visible fuel cap, it will explode when the license plate is shot.
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 | 99 / 160 | 4 | Petrol | RWD | 1700 / 3748 |
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
The Tornado is again quite durable and handles relatively similar to its SA counterpart. One disadvantage of this car is that it performs horrible while driving up hills. It again does not have a visible fuel cap, but it will explode if the front engine is shot enough or if its hit from a high enough impact (rolling down a steep hill and directly hitting the ground with sensitive spots may result in an instant explosion).
The engine is modeled after a V8 with single-overhead camshafts and a large cylindrical air filter. It is coupled to a 4-speed gearbox in a front engine, rear wheel drive layout. The engine sound is relatively low-revving and rather noisy.
GTA V and GTA Online 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 | 81 / 130 | 4 | N/A | RWD | 2100 / 4630 | 65 |
| N/A | 130 / 209 | 4 | N/A | RWD | 2100 / 4630 | N/A |
| 12.3 Seconds | 90 / 144 | 4 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Variants[]
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 The cabrio Tornado in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Tornado (cabrio) | A soft-top convertible variant of the Tornado appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. | |
 The beater Tornado in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Tornado (beater) | A beater variant of the Tornado appearing in GTA V and GTA Online. | |
 The Mariachi Tornado in Grand Theft Auto V. |
Tornado (Mariachi) | A Mariachi variant of the Tornado appearing in GTA V and GTA Online. | |
 The Tornado Rat Rod in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Tornado Rat Rod | A Rat Rod variant of the beater Tornado. | Added in the Bikers update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
 The Tornado Custom in Grand Theft Auto Online. |
Tornado Custom | A heavily customizable lowrider variant of the cabrio Tornado. | Added in the Lowriders: Custom Classics update for Grand Theft Auto Online. |
| Special variants | |||
 The MONIED Tornado in Grand Theft Auto V. |
MONIED Tornado | A black variant with a unique plate (reading "MONIED") appears in GTA V. It is owned by Devin Weston and driven by Trevor in The Third Way. It can be obtained by driving to any Los Santos Customs or Beeker's Garage and modifying the car before finishing the mission. After completing the mission, the player can retrieve the vehicle at the LSPD Auto Impound. This does not work on mission replay. | |
NPC-Modified Variants[]
Lowriders Modded[]
Pre-modified variants of the Tornado can be seen in in certain locations randomly, particularly at two locations in Cypress Flats.
| File | Color Set | Window Tint? | Livery? | Mod Kit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LOWRIDERS_MODDED |
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Limo | No |
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Gang Variants[]
It can be noted that the gang variants use the same modkits as the regular "civilian" modded counterparts, but with different colours.
| File | Color Set | Window Tint? | Livery? | Mod Kit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWRIDERS_MODDED_BALLAS |
|
Limo | No |
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| File | Color Set | Window Tint? | Livery? | Mod Kit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOWRIDERS_MODDED_FAMILY |
|
Limo | No |
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| File | Color Set | Window Tint? | Livery? | Mod Kit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LOWRIDERS_MODDED_VAGOS |
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Limo | No |
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Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Upgrades are available in the Loco Low Co. garage in Willowfield, Los Santos:
| Type | Upgrades | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Paint Jobs | Paintjob 1 | $ 500 |
| Paintjob 2 | $ 500 | |
| Paintjob 3 | $ 500 | |
| Colors | Car Color 1 | $ 150 |
| Car Color 2 | $ 150 | |
| Exhausts | Chromer Exhaust | $ 1000 |
| Slamin Exhaust | $ 1500 | |
| Front Bumper | Chromer Bumper | $ 1040 |
| Slamin Bumper | $ 1200 | |
| Rear Bumper | Chromer Bumper | $ 940 |
| Slamin Bumper | $ 1100 | |
| Side Skirts | Chrome Strips | $ 800 |
| Wheels | Classic | $ 1620 |
| Dollar | $ 1560 | |
| Twist | $ 1200 | |
| Wires | $ 1560 | |
| Trance | $ 1350 | |
| Cutter | $ 1030 | |
| Rimshine | $ 980 | |
| Virtual | $ 620 | |
| Access | $ 1140 | |
| Car Stereo | Bass Boost | $ 100 |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulics | $ 1500 |
| Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $ 200 |
| 5x Nitrous | $ 500 | |
| 10x Nitrous | $ 1000 |
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade: Benny's Original Motor WorksB | Tornado Custom | N/A | $375,000 |  | |
| 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 Front Bumper 1 | $500 | $1,000 |   | ||
| Custom Front Bumper 2 | $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 |   | |
| Short Exhaust | $375 | $750 |   | ||
| Side Exit Exhaust | $899 | $1,800 |   | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Fenders | Stock Fenders | $150 | $300 |   | |
| Fender Skirts Body Color | $450 | $900 |   | ||
| Fender Skirts Chrome | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Fender & Chrome Detail | $850 | $1,700 |   | ||
| Fender Skirts & Chrome Detail | $950 | $2,000 |   | ||
| No Ornaments | $150 | $300 |   | ||
| Fender Ornaments | $450 | $900 |   | ||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $150 | $300 |   | |
| Classic Hood | $325 | $650 |   | ||
| Triple Intake Bug Catcher | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Single Intake Bug Catcher | $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 | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | $2,000 | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | $3,750 | |||
| 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 | $3,000 | ||
| 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[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- It spawns more often when the beater/junk car traffic cheat is activated.
- It mostly spawns around Los Santos Vagos turfs in Las Colinas, Los Flores, East Los Santos and East Beach. After having acquired all their turfs, the car cannot be obtained without cheating anymore.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- It can sometimes be found driven around Rockford Hills near Michael's House.
- It can be found at the Domestic Japanese European Garage, south from nearby Vinewood Police Station, central Vinewood on Elgin Avenue in Hawick.
- Modified yellow variants are driven by the Vagos in Rancho, and can be found parked in the parking lot at Rancho Projects.
- Modified purple variants can sometimes be seen driven on the Grove Street cul-de-sac by a Ballas gang member.
- They can also sometimes be parked in the same area.
- Modified green variants can be found on Forum Drive, parked, or being driven. Franklin can steal them and not get shot at as opposed to if the player tried to take a Ballas or Vagos variant. This is an easy way to get the Tornado for Delivering the Truth.
- It sometimes can be found parked at Rogers Salvage and Scrap in La Puerta.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- It can be purchased from Benny's Original Motor Works for $30,000 (enhanced version only).
- It has a fixed spawn point located directly outside of The Freakshop. Both the hardtop and convertible may spawn there.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- End of the Line - A total of six Tornadoes are used by the Los Santos Vagos gang members during the final chase, with four of them giving chase to the player.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Appears in The Third Way, where Trevor Philips kidnaps Devin Weston using Weston's own Tornado and transports him to the countryside, where it is pushed off a cliff and destroyed.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Can appear in the Undisclosed Cargo Casino Work as the vehicle that needs to be disposed of.[vague]
- Tow Truck Service - This vehicle may be randomly selected to be stolen and delivered to the player's Salvage Yard to be disassembled for parts.[vague]
Notable Owners[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- In GTA Online (on the original PS3 and XB360 versions) the convertible gang variants of the Tornado are the second most valuable vehicles that can be stolen and sold to Los Santos Customs, netting the player $12,575 in mint condition. In the Enhanced Version, they only rank 10th most valuable. The hardtop variants only pay out $8,050.
- After the Heists update, the convertible gang Tornado sold for $43,305 in mint condition; however, this was later patched after the 1.22 update.
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto V and Online[]
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Tornado plays Radio Los Santos.
- In Grand Theft Auto V and Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Tornado uses the "Jazz" group which plays WorldWide FM.
Trivia[]
General[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The Tornado is the only lowrider capable of dragging. Dropping its rear end on the ground produces a continuous stream of sparks like a minitruck. This trick can be executed through the aid of hydraulics by nose up with right analog stick (PS2). The scraping can be done by pressing the Num 8 or
buttons, then the Num 2 button (PC). - The car serves as one of several gang vehicles of the Los Santos Vagos. When all Vagos' turf has been acquired, the Tornado becomes extremely rare, if not impossible to find on the streets.
- The Tornado was meant to spawn regularly in the average car group, as shown in the
cargrp.datfile; however, a single car group can only read up the first 23 vehicles listed in said group – the Tornado is listed after the 23rd position, thus making the car be ignored by the file and never spawning it on the streets. The Euros and the Phoenix suffer from the same technical error.
- The Tornado was meant to spawn regularly in the average car group, as shown in the
- A glitch in the mobile port of the game has the interior of the Tornado sometimes being invisible before entering it. This glitch can be fixed by placing the camera position to the back.
- Strangely enough, according to code in the game files that is normally unused, the Tornado is capable of firing rockets and machine guns, much like the Hydra and the Hunter, respectively. In order to be able to use this ability of the Tornado, the car must either be defined as a plane, or the code that controls the usage of the weaponry must no longer be restricted exclusively to helicopters and/or planes. It is possible that at some point during the development of the game, the Tornado was actually a fighter jet (probably inspired by the Panavia Tornado), but the code for its weaponry was not removed from the game files properly.[2]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- A Tornado-like vehicle can be seen in a picture in the back room of The Triangle Club in the borough of Bohan.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- The Tornado is one of the vehicles that the Epsilon Program request Michael De Santa acquire for them ("Assuming the Truth").
- When applied with proper modifications, the Tornado can resemble Christine, the demonic possessed car from the eponymous horror film.
- Due to the Tornado's age, it is able to spawn with all four civilian license plates.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The vehicle's Rockstar Games Social Club listing incorrectly marks the vehicle as not available for purchase.
See Also[]
- Tornado (cabrio) - Convertible variant appearing in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
- Tornado (beater) - Beater variant appearing in GTA V and GTA Online.
- Tornado (Mariachi) - Mariachi variant appearing in GTA V and GTA Online.
- Tornado Custom - Custom lowrider variant.
- Tornado Rat Rod - Hotrod variant.
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