The Uranus is a two-door coupe which appears in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto IV and its episodes. It is manufactured by Vapid in the HD Universe.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
In GTA San Andreas, the Uranus is a tuner car resembling the Plymouth Laser, a badge engineered variant of the first generation Mitsubishi Eclipse. The Uranus features a painted B-pillar and does not have a grille or rear lip spoiler, attributes unique to the Laser and not its counterparts. The taillights are similar to those of the fifth generation Toyota Celica and Subaru SVX. The Uranus features a custom exhaust, similar to other tuner cars.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Grand Theft Auto IV iteration of the Uranus is heavily based on the third generation Ford Mustang hatchback, specifically the 1979-1986 model due to the louvered quarter windows. The headlights and front bumper lights are taken from the Ford Sierra, while the grille is similar to that of the Sierra RS Cosworth model. The LOZSPEED/Russian Mafia spoiler and body kit are also derived from the RS Cosworth. The taillights closely resemble those of the first generation Toyota MR2. The Uranus may also draw influence from the similarly styled Ford Escort EXP, as it is front-wheel-drive, while the Mustang and Sierra are both rear-wheel drive.
The Uranus features the Door Ajar Chime, which can be heard with the driver's door open in quiet areas.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
The Uranus does not appear in Grand Theft Auto V; however, its handling line can be found in the game's files, suggesting it may have been a controllable vehicle at some point during development. Additionally, wrecked versions of the vehicle can be found around San Andreas. It is unknown why the vehicle was discarded.
Current Design Gallery[]
Version History Gallery[]
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
GTA San Andreas' Uranus is regarded as an average sports coupe, with above average acceleration and very stable cornering and grip, coupled with excellent braking. However, despite the vehicle's suggestive appearance, it possesses a subpar top speed even lower than that of the Nebula or the Premier. Alongside this, given the vehicle's stiff suspensions, considerably high ground clearance, a tall body construction and shorter axle tracks, the vehicle's risk of tipping over on bumpy terrain is higher than most cars of its class. The engine sounds like the turbocharged 2.0L that is used in the real-life cars that the Uranus is based on.
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 | 112 / 180 | 5 | Petrol | RWD | 1500 / 3307 |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | N/A | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
In GTA IV, the Uranus is a decent performing car. As well as holding a reasonably high top speed, it also comes with great handling. The vehicle's top speed is reasonably high for its class, and its gear ratios are fairly low, meaning acceleration is also acceptable. The Uranus holds a front engine, front wheel drive configuration, coupled to a five-speed gearbox.
In terms of handling and steering, the vehicle fairs well. It has nimble handling with a good steering radius, and makes good work out of corners. Combined with this is its suspension, which allows the car to corner without the chance of rolling over, and losing control is fairly rare, even when considering its light weight body-style and front-wheel configuration. The vehicle's durability is average for its class. The Uranus deforms easily, but the wheels are never really effected by deformation of any area of the chassis. In fact, the only time handling is affected by deformation is when the front bumper and chassis bend downwards, causing it to get caught into the road when under braking. Braking time is also average for the vehicle, and overrunning corners doesn't usually occur when in good control.
The engine model appears to be a single-cam V8, placed in a front engine, front wheel drive layout. The engine is laid longitudinally.
GTA IV Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 81 / 130 | 4 | N/A | FWD | 1300 / 2866 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 4 | FFFFFront engine, front wheel drive SOHCSOHCSingle Overhead Camshaft V8 (In-game model) | FWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto V[]
Based on what the leftover handling data suggests, the Uranus remained similar to the GTA IV rendition, except it was slightly heavier (from 1,300 kg to 1,800 kg) and had a RWD configuration.[1]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The Uranus can only be modified in the Wheel Arch Angels garage.
Gallery[]
A Uranus on the PS2 version.
Possible combinations of modifications that can be given to Uranus' at Wheel Arch Angels.
A Uranus in Grand Theft Auto IV (Rear quarter view).
The Burberry cap inside the "LOZSPEED" Uranus.
A Uranus wreck in Grand Theft Auto V.
Variants[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- A modified version of the Uranus also appears in the game. It is usually driven by members of the Russian Mafia and appears in Hove Beach (GTA IV and The Ballad of Gay Tony only) with a custom bodykit, aftermarket exhaust, front spotlights, rear window louvers, a "whale-tail" spoiler, which closely resembles a spoiler available on the Sierra RS Cosworth, and a large windshield decal that reads "LOZSPEED". The interior of the vehicle is also modified with LOZSPEED racing seats, aluminum pedals, and white gauges with black digits. There is also a pink Burberry Baseball Cap placed behind the back seats. This modified version, however, lacks any enhanced performance over its stock counterpart.
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, the LOZSPEED Uranus can be found with a unique paint job during the Drug Wars side missions. It can be found in a few different color combinations, including, but not limited to; matte black paint and green rims, pearlescent blue paint with purple undertones and black wheels, and yellow and dark brown two-tone paint with brown wheels. This variant may also appear with a unique combination of modifications, specifically appearing with the wing and window louvers of the LOZSPEED version while not retaining the window banner or fog lamps.
- The Uranus can be found sporting the wing and rear window louvers from the LOZSPEED version. However these do not appear with the windscreen banner or the four fog lamps on the front. This configuration of Uranus can only be obtained through said side mission.
The modified "LOZSPEED" variant of the Uranus in GTA IV. (Rear quarter view).
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Zeroing In – Carl has to track down and steal a unique pink Uranus driven by a woman through western parts of San Fierro, by using the P.I.T Maneuver that he learns at Driving School.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- A Uranus can be found parked in the showroom of Wang Cars after completing Zeroing In.
- Like the Euros, Uranus can spawn (rarely) at the Los Santos International Airport.
- Commonly found around Easter Bay Airport.
- Rarely spawns outside Easter Bay.
- Rarely spawns around Las Venturas Airport.
- Spawns when the fast cars cheat is activated.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Spawns around Hove Beach, Broker.
- The modified variant can be found driven by members of the Russian Mafia (GTA IV and The Ballad of Gay Tony only).
- Spawns around Northwood, Middle Park, North Holland and East Holland, Algonquin.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- After completing Stevie's text message car thefts, the Uranus may be sold in his garage for $1,500.
Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The Russian Mafia variant has a visual glitch where the exhaust pipe is on the opposite side of the car, causing exhaust fumes to come out of the other side.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Uranus plays K-DST.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Uranus uses the "Love (RnB, Soul, Pop)" group which plays The Vibe 98.8.
- In Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Uranus uses the "Love (RnB, Soul, Pop)" group which plays Vice City FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Uranus uses the "Love (RnB, Soul, Pop)" group which can play:
Specifications[]
Model[]
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA San Andreas | uranus
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uranus
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URANUS
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URANUS
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Uranus | N/A |
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| GTA IV | uranus
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uranus
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URANUS
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URANUS
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Uranus | |
Traffic Default Colors[]
| GTA San Andreas | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | TertiaryTertiaryTertiary color (3) | QuaternaryQuaternaryQuaternary color (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Lt.Sapphire Blue Poly | 1 White | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 116 Med.Sapphire Blue Firemist | 1 White | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 117 Med.Garnet Red Poly | 1 White | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 24 Steel Gray Poly | 1 White | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 30 Mellow Burgundy | 1 White | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 35 Anthracite Gray Poly | 1 White | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 36 Black Poly | 1 White | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 40 Biston Brown Poly | 1 White | 0 Black | 0 Black |
| GTA IV | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | PearlescentPearlescentPearlescent color (3) | TertiaryTertiaryTertiary color (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Ascot Gray | 1 Black Poly | 13 Ascot Gray | 0 Black | |
| 0 Black | 133 Very White | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 72 Medium Regatta Blue Poly | 133 Very White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 54 Petrol Blue Green Poly | 133 Very White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 55 Hoods | 133 Very White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 58 Rio Red | 133 Very White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 65 Jasper Green Poly | 133 Very White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 72 Medium Regatta Blue Poly | 133 Very White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 75 Bright Blue Poly | 133 Very White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 84 Blue | 133 Very White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 90 Race Yellow Solid | 112 White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 119 Light Driftwood Poly | 112 White | 1 Black Poly | 0 Black | |
| 2 Concord Blue Poly | 133 Very White | 63 Striking Blue | 0 Black | |
| 21 Steel Gray Poly | 133 Very White | 72 Medium Regatta Blue Poly | 0 Black | |
| 22 Slate Gray | 133 Very White | 72 Medium Regatta Blue Poly | 0 Black | |
| 13 Ascot Gray | 133 Very White | 91 Pastel Alabaster | 0 Black | |
| 19 Medium Gray Poly | 133 Very White | 93 Flax | 0 Black |
Trivia[]
General[]
- Uranus is the seventh planet in the Solar System. It is pronounced, "you-ran-us". However, people tend to mispronounce it or to jokingly use the word as a crude reference to the term "your anus". Considering Rockstar Games' long history of crude references, "your anus" is likely to be the intended pronunciation. It is also pronounced this way by the police dispatch in GTA IV.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- If the Uranus' rear is damaged, and the tail lights are active, a red light can be seen inside the car. It is seen better when viewed from a rear-top angle. However, it will not always happen.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The Burberry cap in the back of the car is a direct reference to UK chav culture.
See Also[]
- Dominator FX – Another Vapid car taking inspiration from a third generation Ford Mustang.
- Uranus LozSpeed – Spiritual successor taking inspiration from a Ford Sierra RS Cosworth.
References[]
- ↑ Handling.meta:
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