The Vincent is a 4-door car featured in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto IV. It is manufactured by Maibatsu in the HD Universe.
Influence[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
The Vincent in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a semi-luxury mid sized sedan which resembles a 1989–1994 BMW 5 Series (E34) (similar to the Sentinel), with some influences from Mercedes-Benz W201 due to its boxier profile, and a wide front grille. The rear end of the car resembles a 1984-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, but with bigger taillights.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
For Grand Theft Auto IV, the Vincent largely resembles a 1999–2003 Mitsubishi Galant, with the nose being a prominent resemblance, while the rear of the car may be influenced by the BMW 8 Series.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
This rendition of the Vincent is somewhat reminiscent of the GTA San Andreas Sentinel, particularly the areas surrounding the headlamps/corner lamps.
The Vincent 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.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
Acceleration and speed are acceptable, but unimpressive. The throaty engine sounds like a V6 and delivers sufficient torque, however, it understeers at higher speeds due to its front-wheel drive drivetrain. Handling could do better, and the Vincent suffers from slight understeer, but the brakes are very good. The overall performance of the car is inferior to that of the Sentinel, which is also based on another BMW model. However, the Vincent is relatively well-constructed, enabling it to withstand a fair amount of damage.
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 | FWD | 1800 / 3968 |
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | FWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
Acceleration and top speed of 170 km/h(105 mph) are acceptable but unimpressive, in line with the "everyday sedan" design of the Vincent. Gone is the FWD layout, in favor of a 40% Rear, 60% Front 4WD layout, coupled to a much more effective 5-speed gearbox. While the Vincent is handsome and has the potential to be quick, its usefulness is severely undermined by its poor brakes—stopping distances from top speed are roughly 1-1.5 city blocks, putting the Vincent's brakes among the least powerful in the game. Although it is equipped with Maibatsu's unique "sort-of-anti-lock" braking system, there is simply too much front wheel lockup, which, combined with the heaviness of the chassis, causes enormous understeer. Handling, however, has been upgraded in this rendition of the Vincent, feeling firm and gripping the road. Body roll is minimal, and, thanks to its 4WD drivetrain, the Vincent feels much more confident in the turns at conventional speeds (at high speeds it feels wayward and will almost always fishtail) and can powerslide well. Crash deformation is acceptable, and build quality seems to be on-par with the median of the class; in all, the Vincent is a good car for cruising at low speed, or for thrilling, dangerous driving at top speed, making it a perfect addition to a parking space. It is one of the most well rounded vehicles in the game, but not the best. It has the same engine sound as the Albany Primo.
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 | 5 | N/A | AWD 40% FWD 60% RWD |
1550 / 3417 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 16 valves (Badging) | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | F4 DOHC Inline-4 (In-game model) | AWD | Cannot be observed |
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The car can only be modified in a TransFender garage.
| Type | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $ 150 |
| Hood | Champ Scoop | $ 100 |
| Vents | Oval Hood Vent | $ 150 |
| Square Hood Vent | $ 100 | |
| Exhausts | Large Exhaust | $ 250 |
| Twin Exhaust | $ 300 | |
| Upswept Exhaust | $ 400 | |
| Lights | Square Fog Lamp | $ 50 |
| Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $ 200 |
| 5x Nitrous | $ 500 | |
| 10x Nitrous | $ 1000 | |
| Roof | Roof Scoop | $ 80 |
| Spoilers | Win | $ 550 |
| Fury | $ 350 | |
| Side skirts | Side Skirt | $ 500 |
| Wheels | Import | $ 820 |
| Atomic | $ 770 | |
| Ahab | $ 1000 | |
| Virtual | $ 620 | |
| Access | $ 1140 | |
| Off Road Wheel | $ 1000 | |
| Mega | $ 1030 | |
| Grove | $ 1230 | |
| Twist | $ 1200 | |
| Wires | $ 1560 | |
| Car Stereo | Bass Boost | $ 100 |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulics | $ 1500 |
Gallery[]
Design[]
Version History Gallery[]
Images[]
Variants[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Mafia hitmen will be sent to kill Carl Johnson if he has gambling debts and is in Las Venturas. The Vincents they drive have unique dark grayish-blue colors.
- A black Vincent is available for the player to use to pick Sweet Johnson up in the mission Home Coming. This Vincent can be obtained by killing Sweet and storing it in the garage. Note: completing the mission will remove this vehicle. If the player ends the mission while sitting inside this vehicle, he will be wasted as the vehicle is removed while Carl is inside.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- There are two variants of the Vincent in GTA IV: the standard model, and the LX2007 model, a sportier version that features a small spoiler and a rear badging reading LX2007. There is no performance difference between the two models, the changes being purely cosmetic.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Home Coming - CJ can drive Sweet back to the Grove in a unique black Vincent that is parked at the crib.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- A Vincent is used as part of Gracie Ancelotti's kidnap. In She's a Keeper, it is used to retrieve her into a hideout and in Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, it is used again to take her to the meeting point in Charge Island, in exchange for the Diamonds.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The Vincent is usually found in San Fierro, mostly around the business centers.
- Frequently found in Los Santos and Las Venturas.
- Parked in the front of the Supa Save! in Juniper Hill, San Fierro (randomly).
- It may also be found parked at the Burger Shot that OG Loc works at in Marina, Los Santos.
- Occasionally spawns parked at Madd Dogg's Crib.
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- In GTA IV, the Vincent can be found in Bohan and more frequently in Northwood.
- Spawns in multiplayer in GTA IV.
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The Vincent can be sold to Stevie for $2,000, upon completion of his 30 Car Theft Requests.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Vincent plays Playback FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Vincent 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 Vincent 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 Vincent uses the "Love (RnB, Soul, Pop)" group which can play:
Trivia[]
General[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, a billboard advertisement for the Vincent can be found at the auto merchant in BOABO, although the car does not actually appear in-game.
- The same case applies to Grand Theft Auto V, where a sign for "Ronnie's Luxury Car Wash" depicts the same Vincent from the GTA IV billboards, even though the car itself does not appear.
Grand Theft Auto IV & episodes[]
- In Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, the Vincent has a unique dark green color. However, in Ladies Half Price, the Vincent is black.
- In She's a Keeper, during the cutscene when Gracie is put into the car, it can be noticed that the Vincent has a trunk opening system that is operated with a button inside the vehicle. This feature is not available during normal gameplay.