The Virgo is a two-door muscle car featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 update. It is manufactured by Albany in the HD Universe.
Design
3D Universe
The Virgo is depicted as a luxury two-door American coupe, resembling a 1977–1979 Mercury Cougar, combined with a 1977-1979 Lincoln Continental Mark V, the front of the Virgo is also similar to the front of the 1981–1989 Lincoln Town Car. The side windows, front end and bulge on the trunk resemble the Cougar; the taillights resemble those of the Continental Mark V, albeit with some lights missing.
Between Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Virgo remained largely the same, depicted with a bulky front bumper with overriders, square-shaped grille and headlamps, and an elevated central section of the hood. The sides are depicted with a silver trim passing through the whole lenght of the car, with curved trim over the wheel arches. The rear is distinctively slanted and features vertical tail lights, horizontal strips, a bulged trunk and another bumper with overriders, with two exhaust pipes located below. The Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas rendition seems to have a more visible trim on the cabin and on the rear end, and the tail lights omit the reverse lights as well.
In terms of color choices, the Virgo may come with primary body colors with a variety of secondary colors applied on the vinyl landau, including black, brown, cream, white, or in GTA Vice City Stories' case, the same matching color as the body's.
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online
The Virgo was added to Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online as part of the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 update, and takes a different approach to the 3D Universe model. Manufactured by Albany, the vehicle's general body style is inspired by the eight generation Cadillac Eldorado, with the front grille and headlights resembling a 1967 Chrysler Newport and the rear resembling a 1968 Newport, with available modifications adding a very pronounced rear mounted spare tire and rear wheel arch covers and some design cues from early 1970s Cadillac Eldorado models. The Virgo happens to resemble the Esperanto from the 3D Universe GTA games.
The Virgo assumes a similar build to that of its previous iterations, but several changes were made. The bumper is more inset with the front while featuring protruding edges, although it has a pointy center and rectangular open sections beside the license plate. The grille is narrower in design and spans most of the car's width, while featuring a silver/chrome trim, a central separation and a meshed appearance. The headlights also retain the same layout from the 3D Universe iterations, albeit with a circular design. The hood is mostly similar to its predecessors, but the bulge extends toward each corner of the windshield and features the corresponding manufacturer badge on the front.
The sides of the car feature flared arches with chrome trim around them, along with narrow upper surfaces on the front leading to the doors, and elevated sections starting right after the aforementioned doors. The greenhouse area makes use of chrome trimmings around the windows and circular rear-view mirrors. The cabin is also of a single construction and features small rear-quarter windows.
The rear area uses a more simplistic trunk and retains the slanted design, although the rear end features a silver/chrome surrounding trim with a set of four rectangular tail lights, as well as small badges over the surrounding trim. The rear also has a bumper with protruding edges and a single exhaust pipe on the driver side. It shares the interior with various muscle cars such as the Buccaneer and the Dominator.
The Virgo is only painted with a single color, which also affects the interior stitching. The stock rims are unique, consisting of a flat dish with seven rectangular open sections around the center.
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Performance
3D Universe
The Virgo possesses generally average performance credentials, with moderate acceleration, responsive steering, and a mediocre top speed. Its weight and crash endurance are unremarkable.
3D Universe 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 Grand Theft Auto Online
The Virgo has improved speed and handling compared to its Classic counterpart, although its performance is rather lacking in its class. The engine feels large and powerful, but is held back by the very heavy body. While a fair bit slower than other muscle cars, the Virgo does not produce understeer when tackling sharp corners and can be easily recovered when it begins to drift. The same heavy steel construction that slows it down gives it excellent durability, and the braking power is good for an old, heavy muscle car. Despite the website description saying it has the handling of "a shipping container on shopping car wheels", the Virgo has very good, if not one of the best, handling profiles for the muscle class.
The Virgo can be heard with a loud rattling soundsimilar to the Rat-Truck, notable at high speed. It sounds to be a problem with the mesh on manual gearboxes, where the mesh gears are not lining up correctly, a common problem on late 60's and early 70's cars with manual transmission.
The Virgo is stated to be powered by a 327cui (5.3 liter) V8 capable of pushing 360HP. The engine sticks true to its stated configuration, sporting a V8 engine coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a front engine, rear wheel drive configuration. Said website also claims it has rather low acceleration - 0-60 mph in 9.9 seconds, and a top speed of 125 mph. The first person speedometers seem so to surpass these statements, with a faster acceleration rate of 6.5 seconds and a top speed of around 95 mph. If the turbo upgrade is installed on the Virgo, it will feature a unique turbocharger sound.
GTA V/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 | 83 / 134 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2200 / 4850 | 65 |
| 9.9 Seconds | 125 / 201 | N/A | 327cui (5.3L) V8 360HP (Website) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6.5 Seconds | 95 / 152 | 5 | FR SOHC V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
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Speed | 75.11718% | ||||
| Acceleration | 70% | |||||
| Braking | 26.666668% | |||||
| Traction | 77.575752% | |||||
Modifications
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- The Virgo can only be modified in a TransFender garage.
| Type | Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Color | Car Color 1 (64 different colors) | $150 |
| Car Color 2 (64 different colors) | $150 | |
| Vents | Oval Hood Vent | $150 |
| Square Hood Vent | $100 | |
| Exhausts | Large Exhaust | $250 |
| Medium Exhaust | $200 | |
| Twin Exhaust | $300 | |
| Upswept Exhaust | $400 | |
| Nitro | 2x Nitrous | $200 |
| 5x Nitrous | $500 | |
| 10x Nitrous | $1,000 | |
| Spoilers | Champ | $400 |
| Fury | $350 | |
| Alpha | $250 | |
| Side skirts | Side Skirt | $500 |
| Wheels | Import | $820 |
| Atomic | $770 | |
| Ahab | $1,000 | |
| Virtual | $620 | |
| Access | $1,140 | |
| Off Road Wheel | $1,000 | |
| Mega | $1,030 | |
| Grove | $1,230 | |
| Twist | $1,200 | |
| Wires | $1,560 | |
| Car Stereo | Bass Boost | $100 |
| Hydraulics | Hydraulics | $1,500 |
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online
| Category | Modification | Cost (GTA V) | Cost (GTA Online) | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor | No Armor | $100 | $1,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $500 | $7,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $1,250 | $12,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $2,000 | $20,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $3,500 | $35,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $5,000 | $50,000 | |||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $100 | $1,000 | ||
| Street Brakes | $2,000 | $20,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $2,700 | $27,000 | |||
| Race Brakes | $3,500 | $35,000 | |||
| Bodywork | Stock Bodywork | $350 | $700 |   | |
| Fender Skirts | $550 | $1,100 |   | ||
| Antennas | $675 | $1,350 |   | ||
| Fender Skirts & Antennas | $750 | $1,500 |   | ||
| Bumpers | Stock Front Bumper | $250 | $2,200 |   | |
| Custom Front Bumper | $500 | $4,600 |   | ||
| Stock Rear Bumper | $250 | $2,200 |   | ||
| Bumper Mounted Spare Wheel | $500 | $4,600 |   | ||
| 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 |   | |
| Chrome Tip Exhaust | $375 | $750 |   | ||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | N/A | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | N/A | $7,500 | |||
| Fenders | Stock Fenders | $150 | $300 |   | |
| Curb Feelers | $450 | $900 |   | ||
| Grilles | Stock Grille | $100 | $200 |   | |
| Chrome Grille | $375 | $750 |   | ||
| Hoods | Stock Hood | $150 | $1,600 |   | |
| Single Intake Bug Catcher | $325 | $3,000 |   | ||
| Triple Intake Bug Catcher | $750 | $5,000 |   | ||
| Horns | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Horns | - | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $100 | $200 | |
| Xenon Lights | $300 | $3,000 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Los Santos Customs/Lights | - | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | N/A | Too Hot | ||
| Full Coverage | N/A | Too Hot | |||
| 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 | - | - | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | N/A | Too Hot | ||
| 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 | $100 | $200 | ||
| Street Transmission | $2,950 | $5,900 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $3,250 | $6,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $4,000 | $8,000 | |||
| Turbo | No Turbo | $500 | $1,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $2,500 | $30,000 | |||
| 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 | |||
Image Gallery
Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online
Prominent Appearances in Missions
Grand Theft Auto Vice City
- Sunshine Autos Import Garage - The Virgo is one of the 24 vehicles wanted by Sunshine Autos for its import garage. Placed on the second list.
Locations
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Downtown.
- Prawn Island.
- Near North Point Mall.
- Vice Point.
The vehicle is very rare to find, it's maybe seen in the parking lot in Downtown. It is advisable to drive around in a lower-end car to increase the chances of the car spawning.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Sometimes found around east areas of Los Santos.
- Usually spawns in Doherty and Garcia when driving a low class car.
- Spawn more often once the Beater/Junk Car traffic cheat has been activated.
- Occasionally found around Rockshore West, Las Venturas.
- Found in Ganton, Los Santos.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
- On a driveway in a housing complex just south from the Washington Mall construction site, Ocean Beach.
- In a parking lot near the east entrance of Escobar International Airport.
Grand Theft Auto V
- Original version
- Available in the three protagonists' garages.
- Enhanced verison
- Available at Legendary Motorsport for $195,000.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- Available at Legendary Motorsport for $195,000.
Trivia
General
- The default radio stations for the Virgo are:
- GTA: San Andreas: Bounce FM.
- GTA: Vice City Stories: Paradise FM.
- GTA V & GTA Online: Blue Ark.
- The Virgo cameos in a picture from Starkweather's mansion in Manhunt. Several safehouses in GTA San Andreas have the same picture hanging on the wall (the picture was originally a beta screenshot for GTA Vice City).
- The above mentioned beta model for GTA Vice City was called the "Cougar", further indicating that the vehicle was based on a Mercury Cougar. The only difference between the "Cougar" beta vehicle and the regular Virgo is that the former retains the full set of tail lights from the Lincoln Continental Mark V. This model was reused for GTA San Andreas, albeit with minor differences, most notably the rear.
- The Virgo's name derives from the name of the sixth astrological sign of the Zodiac. It is also the Latin name for the Virgin Mary.
Grand Theft Auto Online
- When the Virgo is purchased, it will be supplied with a set of custom "FiftyNine" sport wheels (pictured on it within the site) instead of the stock wheels. The stock ones can still be reinstated at Los Santos Customs.
See Also
- Virgo Classic - A car which shared the name with this vehicle in Grand Theft Auto IV until its reintroduction into GTA Online, wherein it was renamed.
- Esperanto - Another vehicle whose 3D Universe iteration is very similar to the GTA V Virgo.
