The Dundreary Virgo Classic (formerly named "Virgo") is a two-door car featured in Grand Theft Auto IV, Episodes from Liberty City and Grand Theft Auto Online.
Influence[]
The design of the Virgo draws influences from the 1977–1979 Lincoln Mark V, the 1980-1983 Lincoln Continental Mark VI, and the 1977–1979 Mercury Cougar. The front bumper is akin to the one seen on the 1975–1979 Lincoln Continental, while the headlights bear a resemblance to those of the 1981–1989 Lincoln Town Car, albeit slightly larger. The rear of the vehicle seems to be inspired by the 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, omitting the vertical tail lights. The tail lights in GTA IV are similar to those on the 1977–1979 Ford Thunderbird, while in GTA Online, they mirror those of the Oldsmobile 98.
Design[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The Virgo in Grand Theft Auto IV assumes a similar design to the 3D Universe iterations of the Virgo, but features some changes around it. The front bumper (shared with the Marbelle) is mostly identical, but appears to be larger and more inset with the front, while featuring protruding edges, more separated overriders and a license plate on the center. The grille remains similar in shape, but the separations are in a horizontal positioning rather than vertical, apart of the manufacturer badge on the upper section. The headlights are the same ones from the original Virgo, but are placed more in line with the front rather than being inset from the rest of the vehicle, while the turn signals are slightly larger. The hood remains identical in design, retaining the central bulge.
The sides of the car retain the same appearance from the 3D Universe version, but there is a set of plastic strips over the silver lower trims, silver bottom skirts and thinner trimmings on the wheel arches, the upper area and the rear section. The greenhouse area assumes a single-body construction, with silver trim around the windows and inner pillars, as well as square rear-view mirrors. The rear is also quite similar to the Remington from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
The rear of the car retains the slanted design, but the trunk is flat in appearance and houses the badges, the license plate, two vertical reverse lights and a set of red outer brake and inner indicator lights, the latter bearing silver V-shaped details. The outer edges of the car are finished in silver and the bumper features the same elements as the front. Two exhaust pipes can be seen below.
The interior is shared with the Manana and Faction, erroneously retaining the "WILLARD" badge above the glovebox intended for the latter.
The Virgo is only set to spawn in a single color, though it is revealed that the secondary color is applied on the front area and sides (which is only seen on a single variant). It uses a set of wired rims.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Renamed to 'Virgo Classic', the vehicle returns to Grand Theft Auto Online with the same design and features, but with a lower ride height and a new taillight design. The rear brake lights have been changed into white/amber turn signals with a slight red fading on the outer sides, while the V-shaped details are no longer present. The "Dundreary" and "VIRGO" badges on the trunk have been moved upward so that they are now vertically centered. The interior is once again shared with the Faction.
Color distribution is the same as in GTA IV, with the primary one applied on the upper area, interior section behind the back seats and the stitches, and the secondary one applied on the front and sides. The vehicle retains the same wired rims.
Performance[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
The engine feels rather restricted in terms of power, resulting in rather torpid acceleration mid-range. This shortage of brute force does not seem to have limited the top speed to such a degree. One thing this car can do exceptionally well is corner. Despite being a large, ungainly classic American car, when pushed to the limit it is perfectly capable of attacking corners vigorously with just the mere suggestion of oversteer, being an ideal weapon of choice in classic car races. It also glides around bends with such docility when driving in a relaxed fashion, though even at low speeds body roll can be pronounced. Old drums behind the wheels make for rather poor braking.
Powering the rear wheels of the Virgo is what is modeled as a single camshaft V8, coupled with a 5-speed gearbox. Its sound is shared with the Merit and its service variants.
GTA IV Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Top Speed (mph / kmh) |
Gears | Engines | Drivetrain (FWD / RWD / AWD) |
Mass (kg / lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 78 / 125 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 1600 / 3527 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | 5 | FRFRFront engine, rear wheel drive SOHCSOHCSingle Overhead Camshaft V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed |
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
The Virgo Classic's performance had shown improvements from its GTA IV counterpart, being able to take corners easily and when it starts to lose traction, it can be corrected. Overall top speed and acceleration is fair, though its heavy body can easily withstand head-on collisions against traffic several times.
Again, the rear wheels are powered by the same single camshaft V8 engine through a 5-speed gearbox. The engine sound was changed into the same roary engine sound also found on the Buccaneer.
GTA Online Overview[]
| Acceleration (0-60 mph in Seconds) |
Maximum Velocity (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 |
| N/A | 130 / 209 | 5 | N/A | RWD | 2200 / 4850 | N/A |
| 6.5 Seconds | 95 / 152 | 5 | FRFRFront engine, rear wheel drive SOHCSOHCSingle Overhead Camshaft V8 (In-game model) | RWD | Cannot be observed | Cannot be observed |
Rockstar Games Social Club[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Modifications[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
| Category | Modification | Cost | Image | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade: Benny's Original Motor WorksB | Virgo Classic Custom | $240,000 |   | |
| Armor | No Armor | $1,000 | ||
| Armor Upgrade 20% | $7,500 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 40% | $12,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 60% | $20,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 80% | $35,000 | |||
| Armor Upgrade 100% | $50,000 | |||
| Brakes | Stock Brakes | $1,000 | ||
| Street Brakes | $20,000 | |||
| Sport Brakes | $27,000 | |||
| Race Brakes | $35,000 | |||
| Engine | EMS Upgrade, Level 1 | $9,000 | ||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 2 | $12,500 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 3 | $18,000 | |||
| EMS Upgrade, Level 4 | $33,500 | |||
| Explosives | Ignition Bomb | $5,000 | ||
| Remote Bomb | $7,500 | |||
| Horns | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns | - | ||
| Lights | Headlights | Stock Lights | $600 | |
| Xenon Lights | $7,500 | |||
| Neon Kits | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights | - | ||
| Loss/Theft Prevention | Tracker | |||
| Full Coverage | ||||
| Plates | Blue on White 1 | $200 | ||
| Blue on White 2 | $200 | |||
| Blue on White 3 | $200 | |||
| Yellow on Blue | $300 | |||
| Yellow on Black | $600 | |||
| Respray | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors | - | ||
| Sell | Sell Vehicle | |||
| Suspension | Stock Suspension | $200 | ||
| Lowered Suspension | $1,000 | |||
| Street Suspension | $2,000 | |||
| Sport Suspension | $3,400 | |||
| Competition Suspension | $4,400 | |||
| Transmission | Stock Transmission | $1,000 | ||
| Street Transmission | $29,500 | |||
| Sports Transmission | $32,500 | |||
| Race Transmission | $40,000 | |||
| Turbo | None | $5,000 | ||
| Turbo Tuning | $50,000 | |||
| Wheels | Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels | - | ||
| Windows | None | $500 | ||
| Light Smoke | $1,500 | |||
| Dark Smoke | $3,500 | |||
| Limo | $5,000 | |||
- B Only available at Benny's Original Motor Works.
Gallery[]
Design[]
Version History[]
Variants[]
Virgo Classic CustomGrand Theft Auto Online |
(Rear quarter view) |
The Virgo Classic Custom is a custom variant of the Virgo Classic exclusive for Grand Theft Auto Online, which features highly-advanced modifications and hydraulics enabled, not present on the standard Virgo Classic. |
Special Variants[]
- In GTA IV, Little Jacob drives a uniquely colored maroon-and-black Virgo which he uses to sell and transport firearms from the trunk. It is available to the player in the beginning of "Concrete Jungle". Niko is able to take it to his safehouse and complete the mission in another car. The player can also obtain the Virgo after escaping the cops in "Russian Revolution". The player can drive it to his safehouse and complete the mission in another vehicle. It is possible to find Little Jacob's Virgo at an unnamed church in Suffolk in the mission "Mr. & Mrs. Bellic". It is unobtainable while wearing a suit and tie, because once the player gets close to the car, it triggers a cutscene. The player can take it while wearing casual clothes however, because the cut-scene only occurs once Niko is dressed appropriately.
Locations[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Spawns around Northwood, North Holland and East Holland, Algonquin.
- Spawns around Beechwood City/Schottler, Broker
- Spawns around Acter, Alderney.
- Spawns around Alderney City, Alderney.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Can be purchased from Benny's Original Motor Works for $165,000 (enhanced version only).
Rewards[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The car may be sold at Stevie's S&M Auto Sales for a maximum of $1,800 (in perfect condition) after completion of Stevie's Car Thefts.
Radio Stations[]
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Virgo plays Bounce FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Virgo uses the "Reggae" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Virgo uses the "Reggae" group which plays RamJam FM.
- In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Virgo uses the "Reggae" group which can play:
- In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Virgo Classic uses the "Funk" group which can play:
Oversights[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- The wheel model has been moved upward relative to its GTA IV rendition, resulting in a lowered ride height identical to the Virgo Classic Custom. This appears to be a mistake, as the center of the wheel does not vertically align with the wheel hub and brake caliper.
- All lower LOD models feature the original trunk badge placement of the GTA IV model, causing an inconsistency that can be seen when the player moves away from the vehicle. This also applies to the Virgo Classic Custom.
- All four headlights feature a red strip on their outer edge. This is due to a portion of the taillight bleeding over onto the headlight on the lights texture.
- This is not the case on the Virgo Classic Custom, as its lights texture does not contain this mistake despite being otherwise identical.
Trivia[]
General[]
- 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.
- The car was originally named "Virgo" in Grand Theft Auto IV. However, an unrelated muscle car of the same name was introduced to Grand Theft Auto V in the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 update, branded as an Albany. Later, in the Lowriders: Custom Classics update, the GTA IV Virgo returned, renamed "Virgo Classic" to prevent the two vehicles from being conflated.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Despite the original GTA IV Virgo returning to GTA Online being dubbed "Classic", the models it derives inspiration from are actually newer than the Virgo originally added to GTA V in the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 update.
- The arrow-shaped detail found on the tail lights of the original GTA IV model remains in the badge texture file, unused.