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[[Image:Blade (GTASA) (front).jpg|thumb|right|275px|A Blade in GTA San Andreas.]] | [[Image:Blade (GTASA) (front).jpg|thumb|right|275px|A Blade in GTA San Andreas.]] | ||
The '''Blade''' is a two-door lowrider available only in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] | The '''Blade''' is a two-door open top lowrider available only in [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]. | ||
== Description == | |||
The Blade may be found in any Mexican gang turf and driven by said gang members, especially that of the [[San Fierro Rifa]], and can also occasionally be seen driven by non-gang affiliated civilians. One special feature about this car is that the hydraulics upgrade allows the player to use the vehicle in lowrider competitions. As a lowrider, it's exterior and interior can be completely modified at the [[Loco Low Co.]] chop shop garage to improve its looks. | |||
==Design== | === Design === | ||
The Blade resembles a 1965 or 1968 [[wp:Chevrolet Impala#1965-1970|Chevrolet Impala]] (or both - the back might be a mix of the two; the back also may have a similarity to that of a 1963 [[wp:Chevrolet Impala#1961-1964|Impala]], but instead of being concave the area around the lights is convex) and has a headlight design similar to a 1967 [[wp:Oldsmobile Cutlass#Second-Generation Intermediate - 1964-1967|Oldsmobile Cutlass]] (and along with the [[Sabre]], it might be the origin of the name). For some reason it has no side rear-view mirrors. | The Blade resembles a 1965 or 1968 [[wp:Chevrolet Impala#1965-1970|Chevrolet Impala]] (or both - the back might be a mix of the two; the back also may have a similarity to that of a 1963 [[wp:Chevrolet Impala#1961-1964|Impala]], but instead of being concave the area around the lights is convex) and has a headlight design similar to a 1967 [[wp:Oldsmobile Cutlass#Second-Generation Intermediate - 1964-1967|Oldsmobile Cutlass]] (and along with the [[Sabre]], it might be the origin of the name). For some reason it has no side rear-view mirrors. | ||
While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified in Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top or a convertible top, the latter being down. | While normally appearing with only an open top, the car can be modified in Loco Low Co. to feature a hard top or a convertible top, the latter being down. | ||
==Performance== | === Performance === | ||
Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. The one major drawback, however, is although the cornering is excellent for such a large car, this car suffers from major oversteer, making use of the E-brake around corners absolutely futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the ability to lose control of the vehicle at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is, however, capable of withstanding significant damage due to a strong frame and overall construction. It doesn't withstand against explosions well, however. | Acceleration and speed are quite impressive, the brakes and slick handling serve the vehicle well. The one major drawback, however, is although the cornering is excellent for such a large car, this car suffers from major oversteer, making use of the E-brake around corners absolutely futile, and driving at high speeds a challenge due to the ability to lose control of the vehicle at the slightest disturbance. The Blade is, however, capable of withstanding significant damage due to a strong frame and overall construction. It doesn't withstand against explosions well, however. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* A flame-proof Blade can be found during the mission "[[High Stakes, Low Rider]]". | |||
* The default radio station of the Blade is [[Radio Los Santos]]. | * The default radio station of the Blade is [[Radio Los Santos]]. | ||