| Gavril Bluebuck |
Gavril Bluebuck 423 V8 Sport |
| Overview |
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| Manufacturer | Gavril |
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| Production | 1962 - 1963 |
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| Slogan | "The hunted becomes the hunter" |
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| Internal Name | bluebuck |
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| Body and Chassis |
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| Class | Fullsize |
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| Body styles | 2-door coupe
2-door hardtop
4-door sedan
4-door hardtop |
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| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
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| Powertrain |
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| Engine | 3.8L OHV I6
4.8L OHV V8
5.8L OHV V8
6.9L OHV V8 |
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| Transmission | 3-speed manual
3-speed automatic
4-speed manual
4-speed sport manual
4-speed manual (aftermarket)
4-speed automatic (aftermarket) |
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The 1963 Gavril Bluebuck is a 60s full-size American sedan. It was released with the 0.17 update on August 16, 2019. It is available with both I6 and V8 engine options, which it shares with the Gavril Barstow.
The Bluebuck is underpinned by an X-frame, which is reminiscent of the X-frames GM used on their full-size models from 1957-1964. It can be extremely unsafe during a side collision, due to a lack of structural integrity underneath the sides. The middle of the chassis intersects diagonally ontop the driveshaft, resulting in an "X"-like shape, thus bearing the name "X-frame."
Overview of the Bluebuck's X-frame.
Development
“A very typical early 60s full-size American sedan. Wraparound windows, massive bumper guards, and a decent helping of chrome.”
—Gabester, BeamNG Dev Blog, 28 January 2013
The Bluebuck's first visual representation was posted shortly after the first vehicle poll, in which the sedan was not included, was considered finished. Its result was eighth place in a later poll, however, hinting that the community did not desire the vehicle's immediate appearance in BeamNG.drive.[1] This, along with the fact that similarly-classed vehicles have outnumbered other vehicle archetypes for a long while,[2] has possibly contributed to the Bluebuck's delayed development schedule.
Little word was given about the state of the vehicle's development until 2018, when it was stated that the Bluebuck was undergoing development once again.[3] It was later confirmed to be in-game in February 2019, over six years since its first announcement,[4] the second-longest of any of the original vehicles from before the game's first release. An in-game video was posted that June, showing the Bluebuck chassis performing a suspension test on the Grid Map. In the same video, a second Bluebuck (with its body attached as well) can also be seen in the background driving behind some ramps, showing that it was close to completion.[5]
On July 26, 2019, a video was uploaded on Twitter[6] showing the Bluebuck performing another suspension test on the Grid Map from the Bluebuck's interior camera, and can be seen lifting itself into the air, hinting at the Lowrider configuration and hydraulic suspension.
On August 14, 2019, the trailer[7] for the Bluebuck was released, showing off its multiple body styles and confirming the Lowrider configuration that had been previously hinted at. The trailer also features the Bluebuck in several configurations, such as normal civilian versions, but also a dirt banger similar to those of the Bruckell Moonhawk and Gavril Barstow, a drag configuration (called "Bad Bubu") and a race version.
Configurations
| Thumbnail
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Name
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Description
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Paint Color
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Performance Class
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Value
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Weight
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Configuration Type
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Population
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Internal Name
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The Horrible (M)
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From the junkyard to the dirt oval with minimal modifications
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Amber
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4
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9500
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3450 lbs
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Custom
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25
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horrible
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232 I6 4-Door Sedan (A)
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Base model, equipped with a 232 cubic inch 'Super-Thrift' inline six
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Sandalwood
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5
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14000
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3583 lbs
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Factory
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1000
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i6a_4door
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232 I6 4-Door Sedan (M)
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Base model, equipped with a 232 cubic inch 'Super-Thrift' inline six
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Sandalwood
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5
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14000
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3583 lbs
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Factory
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1000
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i6m_4door
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232 I6 2-Door Sedan (A)
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Base model, equipped with a 232 cubic inch 'Super-Thrift' inline six
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Mist Blue
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5
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15000
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3505 lbs
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Factory
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1000
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i6a_2door
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|
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232 I6 2-Door Sedan (M)
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Base model, equipped with a 232 cubic inch 'Super-Thrift' inline six
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Mist Blue
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5
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15000
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3505 lbs
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Factory
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1000
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i6m_2door
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291 V8 4-Door Sedan (A)
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Base model, equipped with a 291 cubic inch 'Fleet-Power' small-block V8
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Dusted Mica
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5
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21000
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3715 lbs
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Factory
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800
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291a_4door
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|
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291 V8 4-Door Sedan (M)
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Base model, equipped with a 291 cubic inch 'Fleet-Power' small-block V8
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Dusted Mica
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5
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21000
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3715 lbs
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Factory
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800
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291m_4door
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291 V8 2-Door Sedan (A)
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Base model, equipped with a 291 cubic inch 'Fleet-Power' small-block V8
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Seafoam Green
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5
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22000
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3649 lbs
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Factory
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500
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291a_2door
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291 V8 2-Door Sedan (M)
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Base model, equipped with a 291 cubic inch 'Fleet-Power' small-block V8
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Seafoam Green
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5
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22000
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3649 lbs
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Factory
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500
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291m_2door
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291 V8 Marshal 4-Door Sedan (A)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 291 cubic inch 'Fleet-Power' small-block V8
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Fine Blue
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5
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23000
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3726 lbs
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Factory
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400
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291a_4door_mid
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291 V8 Marshal 4-Door Sedan (M)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 291 cubic inch 'Fleet-Power' small-block V8
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Fine Blue
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5
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23000
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3726 lbs
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Factory
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400
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291m_4door_mid
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291 V8 Marshal 2-Door Sedan (A)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 291 cubic inch 'Fleet-Power' small-block V8
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Maroon
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5
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24000
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3649 lbs
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Factory
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300
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291a_2door_mid
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291 V8 Marshal 2-Door Sedan (M)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 291 cubic inch 'Fleet-Power' small-block V8
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Maroon
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5
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24000
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3649 lbs
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Factory
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300
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291m_2door_mid
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353 V8 Marshal 4-Door Sedan (A)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 353 cubic inch 'Super-Thrust' big-block V8
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Fine Blue
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5
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25000
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3858 lbs
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Factory
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500
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353a_4door
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353 V8 Marshal 4-Door Sedan (M)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 353 cubic inch 'Super-Thrust' big-block V8
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Fine Blue
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5
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25000
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3858 lbs
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Factory
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500
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353m_4door
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353 V8 Marshal 4-Door Hardtop (A)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 353 cubic inch 'Super-Thrust' big-block V8
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Moonlight
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5
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26000
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3836 lbs
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Factory
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200
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353a_4door_hardtop
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353 V8 Marshal 4-Door Hardtop (M)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 353 cubic inch 'Super-Thrust' big-block V8
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Moonlight
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5
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26000
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3836 lbs
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Factory
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200
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353m_4door_hardtop
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353 V8 Marshal 2-Door Sedan (A)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 353 cubic inch 'Super-Thrust' big-block V8
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Steel Blue
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5
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27000
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3781 lbs
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Factory
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150
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353a_2door
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353 V8 Marshal 2-Door Sedan (A)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 353 cubic inch 'Super-Thrust' big-block V8
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Steel Blue
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5
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27000
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3781 lbs
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Factory
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150
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353m_2door
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353 V8 Marshal 2-Door Hardtop (A)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 353 cubic inch 'Super-Thrust' big-block V8
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Midnight Blue
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5
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28000
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3759 lbs
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Factory
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300
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353a_2door_hardtop
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353 V8 Marshal 2-Door Hardtop (M)
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Mid-trim model, equipped with a 353 cubic inch 'Super-Thrust' big-block V8
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Midnight Blue
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5
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28000
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3759 lbs
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Factory
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300
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353m_2door_hardtop
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423 V8 Marshal 4-Door Hardtop (A)
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Top luxury trim, equipped with a 423 cubic inch 'Ultra-Thrust' big-block V8
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Brilliant Burgundy
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5
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32000
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3902 lbs
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Factory
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100
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423a_4door_hardtop
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423 V8 Marshal 4-Door Hardtop (M)
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Top luxury trim, equipped with a 423 cubic inch 'Ultra-Thrust' big-block V8
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Brilliant Burgundy
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5
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32000
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3902 lbs
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Factory
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100
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423m_4door_hardtop
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423 V8 Sport 2-Door Hardtop (A)
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Top trim, equipped with a 423 cubic inch 'Ultra-Thrust' big-block V8 and heavy duty suspension
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Aquamarine
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5
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34000
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3836 lbs
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Factory
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100
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423a_2door_hardtop
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423 V8 Sport 2-Door Hardtop (M)
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Top trim, equipped with a 423 cubic inch 'Ultra-Thrust' big-block V8 and heavy duty suspension
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Aquamarine
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5
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34000
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3836 lbs
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Factory
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100
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423m_2door_hardtop
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423 V8 RoadSport 2-Door Hardtop (M)
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Designed to dominate the highway and the dragstrip with a specially tuned big-block V8, sport tires and suspension
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Straw Yellow
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5
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34000
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3836 lbs
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Factory
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150
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423m_roadsport
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Taxi (M)
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Taxi version
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Verdant Green
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5
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16000
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3594 lbs
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Service
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200
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taxi
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Police Package (A)
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Equipped with heavy duty suspension and police extras
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Steel Blue
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5
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31500
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3880 lbs
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Police
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50
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police
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Police Interceptor (A)
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Sport suspension and big-block power make for a pursuit weapon
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Surf Blue
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5
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38000
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3858 lbs
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Police
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50
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interceptor
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Drift (M)
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Heresy on wheels
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Quicksilver
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0
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60000
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3792 lbs
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Custom
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0
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drift
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Lowrider (A)
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You hop and you bop, and the fun don't stop
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Rose Pink
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5
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62000
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4079 lbs
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Custom
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10
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lowrider
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Custom (M)
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Customized, street tuned version
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Flare Orange
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5
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65000
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3803 lbs
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Custom
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40
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custom
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|
Drag (A)
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A notorious member of the 1960s Belasco drag racing scene, Bad Bubu features massive drag slicks and the usual helping of supercharged horsepower
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Maroon
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6
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80000
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3770 lbs
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Custom
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10
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drag
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Stock Car (M)
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Configured for 1960s stock car racing, with a specially tuned big-block V8
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Charcoal
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6
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88000
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3737 lbs
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Custom
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10
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track
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Performance Comparison
| Gavril Bluebuck Model Specifications
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232 Super-Thrift
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291 Fleet-Power
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353 Super-Thrust
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423 Ultra-Thrust
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The Horrible
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I6
2 Door
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I6
4 Door
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Taxi
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V8
2 Door
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V8
4 Door
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Lowrider
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Marshal
2 Door
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Marshal
4 Door
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Marshal Sedan
2 Door
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Marshal Hardtop
2 Door
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Marshal Sedan
4 Door
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Marshal Hardtop
4 Door
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Police Package
|
Drift
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Sport Hardtop
2 Door
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Marshal Hardtop
4 Door
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Police Interceptor
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Roadsport
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Custom
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Stock Car
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Drag
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| Engine & Drivetrain
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| Type
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3.8L I6
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4.8L V8
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5.8L V8
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6.9L V8
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| Drivetrain
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RWD
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| Induction
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Natural
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Supercharger + NOS
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| Horsepower
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130
|
119
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159
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172
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214
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267
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294
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381
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383
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494
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1406
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| At (rpm)
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3500 - 4100
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3450 - 4000
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3600 - 4100
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3750 - 4250
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3800 - 4550
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4700 - 5250
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4200 - 4800
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4850
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4900 - 5350
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5250 - 5700
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5650 - 6150
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| Torque (Nm)
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295
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285
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370
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375
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455
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550
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590
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575
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675
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1780
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| At (rpm)
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1450 - 2600
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1400 - 2300
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1950 - 2750
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2000 - 2800
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2000 - 3000
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2900 - 3800
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2700 - 3550
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3300 - 4200
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3250 - 4400
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4800 - 5450
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5300 - 5850
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| Transmission (M/A)
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3-Speed Manual
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3-Speed Manual
3-Speed Auto
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3-Speed Manual
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3-Speed Manual
3-Speed Auto
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3-Speed Auto
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3-Speed Manual
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4-Speed Sport Manual
3-Speed Ulti-Matic
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4-Speed Manual
3-Speed Ulti-Matic
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3-Speed Ulti-Matic
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4-Speed Sport Manual
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5-Speed Race Manual
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4-Speed Sport Manual
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4-Speed Drag Auto
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| Differential (M/A)
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3.70 Welded
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3.55 Open
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3.36 Open
3.55 Open
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3.55 Open
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3.36 Open
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2.73 Open
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3.55 Welded
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3.08 LSD
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2.73 Open
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3.36 LSD
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2.73 LSD
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2.64 Race LSD
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3.08 Locked
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| Body
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| Weight (M/A) (kg)
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1565
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1590
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1625
|
1630
|
1650
1655
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1685
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1850
|
1655
|
1685
1690
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1715
|
1705
|
1745
1750
|
1735
1740
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1760
|
1720
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1725
1740
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1765
1770
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1750
|
1730
|
1725
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1695
|
1710
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| Wheels
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4-Slot Steel 15x7 (Black)
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4-Slot Steel 14x6 (Body)
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4-Slot Steel 14x6 (Black)
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4-Slot Steel 14x6 (Body)
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Alder Luxo 14x7 (Gold)
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4-Slot Steel 14x6 (Body)
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4-Slot Steel 14x6 (Black)
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Clockwise 533 17x9
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4-Slot Steel 14x6 (Body)
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4-Slot Steel 14x6 (Black)
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Alder Powr-Push 14x8 (Two-Tone)
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4-Slot Steel 15x10 (Body)
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Alder Powr-Push 14x7 (Two-Tone)
Alder Dragger 15x14
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| Performance
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| 0 - 60mph (100kph) (M/A)
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10.2 s (10.9 s)
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12.1 s (13.1 s)
11.8 s (12.8 s)
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11.7 s (13.2 s)
12.0 s (13.1 s)
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12.2 s (13.3 s)
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9.3 s (10.4 s)
9.4 s (10.0 s)
|
9.4 s (10.5 s)
9.5 s (10.1 s)
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9.8 s (10.8 s)
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8.8 s (9.4 s)
8.9 s (9.5 s)
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8.9 s (9.5 s)
9.0 s (9.6 s)
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8.0 s (8.5 s)
8.2 s (8.6 s)
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8.0 s (8.4 s)
8.2 s (8.6 s)
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8.1 s (8.5 s)
8.2 s (8.7 s)
|
8.0 s (8.4 s)
8.2 s (8.7 s)
|
8.4 s (8.9 s)
|
8.5 s (8.8 s)
|
7.5 s (7.8 s)
10.5 s (10.8 s)
|
8.5 s (8.8 s)
9.2 s (9.5 s)
|
7.5 s (7.8 s)
|
7.4 s (7.7 s)
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7.4 s (7.6 s)
|
6.4 s (6.6 s)
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3.7 s (3.7 s)
|
| Top Speed (mph) (M/A)
|
101
|
94
93
|
92
|
105
103
|
104
103
|
96
|
111
106
|
110
106
|
119
117
|
118
117
|
119
117
|
127
|
121
|
138
136
|
138
135
|
158
|
144
|
176
|
179
|
234
|
Gallery
The Bluebuck during the early modeling stage.
The Bluebuck seen in the background of the teaser video posted by Nadeox1.
Teaser screenshot of a placeholder image for the Bluebuck's spot in the vehicle roster. It was a joke featuring a play on the word "Bluebuck" (literally a buck colored blue).
Development screenshot of the Lowrider, showcasing the wire wheels.
Teased Police Interceptor configuration, as seen in a YouTube video showcasing the updated starter sounds.[8]
The Garage preview for the Lowrider, featuring the placeholder wheels that were seen in the vehicle trailer.
The Garage preview for the Police Interceptor in its placeholder stage.
The Garage preview for the Taxi in its placeholder stage.
Loading screen image featuring the Bluebuck 423 V8 Sport 2-Door Hardtop, added in the 0.18 update.
Trivia
- The Bluebuck is named after an extinct species of Antelope that was native to South Africa. This is a reference to the Chevrolet Impala, a similar real-life car, which is also named after a species of Antelope.
- The Bluebuck is the first official passenger car to have more than one body style, as there are 2 and 4 door hardtop and sedan variations.
- The Bluebuck's mid-trim configurations are named Marshal (for example "353 V8 Marshal 2-Door Hardtop"), hinting that the Bluebuck could have been the spiritual predecessor to the 1990s Grand Marshal.
- The paint job for the Lowrider configuration is inspired by the "Gypsy Rose," a real-life 1964 Chevrolet Impala lowrider.
Further Information
References
