GTA's worst car became one of its toughest tanks
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GTA's worst car became one of its toughest tanks

The Emperor was notoriously fragile in GTA IV, catching fire from minor crashes, but in GTA V it was secretly transformed into one of the most durable vehicles in the entire game — capable of smashing through police roadblocks and even climbing Mount Chiliad off-road thanks to unexpected torque.

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GTA VI screenshot dropping that Vice City vibe — but let's not forget the Emperor's glow-up from GTA IV's tin can to GTA V's secret tank.
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GTA VI screenshot dropping that Vice City vibe — but let's not forget the Emperor's glow-up from GTA IV's tin can to GTA V's secret tank.

This basic Emperor in GTA V — same name, completely different beast from the IV firetrap that couldn't handle a fender bender.
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This basic Emperor in GTA V — same name, completely different beast from the IV firetrap that couldn't handle a fender bender.

Inside the Emperor's dated cabin — don't let the retro interior fool you, there's hidden torque under that hood that'll climb Mount Chiliad.
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Inside the Emperor's dated cabin — don't let the retro interior fool you, there's hidden torque under that hood that'll climb Mount Chiliad.

Even this rusted-out Emperor variant — yeah, the beater version in V still packs enough secret durability to plow straight through cop roadblocks.
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Even this rusted-out Emperor variant — yeah, the beater version in V still packs enough secret durability to plow straight through cop roadblocks.

Here's the GTA IV Emperor in all its pathetic glory — one tap and it's a bonfire. Night and day from what Rockstar secretly did to it in V.
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Here's the GTA IV Emperor in all its pathetic glory — one tap and it's a bonfire. Night and day from what Rockstar secretly did to it in V.

The clean white Emperor in GTA V — looks all classy and vintage, but it's secretly one of the most brokenly durable rides nobody talks about.
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The clean white Emperor in GTA V — looks all classy and vintage, but it's secretly one of the most brokenly durable rides nobody talks about.

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