The BF Injection is a dune buggy appearing in Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto Advance, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
The vehicle also returns in the HD Universe as the Injection, where it is manufactured by BF, hence the name "BF Injection". The vehicle appears as an off-road coupe.
Design
In Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the BF Injection resembles a slightly enlarged Meyers Manx, a kit car made from a Volkswagen Beetle. It was designed by Bruce F. "BF" Meyers and was at one point manufactured by his company, B.F. Meyers & Co. (hence the BF part on the name). The vehicle retained the generally exaggerated design, with a rounded body, open cabin, exposed rear engine and large wheels. The GTA III rendition does not have headlamps (despite emitting light beams from its front fenders), but latter games rectified the issue with the addition of two circular headlamps, as well as additional hi-beam lamps mounted on the roll bars. While renditions in Liberty City have a small intake on the engine, the ones in Vice City can have either the same intake or small carburetors as extras. It can be seen with a wide array of primary body colours, with a secondary colour on the lower trims, generally painted in grey/silver.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the BF Injection assumes a sleeker, more angular look, appearing to resemble VW Beach Buggies build around the 90s. It features square-shaped lamps and a tighter, narrower rear end, as well as optional side panels. The vehicle may feature two-tone body colours, in addition to the body-and-trim colour schemes seen in the earlier games. It uses MMT tyres.
Grand Theft Auto Advance
In Grand Theft Auto Advance, the BF Injection retains the curvy profile and rear engine from the GTA III model, but has a closed top and doors. It can be seen in a variety of body colours.
Performance
In GTA III, the performance of the BF Injection is generally above average. The vehicle fares well in speed, but cannot match the speed of sports cars. Handling is adequate, with a wide wheelbase and a light weight. Despite its off-road design, the GTA III rendition features stiff suspension and a high center of gravity, leaving the vehicle prone to rollovers. In GTA Vice City, the suspension of the BF Injection is improved for better off-road driving, but it may still flip forward and land on its roof. In GTA Liberty City Stories, it exhibits poor handling on sand, though the version in GTA Vice City Stories is the opposite as it is the chosen vehicle for the Beach Patrol side mission.
All renditions of the BF Injection are powered by a small turbocharged V8 engine, except the GTA San Andreas rendition, which is powered by a flat four-cylinder engine. The BF Injection in GTA Liberty City Stories is the only car in the game to have a rear-mounted engine.
The GTA San Andreas rendition features a more powerful engine, and a redesigned form with a shorter wheelbase, increasing the risk of spinouts. It is noticeable bottom-heavy and somewhat rear-heavy, like the Bandito, which severely reduces the risk of rollovers. Unlike the Bandito, the BF Injection possesses responsive and quick steering, with a touch of oversteer. Its grippy MMT dual-purpose tires also boost its off-road capabilities. It has a very powerful rear-drive, along with a much stronger engine than previous renditions. The vehicle will wheelspin violently, yet only briefly, when the gas is pressed. This can be seen by tapping the gas quickly; the wheels will change orientation, but the vehicle will not move much in response.
Variants
| Image | Vehicle | Description | Notes |
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A unique black and red BF Injection appears in the mission Cut Throat Business in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. It is used to transport Carl Johnson and Madd Dogg to meet OG Loc. Because the player is unable to store this BF Injection in any garage during the mission (as it simply disappears after), it can only be acquired by killing Madd Dogg, thereby failing the mission, and taking the buggy to a safehouse garage. Its performance is no different to the standard BF Injection. | ||
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Design
Locations
Grand Theft Auto III
- One is parked in front of the apartments near El Burro's telephone point in Hepburn Heights, Portland, after completing the mission Sayonara Salvatore. It only spawns at night, from 18:00 until 23:59.
- It can be imported from the Shoreside Vale Import/Export garage once their list of wanted vehicles has been completed.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- One is parked on the beach behind the Standing Vice Point building in Vice Point.
- It is rarely seen around the streets of Vice Point and Washington Beach.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- It spawns at The Truth's farm only once after passing the mission Body Harvest.
- On the beach in Whetstone, south of Angel Pine.
- Just off the northernmost track in the north-west part of Shady Creeks, Whetstone, south of the Angel Pine Junkyard.
- In front of the Blackfield Stadium after completing Dirt Track.
- On the beach in San Fierro.
- Around Missionary Hill.
- Next to the gym on the Verona Beach/Santa Maria Beach border. (Only when wanted for export).
- At the Snake Farm next to the Verdant Meadows.
- Occasionally spawns around Verdant Bluffs.
- Spawns around the beach areas of Los Santos, especially East Beach and Santa Maria Beach.
- Spawns around Mulholland.
- Spawns around Blackfield, Las Venturas.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- One is parked on the beach in Portland Beach, near Marco's Bistro. It can be obtained by driving straight forward from its spawning position, going up the part of the hill that is angled towards the south-west, and into the Portland Harbor area.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
- One is parked at one of the lifeguard huts in Washington Beach. It starts the Beach Patrol side mission upon entrance. The vehicle is always painted red with black trims, matching the lifeguards' red swimsuits.
- A bullet-proof version can be purchased from Sunshine Autos for $4,000, after the completion of Beach Patrol.
- It randomly spawns around the streets of Ocean Beach.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay
Grand Theft Auto III
- Drive Misty For Me – In the ending cutscene, a BF Injection is seen inside Joey's Garage along with a Mafia Sentinel, an Idaho and a Stallion.
- Joey's blue BF Injection appears in the opening cutscenes of the all six missions that he is the boss: (Mike Lips Last Lunch, Farewell 'Chunky' Lee Chong, Van Heist, Cipriani's Chauffeur, Dead Skunk in the Trunk and The Getaway), and after, Salvatore's Called a Meeting too.
- Import/Export – The BF Injection is one of the 16 vehicles wanted for the Shoreside Vale portion of the Import/Export side mission.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- The Chase – The Streetwannabe's leader will flee on a BF Injection to Prawn Island.
Grand Theft Auto Advance
- Twisted Metal – After the mission, a BF Injection will spawn at the Harwood Autocrusher and Junkyard.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Interdiction – The BF Injection spawns in front of the garage of the ranch after the opening cutscene.
- Cut Throat Business – CJ and Madd Dogg use a unique black and red BF Injection to go to the video shoot of OG Loc.
- Exports and Imports – The BF Injection is one of the 30 vehicles wanted for the side mission. Placed on the third list.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
- Car-azy Car Give Away – The BF Injection is one of the sixteen vehicles wanted by Love Media for their Car-azy Car Give Away.
- Car Salesman – Customers may require the player to perform a test drive for a BF Injection.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
- Beach Patrol – A BF Injection is used in order to start the side mission. It is also used in the Paramedic and Save the Swimmers types of the side mission.
Notable Owners
Grand Theft Auto III
- Joey Leone
- Misty (possibly)
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- Madd Dogg (possibly)
- Mike Toreno
Oversights
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
- In GTA San Andreas, the BF Injection has two exhaust pipes, but no smoke can be seen.
Radio Stations
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the BF Injection plays Radio Los Santos.
Specifications
Model
| Model name | Texture name | Handling name | Text label name | In-game name | Swankness | Flags | |
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| GTA III | bfinject
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BFINJECT
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BF Injection | N/A |
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| GTA Vice City | bfinject
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BFINJECT
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BF Injection | N/A |
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| GTA San Andreas | bfinject
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BFINJECT
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BFINJC
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BF Injection | N/A |
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| GTA Advance | BFINJ
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BF INJECTION | N/A | ? |
| GTA Liberty City Stories | bfinject
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BFINJECT
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BFINJC
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BF Injection | N/A |
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| GTA Vice City Stories | bfinject
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BF Injection | N/A |
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Population
| Groups | Scenario sets | Frequency (%) | Driver model | License plates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA III | ? | N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| GTA Vice City | ? | N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| GTA San Andreas | ? | N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| GTA Advance | ? | N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| GTA Liberty City Stories | ? | N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| GTA Vice City Stories | ? | N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
Handling
| Max velocity (kmh / mph) | Gears | Engine type | Drivetrain | Mass (kg / lbs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTA III | 170 / 105.4 | 4 | Petrol | RWD | 800 / 1760 |
| GTA Vice City | 170 / 105.4 | 4 | Petrol | RWD | 800 / 1760 |
| GTA San Andreas | 170 / 105.4 | 4 | Petrol | RWD | 1200 / 2640 |
| GTA Advance | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| GTA Liberty City Stories | 170 / 105.4 | 4 | Petrol | RWD | 1200 / 2640 |
| GTA Vice City Stories | 170 / 105.4 | 4 | Petrol | RWD | 1200 / 2640 |
Audio
| Horns | Engine | Police scanner | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Model | Category | Color | |||
| GTA III | ?
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N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| GTA Vice City | ?
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N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| GTA San Andreas | ?
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N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| GTA Advance | ?
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N/A | ? | N/A | N/A |
| GTA Liberty City Stories | ?
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N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| GTA Vice City Stories | ?
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N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Traffic Default Colors
| GTA III | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 54 Blue 5 | 88 Light 9 | |
| 67 Purple 8 | 79 Grey 10 | |
| 13 Red 4 | 89 Light 10 | |
| 63 Purple 4 | 39 Yellow 10 | |
| 32 Yellow 3 | 1 White | |
| 51 Blue 2 | 78 Grey 9 | |
| 12 Red 3 | 39 Yellow 10 | |
| 40 Green 1 | 38 Yellow 9 |
| GTA Vice City | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 54 Blue 5 | 37 Yellow 8 | |
| 13 Red 4 | 1 White | |
| 25 Orange 6 | 1 White | |
| 38 Yellow 9 | 59 Blue 10 | |
| 42 Green 3 | 1 White | |
| 46 Green 7 | 1 White | |
| 55 Blue 6 | 1 White | |
| 2 Police Car Blue | 37 Yellow 8 |
| GTA San Andreas | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) | TertiaryTertiaryTertiary color (3) | QuaternaryQuaternaryQuaternary color (4) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 White | 0 Black | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 2 Police Car Blue | 2 Police Car Blue | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 3 Cherry Red | 2 Police Car Blue | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 3 Cherry Red | 6 Taxi Yellow | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 6 Taxi Yellow | 16 Rio Red | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 15 Silver Stone Poly | 30 Mellow Burgundy | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 24 Steel Gray Poly | 53 Surf Blue | 0 Black | 0 Black | |
| 35 Anthracite Gray Poly | 61 Race Yellow Solid | 0 Black | 0 Black |
| GTA Liberty City Stories | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | |
| 3 | 2 | |
| 4 | 1 | |
| 1 | 6 | |
| 36 | 1 | |
| 3 | 6 |
| GTA Vice City Stories | PrimaryPrimaryPrimary color (1) | SecondarySecondarySecondary color (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | 80 | |
| 67 | 79 | |
| 13 | 83 | |
| 63 | 39 | |
| 32 | 1 | |
| 51 | 78 | |
| 3 | 39 | |
| 40 | 38 |
Trivia
- The "BF" in the name of the BF Injection may refer to the real world manufacturer of the Meyers Manx (which its design is based on), B.F. Meyers & Co or the Meyers Manx's original designer, Bruce F. "BF" Meyer.
- Alternatively the name may also be a play on "beef injection", a slang term for sexual intercourse.
- In GTA III, Joey Leone is frequently seen working on a BF Injection in cutscenes, and, after the completion of the Portland missions, the vehicle spawns outside the home of Joey's girlfriend, Misty, in Hepburn Heights (presumably a gift to Misty).
See Also
- Bandito – Another dune buggy featured in GTA San Andreas.
- Bifta – A dune buggy based on the 3D Universe BF Injection. This has a design similar to that of the GTA San Andreas rendition.
- Big Bug – An off-road vehicle also based on a Beetle, featured in Grand Theft Auto 2.