The Comet is a recurring sports car that appears in both the 3D Universe and the HD Universe. It is manufactured by Pfister in the HD Universe.

Influence

3D Universe

The Comet in 3D Universe Grand Theft Auto games is inspired by the Porsche 911, particularly the 911SC Targa from the late '70s to early '80s, with some design cues borrowed from the late '80s 911 models. In the original versions of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the Comet has a fastback profile design with connected tail lamps and a curved rear window. However, on the Xbox and mobile versions of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, as well as all versions of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, the Comet features backwards-slanted standalone C-pillars, a small rear window, separated tail lamps, and a central license plate, resembling the rear of the Porsche 914. The headlights may have been influenced by the Nissan Fairlady Z (S130).

Unlike the older 911 models, the Comet has an all-wheel-drive setup, similar to the newer 911 models. In the 3D Universe games, the Comet is front-engined, in contrast to the real rear-engined Porsche 911.

Grand Theft Auto IV

Manufactured by Pfister, the Comet in Grand Theft Auto IV largely resembles a mix of the Porsche 996 Carrera 4S and the Porsche 911 (997). Its headlights and certain additional elements draw similarities to the Porsche 987 Cayman, with the headlamp layout and the front bumper reminiscent of the Porsche Carrera GT. The C-pillar design appears to be a fusion of the Cayman and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, while the distinct flat-profile rear somewhat mirrors the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish. The placement of the rear intakes may have been influenced by the Porsche 997.1 GT3. Furthermore, the seats of the Comet are based on those found in the Lamborghini Gallardo. The Comet also features a set of concealed door handles, possibly inspired by either the Ferrari F430 or the Nissan 350Z.

Like the real 911, the GTA IV Comet is rear-engined, although it has a V8 engine rather than a flat-6 like most Porsches. Also, this version of the Comet has no license plate.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

The Comet in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars remains similar to the GTA IV iteration, albeit with simpler details and a grey detail between the tail lamps.

Grand Theft Auto V and Online

In Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, the Comet retains the same model as in GTA IV but features an updated design consisting of vented skirts, rear fender ducts, and a standard rear deck spoiler with small scoops, giving it resemblance to the Porsche 997 GT2. It also now features a rear license plate.

Design

3D Universe

The Comet is distinguished by its angled front end, small bumpers with overriders, and circular headlamps, along with their open tops.

The Comet in GTA Vice City only spawns in single body colours, while in later games, the rear pillars/section may receive a secondary colour.

Grand Theft Auto IV

The Comet remains mostly identical to its previous iterations, but assumes a newer, shorter design, where the front features a set of meshed intakes and small fog lamps, along with a small extender. The upper area features a set of circular headlamps and turn signals located on black housings, as well as a front-mounted, carpeted boot with space for luggage, similar to the Turismo. A Pfister logo is also seen on the front.

The sides of the car feature a rounded design with a flat skirting area, while the doors have silver vertical handles. The greenhouse area features black trim around the windows, black inner pillars, and body-coloured mirror shells. Right after the rear window, there is a set of thin vents intended for the engine. The rear of the car features a small engine compartment with a ducktail spoiler and the corresponding badges on it, while the tail lamps can be seen on the outer edges. The bumper is relatively simple and has two mouldings for the exhaust tubes.

Inside the vehicle, there are two sport seats in black leather. Pfister logos can also be seen on the headrests. The seats also feature yellow/orange stitching.

The Comet is only seen in a variety of single-body colours. The rim design is unique, having five wide spokes with five black bolts around the centre and wrapped in low-profile tyres. It also features large, cross-drilled disc brakes all around.

Grand Theft Auto V and Online

In the original versions of the game, the Comet's interior features a unique instrument cluster resembling the 2007-on Nissan GT-R, while in the enhanced versions, it shares the high-performance take on the EK-series Honda Civic cluster also shared with other Sports and Supercars.

The colour distribution is the same as before, but the interior stitching matches the body colour. The rims are similar to the ones from GTA IV, albeit featuring grooves on the spokes. However, there is a set of sport wheels in Los Santos Customs named "Super Five" which closely resemble the ones from GTA IV.

Performance

3D Universe

With its AWD powertrain, grippy tires, and powerful engine, the Comet in GTA Vice City and GTA San Andreas is one of the fastest and best handling sports cars in these games. The handling limits and grip levels of the vehicle are extremely high. The car remains completely stable even when cornering at full speed without any power oversteer or loss of traction. In fact, it is virtually impossible to drift with the Comet even in slippery conditions (such as on rainy roads or grass). The Comet's turn-in is very sharp, though there is a bit of understeer present. With its unflappable handling and near elite-level speed and acceleration, the Comet is an excellent car for Vice Street Racer challenges.

The GTA Vice City Stories counterpart has similar performance, while featuring a RWD powertrain.

The top-down convertible nature of the Comet allows the protagonist to jump over the driver's-side door, facilitating a more rapid takeoff.

3D Universe Overview

Grand Theft Auto IV

The Grand Theft Auto IV rendition of the Comet is the fastest car in the game. The all-wheel drive layout ensures good standing-start acceleration, and high power ensures a top speed similar to that of exotic sports cars in the game. However, this car does subtly demonstrate a lack of torque; this is noticeable on hills when at low revs. This problem is minor, because Liberty City is mostly flat and street-constructed. Wheelspin and burnouts are very common with the Comet, because traction control is completely turned off.

High-speed cornering results in massive understeer in the Comet, but the car does have potential lift-off oversteer, or oversteer at lower speeds. The Comet also suffers from a weak suspension construction. The wheels are prone to buckle into the chassis after striking a curb laterally with less force than expected, making the Comet one of the more fragile sports cars.

The Comet is not necessarily superior in multiplayer racing; the Comet is lightweight and relatively unstable, leading to the car being rammed off-road by the other vehicles, or being launched into the air off of hills and losing control, depending on the player's driving skills. For this, the Comet has the stiffest suspension in the game, including the other sports cars.

This rendition is powered by a single cam carburetored V8, coupled to a five-speed gearbox in a rear engine, all wheel drive layout (20%-80%, front to rear torque distribution). Due to its rear-engine nature, the Comet, like most rear-engined vehicles, can survive huge amounts of crashes without any sign of damage to its engine, although its crash deformation resistance is rather low, increasing chances of having its wheels misaligned or even stuck if not being driven properly. It shares the engine sound with the Infernus and the Super GT.

GTA IV Overview

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

The conventional Comet in Chinatown Wars retains its sporty performance, but is ranked below higher end sports cars in the same, although its handling and braking are considerably good. The modified variant of the Comet is superior in speed, but is otherwise similar in performance to a standard Comet.

Grand Theft Auto V and Online

The Comet is fairly similar to the GTA IV rendition. The mass, top speed and acceleration have been changed, however, and the most notable difference is that the GTA V version is rear-wheel drive, as opposed to a relatively uncommon all-wheel drive drivetrain in GTA IV. The car has fairly average performance for a sports car, but the traction is better than most of the sports cars. However, the car is very light and tail heavy, compared to similar cars such as the Feltzer and Elegy RH8.

Like the GTA IV rendition, the Comet is still powered by the same single cam carburetored V8 (with the website claiming that it is powered by a 3-liter engine capable of pushing 550hp), this time coupled to a 5-speed gearbox in a rear engine, rear wheel drive layout. Oddly, the website also claims it has a top speed of 203 mph, while the observed top speed was only 120 mph. It is, however, higher than what the handling top speed suggests, which is only 94 mph. The engine sound is shared with the Sentinel and the Tailgater.

GTA V and Online Overview

Variants

Image	Vehicle	Description	Notes
	Comet	A modified Triad version of the Comet appears with unique modifications in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. It sports a large chin spoiler, vented roof and a rear spoiler. It only spawns in a purple/dark red color. The car can be obtained anytime at Chan's place, even after his death.
	Style SR	A racing variant of the Comet appearing in GTA Chinatown Wars, featuring a two-tone design, spoiler and under glow lights.
	500 XLR8	Another racing variant of the Comet appearing in GTA Chinatown Wars.
Special variants
	Orange Comet	A unique-colored Comet is featured during the mission No. 1 in Grand Theft Auto IV. Niko must race against other competitors in the Comet belonging to Stevie. The player can easily obtain the vehicle after completing the mission, as it is given to Niko by Brucie.
	Mauve Comet	A purple Comet appears in Grand Theft Auto IV in the Golden Pier car park as part of Stevie's Car Thefts. Niko is requested to steal the car, but, as with other Stevie-requested vehicles, the player can store the Comet before delivering another to Stevie.

Modifications

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

The Comet can be modified at TransFender:

• The TransFender in Las Venturas charges 20% more for every modification except colors.

Grand Theft Auto V and Online

Category		Modification	Cost (GTA V)	Cost (GTA Online)	Image
Upgrade: Benny's Original Motor WorksB		Comet Retro Custom	N/A	$645,000
Armor		No Armor	$325	$1,000
		Armor Upgrade 20%	$1,625	$7,500
		Armor Upgrade 40%	$4,062	$12,000
		Armor Upgrade 60%	$6,500	$20,000
		Armor Upgrade 80%	$11,375	$35,000
		Armor Upgrade 100%	$16,250	$50,000
Bodywork		None	$100	$200
		Arch Extensions	$350	$700
Brakes		Stock Brakes	$325	$1,000
		Street Brakes	$6,500	$20,000
		Sport Brakes	$8,775	$27,000
		Race Brakes	$11,375	$35,000
Bumpers		Stock Front Bumper	$750	$2,200
		Splitter With Canards	$1,250	$4,600
		Splitter With Twin Canards	$1,650	$7,400
Engine		EMS Upgrade, Level 1	$2,925	$9,000
		EMS Upgrade, Level 2	$4,062	$12,500
		EMS Upgrade, Level 3	$5,850	$18,000
		EMS Upgrade, Level 4	$10,887	$33,500
Exhausts		Stock Exhaust	$130	$260
		Dual Shotgun Exhaust	$375	$750
Explosives		Ignition Bomb	N/A	$5,000
		Remote Bomb	N/A	$7,500
Horns		Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Horns	-	-
Lights	Headlights	Stock Lights	$200	$600
		Xenon Lights	$1,000	$7,500
	Neon Kits	Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Lights	-	-
Loss/Theft Prevention		Tracker	N/A	Too Hot
		Full Coverage	N/A	Too Hot
Plates		Blue on White 1	$50	$200
		Blue on White 2	$50	$200
		Blue on White 3	$50	$200
		Yellow on Blue	$75	$300
		Yellow on Black	$150	$600
Respray		Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Respray Colors	-	-
Roll Cages		No Roll Cage	$350	$700
		Roll Cage and Chassis Upgrade	$550	$1,100
Sell		Sell Vehicle	N/A	Too Hot
Spoilers		Stock Spoiler	$500	$6,000
		High Level Spoiler	$750	$7,050
		GT Wing	$950	$10,000
Suspension		Stock Suspension	$100	$200
		Lowered Suspension	$500	$1,000
		Street Suspension	$1,000	$2,000
		Sport Suspension	$1,700	$3,400
		Competition Suspension	$2,200	$4,400
Transmission		Stock Transmission	$325	$1,000
		Street Transmission	$9,587	$29,500
		Sports Transmission	$10,562	$32,500
		Race Transmission	$13,000	$40,000
Turbo		None	$1,625	$5,000
		Turbo Tuning	$8,125	$50,000
Wheels		Main article: Vehicle Customization in GTA V/Wheels	-	-
Windows		None	$100	$500
		Light Smoke	$200	$1,500
		Dark Smoke	$450	$3,500
		Limo	$700	$5,000

^B Only available at Benny's Original Motor Works (enhanced version).

Gallery

Design

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Grand Theft Auto V

Images

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Grand Theft Auto V and Online

Locations

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

• In front of the Leaf Links golf club.
• Inside the garage of a house on Starfish Island, just north of Vercetti Estate.
• Common in Ocean Beach, Downtown and on Starfish Island.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

• It spawns around Temple, Santa Maria Beach, Vinewood, Richman, Rodeo, Verona Beach and Market, Los Santos.
• It spawns around the Avispa Country Club, King's, Paradiso, Juniper Hollow, Palisades and Queens, San Fierro.
• It spawns around Prickle Pine, The Strip and Old Venturas Strip, Las Venturas.
• Parked in the parking lot nearby the tennis court at the Avispa Country Club, San Fierro (only when wanted for Exports and Imports, sometimes locked or alarmed).
• Available for import from Easter Basin docks, San Fierro after completion of the second list, for $28,000 on Friday.
• It is occasionally seen driven near the golf courses in the state.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

• Parked in a parking lot by Escobar International Airport in Viceport.
• Parked under a building near Bryan Forbes' apartment.
• Parked along the road that extends from Malibu Club to North Point Mall.
• Inside a garage northeast of Lance's apartment.
• In front of the entrance of a short U-shaped building north of Lance's apartment.
• Parked near an apartment at Vice Point, before the bridge leading to Prawn Island.

Grand Theft Auto IV

• It can be spawned by dialing 227-555-0175 on the mobile phone. This cheat does not affected saved games or block any achievements or trophies.
• It very rarely spawns in Algonquin, Liberty City.
• If the player is driving a Comet around South Bohan, there is a chance a row of Comets will spawn parked.
• It may spawn while riding a Sanchez.

The Ballad Of Gay Tony

• The vehicle is extensively available and can be found driven around the streets of Algonquin.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

• The normal Comet may be purchased from the auto merchant in BOABO, Broker.
• The normal Comet spawns throughout the city, along with Turismos, Sabre GTs, and Banshees mostly.
• A modified Comet is parked on the northeast corner of Chan Jaoming's garage in East Island City, Dukes. It spawns even after Chan's death.
• The modified variant can be also found during rampages in southern Algonquin, driven by Chan Jaoming's men.

Grand Theft Auto V

• It can be spawned through cheats:
  • (Xbox versions)
  • (PlayStation versions)
  • Typing within the cheat console on the PC version (the cheat console is activated by pressing either or )
  • Dialing 1999-266-38 on the phone (PlayStation 4/Xbox One/PC versions)
• Isiah Friedlander's red Comet is usually parked outside his practice in Pacific Bluffs (only until Abandonment Issues).
• Purchasable for $85,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
• Found parked outside Los Santos Customs in Burton, often pre-modified (enhanced version only).
• It is seen around Rockford Hills.

Grand Theft Auto Online

• Available for purchase from Legendary Motorsport for $100,000.
  • Previously removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update; reinstated with the Money Fronts update.
• Available for purchase from Benny's Original Motor Works for $100,000 as part of the Import/Export update.
  • Previously removed from the website as part of the San Andreas Mercenaries update; reinstated with the Money Fronts update.
• It can spawn in the parking lot of The Diamond Casino & Resort.
• It rarely spawns outside Los Santos Customs, but it cannot be customized or stored.

Prominent Appearances in Gameplay

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

• Waste the Wife – Tommy has to kill Mrs. Dawson, who drives a yellow Comet.
• Death Row – After Tommy leaves the junkyard with Lance, Diaz's men chase them both with four Comets.
• Sunshine Autos Import Garage – The Comet is one of the 24 vehicles wanted by Sunshine Autos for its import garage. Placed on the third list.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

• Exports and Imports – The Comet is one of the 30 vehicles wanted for the side-mission. Placed on the second list.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

• Leap and Bound – Lance arrives in a Comet to meet the Sharks drug dealer. It may be used by Victor to chase the dealer's Speeder after he kidnaps Lance. Another Comet is parked near a ramp for Victor to jump to the ship.
• So Long Schlong – Reni leaves the studio in a unique red Comet. It is later seen again when Victor has to save him from the Mendez Cartel.
• Civil Asset Forfeiture Impound – The Comet is one of the 32 vehicles wanted by the Civil Asset Forfeiture Impound. Placed on the second list.
• Drug Running – During the fourth job, the dealers bring the fake drugs in a Comet.

Grand Theft Auto IV

• No. 1 – Niko and Brucie use Stevie's yellow Comet to win a street race.
• Hating the Haters – A special silver Comet is parked by Bernie Crane's apartment at the start of the mission. It comes with one of eight possible lusters.
• Brucie's Races – The opponents may use Comets during the races.
• Stevie's Car Thefts – The Comet is one of the 30 vehicles wanted by Stevie.

Multiplayer

• Party Mode – Two Comets can be seen during this mode.

The Lost and Damned

• Gang Wars – Sometimes, a special black Comet is driven by the Yardies.

The Ballad Of Gay Tony

• Ladies' Night – Packie is driving a red Comet during this mission.
• Triathlons – Two unique coloured Comets appear in these missions. One has a cream primary colour, while the other has a yellow primary colour.
• Drug Wars – Sometimes, Comets with unique colours appear in drug wars.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

• Raw Deal – A modified Comet can be seen in an alley on the route to the Linen Lounge during the mission.
• Salt in the Wound – Wu Lee uses it as a getaway car during the mission. Huang and Heston also use one to catch up to him.

Grand Theft Auto V

• Reuniting the Family – Isiah Friedlander's Comet can be seen parked by his office during this mission. It can also be seen parked there when Michael goes for a therapy session.

Strangers and Freaks

• Vinewood Souvenirs - Tyler – Tyler Dixon's red Comet is parked at his home during this mission.
• Closing the Deal – Lenny Avery's unique light green Comet is seen during this mission.

Grand Theft Auto Online

• Simeon's Export Requests – This vehicle may be randomly requested for delivery by Simeon Yetarian.

Executives and Other Criminals

• VIP Work: Asset Recovery – Appears as a target vehicle at the La Mesa Police Station.

The Diamond Casino & Resort

• Casino Work: When the Chips are Down – If the enemies are Kkangpae, their blue modified Comet will be parked outside their chip factory.

Los Santos Tuners

• Auto Shop Service – This vehicle may be randomly selected to be serviced and returned to a customer.
• Exotic Exports – This is one of the hundred possible cars that can be requested by Brucie Kibbutz for delivery.

Notable Owners

3D Universe

• Mrs. Dawson
• Reni Wassulmaier

HD Universe

• Stevie
• Bernie Crane
• Patrick McReary
• Chan Jaoming
• Wu Lee
• Isiah Friedlander
• Lenny Avery
• Tyler Dixon
• Kkangpae

Rewards

Grand Theft Auto IV

• After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie, he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic. The Comet will fetch up to $6,000.

Rockstar Games Social Club

Grand Theft Auto V and Online

Pfister Comet - Sports

Main image (after 2019).

"Action" image for GTA V.

"Action" image for GTA Online.

Main image (prior to 2019).

SPEED

81.555809

ACCELERATION

85

BRAKING

26.666668

TRACTION

78.787872

SEATS

2

GARAGE

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PREMIUM

SUPER-MODDABLE

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Oversights

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories

• Despite the Comet in this game having twin exhaust pipes placed on the right side of the rear bumper, fumes can also be seen coming out from the left side of the rear bumper.

Grand Theft Auto Online

• The "main image" on the vehicle's Rockstar Games Social Club listing depicts a Comet Retro Custom instead of the Comet.

Radio Stations

• In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Comet plays CSR 103.9.
• In Grand Theft Auto IV, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Comet uses the "Modern Electronic" group which can play:
  • Electro-Choc
  • Radio Broker
• In Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Comet uses the "Modern Electronic" group which can play:
  • Electro-Choc
  • Radio Broker
• In Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Comet uses the "Modern Electronic" group which can play:
  • Electro-Choc
  • Radio Broker
• In Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, the Comet plays Deadmau5.
• In Grand Theft Auto V, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Comet uses the "Pop" group which plays Non-Stop-Pop FM.
• In Grand Theft Auto Online, the default radio stations are grouped by genre. The Comet uses the "Pop" group which can play:
  • Non-Stop-Pop FM
  • Still Slipping Los Santos
  • MOTOMAMI Los Santos

Specifications

Model

Traffic Default Colors

Trivia

General

• The vehicle is named after an eponymous astronomical object, which travels at high speeds. This clearly refers to the Comet's reputation as one of the fastest vehicles.
• The Comet in the HD Universe has its name badging font similar to the popular font in Grand Theft Auto V, which is the Freestyle Script.

3D Universe

• The Comet and the Hermes in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City do not have license plates.
• In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Carl Johnson always hops in the car without opening the door when getting in from the driver's side; however, if the Comet is locked, CJ will not get in the car and the "jump in the car trick" is disabled.
• NPC-driven Comets in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories often fail to stop in time when approaching a traffic light. This will usually result in a collision if there are cars in front of the Comet.

Grand Theft Auto IV

• The beta version of the Comet featured a bigger Pfister logo on the trunk. It can be seen on the Stevie's car theft image.
• As the Comet's engine is rear designed, if a person is seen checking the engine of a Comet (due to it having black smoke come out of it) they will check the front, where the trunk is, and act like it is the engine.
• This vehicle does not feature a license plate, similarly to other vehicles like the Dukes or the Contender.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

• During the mission Yu Jian, if the player follows the yellow pathway, the player can see a purple-and-red modified Comet being chased down on the Broker-Dukes Expressway by two Police Patrols at top speed. It is also possible that the driver might be Chan Jaoming, as Chan also possesses a similar Comet.
  • If the player follows the car and tries to hijack it, it will be locked.

Grand Theft Auto V and Online

• Before the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 1 update, the site showed a red Comet on the website's wallpaper in both Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online. However, the car is not purchasable on this site in GTA Online. Instead, the player may visit Legendary Motorsport to purchase one in GTA Online.
• The Comet has an incorrect cinematic preview image on the GTA Online Rockstar Games Social Club, showing the Pfister Comet Retro Custom.
• Strangely, despite being claimed and appearing to be rear-wheel drive, when rolled over, a driveshaft connecting the rear engine to the front wheels is present, without a center diff. This is clearly a developer oversight.
• According to the ambient files, the Comet is one of several named vehicles in-game that make up distant car sounds.^[1] Other vehicles include the Entity XF, Cheetah, Banshee, Daemon, Carbonizzare, Vacca and Feltzer.
• In GTA Online, the Interaction Menu assigns the front boot as the "Hood" and the rear engine compartment as the "Trunk".

See Also

• Penetrator, Porka, Porka Turbo and Speeder – Various Grand Theft Auto cars based on Porsche models.
• Comet Retro Custom – Custom widebody variant added in the Import/Export update for Grand Theft Auto Online.
• Comet SR – High-performance variant introduced in The Doomsday Heist update for GTA Online.

References

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