The internet’s rumour mill is spinning so fast it could power a small city, and this time, the gossip sits squarely at the intersection of our two favourite pastimes: cars and causing virtual mayhem. Social media has been set ablaze by speculation that Ford’s brand-new electric Capri could be making a star appearance in the feverishly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6.
It all kicked off on Reddit and Instagram, where images, slicker than a fresh oil spill, started doing the rounds. The pictures showed the EV Capri pulling a perfect doughnut and, most tellingly, the iconic “Vice City” sign reimagined with “Capri” letters. Naturally, the GTA faithful, who have collectively purchased a staggering 450 million copies of the series, went into overdrive.
Not content to sit on the sidelines, Ford itself decided to pour petrol on the fire. The automotive giant released its own teaser trailer, cheekily fanning the flames of speculation and sending fans scrambling for any sliver of confirmation. The response was immediate. “A Capri would be mega if true,” one user commented, while another simply roared, “UP THE CAPRI”. You can almost feel the nostalgic energy, with one fan wistfully sharing, “I learned to drive in a Ford Capri!”.
Kicking Open the Garage Door to GTA’s Greatest Hits
This Capri chaos has done more than just get us excited for a potential new ride; it’s sparked a massive debate about the most iconic cars to have ever graced the streets of Los Santos, Liberty City, and Vice City. While Rockstar Games famously uses fictional brands to parody real-world vehicles, car enthusiasts know exactly what they’re looking at. Whether the Capri gets confirmed or not, it’s clear that for GTA fans, the car is just as important as the mission.
So, let’s pop the bonnet on some of the series’ most legendary vehicles.
- The Sabre Turbo: A true Vice City OG. This two-door muscle car, with hints of a 1970s Oldsmobile Cutlass or Buick Regal, was the go-to for high-speed pursuits and sunset cruises down Ocean Drive. It’s a slab of pure, unadulterated American power.
- The Banshee: A series staple since GTA III, the Bravado Banshee is the spitting image of a Dodge Viper. It’s loud, hard to tame, and has been the dream garage car for countless players for over two decades.
- The Comet: If you’ve ever wanted to thrash a Porsche 911 around hairpin turns without the terrifying insurance bill, the Pfister Comet is your car. Sleek, fast, and with that signature rear-engine handling, it’s a timeless sports classic in the GTA universe.
- The Pegassi Zentorno: For a long time, this was the undisputed king of GTA Online. Based heavily on the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, the Zentorno was the hypercar to own, a status symbol that screamed you’d successfully completed a few high-stakes heists. As one fan put it, “I am a simple man, I peel and eat bananas, Pegassi Zentorno”.
- The Vapid Dominator: No prizes for guessing this one. The Dominator is a pitch-perfect parody of the Ford Mustang, and it’s a beloved workhorse for players who love muscle car culture.
- The Oppressor Mk II: Ah, the flying rocket bike. No vehicle is more controversial. To some, it’s an indispensable tool for grinding missions; to others, it’s the symbol of lobby-destroying griefers. One fan bravely admitted their allegiance, joking, “Yes, you can block me”.
The Capri wouldn’t be a total newcomer to the franchise. A car inspired by the classic Capri did feature way back in GTA: London 1969, making a potential return in GTA 6 a brilliant nod to the series’ own history. Pulling up to a modern Vice City mission in a silent, tyre-shredding EV Capri? As one commenter put it: “This goes hard”.
Whether it’s just a masterful bit of marketing or a genuine teaser, the whole affair reminds us why we love the cars of GTA. They’re not just tools; they are characters in their own right, each with a story, a feel, and a legion of devoted fans.
So, while we wait for Rockstar to drop more info, the question remains: What car would you love to see tear up the streets of Vice City in GTA 6?
