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Emperor in every GTA

Emperor appears in 4 games, from San Andreas (2004) to GTA VI (2026). Here is how it changed in every version, side by side.

  • 4Games
  • 2004First seen
  • 2026Latest
  • 22Years in the series
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  1. 2004SA
    Emperor — San Andreas
    First appearance · San Andreas · Sedans

    Emperor

    The Emperor is a four-door car in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (model emperor, ID 585).

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    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~165 km/h · 103 mph
    Speed
    72
    Acceleration
    42
    Braking
    53
    Traction
    41
    In-game value
    $35,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Weight
    1,800 kg · 3,968 lb
    Gears
    5
    Engine
    Petrol
    Based on
    1990-1993 Infiniti Q45
    Customizable
    Yes
  2. 2008IV
    Emperor — GTA IV
    GTA IV · Sedans

    Emperor

    An Albany sedan that appears in GTA IV and its episodes.

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    Manufacturer
    Albany
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~130 km/h · 81 mph
    Speed
    81
    Braking
    30
    Traction
    67
    0–60 mph
    9.9 s
    In-game value
    $25,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Weight
    2,100 kg · 4,630 lb
    Gears
    4
    Based on
    1977–1980 Cadillac Sedan de Ville
    What changed · vs San Andreas
    • Top speed (game estimate) −35 km/h
    • Speed +9
    • Braking −23
    • Traction +26
  3. 2008IV
    Emperor (rusted) — GTA IV
    GTA IV · Sedans

    Emperor (rusted)

    An Albany sedan that appears in GTA IV and its episodes.

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    Manufacturer
    Albany
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~130 km/h · 81 mph
    Speed
    81
    Acceleration
    47
    Braking
    21
    Traction
    64
    0–60 mph
    12.9 s
    In-game value
    $25,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Weight
    2,100 kg · 4,630 lb
    Gears
    4
    Based on
    5th Generation Cadillac Sedan de Ville; Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham; 7th Generation Pontiac Bonneville (Interior)
    What changed · vs GTA IV
    • Name Emperor → Emperor (rusted)
    • Braking −9
    • Traction −3
    • 0–60 mph +3 s
  4. 2013V
    Emperor — GTA V
    GTA V · Sedans

    Emperor

    A 4-seat Albany sedan found in GTA V's story mode and GTA Online.

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    Manufacturer
    Albany
    Top speed (game estimate)
    ~120 km/h · 75 mph
    Speed
    64
    Acceleration
    35
    Braking
    20
    Traction
    58
    In-game value
    $25,000
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Weight
    1,900 kg · 4,189 lb
    Gears
    5
    Based on
    1977–1980 fifth generation Cadillac Sedan de Ville
    Added in
    Initial Release
    Customizable
    Yes
    What changed · vs GTA IV
    • Name Emperor (rusted) → Emperor
    • Top speed (game estimate) −10 km/h
    • Speed −17
    • Acceleration −12
    • Braking −1
    • Traction −6
  5. 2026VI
    GTA VI · Sedans

    Emperor

    Returning HD-era model that appears in official GTA VI material.

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    Manufacturer
    Albany
    Seats
    4
    Drivetrain
    RWD
    Weight
    1,900 kg · 4,189 lb
    Gears
    5
    Based on
    1977-1980 Cadillac Sedan de Ville (5th Gen) and 1986–1990 Cadillac Brougham
    What changed · vs GTA V

    No measurable change

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