--- title: "GTA V’s Latest Car Release Looks Almost Exactly Like a Chevy Camaro" description: "Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto franchise has always featured cars that were vaguely reminiscent of real cars, just with different names. I can still remember back when I was way too young to be playing a game as violent as…" date: "2022-09-04" modified: "2022-09-04" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/gta-vs-latest-car-release-looks-almost-exactly-like-a-chevy-camaro" categories: - "Culture" - "News" tags: - "Camaro" - "Chevrolet" - "Corvette" - "sports car" --- # GTA V’s Latest Car Release Looks Almost Exactly Like a Chevy Camaro ![]() Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto franchise has always featured cars that were vaguely reminiscent of real cars, just with different names. I can still remember back when I was way too young to be playing a game as violent as GTA: Vice City, my favorite car was the Banshee because it looked like a C4 Corvette. Now, though, Rockstar just revealed a new car for GTA V and it looks so similar to another GM product that its lawyers might soon be making a few phone calls. It's called the Declasse Vigero ZX and it looks exactly like the current [Chevy Camaro](). While GTA cars have always been similar to real cars, but just different enough to avoid any legal issues, this Vigero ZX pushes the envelope. It isn't similar to the Camaro—it's damn near identical. It's almost like Rockstar didn't even try to differentiate it. The Vigero's headlights feature the exact same LED light bar, just instead of having on circular headlight, the GTA car has two. The GTA car also has the same grille shape, a nearly identical grille insert, the same front air intakes, the same side mirrors, and the same taillights. Even the C-pillar kink is the same. It's a digital ripoff. ![]() Fans of the game, especially those who are also Camaro fans, might be happy about this, as it adds some realism to the experience while allowing them to drive a car that they love. However, I don't think GM or its lawyers are going to be too happy about it. I've played most of the Grand Theft Auto games and they've always tried to make their cities feel as close to real cities as possible. Adding realistic looking cars is a crucial part of that. So I can imagine it's cool for players to essentially drive around in what looks like a Camaro, in a digital city that feels like[ L.A.]() However, I can also imagine that GM isn't going to be thrilled about having a virtual carbon copy of one of its most famous cars running over thousands of digital civilians. *Got tips? Send them to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()