Imponte is an American automotive manufacturer in both the 3D Universe and HD Universe of the Grand Theft Auto series.
Overview
Based on the former General Motors marque Pontiac, the logo has an upside down triangle, much like Pontiac's arrowhead logo. Imponte manufactures performance vehicles. The Dukes and DF8-90 also feature emblems with crossed checkered flags that are similar to Chevrolet's high performance flags. They are one of the few manufacturers mentioned in 3D Universe.
Vehicles
3D Universe
| Image | Vehicle | Style | Based on (3D Universe) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The Insurrection in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. |
Insurrection | Sports car | Third-generation Pontiac Firebird | Only depicted in advertisements; Not seen on the road |
HD Universe
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Trivia
- In real life, there is a vehicle made by Pontiac called the Phoenix, a compact car made from 1977-84. However, the Phoenix in-game is a muscle car based on the late 70s Firebird.
- Imponte is a play on the term impotence, another reference to Rockstar's crude humor.
- Imponte also means 'impose yourself' in Spanish.
- The Imponte Racing logo features a design inspired by outrun/synthwave culture, which is a retro-futuristic 1980s visual style.
- The Imponte Racing Satin Jacket also features a 1980s retro design of the same aesthetic.
- The Ruiner Racing Jacket seems to be based on Burt Reynolds' "Bandit" jackets from Smokey and the Bandit 2.
