QUICK FACTS
Overview
The Emperor is a Grand Theft Auto sedan modelled on the Cadillac DeVille / Fleetwood (1980s) and built in-game by Albany. It has been part of the series since GTA San Andreas (2004).
Its shape references the boxy 1980s Cadillac DeVille / Fleetwood Brougham.
History in the GTA Series
The Emperor is a long-running budget sedan, famous in San Andreas for a rusted, beat-up variant. It returned in GTA IV and GTA V as a common, cheap traffic car.
The Albany Connection
Inside GTA's fiction the Emperor carries the Albany badge. Rockstar's in-game manufacturers are parody brands of real-world marques — a way the series builds a recognisable car world without licensing real names — and the Albany stable is where this vehicle sits.
What We Actually Know About It in GTA 6
Rockstar has not shown or named the Emperor for GTA 6. Given that it (or a close equivalent) has recurred across the series, it is reasonable to expect something like it to appear — but that is an expectation drawn from franchise history, not a confirmed fact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Emperor confirmed for GTA 6?
No. Rockstar has not shown or named the Emperor for GTA 6. It has appeared in the GTA series since GTA San Andreas (2004), so something like it is plausible, but nothing about its GTA 6 form is official yet.
What is the Emperor based on?
It is modelled on the Cadillac DeVille / Fleetwood (1980s), and in-game it is made by Albany.
How fast is the Emperor in GTA 6, and what does it cost?
Unknown. Rockstar has not released any GTA 6 vehicle stats or prices. Any figure you see quoted for this vehicle is fan speculation, not a confirmed number.
When did the Emperor first appear in Grand Theft Auto?
It debuted in GTA San Andreas (2004) and has recurred in the series since.
Last updated May 30, 2026. For the full database, visit our Vehicles Wiki (255 entries).