Gavril Roamer

1992-1998 Gavril Roamer V8 4WD XT

The **Gavril Roamer** is a full-size SUV built by Gavril from 1992 to 2006. It shares a platform with the Gavril D-Series. On August 6, 2020, it was given a remaster with the release of update v0.20, and with that, a new facelift model.

## Design

### Pre-facelift

* The SWB Roamer is based on the 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
* The LWB Roamer is based on the 1992-1999 Chevrolet Suburban.

### Facelift

* The SWB Roamer is based on the 2000-2006 GMC Yukon.
* The LWB Roamer is based on the 2000-2006 GMC Yukon XL.

## Development

> *“Maybe this'll pique your interest. It's been partially finished sitting on my hard drive for a year and I just had the brilliant idea to stick it on the D15 chassis. I can re-use everything - the frame, suspension, engine, running gear.”*
> —gabester, BeamNG Forums, 16 September 2013
>
>

The Gavril Roamer has the distinction of being the first vehicle to be based entirely on an existing platform, sharing its whole chassis with the Gavril D-Series. Due to file sharing limitations at the time of its introduction, the Roamer was originally categorized as merely a variant of the D15. However, with the addition of the global Jbeam system in update 0.5, the Roamer was deemed a separate vehicle internally, despite still sharing the bulk of its underlying hardware with the D-Series. Improvements made to one vehicle generally also apply to the other, as well as, to a lesser extent, the Gavril H-Series.

The Roamer was first revealed by gabester in 2013, shortly before the final update of the initial alpha release of BeamNG.drive. It was the last vehicle of that year to be revealed. Development proper on the utility vehicle occurred in 2015, alongside the Ibishu 200BX, especially after the perceived completion of the Hirochi Sunburst at the end of the experimental release era. Due to the timeline of its development, the Roamer did not appear in either of the community polls that came before or after it was created, though reactions to its inclusion were very positive.

Unlike the 200BX, the Roamer was developed on a rather fast track, in part due to its similarities with the Gavril D15. gabester teased screenshots of the Roamer throughout early April of 2015, showing increased states of completion, from being a body shell with wheels to having a fully-modeled interior. The early-access snapshots for update 0.3.8.1 feature a virtually-complete rendition of the Gavril Roamer, whereas the 200BX was absent. Both vehicles would be bundled together with the final release of update 0.3.8.1.

Among intermediate changes made to the Roamer since its release, a new roof rack storage system was added in update 0.4.1, while it was among the first vehicles in update 0.4.3 to receive a new UV livery skin layer, used on the Sheriff and, in update 0.4.3.1, the Fire Chief configurations. New interior colors came in update 0.5, and two-tone jobs were added in update 0.8. New engines, suspension setups, and other drivetrain additions were also shared in common with other contemporary Gavril models.

One of the first hints of a Roamer remaster dates back to update 0.16, which tweaked the body shape of the SUV, making the sides a little rounder, among other changes. It was the median between subtle and extreme but would not be as dramatic as what was yet to come. The 0.15 update also featured a refresh of the Roamer's roof rack storage capabilities and assets.

The first proper remaster for the Roamer arrived with the 0.18 update, while the second came with update 0.19. Both of these revisions paled in comparison to the D-Series, which received the bulk of the attention, although the Roamer favored from body-frame separation, an extended length configuration, and improvements to its geometry and Jbeam simulation. The Roamer renovation would be the entry for update 0.20, as it received a facelift model, material updates, and a revised interior, alongside a chassis refresh with new textures that it shares with the other Gavril trucks.

## Overview of models

### I6

The base model has a underpowered I6 with 167 BHP and 287 NM of torque. It comes with the base gray interior and is only available with a 5-speed manual. It weighs 2115 kg and has the stock 16 inch black steel wheels. It should be noted that this model doesn't have roof racks (unlike all other configs) and is not available with a facelift.

### V8

The V8 upgrades to a beefy and robust 4.5L V8 with 218 BHP and 322 NM of torque. It comes with a black interior and comes with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed auto, weighs 2190 kg and upgrades to a set of more fancy-looking Gavril D-alloy wheels. It should be mentioned that the 4.5L V8 has 2 stages of engine tuning. There is also a facelift model for this configuration, which only has an automatic.

#### V8 4WD

The V8 4WD is the same as the V8, except for having 4WD and locking wheel hubs.

### V8 XT

The V8 XT has a more powerful 5.5L V8 with 237 BHP and 378 NM of torque, and upgrades to the 17-inch Terra-XT wheels, and weighs 50kg more than both the V8 models, and has two-tone paint, body colored trim and running boards. There is also a facelift model for this configuration, which only has an automatic.

#### V8 XT 4WD

The V8 XT 4WD is the same as the V8 XT, but it has four-wheel drive.

### V8 LXT

The LXT model is similar to the XT, but has an extended wheelbase and a third row seat. This model has a facelift version, which only has an automatic.

#### V8 LXT 4WD

Same as the V8 LXT, but with four-wheel drive.

### Diesel V8 LXT35

The diesel LXT35 uses a 6.0 liter diesel V8 engine, and parts from the Gavril D35 to create a powerful yet comfortable towing machine. This model only has 4WD, and no facelift version (much like the I6 config).

### Belasco City Police Department

Similar to the 2000-2006 XT 4WD, but has steel wheels, a push bar, a light bar, spotlights, and weighs 2305 kg.

### Sheriff

A Sheriff configuration with lifted suspension and 31 inch off-road tires, and a bull bar instead of a push bar. It weighs 2325 kg and is the 1992-1998 model.

### Fire Chief

Similar to the Sheriff Off-Road, but with an extended wheelbase, fire chief livery and a red light bar.

### LXT35 Police Package (Unmarked)

The LXT35 Police Package has a push bar, heavy duty suspension, steel wheels and concealed flashers. Unlike the standard LXT35, the police package is a facelift model and has roots from the gasoline Gavril D35, coming with the 6.9L V8 instead of the diesel V8 on the normal LXT35.

### V8 Roadsport

The V8 Roadsport has a supercharged 5.5L V8, making 336 BHP and 429 NM of torque via a Stage 1 upgraded long block. Comes in either a manual or automatic, and has Gavril Sport5 17-inch chrome rims and features car-like handling. It weighs 2190 kg.

#### V8 Roadsport LXT

The V8 Roadsport LXT is a customized LXT model with a fiberglass body kit, lowered suspension and the same supercharged V8 from the regular Roadsport.

### Off-Road

This is the Off-Road version of the Roamer, and it has 502 BHP and a very high torque output of 802 NM, thanks to a Stage 2 supercharged 5.5L V8 with an adjustable race ECU and has a heavy-duty long block. It is quite good in off-road thanks to its special off-road front and rear suspension, its 33 inch off-road wheels and has accommodating fender flares, and custom metal off-road bumpers. It has a roof rack with 2 20L fuel canisters, a tool box, a spare tire, and 2 roof lights. It has a snorkel and racing seats only in the front, and weighs 2365 kg and only comes in manual, and has a tendency to roll when turning sharply, or drifting without the transfer case connected. The off-road model comes in the facelift version.

### Adventure

The Adventure is similar to the Off-Road model, but has a desert camo livery, a solid front axle for superior articulation (compared to the Off-Road's independent front suspension), a bull bar, 5.5L V8 engine, and is not the facelift model.

### Street Tuned

The Street Tuned model has a powerful supercharged 5.5L V8 making 508 BHP, a 5-speed manual, custom 18 inch wheels, lowered suspension and a hood scoop.

### Drag

The Drag model is a heavily customized Roamer with an engine making 1025 BHP, drag slicks, and a custom 4 link rear suspension.

## Trivia

* This was officially the latest year American-manufactured vanilla vehicle in-game (being 2006) until the Bastion.

## References

1. ↑ Development screenshots #1 [Closed]
2. ↑ Development screenshots #1 [Closed]
3. ↑ BeamNG.drive development snapshots

**Gavril**