Since the Fast and Furious franchise began with 2001’s The Fast and the Furious, the movies have evolved tremendously. What started as a story about street racing has, over the course of nine Fast and Furious movies, become one that celebrates family love while providing high-stakes global action. Fast X, the upcoming tenth film, is currently in production; and according to star Tyrese Gibson, the film will go back to the franchise’s roots.
One thing that is consistent with each Fast and Furious film is, of course, the use of very impressive cars. Indeed, each film brings its own unique set of cars, which are used as accessories for the characters or as showstopping moments where cars race or become destroyed in a high-intensity moment. They are undoubtedly some of the coolest cars to be featured in a movie. Here’s eight of them, ranked.
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8 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX — Tokyo Drift
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The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX first appeared in Tokyo Drift, and its appearance saw demand for the model skyrocket, with many fans wanting to have a model of their own. The car appears when Han Seoul-Oh gives the car to Sean to practice drifting after he crashes his car, resulting in exciting drifting scenes until the car is lost when Sean is trying to escape Takashi.
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7 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS — The Fast and the Furious
The Mitsubishi Eclipse GS was a specially customized car that, per Motor Authority, was created by Diamond-Star Motors and Mitsubishi. The car appears in The Fast and The Furious when Brian drives the car after he escapes from the police. The car is destroyed by Johnny Tran, however, we enjoyed seeing it for the brief time it was on our screens.
6 Lykan HyperSport — Furious 7
The Lykan HyperSport was featured in Furious 7 and created lots of conversation after the film was released. The car flies from one skyscraper to another in one of the most unbelievable stunts in the entire franchise. The car was destroyed after it took on some damage after the stunt, and, according to HotCars, it’s on record as one of the most expensive cars in existence.
5 Nissan GT-R R35 — Fast & Furious 6
The Nissan GT-R R35 has appeared multiple times in the franchise. The car appears in Fast & Furious 6 and also in Furious 7. The car meets its demise in the latter film, but it’s one of the longer-lasting models when compared to others within the franchise.
4 Honda S2000 — 2 Fast 2 Furious
In terms of visuals, the Honda S2000 that we see sported by Suki cannot be outdone. The car was introduced by Suki and features a set of hot pink vinyls and a bottle of Nitrous stored behind the seats. The car is the most visually impressive and the sequence where Suki drives the car over a bridge in 2 Fast 2 Furious is amazing. It’s definitely one of the most impressive of the whole franchise.
3 1970 Dodge Charger R/T — The Fast and the Furious
The Dodge Charger R/T appears in The Fast and The Furious, and it was a custom build by Dom Toretto. The car features an impressive 900 horsepower and holds a record of ¼ of a mile in 9 seconds. The car goes through a lot of damage throughout the franchise, however, is somehow always fixed by a member of Dom’s crew.
2 Ford GT40 — Fast Five
The Ford GT40 is one of the most admired in the entire franchise, however, the one used in Fast Five is not a real one, but rather a replica made for the film. The car is very rare and usually sells for around $1.5 million. It’s a visually impressive car that is definitely one of the best.
1 1966 Corvette Sting Ray — The Fate of the Furious
Undeniably, one of the most memorable cars in the franchise is the 1966 Corvette Sting Ray. The car is featured in a chase sequence that captivated fans watching The Fate of the Furious. The car boasts a top speed of 140MPH and is definitely one of the coolest looking in the franchise as well. It’s a beautiful and classic car that added a lot to the franchise.
