Top Cars In The Fast X Movie

Fast X brings an impressively diverse car lineup, from classic muscle to modern hypercars, including a couple of JDM gems.

The Evolution From “The Fast And The Furious” To “Fast X”

The Fast and Furious franchise has transformed dramatically since its 2001 debut as a gritty street racing film set in Los Angeles. It’s now a global action series, with each installment pushing the boundaries of reality. The franchise’s embrace of drifting culture is at the heart of this evolution, even if it has strayed a little too far from reality since!

When released in 2006, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift marked a turning point, fully embracing drifting and bringing it into the mainstream. It was initially met with a mixed reaction due to missing some original cast members, noticeably Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and his hugely popular Nissan Skyline R34 GTR and Letty Ortiz and her Nissan 240SX S14, disappointing many loyal fans.

At the same time, it brought new appeal to the franchise with its focus on drift culture and cameos from well-known figures like the “Drift King” Keiichi Tsuchiya. It also introduced fan favorites like Han Lue and his Mazda RX-7 FD, among some other awesome JDM rides.

As the franchise evolved, it continued to incorporate drifting and car culture, but with increasingly outlandish stunts that often defied physics to keep the mass appeal that kept Hollywood happy. This shift left many original car enthusiast fans bewildered by the new direction.

Early on, hardcore automotive and drifting fans could laugh off the glaring inaccuracies like the “Danger to Manifold!” warning or the bizarre floor pan failure. However, as the series progressed, particularly with “Fast Five” and “Fast & Furious 6,” it moved far beyond street racing to cater to a broader, worldwide audience with over-the-top action sequences.

Despite departing from its street racing roots, the influence of drifting culture remains evident in the sleek, modified cars we look forward to seeing with each new movie, along with plenty of sideways action, even as the stakes have escalated from winning races to seemingly wanting to save the world.

While the franchise’s evolution into a global action phenomenon may be less appealing to hardcore drifting fans, Fast X continues the tradition of showcasing awesome cars, particularly highly modified rear-wheel drive cars drifting through tight city streets. How can we not love that?!

The Cars In Fast X

While the latest installment features another awesome selection of vehicles, from classic American muscle to exotic European supercars, it’s worth mentioning that there’s been a noticeable decrease in JDM influence compared to earlier films. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top Fast X cars you’ll see in action.

1970 Dodge Charger R/T

The 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is one of the most iconic cars in the Fast and Furious franchise, and it returns to the Fast X car lineup. Dominic Toretto’s signature ride has made many appearances since its introduction in the first film.

The Charger has been modified in Fast X to become better than ever. It now packs a monstrous 7.0-liter supercharged Hemi V8 engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Total power output is now claimed to be 980 horsepower and 980 ft-lb of torque.

Although its rear-wheel-drive layout and ridiculous power on tap allow it to break traction effortlessly, the muscle car is primarily used for street racing in Fast X. Dom brings back the classic Charger for a street race against Dante, the film’s antagonist. This scene harkens back to its street racing roots, allowing fans to see the Charger in its element.

2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody

In a more action-packed part of the film, Dom also drives the modern iteration of his old-school Charger, the SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, through the streets of Rome.

The Hellcat is powered by a supercharged 6.2L HEMI V8 engine, which produces a bonkers 797 horsepower and 707 lb-ft of torque in stock form. In the movie, Dom uses the car to try to push a bomb away from the Vatican, another reminder of how much the series has changed since its roots! Interestingly, this scene was reportedly done with practical effects, with the car actually pushing a one-ton ball down the street.

1966 Chevrolet Impala

The purple ’66 Chevy Impala is the car of choice for Fast X’s antagonist, Dante Reyes. The Impala was a last-minute change from the originally planned Nissan GT-R (damnit!), as Momoa felt the Impala better suited his character’s personality and style.

The Impala first appears in an underground street race scene, where Dante challenges Dom and his iconic 1970 Charger R/T. The Impala is later involved in several high-speed chases in the movie, one of the most notable being when he activates massive flamethrowers on either side during a chase, perfectly displaying the series’ over-the-top yet somewhat entertaining modern twists.

1975 Datsun 240Z (280Z)

The 1975 Datsun 240Z (actually 280Z) is one of the few JDM cars featured in the latest movie, driven by a new character in the series, Isabelle. The 280Z sports a bright yellow paintjob, a widebody kit, and a turbocharger so big it pokes through the hood. While the movie claims it has an RB26 engine swap, it’s equipped with a small-block Chevy engine with an ornamental turbo in the real world (sorry to bring the bad news!)

Its most notable scene in the movie is in a street racing scene during the showdown between Dom’s Charger and Dante’s Impala, adding JDM flair to the American muscle car battle. Interestingly, the sounds for the 280Z were reportedly recorded using Sung Kang’s famous “Fugu Z” 240Z build, a rare bonus addition for JDM fans. This attention to detail showcases the franchise’s continued respect for car culture, even as it has strayed away from it quite a bit otherwise!

1972 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV

Fan-favorite character Han owns the Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV. Known for his love of JDM cars in the past, such as his Mazda RX-7 FD and his “Mona Lisa” Nissan Silvia S15, this classic sports coupe adds a touch of vintage Italian flair to his selection.

In the real world, the 2000 GTV is powered by a 2.0-liter twin-cam four-cylinder engine, producing 131 hp at 5500 rpm. The Bertone-designed body is a timeless example of 1970s Italian styling. It features a five-speed manual gearbox and can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in about 9 seconds, which wasn’t too shabby for its time, even if it wouldn’t stand much of a chance against the other choices of Fast X cars in stock form!

Thankfully, the car in Fast X got some serious upgrades. The film’s stunt coordinator, Alex King, revealed that Han’s Alfa packs a 2.3-liter Ford EcoBoost engine, producing around 280 hp. They also enlisted the help of Alfa specialists Alfaholics for the suspension and geometry setup. Given its lightweight chassis, it proves it’s a lot of fun to drive throughout the movie, and we got treated to Han showing off its drifting capabilities.

2003 Lamborghini Gallardo

In the movie, Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) drives the Lambo Gallardo, which you’ll undoubtedly recognize for its blingy gold chrome wrap. He specifically requests the Gallardo alongside a 1972 Alfa Romeo.

The gold-wrapped Gallardo is featured in several action sequences, including a high-speed chase through the streets of Rome, where he’s not afraid to throw it sideways. The Gallardo is powered by a 5.0-liter V10 engine producing 493 horsepower and capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in about 4 seconds. While the movie may take some liberties with the car’s capabilities for dramatic effect, the real-life Gallardo’s performance credentials make it a fitting choice for Fast X.

1967 Chevrolet El Camino

The Chevy El Camino is Jakob Toretto’s weapon of choice (played by John Cena – yes, we’re not kidding). The American classic combines a pickup truck with the style of a muscle car, making it a unique addition to the film’s automotive lineup.

The El Camino is heavily modified for action sequences in the movie. One of its most notable features is the addition of rocket launchers (remember what we were saying about it getting a little extreme?!) The El Camino gets involved in high-speed chases, which turn into explosive action scenes thanks to the rocket launchers’ significant role in the mayhem.

1966 Ford Fairlane

The ’66 Ford Fairlane is another car owned by Dante in the movie. It is an ultra-rare R-code model – one of only 57 ever built. The maroon-colored muscle car features prominently in a tense bridge chase scene where Dante has kidnapped Dom’s son.

The 1966 Ford Fairlane R-code came originally equipped with a 425-horsepower, 427-cubic-inch V8 engine. Alongside Dante’s Chevy Impala, which we covered earlier, it’s clear that the character has a preference for rare and powerful classic American cars, despite the initial plans for him to have a GT-R. It leaves us wondering which JDM classic he would’ve chosen to fill out his garage instead.

Nissan Silvia PS13 180SX

Finally, some JDM goodness! You’re probably thinking, “Wait, what?! There isn’t a Silvia in Fast X,” then you may have missed it. While it may not have had a huge role in the movie, it briefly appeared in a drag race against Isabelle’s 240Z.

You may be surprised to hear that it’s not an American 240SX but a UK-based JDM 180SX with Brazilian plates slapped on for the street racing scene. This is the case for many of the cars in Fast X.

The Silvia sports a BN Sports body kit, a Toyota 1JZGTE engine swap, and a full Nissan Skyline rear setup. As you can see in the video above, where it gets pushed to its limits on the streets of the UK, it’s certainty not afraid to shred some tires!

2019 McLaren Senna

The 2019 McLaren Senna makes a brief debut in the movie, driven by Deckard Shaw, otherwise known as Jason Statham (another questionable addition to the cast!) The impressive hypercar is named after legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna and represents one of McLaren’s most track-focused road-legal vehicles.

In the real world, the McLaren Senna is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, producing 789 horsepower and 590 lb-ft torque. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.8 seconds and has a top speed of 208 mph. Only 500 McLaren Sennas were produced, making it one of the rarest and most expensive McLarens ever.

In Fast X, the Senna is painted red and parked in former special forces soldier and MI6 agent Deckard’s garage alongside other luxury vehicles. When he decides to “dig some graves,” he packs ammunition and heads out in the Senna. Despite its million-dollar price tag, it barely gets any screen time, probably to avoid getting too trashed. With a reported price tag of $2,670,000 for the final Senna to roll out of the showroom, we can understand why!

2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (991 Generation)

The 911 GT3 RS is another new addition that makes a short appearance, driven by a character named Diogo. This track-focused beast represents one of Porsche’s most hardcore road-legal 911 variants.

In the real world, the GT3 RS is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine producing 513 horsepower and 347 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-60 of just 3.2 seconds, and has a top speed of 193 mph. While it might not have as much power as other cars, its lightweight chassis, weighing just 1,430 kg, makes it a top contender in the handling department and is considered by many to be one of the best driver’s cars of its time.

In Fast X, the GT3 RS gets the usual bright green paint job and is involved in high-speed chase scenes during its limited screen time. It’s not the first 911 to appear in the series, but it brings a new level of Porsche’s track-focused performance to the franchise.

2020 Pagani Huayra Tricolore

The Pagani Huayra Tricolore is one of the franchise’s most impressive appearances yet. It showcases Italian hypercar engineering at its finest and is limited to just three examples worldwide. It’s powered by a Mercedes-AMG-developed 6.0-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine, producing a whopping 840 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful Pagani ever built. It can launch from 0-60 in under 3 seconds with a top speed of over 220 mph.

As you may have guessed in Fast X, the Huayra Tricolore is briefly seen parked outside the Toretto house as part of Dom’s impressive car collection. It won’t be a surprise that it doesn’t get much screen time or participate in high-speed chases, but it certainly catches your eye!

Interestingly, the Huayra Tricolore in the film is believed to be one of only three in existence, with a price tag of around $6.7 million, and its appearance in Fast X marks the first time this particular Pagani model has been featured in a major Hollywood production.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fast X Cars

In this section, we’ll answer some of the commonly asked questions about Fast X cars.

Are there any electric vehicles (EVs) among the Fast X cars?

Yes, there are a couple of electric vehicles featured as Fast X cars. A Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV concept car and a DeLorean Alpha5 prototype make brief appearances in the film, marking the first time EVs have been included in the franchise.

How do the Fast X cars compare to vehicles from previous films in the franchise?

The Fast X cars continue the franchise’s tradition of featuring a mix of classic muscle cars and modern high-performance vehicles. However, this installment introduces electric vehicles for the first time. There was also a lack of JDM cars in the movie compared to previous installments.

How many Fast X cars were used during filming?

According to reports, up to 200 cars were used throughout the filming of Fast X. The production team spent approximately $6.2 million on purchasing vehicles specifically for the film, which shows they clearly didn’t need to purchase the $6.7 million Huayra Tricolore! However, the budget makes the Fast X cars collection the most expensive to date.

Were any of the Fast X cars specially modified for the film?

Many of the Fast X cars were modified for filming. For example, the Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV was equipped with a Ford 2.3-liter engine to enhance its performance for stunts and chase scenes.

What happened to the Fast X cars after filming was completed?

The fate of most Fast X cars following filming is not publicly known. However, it’s reported that actor Sung Kang purchased the Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV he drove in the film, making it one of the few Fast X cars with a known post-production destination. Many cars from the previous movies have resurfaced many years later, with them seemingly being sold to collectors. Cars used in the “Fast Live” series were also sold off at auction previously.

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