The Fast and the Furious franchise has become not just a movie saga about street racing, but a real encyclopedia of automotive culture. Over the course of 10 films, hundreds of unique cars appeared on screens - from legendary American muscle cars to exclusive hypercars worth millions of dollars. Each model in the film series was carefully selected not only for its appearance, but also for its technical characteristics, history and even symbolic meaning for the plot.
If you've ever wondered what kind of cars were in "Fast and Furious", how they were modified for filming or how much they cost today - this article will become your guide. We'll sort it out all parts of the franchise (including the spin-off “Hobbs and Shaw”), we will highlight the most memorable cars, reveal technical details and talk about the fate of some copies after filming. And for car enthusiasts we have prepared a bonus: list of cars that can be legally bought in Russia in 2026.
1. “The Fast and the Furious” (2001): the beginning of a legend with Japanese tuned cars
The first film set the stage for the entire franchise by focusing on the street racing culture of Los Angeles. Japanese cars of the 1990s dominated here - light, powerful and ideal for drifting. The main characters drove cars that today have become rare and cost incredible amounts of money at auctions.
Occupies a special place Toyota Supra MK4 (1993) Orange, hosted by Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner. This example was equipped with an engine 2JZ-GTE with twin turbocharging delivering approx. 1000 hp after modifications. Interestingly, 7 copies of the Supra were used for filming at once - some were destroyed in stunt scenes, and one surviving one was later sold at auction for $550,000.
- 🚗 Toyota Supra MK4 (1993) - 1000 hp, orange, twin turbocharged
- 🏁 Mitsubishi Eclipse (1995) - green, 400+ hp, racing participant
- 💨 Honda S2000 (2000) - yellow, naturally aspirated engine
F20Cwith 240 hp - 🔥 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 — black, 500+ hp, iconic Japanese supercar
Fun fact: Skyline GT-R R34 in the first film was not actually an original Japanese copy, but a remade one Nissan Silvia S14 with body panels from R34. This was done due to legal restrictions on importing the R34 into the US at the time of filming.
2. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): the transition to American muscle cars
The second part moved the action to Miami, where Japanese tuning was replaced by powerful American muscle cars. Cars that would later become the hallmark of the franchise first appeared here - for example, 1970 Dodge Charger Dominica Toretto (Vin Diesel). This car, painted black with white stripes, became a symbol of the entire saga.
Under the hood Charger the engine was hiding 426 Hemi V8 volume 7 liters, outstanding 800+ hp after modifications. Interestingly, 4 identical copies were prepared for filming - two for racing, one for stunts and one “clean” for close-ups. Today original Charger 1970 in this condition are valued at $2–3 million.
- 🖤 Dodge Charger R/T (1970) - 800+ hp engine
426 Hemi V8 - 🔵 Ford Mustang Fastback (1967) - blue, 500+ hp, “Eleanor” style
- 💰 Ferrari 360 Modena - red, 400 hp, car of the antagonist Carter Verone
- 🚜 Chevrolet Bel Air (1950) - “lowrider” with hydraulic suspension
⚠️ Attention: First shown in 2 Fast 2 Furious Ferrari, but it was not an original car, but a replica based on Dodge Viper. Real Ferrari 360 Modena Rarely used in Hollywood films due to the risk of damage - their insured value exceeds $200,000.
| Model | Year | Power (hp) | Price today ($) | Interesting fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger R/T | 1970 | 800+ | 2,000,000–3,000,000 | Used 4 copies for filming |
| Ford Mustang Fastback | 1967 | 500+ | 150,000–250,000 | Inspired by the car from the movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" |
| Ferrari 360 Modena (replica) | 2000 | 400 | — | Made on the basis Dodge Viper |
3. Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006): returning to Japanese roots
The third part moved the action to Tokyo, where drift and Japanese cars were again at the forefront. Made his debut here Nissan Silvia S15 Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) is a car that has become an icon of drift culture. There was an engine under the hood SR20DET turbocharged, producing approx. 400 hp after tuning.
The peculiarity of this film is its emphasis on visual style: bright neon lights, wide wheel arches and aggressive aerodynamic body kits. For example, Mazda RX-7 Veilside (FD3S) with a body from a tuning studio Veilside has become one of the most recognizable cars in the franchise. Her engine 13B-REW with a rotary compressor allowed to develop 600+ hp.
- 🌀 Nissan Silvia S15 — 400 hp, engine
SR20DET, the main character's car - 🔥 Mazda RX-7 Veilside (FD3S) - 600+ hp, rotary engine
- 💎 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX - 450 hp, car of the House of Toretto
- 🚘 Subaru Impreza WRX STI — 400 hp, participant in drift battles
Why wasn't Dominic Toretto in Tokyo Drift?
Vin Diesel refused to participate in the third part due to creative differences. His character only appeared in a cameo at the end of the film to connect the plot with the previous parts.
Life hack for fans: if you want to recreate the style of the cars from Tokyo Drift, pay attention to the brands Veilside, Trust and HKS — their parts were used to customize the cars in the film. For example, front bumper Veilside Fortune for RX-7 today it costs about $5,000 on the secondary market.
4. “Fast and Furious 4” (2009): the beginning of the era of supercars and high technology
The fourth part brought back Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner, but in a new role - international criminals hunting for fuel tanks. Appeared here for the first time european supercars, which would later become an integral part of the franchise. For example, Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Murciélago used in the scene of transporting cargo through a tunnel.
One of the most memorable cars was Chevrolet Camaro SS (1970) - black version with white stripes, driven by Dom. The engine was hidden under the hood LS7 V8 volume 7 liters, outstanding 700+ hp. Interestingly, this car was later restored and shown at the exhibition SEMA Show in 2015.
- 🏎️ Ferrari F430 — 490 hp, car of FBI agent Luke Hobbs
- 🦇 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 — 640 hp, black color
- 🖤 Chevrolet Camaro SS (1970) - 700+ hp engine
LS7 V8 - 💥 Dodge Challenger (1970) - 600 hp, Gisel car
⚠️ Attention: In the scene with the transportation of tanks through a tunnel, they used real Ferrari and Lamborghini, but they were dubbed with cheap replicas for dangerous stunts. For example, one of Ferrari F430 was destroyed in the footage - it was restored for $300,000.
If you're dreaming of a car from Fast & Furious 4, pay attention to Chevrolet Camaro 5th generation (2010–2015). They look like classic muscle cars, but are equipped with modern engines. LS3 V8 (426 hp) and cost from $20,000 on the secondary market.
5. “Fast and Furious 5” (2011): Brazilian racing and the legendary vault-heist
The fifth part moved the action to Rio de Janeiro, where the team of Dom and Brian robbed drug lord Hernan Reyes. appeared here a wide variety of cars - from classic muscle cars to modern supercars. The main star was Dodge Charger SRT8 (2011) by Rio police, which the heroes stole for a chase.
But he became a real legend 1969 Dodge Charger «Maximus» — a modified version of the classic muscle car with an engine Hemi V8 power 900 hp. This machine was equipped bulletproof body and was used in the train robbery scene. Today her replicas sell for $150,000–200,000.
- 🚔 Dodge Charger SRT8 (2011) - police car, 470 hp.
- 💣 Dodge Charger «Maximus» (1969) - 900 hp, armored body
- 🏆 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano — 620 hp, antagonist car
- 🚗 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor — 250 hp, chase participant
| Scene | Car | Role in the film | Technical feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train robbery | Dodge Charger «Maximus» | Tractor for a carriage with money | Armored body, 900 hp. |
| Chase in Rio | Dodge Charger SRT8 | Police car | 470 hp, rear wheel drive |
| Final race | Ferrari 599 GTB | Reyes' car | 620 hp, V12 |
Insider information: used for the train robbery scene real armored train, which was specially modified for filming. But the car with the money was made of lightweight materials so that it could be pulled Dodge Charger without overload.
6. Fast and Furious 6 (2013): London, tanks and Lykan Hypersport
The sixth part raised the bar even higher - here appeared tanks, planes and one of the most expensive cars in the history of cinema. The action took place in London, where the House team encountered terrorist Owen Shaw (Luke Evans). The main star was Lykan Hypersport - the first Arab supercar, priced at $3.4 million.
In the film Lykan Hypersport not just traveled, but smashed skyscrapers - in the legendary scene, a car flew from one building to another in Dubai. For this trick we used 7 copies of the car, each of which cost about $1 million. Under the hood Lykan the engine was hiding Flat-6 from Porsche, issuing 770 hp, and the headlights were inlaid titanium and sapphires.
- 💎 Lykan Hypersport — $3.4 million, 770 hp, sapphire headlights
- 🚛 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U500 - armored truck
- ✈️ Mil Mi-24 — combat helicopter (used in the chase)
- 🏗️ Jaguar XKR-S - 550 hp, Hobbs car
Jump scene Lykan Hypersport between skyscrapers was filmed without CGI. A special ramp was built for it and a catapult was used, and the car was driven by a professional stuntman.
Life hack for movie fans: if you want to see Lykan Hypersport live, one of the copies is exhibited in Dubai Police Museum. But it is almost impossible to buy it - only 7 pieces, and all of them are in private collections.
7. “Fast and Furious 7” (2015): farewell to Paul Walker and new records
The seventh part was special - it was the last film with Paul Walker, who tragically died during filming. In his memory, the creators added a farewell scene to Brian O'Conner to the film, where he Toyota Supra MK4 rides off into the sunset. Also appeared here the franchise's most extreme stunts - for example, cars jumping from mountain to mountain in Abkhazia.
One of the main machines was Dodge Charger R/T (1970) in a new modification - this time with an engine Hellephant V8 power 1000+ hp. And also made his debut here W Motors Fenyr SuperSport - successor Lykan Hypersport, valued at $1.4 million.
- 🖤 Dodge Charger R/T (1970) - 1000+ hp engine
Hellephant V8 - 🏔️ W Motors Fenyr SuperSport — $1.4 million, 800 hp
- 🚁 Dodge Ram 1500 - armored pickup truck for chases
- 💔 Toyota Supra MK4 - Brian's farewell car
⚠️ Attention: The scene of cars jumping between the mountains in Abkhazia was filmed using real cars, but the flight path was completed on the computer. For safety, the stuntmen jumped with parachutes, and the cars were equipped with remote control.
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about cars from "Fast and Furious"
🔧 Is it possible to buy cars from Fast and the Furious in Russia?
Yes, but not all. For example, Toyota Supra MK4, Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 and Dodge Charger 1970 can be legally imported and registered. But Lykan Hypersport or Fenyr SuperSport are not officially sold in the Russian Federation due to customs restrictions. It is also worth considering that some machines (for example, Ferrari or Lamborghini) cost millions of rubles due to high duties.
💰 How much does the cheapest car from Fast and the Furious cost?
If we talk about cars that you can buy today, the most affordable is Honda S2000 (2000–2003) from the first film. On the secondary market it can be found for 1.5–2.5 million rubles. Also relatively inexpensive Mitsubishi Eclipse (1995–1999) - approx. 800,000–1.2 million rubles.
🎬 Which car from Fast and the Furious is the most difficult to recreate?
Dodge Charger «Maximus» from the fifth part. The problem is that this is a unique modification with an armored body and a power of 900+ hp. and a special suspension. Even if you find the original Charger 1969, its modification will cost $100,000–150,000 only for parts and labor.
🚗 Which car from Fast and the Furious is the fastest?
According to technical characteristics - Lykan Hypersport (3.8 sec to 100 km/h) and W Motors Fenyr SuperSport (3.4 seconds to 100 km/h). But if we talk about cars that you can actually buy, then Ferrari F430 (4.0 sec) or Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 (3.4 sec) will be leaders.
🔥 Which cars from Fast and the Furious were destroyed during filming?
The list is long, but the most famous are:
- Toyota Supra MK4 (first film) - 3 copies were broken
- Ferrari F430 (part 4) - 1 car destroyed in the tunnel
- Lykan Hypersport (Part 6) - 3 copies are broken when jumping between skyscrapers
- Dodge Charger SRT8 (Part 5) - 2 cars destroyed in the chase