For the film, the Daytona was modified to make it easier to use in stunts. It was successful on race tracks after its released, becoming the first NASCAR car able to complete a lap at speeds of over 200mph. The Daytona was originally designed to be a more aerodynamic version of the Dodge Charger, which Fast and Furious fans will know as having featured prominently in the previous films.
With a RB26 2.6 litre DOHC inline-6 engine, 19×11 inch wheels and a body kit that effectively made it look like a GT-R, the cars were actually not even turbo’d. Something required to the keep the car easier to drive for the stunt drivers. Saving a bit of money buying the older models, choosing GT-S models helped out mechanics by cutting the need to disconnect the front drive shafts so they could have a RWD car. The Nissan Skylines, which appear in Fast and Furious 4, weren’t actually GT-R models, but modified GT-S models made to look like the newer models. In one scene the Fast and Furious 6 Mk1 Escort perform and survive a huge jump that looks amazing in the film, but of course saw two of the cars smashed during filming. All were fitted with roll cages – a standard mod for Fast and Furious cars – and decked out with racing seats, individual switches for ignition and fuel pumps, 13-by-7 inch wheels and a series of body changes to make a badass version of the British favourite. Over $50,000 was spent on this car.įor the production of Fast and Furious 6 five right-hand-drive RS1600s were bought and then rebuilt – the team went as far as stripping each car to the bare bones before starting a full revamp. Probably one of the most heavily tweaked cars in the series, with a dual Wet-Shot Nitrous-Engage and Stage 3-T-4 Turbo along with a varied body kit. The twin-turbocharged 2,997 cc Toyota 2JZ-GTE was able to produce 544bhp at 6800 revolutions per minute after heavy modification, with a maximum engine speed of 7,700 rpm, top speed of 185mph and capable of reaching 60mph in 4.3 seconds. So we thought we’d celebrate its release with the top 10 Fast and Furious cars. With Fast and Furious 6 is set to hit cinemas on May 17th, the latest film promises to continue where the other films left off showcasing some amazing car tuning, breakneck speeds and a whole lot of high-octane adrenalin packed action. To us the Fast and Furious series has always been all about the cars, obviously we love the action but you have to remember this is one of the first films to make tuned cars the stars.
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