ROTTEN TOMATOES: Our Favorite Fast & Furious Cars Comments

Our Favorite Fast & Furious Cars

by Matt Atchity | April 01, 2009

Summary

The upcoming release of Fast & Furious marks the return of both Vin Diesel and Paul Walker to the franchise that helped make them stars. For that matter, Michelle Rodriquez and Jordana Brewster are returning too. That's all well and good for the original cast to make their franchise comebacks, but for some of us, the Fast & Furious movies are really just about the cars. That's why we've put together a list of our favorite cars from each chapter in the series. We've picked out eight cars from each movie, and put them in a rough order that corresponds to when you see them on screen. Just think of this as RT's Fast & Furious "dream garage." And let us know which of these you would most like to have hidden away in your own garage. Back to Article

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jokerboy1991 writes:
on Apr 01 2009 12:14 PM

I didn't like the new Fast and Furious movie, thought it was mediocre, though if u are a fan of the series then you'll like it. Also the Dodge Charger IS the coolest one.

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RT-Matchity writes:
on Apr 01 2009 12:44 PM

Jokerboy, I agree with you on the Charger, at least in the first movie. But I have to say I'm also partial to the Skylines and the Yenko Camaro.

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cypress550 writes:
on Apr 01 2009 12:51 PM

hands down the best car of any of the movies is the 1970 dodge charger. that car is so sweet.

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King Thor writes:
on Apr 01 2009 01:34 PM

You've gotta love the Skyline that blows the hot ladies' skirts up. also the 98 skyline is soo beasty. love skylines.
Same with later 90's supras, love em.
Since Suburu went with the permanent change to the WRX STi body and made it a hatchback back in....idk 07 or 08 model, i haven't liked them as much. i love the STi sedan models.
I also gotta show some love to the old muscle cars like the Charger and Chevelle SS.

I've also been wondering for a long time why Mazda has not made a 'mazdaspeed' version of the RX-8. they've done it with the Miata, 3, and 6 (which my family owns), but why not RX-8? idk. RX-8 certainly deserves to be much faster and sportier like its predecessor the RX-7. i've driven an RX-8 was definitely not impressed. not a big fan of the rotary engine (also bad gas mileage) for a reg driver cuz it needs to be constantly revved so high.

They shold've just put the new Nissan GT-R in the new movie, whoever has that car just wins all, it would undoubtedly smoke the shi.t out of any car in those 4 movies, best car on the planet.

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King Thor writes:
on Apr 01 2009 01:43 PM

I like Mazda a lot though, have had a Miata (great car), the first model of the Mazda 6 (such a great car) and the Mazdaspeed 6 is pretty sick, when the turbo kicks in mannnnn....Didn't mean to come off as hating on the RX-8 its a nice car, I meant I wasn't too impressed with the performance I thought it would be better, but I think it deserves a sporty Mazdaspeed tune up! =)

Haha sorry for the multiple posts I just love cars =)

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Mann is the Man writes:
on Apr 01 2009 01:56 PM

I agree with the original author, the F&F movies are about the cars. I loved that Orange Supra so much (from the first film) I ended up buying a stock 93 on ebay. It was a twin turbo and then I just recently did a single turbo conversion on it. 500 horsepower at the wheels :)

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King Thor writes:
on Apr 01 2009 02:32 PM

In reply to this comment (#2406666)
Lucky you! Supras are hard to find, especially twin turbo 6 speed manuals. If you find one it is usually very expensive also, it's basically a collector's item now.

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Mohjong writes:
on Apr 01 2009 02:33 PM

Hell no! Where is the Legendary Johnny Tran's Ninja Star S2ooo from Raja? That car is a beaut.

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Alex M. writes:
on Apr 01 2009 07:26 PM

In reply to this comment (#2406712)
I agree 100% Jonny's S2000 was a BEAST!!! I am def. saddened to NOT see it on here, shame on you guy...shame on you!!!

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mcwf1 writes:
on Apr 01 2009 07:59 PM

Easily the hottest car in the entire series (up to the 3rd movie, haven't seen the 4th yet) is the Veilside 1997 RX-7. The RX-7 is one of my all time favourite cars and typically I hate what tuners do to the car. However, the combination of the ultra-wide body and the orange and black colour scheme and I just loved it.

In a distant second, I'd probably have to say Paul Walker's first car, the 1996 Eclipse. The colour was wild for its day and it just started it all.

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Neeeeek writes:
on Apr 02 2009 06:21 AM

The best "car" was the F-150 Lightning being used as a parts hauler in the first movie that probably could have outrun 90% of the "fast" cars in the rest of the film. :-P

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frogleg writes:
on Apr 02 2009 07:48 AM

I haven't watched the movies, but just from checking out the cars on the list, I'd rank 'em like this:
1. Yenko Camaro
2. Challenger
3. Charger
4. F-Bomb
5. Chevelle
6. Buick Grand National
7. Mustang (without the dumb motor)
8. Torino
9. Everything else.

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edwin m. writes:
on Apr 02 2009 08:17 AM

it supra was the one the hit the billboard, the rx7 never wrecked...get it right if ur doing an article about it man.

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edwin m. writes:
on Apr 02 2009 08:30 AM

In reply to this comment (#2407619)
frogleg i understand u don't like imports but don't hate on a motor that puts out 330whp in stock configuration and can put 700 down with mere bolt ons, all out of a 2.6 liter...seriously wat did it come with stock a 289 that put out 170hp?? and gets 17mpg??

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d s. writes:
on Apr 02 2009 10:11 AM

In reply to this comment (#2407683)
word.

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Shinlyle writes:
on Apr 02 2009 10:46 AM

The Yenko Camaro is by FAR the best car in the series. All other discussions are null and void! I would gladly trade in my beloved 69' SS Camaro for Yenko!

My rankings:

1) Yenko Super Camaro
2) 1970 Dodge Challenger
3) 1970 Chevelle
4) Buick GNX
5) F-Bomb Camaro
6) 1970 Dodge Charger

You guys can have the rest.

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air-x-images writes:
on Apr 02 2009 05:39 PM

these movies were supposed to be inspired by import tuning scene.. hondas,acuras, eclipses.... why is so much enphasis being put on the american muscle cars?.. altho i personally love the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS... i think the best car of the 1st series was hectors hatchback.. that was a bad *** lil ride.. skylines tho have to be the best cars..especially in the tuning world.

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D Effin W writes:
on Apr 02 2009 08:15 PM

In reply to this comment (#2406635)
The reason why it would be a shame to have the new Nissan GT-R as a replacement of the GT-BNR34 is because exactly that. The motor alone, that particular inline 6 is what made that car so popular. The GT-R is a V6 and has no comparison to power, or bolt on capability of the R34.

What about the Saleen Mustang in 2F2F? The one that got murdered by the semi? Saleen Mustangs are my favorite muscle cars all around. Even though I drive an '03 Lancer EVO VIII, I still love me some American muscle! You kind of miss the torque ripping the rear of your car out from underneath of you.

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RexLaboro writes:
on Apr 02 2009 11:14 PM

What's up with all the used-car-sale cars? Maybe I'm a "noob" but I would have thought these film had better cars.

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Azrael 725 writes:
on Apr 03 2009 08:01 AM

I am a huge Mustang fan but I'm going to say that the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is the best car in the series (the first one and the second one). I still do like that Mustang though even if it did have a tuner engine implant.

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david p. writes:
on Apr 03 2009 03:53 PM

ok. really. i have to say this. there is NO SUCH THING as a 1967 monte carlo.

at all.

ever.

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david p. writes:
on Apr 03 2009 03:55 PM

also. if the bumper isnt salvaged from another machine. this is a 1970. which makes it year one.

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Jesse M. writes:
on Apr 04 2009 07:02 PM

In reply to this comment (#2407683)
RB26DETT (factory rated at ~280HP..) also weighs ~700 pounds (fully dressed).. the 289/302/351 can also put down serious power with "mere bolt ons".. HP/L is a worthless measurement of performance(It also gives little in regard to efficiency, especially with forced induction), try power/weight.. And i would say 600 hp at the crank is more reasonable than "700 down". The Hi-Po 302..in '64.. made 271 HP.. Boss 302 in '69.. under-rated at 290, and weight

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Jesse M. writes:
on Apr 04 2009 07:06 PM

In reply to this comment (#2411345)
ugh it cut off my post.. they weight

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Jesse M. writes:
on Apr 04 2009 07:09 PM

In reply to this comment (#2411352)
apparently cant use less than or greater than on rotten tommatoes. Boss 302 is under 600, modern 5.0s are often under 500. Why would you say "don't hate" then knock an engine thats been in the GT40, Shelby Cobra, and GT350..

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long writes:
on Apr 04 2009 09:16 PM

The post about the 01' Mitsubishi Eclipse is incorrect.

It was a Eclipse Spyder GTS w/ the RIPP Mods Supercharger.

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edwin m. writes:
on Apr 04 2009 09:33 PM

In reply to this comment (#2411345)
the rb26dett was underrated as well...many have been dynoed in stock configuration and put out numbers well over 300...i have a sr20det powered 240sx and i actually beat a 289 powered mustang...a v8 nova as well...torque can only get you so far..and i still get 27mpg

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edwin m. writes:
on Apr 04 2009 09:38 PM

In reply to this comment (#2411345)
i like big blocks too i just dont like the hating on imports. everyone has their own taste in cars i was mad cause he hated on a great engine...it was just a movie...omg a jdm engine in an american car!! ford guys put chevys engines in their rides all the time..stop the hate!!

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Jesse M. writes:
on Apr 05 2009 01:53 AM

In reply to this comment (#2411951)
mixed make cars are more of a hot rodders thing than a "ford guy","chevy guy".. or "nissan guy" thing.. Ive seen LSX powered 240s (z and sx), im pretty sure a windsor ford v8 one too (actually an LSX has really been in everything..normally do to their lightness, cheapness, and tremendous aftermarket), could not imagine those people wanting to be addressed as "nissan guys".. an engine swap like that is going to always bother someone, o well.

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Kevin M. writes:
on Apr 05 2009 11:11 AM

They missed a few other cars such as The Saleen Mustang, Chervrolet Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper SRT10,F-150 Lightning,Ferrari Enzo and the 1st Honda S2000 in the 1st movie "black one".

Although I'm a Ford man I love all of these fast *** cars!!!

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Kevin M. writes:
on Apr 05 2009 11:11 AM

They missed a few other cars such as The Saleen Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper SRT10,F-150 Lightning,Ferrari Enzo and the 1st Honda S2000 in the 1st movie "black one".

Although I'm a Ford man I love all of these fast *** cars!!!

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cj m. writes:
on Apr 05 2009 05:11 PM

okay this is just my opinion and i really like muscle and tuner cars alike but i have to say the coolest car out of all the movies is the buick grand national. honestly look at it it looks almost evil and knowing that under the hood you have a alumium turbo'd 6 cylinder that stock will lift the front end..come on thats badass

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joe s. writes:
on Jun 13 2009 04:25 PM

that is not the same charger from the first one tho, the first movie had a 69 in it that says its a 70 in the newest one.

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james k. writes:
on Jul 07 2009 04:33 AM

i think it the 4th one was sort of stupid on how they used a 2008 wrx and they how they put in the new skyline... becasue isnt this supposed to be the story before the third one??? and in the third one where they should have all the best asian cars, they have all the old ones compared to 4... 4's Asian cars should be older then 3's cars...
The story also wasnt too good. i myself am a real fan of fast and furious franchises, but unfortunately 2 and 4 are not up to the standard... 3, sort of out the story but good stoy... 1 is good but boring races.... the 5th one, i am waiting.... but who agrees with me???

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james k. writes:
on Jul 07 2009 04:47 AM

In reply to this comment (#2408251)
i agree hard out on u.... the series was brought up on imports... and they should put a few muscles there, but the movie was inspired by imports like wat air x said... man u gota respect the imports..

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james k. writes:
on Jul 07 2009 04:48 AM

In reply to this comment (#2408251)
i agree hard out on u.... the series was brought up on imports... and they should put a few muscles there, but the movie was inspired by imports like wat air x said... man u gota respect the imports.. think about it and look back, especially in 2 then 3 then 1 then 4... although 1 or 2 musceles in each is good

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