A cool car in a film can often be as important as any of its characters. Here are the coolest cars in movies, ranked.
There's no arguing that three strong factors of a great film can include a strong protagonist, a leading lady, and an attractive, but fast car. The first car chase recorded on the big screen was in the 1903 film Runaway Match. Now, almost a century and a half later, cars can be seen participating in fast chases, dangerous stunts, and explosive scenes.
These vehicles perform stunts through vicious gasoline-pumping sites that leave viewers in awe. Not only that, but some of them even come with multiple weapons and mechanical functions that make them some of the coolest cars around. For example, not only does the Batmobile help Batman to get around, but it also comes with various armed and mechanical functions; shooting, driving on its own, and having a speed boost. It’s so sturdy that it can withstand attacks from enemies. If the Batmobile is too high-tech for you, then think about an old-timer classic, like James Bond’s Aston Martin 1964.
Unlike the usual list of auto categories, below are some of the coolest cars recorded in films, that are sometimes more than just vehicles, but partners for the main protagonists (and even the sidekicks).
Known as the rarest high-valued car to date, the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 has a horsepower of up to 375 hp and a top speed of 206 km/h. During its production, approximately 1,359 of the original Boss 429s were created by the Ford Motor Company.
In John Wick, the Boss 429 is John Wick’s most prized possession. In one scene, a hoard of thieves (Iosef Tarasov and his goons) break into his house, kill his puppy, Daisy, and steal the car. Although he wanted revenge for Daisy, he was especially angry at the thieves for stealing his beloved motor vehicle. During one of his chase scenes, the Boss 429 is shown to have extreme power. It’s enough to smoothly make a 360-degree turn, drifting maneuver, and move the bad guys out of the way.
One of the most surprising facts about the car used in the movie, is that it’s actually a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1.
This 1983 horror film Christine, is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name. It narrates the relationship between a jealous car and her owner. Arnie is a geek that finds an old, classic Plymouth and decides to restore it to its original form. However, behind that red and sleek metallic body is a vengeful spirit. In fact, "she" has a history of getting jealous and killing her previous owners. She also has a number of supernatural abilities, which include restoring herself after being destroyed, choking a person with her seatbelts, and silently showing off emotions to the protagonist.
In reality, the 1958 Plymouth Fury was manufactured by Chrysler. It has the horsepower of 290 and can run up to 230 km/h.
Dr. Emmett Brown’s time machine from Back to the Future is probably one of the most popular cars among the '90s kids. It’s best known for teleporting the main character Marty (Michael J. Fox) and Doc (Christopher Lloyed) back in time or to the future. It’s also the first of the three cars that Doc invented for time traveling.
From the light flux capacitor to the folding seats at the rear end, this 20’’ long metal body is adorned with an array of cables and lights that make it unique. Due to this, it’s considered to be one of the most famous cars in film history. In reality, the DeLorean was created by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. The DeLorean has a horsepower of 130 hp and can travel up to 142 km/h.
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As a Ford customized vehicle, this car from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was inspired by four different aero-engine cars under the series called Chitty. In reality, these series of vehicles were created by Count Louis Zborowski, who was an English racer and inventor. The two inspired author Ian Fleming to produce a similar vehicle, but with a quirky, memorable, and magical appearance. In the film, the car was invented by Caractacus Potts, who was a British inventor. He found the car in a junkyard and restored it in a way that it could make it float, fly, and drive on both land and in the sea.
According to the cast, six distinct versions of the car were made for the film. Among them, only one was able to come on-screen. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has a horsepower of 140 hp and a top speed of 160 km/100 mph. Today, the car sits in a privately owned establishment owned by Peter Jackson, creator of the Lord of the Rings.
The Lotus Esprit S1 is a sports car manufactured by Lotus in America from 1976 to 1978. It has a horsepower of 160 hp and a speed of 221 km/h. The car gained international fame after its first appearance in the 1977 James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me.
In the film, The Lotus Esprit is part submarine and part car that helps James Bond carry out his mission. Referred to as ‘’QST / A117 Submersible’’ by Bond, this vehicle is equipped with a CCTV system, an ink sprayer, a protective metal screen, and 2.3-inch rocket launchers.
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No cool car list is complete without mentioning the Transformers classic: Bumblebee. The yellow Chevrolet Camaro is a gorgeous automobile that has captured the attention of fans around the world, thanks to the quirkiness of Bumblebee. Due to this, Chevrolet had an army of customers, waiting to purchase the look-a-like of their favorite transformer. The Camaro has a horsepower of 426 hp and a speed of 250 km/h.
In the film, the Camaro is the body of Bumblebee, an extraterrestrial life form and member of the Autobots. The car is adorned with sleek black strips and an impressive motor that makes it iconic.
When it comes to having a mechanical partner that comes to the rescue, every time the protagonist is in a pinch, the Batmobile would be the answer. Growing up, it was the superhero's dream to have a car as cool and mechanically armed as the Tumbler. In Batman Begins and The Dark Knight, this automobile was featured as Batman’s trusty ride. Not only is this car sturdy as a full-sized tank, but it also harbors ammunition and weaponry. In one of the scenes, the car can be seen jumping from high points to landing on the road without hurting Bruce. Moreover, it can also sustain damage after breaking through a concrete wall.
The Batmobile Tumbler was designed by Nathan Crowley and Christoper Nolan. It has a horsepower of 500 hp and a top speed of 257 km/h.
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