More exciting from another angle ＂Need for Speed＂ vehicle inventory
[Car Life in car home] A while ago, the major movie theaters in China seemed a little surprisingly dull, but this gap period is doomed not to stay too long. With the simultaneous release of the movie Need for Speed at home and abroad on March 14, the movie market that experienced a short "calm" is bound to set off another wave. As a "rookie player" who first appeared on the big screen, the investment company has spared no effort to promote the film Need for Speed, and the luxury cars that are frequently exposed have hung up the appetite of fans and fans. Thanks to the launch strategy of global simultaneous release, we can present you with the cars that appeared in the movie "Need for Speed" at the first time. It is still the same principle. Let’s talk more about cars with less spoilers. Let’s get down to business quickly.
◆The shooting background and plot brief introduction of Need for Speed;
Note: some pictures in the article are from video screenshots, and the quality of screenshots is limited. Please forgive me!
In most people’s inherent impression, Need for Speed is the most successful racing game in history. Since its birth in 1994, this game has just gone through 20 years. In the past 20 years, Need for Speed has released 17 works and sold to more than 60 countries around the world, with sales exceeding 140 million. This movie of the same name, which was shot based on the game Need for Speed, is under heavy pressure while earning enough attention.
As early as a few years ago, EA, the game production company of Need for Speed, began to cooperate with DreamWorks Film Company of the United States and decided to make such a movie of Need for Speed, which was born out of the game. This film was written by John Justin, a former screenwriter of Armored Fist, and his brother George Justin. The Justin brothers are not only a pair of golden partners in the screenwriter world, but also veteran fans. They have been repairing and repairing it in their own garage for a long time.
In order to restore the gorgeous car chase scene as much as possible, the crew specially made more than a dozen sets of prop cars to shoot fierce chase and collision scenes. In Breaking Bad, aaron paul, the actor of Jesse pinkman, plays the leading role in the film, and dominic cooper plays the villain in the play. Aaron paul, the protagonist of Need for Speed, was invited to the "Star Driving Cheap Cars" in the fifth episode of Top Gear Season 21. In the program, he confirmed that prop cars were used when shooting the rolling and collision scenes of vehicles. aaron paul also said: "Even these prop cars are worth $300,000 each."(The price of this shell car comes from the fifth episode of Top Gear Season 21)
Props can only be regarded as part of the racing movie. In order to improve the driving skills of the actors, the crew sent aaron paul and dominic cooper to the Liu Quan circuit in the desert of California to learn the driving skills of high-speed racing before the filming began. The film Need for Speed has returned to the shooting techniques of classic racing films in the past. The film is mainly based on real shots, but the use of special effects is not much. For an exciting racing film, the traditional shooting methods have higher requirements for actors, cameras and post-editing.
In fact, many friends have long known the plot of Need for Speed, so in order not to spoil too much, the article only makes a brief introduction. Toby Marshall, the hero played by aaron paul in the film, was originally a blue-collar mechanic and a natural excellent racing driver. Besides working in a shop, taking part in the underground racing tour became Marshall’s sideline to earn extra money. In an underground car race, Marshall was framed by dominic cooper as the villain of the rich second generation in the play, and he was jailed while losing his best friend. After he was released from prison, Marshall decided to carry out his revenge plan, so that the wicked would pay the due price, and the only chance to achieve his goal was to participate in a mysterious underground racing competition called Lyon Cup. In order to compete on time, Marshall needs to fly from the east coast of the United States to the west coast within 48 hours, and this task suitable for revenge has gradually evolved into a journey of atonement with the deepening of the plot.
◆Introduction of characters in Need for Speed;
Tobey Marshall: aaron paul.
As the absolute hero in the film, the whole story revolves around Toby Marshall, an ordinary blue-collar mechanic, who soon discovered his excellent racing talent and took part in the underground racing tour to earn extra money. During a competition, Marshall was assassinated by Dino Brewster, played by dominic cooper, the villain in the play, and was framed and imprisoned at the same time when he lost his best friend. In order to get revenge, aaron paul, who was released from prison, started his underground racing career again, and the plot of the whole film began.
Aaron paul, a 35-year-old American film actor, was born on August 27th, 1979. Until 2000, aaron paul was only a small usher in the theater of Universal Studios in Hollywood, California. Since then, he has successively participated in the recording of two music videos, thus stepping onto the screen and starting his career as an actor. Because he is not a first-line popular star, aaron paul has appeared as a guest actor in American TV series for a long time. In 2008, aaron paul became popular because of her role as Jesse pinkman in the drama Breaking Bad, which was launched by American AMC cable television. With this drama, aaron paul not only won many honors, but also accumulated popularity for himself, and won the favor of the cast of Need for Speed.
Dino Brewster: dominic cooper.
Usually, racing movies have no bright spots in the plot, and even some vulgarity. Unfortunately, the novice "Need for Speed" also failed to make a breakthrough in the plot. The film also sets a troublesome role for the hero. As "Gao Fushuai", Dino Brewster is played by dominic cooper. In the film, Dino and Toby are bitter rivals since childhood. Dino, who is from a superior family, is not as good as Toby in terms of being a man and driving skills. Dino hates Toby because of jealousy. He not only grabbed Toby’s childhood girlfriend with money, but also framed Toby in prison in a drag race.
Compared with aaron paul, who takes the civilian diaosi route, dominic cooper, the villain in the play, is a trained man. Also in 2000, at that time, 22-year-old Cooper had just graduated from London Conservatory of Music and Art, and he first appeared in several classic plays. In 2011, dominic cooper became popular because of his participation in Captain America. In addition to the movie of the same name that we introduced today, dominic cooper will still appear in Captain America 2, which will be released this year.
Julia Maddon: Imogen Poots.
Julia Maddon, the heroine of the film, is played by imogen gay poots, who is only 25 years old. In the film, she is a smart luxury car dealer who knows the market and owns a large number of high-quality sports cars. In the second half of the film, she fought side by side with Toby and crossed from the west coast of the United States to the east coast in two days. During her short stay with Toby, the two "predictably" struck a spark of love.
In all kinds of racing movies, beauty is an indispensable element. Born in London in 1989, Imozhen made her debut at the age of 15. In 2007, Imozhen, aged 18, became famous overnight for her role in Tammy in 28 Weeks. With a height of 164cm and a quiet and delicate appearance, she is not as eye-catching as the heroine in other racing movies. As for her performance in the movie Need for Speed, I believe everyone will give their own answers.
Monarch: Michael Keaton.
As an important character in the film Need for Speed, Monak is played by michael keaton, an American veteran. In the film, he is the organizer of the Lyon Cup of the underground racing tour. Even if you are an excellent racer, you can’t participate in the Lyon Cup without his permission. Monak in the film is eccentric and moody, always manipulating everything in a studio.
Compared with the above three guys, michael keaton, who is 63 years old and has been engaged in the performing arts industry for more than 30 years, is definitely a senior. After graduating from college, michael keaton used to be a taxi driver and an ice cream vendor. It was not until 1982 that he really got the chance to go on the screen. Due to his successful films such as Night Shift and Batman, michael keaton was once a hit in the 1980s and 1990s, but for various reasons, his star path has been dim and he has never made a big splash. Perhaps the domestic audience is not interested in michael keaton’s name, but I believe his face is not unfamiliar to everyone. Before that, he appeared in the hit movie Robocop in major cinemas in China.
Anita: Dakota Johnson.
As a standard beauty figure in the film, Anita was originally the childhood girlfriend of Toby Marshall, the protagonist of the film. However, due to the pursuit of the rich second generation Dino, Anita abandoned Toby and lived a "city life". Although she is satisfied materially, Anita’s rich life is not happy, and she still has complex and real feelings for Toby.
In the film Need for Speed, the female number two is played by Dakota Johnson, a young American actress. Johnson, who was also born in 1989, made her debut in the film and television works she continued to direct at the age of 10. However, the film was not successful at that time, so she did not quickly embark on the road of acting. After a slightly failed attempt, Dakota Johnson resumed her studies. It took several years to get back on her feet and decided to become a professional actress and model. In 2010, her film The Social Network was a great success, so Johnson came into people’s sight and began to appear on the screen more and more.
◆Inventory of movie models of Need for Speed
Modified Ford mustang GT
Whether it’s the pre-release promo or the actual content of the film, the absolute protagonist in Need for Speed is this deeply modified Ford Mustang GT. As the protagonist Toby Marshall’s car across the United States, it even has more scenes than the male No.2 in the play, but it’s a little surprising that this car didn’t participate in the final Lyon Cup competition.
For this film, it seems that it is not difficult to choose the main car. In the eyes of Americans, a Ford Mustang GT is comparable to countless supercars. Why? Just look at the Transformers series, which is also an American film and implanted the American car brand Chevrolet.
In Need for Speed, the hero drives a muscle chariot modified from the 2014 Ford Mustang GT. Different from the ordinary version, the Ford Mustang in the film is painted in blue stripes, and the two raised air inlets on the hood are integrated with the blue stripes, which makes it feel more powerful. In addition, the model in the film has undergone a sharp transformation on its exaggerated mouth, with a larger lower air intake and a honeycomb-shaped diversion groove on both sides. This change makes the whole car full of fighting style, just like a runaway wild horse.
In addition, the Ford Mustang appeared in the movie has undergone an exaggerated wide-body transformation and suspension upgrade on the basis of ordinary models. The front half of the car body is widened by 10cm and the back half by 15cm. The front suspension is 38mm lower than the ordinary version, and the rear suspension is reduced by 51 mm. This change makes the whole car look lower, wider and more fierce.
Of course, it is far from enough to make a name for itself in Need for Speed. In order to make this Mustang really have the strength to compete with other European super-runners, Ford assembled the 5.8L V8 engine that appeared on the Shelby GT500, and its maximum output power soared from 671 horsepower to over 900 horsepower. In order to match such horrible power output, this Ford Mustang also changed its outfit.
Apart from several "toy supercars" with casings, this Ford Mustang is one of the few real cars specially built for this film. As for whether this car will be put into mass production in the later stage, there is no exact news yet. Ford Motor Company is quite satisfied with the Ford Mustang they built, calling it a hero car in the movie Need for Speed. From the trailer, this domineering beast is also an absolute star in the film. With such strength, it is no wonder that Americans are so confident in this Ford Mustang.
Koenigsegg Agera/Agera R
Speaking of key models, Koenigsegg Agera from Sweden is undoubtedly another protagonist besides wild horses in the film Need for Speed. There are three sets of Koenigsegg in the film, silver, white and red, and they are driven by the protagonist Toby Marshall, Marshall’s little brother Pete and the villain Dino respectively. It is in this racing that the tragedy occurs and the plot behind the film begins.
Koenigsegg is a Swedish supercar company that was just established in 1994. The head of the company, Christian von Koenigsegg, was only 22 years old. Koenigsegg Agera is a model released by Koenigsegg at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. At first, it was only a normal version. Later, in 2011, the more powerful Agera R was also launched. Fortunately, you can see both models in this movie.
For domestic car enthusiasts, Koenigsegg Agera is rare. At the Guangzhou Auto Show at the end of 2010, this car entered the domestic market at a price of 22.6 million yuan, and the price of Agera R model reached 26.5 million yuan. At the same time, at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Koenigsegg also released the 2013 Agera R model in China.
"Note: The above pictures are all snapshots or stills taken on the set of Need for Speed".
In terms of performance, the 2011 regular version of Agera is equipped with a 4.7L V8 engine, with a maximum power of 910 HP and a maximum torque of 1,100 N m. The acceleration time from 0 to 1100N·m/h is only 3.1 seconds, and the top speed can reach 390 km/h. The exaggerated Agera R is equipped with a 5.0L V8 engine, with a maximum output of 1,115 HP and a maximum torque of 1,200 N m, which is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It takes only 2.9 seconds for 0-100 km/h. In 2011, it also set a new Guinness World Record: the acceleration of 0-300km/h is only 14.53 seconds.
◆Those "super runners" who participated in the Lyon Cup.
The last and climax of the film is undoubtedly the mysterious Lyon Cup organized by Monak. This underground drag racing event with the highest prize of 67 million US dollars has attracted many masters, and the participating vehicles are basically the top "super-running" in the world today. The reason why the word "Super Run" is quoted is because all the cars appearing in the film are jacketed prop cars, not real super sports cars. Due to the film shooting funds, the film "Need for Speed" is not mature in this link. It can be seen intuitively in the film that these jacked cars are rough in workmanship, which is very different from the real super run, which also affects the overall texture of the film to some extent. However, it is quite enjoyable to see so many top super-runs in one film at a time.
bugatti veyron supersport
As a representative model of the world’s top supercar, Bugatti naturally won’t miss the competition for the Lyon Cup. Although it is not the protagonist in the film Need for Speed, this yellow and black color matching Bugatti Veyron Super Sport firmly occupied the first place from the beginning of the competition, but it failed to complete the competition in the end.
Super Sport is the strongest performance version of Bugatti Veveyor and the fastest production car in the world. The car is limited to 30 units. In 2010, Bugatti Weihang Super Sport set a world record of 431.072 km/h. In the movie, the Bugatti Weihang Super Sport adopts a two-color design with an all-black body surrounded by red. The shape of the whole car is round and full, and the air intakes above the seat and at the back of the door are entirely to meet the strong air intake demand of the W16 mid-engine. Not only that, the air intakes running through both sides of the car body provide effective heat dissipation for the engine and tires.
In terms of power, the Super Sport of Bugatti Weihang is equipped with an 8.0L four-turbo engine with a maximum power of 1,200 HP/6,400 rpm, and the peak torque of 1,500 Nm starts from 3,000 rpm and continues to 5,000 rpm. Matching with the engine is the Volkswagen 7-speed DSG gearbox. Its 0-100km/h acceleration time is only 2.5 seconds, and the 0-200km/h acceleration time is only 7.3 seconds, while the 100-0 km/h braking time is 2.3 seconds and the braking distance is 31.4 meters.
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento (the sixth element)
As the "ultimate car" used by the villain Dino Brewster in the Lyon Cup, the shape of Lamborghini Sesto Elemento (the sixth element) is definitely the sharpest and most aggressive among the contestants. This shape also implies the dark, violent and supercilious character of the villain Dino. When it comes to Lamborghini Sesto Elemento (the sixth element), many people may not be familiar with it. This Lamborghini top-class supercar has only produced 20 sets in total, and it has been sold out in silence. The overseas price is between 2.2 million and 2.9 million US dollars, equivalent to less than RMB 20 million.
In terms of appearance, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento adopts advanced carbon fiber construction technology and reinforcement technology to build the car body, which makes the car body lighter and stronger. It is reported that the curb weight of the car is only 999kg.
In terms of power, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is equipped with a 5.2L V10 engine from Lamborghini LP570-4 Superleggera, with a maximum power of 578 HP and a maximum torque of 540 N m. The acceleration time of 100 kilometers can be completed in 2.5 seconds, and the top speed is 350 kilometers per hour.
mclaren p1
Due to the appearance of "monster-class" supercars such as Bugatti Veyron SuperSport and Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, the light of McLaren P1 seems to be dim, and the performance of P1, which is also not the protagonist of the film, is not bright, but this hybrid supercar is still necessary to talk about.
In 2013, McLaren celebrated its 50th birthday. In this year, they launched a super sports car-P1. It was also in this year that McLaren P1, who just appeared, participated in the filming of Need for Speed. McLaren P1 is a mass-produced car that can compete with professional racing cars. The car body is made of various lightweight materials and adopts carbon fiber single cabin. It is reported that its weight is only 1395kg. In addition, McLaren P1 also uses advanced aerodynamic design, and is equipped with butterfly doors and DRS adjustable rear spoiler control system. When the rear spoiler is closed, the drag coefficient of the car is 0.34.
With the hybrid technology of oil and electricity, McLaren P1, Ferrari LaFerrari and porsche 918 Spyder form today’s dream supercars. In terms of power, the comprehensive power of McLaren P1 is 916 HP and the peak torque is 900 N m.. Among them, the traditional power matching 3.8-liter V8 twin-turbo engine has a maximum power output of 737 HP and a peak torque of 720N·m；; In addition, the motor in IPAS instant power assist system can output 179 horsepower, and the instantaneous torque output can reach 260 N m. With a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, it is reported that the car’s 0-100 km/h acceleration time is only 3 seconds, and the 0-200 km/h acceleration time is less than 7 seconds.
GTA Spano
This super sports car from Spain is also a contestant in the Lyon Cup. Compared with the previous famous star sports cars, its popularity is obviously not high, but the bright yellow painting and the same fighting style still attract a lot of attention.
When it comes to super-running countries, the first thing you think of is Italy and Spain. Do you understand? This yellow supercar in the film is Spano produced by GTA car factory in Spain. At the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, GTA brought a concept car. After a year, GTA Car Factory officially released the first production sports car-Spano.
Spano in the film is a new model released at the beginning of 2013. The design of Spano may not make you fall in love with it at once. After you get used to the supercar produced by major European manufacturers, you will always feel that it is familiar in some places. The advantage of niche car manufacturers is that they can do whatever they want in design. In terms of interior, the new Spano interior incorporates a lot of carbon fiber and suede materials, and the fighting atmosphere inside the car is created to the fullest.
In terms of power, Spano is equipped with an 8.3-liter V10 engine from Dodge Viper, with a maximum power of 780 HP and a maximum torque of 920 N m. The engine is matched with a 7-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed sequential gearbox. Spano’s 0-100km/h acceleration time is only 2.9 seconds and the maximum speed is 350 km/h. In addition, GTA has also developed a biofuel vehicle with a maximum power of 840 HP. The new Spano released in 2013 has a maximum power of 913 HP and a maximum torque of 1000 N m..
Saleen S7
『The silver vehicle on the left in the video screenshot is Saleen S7.』
This is another niche supercar, Saleen S7 from the United States. The dimensions of the vehicle are 4774mm long, 1981mm wide, 1041mm high, 2692mm wheelbase and 1247kg weight. The low shape makes its visual effect extremely fierce, the body is covered with a large number of air kits, and the air intake on the roof is inspired by racing cars. It is easy to confuse it with McLaren F1 just by looking at the rear styling and the European wing doors.
S7′ s frame is made of steel pipes and aluminum alloy plates by hand welding. Its advantages are high strength and extremely light weight, but its disadvantages are high cost and long production cycle. S7 adopts front and rear aluminum alloy double wishbone suspension, its body is made of carbon fiber, and the interior materials are unambiguous. The center console is wrapped in a lot of leather, and the pursuit of speed is Saleen S7′ biggest appeal.
S7 released in 2002 uses Ford 7.0-liter V8 naturally aspirated engine, with maximum power of 550 HP (410kW)/5900rpm and maximum torque of 712 N m/4000 rpm. In 2005, S7 was discontinued and replaced by Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, which is equipped with a 7.0-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, and its maximum power is increased to 760 HP (559 kW)/6,300 rpm, and its maximum torque is 949 N m/4,800 rpm. With a 6-speed manual gearbox, its 0-100km/h acceleration time is only 2.8 seconds, and its top speed is 300 rpm.
◆The "soy sauce" model in the film:
Modification of Ford F-450 Super Duty
At the beginning of the film, a modified Ford F-450 flashed through the lens. This car is the car of the protagonist Toby Marshall’s friend. There are many shots in the film, which can be regarded as the "soy sauce car" with the most scenes. This car was deeply modified in the second half of the film, becoming the modified Ford Mustang GT to cross the east and west coasts of the United States. When it comes to American pickup trucks, the Ford F series is well known. The most popular model in the family is the Ford F-150 Raptor. The modified Ford F-450 pickup truck in the film is definitely the "big brother" of the F-150 Raptor. You should know that there are F-250 and F-350 above the F-150.
Ford F-450 already belongs to the SUPER DUTY model in Ford F-series pickup trucks, so its design purpose is also different from that of F-150 Raptor. Raptor pursues the speed on unpaved roads, while F-450 is a master of loading and towing, and it pays more attention to the ability of loading and towing vehicles. Ford F-450 is equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 naturally aspirated engine and a 6.7-liter V8 turbocharged diesel engine. The 6.7-liter V8 turbocharged diesel engine has a maximum power of 400 HP and a maximum torque of 1084 N m. With the assistance of a 6-speed automatic transmission, it can accelerate 0-100 km/h in 9 seconds.
Chevrolet first generation Camaro
In addition to the deeply modified Ford F-series pickup truck, there are many retro muscle cars that were born in the 1960s and 1970s. The first generation Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Torino and Pontiac GTO all appeared, and muscle cars will always be the favorite of American underground racing parties!
Chevrolet Camaro has a natural dead ringer. Since it came out in 1966, it has appeared in many big-budget films. Initially, Camaro’s R&D code was "Leopard", which was a muscle sports car with strong power and affordable price created by Chevrolet to break the sales myth created by Ford Mustang in North America. The first generation Chevrolet Camaro adopts a two-door four-seat design, with Coupe and convertible body forms. In terms of power transmission, the first generation Camaro is equipped with engines with up to 8 displacements, ranging from 3.8L inline 6-cylinder to 7.0L V8 engine, which is matched with three gearboxes: 4-speed manual, 2-speed automatic and 3-speed automatic. The first generation of Camaro continued to be produced until 1969, and a total of 699,538 vehicles were manufactured.
Ford Torino (Turin)
In addition to the Mustang series, there is also a muscle car owned by Ford, which often appears in various film and television works. There is also a figure of Ford Torino in Need for Speed. In an underground drag racing, the protagonist Toby Marshall drove this model.
The 1969 Torino Ford is divided into two-door hardtop, two-door convertible, four-door car and station wagon, etc. The 1969 Torino GT Sportsroof appears in the film, with a vehicle size of 5105mm, a width of 1892mm, a height of 1361mm, a wheelbase of 2946mm and a vehicle weight of 1707kg. Ford Torino GT Sportsroof is equipped with a variety of V8 engines, including a 4.1-liter inline six-cylinder engine and 4.9-liter, 5.8-liter, 6.4-liter and 7.0-liter engines. Among them, Torino GT Sportsroof equipped with an engine named FE 428 Cobra-Jet makes countless fans crazy.
Since 1967, the horsepower competition between American muscle cars has become increasingly fierce. It is nothing new that the displacement is more than 7.0 liters and the maximum power is more than 350 horsepower. Ford is the "culprit" of this horsepower competition, and it has successively launched a number of V8 naturally aspirated engines with different displacements, such as the 5.8-liter Cleveland, the 7.0-liter Cobra-jet, and the 7.0-liter Super Cobra-jet. Besides being equipped on its famous Ford Mustang, Ford Torino also shares these V8 engines. Ford Torino equipped with a 7.0-liter V8 engine has a maximum power of 340 HP (250kW)/5200rpm and a maximum torque of 597 N m/3400 rpm. It is equipped with a 4-speed manual gearbox and a 3-speed automatic gearbox, with an acceleration time of 7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, a top speed of 201km/h and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 25.8L/100km.
Mercedes-Benz SLR(199)
Shortly after the film began, a yellow-painted Mercedes-Benz SLR sports car slightly stimulated the nerves of the audience, and its owner was Dino Brewster, the villain of the rich second generation in the film.
In 1950s, Mercedes-Benz once built a GT car named SLR(166), and two Mercedes-Benz SLR cars won the first and second place in the 1955 Mille Miglia Competition, creating the reputation of Silver Arrow. Many years later, Mercedes-Benz picked up its dream again and launched the concept car SLR(199) at the Detroit Auto Show in 1999. The new SLR was mass-produced in 2004, but it was discontinued in 2010 due to unsatisfactory sales.
Mercedes-Benz SLR(199) is known as "F1 on the road". The front of the car adopts the design elements of F1 racing car. The butterfly door, shark’s gills radiator and exhaust pipe on the side of the car body all have the original flavor of the legendary SLR in the 1950s. At the same time, the car body made of carbon fiber composite material not only provides high strength but also ensures light weight. Mercedes-Benz SLR is equipped with AMG V8 turbocharged engine, with a displacement of 5.5L, a maximum power of 626 HP /6500rpm, a rotating speed of 3250-5000rpm, and a maximum torque of 780 Nm, which is matched with a 5-speed automatic gearbox. The acceleration from 0-100km/h is only 2.8 seconds, and the maximum speed reaches 334 km/h..
Pontiac GTO
As a retro American muscle car, Pontiac GTO’s appearance is undoubtedly highly recognizable. Pontiac GTO also showed good results in the competition, and finally lost to the protagonist Toby Marshall with a slight disadvantage.
In the 1960s, performance cars in the American market usually referred to those medium and large cars with high-powered engines. In 1964, Pontiac broke this pattern and introduced a high-performance medium-sized car with V8 engine-Pontiac GTO. In the name of Pontiac GTO, "GTO" is the abbreviation of Italian Gran Turismo Omologato, that is, GT sports car that meets the racing standards.
Initially, Pontiac GTO was added to the optional list of Tempest Le Mans, a medium-sized car, with a GTO kit with a price of $295. The most important thing is to replace the V8 engine with a displacement of 6.4L, with a maximum power of 325 HP and an acceleration time of 6.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. Once launched, Pontiac GTO became popular and became one of the representative models of street cars. By the end of 1964, 32,450 vehicles had been sold, and by 1966, nearly 100,000 vehicles had been sold. At the same time, Pontiac GTO was separated from Tempest and became an independent performance vehicle system.
Porsche 944
Careful friends may find that there is also a European sports car with a flip lamp among all kinds of big muscles in underground racing activities. This sports car named Porsche 944 is vigorous and vigorous in the competition with muscle cars.
944 is an entry-level coupe introduced by Porsche in 1980s and 1990s (1982 -1991 to be exact). It is called "Porsche of working class" together with 914 and 924. Porsche 944 has two body forms: Coupe and convertible. The car adopts the light-jumping design popular in 1980s, and the driving form is front and rear drive. The 944 car family includes 944, 944 Turbo, 944S, 944S2, 944S2 Cabriolet and 944 Special Editions. A total of 163,192 cars have been produced in 10 years, which makes it one of the most successful models in Porsche history. However, it is reported that there are not many 944 models that have been preserved so far, and many 944s have been scrapped due to violent driving.
ford crown victoria
When it comes to official cars in the United States, no one knows the name of Ford crown victoria, which is not only used as an official car, but also a representative model of American taxis. In many American film and television works, crown victoria police car often plays the role of "soy sauce truck" in the film, and is often hit horribly. Crown victoria, which appeared in the movie Need for Speed, was produced from 1998 to 2011. During its 13-year life cycle, Ford made several minor modifications to it. Its vehicle size is 5728mm long, 2007mm wide, 1511mm high, 3256mm wheelbase and 2082kg weight, which is definitely an "American ship".
Different from the civilian version of crown victoria, crown victoria police car adopts black air intake grille and black decorative panel of trunk lid. In addition, crown victoria police cars, plainclothes police cars and government official cars almost all use steel rims with a central chrome-plated decorative cover. Ford crown victoria is equipped with a V8 naturally aspirated engine with a displacement of 4.6 liters, with a maximum power of 227 HP (167 kW) of 4,800 rpm and a maximum torque of 369 N m/4,000 rpm. The engine is matched with a 4-speed automatic transmission, with an acceleration time of 9.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, a top speed of 217km/h and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 16.2L/100km. Because the government and taxi industry have a soft spot for crown victoria, crown victoria has become the national car in the eyes of Americans.
Dodge Charger
Domestic car enthusiasts’ knowledge of Dodge Charger seems to come mostly from those "annoying" American police cars. Whether in Need for Speed or movies, the police-painted Dodge Charger always follows the protagonists, and they are particularly fierce after being modified. Its huge anti-collision bar is used to subdue fugitives or hit enemies, and there is room for submachine guns in the real police car compartment.
With a tough appearance, you have to have a strong power. The car uses a Chrysler 5.7L V8 HEMI engine, with a maximum power of 372 HP and a maximum torque of 536 Nm. It only takes more than 5 seconds to accelerate 100 kilometers, and the top speed can reach 235km/h, which is why it is difficult for you to throw it away when the police chase it.
1965 Ford F-100
Toby Marshall, the protagonist of the film, was framed by his sworn enemy and jailed. Two years later, Toby was released from prison, and one of his friends named Benny took him home. This black guy drove this Ford F-100 pickup truck with a retro style.
The pickup truck in the film is the 1965 Ford F-100, which is the fourth generation of the Ford F-series. Since this generation, Ford has made great changes to the body structure of the F-series, and its cab and rear cargo compartment are designed in one piece. In 1964, the split design returned again. In terms of power, Ford has equipped the fourth generation F series with 3.7-liter, 3.9-liter and 4.9-liter inline six-cylinder engines with maximum power ranging from 115 HP to 210 HP and 4.8-liter and 5.8-liter V8 engines.
GMC Topkick
GMC, a subsidiary of General Motors, is an automobile brand that produces full-size SUVs, pickups and trucks. The big guy in the film comes from GMC Motor Company of the United States. Its name is Topkick, which literally translates as the first sergeant. In the Chevrolet brand sequence, it is called Kodiak. Interestingly, it’s not the first time that the big guy in this niche brand has appeared on the movie screen. GMC TopKick4500 once appeared in the Transformers series as a tin prototype.
Note: the white truck in the picture is GMC TopKick.
The second generation GMC TopKick appeared in the film was born in 1990, and it was from this generation that the medium-sized trucks under the General Motors Group were all named TopKick or Kodiak. This generation of TopKick looks domineering and rough, which is very in line with people’s aesthetics of American trucks. According to different models, this generation of TopKick has three power versions equipped with 7.2L inline six-cylinder gasoline engine, 7.4L V8 gasoline engine and 8.1L V8 gasoline engine.
Regrettably, since December 2007, General Motors Group has released the news that it will sell its medium-sized truck business, and the TopKick is the first one. After more than a year of twists and turns and negotiations, Isuzu Motor Company finally announced that it would take over the TopKick production line of GM in Michigan, USA in January 2009. After that, GM gradually reduced the production of medium-sized trucks, and officially announced that TopKick was discontinued on July 31, 2009.
Trailer of the movie Need for Speed
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Summary:
Before summing up, we need to clarify two issues. First, although the film has a famous name, it is indeed the debut of Need for Speed. Secondly, it is a racing movie in the traditional sense, and the pursuit of gorgeous effects and exciting scenes is the top priority. After figuring out these two problems, we have a brand-new understanding of Need for Speed. As a "novice" who tasted the taste of the big screen for the first time, the actors are not famous enough, the production is not sophisticated enough, and even some minor flaws can naturally be understood by everyone. Secondly, the plot and story of racing movies have not been satisfactory. Although Need for Speed did not bring surprises to everyone, there were no mistakes in this link.
If you have high hopes for the movie "Need for Speed" itself, its performance may make you a little disappointed, but we might as well re-examine this racing movie from another angle with a car-watching attitude. Soon, you will find that there are a large number of top-class super-running and retro American muscle cars in the movie Need for Speed, and the cool shape and iconic exhaust sound constantly impact people’s senses. In front of these guys, forget the characters, forget the shell car, forget those bullshit plots! (Text/Figure car home Chen Lei Li Xiaopeng Li Yiwen)