The popular American action spy movie series, Mission Impossible, has a huge fan base across the globe. Altogether, six movies in the franchise have been released since 1996, marking its place in the top action franchises. These movies showcase a remarkable lineup of high-speed cars in their action stunts. The car chases in the franchise are a sight to behold for car enthusiasts and movie fans alike.
Let’s take a look at the popular Mission Impossible cars along with details of their features.
List of Popular Mission Impossible Movie Cars
Every movie in the Mission Impossible franchise is packed with several chase scenes. Thanks to those never-ending stunts, many cars are destroyed, but that’s not a problem due to the movie’s high budget. For those fans of the Mission Impossible franchise who are car lovers, we have compiled a list of famous Mission Impossible movie cars.
BMW 316i in Mission: Impossible (1996)
The first movie of the Mission Impossible franchise was not all about high-performance cars. Among the first Mission Impossible cars was the BMW 316i. It appeared shortly before exploding in an action scene. The car features a four-cylinder engine with an output of 100 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque.
Porsche 911 Convertible in Mission: Impossible II (2000)
Most people agree that the second movie in the series is the weakest among the rest. It was, nevertheless, an entertaining entry. In one scenario, Ethan Hunt, lead actor Tom Cruise, and Nyah Nordoff-Hall, a former professional thief, circled each other.
While Ethan followed Nyah around in a Porsche 911, she was driving an Audi TT. The 911 is Porsche’s most recognisable model and has been in production since 1963. The car features a six-speed manual transmission, capable of delivering 296 horsepower and 258 Nm of torque. It is possible to ride this powerful sports car, thanks to these second-hand Porsche 911 Carrera for sale in the UAE.
2003 Lincoln Town Limousine in Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Limousines usually draw attention because they exude sophistication. In the third Mission Impossible movie, Ethan Hunt was picked up at a train yard by one of the best limos in the franchise. The 2003 Lincoln Town Stretched Limousine features a 4.6-litre V8 engine delivering 235 horsepower with a four-speed automatic transmission. The limo has a sedan body style with an eight-seater capacity. If you reside in Dubai you can rent a limousine for an exclusive ride from these limousine rental services in Dubai.
Alpha Romeo 166 in Mission: Impossible III (2006)
The Alpha Romeo 166 is one of the amazing vehicles in the line. In the third instalment of the Mission Impossible film series, a villain attempted to catch up with Ethan in Italy using this vehicle, although he was not very successful. It’s unfortunate because this particular model can reach high speeds of 244 kilometres per hour.
The iconic 166 (Type 936) was produced by the famous Italian automaker Alpha Romeo between 1996 and June 2007. It had a timeless design for a simple 3-box sedan, focusing more on driver and performance engagement.
Lamborghini Gallardo in Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Since Ethan wanted everyone to believe he was the armaments dealer Davian, he utilised the Lamborghini Gallardo to leave the Vatican with Zhen. On the other hand, Declan and the real Davian escaped into a sewer while everyone was preoccupied. Sadly, the Lambo’s elegance quickly caught fire when Zhen blew it up as Ethan got out of the car and entered the sewer.
Lamborghini Gallardo remains one of the most popular supercars in the world despite not being a brand-new model. The car features a four-wheel drive automatic transmission and a 5-litre engine delivering 520 horsepower and 510 Nm of torque. Explore these used Lamborghini Gallardo cars for sale in the UAE if you are a fan of Mission Impossible cars.
BMW i8 in Ghost Protocol (2011)
To catch the bad guy Hendricks, the hero Ethan Hunt was seen racing through the streets of Mumbai in the BMW i8. It was featured in the movie Ghost Protocol as a concept car before it hit the market. BMW i8 was developed as a plug-in hybrid sports car marketed under the BMW ‘i’ series.
The BMW i8’s production model has a panelled underbody, air curtains in the front apron, a flat front hood, and air ducts between the roof frame and taillights. All these remarkable features result in a drag coefficient (CW value) of 0.26. The lower the drag coefficient, the lower will be the car’s aerodynamic resistance. Moreover, the BMW i8 offers sports car acceleration thanks to the 320 Nm of torque by the combustion engine and 250 Nm of the electric powertrain.
Check out these pre-owned BMW i8 models for sale in the UAE if you are a fan of iconic car models by BMW.
2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Ghost Protocol (2011)
There are always plenty of supercars in Dubai, but this was the one that drew Hunt’s eye the most. Ethan stepped out of his car to enter a hotel in Dubai and looked at an Aston Martin V8 Vantage that was immediately behind him.
The Aston Martin V8 Vantage can go as fast as 280 kilometres per hour. The V8 engine with six-speed manual transmission can deliver 385 horsepower and 410 Nm of torque. You can get yourself an Aston Martin model from these used Aston Martin Vantage for sale in the UAE.
Land Rover Defender in Rogue Nation (2015)
One of the popular cars used in the Mission Impossible movies multiple times is the Defender. A classic illustration is when Ilsa assisted Ethan Hunt in breaking into a Syndicate facility in Casablanca in Rogue Nation. She rode off in the Defender, setting off a lengthy chase sequence involving vehicles and motorcycles.
The Land Rover Defender is one of the famous movie cars that hold a prominent position among car brands. The car featured in Rogue Nation is a Land Rover Defender 110 having a utility body, flat base fascia and round headlights. It also features a 2.2-litre diesel engine with a six-speed manual transmission capable of delivering 107 horsepower and 255 Nm of torque.
Check out these pre-owned Land Rover Defenders for sale in the UAE if you are interested in one.
BMW M5 in Fallout (2018)
Another one of the Mission Impossible BMW cars is the BMW M5. In the latest movie Fallout Allan Hunley (Alec Baldwin) can be seen driving away from the Ramstein Air Base in BMW M5. The movie’s opening sequence also features a brief appearance by the BMW M5. The BMW M5 is a high-performance model of the ‘M’ series of BMW. It has a twin-turbocharged V8 engine and eight-speed automatic transmission delivering 600 horsepower.
If you are interested in buying one, go through this list of pre-owned BMW M5s for sale in the UAE.
This is all about the popular Mission Impossible cars. The 7th and 8th Mission Impossible movies are expecting released in 2023 and 2024, respectively, which will mark the end of the series. All in all, the entire franchise is a must-watch for all car enthusiasts as the series features an amazing car collection of well-known makes. If you are an avid car collector, explore these used cars for sale in the UAE and find your ideal pick.
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