People who love cars love everything about cars and related to cars. That is why movies and video games based on cars are so popular across the world. One of the most legendary cars racing video games in the history of games is ‘Need for Speed’. Every sequel of the game has been a great success. Owning to its popularity, the franchise was turned into a movie in 2014.
With a great cast with actors like Micheal Keaton, Aaron Paul and Rami Malik, ‘Need for Speed’ by DreamWork Pictures is a treat for car lovers. What makes it even better is the lineup of supercars from Ford, Ferrari, Bugatti and many more.
Not to mention, more than 15 Need for Speed film cars were reproduced in less than 06 months, with each car ranging between 2 – 3 million dollars. These supercars were exactly replicated as they are in real life except for their aluminium engines, top-notch tyres, and high-end carbon fibre bodies.
Cars featured in ‘Need for Speed’ Movie
Listed below are all the cars featured in the ‘Need for Speed’ film with their original specs.
1966 Pontiac GTO
The 1966 Pontiac is one of America’s hot-selling muscle cars which brought the highest ever recorded sales to the GTO. The GTO appeared in Need for Speed, during the illegal street race through Mount Kisco in New York.
This American muscle car supports a V8 tri-power engine, with 360 horsepower. The top speed of the 1966 Pontiac GTO is up to 119 mph. If you wish to drive a Pontiac, then you can consider buying a second-hand Pontiac for sale in the UAE.
1969 Ford Gran Torino
The 1969 Ford Gran Torino is among the first generation models manufactured by Ford. This car was featured in an illegal street car race at the beginning of Need for Speed by Aaron Paul’s character, to earn some extra cash.
The Torino GT is a popular muscle car which supports a 328 cubic inch V8 engine, with 335 horsepower and a top speed of 126 mph.
Nevertheless, you can buy a used Ford up for sale in the UAE, if you have a passion for Ford cars.
2013 Shelby GT500
Ford developed a unique model that was featured in the Need for Speed movie. The GT500 is a high-performance model comprising a supercharged V8 engine having a capacity of 5.4-litre, delivering 662 horsepower, and capable of hitting a top speed of 190 mph.
2015 Ford Mustang GT
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the first original Ford Mustang, the Ford Mustang GT was released in 2015. This muscle car is equipped with a 5.0-litre V8 (Coyote) engine, with 420 horsepower, and a top speed of 164 mph.
It is the Need for Speed Mustang car that appeared in the final scenes of the movie. Also, there are a number of Hollywood movies featuring Ford, since it is a very popular American automotive brand recognised globally.
Saleen S7
Saleen produced Saleen S7 as a mid-engine, high-performance sports car. The car is powered by a 7.0-litre V8 engine, depicted in its model designation. Saleen S7 has a top speed of 205 mph and can deliver up to 550 horsepower.
Saleen S7 appeared as one of the Need for Speed film cars in the De Leon race and was driven by Tony Brakohiapa’s character.
Lamborghini Sesto Elemento
The Lamborghini Sesto Elemento is a limited edition car that was manufactured in 2013. It’s a surprisingly lightweight car as the car’s suspension, chassis, body, and driveshaft have been constructed with carbon fibre. The unique name ‘Sesto Elemento’ denotes the sixth element in Italian, referring to the position of the Carbon element in the periodic table as the sixth element.
This Lamborghini features a 5.2-litre V10 engine, with 570 horsepower, and can hit a top speed of up to 216 mph. Among the Need for Speed film cars, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento was driven by Dino Brewster, along the Pacific Highway.
McLaren P1
The McLaren P1 is a successor of the McLaren F1 and as the name suggests, it is manufactured by McLaren as a hybrid car. This supercar supports a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, delivering 903 horsepower, and a top speed of 217 mph.
McLaren P1 appeared at the De Leon race, driven by Texas Mike in the Need for Speed movie. You may check out this guide for more details about the history of McLaren P1.
GTA Spano
GTA Spano is a supercar manufactured by Spania GTA. The supercar participated in the Geneva Motor Show in 2011 as a concept car. The limited-edition GTA Spano was featured in the Need for Speed movie in the De Leon race and was driven by Johnny V.
The supercar is equipped with an 8.3-litre mid-mounted V10 engine, delivering 900 horsepower and can hit a top speed of 217 mph.
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport
The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport car is manufactured by Bugatti and is considered the fastest Veyron ever made, reaching 269 mph at Volkswagen’s test track in Ehra-Leissein. The supercar was driven by English Paul as one of the Need for Speed film cars, during the De Leon race.
This Super Sport version of Veyron is fitted with an 8.0-litre Quab-Turbo W16 engine and is capable of delivering 1200 horsepower.
Ferrari 458 Italia
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a sports car manufactured by Ferrari and was released in 2013. The 458 Italia was designed with many Formula 1 design cues, also including F1-influenced control parts and a steering wheel.
Ferrari 458 Italia is fitted with a 4.5-litre V8 engine delivering 560 horsepower, and capable of hitting a top speed of 202 mph. Although this sports car was not featured in the movie, rather it was used as a chase car to keep up with the speed of other sports cars while carrying the camera equipment for shooting.
You can also buy a second-hand Ferrari 458 Italia for sale in the UAE and add it in your premium car collection.
Koenigsegg Supercars
Koenigsegg is a Swedish company that manufactures some of the finest and the most sought-after supercars globally. The three versions of supercars released by Koenigsegg, including
Agera Standard, Agera R, and Agera S were all featured as Need for Speed movie cars.
All three are fitted with a 5.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, while Agera R can solely run on biofuel. Agera R gives the highest 1140 horsepower than the rest Agera versions, as it runs on biofuel (E85 ethanol).
The Need for Speed film cars ranges from the famous American muscle cars to the European supercars. This movie is a car lover’s paradise for all car enthusiasts across the globe, as it is one of the top-notch car racing movies released over the years. If you are one such car lover, then these Fast and Furious movie cars will entice you even more.
Nevertheless, if you are looking for a modern car equipped with high-tech features then you can have a look at the used cars for sale in the UAE.
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