What Mitsubishi Evo is in Fast and the Furious?
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII
The “Fast and the Furious” series has featured dozens of memorable cars, but one of those cars almost didn’t get its moment in the spotlight. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII driven by Paul Walker’s character Brian O’Connor in “2 Fast 2 Furious” could have been a Dodge Neon SRT-4.
What engine did Brian’s Evo have?
Instead, the movie car had a Chrysler 420A, a naturally aspirated, twin-cam 2.0-liter engine with a small handful of mods.
How much HP does Brian’s Eclipse have?
This car had none of that. In reality, the movie car made 150 horsepower on a good day and it would have never handled the three-stage nitrous oxide system portrayed in the movie.
Was Brian’s Eclipse Turbo?
Despite internet reports and the book by Eddie Paul, the car was NOT a 4G63 motor, it was NOT turbocharged and it did NOT make 220hp.
Who owns Paul Walker’s car from Fast and Furious?
Original owner of the Supra, R34 GT-R & Maxima from the first two Fast & Furious movies.
Who bought Paul Walkers Supra?
Barrett-Jackson sold the iconic tuner Toyota, which went fast and furiously. Update 6/21/21: The modified 1994 Supra that appeared in two Fast and Furious movies sold at Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas auction over the weekend for a rich $550,000.
Is the Mitsubishi Evo VII from 2 Fast 2 Furious real?
The Mitsubishi Evo VII from 2 Fast 2 Furious is now available on eBay at a “buy it now” price of 39,995 USD. This is an authentic Evo which was driven for just 844 miles (1,358 km) and didn’t suffer any performance modifications.
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII the same as the Eclipse?
The Evolution VII’s color scheme, body kit, and overall look were a deliberate nod to Paul Walker’s 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse from The Fast and the Furious. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII is one of the few protagonist cars that is not destroyed on-screen.
What kind of Lancer is in 2 Fast 2 Furious?
All but one of the Lancer Evolution VII’s used in 2 Fast 2 Furious were Mitsubishi Lancers made to look like the Evolution VII. One of them was a left-hand-drive Evolution VII imported from Europe.
What car does Brian O Conner Drive in 2 Fast 2 Furious?
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII is major car driven by Brian O’Conner and Tej Parker in 2 Fast 2 Furious. Following their debriefing on the situation with Carter Verone and meeting Monica Fuentes, Brian takes the Lancer after Roman Pearce claims the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS for his own.