This car was the star of Fast and Furious 8, and now it could be yours
- This vehicle appeared in Fast and Furious 8 – aka The Fate of the Furious
- It was driven in the movie by Letty Ortiz, portrayed by Michelle Rodriguez
- It has a Chevy V8 and less than 5,000 miles on the clock
Published on Sep 04, 2024 at 4:51 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 12, 2024 at 3:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This is the Rally Fighter, the Fast and Furious 8 hero car.
The car was built pretty much from scratch for the movie, and it uses a Chevy V8.
Movie producers generally use different versions of the same vehicle, and some of them get destroyed while filming.
But this one didn’t, and it’s now available from SBX Cars.
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The story behind Rally Fighter in Fast and Furious 8
The Arctic scene is one of the most visually striking moments from Fast and Furious 8, also known as The Fate of the Furious.
In the scene, which was set in Russia but actually filmed in Iceland, Dom and his crew need to stop the bad guys who – as per usual – want to blow up the world.
Par for the course, they do it with cars.
Because – as we all know – a street racing background is the perfect way to kickstart a career as a hacker, secret agent, marksman, and martial arts expert, which is what every character in the franchise is.
Jokes aside, the scene is spectacular to watch, and the car you see here is the real star.
The vehicle was indeed used by Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez) in the film, but it had to be restored to its street-legal condition because some of Universal Studios’ modifications made it impossible to use on the road.
But it now has a new windshield, new sway bars along with interior frame bars and a backup camera among other things.
A massive Chevy V8 under its hood
Local Motors, the company that built it, decided to use a 6.2-liter supercharged V8 borrowed from a Chevy.
They did this for two reasons.
One, the V8 puts out 556 horsepower, which is a lot, and two, because this is a great engine to work with, and you can slam it under the hood of just about any car without having to modify it too much.
The engine in this particular vehicle hasn’t put that many miles under its belt.
The car has only done 4,670 miles.
A piece of cinema history
Movie cars are always in demand, they’re difficult to find, and even harder to buy.
The Fast and Furious franchise’s contribution to the history of movie cars is not insignificant.
Along with a clear Montana title, the Rally Fighter you see here comes with a framed movie poster and die-cast model of ‘Letty’s Rally Fighter’ both signed by actress Michelle Rodriguez.
That’s a nice touch.
The car is available from SBX Cars, and the auction is set to begin later this month.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
