Fast — 8 Cars

The Ultimate Gearhead's Guide to the "Fast 8" Fleet In The Fate of the Furious (Fast 8), the franchise moved away from simple street racing and toward high-octane mechanical warfare. From the sun-drenched streets of Havana to the frozen wastes of Vladovin, Russia, the vehicles used in this installment weren't just transport—they were characters. Here is a look at the most iconic "Fast 8" cars, their drivers, and the wild stories from behind the scenes. 1. Dom's " Ice Charger " (1968 Dodge Charger R/T) Dominic Toretto's signature ride received a brutal makeover for the film’s finale. The Build: This custom-built beast features a lowered, widened body, all-wheel drive, and a mid-mounted V8 engine designed to tear through snow and ice. Driver: Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel). Fun Fact: Vehicle coordinator Dennis McCartney built 11 copies of Dom’s opening-scene car just to complete that single sequence in Cuba. 2.

The Cuba opening race. Why It’s Interesting: While Dom drives a classic rusted Chevy, the antagonist drives something futuristic. The Rally Fighter is a unique beast—it is the world’s first "crowd-sourced" production car. fast 8 cars

Fast 8 is unique in the franchise because it pits (Dom's Charger) against Technological Warfare (Cipher's hackers and the Ripsaw). If you want the driving experience from this movie, skip the tank and find yourself a Dodge Hellcat —just be careful with the throttle. The Ultimate Gearhead's Guide to the "Fast 8"