The stand-in automobile that wasn’t raced in 2 Fast 2 Furious was the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII, which was piloted by Paul Walker. This car is the real deal, totally authenticated, and comes with all the paperwork. This is the actual Mitsubishi Evo driven by Paul Walker in “2 Fast 2 Furious.”
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Was the Evo in 2 Fast 2 Furious a real one?
Not a Genuine Evo This Lancer isn’t as quick or as powerful as the movie prop it was modeled after. The vehicle in the film was an Evo, whereas the vehicle you are viewing is an OZ Rally model powered by the same 120 horsepower naturally aspirated 4G94 inline-four engine as the rest of the non-Evo Lancer series.
In Fast and Furious, what kind of Mitsubishi may be seen?
Paul Walker-branded vehicles continue to fetch sky-high prices. Due to the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse’s involvement in 2001’s The Fast and the Furious, in which Walker is shown driving, it brought in $170,500 at Mecum Auctions Kissimmee sale.
However, Brian O’Connor from Walker doesn’t have the best experience with the eclipse. We initially follow O’Connor as he struggles to control the car in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium. When the engine is redlined, the speedometer soars beyond 150 mph, the car suddenly spins out of control, and it comes to a stop only inches from a roadside barrier.
How much is EVO by Paul Walker?
A “buy it now” listing for the Mitsubishi Evo VII from 2 Fast 2 Furious is now active on eBay for USD 39,995. A “buy it now” listing for the Mitsubishi Evo VII from 2 Fast 2 Furious is now active on eBay for USD 39,995.
Where has Brian’s Evo gone?
Mitsubishi requested us to make the cars appear like the soon-to-arrive EVO VIIIs because the EVO VIIs (or EVO 7s, for those who don’t understand Roman numerals) were the problem and Mitsubishi would never sell that car in the U.S. The rear taillights had to undergo surgery as a result.
Eddie Paul’s staff performed the operation, and Genera/TYC provided the lighting. Over the years, many people have been perplexed by these autos.
The four Evolutions, which were all present in the country on a temporary bond, had to be delivered back to Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. when the film’s production was finished. Since Lancer Evolution VIIs were never offered in North America, it is likely that they were to be crushed or exported at that point. One can only speculate as to how the three EVO VIIs managed to get past all of that and into the hands of private owners. If I had to guess, I’d say that these vehicles were registered in jurisdictions that don’t pay much attention to imports from the gray market or incorrect VIN numbers (Japanese VIN numbers are different than those in America, or Austria, for that matter).
We have reached a tenable conclusion after conducting our research to the best of our ability. After filming was over, the studio kept the cars and used them for publicity by giving them to several auto magazines, including Motor Trend, Sport Compact Car, and others, who then wrote feature pieces. It’s possible that the studio held them for a very long time with the idea of using them in a potential third movie. Since Mitsubishi provided genuine JDM right-hand-drive Lancer Evolution IXs for the third installment of the franchise, we now know it wasn’t the case. After manufacture, Mitsubishi received those vehicles, and all of them were crushed. Numerous vehicles from the movies 2 Fast 2 Furious were also utilised in promotional capacities at specific auto events.
One of those locations is Universal Studio Tours in Hollywood, Southern California, where some of the original cars were displayed for a while. It should be noted, however, that none of the EVO VIIs were present at this location. As far as we can tell, the production business sold the vehicles to “Picture Car Studio Warehouse,” who then sold them to “Speed Gallery,” sometime in 2006 as show or track-only vehicles. With the exception of one, which went to the Volo Auto Museum, all were afterwards sold to private owners.
The three EVO 7s that have been found are designated studio cars #42, #43 and #44; it is rumored and assumed that the fourth one, #45, was crushed after being delivered to Mitsubishi.
Revision, 2018: This recently discovered vehicle is privately owned. Pennsylvania, USA is where the automobile is.
The First Unit Principle, also known as the “Hero car,” was Automobile No. 42. It was the one that they kept immaculate for use with the actors in the car. Eva Mendez and Paul Walker both spent time in Car 42. It was also employed when the studio needed pristine up-close shots or in-depth video footage of particular objects, such as the speedometer or the engine compartment. It was the only EVO to receive an engine bay makeover, which included an upgraded intercooler, an EVO VII cam cover painted green, AEM adjustable cam gears, a GReddy oil catch can, and green vacuum hoses. Additionally, it had blue neon Street Glow under-car lighting. Eight below-car camera mounts and tow tabs that were bolted to the car’s chassis were added, along with a heavy-duty aftermarket clutch. During a partial restoration, the owner of Car No. 42 had to locate the proper Pioneer stereo head unit and restore it, along with a complete complement of speakers that had never been fitted in this specific EVO.
The “2nd Unit Principle” Evo, also known as the primary stunt vehicle or “Stunt 1,” was donated or sold to the Volo Auto Museum in Volo, Illinois. It was on exhibit for a while before being purchased by a private person. The Volo Auto Museum stated that it was worth $42,998, but as stated on their website, they were only asking (and perhaps selling it for) $24,998. Later, the private owner listed it for sale on eBay multiple times, and it eventually found its way to a new owner in Arizona before being listed for sale once more. At the Barrett-Jackson auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona in 2014, it fetched about $46,200. The paint was still in perfect condition because it was maintained indoors, in a museum, as seen by the images from e-Bay and Barrett-Jackson. The Street Glow blue neon under-car lighting was fitted in only one other Evo. The Pioneer flip-screen in-dash stereo head unit from the movie was still in place only in Car No. 43, an Evo. In July 2017, the new owner got in touch with me.
The owner of Car No. 44, the “Stunt Evo, confirmed that some of the aforementioned modifications as well as an engine management system supplied by Ralliart gave it better performance. This specific Evo was discovered in California, purchased on e-Bay in the United States, and is currently located in Europe where its current owner has thoroughly restored it. This specific Evo was oddly marked with “FF3 markings on the door jams, indicating that the studio was considering using it again in the franchise’s third installment. At the time it was discovered, it also had a stock Mitsubishi radio inside and at least one of the actors’ autographs on the interior center console.
All three of the automobiles featured in the movie had a complete complement of performance electronics and aftermarket gauges that were removed from the cars before they were sold. These included a boost controller, an APEXi EL1 tachometer, as well as Boost and EGT gauges. Additionally taken out were the Passport radar detectors, the Rockford Fosgate speakers and/or amplifiers (possibly never installed), and the Pioneer DVD in-dash head unit. None of the cars had any nitrous products fitted, it was discovered. The C-Tech digital performance compass/timer from Ignited, which was absent from all Evos, was the most intriguing item on display. It was rumored to be a prototype product that was never offered for sale to the general public. Ignited did not respond to requests for one for the repair of Car No. 42.
The Dream D.A.M.D. front bumper cover, ARC Magic rear wing, and TYC/Genera Lancer tail lamps, which required some bespoke fabrication to fit onto the Evos, were all standard equipment. All examples were mounted on Motegi Racing FF5 wheels with 235/40ZR18 Toyo T1-S tires. The paint in the delicious lime-gold hue came from House of Kolor.
Sean drives what model of Evo?
Sean has taken on the role of representing Han, therefore he can’t be seen behind the wheel of a Hyundai, instead he’s given a fully equipped Lancer Evolution VIII to drive. Sean utilizes this automobile, which has been converted to rear-wheel drive, to study and develop his drifting techniques.
The Evo 7 was it sold in America?
Considering that Dodge was willing to provide pre-production vehicles, Universal was considering using the SRT-4. On the other hand, it was a mystery as to how the manufacturing team would obtain any Evos. Although the Evo VIII was set to debut in the United States in 2003, filming began in 2002. Finally, Mitsubishi made available four units of the departing Evo VII, which was initially intended for a European rally squad.
Finding parts to alter the cars was challenging because the Evo VII was never offered in the United States, according to Lieberman. Therefore, changes were kept to a minimum. A automobile supplier that had paid for product placement in the movie provided the cars with body kits, new wheels, rear spoilers, and taillights. Those taillights had to be modified to fit because they were actually designed for the Mitsubishi Lancer that wasn’t an Evo.
In order to make them simpler to slide around, Lieberman stated all four “hero” carstwo of which were used in close-up shotswere modified to rear-wheel drive.
In case you were wondering, the paint on the cars is House of Kolor Lime Gold Kandy. The graphics on the automobiles were initially inspired by Lieberman’s own R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R. In the end, Universal rented that vehicle, which O’Connor had earlier in the movie, giving the Evos new graphics to set them apart.
The Evo was a key character in “2 Fast 2 Furious,” and it even competed in a race against a Yenko Camaro in one episode. Sadly for Evo enthusiasts, Lieberman claims that the car’s wide-open throttle noises weren’t utilised in that scenario. The exhaust notes from a Subaru WRX, the Evo’s main competition, and a Honda S2000 were added to the sound in post-production.
According to Lieberman, just two of the four movie automobiles are known to have survived. One is located in Pennsylvania, while the other is in France.
How many HP is in Brian’s Evo?
This EVO VII’s mechanical components are stock, including the Brembo brakes that provide braking, the turbocharged 2.0-liter, DOHC, 16-valve four with a five-speed transmission, and the all-wheel-drive system that provides propulsion.