Even if you’re not a car fanatic, you’ve likely watched at least one of The Fast and the Furious movies. It’s not often that a movie franchise will emerge and transcend the big screen. Yet, The Fast and the Furious franchise has managed to do just that. 

These films began as small-scale action thrillers set in a world of rabid street racing and blurred law enforcement lines, but over the years they’ve become so much more. Now The Fast and the Furious films have cemented their iconic status in pop culture. Each film has been uber-successful and has managed to gross large sums at the global box office. 

Although every person who is a fan of the films has their particular reasons for why they love them, there is one centralized theme. Arguably the most prominent attraction and drawcard of the franchise isn’t the characters but instead the array of distinguishable, extraordinary cars on offer. With each movie released, there are a host of incredible vehicles from all over the world exhibited.

With the latest installment in the franchise, Fast 9, dropping today, we’re highlighting the 10 best cars from The Fast and the Furious franchise that have brought general audiences and die-hard fans together. 

1. 1970 Dodge Charger

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The most well-recognized car associated with The Fast and the Furious franchise is the 1970 Dodge Charger. In fact, if a vehicle could be a character, the 1970 Dodge Charger would be one of the main characters in the series. 

This car is iconic and one of the most influential cars that’s made multiple appearances in subsequent films since its debut in the original movie. Additionally, it’s rumored the vehicle will again make an appearance in the ninth film. 

The muscle car in the film features jet black bodywork and a polished supercharged custom-built Chrysler Hemi V8 engine. This engine has aluminum indy competition heads capable of an incredible 900 horsepower. Ironically in the film, Dominic Torreto comments on how scared he is to drive the Charger because of how powerful it is.