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Universal's ‘Fast & Furious' coaster will boast a rad quartet of cool cars

The attraction will sport ride vehicles that pay accelerated homage to some of the famous cars seen in the films.

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Universal Studios Hollywood revealed all four ride vehicles (Dodge Charger, Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R & Toyota Supra) for the new roller coaster, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, opening this summer.

When "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift", the high-tech coaster that's been rising at Universal Studios Hollywood, debuts in the summer of 2026, it will have some of the theme park ride hallmarks fans love and a few straight-from-the-streets sights, too.

The classic tracks will be there, and all of the thrilling curves and dips, but don't look for the traditional coaster conveyances of yore: Rather, four ride vehicles will rule the ride with street style and peel-out power.

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Universal revealed in 2025 that one the ride vehicles would draw its move-fast moxie from the Dodge Charger, a revelation that got fans of the velocity-centric cinema phenomenon stoked and ready for further details.

Those details arrived on March 4, 2026, along with photos of three more ride vehicles: Prepare to roll and glide in a Mazda RX-7, Nissan Skyline GT-R, and Toyota Supra, which, along with the Dodge Charger, will complete the cool quartet ruling the coaster.

Once you step inside one of these sleek vehicles, prepare to experience the "seamless sensation of drifting cars," a speedy staple in all of the "Fast & Furious" films.

And we do mean "speedy": "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" will rush over 4,100 feet of "elaborate aerial track: — that adds up to almost a dozen football fields in length — topping out at 72 MPH.

Check out the trio of new turbo'd-out dream machines serving as the track-riding ride vehicles now, then prepare to zip-dash-fly by Universal Studios Hollywood when the attraction opens this summer.

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"This ride vehicle is inspired by the 1997 model car driven by Han Seoul-oh," says Universal Studios Hollywood. "Featuring 19-inch wheels, racing seats, upgraded suspension and custom interior detailing, the Mazda RX-7 is considered one of the most iconic cars in the "Fast & Furious" film franchise."
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IronHeart/Universal Studios Hollywood/Iron
Universal stated that "This ride vehicle is inspired by Brian O'Conner's 2002 blue Nissan Skyline GT-which was enhanced with extensive performance and styling modifications and is renowned for its unique appearance."
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IronHeart/Universal Studios Hollywood/Iron
Brian O'Conner's 1994 orange car, the one "featuring the legendary 2JZ-GTE twin-turbo inline-six engine" is the inspiration for this Toyota Supra ride vehicle. Fans will recall that "O'Conner owed Toretto a '10-second car,' and this one more than delivered on that promise."
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood reveals a first look rendering of "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift," the destination's first high-speed outdoor roller coaster opening in summer 2026.

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