| Car | Role | |------|------| | | Brian’s escape car from L.A. – blown engine by Arizona. | | Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 | His new car for the rest of the trip & the main car in 2F2F . | | Toyota Supra MkIV (brief) | Seen in his garage at the start (non-driving). |
For automotive enthusiasts, the true value of the prelude lies in its documentation of Brian’s iconic silver and blue 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R R34. While stopping at a used car dealership in Texas, Brian spots the stock, weathered Skyline. He purchases the vehicle with his street-racing winnings, abandoning the hot Mitsubishi 3000GT. turbo charged prelude to 2 fast 2 furious 2003
Let’s talk about the machinery, because for fans searching for the cars are the real stars. | Car | Role | |------|------| | |
The short concludes with Brian driving his newly minted Skyline across the bridges of Miami, pulling up next to a modified Mazda RX-7 and Slap Jack’s Toyota Supra, perfectly setting the stage for the opening race of 2 Fast 2 Furious . The Cultural Impact of the R34 Skyline | | Toyota Supra MkIV (brief) | Seen
. You can also find it as a bonus feature on various special edition home releases and the Official YouTube Channel
Turbo-Charged Prelude is the perfect lead-in to 2 Fast 2 Furious , which arrives in theatres on June 6, 2003. The main film finds Brian now settled in Miami, using his driving skills to make a living and gaining a reputation as one of the city's best street racers. He is soon caught by U.S. Customs and given a deal: go undercover to bring down a powerful drug lord, Carter Verone, in exchange for having his criminal record wiped clean. Brian only agrees if he can choose his own partner, leading him to recruit his childhood friend, the fast-talking ex-con Roman Pearce (Tyrese), setting the stage for their unforgettable double act.
: Yellow paint; An 8.3-liter V10 engine, making it one of the most powerful cars in the film.