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Image: Alfacevedoa, via Wikimedia Commons Iron Man: Audi R8 Beyond being recognised as the man that kickstarted Marvel\u2019s siege on 21st-century pop\u00a0 culture, Tony Stark is a character well known for his extensive collection of extravagant cars.\u00a0 […]","datePublished":"2022-08-16","dateModified":"2022-08-16","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-cars-from-the-big-screen-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-cars-from-the-big-screen-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/movie-star-cars\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":725,"keywords":["Audi","ferrari","Honda"],"articleBody":"Whether they\u2019re used as a plot device or are just acting as a symbolic reflection of a\u00a0 character\u2019s personality, cars have always had their rightful place in cinema. In this article, we\u2019ll discuss 4 memorable appearances from cars that graced the big screen.Image: Alfacevedoa, via Wikimedia CommonsIron Man: Audi R8Beyond being recognised as the man that kickstarted Marvel\u2019s siege on 21st-century pop\u00a0 culture, Tony Stark is a character well known for his extensive collection of extravagant cars.\u00a0 The Audi R8 featured in the first Iron Man movie undoubtedly sits at the pinnacle of this\u00a0 collection. Audi was keen to find the R8 a role in the movie and eventually managed to\u00a0 convince director, John Favreau, to use the R8 as Tony Stark\u2019s personal car. The 2008 R8 is\u00a0 powered by a mid-mounted, 420HP, 4.2-litre V-8 engine capable of reaching 62mph in only\u00a0 4.6 seconds. The bodyshell weighs in at just 210kg, which is made possible by Audi\u2019s Space\u00a0 Frame body constructed from Aluminium. This ensures the R8 remains agile enough for a\u00a0 man that already spends most of his life encased in metal. Visually the R8\u2019s design is sleek\u00a0 and elegant, exactly the type of car you would expect from a genius billionaire playboy\u00a0 philanthropist.\u00a0Image: Bohao Zhao, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsTransformers: Chevrolet Camaro Michael Bay\u2019s original Transformers film was the first time that fans of the shapeshifting automobiles got to see the franchise\u2019s iconic black and yellow flagbearer Bumblebee in live action. The character was brought to life as a gorgeous fifth-generation Chevy Camaro,  which became a recognisable symbol of the film. Chevvy enthusiasts will be quick to point out that the fifth iteration of the Camaro was released in 2010, three years after the movie\u2019s  2007 release date. So how did it appear in the movie? To pass the petrolheads\u2019 eye test and the rigours of shooting a Bay film, the car used for the movie was a prototype built on a  Holden Monaro chassis and fitted with body panels taken from the 2006 Camaro Concept car. This workaround seemed to have worked, as the golden yellow Camaro is stillcommonly associated with Bumblebee and the Transformers. Funnily enough one of\u00a0 Bumblebee\u2019s main adversaries in the film is a Ford Mustang. Coincidence? we think not!Image: J\u00e1nos Tam\u00e1s, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons2 Fast 2 Furious: Suki\u2019s Honda S2000The striking pink Honda S2000 makes its debut in a race sequence where Suki \u2013 who also\u00a0 happens to be draped in pink \u2013 damages the front of the vehicle whilst clearing a surprise bridge jump, though still manages to complete the race. Most of the cars used for the jump scene had roll cages installed, however, this was harder to conceal in the S2000, so the production team used a dummy and a remote-controlled version of the car for the stunt.\u00a0 The S2000 in the movie is wrapped in pink vinyl and is kitted out with several appearance mods including 18\u201d Motegi Racing rims, a VeilSide Millenium body kit and airbrushed artwork. This S2000 was born to be on the big screen as the car used by Suki is a modified version of the exact same S2000 used by Johnny Tran in the first Fast and Furious movie.Image: torroid, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsFerris Bueller\u2019s Day Off: Ferrari 250 GT California One of the most famous scenes from this 80s cult classic is when Ferris, unbeknownst to his good friend Cameron\u2019s father, borrows his rare Ferrari 250 GT California. Whilst an actual  250 GT was used for the inset shots, director John Hughes realised that destroying a real  250 GT would be too expensive and so instead opted to use three replicas for the movie.  The copies were meticulously created by Modena Design and Development to be indistinguishable from the real thing. They used a Ford V8 engine as well as a fibreglass shell, the latter specifically for the famous glass window scene. It\u2019s even rumoured that the car was constructed with an automatic gearbox as Matthew Broderick didn\u2019t know how to drive manual. Given only 56 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California\u2019s were made, car enthusiasts across the globe are forever grateful for John Hughes\u2019 decision to avoid wrecking one of the originals.Credit: Wasim Uddin"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"MOVIE STAR CARS","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/movie-star-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]