When it comes to upcoming movies, we’re far more excited about Rush than Fast and Furious 6. But when it comes to drawing a crowd of car enthusiasts, the latter seems to be winning. There’s even a huge Facebook event page for its midnight release, which we will be attending for kicks. But that’s not to say the upcoming installment to the Fast and Furious line isn’t going to be filled with amazing special effects, awesome action, and of course, very special and unique cars.
One such car — if it can be classified as a car — is the “Flip Car” used by the movie’s villains. Described as a “four wheeled spatula,” it’s purpose built to up-end the opposition, turning targeted cars into heaps of crunched metal and shattered glass. It was fabricated by builder Dennis McCarthy, and features a custom tube frame and cow catcher, four-wheel steering, and a V-drive transmission system, derived from a speedboat. Powering the low-slung machine is a 480-horsepower LS3 motor with some very impressive headers, while the suspension uses parts from a Chevrolet Suburban.
Despite its minimal appearance, the thing weighs 3,900 pounds. Imagine that thing coming at you.
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That is a good idea. Love to have that when I get behind a bozo going 55 in the left lane that only speeds up when the car next to him in the middle lane speeds up.
The headers are cool looking, but they’d be even better if they were the 180º crossover headers. These look like each bank goes through its one collector.
Still it’s a pretty killer ride.
Im looking for the blueprint for the flip car from fast 6. Love to build a rat rod like it