Dom Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger is a Fast & Furious movie car, not a stock production R/T. The gloss-black 2001 screen identity used several hero and stunt cars, a prop blower and conventional Mopar V8s. The film calls it a 900 hp, nine-second machine; that is story, not a factory specification.

WHAT CAR DOES DOM TORETTO DRIVE?

A black 1970 Dodge Charger R/T — the car he built with his father, seen in almost every Fast & Furious film. Across the series he has driven around 20 cars, nearly all American muscle, with Mopar at the centre.

Every Dom Toretto Car, Film by Film

The table lists Dom’s main cars in each film of the main series. Most films used several copies of each car for close-ups, stunts and jumps, so one name on screen usually means a small fleet behind the camera. The Toyota Supra belongs to Brian O’Conner, not Dom.

FilmDom Toretto’s main cars
The Fast and the Furious (2001)1970 Dodge Charger R/T (black, blower); 1993 Mazda RX-7 (red); 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS (closing scene)
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)1970 Plymouth Road Runner (cameo)
Fast & Furious (2009)1987 Buick GNX; 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS; 1970 Dodge Charger R/T
Fast Five (2011)1970 Dodge Charger R/T; 2010 Dodge Charger SRT8 (vault heist)
Fast & Furious 6 (2013)1969 Dodge Charger Daytona; 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8
Furious 7 (2015)1970 Dodge Charger R/T off-road build; W Motors Lykan HyperSport; 1968 Dodge Charger “Maximus”
The Fate of the Furious (2017)1968 Dodge “Ice Charger”; 1971 Plymouth GTX; 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
F9 (2021)1968 Dodge Charger with a mid-mounted engine; 1970 Dodge Charger “Tantrum”
Fast X (2023)1970 Dodge Charger R/T; Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye

Dom Toretto’s Most Famous Cars

1970 Dodge Charger R/T — the signature car

The black Charger with the exposed blower is Dom’s car in the series’ mythology: built with his father, feared by Dom himself in the first film, and rebuilt again and again — off-road for Furious 7, as the “Tantrum” in F9 and once more for Fast X. The full story of the 2001 car, the 900 hp claim and the stunt fleet is below.

Black 1970 Dodge Charger R/T with exposed blower as Dom Toretto drives it in The Fast and the Furious, displayed at Universal Studios Hollywood
The Fast and the Furious Charger on display at Universal Studios Hollywood. Photo: TaurusEmerald / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), resized.

1993 Mazda RX-7 (FD)

Dom’s red RX-7 is the import he races at the start of The Fast and the Furious, before the Charger is revealed — a reminder that the first film was about the tuner scene as much as about muscle cars.

Red Mazda RX-7 FD with black graphics styled as Dom Toretto’s car from The Fast and the Furious
A Mazda RX-7 (FD) in the style of Dom’s car from the first film. Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), resized.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

The Chevelle closes the first film and returns in Fast & Furious (2009), when Dom comes back to Los Angeles in a primer-grey SS. It is the only Chevrolet among his signature cars.

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454, the model Dom Toretto drives in The Fast and the Furious and Fast & Furious (2009)
A 1970 Chevelle SS 454 — the same model as Dom’s car, not the screen car. Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York / Wikimedia Commons (CC0), resized.

1987 Buick GNX

The turbocharged V6 Buick is Dom’s car for the fuel-tanker heist that opens the 2009 film. The real GNX was a limited run of 547 cars, which makes it one of the rarest cars he drives.

Black 1987 Buick GNX, the car Dom Toretto drives in the fuel-tanker heist of Fast & Furious (2009)
A 1987 Buick GNX at the Sloan Museum, Michigan — the same model as Dom’s car. Photo: Michael Barera / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), resized.

2010 Dodge Charger SRT8

In Fast Five, Dom and Brian drag a bank vault through Rio de Janeiro with a pair of modern Charger SRT8s — the first time Dom’s Charger loyalty extends to a current model.

Dodge Charger SRT8, the model Dom Toretto and Brian O’Conner use for the vault heist in Fast Five
A Dodge Charger SRT8 of the generation used for the Fast Five vault heist (the film cars were black). Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons (public domain), resized.

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

The winged Daytona, built originally to win NASCAR races, is Dom’s car in Fast & Furious 6. Its nose cone and tall rear wing make it one of the most recognisable cars of the series.

1969 Dodge Charger Daytona with nose cone and tall rear wing, the car Dom Toretto drives in Fast & Furious 6
A 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona — the model Dom drives in Fast & Furious 6. Photo: Sicnag / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0), resized.

W Motors Lykan HyperSport

The Lebanese-built hypercar that Dom and Brian drive through three Abu Dhabi towers in Furious 7 is the series’ most expensive car on screen. Only seven road cars were planned, so the film used dedicated stunt copies.

Black W Motors Lykan HyperSport in Monaco, the hypercar Dom Toretto drives through the Abu Dhabi towers in Furious 7
The W Motors Lykan HyperSport, Monaco, 2014. Photo: W Motors / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0), resized.

1968 Dodge “Ice Charger”

Built for the frozen-lake finale of The Fate of the Furious, the Ice Charger is a 1968 Charger body over an all-wheel-drive chassis. The same film also gives Dom a 1971 Plymouth GTX and a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon.

Dodge Ice Charger from The Fate of the Furious on display, grey 1968 Charger body over an all-wheel-drive chassis
The Ice Charger from The Fate of the Furious on display. Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), resized.
Black 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, one of Dom Toretto’s cars in The Fate of the Furious
A 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon — the same model as Dom’s car in the film. Photo: Calreyn88 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), resized.

1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Dom’s cameo at the end of Tokyo Drift brings a 1970 Road Runner — another Mopar B-body, a close relative of the Charger under the skin.

Green 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, the car Dom Toretto drives in his Tokyo Drift cameo
A 1970 Plymouth Road Runner — the model of Dom’s Tokyo Drift cameo car. Photo: Michael Barera / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), resized.
Orange 1971 Plymouth GTX, one of Dom Toretto’s cars in The Fate of the Furious
A 1971 Plymouth GTX — the model Dom drives in The Fate of the Furious. Photo: Mustang Joe / Wikimedia Commons (CC0), resized.

Dom’s Cars at Auction

Screen-used Toretto cars do change hands, but provenance matters more than looks. A Furious 7 Charger stunt car (LS-powered, with a non-functional blower) sold for $93,500 at Mecum in July 2022. In August 2025 a screen-used 1970 Charger R/T from Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast Five was offered at the Rodz & Bodz Movie Car Museum auction run by Kraft Auction Service; the final price was not published. Replica and tribute Chargers sell for far less, and a stock 1970 Charger R/T is valued in the section below.

Screen-used 1970 Dodge Charger R/T from Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast Five at the Rodz & Bodz Movie Car Museum auction, August 2025
Screen-used Charger from Fast & Furious (2009) and Fast Five, Rodz & Bodz auction, 22 August 2025. Photo: Xnatedawgx / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), resized.
Black Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye widebody, the modern Charger Dom Toretto drives in Fast X
A Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye — the model of Dom’s modern Charger in Fast X. Photo: HJUdall / Wikimedia Commons (CC0), resized.

What’s Next: Fast Forever (2028)

The final film of the main series is titled Fast Forever and is dated for 17 March 2028. In September 2026 Vin Diesel said filming would start in December 2026, and he teased the project with a photo of Dom’s Charger. No new cars have been officially revealed yet; we will add them to the table when they are.

The 1970 Dodge Charger in Detail

Dom Toretto’s Charger at a Glance

The story identifies the car as a 1970 Charger R/T built by Dom and his father. Dom finally drives it in the finale, pursuing the motorcycle gang before racing Brian O’Conner’s Toyota Supra. “Dom’s car” is best understood as one screen identity shared by several vehicles, not one continuous machine.

Dominic Toretto’s black Dodge Charger during a scene from The Fast and the Furious
The black Charger’s screen identity remained consistent even when different cars handled close-ups and stunts.

The Fictional 900 HP, Nine-Second Charger

In the garage scene, Dom describes “900 horses of Detroit muscle” and says his father ran the quarter-mile in nine seconds flat. Those are character statements, not test results. The exposed supercharged Hemi gives the claim visual credibility, yet production accounts say the display engine was installed for the close-up and did not propel the car. No verified dyno sheet or timed quarter-mile establishes 900 hp or a nine-second pass for a first-film picture car.

Exposed V8 and blower display on a Dominic Toretto-style Dodge Charger
The exposed blower is the car’s defining image, but the action cars did not run a functional 900 hp supercharged combination.

Stock 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Specifications

A showroom 1970 Charger R/T was formidable without movie mythology. Its standard engine was the naturally aspirated 440 cu in Magnum V8, rated at 375 gross hp. Buyers could specify the 390 hp 440 Six Pack or 425 hp 426 Street Hemi. Hagerty lists a 3,638 lb shipping weight, 208.5-inch length and 117-inch wheelbase; its period summary places a 440 R/T at roughly 13.9 seconds through the quarter-mile.

SpecificationStock 1970 Charger R/TMovie story carFirst-film production reality
IdentityFactory R/T hardtopDom’s father-built 1970 R/TSeveral Chargers sharing one screen identity
Engine440 Magnum standard; 440 Six Pack or 426 Hemi optionalBlown HemiMopar 383/440 V8s reported; display engine for close-ups
Output375/390/425 gross hp900 hpNo verified common output; not demonstrated as 900 hp
InductionNaturally aspirated carburetionFunctional superchargerProp/dummy blower on action cars
TransmissionThree-speed automatic or four-speed manual configurationsDramatic shiftingAutomatics reported for filming cars
Quarter-mileAbout 13.9 sec for a 440 R/T9.0 secNo verified first-film time
PurposeRoad-going muscle carFamily heirloom and drag weaponClose-up, driving and stunt duties split among cars

Hero Car and Stunt-Car Filming Reality

Accounts agree on the central point: the production did not subject one valuable, fully functional 900 hp Charger to every scene. Craig Lieberman’s detailed history identifies a 1969 Hero 1 shell dressed to resemble a 1970 R/T, powered for driving shots by a 440 and fitted with an automatic. Other reporting based on Lieberman describes mostly 1970 cars, at least one 1969, and 383 or 440 Mopar engines.

The reported count varies from three cars serving multiple duties to four or five physical cars, so exact totals deserve caution. The hero car handled close work; stunt and jump cars carried safety equipment and task-specific modifications.

Stripped Dodge Charger stunt-car cabin with roll cage, racing instruments and metal door panels
A later Furious 7 Charger shows the task-focused cabin construction typical of stunt vehicles; it is not a first-film car. Image: autoevolution.
Front view of a black supercharged Dodge Charger with a Vin Diesel and Fast and Furious graphic
Video thumbnail for a Charger presented at the 2021 Cruisin’ Rodeo in Como, Italy. Image: MattyB727 – Car Videos / YouTube.
Black 1970 Dodge Charger R/T tribute car viewed from the front
A front view emphasizes the 1970-style grille, black finish and polished blower hardware. Image: Legend Lines.
Side profile of a black 1970 Dodge Charger R/T movie-car recreation
The second-generation Charger’s long fastback profile carries much of the visual drama.

Blower, Body and Visual Specification

The upright grille, loop bumper and full-width taillamp treatment establish the 1970 appearance. Gloss black paint suppresses trim lines, while the polished scoop, side-exit exhaust, wide rear rubber and classic five-spoke wheels create the drag-strip stance. The injector hat and blower are the defining film additions, but action-car hardware was visual dressing rather than a functioning supercharger connected to a 900 hp engine.

A convincing replica can reproduce the silhouette and hardware, but that does not make it mechanically identical to a screen-used car.

Walkaround footage of a Charger R/T tribute build, showing the exposed blower, grille detailing and exhaust note. Video: MattyB727 - Car Videos / YouTube.

How the Wheelie and Final Crash Were Filmed

The finale combines specialized vehicles and practical stunt work. Production histories identify dedicated stunt hardware for the launch, jump, flip and collision, while one surviving stunt-car description documents a roll cage, automatic, 440 V8 and replica blower. The sequence was not one stock chassis making a repeatable nine-second run.

Editing preserves one continuous black Charger even though each shot imposed different mechanical demands.

Rear view of Dominic Toretto’s black Dodge Charger smoking its rear tires beside Brian O’Conner’s orange Toyota Supra
The Charger and Supra during the 2001 film’s final race sequence. Frame: Universal Pictures via DodgeForum.
Black Dodge Charger driving on a highway beneath a Fast X title graphic
A later franchise interpretation of Dom’s Charger in Fast X, distinct from the 2001 production fleet. Video thumbnail: THAT3GGT / YouTube.
Every Fast X sequence featuring the Charger R/T, including the stunt-driving and jump work described above. Video: THAT3GGT / YouTube.

Value, Replicas and Authentication

A 1970 Charger R/T’s value varies by engine, condition and originality. Current advertisements support a broad $46,500–$249,950 asking-price snapshot, with rare Hemi and Six Pack cars occupying distinct territory. The range does not value a film car.

Screen provenance is a separate value driver. Authentication requires VIN history, production paperwork, chain of ownership and ideally confirmation from the picture-vehicle supplier. Later franchise cars, promotional vehicles and replicas are not automatically part of the 2001 fleet.

Black Dominic Toretto-style Dodge Charger displayed for sale at auction
Movie-car identity and screen provenance require documentation; visual similarity alone is not authentication.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dom Toretto’s Cars

What car does Dom Toretto drive?

His signature car is a black 1970 Dodge Charger R/T, which appears in most of the Fast & Furious films. He has also driven a 1993 Mazda RX-7, a 1970 Chevelle SS, a 1987 Buick GNX, a 1969 Charger Daytona, the Lykan HyperSport, the Ice Charger and a Challenger SRT Demon, among others.

Is the orange Supra Dom Toretto’s car?

No. The orange 1994 Toyota Supra belongs to Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker). Dom races it in the first film’s finale in his black 1970 Dodge Charger.

What car does Dom drive in Fast X?

In Fast X (2023) Dom drives his 1970 Dodge Charger R/T and a modern Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye.

How much is Dom Toretto’s Charger worth?

A screen-used Furious 7 Charger stunt car sold for $93,500 at Mecum in July 2022. A genuine stock 1970 Charger R/T is a separate market; current asking prices run from about $46,500 to $249,950 depending on engine and condition.

Was Dom’s Charger really a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T?

In the story, yes. Behind the camera, published accounts describe multiple Charger shells, including a 1969 car converted with 1970-style details. “1970 Charger R/T” is the correct screen identity, not proof that every filming vehicle left Dodge in that exact configuration.

Did the movie Charger really make 900 horsepower?

The 900 hp figure is dialogue. The dramatic engine shown in the garage was a close-up display installation, while moving cars used more conventional Mopar V8s. No verified first-film test supports 900 hp for the production fleet.

Was the supercharger functional?

Not on the action cars. Contemporary production histories describe dummy or prop blower hardware; the prominent display engine used for the garage reveal did not power the car in motion.

How many Chargers were used in the first film?

The exact count remains disputed. Sources variously describe three cars covering multiple roles or roughly four to five cars, including hero, stunt and dedicated jump duties. The defensible conclusion is that several vehicles created the single on-screen Charger.

The Fast & Furious series also used a green 1972 Ford Gran Torino, which is often confused with Clint Eastwood’s car from Gran Torino. Our Gran Torino movie car guide separates the two and shows what a 1972 Gran Torino Sport is worth today.

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