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What are the Porsche cars in the Bad Boys movies? ›
A Porsche 911 will once again serve as automotive co-star to Smith and Lawrence in "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," which premiered last week. This time, a 992-generation 911 Turbo S gets the spotlight. The current-generation Turbo S is a nod to the 964-generation 911 Turbo 3.6 from the original 1995 film.
What was the Porsche in Bad Boys? ›Bad Boys (1995) • 911 Turbo (type 964)
Directed by famed Hollywood director Michael Bay, the film made a feature of the 964 Turbo – a future Porsche classic then and very much one today.
But since 2020's Bad Boys For Life, Porsche has made sure to keep their latest and greatest on display. They even uploaded an extended cut of Smith's driving sequence, which is longer than what appeared in theaters, and saw Smith's character pay the 911 Carrera 4S as many compliments as possible.
Who owns the Porsche from Bad Boys? ›The iconic black Porsche 964 Turbo, from the 1995 Bad Boys movie, a pristine example of one of the German marque's most famous Hollywood exports, is owned by Rushil Singh after he bought it at auction in January 2022 for a cool $1.4 million (R22 million).
How much is the Porsche from Bad Boys worth? ›The vehicle in question is a 964-generation 911 Turbo, produced for only the 1993 and 1994 model years. At an auction organized by Mecum, the car fetched a total of $1.4 million, inclusive of the buyer's commission.
What was the Porsche name on the movie cars? ›To Porsche fans, the standout star of Cars, Pixar/Disney's hit animated movie series, was the beautiful, blue 911 (type 996), Sally Carrera. Up until now Sally was only available in CGI form or a single full-scale, non-working, static model.
What car does Mike Lowrey drive in Bad Boys 1? ›Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) was never one for subtlety, and this is also apparent in his choice of cars. In the first and third Bad Boys movies, he drives Porsches, but in the second, he got to chase down bad guys in a Ferrari 550 Maranello.
What is the top speed of the Buick Blackhawk? ›With its engine tuned to produce 425 hp (317 kW) and 420 lb⋅ft (569 N⋅m), the 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) Blackhawk can accelerate to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.4 seconds with a 130 mph (209 km/h) top speed, delivering eight miles per gallon (30 L/100 km).
What color is the Porsche in Bad Boys for Life? ›For the first Bad Boys film in 1995, director Michael Bay used a black 964-generation 911 Turbo 3.6 from his personal collection in the film. Bad Boys II followed in 2003, followed by Bad Boys for Life, which came out in 2020 with a Gentian Blue 992-generation 911 Carrera 4S.
What car does Mike have? ›The Chrysler Fifth Avenue became Mike's trademark vehicle and appeared in many iconic scenes.
What car does Mike Love drive? ›
"I'm an Anglophile when it comes to cars," Love says. So with newfound fame and money, Love bought his glorious 1948 MG TC. It's the only car he still has from that period of his life. He gives the car a 10 out of 10 rating, for its aesthetics.
What Porsche was in Bad Boys 1 movie? ›The first 'Bad Boys' action film was released in 1995, and because narcotics agents are always in a hurry, the characters even drove a Porsche back then: Director Michael Bay used an iconic, black 964-generation 911 Turbo 3.6 from his personal collection in the first movie.
What car does the bad guy drive in Bad Boys? ›The Porse 911, or 964 (its internal Porsche designation), the pride of Smith's character 'Mike Lowery' can reach speeds of up to 180mph. The Shelby Cobra, driven by Bad Boys bad guy, tops out at around 165 mph but offers an entirely different driving experience with its open top and slimmer wheelbase.
Why did Porsche go to jail? ›After the war
Differences within the French government and objections from the French automotive industry put a halt to the Volkswagen project before it had even begun. On 15 December 1945, French authorities arrested Porsche, Anton Piëch, and Ferry Porsche as war criminals.
Unfortunately, this desperation may have also led Uwe to a dark path of his own, eventually finding his end with a bullet in his head. Gemballa's death was linked to a lot of illegal activity with money smuggling being the final straw that broke the camel's back.
Which is better, Porsche 964 or 993? ›While the 993's engine betters the M64 in all of the usual 'Top Trump' areas, subjectively, there feels like there is less punch in the mid-range (maximum torque does arrive 200rpm higher in the 993). Because of this, the 964 feels faster, even if a stopwatch would deny this.
What year is the Porsche 964? ›Between 1974 and 1989, over 196,000 examples of the previous 911 model – the G series – were made. But during the production run of the 964 (which occurred between 1988 and 1994) just 63,762 cars rolled off the production line, making the 964 the rarest generation of 911 ever made.