7 Mega Motors These Hollywood Heroes Would Drive Today
Jason Bourne: Ford Fiesta
Subconscious über-assassin Jason Bourne proved his driving ability in three rather good blockbusters, but he also showed he doesn't need power or handling to outrun the villains. Instead, Bourne opts for a series of mundane but crucially small cars to take inventive shortcuts and evasive action. In order to blend into the crowd (as per his Treadstone training), he'd opt for Britain's best-selling motor, the Ford Fiesta - and because even a superspy likes his horsepower, he'd take the 124bhp Fiesta EcoBoost model or the upcoming Fiesta ST.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: KTM X-Bow
It may have been a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, but we doubt the Jedi were bereft of petrolheads - they loved a good pod race after all. But with the Empire's stormtroopers kitted out with Exiges and the darling of the dark side Darth Vader himself sporting an Ariel Atom, there's only one way for the rebellion to stay out of range and that's the KTM X-Bow.
Hermione Granger: Mazda MX-5
Bookworm Hermione provides both the brains and the femininity of the Potter machine, so she'd always pick an intelligent yet distinctly girly car. Mazda's softening of the Mk3 Mazda MX-5 hits the nail on the head, while their smart, electric hard top nails the cleverness, allowing Hermione to enjoy roofless motoring at the press of a button. And without the effort of spells.
Bruce Banner (Hulk): Rinspeed Presto
You won't like him when he's angry and neither will his car. It's always a bit of a pest, changing shape and size when you lose your rag, but much worse when confined to a thin metal shell. Luckily for Bruce, Swiss nutters and concept car manufacturers Rinspeed have a solution for him. Based on a Mercedes C-class Coupe, the Rinspeed Presto will expand from a nine foot two-seater to a twelve foot four-seater at the press of a button, allowing the driver to Hulk out without risking his bodywork - always useful for road rage incidents. It even comes in the right colour for him too.
Malcolm Reynolds: Ford F100 '53
Practically the spit of Serenity herself, what else would the honest crook drive but a fifties pick-up? With space for whatever's being moved and a honking V8 up front, she'll outrun anything should you aim to misbehave - she doesn't look like much, but she'll fool baddies and will prove a loyal companion for the rest of your life.
Bryan Mills: Mercedes G55 AMG
Like Jason, Bryan's past is questionable and mysterious. Unlike Bourne, however, his set of skills don't include subtlety, meaning he's better suited to something big, ugly and powerful. With integrated sat-nav and four-wheel drive, the vast AMG allows him to go anywhere in his quest to find you and to kill you. It even has enough room for his family, so he can stop losing them all the bloody time.
Gandalf: Ssangyong Rodius
For the man who's always on a long quest, there's no better car than the Ssangyong Rodius. Fabulously and famously ugly, the Rodius has room enough for up to eleven (depending on model), and is reliable enough to motor all the way to Mordor. Of course driving such a rig on British roads means only one thing... You shall not pass.
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