The Fast and The Furious roared into theaters nearly
17 years ago and it has spawned seven different sequels and a live show. While
some would debate whether or not the movie was worthy of such a massive
franchise, Mitsubishi Motors UK has created a one-off L200 which will play a
starring role in the Fast & Furious Live arena tour which kicks off later
this month.
Described as a “radically reworked” version of the
L200, the double-cab pickup has been equipped with an external roll cage which
“wraps around the wheel arches, front bumpers and custom-fabricated, laser-cut
metalwork.” The truck’s bodywork has been customized to give its unique
suspension as much travel as possible. Other unique features include a two-tone
livery with orange accents, a side-exiting exhaust and massive rear wheels
which measure 15×15 inches.
Interior changes are relatively minor but Mitsubishi
says the cabin has carbon fiber bucket seats and four-point racing harnesses. Power
is provided by an upgraded 2.4-liter turbodiesel engine. Mitsubishi declined to
release performance specifications but said the engine has been equipped with a
new Garrett turbocharger, a custom manifold and a 3D printed air intake. The
truck also has an optimized ECU, a larger intercooler and a high-performance
air filter. Thanks to these modifications, the engine should produce
significantly more power than the standard model which has up to 181 PS and 430
Nm of torque.
The L200 is one of three Mitsubishi vehicles that
will appear in Fast & Furious Live as the show also uses a special Lancer
Evolution which “fans help create during a unique interactive segment of the
show.”
In a statement, the CEO of Fast Live Productions
said “The truck sits perfectly alongside the incredible vehicles that have
captivated viewers of the Fast & Furious franchise and is one for audiences
to look out for in our adrenaline-packed production. We’re very grateful for
the support of Mitsubishi in the arena and behind the scenes.”
