What car does Dominic Toretto drive in the final street race of The Fast and the Furious?

Dominic Toretto drives a 1970 Dodge Charger R/T in the final street race of The Fast and the Furious.

The black Charger is Dominic’s most recognizable car in the first film. It is portrayed as a powerful muscle car with a supercharged engine, reflecting Dom’s preference for American V8 performance. The car’s dramatic wheelie during the race became one of the film’s signature images.

Dominic races Brian O’Conner, who drives a heavily modified orange 1994 Toyota Supra. The race ends when the two cars cross railroad tracks and Dom’s Charger crashes, while Brian’s Supra is also damaged. The scene establishes both the characters’ rivalry and their mutual respect.

The Charger became a recurring symbol throughout the franchise. Different versions appear in later films, sometimes as rebuilt or modified vehicles. The specific car in the first film should not be confused with Brian’s green Mitsubishi Eclipse or his orange Supra.